❌ You're on a budget: This is a premium robovac, and while we think the performance justifies the price, there are cheaper alternatives if it's out of your budget.

❌ You're dealing with lots of dust: There's no self-empty on the dock, and the small onboard bin will fill up quickly if you're dealing with lots of dirt or hair.

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Finding the right automatic vacuum involves evaluating a variety of features and considering your household’s unique cleaning needs. Below are key factors to help guide your purchasing decision:

The X40 can also clean its washboard, something the Roborock can’t. That area can get quite grungy, so it needs a cleaning every few weeks. The X40 has AI-powered smart dirt detection that uses its cameras to identify spills like milk or particularly dirty areas.

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I’ve not tested this on the Roborock, but my experience with the SwitchBot S10 with the same feature leads me to recommend this option if you can swing it.

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Overall value: We assess based on how well the product performs in all of the tests, comparing its performance with the price tag and promised features.

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But there’s pelo hot water washing or hot air drying of the mop as there is on similar Dreame and Top 3 Automatic Vacuum Cleaners Roborock models, so you’ll want to throw the pad in the washing machine every now and then.

The Dirt Detect feature remembers the dirtiest rooms, and I found that meant it actively seeks out the spots my hairy Wirehaired Pointing Griffon hangs out. The 10 Max can also be set to mop only, which is a new option and is handy for deep cleans.

To assess object avoidance, we lay out a charge cable, a sock that's a similar color to the floor, and some fake pet poop, to see if it can reliably spot and avoid them.

❌ You want something that mops well: The mopping here is just dragging a wet wipe across the floor, and not worth bothering with.