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
Ecovacs Deebot T30s Combo review
By Meghan McDonough published
The Ecovacs Deebot T30s Combo offers strong performance coupled with a handheld vac to finish up your dirty work.
Roborock S7 MaxV Ultra review
By Meghan McDonough last updated
The Roborock S7 MaxV Ultra 2-in-1 robot vacuum and mop features a huge self-cleaning and self-emptying dock, with a huge price tag to match.
iRobot Roomba s9+ review
By Meghan McDonough last updated
The iRobot Roomba s9+ is the most expensive robot vacuum and disposal combo on the market. But it’s worth it.
iRobot Roomba j7+ review
By Meghan McDonough last updated
The iRobot Roomba j7+ avoids obstacles and learns from them to become a better cleaner.
Samsung JetBot AI+ review
By Meghan McDonough last updated
The Samsung JetBot AI+ is full of features, but it’ll cost you.
Wyze Robot Vacuum review
By Meghan McDonough last updated
The Wyze Robot Vacuum is a solid performer that won’t clean out your wallet.
iLife V3s Pro Robot Vacuum Review: Stellar Performance at a Budget Price
By Meghan McDonough last updated
This low-cost powerhouse is great for multi-pet homes.
Narwal T10 review
By Meghan McDonough published
The Narwal T10 offers a solid mopping performance, but it’s held back by a confusing app.
iRobot Roomba s9+ vs. iRobot Roomba i7+: Which should you buy?
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.
Shark Ion Robot R85 Wi-Fi Connected: The Robot Vacuum to Beat
By Meghan McDonough last updated
Though there are couple trade-offs, the Shark Ion Robot R85 is an excellent Wi-Fi-connected robot vacuum that combines good performance with an affordable price.
Shark IQ R101AE review
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.
Roomba vs. Shark: Which robot vacuum is best for pet hair?
By Meghan McDonough last updated
In the battle between Roomba vs. Shark, which self-emptying robot vacuum will clean up better after your pets?
Neato D9 review
By Meghan McDonough last updated
The Neato D9 robot vacuum will impress you with its cleaning skills, but depress you with its app.
iRobot Roomba 675 robot vacuum review
By Meghan McDonough last updated
This budget Wi-Fi connected Roomba will get the job done, but it’s better for pet-free homes.
iRobot Roomba 694 robot vacuum review
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.
iLife A11 review
By Meghan McDonough published
The iLife A11 robot vacuum and mop offers good performance on bare floors, but not much else.
Roborock S7 robot vacuum review: The first hybrid robot vacuum mop I’d actually use
By Meghan McDonough published
The Roborock S7 hybrid robot vacuum and mop combines innovative mopping tech with strong cleaning performance.
6 robot vacuum tips and tricks to keep your home spotless
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.
Are robot vacuums worth it? Here's what you need to know
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?
Eufy RoboVac X8 Hybrid review
By Meghan McDonough published
The Eufy RoboVac X8 Hybrid offers a strong performance on pet hair, but a frustrating app experience holds it back.
Proscenic M6 Pro robot vacuum review: This robot vacuum-mop hybrid is a mess — here's why
By Meghan McDonough published
The Proscenic M6 Pro is great on bare floors, but a slow app and poor carpet performance holds it back.
iLife A10 robot vacuum review
By Meghan McDonough published
The iLife A10 robot vacuum offers a lot of features, but its cleaning performance is lacking.
Roborock S7 robot vacuum mops and cleans in one go
By Meghan McDonough published
The Roborock S7 is both a robot vacuum and mop, and can automatically sense when it's on carpet.
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