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Vacuums under $250

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15 vacuums under $250 from Bissell, Shark, DEWALT and more. Most cost $169 to $242, and half cost less than $220.

iRobot

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 - Details
Shark

Robot

+Tri-brush system for picking up debris from floors
+Wi-Fi connected for app control
+Works with Alexa and Google voice assistants
−Robot design cannot reach into tight corners like a manual vacuum
$249.99
as of 11/04/2026 02:39 PST - Details
iMartineSpec score 8.9

Robot, 15,000 to 29,999 Pa

+Bagless self-emptying design reduces dust handling
+Suction in the 15,000 to 29,999 Pa range
+Includes a mop function for hard floor cleaning
$242.99-76%Was: $999.99
as of 11/04/2026 01:35 PST - Details
Shark

Robot

+Self-empty base holds debris for up to 60 days
+Bagless design removes need for vacuum bags
+SmartPath navigation guides movement across floors
−Robot design covers less area than upright units per pass
$229.99-49%List: $449.99
as of 11/04/2026 02:39 PST - Details
Ilife

Robot, 5,000 to 14,999 Pa

−5,000 to 14,999 Pa: 22 of the 31 here have a higher suction
$199.99-43%List: $349.99
as of 11/03/2026 23:34 PST - Details
Shark

Robot

+SmartPath navigation for systematic floor coverage
+Designed for pet hair cleanup
+Works on carpet and hard floors
$179.99-40%List: $299.99
as of 11/04/2026 02:39 PST - Details
LefantSpec score 8.5

Robot, 5,000 to 14,999 Pa

+75-day self-emptying dock capacity
+6000Pa suction with LiDAR navigation
+PSD obstacle avoidance
$150.00-25%List: $199.99
as of 11/03/2026 23:52 PST - Details
IlifeSpec score 8.5

Robot, 5,000 to 14,999 Pa

+Vacuums and mops in one robot
+Self-emptying station with 5 dust bags included
+LiDAR navigation for mapping rooms
−Dust bags must be replaced over time
$199.99-20%List: $249.99
as of 11/03/2026 23:34 PST - Details
roborockSpec score 8.5

Robot, 5,000 to 14,999 Pa

+Robot design cleans with little manual effort
+Mop function included for hard floors
+Dual anti-tangle system reduces hair wrapping
$199.99-20%List: $249.99
as of 11/04/2026 01:35 PST - Details
ManvnSpec score 8.5

Robot, 5,000 to 14,999 Pa

+Mop function for hard floor cleaning
+Designed for pet hair cleaning
+Anti-tangle roller for pet hair
$233.99-10%Was: $259.99
as of 11/04/2026 01:35 PST - Details
iRobot

Robot

+Pet-friendly design listed
+LiDAR mapping for room navigation
+70x power-lifting suction listed
−Does not include a mopping function
$229.99-8%List: $249.99
as of 11/03/2026 23:37 PST - Details
Kilgone

Robot

+Includes a mop function for hard floor cleaning
+Lists pet-friendly cleaning
+Self-emptying feature reduces manual dust emptying
$239.99-8%Was: $259.99
as of 11/04/2026 01:35 PST - Details
LefantSpec score 8.5

Robot, 5,000 to 14,999 Pa

+75-day self-emptying dock capacity
+LiDAR navigation for mapping rooms
+PSD obstacle avoidance
$219.99
as of 11/03/2026 23:52 PST - Details
BagotteSpec score 8.5

Robot, 5,000 to 14,999 Pa

+Robot vacuum that cleans without manual operation
+Combines vacuuming and mopping in one unit
+LiDAR navigation with mapping
$239.99
as of 11/04/2026 12:39 PST - Details
Ddyyds

Robot

+Automatic robot design needs no manual pushing
+Compact handheld-sized robot for small spaces
+Suited to interiors of homes and computers
$210.87
as of 11/03/2026 22:34 PST - Details

Compare specs

vacuumTypeSpec scorePrice
Robotn/a$169.00
as of 11/03/2026 23:37 PST - Details
Robotn/a$249.99
as of 11/04/2026 02:39 PST - Details
Robot8.9$242.99
as of 11/04/2026 01:35 PST - Details
Robotn/a$229.99
as of 11/04/2026 02:39 PST - Details
Robotn/a$199.99
as of 11/03/2026 23:34 PST - Details
Robotn/a$179.99
as of 11/04/2026 02:39 PST - Details
Robot8.5$150.00
as of 11/03/2026 23:52 PST - Details
Robot8.5$199.99
as of 11/03/2026 23:34 PST - Details
Robot8.5$199.99
as of 11/04/2026 01:35 PST - Details
Robot8.5$233.99
as of 11/04/2026 01:35 PST - Details

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