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.

Articles by: Meghan McDonough

A Golden Retriever sitting on a sofa as someone vacuums the hardwood floor in front of it

Best vacuum cleaners 2022: Top picks for your home

By Cynthia Lawrence, Meghan McDonough published 3 May 22

From bagless to stick to wet/dry models, the best vacuum cleaners will help clean up all types of messes.

Neato D9 review

By Meghan McDonough published 15 March 22

The Neato D9 robot vacuum will impress you with its cleaning skills, but depress you with its app.

6 robot vacuum tips and tricks to keep your home spotless

By Cynthia Lawrence, Meghan McDonough published 26 January 22

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 20 January 22

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

Samsung JetBot AI+ review

By Meghan McDonough published 16 December 21

The Samsung JetBot AI+ is full of features, but it’ll cost you.

iRobot Roomba j7+ review

By Meghan McDonough published 18 November 21

The iRobot Roomba j7+ avoids obstacles and learns from them to become a better cleaner.

Eufy RoboVac X8 Hybrid review

By Meghan McDonough published 11 November 21

The Eufy RoboVac X8 Hybrid offers a strong performance on pet hair, but a frustrating app experience holds it back.

Wyze Robot Vacuum review

By Meghan McDonough published 26 August 21

The Wyze Robot Vacuum is a solid performer that won’t clean out your wallet.

Proscenic M6 Pro robot vacuum review: This robot vacuum-mop hybrid is a mess — here's why

By Meghan McDonough published 29 June 21

The Proscenic M6 Pro is great on bare floors, but a slow app and poor carpet performance holds it back.

iLife V3s Pro Robot Vacuum Review: Stellar Performance at a Budget Price

By Meghan McDonough published 11 May 21

This low-cost powerhouse is great for multi-pet homes.

iRobot Roomba 694 robot vacuum review

By Meghan McDonough published 26 April 21

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

Roborock S7 robot vacuum review: The first hybrid robot vacuum mop I’d actually use

By Meghan McDonough published 4 April 21

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

iLife A10 robot vacuum review

By Meghan McDonough published 11 March 21

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

Roomba vs. Shark: Which robot vacuum is best for pet hair?

By Meghan McDonough published 22 January 21

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

Roborock S7 robot vacuum mops and cleans in one go

By Meghan McDonough published 11 January 21

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

iRobot Roomba i3+ review

By Meghan McDonough published 20 November 20

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

Roborock S4 Max robot vacuum review

By Meghan McDonough published 18 November 20

The Roborock S4 Max is an excellent robot vacuum packed with useful cleaning features.

iRobot Roomba s9+ vs. iRobot Roomba i7+: Which is best for pet hair?

By Meghan McDonough published 22 October 20

Which Roomba is the best at picking up after your furry friends?

Ecovacs Deebot Ozmo T8 robot vacuum and mop review

By Meghan McDonough published 21 October 20

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

iRobot Braava jet m6 robot mop review

By Meghan McDonough published 19 October 20

The iRobot Braava jet m6 excels at mapping and cleaning, making it the best robot mop we’ve tested.

Neato Botvac D7 Connected Review

By Meghan McDonough published 25 September 20

This Neato Botvac D7 Connected robot vacuum is pricey but cleans fast, and cleans well.

iRobot Roomba 675 robot vacuum review

By Meghan McDonough published 20 August 20

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

Roborock S6 MaxV robot vacuum review

By Meghan McDonough published 14 July 20

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

Eufy RoboVac G30 Edge robot vacuum review

By Meghan McDonough published 1 July 20

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

Neato D4 robot vacuum review

By Meghan McDonough published 1 June 20

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