Despite their many differences, robot vacuums tend to get similar results. The majority of them do a great job keeping floors looking clean, but none of them are as competent as a traditional, human-guided vacuum.
That's why it's important to choose a robot vacuum that's not just a good performer, but one that will be a good fit for your needs. As a generalist, the iRobot Roomba 770 is one of the best robot vacuums out there. In our tests, it did what a robot vacuum should: got itself where it needed to go in order to tidy up your floors between cleanings.
While many other robot vacuums have strengths and weaknesses, the 770 does well with navigation, pickup, and ease of use—the three most important measurements of a robot vacuum. It does so not with fancy features, but by getting under and around furniture and beds. Included infrared Virtual Walls help contain it within a room, too.
Even though the 770 lacks some of the high-end features and design elements of pricier vacuums—like the Samsung VR9000 Powerbot's Point Cleaning remote control—this Roomba has everything the average buyer would need.
The 770 is simply a great value, and anyone looking for a robot to help with housework should check it out.
