This updated Roomba is at its lowest price ever

Say goodbye to the days of your robovac careening around the house like it found your liquor cabinet – the new Roomba Vac Essential cleans in neat layers thanks to Smart Navigation features. Think more precision, less bumper cars. Currently, it is available at a deep discount. If you’re tired of vacuuming up grass clippings, beach sand and all the other stuff that clutters up your house in the summer, let this bot handle the job for you.

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You’ll get up to two hours of cleaning for one charge. That’s enough for all but the dirtiest of floors, but don’t worry – if it’s not done when the charge wears off, this little robovac will pick up where it left off after some rest.

$180 at Amazon

Why is this a good deal? 💰

We love any deal on gadgets that save us time, but it helps that this is the lowest price ever for this Roomba. It’s still new, so a discount like this is unexpected – and unlikely to hit until Black Friday.

Why do I need this? 🤔

We could all use more time in our days, right? The Roomba Vac Essential handles tedious vacuuming so you can do more of what you love to do: Sit back with your feet up.

Seriously, though: it has a three-stage cleaning system that’s effective at picking up debris on almost any surface. It starts with a spinning, edge-swept brush that pulls dirt from around the robovac, while the V-shaped brush in the center stirs dirt stuck to hardwood and loosens dust in carpets.

We touched on this a bit earlier, but it also clears in neat layers: up, over, down, again. There are sensors to prevent it from reaching into furniture or falling down the stairs as well. The newer design also allows it to fit under furniture that previous robots couldn’t reach, and the edge sweeping brush allows it to go along tight spots, such as the edge of a wall or bed.

The downside, of course, is that there is no self-emptying base, but it can hold a significant amount of dirt before you have to intervene. You can also tell it to focus on specific areas, and it can see individual clean locations for up to two minutes at a time.

When it finishes cleaning, the robovac will go back to the dock on its own. It also returns if its battery runs low, but it will be back on the job when it charges.

What critics say 💬

More than 19,000 reviewers say their floors are less grim, thanks to their new robotic vacuum cleaner.

Benefits 👍

According to some fans, your home is tidier when you can only have a Roomba. “Our floor is much cleaner now that we run this machine every few days,” said one buyer who declared this robovac “the right size robot.” They continued: “Because we have it, we pay attention to cords, cat toys and other things on the floor that might tie it up, so its presence also imposes a level of tidiness.”

Other reviewers have talked at length about how efficient the Roomba is. “I don’t have to hurt my back bending down anymore. It’s worth it,” said a second fan. “My floor is clean and I don’t have to work or lift a finger.”

As far as the basics go, this little robot has things covered, says another buyer. “I was surprised at the amount of dust/rubbish he picked up in a room I thought was clean.”

Disadvantages 👎

As you’d expect from a vacuum, it’s not exactly quiet. “It’s a bit loud, but it cleans well,” said one shopper – a drawback echoed by multiple reviewers.

And if there is another major danger, it is the maintenance that this machine requires. “The only downside is that you will need to clean Roomba about once a month depending on how often you use it. It is important to remove some of the parts and clean them and clean out its sensors . I clean her once a day. After running with her about three times a week.”

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Choose between three levels of suction, depending on whether you need a quick pick-up or a more thorough clean.

$180 at Amazon

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