The 10 Best Robot Vacuum Cleaners with Laser Navigation

Laser navigation is one of the most accurate navigation methods for robot vacuum cleaners. It is also the most popular. We have compared 32 robot vacuum cleaners with laser navigation and found the best ones.

Our comparison of robot vacuum cleaners with laser navigation is based on reviews by 78,889 users.

Top 10 best robot vacuum cleaners with laser navigation

Based on: 78,889 user reviews

Rank	Image	Robot vacuum cleaner	Score	Verdict	Price
1		‎Laresar L6 Pro	96	Very good	$500
2		Roborock S7 MaxV Ultra	96	Very good	$1,400
3		Roborock S7	95	Very good	$430
4		Roborock S6 Pure	95	Very good	$360
5		Roborock S7+	94	Good	$950
6		Roborock S7 MaxV Plus	94	Good	$1,160
7		Roborock S7 MaxV	94	Good	$860
8		Roborock S5 Max	93	Good	$550
9		Roborock Q7 Max+	92	Good	$600
10		Dreametech D9	90	Good	$200

About robot vacuum cleaners with laser navigation

Laser navigation helps robot vacuum cleaners map out and efficiently navigate their surroundings. It works by emitting a laser beam and using sensors to detect the reflections on the surfaces in the environment.

Who is laser navigation suited for?

Robot vacuum cleaners with laser navigation are well-suited for large homes and spaces with complex layouts with multiple rooms or lots of furniture.

Advantages of robot vacuum cleaners with laser navigation

• High accuracy: A laser navigation system allows the robot vacuum to create an accurate map of the room, navigate more efficiently and clean more effectively. Laser navigation is one of the best and fastest ways to map a room.
• Improved navigation: With laser navigation, the robot vacuum can detect obstacles and avoid collisions, making it less likely to get stuck or damage furniture.
• Smart mapping: Most robot vacuums with laser navigation allow users to customize the map of the room in the app by defining no-go zones and selecting specific rooms to clean.
• Better efficiency: With an.accurate map of the room, the robot vacuum can clean more effectively, optimizing the time and effort it takes to clean.
• Can clean in dark: Robot vacuum cleaners with laser navigation can operate in dark environments, which is more difficult for camera-based navigation systems.

Disadvantages of robot vacuum cleaners with laser navigation

• Cost: Robot vacuums with laser navigation tend to be more expensive than other models.
• Height: Robot vacuum cleaners with laser navigation are often taller because they have a laser tower on top. As a result, they cannot clean under low-lying furniture.
• Detection errors: Laser based navigation is bad at detecting transparent objects like glass, so they might bump into them.

Are robot vacuum cleaners with laser navigation more expensive?

Robot vacuum cleaners with laser navigation tend to be more expensive than other models.

The average price for robot vacuum cleaners with laser navigation is $580, while the average price for all robot vacuum cleaners is $498.

This chart compares the prices of robot vacuum cleaners with laser navigation with all robot vacuum cleaners:

What is the cheapest robot vacuum cleaner with laser navigation?

The cheapest robot vacuum cleaner with laser navigation is the Neato Robotics D8 at $199. These are the 5 cheapest robot vacuum cleaners with laser navigation:

How many robot vacuum cleaners have laser navigation?

This diagram shows how the different of navigation systems are distributed across the robot vacuum cleaners:

Alternatives to laser navigation

• Infrared sensors: Some robot vacuums use infrared sensors to detect obstacles and navigate their surroundings. Infrared sensors are simpler and less expensive than laser navigation systems, but they may not be as accurate.
• Cameras: Some robot vacuums use cameras to map and navigate their surroundings. The cameras can detect obstacles and create a map of the room, but they may not be as accurate as laser navigation systems, especially in low-light conditions.
• Gyroscope: Some robot vacuum cleaners use gyroscope navigation to map and navigate a room. They are more affordable but also less accurate than laser navigation. You can find the best robot vacuum cleaners with gyroscope navigation here.