Meghan McDonough
Meghan McDonough is a journalist who currently tests and writes about robot vacuums. Since 2008, she’s written about laptops, mobile phones, headphones, speakers, and other consumer tech. When she sees an unfamiliar device, Meghan has a habit of asking complete strangers, “What is that? Does it work well for you?”
In her spare time, Meghan enjoys seeing live music, tending to her garden, and playing endless games of fetch with her Goldendoodle, Duke of Squirrel.
Latest articles by Meghan McDonough

By Meghan McDonough Last updated
Editor's ChoiceThe iRobot Roomba s9+ is the most expensive robot vacuum and disposal combo on the market. But it’s worth it.

By Katie Mortram, Meghan McDonough Last updated
Want to know the difference between the Roomba s9+ and the i7+? Here, we cover everything you need to know, including the strengths and weaknesses of each design.

By Meghan McDonough Last updated
The Shark IQ R101AE robot vacuum has a self-emptying bin and costs less than a comparable Roomba, but it’s not as good a cleaner.

By Meghan McDonough Last updated
In the battle between Roomba vs. Shark, which self-emptying robot vacuum will clean up better after your pets?

By Meghan McDonough Last updated
This budget Wi-Fi connected Roomba will get the job done, but it’s better for pet-free homes.

By Meghan McDonough Last updated
The budget-friendly iRobot Roomba 694 offers good performance as a non-mapping robot vacuum, but the real standout is the iRobot Home app.

By Meghan McDonough Published
The Roborock S7 hybrid robot vacuum and mop combines innovative mopping tech with strong cleaning performance.

By Cynthia Lawrence, Meghan McDonough Published
Robot vacuums can make cleaning your home less of a chore, but even the best robot vacs need a little help. Here are six tips to ensure that your robot vacuum will be in top form.

By Meghan McDonough Published
Is it worth spending the money on a robot vacuum or will an upright be enough to keep your home clean?

By Meghan McDonough Published
The iLife A10 robot vacuum offers a lot of features, but its cleaning performance is lacking.

By Meghan McDonough Published
The Roborock S7 is both a robot vacuum and mop, and can automatically sense when it's on carpet.

By Meghan McDonough Published
The iRobot Roomba i3+ offers solid performance and stands out as the most affordable robot vacuum with an auto-emptying dustbin.

By Meghan McDonough Published
Editor's ChoiceThe Roborock S4 Max is an excellent robot vacuum packed with useful cleaning features.

By Meghan McDonough Published
The Ecovacs Deebot Ozmo T8 is a hybrid vacuum and mop with intriguing accessories, but it doesn’t live up to its promise.

By Meghan McDonough Published
Editor's ChoiceThe iRobot Braava jet m6 excels at mapping and cleaning, making it the best robot mop we’ve tested.

By Meghan McDonough Published
The Roborock S6 MaxV excels at navigation and mapping, but could be better at cleaning and mopping.

By Meghan McDonough Published
The Eufy RoboVac G30 Edge is a very quiet cleaner, but it could be better on carpets.

By Meghan McDonough Published
While it doesn’t have all the bells and whistles, the Neato D4 is a solid mid-range robot vacuum with fast mapping capabilities.
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