Robot Vacuum Suction (Pa), Explained
Robot vacuum suction is a maker's pressure figure in pascals; about half of the robot vacuums we list state one, most often 15,000 to 29,999 Pa.
By Liam McCabeContributing writer.
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The short answer
Robot vacuum listings often give suction as a number followed by "Pa". Pa stands for pascal, the metric unit of pressure; NIST, the US measurement agency, defines one pascal as one newton per square meter. A higher figure means the maker claims a stronger pull of air.
Of the 164 robot vacuums listed on Wiki Shopping on October 23, 2026, 80 state a suction figure. The largest group is 15,000 to 29,999 Pa (37 robots), followed by 30,000 Pa and up (27 robots).
What the number does and does not tell you
The Pa figure comes from the maker. Wiki Shopping cannot check how each maker measured it, so the same number from two brands may not mean the same thing in your home. Wiki Shopping shows the figure as the listing states it; we do not test vacuums.
How well a robot cleans also depends on things the suction number leaves out, such as its brushes, its dustbin, how it maps rooms and how it handles rugs and edges. Treat suction as one spec among several, not as a ranking.
Suction on Wiki Shopping
How many of the 164 robot vacuums on Wiki Shopping fall in each suction group, on October 23, 2026.
| Stated suction | Robot vacuums |
|---|---|
| Under 5,000 Pa | 2 |
| 5,000 to 14,999 Pa | 14 |
| 15,000 to 29,999 Pa | 37 |
| 30,000 Pa and up | 27 |
| Not stated in the listing | 84 |
To see the higher figures in one place, use robot vacuums with strong stated suction. The 15,000 to 29,999 Pa page covers every vacuum type in that range, not only robots.
Other specs to compare
- Mopping. Robot vacuum and mop combos add a mop pad or water tank.
- Pets. Vacuums for pet hair are those whose listings name pet hair.
- Other types. If a robot is not the right fit, compare stick vacuums, upright vacuums and handheld vacuums.
How we count
Each robot vacuum on Wiki Shopping has its suction read from the store listing and placed in one of four groups. A robot whose listing gives no suction is counted as "Not stated". The counts change as listings are added or removed.
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Vacuums
Stick, Cordless
+Cordless design for cleaning without a power cord
+Stick format for quick cleaning of floors and surfaces
+Motorbar cleaner head for powered floor cleaning
$269.99-55%List: $599.99
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Pros
+Cordless design for cleaning without a power cord
+Stick format for quick cleaning of floors and surfaces
+Motorbar cleaner head for powered floor cleaning
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About this product
- The ideal balance of power and weight. With up to 40 minutes of fade-free Dyson suction.¹
- Motorbarᵀᴹ cleaner head deep cleans all floor types and de-tangles hair as you clean.
- Motorized brush bar, concentrated in a smaller head to remove stubborn dirt from mattresses, upholstery, and stairs.
- LCD screen shows power modes, remaining run time, and maintenance alerts.
- Converts to a handheld vacuum for cleaning cars, stairs, and upholstery.
- Comes with 3 Dyson-engineered accessories to clean up high, down low, and everywhere in between.
- Advanced whole-machine filtration traps 99.99% of particles as small as 0.3 microns. Expels cleaner air.²
- Made from strong materials selected for their durability and lightweight properties.
- With a 2-year limited warranty and lifetime Dyson support.
Robot
+Bagless design with self-empty base
+Designed to handle pet hair
+Home mapping for navigating rooms
$279.99-49%List: $549.99
as of 11/04/2026 02:39 PST - DetailsProduct details
$279.99as of 11/04/2026 02:39 PST - Details
View on AmazonPros
+Bagless design with self-empty base
+Designed to handle pet hair
+Home mapping for navigating rooms
+30-day capacity self-empty base
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer)About this product
- INCREDIBLE SUCTION: Powerful Shark suction picks up dirt and debris on all floor types-tackling even the toughest of messes in your home.
- NO SPOTS MISSED: With Matrix Clean Navigation, the vacuum cleans in a precise matrix grid taking multiple passes over dirt and debris for whole home, deep cleaning coverage.
- IT EMPTIES ITSELF: The bagless, self-emptying base holds up to 30 days of dirt and debris while its true HEPA filtration captures and traps 99.97%* of dust and allergens (*down to .3 microns).
- PRECISION HOME MAPPING: 360° LiDAR vision quickly and accurately maps your home so your robot can methodically clean detecting and avoiding objects in its path, day or night, adapting to everyday changes in the home.
- PERFECT FOR HOMES WITH PETS: With powerful vacuum suction, Shark’s self-cleaning brushroll, and HEPA filtration system the robot captures pet hair, dust, dander and allergens with ease.
- HANDS-FREE CONTROL: Set a cleaning schedule, initiate on-demand cleaning, or activate cleans all with sound of your voice using Amazon Alexa or Google Assistant.
- EXTENDED RUNTIME: Up to 120 minutes of runtime for whole-home cleaning. And with Recharge and Resume, the robot will return to the dock, recharge, and can pick up where it left off.
- BUILT, TESTED, AND PERFECTED: Shark puts their robots through rigorous testing to guarantee reliable, and high-quality performance.
- WHAT’S INCLUDED: 1 Shark AI Ultra Robot, 1 HEPA Self-Empty Base, and 2 Side Brushes.
+Pet hair tool included for pet owners
+DuoClean PowerFins brushroll for hair pickup
+Lift-away design for cleaning above floor surfaces
$199.99-47%List: $379.99
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$199.99as of 11/04/2026 02:39 PST - Details
View on AmazonPros
+Pet hair tool included for pet owners
+DuoClean PowerFins brushroll for hair pickup
+Lift-away design for cleaning above floor surfaces
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer)About this product
- DUOCLEAN POWERFINS HAIRPRO: The two-brushroll system digs deep into carpets, directly engages hard floors, and picks up dirt, debris, and hair in every pass.
- NO HAIR WRAP: The self-cleaning brushroll delivers powerful pet hair pickup with no hair wrap.
- GUARDS AGAINST BAD ODORS: Odor Neutralizer Technology guards against bad odors inside your vacuum for a fresher-smelling home (vs. Shark LA702 without Odor Neutralizer Technology).
- LIFT-AWAY: Just step on the pedal to lift away the pod to clean stairs, furniture, and everywhere else in your home.
- NO VACUUM EMITS CLEANER AIR: Anti-Allergen Complete Seal Technology with a HEPA filter traps 99.97% of dust and allergens inside the vacuum cleaner, keeping them out of the air you breathe. (Based on ASTM F1977 of particles 0.3 microns and larger.)
Robot
+Mops as well as vacuums floors
+LiDAR navigation for mapping rooms
+Robot design cleans without manual operation
$169.00-47%List: $319.99
as of 11/03/2026 23:37 PST - DetailsProduct details
$169.00as of 11/03/2026 23:37 PST - Details
View on AmazonPros
+Mops as well as vacuums floors
+LiDAR navigation for mapping rooms
+Robot design cleans without manual operation
Compared with this page+Mopping: only 209 of 1372 here have one
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer)About this product
- DEVOURS DIRT WITH 70X MORE POWER-LIFTING SUCTION*. 4-Stage Cleaning includes 70X more power-lifting suction*, a Multi-Surface brush, and Edge-Sweeping brush to devour dirt and dust bunnies, plus a microfiber mop pad to leave floors shiny and clean *As compared to Roomba 600 series robots
- SUPER-SMART MAPPING AND NAVIGATION. ClearView LiDAR quickly maps your home, avoids obstacles and cleans in neat rows, even in the dark.
- RUGS STAY DRY WHILE MOPPING. Unlike other cleaning robots, the Roomba 105 Combo Robot automatically detects and avoids carpets while mopping so your rugs stay dry – no complex programming required.
- FULLY CUSTOM & TARGETED CLEANING. Choose from settings including vac only, mop only, or combo vac-mop, Schedule and target rooms based on your daily routine and adjust the number of cleaning passes, levels of suction power, and amount of mopping solution pumped onto the microfiber mopping pad.
- EASY-TO-USE ROOMBA HOME APP. Simply tap to set a custom clean, get time estimates, check on the filter life, or create keep-out zones to avoid specific areas.
- 2X DEEPER SCRUBBING. Leave floors beautifully cleaned thanks to the built-in mop with a micro-pump controlling water flow and keeping the mopping pad uniformly moist during cleaning- Use water or a compatible cleaning solution*, and choose SmartScrub for 2x deeper scrubbing**
- EASY WAYS TO CONTROL. Conveniently control your Roomba robot by speaking to your preferred voice assistant-enabled* devices, tapping the app, or pressing the robot's buttons. *Works with Alexa, Siri, and Google Assistant-enabled devices
- BLENDS IN BEAUTIFULLY. The Roomba 105 Combo robot's sleek look is inspired by modern design with beautiful finishes and textures that blend easily with home décor.
- WIFI READY. Uses a 2.4 GHz network for setup and operation. After setup, your robot will stay on 2.4GHz for operation and your phone can return to 5GHz.