Dyson
Dyson 360 Heurist
- Autonomy
- IIIConditional
- Score
- 44/100Limited
- Readiness
- Not assessed
- Price
- Not tracked
ComparisonDyson 360 Heurist
Up to three
Autonomy Ladder
- IManual
- IIAssisted
- IIIConditional
- IVEnvironmental
- VGeneralized
All robot vacuums. Every figure below is placed against the whole class, so a gap can be read against how much the class itself varies.
Where each one suits you.
The conditions each robot was assessed against, side by side. Rows marked in gold are where these machines genuinely differ.
| Condition | Dyson 360 Heurist |
|---|---|
| Home size | |
| Under 1,500 sqft | Good120 min runtime covers single-floor homes under 1,500 sqft; systematic camera-based mapping ensures no missed areas. |
| 1,500 – 3,000 | Depends120 min runtime may require 2 sessions for 1,500-3,000 sqft; multi-floor scheduling via app required. |
| Over 3,000 | Poor120 min runtime insufficient for full-home coverage over 3,000 sqft in typical layouts. |
| Primary floors | |
| Hard floors | GoodTrack drive provides stable traction on hard floors; no slip-out issues reported in owner forums. |
| Low / medium pile | GoodCarpet transition handled by track drive; owner reports document reliable low-pile cleaning. |
| High pile / shag | DependsSuction not documented in manufacturer specs; owner reports suggest adequate (not exceptional) high-pile cleaning. Tracks add weight for compression. |
| Mopping needs | |
| Vacuum only | GoodVacuum-only robot — matches a vacuum-only need. |
| Light mopping | PoorThis model has no mopping function. |
| Frequent mopping | PoorNo mop at all; choose a vacuum-and-mop robot instead. |
| You want to… | |
| Empty bin myself | GoodNo self-empty dock or auto-wash; manual bin emptying and brush cleaning every 1-2 weeks. Track maintenance adds complexity. |
| Empty occasionally | GoodWeekly brush and track inspection; monthly filter change. Track-specific wear requires occasional deep clean. |
| Set-and-forget | PoorManual emptying required after each session; track drive requires more maintenance than wheel-based robots. No auto-features available. |
A robot being poor for a condition is a fact about fit, not a fault. “Depends” means the record names a limit worth reading, not that the answer is unknown.
What the score is built from.
Nine inputs across three pillars, each weighted as shown and each scored so more is better. A robot can lead on one and trail on another, which is the point of showing them apart.
Capability
Task completion16% of score
Does it finish the job it is sold to do, unattended
70
- Dyson 360 Heurist70
18median 72 across 433 scored robots100
Coverage and navigation10% of score
Does it work the whole area, and hold that between runs
63
- Dyson 360 Heurist63
0median 70 across 421 scored robots100
Edge-case recovery10% of score
Does it recover from the failures its category presents
32
- Dyson 360 Heurist32
18median 52 across 320 scored robots100
Operating envelope4% of score
How far conditions can vary before performance drops
72
- Dyson 360 Heurist72
28median 68 across 397 scored robots100
Dependability
Field failure rate16% of score
Documented hardware failures per owner-year
56
- Dyson 360 Heurist56
6median 70 across 359 scored robots100
Software stability14% of score
Whether updates fix more than they break
33
- Dyson 360 Heurist33
15median 65 across 342 scored robots100
Support longevity10% of score
Committed parts, service and updates, with dates
12
- Dyson 360 Heurist12
0median 62 across 429 scored robots100
Ownership burden
Routine maintenance12% of score
Hands-on time it asks for in normal operation
30
- Dyson 360 Heurist30
22median 67 across 434 scored robots100
Consumables8% of score
Parts that must be bought to keep it working
30
- Dyson 360 Heurist30
8median 69 across 434 scored robots100
How far apart is a long way?
A number only means something next to the spread it sits in. Each track is the real range across every classified robot in the class, with the median marked.
These robots share no measured specification with enough published figures to plot. That is a gap in the record, not a finding about the robots.
What the numbers leave out.
Written on each record, and the only thing here every robot on the site carries.
The trade-off
What each design gives up to be good at what it is good at.
Dyson 360 Heurist
Discontinued since 2021: repairs and parts are unavailable through official channels, so tracked-drive hardware with genuine climbing ability now depends on secondhand sourcing.
The 360-degree camera system reads rooms comparably to LiDAR in bright light, but owners report it struggles in very dark rooms, where the fisheye camera has nothing to work from.
Track-drive traction climbs steps and pushes through thick-pile carpet, yet Dyson never published an obstacle-height rating, so the actual limit of what the tracks clear is undocumented.
The 330 mL bin runs out fast: reviewers describe it ‘full of grey filth’ after one carpet pass, though auto-resume lets an unfinished job pick back up on its own.
Who each one is wrong for
Stated by the record itself. A robot being wrong for a household is a fact about fit, not a fault.
Dyson 360 Heurist
- Consumers seeking new product with warranty support
- Discontinued since 2021. Dyson ceased manufacturing and support to transition owners to the 360 Vis Nav. Replacement parts and repairs are unavailable through official channels.
- US-market vacuum buyers
- Never released in the United States. The Heurist was sold in the UK, Middle East, and Asia. The 360 Vis Nav is the successor model.
- Budget-conscious buyers
- Sold at flagship pricing in the markets it reached; no US price was ever set. Used units in secondhand markets carry no warranty, and parts scarcity makes post-repair serviceability risky.
What stays your job
The upkeep ownership hands back to you, whatever the autonomy level says.
Dyson 360 Heurist
- After every use: Empty dust bin; check lens for condensation.
- Weekly: Inspect track drive for hair/fiber wrapping; manual removal if present.
- Monthly: Replace or deep-clean filter; check track bearing for debris.
- Every 3-6 months: Inspect brush bristles and side brush wear; lens calibration check via app.
- As needed: Dry dock in humid climates; moisture can interfere with vision system.
How much each of these is standing on.
Classifications rest on different depths of evidence. A pre-release assessment and a verified one are not the same kind of claim.
| Robot | Evidence status | Sources reviewed | Last assessed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dyson 360 Heurist | Discontinued | 2 | Aug 2026 |
Evidence status counts the sources behind a classification, not their kind. A high count can be maker documentation and price coverage, so read it as how much was reviewed rather than as independent testing. How we weigh evidence.
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