Gone are the days when vacuum cleaners required yard-long wires and manual cleaning to get the job done. The entry of robot vacuums has revolutionized the entire house cleaning industry. These devices use AI and high-tech cameras to find their way around the house, offering consumers a unique experience. Plus, they’re also available at affordable prices. Here’s a look at the three best robot vacuum cleaner brands and their best products.

1. iRobot
iRobot is a renowned vacuum cleaner company. It was founded in 1990 and became famous after launching the Roomba robot vacuum cleaners. One of its latest models is the Roomba s9+. A smart cleaning device, it has a battery life of 120 minutes and supports Alexa and Google Assistant. Its slow side brush is a new addition that makes sure debris doesn’t get scattered. The device also comes with automatic dirt disposal and a base that can hold dirt for around two months. In addition, it has powerful suction, smooth airflow, and wide dual rubber brushes that pick up pet dander and hair with ease. If budget isn’t a constraint, this robot vacuum is ideal for you.

2. Neato Robotics
Launched in 2010, Neato Robotics was founded by Standford alums Joe Augenbraun, Linda Pouliot, and JB Gomez through the Stanford Entrepreneur Challenge. The company is headquartered in San Jose, California, and is an independent subsidiary of German appliance company Vorwerk. Neato’s new entrant is its BotVac D7 model. Armed with a battery life of 150 minutes, this one is a solid performer. It doesn’t have a self-emptying dust bin, but it’s one of the fastest robot vacuums in the market. The device is ideal for homes with small children and pets. The Turbo mode is loud and quick, but you can switch to the Eco mode for a slower, quieter clean-up. It scans the area with a 360-degree laser and cleans by floor gunk efficiently. The D7 is priced at half the cost of Roomba models, making it a good mid-range option.

3. ILIFE
This company is based in Shenzhen, China, but has offices in 30-plus countries worldwide. ILIFE has four robot vacuum cleaner lines. The A series is for cleaning carpets, the V series is for cleaning hard floors, the W series includes floor-washing robots, and the H series is for cordless vacuum cleaners. ILIFE’s popular robot vacuum cleaner is the ILIFE V3s. It has a 1,000 Pa suction power with 100 minutes of battery life. The model doesn’t support Google Assistant or Alexa but works with a remote instead. It’s one of the most affordable and cheapest robot vacuum cleaners in the market. Still, unlike other inexpensive models that do nothing except push crumbs around, the V3s is a hardworking machine capable of cleaning very minute debris and pet hair. It doesn’t offer too many features but gives tough competition to many expensive models.