Frequently Asked Questions

Start with our quiz - it takes just 2 minutes and asks about your home size, floor types, pet ownership, and budget. Based on your answers, we'll recommend the top 3 models that match your needs. You can also visit all vacuums and use our filters to narrow down by price, features, or brand.

Our quiz asks 6 key questions about your home and cleaning needs. Each answer helps us understand what features matter most to you - whether that's powerful pet hair pickup, automation, or advanced mopping. We then score every robot vacuum in our database based on how well it matches your specific requirements, giving you personalized recommendations with confidence scores.

We use a transparent, data-driven scoring system that evaluates four main categories: Cleaning Performance, Navigation, Features, and Value. Learn more about our rating system.

We gather data from multiple sources: manufacturer specifications, reviews, and user feedback. We track over 60 different features for each robot vacuum and cross-reference information to ensure accuracy. Our database is continuously updated as new models are released.

We track prices from major retailers including Amazon, Walmart, and manufacturer websites. Prices are updated multiple times daily. When you see a price on RoboRatings, it reflects the current price at that retailer - though prices can change at any time, so we recommend clicking through to verify.

When you click a product link and make a purchase, we may earn a small commission from the retailer at no cost to you. This is how we keep RoboRatings free to use. Important: Affiliate commissions never influence our ratings or recommendations. Every product is scored using the same objective criteria, and manufacturers cannot pay for better placement or reviews.

Use our compare feature to view up to 5 models side-by-side. You can compare specifications, ratings, prices, and features in one view. Differences are highlighted to help you spot what sets each model apart. You can also add products to compare from any product listing page.

Click the heart icon on any product card to save it to your favorites. Your favorites are stored in your browser, so you can come back anytime to review them on the favorites page. No account required - your favorites sync automatically across tabs on the same device.

On the all vacuums page, use the filter panel on the left to narrow down by price range, brand, features (like self-emptying, mopping, or mapping), and performance scores. Filters can be combined - for example, you can search for "Roborock models under $500 with self-emptying bases." Results update instantly as you adjust filters.

We're completely independent with no manufacturer partnerships. Our ratings are based on objective data and transparent methodology that you can review. We disclose all affiliate relationships clearly. Unlike sites that focus on a handful of "top picks," we provide comprehensive data on 100+ models so you can make an informed decision based on your specific needs, not marketing hype.