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For every robot vacuum, we run at least two regular cleaning cycles across about 1,000 square feet, with lots of obstacles and thresholds. None of the rooms have any wall-to-wall carpet, but the space does have several area rugs, with styles ranging from lightweight doormats to rubber-backed, medium-pile rugs that take up half a room.… Continue reading Roomba, SharkNinja, and the $3 billion battle of the robot vacuums

And a wide range of brands provide a cleaning tool for just the situation you need. For $229, I like the Shark ION AV751 for its suction power and how easily it navigates around my house. It isn’t too loud, fits well underneath my furniture, and lasts up to two hours on a single charge.… Continue reading Roomba, SharkNinja, and the $3 billion battle of the robot vacuums

We also looked for robot vacuums that can learn the layout of your home, meaning they can be dispatched to clean a particular room or space in just a few taps. The main reason why Shark’s machine is our runner-up pick is its more manual nature. It comes with two dustbins, one for vacuuming only… Continue reading Roomba, SharkNinja, and the $3 billion battle of the robot vacuums

Since most bots can recharge and resume, run time isn’t as big of a deal as it once was. But it’s still more convenient if your bot can get the job done in one go. For this piece, I spent approximately a month testing seven robot vacuums, recording their quirks, benefits and differences. I also… Continue reading Roomba, SharkNinja, and the $3 billion battle of the robot vacuums