iRobot Roomba 960

Hardly ever gets stuck ; Confident navigation ; Alexa and Google Home integration

Not the most powerful suction ; Doesn't clean right to the edges

Overall, though, despite the slightly underpowered motor, the Roomba 960 is a solid choice. It's reasonably priced and although its suction power may not be the best it is packed with clever features and, most importantly, it hardly ever gets stuck....

Good navigation capabilities. Handles different floor types well. Relatively quiet. Works with smartphone app and voice control via Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant. Shows map of cleaned areas.

Occasionally gets stuck under low furniture. Can't steer using phone app.

While it certainly isn't cheap, compared with the $1,000 Dyson 360 Eye and the $900 Roomba 980, the Roomba 960 is a good deal. For $700, you get a lot of advanced features, like a camera for better navigation, Wi-Fi, voice assistant compatibility, and...

Navigates obstacles and different floor types seamlessly ; Supports Google Home and Amazon Alexa voice commands ; Wi-Fi enabled

Doesn't support manual navigation

The Roomba 960 isn’t cheap, but you get your money’s worth. Navigation is better than what you get from robot vacuums that use sensors alone, and because it isn’t slowed by obstacles or transitioning from one floor surface to another, you’re not...