Our product specialists take pleasure in evaluating the newest robot and stick vacuums from top brands, and we have our preferred choices. Nonetheless, through our Readers’ Choice survey, we aimed to discover which vacuum cleaners Mashable readers utilize at home.

It’s not surprising that iRobot Roomba was recognized as one of the leading vacuum brands — Roomba has become virtually synonymous with robot vacuums. Our vacuum specialist states that this recognition is warranted because “not only did iRobot introduce the first successful commercial robot vacuum long ago, but the company has consistently provided some of the most dependable robot vacuum models for the past twenty years.”

We understand why it ranks among our preferred brands, but let’s delve into why it’s yours.

How Mashable readers evaluate iRobot

In our Readers’ Choice Smartest Home survey, we requested readers to rate their iRobot Roomba vacuums on a scale from 1 to 10 (with 10 being the highest) based on various factors, including reliability and cleaning effectiveness. Here’s how iRobot performed against its competitors.

Feedback from iRobot Roomba users

Our readers commended iRobot for its ease of use and expressed appreciation for the amount of time it saves them. One reader, who rated iRobot a 10 in both overall satisfaction and recommendation likelihood, emphasized that they use their Roomba to clean their living room, dining room, and kitchen, and have ceased using a conventional push vacuum.

Another reader concurred that they “definitely prefer using it over a traditional vacuum,” adding, “just press the button and I don’t have to do anything.”

Aside from the Roomba occasionally getting caught under furniture, one reader remarked that their Roomba is “fantastic.”

When asked about their likelihood to recommend, Mashable readers scored iRobot 7.2 out of 10. One participant who rated it a 10 stated, “I have owned the Roomba for over five years, couldn’t be happier. I use it almost every other day — it has never required repairs. I am very pleased. I wish I had another one.”