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Roborock Qrevo Plus
For $390 it has LiDAR mapping, 7,000 Pa suction, and a dock that empties the bin and washes and dries its two spinning mop pads.
This guide is for anyone who wants a robot vacuum without paying flagship prices. The six picks run from $150 for a basic vacuum-only robot to $800 for vacuum-mop combos with docks that empty the bin and wash the mop.
For $390 it has LiDAR mapping, 7,000 Pa suction, and a dock that empties the bin and washes and dries its two spinning mop pads.
At $250 it pairs LiDAR navigation and 10,000 Pa suction with a self-emptying dock whose 2.7 L bag lasts several weeks.
A $150 vacuum-only robot with 2,000 Pa suction and up to 100 minutes of runtime on hard floors. It has no app, mapping or self-empty dock.
Its DuoSpiral Detangle brush is designed to keep hair off the roller, and its 15,000 Pa suction and dock that empties, washes and dries cost $800.
| Product | Typical price | Suction | Navigation | Mopping | Self-empty dock | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| eufy RoboVac 11S MAX | $150 | 2,000 Pa | Bounce pattern (no mapping or app) | No | No (charging base only) | Simple vacuum-only cleaning |
| Roborock Q7 M5+ | $250 | 10,000 Pa | LiDAR | Yes, 3 water-flow levels | Yes, 2.7 L bag (about 7 to 9 weeks) | LiDAR and self-emptying on a budget |
| Roborock Qrevo Plus | $390 | 7,000 Pa | LiDAR | Two spinning pads; dock washes and dries them | Yes, 2.7 L bag (about 7 weeks) | Mop washing for under $400 |
| iRobot Roomba Plus 415 Combo + AutoWash Dock | $500 | 2.8x the Roomba Plus 405 Combo (no Pa figure listed) | ClearView LiDAR | Two spinning pads; dock washes and heat-dries them | Yes, up to 3 months | Mop pads that lift for carpet |
| eufy Robot Vacuum Omni C28 | $800 | 15,000 Pa | iPath 2.0 (LiDAR not stated) | Self-cleaning roller mop; dock washes and hot-air dries | Yes, 3 L bag (up to 75 days) | Pet hair and a full-service dock |
| iRobot Roomba Max 775 Combo + AutoWash Dock | $1,000 | 30,000 Pa (iRobot UK); 4x the Roomba 105 Combo (iRobot US) | ClearView Pro LiDAR with PrecisionVision AI obstacle recognition | Roller mop; dock washes it with heated water and dries it | Yes, up to 3 months | Avoiding cords, shoes and pet waste |
We started from the robot vacuums listed on Cheaper Swap at $800 or less. We compared the maker's figures (or a dated review where the maker's page didn't list them) for suction, navigation type, how each one mops, and whether the dock empties the bin by itself.
Prices are typical US prices checked October 2026, not live Amazon prices. Specs come from each maker's page or a dated review.
Five of the six. The Roborock Q7 M5+ and Qrevo Plus use a 2.7 L bag (about 7 weeks), the eufy Omni C28 uses a 3 L bag (up to 75 days), and iRobot says both Roomba combos self-empty for up to 3 months. The eufy RoboVac 11S MAX has a charging base only.
The Roborock Q7 M5+ at $250 mops with three water-flow levels. The cheapest one whose dock also washes and dries the mop is the Roborock Qrevo Plus at $390.
For hair, the eufy Omni C28 uses a DuoSpiral Detangle brush and the Roborock Q7 M5+ has a dual anti-tangle system. For accidents, iRobot says the Roomba Max 775 Combo's PrecisionVision AI recognizes cords, shoes and pet waste so it can avoid them.
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