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 Published
The Ecovacs Deebot T30s Combo offers strong performance coupled with a handheld vac to finish up your dirty work.

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.

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 Meghan McDonough Last updated
Editor's ChoiceThe iRobot Roomba j7+ avoids obstacles and learns from them to become a better cleaner.

By Meghan McDonough Last updated
The Samsung JetBot AI+ is full of features, but it’ll cost you.

By Meghan McDonough Last updated
The Wyze Robot Vacuum is a solid performer that won’t clean out your wallet.

By Meghan McDonough Last updated
Editor's ChoiceThis low-cost powerhouse is great for multi-pet homes.

By Meghan McDonough Published
The Narwal T10 offers a solid mopping performance, but it’s held back by a confusing app.

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
Editor's ChoiceThough 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.

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

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 iLife A11 robot vacuum and mop offers good performance on bare floors, but not much else.

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

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

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.
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