Robot vacuums
9 robot vacuums from 7 makers, $800 (SwitchBot S20) to $1,700 (Dreame Technology X60 Max Ultra Complete), median $1,500 among the 8 publicly priced models as of October 2026. New announcements without verified regional prices remain unpriced. Offers vary by region; the list price excludes temporary promotions. Over a five-year life the middle of the priced catalog runs about $300 a year.
Priced robot vacuums, cheapest first
8 models carry a published price and shipping or preorder status. Check each model’s configuration and source notes for regional purchase options. The Aqua20 offer covers Germany; US pricing and delivery are not verified.
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These models do not enter the price range or ownership-cost comparison.
What you actually pay per year
Sticker price is the wrong unit for something you keep for years. Below is each model divided over a 5-year life — a stated assumption, not a measurement, and the same one applied to every row so the comparison is fair.
| Robot | Price | Per year over 5 years | Built in |
|---|---|---|---|
| SwitchBot S20 | $800 | $160 | China |
| iRobot Roomba Max 775 Combo | $1,000 | $200 | China |
| Matic Matic | $1,495 | $299 | United States |
| Ecovacs Robotics DEEBOT X12 OmniCyclone | $1,500 | $300 | China |
| Narwal Flow 2 | $1,500 | $300 | China |
| Roborock Saros 10 | $1,600 | $320 | China |
| Dreame Technology Aqua20 Pro Ultra Roller X Complete | €1,499 | $335 | China |
| Dreame Technology X60 Max Ultra Complete | $1,700 | $340 | China |
Where they are built, and why it now matters
In July 2026 the FCC added foreign-built ground robots to its Covered List, and robot vacuums fall inside the definition. It gates new models rather than existing ones, so nothing on sale today disappears — but it does make manufacturing location a live question for what launches next. The one US-built model here is Matic Matic. Full detail on which robots the FCC Covered List affects.
Common questions
How much does a good robot vacuum cost?
Across the 9 models we track the range runs $800 to $1,700, with a median of $1,500. Every one of them is a flagship with a self-emptying dock — budget models exist below this range, but they trade away the dock that makes a robot vacuum genuinely hands-off.
What is the real yearly cost of a robot vacuum?
Divide the purchase price by how long you keep it. At a five-year life, the median $1,500 model works out to about $300 a year before consumables. Bagless docks avoid a recurring dust-bag cost; mop-washing docks do not add one.
Are robot vacuums affected by the FCC Covered List?
Yes — the FCC's definition of an "advanced robotic device" covers robots that drive around the floor and weigh over 4.4 lb including their dock, which every robot vacuum does. Of the 9 we track, 1 is US-built and 8 look exposed. It only gates new models, so nothing on sale today is going away.
Does a robot vacuum need a cloud connection?
Not always, and it is worth checking if a camera-equipped robot mapping your home concerns you. Most flagships route maps and cleaning data through the manufacturer's servers; the Matic Matic processes on-device instead. Each model page records what its maker states.
Related: home robots that do more than floors, the full catalog, and what a used robot is worth.