The Best Cheap Robot Vacuums for 2025

The TP-Link Tapo RV30 Max Plus is the first sub-$300 robot cleaner we’ve tested with both LiDAR navigation and a self-emptying dustbin. The advanced navigation allows for efficient, thorough cleaning runs and home mapping so you can set up virtual boundaries and room-specific schedules in the app. The self-emptying functionality adds a lot of convenience and reduces your exposure to allergens since you don’t have to empty the bin yourself after each run. In addition to app control, the RV30 Max Plus supports voice control through Alexa and Google Assistant.

If you’re a budget shopper looking for a well-rounded 2-in-1 robot mop and vacuum, you can stop your search right here. Automatic dustbin emptying and LiDAR navigation used to be the main reasons to consider moving up into the midrange. The RV30 Max Plus puts them in a budget-friendly robot helper that effectively vacuums large particles and pet hair, and mops well enough to give your floors a decent scrub.

If you’re in search of a robot that can wash your hard floors, look to iRobot’s Braava line of smart mops. The Braava Jet m6 robot mop can both sweep and mop hardwood, tile, and other non-carpet floors. It can’t vacuum, but it’s effective at getting your hard floors clean and shiny.

If you’re tired of dealing with a mop and bucket (or even one of those wet-pad Swiffers), the Braava Jet m6 should be on your radar. It cleans, sweeps, and scrubs many hard floor types in a way that robot vacuums simply can’t. You still have to put some of your own elbow grease into cleaning tough stains, but this device can save you time and sanity in the long run.

The Roomba Combo Essential can both vacuum and mop your floor, and its price undercuts most of the other budget models on this list. This is Roomba’s most affordable model, but it still offers voice controls and app scheduling, and it can mop and vacuum just as well as pricier models. It also has good battery life, cleaning for up to 127 minutes on a charge in our testing.

Look to the Roomba Combo Essential if you prioritize price and reliability and are less concerned with extras like a self-emptying dustbin. It doesn’t offer the best pickup performance on carpets due to its limited suction power, but it’s great if you want a double-duty Roomba on the cheap.

The Eufy Robovac 11s cleans thoroughly at a bargain price. It can traverse a variety of floor types and uses a BoostIQ mode to automatically increase suction on carpets. Thanks to its small stature, the robot can navigate under furniture without getting stuck. It lacks advanced navigation capabilities, but it works quietly, so you can set it and forget it even while you’re home. It doesn’t support app or voice control, but it comes with a physical remote control.

With the most compact design of any model on this list, the Robovac 11s is a top option for homes with low-profile furniture. And its low operating volume might make it perfect for your home if you are easily bothered by noise. You’ll forgo app controls, but if you want a basic and easy-to-use robot vacuum, the Robovac 11s is a top choice that can clean up quietly while you go about your day.

The Tapo RV20 Max can vacuum and mop, and it does both surprisingly well given its low price. It navigates in orderly rows and supports app control, scheduling, virtual walls, and voice control through Alexa and Google Assistant. Plus, since its LiDAR navigation sensor is embedded in the front of the robot instead of sitting in a tower jutting from the top, it can fit in places where taller models often get stuck, like under furniture.

Consider the Tapo RV20 Max if you’re looking for a budget-friendly 2-in-1 robot vacuum and mop with efficient, systematic navigation and a short stature to fit under furniture. It doesn’t have a self-emptying dustbin, but it otherwise nails the basics.

The Shark Ion performed exceedingly well on our large and small particle pickup tests, especially for a model with such an affordable price. It’s pretty basic in terms of features, with no advanced navigation or self-emptying functionality, and it occasionally got stuck during testing. That said, it thoroughly cleans both hard flooring and carpet, and picked up after my frequently shedding cats with minimal tangles. Moreover, it offers basic app controls and will work with Alexa and Google Assistant voice commands.

If you’re looking for an affordable robot vacuum that can thoroughly tackle pet hair, the Shark Ion is a good choice. It’s slow, but if you have the time to let it work, it’ll vacuum your place as well as more expensive models.