Not many years ago, when robot vacuum cleaners began to become widespread in homes, they were not very effective devices, and very expensive. Talking about cheap robot vacuum cleaners seemed like a utopia.
However, things have changed a lot in recent times. Today's robot vacuum cleaners offer much more acceptable performance, working in many cases almost as the only vacuum cleaner.
And prices have also been reduced considerably, so Today we can aspire (pun intended!) to have a robot vacuum cleaner for a price comparable to that of a sled vacuum cleaner..
In this comparison, we have set out to show you the best cheap robot vacuum cleaners, choosing from the best-selling and most valued ones, and with a budget limit of 250 euros. But if your limit is 150, you also have a choice!
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Good, pretty and cheap robots
But — you may ask — do good, pretty and cheap robot vacuum cleaners really exist? The pretty thing is for taste (although there are really very successful designs); but What we have found in Mi Aspiradora are a good handful of good robots, highly valued by their buyers and appreciated for their characteristics typical of higher ranges. And at a very competitive price.
In addition, we have completely remodeled this article to include the new models that have been released in 2019, which incorporate new features at a very reasonable price.
For less than 250 euros, you can have a robot vacuum cleaner with great autonomy, programmable, with considerable power, and that even mops and scrubs. Does anyone give more?
This lowering of prices has been caused mainly—although not exclusively—by Chinese robot vacuum cleaners. In the past, talking about Chinese devices was synonymous with cheap but poor quality products. This has not been the case for some years now (or, at least, not in all cases).
Many Chinese manufacturers have opted for a different strategy: offering products with quality and features similar to those from more recognized brands, but at a much more reasonable price.
In this way, they have begun to gain market share and gain a multitude of followers, Buyers who want technology, but don't want to pay a premium price. In many cases, they are even bringing innovations to the market, which are then copied by other brands.
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How this guide was made
To make this guide, we have analyzed the characteristics and ratings of the 22 best-selling cheap robot vacuum cleaners (belonging to 9 brands), whose price does not exceed 250 euros - logically, there may be fluctuations over time, but it is a guideline. —.
Among those selected, in addition to six Chinese ones (Xiaomi, Ilife, Dibea, Ecovacs, Housmile and Evertop), we have three Spanish brands (Conga, Ikohs and Taurus), an American (Dirt Devil) and a German (Vileda).
For operational reasons, we have divided the 20 robots into two groups: on the one hand, those under 150 euros, for people who want a more reasonable price; and, on the other hand, those located in the range between 150 and 250 euros, more advanced robots with superior performance, for those who want something more.
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The best robot vacuum cleaners for less than 150 euros
In this category we have found 6 best-selling robots with good ratings (even 3 of them are under 100 euros!).
Evidently You will not find the best robots in the world in this section. But there are really interesting options., which pleasantly surprise their buyers by exceeding the expectations one may have of such an affordable robot.
Ilife A4s
Overall rating: 92
Good overall performance.
- Cleaning in 3 stages.
- High efficiency brush.
- Programmable.
Ikohs Netbot S15
Overall rating: 94
Smart navigation
- Mapping of rooms.
- Management by app.
- High power.
Ikohs Netbot S12
Overall rating: 92
Price without competition
- Good power level.
- HEPA filtration system.
- Exceptional price.
Ikohs Netbot S15
This robot has readjusted its prices, reaching around 150 euros, becoming the best alternative in this range.
For a super reasonable price you will have a robot with mid-high range features, manufactured by the Spanish company Ikohs.
Our assessment
The Netbot S15 has obtained 94 rating points out of 100. It has gyroscopic navigation, so its movements are orderly and more efficient than those of robots with random navigation systems, and it covers up to 100% of the surface to be cleaned. In addition, it can be controlled through an app and through voice commands, since it is compatible with Alexa and Google Home.
Furthermore, its 1.500 Pascals of suction power are well above the robots that are located in this price environment, below 150 euros.
- characteristics
Ikohs Netbot S15
Overall rating: 94
Suction power (Pascals) | 1.500 |
Autonomy (minutes) | 120 |
Tank size (liters) | 0,6 |
Noise (decibels) | <60 |
Weight (kg) | 3,00 |
Dimensions (length x width x height, in mm.) | 330 x 330 x 75 |
Advantages
Opinions about the Netbot S15
Very satisfied, I think it is a great product. I had an old Roomba and it has been a big change for the better. The cleaning modes are very useful, I have done several tests and it has passed them all with flying colors.
I had been looking for a while, and in the end I decided on this robot, because of the price it has in relation to the functionalities it offers. I am very happy, I was looking for a robot that sweeps and mops, and it works perfectly. I am delighted.
It is surprising, it sucks and sweeps as well as a mid-high range robot. I totally recommend it, now finally, the house always seems clean.
Much better than I expected from a robot, it moves orderly, gets into all the corners and takes out a lot of dirt even when it seems to be clean. The app is very easy to use. Very good buy.
It is very practical and has nothing to envy of more expensive ones from other brands. He is my best friend!
Ilife A4s
This Chinese robot is also having great success, and its updated version in 2017 promises to cause a lot of war, with a Improved software and longer battery life.
Our assessment
Our rating is 92 points out of 100, based on 899 opinions. Their satisfaction rate also reaches 92%.
Technical sheet and characteristics
- characteristics
Overall rating: 92
Power (watts) | 22 |
Suction power (Pascals) | 1.000 |
Autonomy (minutes) | 120-140 |
Tank size (liters) | 0,3 |
Noise (decibels) | <65 |
Remote control | Yes, with LCD |
Programmable | Yes |
side brushes | Yes (2) |
HEPA filter | Yes |
Advantages of the Ilife A4s
Opinions about the Ilife A4s
It is a great help at home, with a great value for money. Before I go to work, I lift the chairs, and when I get there everything is clean. I recommend it!
Very good, I am very satisfied with it, It helps us keep the house clean and is quite quiet, we use it at night.
A great purchase, it is an excellent product, which It has undoubtedly exceeded expectations in relation to the price we paid. We are amazed at the amount of dirt it collects.
Highly recommended, it is cheap, compact and silent; and the battery lasts a long time.
Why didn't I buy it before? Have a attractive design, it is silent and powerful. I am very happy with the purchase. For me, the scheduling feature is a must.
Netbot S12
The little brother of the S15 has also been placed in a very attractive price environment for its features. It is currently around 120 euros, which, for a new generation robot with intelligent navigation, is a super price.
Our assessment
The Ikohs Netbot S12 has obtained a score of 92 points out of 100. It is a 4-in-1 robot, since it not only sweeps and vacuums, but also mops and scrubs. In addition, it has various cleaning modes, which allow it to be adapted to the needs of each moment.
Regarding its navigation system, like its "brothers", the Netbot S15 and the Netbot S14, it is based on gyroscopic technology, so that It is capable of cleaning 100% of the home in an orderly and efficient manner.
As for its suction power, it reaches 1.200 Pascals, which places it above many Chinese brand robots, even though many of them are at a higher price level, so the work done by this robot is quite good. on any surface.
- characteristics
Ikohs Netbot S12
Overall rating: 92
Suction power (Pascals) | 1.200 |
Autonomy (minutes) | 100 |
Tank size (liters) | 0,6 |
Noise (decibels) | <65 |
Weight (kg) | 2,5 |
Dimensions (length x width x height, in mm.) | 320 x 320 x 78 |
Advantages
Opinions about the Netbot S12
It runs very well, it doesn't make much noise and it cleans quite well. I'm happy.
It vacuums and mops well, has good power and leaves the floor well scrubbed and almost dry.
For the price it has, vacuuming and scrubbing is amazing. The battery lasts a long time. It is perfect and functional.
It removes a lot of dust and scrubs the floor quite well. Maybe it's a little loud, but since I put it on when I go to work, I don't mind.
The best robot vacuum cleaners between 150 and 250 euros
We enter here into a category in which we already It is possible to find excellent robot vacuum cleaners, with features and characteristics that in many cases have nothing to envy of much higher priced models..
At the end of the article, you can see all the analyzed robots, with their scores, and sort by the column you prefer.
Xiaomi Vacuum
Overall rating: 94
Mapping and app.
- Powerful.
- Laser navigation.
- Great autonomy.
Find Finder
Overall rating: 97
laser navigation
- Precise navigation.
- Powerful.
- Room cleaning.
Conga 1790
Overall rating: 97
4 in 1 with mapping
- 4 in 1.
- Powerful.
- Great autonomy.
Find Finder
The Trouver Finder is an amazing laser robot created by this sub-brand of Dreame, one of the most active components of the Xiaomi ecosystem, and offers great features at a very reasonable price.
Our assessment
The Trouver Finder RLS3 has achieved a score of 97 points out of 100. It is a robot with a "very Xiaomi" look, powerful, manageable and allows cleaning to be configured easily and with a high degree of customization.
Technical sheet and characteristics
- characteristics
Find Finder RLS3
Overall rating: 97
Management via app | Yes |
Suction power (Pascals) | 2.000 |
Autonomy (minutes) | 90 (load and continue) |
Tank size (liters) | 0,57 |
Noise (decibels) | 50-65 |
Remote control | No |
Programmable | Yes |
side brushes | Yes (1) |
High efficiency filter | Yes |
Advantages of Finder Finder RLS3
Conga 1790
Our assessment
The score obtained by this robot was 97 points out of 100. It is a robot with an advanced navigation system, based on a gyroscope, that allows it to do effective and efficient cleaning, covering 100% of the surface to be cleaned. In addition, it has a good level of power for this price level, reaching a remarkable 2.100 Pa. And, as usual in the range Conga, is 4 in 1, so it sweeps, vacuums, mops and scrubs, providing great help at home.
Technical sheet and characteristics
- characteristics
Conga 1790
Overall rating: 97
Suction power (Pascals) | 2.100 |
Autonomy (minutes) | 160 |
Tank size (liters) | 0,55 |
Noise (decibels) | <64 |
Cleaning modes | 8 |
Dimensions (length x width x height, in mm.) | 340 x 340 x 78 |
Advantages
Xiaomi Vacuum
The first version of the Xiaomi robot is the one that offers the highest performance in the entire comparison, although it is also the most expensive, reaching the limit in this analysis. Depending on the offers there may be, it can be around 250 euros on sites like AliExpress, and a little more on Amazon.
Our assessment
The Xiaomi Vacuum achieves a high rating, 94 points out of 100, based on 137 opinions. It is a robot with an advanced laser-based navigation system, 1.800 Pascals of suction power and a large 5.200 mAh battery, capable of providing up to 150 minutes of autonomy.
- characteristics
Xiaomi Vacuum
Overall rating: 94
Suction power (Pascals) | 1.800 |
Autonomy (minutes) | 150 |
Tank size (liters) | 0,42 |
Noise (decibels) | 61-72 |
Weight (kg) | 3,8 |
Dimensions (length x width x height, in mm.) | 350 x 350 x 96 |
Advantages of the Xiaomi Vacuum
Opinions on the Xiaomi Vacuum
It is super effective, it has amazing precision. I am very happy, it has plenty of power and is very fast.
It's phenomenal, I used to have a Roomba, but this one clearly surpasses it. It cleans much better and is much cheaper. Phenomenal.
A great purchase, it has good autonomy and is easy to clean, one of the best options there is.
It is the second robot vacuum cleaner that I have bought and it is without a doubt, the best, the one with the best quality-price ratio. The map generated by the app is very useful to know what you have cleaned and what remains to be cleaned. I would buy it again.
It is perfect, it has a great quality-price ratio, with features typical of other more expensive robots. The mapping it does is great, nothing is left out.
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