i4+ (Self-Emptying)

Some background. I have a Roomba i4+ and looking for an upgrade. In general, the robot has been ok. I've had some gripes but I've worked around it. I am pretty frugal but I am tired of buying the cheap robot vacuums and needing to replace every couple years. My wife has hated the Roomba because it occasionally loses WiFi connection and she isn't tech savvy enough to get it back online. It also gets stuck on clutter around the house so we typically have it do the kitchen on a schedule because we need to clean up for the vacuum on the rest of the main floor. So now I'm looking to move into the mid range and hopefully have a better overall experience, where I can have it clean the entire house without worry it will eat something it shouldn't. We have about 1200 sq ft of LVP on our 1st floor and a couple low pile rugs. We have a short haired dog and a fluffy cat, as well as two kids under 10. I'm pretty overwhelmed with the options, to the point of analysis paralysis. Gemini has recommended the Eufy X10 Pro Omni, Mova P10 Pro Ultra Gen 2, and the Dreame L40 Ultra Gen 2. The Eufy seems to get a bunch of hate here, so that has dropped down my list. Are there any options I'm missing? Here's what I want in a vacuum: \*Good mopping technology \*Good obstacle avoidance (wires, pet toys, human toys, etc) \*Battery adequate for 1200sq ft while doing a good enough job on a single pass \*Set and Forget for the wife, other than routine maintenance \*Bonus: Google Home integration

I have two low budget robot vacuums. The first we bought last year for $99 its a Black and Decker. We use it on the main floor which is all hardwood and some area rugs. It has an app that shows location, mapping, battery level, and spot clean features. We have to empty the bin manually. The second we bought this year at an Amazon returns auction. Its a Roomba i4+ with the auto bin dispenser for $100. We have that one upstairs on wall to wall carpeting. It works well and leaves nice grooves where its vacuumed and it knows to avoid the stairs. It has an app but it uses 2.4 ghz network which we don't have. So we use it manually.

I have a Eufy X10 Pro Omni, and I'd say it is adequate at mopping, but that the vacuum portion is sorely lacking. I'm not sure it sucks up much, because the filter bag in the base lasts way too long compared to my old Roomba S9+ and J4+ machines.

So my setup for 4 cats and a dog. 1500sq ft. Hardwood and tile, no carpet. Upstairs: iRobot i4 Roomba. Downstairs: iRobot 980. Downstairs: iRobot M6 mop. My Roombas (iRobots) are great to me because they run where I can't easily reach. They go under things (sofa, bookshelves, beds, etc). They run when I'm not home. They keep the "tumbleweeds" under control. When you get the map dialed in and your furniture / cables organized so they don't get hung up, they're great. Are they perfect? No. But can I tell if they don't run for a day? Absolutely. Whole house: Dyson Gen5detect. I *despise* this thing. Purchased in November 2023 when it was their top of the line product. I've had nothing but issues. Warranty replaced the whole machine in May 2025. This one is even worse; feels like a second cheaper run of the product. It even sounds cheaper when it runs (higher pitch), feels fragile, just doesn't suck as well as the first one, auto detect doesn't work, it won't switch to boost when running on auto., pushes around the dog hair... the list goes on and on. It's being replaced AGAIN under warranty as of August 2025. Robots run twice a day; mop runs once a day. Dyson is for every 3-4 days to catch what was missed and the stairs. At this point, my robots are doing the heavy lifting and we're looking at Sebos. Seems like bagless just will not last as long. Full stop. For the robots, yes bin size is important but HEPA is more important to me due to dander. You want something that will pack the bin full. My 980 thinks it's "full" when it's about 1/4 to half full because pet hair is fluffy and it triggers the full bin sensor. They fixed this on the i4 which will PACK that bin to bursting before it triggers full bin. Run time is less important; most robots have recharge and resume now if they map. I've also had an Eufy (I think it was an 11S?) For $200 I was impressed. I just missed the smart map; it was an old style where it bumps and then pivots to cover an area. It was annoying to watch after a "smart" robot vac. I've gifted these for housewarming gifts and the recipients (who also have pets) like them. I hope this helps.

I know the dream x50 is over $500, but I just bought it and upgraded from roomba i4. Holy crap… Roomba i4 isnt even a vacuum.