A quick guide to finding the best robot vacuum cleaner in Australia (and what makes them the best).
Australia’s best robot vacuum cleaners: reviewed and ranked
5 min readRobot vacuum cleaners have been around for over 20 years now, which is quite frankly crazy to think about. In that time the little robots have made huge advancements; lidar navigation and mapping, auto-empty stations, self-cleaning mops, even humidity linked settings.
In a mature market it is harder to pick out the best robot vacuum cleaner, unless you've tested a bunch of them. Thats where we step in. Over the past couple of years we have reviewed and rated over 20 robot vacuum cleaners looking at aspects like particle efficiency, battery life, smart navigation, and reliability.
Weighing these against the price, we score and rank every robot vacuum cleaner to help find the best robot butler available in Australia. Our tip pick is admittedly pricey, but we have more affordable options that are well worth considering as well.
Latest page update:
- Next Best All Rounder updated to Dreame X40 Ultra
- Added new "Under $500 robot vacuum cleaner" pick
- Added a "What's new with robot vacuum cleaners" section
How we pick the best robot vacuum cleaners
Price
Robot vacuums are becoming high ticket items, so we look at the value proposition that higher price point gives you. If there is similar performance at something half the price, then we will be sure to let you know.
Design
Design takes in to account the size and capacity of the dustbin and the base station plus its functionality. We also look at the roller design taking in to account how well features like "zero tangle" rollers live up to their claims.
Performance
We compare the performance specs including battery life, whether the device resumes cleaning after a recharge, included functionality like mopping, and smart carpet detect.
Expert testing
Every robot vacuum cleaner we rank is reviewed by our experts. In a controlled environment, we test things like; particle performance, mop and edge performance, the app accuracy and usefulness, and device reliability.
Roborock has a reputation for excellent robot vacuum cleaners, so it is no surprise that its top of the range S8 MaxV Ultra tops our list. Equipped with all the fixins like self-emptying, a self-cleaning mop, extendable edge mopping arm, and truely smart obstacle avoidance, the S8 MaxV Ultra hardly ever needs your help.
In our testing the device reliably avoided problem areas like cords, and only got clogged once on larger debris. It's zero tangle rollers did the trick against stubbourn pet hair, even if it did cough up some furballs. Otherwise it simply did its thing, sending a push notification and lighting up a red LED when the mop water required changing.
Easily able to tackle different different floor types without wetting your carpet, the S8 MaxV Ultra can handle most environments but you will pay a pretty penny for it. If the near $3,000 pricetag is understandable off-putting, we have more affordable options below.
What's new with robot vacuum cleaners in 2024?
- Self cleaning mops with hot water
- Roborock, ECOVACS, and Dreame in particular have been battling it out to provide the hottest hot water wash. Dreame is in the lead with a 70°C wash.
- Extendable mop heads
- The top robot vacuum cleaners and mops this year all have extendable mop heads, aimed to better clean edges and underneath surfaces.
- Zero-Tangle rollers
- Everyone has developed their own way to stop hair tangling up in the robot vacuum rollers. Roborock has two rollers, ECOVACS uses angled bristles and a comb, and Dreame's TriCut brush cuts the hair so it can be sucked up easier.
Best robot vacuum cleaner deal
Ecovacs DEEBOT X1 PLUS: Last season's best for a steal
The Deebot X1 Plus was number one in our books for a long time, but it is also a couple of years old at this point. It is still an excellent piece of tech with solid mapping and good particle performance, but it lacks a self-cleaning mop and crevice attachments. This considered, at full price we would find it harder to recommend these days, but at half price you'd be a fool not to seriously consider it.
Down to just $549.99, this Deebot is boasting Aldi Special Buys kind of value. Sure you don't get the latest bells and whistles, but you can save upwards of $2,000 compared to our top pick. If you're happy to wash your own mop head for that kind of dosh, then it is worth jumping on this deal.
Robot vacuums under $500
Here are a handful of robot vacuums retailing for less than $500 right now. Cards on the table, we may haven't reviewed all of these products, but we know the brands well so we'll give you what insight we can to help you make the best choice.
eufy BoostIQ RoboVac 11S
If you're looking for a basic robot vacuum then this Eufy will do the trick. With 100 minutes of run time it should be enough to clean up a three bedroom house. While it doesn't have app connectivity, this robovac comes with a remote control.
Sale price valid until withdrawn by Amazon
Sale price valid until withdrawn by Amazon
Dreame D10s Robot Vacuum Cleaner and Mop
Dreame makes excellent robot vacuums, so we would assume this one does pretty well for the price. Equipped with a mop, an anti-tangle rubber brush, voice control, and 5,000Pa suction power, this budget option will pack a punch.
Sale price valid until withdrawn by Amazon
Sale price valid until withdrawn by Amazon
Roborock Q7 Max Suction & Mop Robot
Roborock has some of the best robot vacuum cleaners on the market. Right now the Q7 is down to under $500 and for the price you'll get 4,200Pa suction, basic mopping and a large 470ml dustbin. It isn't the fanciest robovac, but you'll benefit from the strong backing of (what we think) is the best manufacturer out there.
Sale price valid until withdrawn by Amazon
Sale price valid until withdrawn by Amazon
We do our best to find you the best robot vacuum cleaner deals, but some may expire before we get a chance to switch them out. Deal prices are valid as of the publish date on this article.
Next best all rounder
Dreame x40 Ultra: Autonomous robot vacuum and mop
Dreame robot vacuums flitter in and out of our top robot vacuum cleaner picks, and quite frankly it is because they are hard to beat. The only thing holding the X40 Ultra back from tying first with the Roborock is it's mixed edge performance and longer cleaning time.
In our testing we found the device performed well on all debris, and it's auto-extender arm and mop did a stellar job sweeping up hard to reach places. Its only downfall is that it struggled in a hallway with a rug and hardwood floors. If you don't have this specific use case, then you'll be impressed by just how well the X40 Ultra vacuums and mops up debris.
It is also an incredibly smart machine that can be entirely autonomous. We found that it avoided cords, shoes, and even larger dander that could cause a blockage reliably. Back at the dock it had no problems cleaning its mop with 70C hot water, removing the dirty water and replacing it, and sucking out the dustbin.
The x40 Ultra is just about as clever as you can get for a robot vacuum and mop. If you're looking to save $200 then you'll be just as happy with this as our top pick from Roborock.
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Robot vacuum cleaners compared
Australia has a bunch of robot vacuum cleaners available on the market, starting as low as $300 if you can get a good deal. We have reviewed and rated more than 20 units over the past few years. Here are how the most recent robovacs compare.
Model | Suction | Auto-empty station | Self-cleaning mop | Our rating | Retailers | |
 | Dreame X40 Ultra | 12,000pa |
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| $2,799 from Dreame |
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 | Narwal Freo X Ultra | 8,200pa |
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| $2,189 from Amazon |
 | Ecovacs T30 Pro Omni | 11,000pa |
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 | Ecovacs Deebot Neo 2.0 Plus | 5,000pa |
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| $499 from ALDI |
 | Ecovacs Deebot OZMO T8+ | 1,500pa |
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| Out of stock |
 | Ecovacs Deebot U2 | 26W |
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 | Dreame L20 Ultra | 7,000pa |
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| $2,793 from Appliances Online |
 | Ecovacs DEEBOT X1 Plus | 5,000pa |
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| Roborock S8 MaxV Ultra | 10,000pa |
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 | Ecovacs Deebot N10 Plus | 4,300pa |
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 | Ecovacs Deebot X2 Omni | 8,000pa |
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| Currently unavailable |
 | Dyson 360 Vis Nav | 65AW |
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| Out of stock |
 | Yeedi Cube | 4,300pa |
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| Currently unavailable |
 | Roborock S8 Pro Ultra | 6,000pa |
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 | Ecovacs Deebot X1 Turbo | 5,000pa |
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 | Ecovacs Deebot T9+ | 3,000pa |
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 | Roborock S6 Pure | 2,500pa |
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| Currently unavailable |
 | Xiaomi Viomi V3 | 2,600pa |
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| Currently unavailable |
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