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Robot Vacuum Cleaners Buying Guide

Our buying guide will explain which type of robot vacuum cleaner would suit you most, how much you can expect to pay for one, and which features are worth looking out for.

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16 reviews
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  • Build Quality
    4.1 (14)
  • Value for Money
    3.7 (15)
  • Ease of Use
    4.0 (14)
  • Cleaning & Maintenance
    4.3 (14)
  • Product is used
    • Several times a week (6)
    • Daily (5)
    • Weekly (2)
  • Noise Level
    3.8 (14)
  • Pet OwnerYes (11) · No (3)
  • System Errors Occasionally (9) · Never (2) · Often (1) · Every time (1)
  • Ease of Programming / Scheduling
    4.5 (11)
  • Battery Life
    3.7 (13)
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needs to recharge 4 times for a 67min clean only after 18 months

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Let me start by saying yes, I am out of warranty. Having said that, I would expect the vacuum cleaner battery to last longer that 18 months especially given is regular but not very frequent use (notification for Side brushes replacement only just came up).

Having paid $800 at Costco and not the $400 you get one for nowadays I was hoping to get a little better service from Ecovacs but unfortunately nothing other that "Send it over, pay $100 and maybe more when we understand what's wrong"

It is pretty clear that the battery is dead and I have suggested for them to send me a battery and I'll replace it (only 4 screws), but they tell me they don't sell the batteries separately.



Purchased in September 2021 at Costco NSW, Auburn for $799.00.

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Product is used Weekly
Pet OwnerYes
Floor Type Wood
System Errors Occasionally
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Easy process fan

Easy process fanAlice Springs, NT

  • 2 reviews

Deebot is the man

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I have owned 2 iRobot machines previously (older models) and they were ok, but new models are crazy expensive. I started looking for reasonably priced machines with greats views and came across the Deebot - who is my new best mate. He is absolutely amazing - easy to operate, does a great job and never complains.

Purchased in January 2021 at Amazon for $239.00.



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Product is used Daily
Pet OwnerYes
Floor Type Tiles
System Errors Occasionally
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Joh

Joh

  • 2 reviews

Very clever - some improvement required though

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Purchased in March 2021 at ALDI for $400.00.

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Product is used Several times a week
Pet OwnerNo
Floor Type Carpet and Tiles
System Errors Occasionally
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popo

popoGreater Melbourne (Inner), VIC

  • 9 reviews
  • Verified purchase

Run machine 2 times a day then it is clean enough

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The turbo brush tangle very easily, so don't use it that often or unsupervised. Every run tends to need 1 to 2 human interventions. I use the mopping function with mild bleach (1:100) to sterilize the floor. It pick up dog hair, like 1 basket full if you use the turbo brush, half a basket full if not the turbo brush. It tends to pull all the tablets down from bedside table if you do not block off the area. The mopping function can even work on carpet if you set water flow to low.

Purchased in March 2021 at ALDI for $399.00.

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Value for Money
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Product is used Daily
Pet OwnerYes
Floor Type Wood
System Errors Every time
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Chris

ChrisGreater Melbourne (Inner), VIC

  • 2 reviews

Broken after 9 months, Terrible support and warranty!

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Claimed under the warranty 3 months ago, as of now I still don’t have a repaired or replacement machine. I just get emails saying we’re sorry....it’s quite simple just send me a replacement machine, job done....

Purchased in March 2021 at ALDI for $400.00.

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Value for Money
Product is used Several times a week
Pet OwnerNo
Floor Type Wood
System Errors Occasionally
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Pauline

PaulineSydney, NSW

  • 2 reviews

Perfect everyday cleaning

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I have polished concrete floor and a dog and cat. I was so impressed how well it cleaned the floor leaving it shiny clean. It does a great job picking up pet hair and fluff. The dust compartment was full after the first vaccum. The battery lasts for the entire duration of the clean which lasts over an hour . Very sleek and well designed.

Purchased in March 2021 at ALDI for $399.00.

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Product is used Daily
Pet OwnerYes
System Errors Never
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Jenny Green

Jenny GreenHunter Region, NSW

  • 2 reviews

Easy to set up to app awesome clean

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Bought this from Aldi for $399. Easy set up on app. Charged vac and off it went and mapped our house. Clean was very good on our carpet and hard floors. I just moved thicker mats as our last robo vac had trouble with these. Did not get stuck once (our last one did constantly) and made its way straight back to charging dock. It is also a lot quieter then our last one which was another brand. Could not be happier and awesome price. Thanks

Purchased in March 2021 at ALDI.

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Product is used Several times a week
Pet OwnerNo
Floor Type Carpet and Tiles
System Errors Never
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Don't waste your money

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I'll be returning this item tomorrow. Struggles to pick up small light fluff from carpet and leaves unsightly lines all over carpet. Ok on tiles but very poor on carpeted areas.

Purchased in March 2021 at ALDI for $399.00.

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Pet OwnerYes
Floor Type Carpet and Tiles
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Maria261

Maria261South East Queensland, QLD

  • 7 reviews

Can't for the life of me set up the app

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I had the Deboot 610 which I LOVED. Upgraded to the 900 and get nothing but errors trying to add it to the app. Doesn't come with a remote like the 610 so be buggered if I know how to use it without the app.

Purchased in March 2021.

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Jason Z.

Jason Z.Greater Melbourne (Outer), VIC

  • 2 reviews

Good but could not better

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The Ecovacs Robot vacuum is so easy to use. Setting virtual walls was easier than the Xiaomi robot and other brands.However, the bin is a bit too small so as the battery.

Purchased in February 2021 at Costco for $700.00.

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Value for Money
Ease of Programming / Scheduling
Product is used Weekly
Pet OwnerYes
Floor Type Wood
System Errors Occasionally
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missmegze

missmegzeMetropolitan Adelaide, SA

  • 8 reviews

Great technology but very little suction power.

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If you are after the ability to map, set virtual walls, send it to clean where you choose, control it by voice and see where its been then this one has all that and more. The problem is its suction power even on boost is average at best and its idea of mopping is just to wet the floor with a pad. I took mine back because i couldn't justify what I paid for it, especially as it took nearly a week to figure out how to map my house.

Purchased in September 2021 at Godfreys Physical Stores for $600.00.

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Product is used Daily
Pet OwnerYes
Floor Type Carpet and Tiles
System Errors Often
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Damien F.

Damien F.Hunter Region, NSW

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Fantastic value robot vacuum that is able to keep up with a very messy household.

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Purchased in September 2021 at Godfreys Physical Stores for $799.00.

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Battery Life
Value for Money
Ease of Programming / Scheduling
Product is used Several times a week
Pet OwnerYes
Floor Type Carpet and Tiles
System Errors Occasionally
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chelsea

chelseaMurrumbidgee Region, NSW

  • 3 reviews
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She's now a part of the family!!!

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Purchased in July 2021 at Bunnings Warehouse for $599.00.

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Battery Life
Value for Money
Ease of Programming / Scheduling
Product is used Daily
Pet OwnerYes
Floor Type Carpet and Wood
System Errors Occasionally
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bubblym

bubblymSydney Aust, NSW

  • 18 reviews

930 great little robot called eve

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Wasn’t sure but to my surprise it does a great sweeping job in my house
Floor washing fair
Carpet low pile fair
I love mine
Hopefully will last last and continue sweeping well
My house is mainly tiles except bedrooms

Purchased in February 2021 at eBay for $700.00.

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Ease of Use
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Battery Life
Value for Money
Ease of Programming / Scheduling
Product is used Several times a week
Pet OwnerYes
Floor Type Carpet and Tiles
System Errors Occasionally
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Scotty the AJ

Scotty the AJAU

  • 21 reviews
  • Verified purchase

Deebot 600 is also a good robot vacuum cleaner

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Hi everyone,

We recently purchased an EchoVacs Deebot 600 and boy it is an impressive little robot it does a great job on our wooden floors and an Ok job on carpet.

I have found you do need to supervise them at home or at least make sure you have everything picked up off the ground including cables as it does have a habit of getting itself in a pickle every so often.

We have found that running this regularly in combination with a Dyson stick vac will mean your house is twice as free from dust with about half as much effort.

Fully Wi-Fi controlled too so you can integrate it into your Home Automation system if you were so inclined.

Overall well worth it.

Purchased in May 2021 at JB Hi-Fi for $400.00.

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Ease of Use
Cleaning & Maintenance
Noise Level
Battery Life
Value for Money
Ease of Programming / Scheduling
Product is used Several times a week
Pet OwnerYes
Floor Type Carpet, Linoleum and Wood
System Errors Occasionally
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Captain Sunshine

Captain SunshineGreater Melbourne (Outer), VIC

  • 13 reviews

I am in love with this machine.

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Questions & Answers

Sharad T

Sharad Tasked

I have a very plush carpet n my Xiaomi Robo could not clean it at all. Does anyone know of this one can clean very plush carpets?

1 answer
Damien F.
Damien F.

It handles our rug fine it's on the lower side of plush (1.5cm thick), however the app does have an option to increase the suction power when it detects carpet. It's quite a noticeable increase too.

Amanda H.

Amanda H.asked

Hi was wondering does it stop and turn at stairs

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Damien F.
Damien F.

I don't have stairs to test it on. I would guess no, unless you set up the virtual boundary on the units map. Mine has traversed the laundry door rail and ended up outside twice already.

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