Best Robot Vacuums Under $200 in 2026: Every Dollar Counts

The MOVA S10 scored a 90% carpet deep-clean rate in Vacuum Wars testing, which is remarkable for a vacuum that costs $149. For context, many $300+ models score lower than that. The combination of LiDAR navigation with that kind of cleaning performance makes it an easy first pick.

The 260-minute battery life is the longest on this list by a wide margin. In practice, that means it can clean a 2,000+ square foot home on a single charge. The mop attachment lifts 7mm automatically when the S10 detects carpet, so you can vacuum and mop hardwood without worrying about it dragging a wet pad onto your rugs.

The one real weakness is obstacle avoidance. The S10 relies on its LiDAR and basic sensors rather than a camera-based system, so it will bump into shoes, cables, and pet toys more often than premium models. If your floors stay relatively clear, that won’t matter much. If you have kids or pets leaving things everywhere, expect some bumping.

There is no self-emptying dock. MOVA makes an S10 Plus variant with one, but it pushes the price past $200. At $149 for the base S10, it’s still the best overall value here.

Self-emptying docks used to be a $350+ feature. The iLife A30 Pro includes one for $176, and it actually works well. The base station holds about 60 days of debris, and it ships with five dust bags that stretch the total hands-free period to roughly 280 days. That is almost a year of not thinking about your robot vacuum.

The A30 Pro uses LiDAR navigation with SLAM mapping, so it cleans in efficient rows rather than bouncing randomly. You get app control with no-go zones, virtual walls, room selection, and multi-floor map support. The 5,000Pa suction is solid for hard floors and low-pile carpet, though it won’t match the MOVA S10 or Roborock Q7 M5 on thick carpet.

It also mops, which is a nice bonus at this price. The mopping is basic (no auto-wash or vibrating pad), but it handles light maintenance cleaning on tile and hardwood. With over 23,000 Amazon reviews and a 4.2-star average, it has a track record of reliability that some of the newer brands on this list don’t.

If emptying the dustbin every few days is the thing you hate most about robot vacuums, the A30 Pro solves that problem for less than $180.

The Roborock Q7 M5 has 10,000Pa of suction, nearly double what most budget models offer. If you have medium or high-pile carpet, or if pet hair is your main concern, that extra pulling power makes a measurable difference. Roborock’s dual anti-tangle system also means long hair and pet fur won’t wrap around the brush roll the way it does on cheaper models.

Roborock is one of the most trusted names in the robot vacuum space, and the Q7 M5 carries that build quality into the budget tier. LiDAR navigation is fast and accurate, and the app gives you precise mapping with pin-and-go spot cleaning. You can set no-go zones, schedule by room, and save maps for multiple floors.

It also vacuums and mops simultaneously with a 270ml water tank. The mopping is basic, like every other budget model, but it handles daily maintenance cleaning without issues. There is no self-emptying dock, but at $160 with this level of suction and navigation, something had to give.

If you care most about raw cleaning performance on carpet, the Q7 M5 is the pick. Roborock has over 80% positive sentiment on Reddit across their product line, which says a lot about long-term reliability.

The Tikom G8000 Max gives you vacuum and mop capability for $114. That is the cheapest way to get both functions in a single robot. It has 5,000Pa suction, a 450ml dustbin, and a 300ml water tank, with a 150-minute runtime that handles most apartments and smaller homes in a single charge.

At 2.99 inches tall, the G8000 Max is one of the slimmest robots on this list. It fits under most couches, bed frames, and low-clearance furniture that thicker models can’t reach. That matters more than you’d think, since under-furniture areas collect dust fast.

The trade-off is navigation. The G8000 Max uses bump-and-go sensors, not LiDAR. It will clean your floors, but it won’t map your home or clean in efficient rows. Expect some overlap and missed spots in larger spaces. For studio apartments and smaller homes, that’s a reasonable compromise at this price. For anything over 1,500 square feet, step up to something with LiDAR.

App and remote control are both included, and it works with Alexa and Google Assistant. At $114, it is hard to argue with the feature set.

Not everyone wants an app. The eufy 11S MAX is for the person who just wants to press a button (or use the included remote) and have their floors cleaned. There is no Wi-Fi, no account creation, no firmware updates. It charges itself, it cleans, and it goes back to the dock.

The BoostIQ feature automatically increases suction when the 11S detects carpet, then drops back to quiet mode on hard floors. It is one of the slimmest robot vacuums available, making it excellent for getting under low furniture. The noise level is noticeably quieter than most competitors.

The runtime tops out around 75 minutes, which is the shortest on this list. That limits it to smaller spaces, roughly 1,000 square feet per charge. It also uses bounce navigation, so cleaning patterns are random rather than methodical. For a small apartment or a single floor of a home, that works fine. For larger spaces, you will want LiDAR.

The eufy 11S MAX has been a budget favorite for years. It doesn’t have the latest features, but it does the basics well and will keep doing them without asking you to connect anything to your Wi-Fi.

The Lefant M210 costs $90 and it works. That is the core pitch. It connects to Wi-Fi, works with Alexa and Google Assistant, and has app control with scheduling. At $90, that feature set is genuinely impressive.

The standout feature is the tangle-free suction design. Instead of a traditional brush roll that wraps hair around it, the M210 uses direct suction. If you have long hair or pets that shed, you won’t spend time cutting tangled hair off the roller. The 500ml dustbin is also larger than most budget models.

At 11 inches in diameter and 2.99 inches tall, the M210 is compact enough to reach tight spaces. The 120-minute runtime handles most apartments. With 2,200Pa suction, it picks up surface debris on hard floors and manages low-pile carpet. It won’t deep-clean thick carpet, but that’s not what a $90 vacuum is for.

The M210 uses bump navigation, so it won’t map your home. It can get disoriented in large, multi-room layouts. For a bedroom, studio, or small apartment, it is a genuine bargain. For anything larger, spend the extra $59 on the MOVA S10.

The Dreame D10 Plus Gen 2 sits right at $200, which is technically the ceiling of this guide. It earns an honorable mention because the feature set is hard to ignore: a self-emptying dock that holds 90 days of debris, LiDAR navigation, 6,000Pa suction, a 285-minute battery, and mopping capability.

Compared to the iLife A30 Pro ($176), the Dreame offers stronger suction (6,000 vs 5,000Pa), a much larger battery (285 vs ~180 minutes), and a bigger self-emptying capacity (90 vs 60 days). The $24 difference buys meaningful upgrades across the board. If you can stretch to exactly $200, it is the most complete package in this guide.

Dreame is a well-established brand with strong community sentiment and reliable long-term support. If your budget has any flexibility at all, the D10 Plus Gen 2 is worth the stretch.