Dyson
Dyson 360 Vis Nav
- Autonomy
- IIIConditional
- Score
- 68/100Capable
- Readiness
- Ready Now
- Price
- $1,099.99list
ComparisonDyson 360 Vis Nav and Dyson R3 Nurovi Spot+Scrub UV
- Autonomy
- IIIConditional
- Pre-release
- 80/100Pre-Order Ready
- Readiness
- Not assessed
- Price
- $1,199list
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 Vis Nav | Dyson R3 Nurovi Spot+… |
|---|---|---|
| Home size | ||
| Under 1,500 sqft | GoodCapable but exceeds typical need; a mid-tier LiDAR vacuum covers compact homes at half the price. | GoodThe dock empties, washes and recharges between runs; nothing documented limits coverage of a compact floor plan. |
| 1,500 – 3,000they differ | GoodSingle-session coverage maps most homes in this range on standard mode. Multi-story layouts require two units. | DependsDyson has published no runtime or recharge-and-resume behavior, so whole-home coverage at this size is unverified. |
| Over 3,000 | Depends65-minute runtime limits single-charge coverage; recharge-and-resume extends sessions but lengthens total cleaning time. Multi-story homes also require carrying the robot between floors. | DependsNo runtime, battery or coverage figures exist yet; single-charge reach across a large home is unknown. |
| Primary floors | ||
| Hard floors | GoodVision mapping and obstacle avoidance perform well on hard floors; cleaning power is well-suited for sealed wood and tile. | GoodThe UV stain loop and 158°F roller wash are described for hard floors, the surface this machine is built around. |
| Low / medium pilethey differ | GoodHigh suction and the full-width brush bar perform consistently on low-pile carpet. Typical maintenance is weekly dustbin emptying. | DependsDyson has not published whether the wet roller lifts or how the robot handles low-pile rugs. |
| High pile / shagthey differ | PoorOwner reports document marked suction loss on shag and high-pile carpet despite peak power. Not recommended for thick-pile environments. | DependsNo carpet cleaning figures or roller-lift behavior published; deep pile performance is undocumented ahead of launch. |
| Mopping needs | ||
| Vacuum only | GoodVacuum-only robot — matches a vacuum-only need. | GoodStrong vacuum; the mop lifts or detaches when not needed. |
| Light moppingthey differ | PoorThis model has no mopping function. | GoodActive mopping system covers routine floors easily. |
| Frequent moppingthey differ | PoorNo mop at all; choose a vacuum-and-mop robot instead. | GoodPressure or rotating mop with self-wash is built for frequent mopping. |
| You want to… | ||
| Empty bin myself | GoodManual dustbin emptying every 1-3 runs suits owners comfortable with frequent maintenance. Weekly filter care is standard. | GoodThe dock empties debris and washes the roller itself, so an owner willing to do upkeep has little left to do. |
| Empty occasionallythey differ | DependsLacks self-emptying dock; suits mixed tolerance only if owners accept weekly-to-daily dustbin swaps depending on shedding rate. | GoodDock handles debris transfer, roller washing at 158°F and drying; you mainly manage water and the dock bin. |
| Set-and-forgetthey differ | PoorNo self-emptying base. Manual dustbin handling every 1-3 runs conflicts with true hands-off operation goals. | DependsNo plumbed water option or tank sizes are documented, so water refills and dirty-water emptying remain manual. |
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.
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.
Price217 with a published figure
$1,099.99$1,199
- Dyson 360 Vis Nav$1,099.99
- Dyson R3 Nurovi Spot+Scrub UV$1,199
$160median $799.99$2,599
Suction (mode not stated)210 with a published figure
22,000 Pa30,000 Pa
- Dyson 360 Vis Nav22,000 Pa
- Dyson R3 Nurovi Spot+Scrub UV30,000 Pa
1,000 Pamedian 10,000 Pa42,000 Pa
Not compared, because fewer than two of these robots carry a published figure: Runtime, Charge time, Noise, Weight, Height.
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 Vis Nav
Premium price ($1,199) funds suction power and real-time obstacle detection, not dock automation. The dustbin remains manual: you are paying for cleaning power, not convenience.
Cleaning performance is strongest on hard floors and low-to-mid pile; owner reports show reduced effectiveness on shag and high-pile carpet despite the 65 air watt rating.
Dyson R3 Nurovi Spot+Scrub UV
A stain it can see gets washed until it clears; a stain it cannot classify gets the ordinary pass, and Dyson’s own footnote concedes results vary by stain type.
Hot-water roller washing in the dock removes the grimiest chore, at the cost of a dock that heats water to 158°F beside the floor it serves.
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 Vis Nav
- Hands-off operation seekers
- Manual dustbin emptying every 1-3 cycles conflicts with zero-touch operation; the 360 Vis Nav has no auto-empty dock. Not suitable for owners wanting to forget about maintenance.
- Small apartments or modest-size homes
- In spaces under 2,000 sqft, mid-tier LiDAR vacuums deliver comparable coverage at a materially lower price. The documented advantage at this price is suction power, which matters less in smaller homes with lighter soil loads.
- Budget-conscious buyers
- Priced at the category ceiling; competitors offer Level III autonomy and self-emptying at lower price points. Suction power is what the premium buys.
- Homes with thick, high-pile carpet
- Owner reports document higher motor load and occasional suction loss on shag and deep-pile surfaces despite peak power rating. Standard and low-pile surfaces are within documented capability.
Dyson R3 Nurovi Spot+Scrub UV
- Buyers who need independently tested suction and stain detection
- The 30,000 Pa rating and the near-200-substance recognition are Dyson claims. Dyson's own footnote says results may vary by stain type and severity, and no third-party test exists yet.
- Homes that are mostly carpet or high-pile rugs
- Dyson has not published how the wet roller behaves on carpet, whether it lifts, or a carpet cleaning figure for the R3. The stain loop is described only for hard floors.
- Shoppers comparing runtime, size and noise before buying
- No robot dimensions, weight, battery capacity, runtime or noise rating appear in any launch material or Dyson page reviewed for this record.
- Buyers in the UK or Australia wanting one this year
- Vacuum Wars reports the UK and Australian launch following in early 2027, and Digital Reviews Network says Australian pricing has not been announced.
- Buyers who need a documented navigation sensor suite
- Launch coverage names a camera, green illumination and UV light for stain detection, but Dyson has not described how the R3 maps rooms or which sensors it navigates by.
What stays your job
The upkeep ownership hands back to you, whatever the autonomy level says.
Dyson 360 Vis Nav
- Daily: Empty dustbin if shedding is high (multi-pet homes); weekly for low-shedding households.
- Weekly: Tap out the washable filter; rinse monthly and air-dry fully before reinstalling.
- Monthly: Replace filter pack if clogging persists (~$20 per replacement set).
- Every 3-6 months: Clean brush rollers and side brush; check dock charging contacts for debris.
- Annually: Inspect wheel treads for wear; replace if grip is lost (~$15 per wheel pair).
- As needed: Manually retrieve robot from under-furniture traps; digitally update no-go zones.
Dyson R3 Nurovi Spot+Scrub UV
- As needed: Empty the bagless dock bin; Dyson claims up to 100 days of dry debris storage, per Journal du Geek.
- As needed: Refill clean water and empty dirty water; Dyson has not published R3 tank capacities.
- Weekly: Check the full-width microfiber roller and its 40 mm edge-extension mechanism for wrapped hair.
- Monthly: Wipe the camera and UV illumination windows so stain recognition is not reading through grime.
- As needed: Replace the microfiber roller when worn; no interval or part price is published yet.
- As needed: Clear the dock’s cyclone transfer path if debris stops moving from robot to dock.
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 Vis Nav | Provisional | 6 | Sep 2026 |
| Dyson R3 Nurovi Spot+Scrub UV | Pre-Release | 7 | Sep 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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The full recordDyson 360 Vis NavSpecifications, evidence, the Fit Check in full, and every tracked change.
The full recordDyson R3 Nurovi Spot+Scrub UVSpecifications, evidence, the Fit Check in full, and every tracked change.Robovations classifies robots; it does not rank them. Nothing on this page is a recommendation, and no manufacturer influences a classification or its placement here.
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