Dyson’s powerful 360 Vis Nav robovac is down to $279.99 for a limited time

A striking development has emerged in artificial intelligence. The 360 Vis Nav impressed us with its exceptionally powerful carpet-cleaning performance. | Photo: Jennifer Pattison Tuohy / The Verge. If you’re tired of running your vacuum multiple times just to get the dirt and debris out of the carpets in your living room, Dyson’s 360 Vis Nav is worth a look.

It’s one of the more powerful robot vacuums currently available, and now through May 11th (or while supplies last), it’s on sale at Woot for an all-time low of $279. 99 ($919 off) with a full two-year warranty. Dyson 360 Vis Nav robot vacuum cleaner Where to Buy: $1199 $279.

Technical Details

99 at Woot The last-gen 360 Vis Nav offers a whopping 65 air watts of suction, allowing it to pull dirt, dust, and pet hair from carpets impressively well. In her brief time testing the robovac, my colleague Jennifer Pattison Tuohy said the Dyson “demolished a pile of dry oatmeal in seconds,” adding that she briefly worried it might even suck up the tassels on her large rug (it didn’t). By comparison, many robot vacuums — including Dyson’s new $1,200 Spot + Scrub AI — require multiple passes to fully eradicate the same kind of mess on your floor.

  What’s more, the robovac’s small, D-shaped design and the location of its ultra-fluffy brush allow it to dig into edges and corners more effectively than many of the more roundish robot vacuums, while its lower profile lets it easily get under most beds and sofas. The roomy 500ml dustbin also means you likely won’t need to empty it too often, while Dyson’s built-in handle and terrific quick-release button make removing said bin a relatively simple task when it’s time to do so. While it is undeniably powerful, it’s worth noting that the 360 Vis Nav lacks a few features found on some of its more modern rivals.

Although its navigation worked well enough during our testing, it lacks AI-powered obstacle avoidance and doesn’t come with a self-emptying dock. Battery life is also relatively short at around 65 minutes per charge. Nonetheless, if your top priority is quickly removing dust, dirt, and pet hair from carpets without multiple passes, the Dyson remains an option worth considering, especially at this discounted price.

Industry Implications

Read our Dyson 360 Vis Nav impressions. Other robot vacuum deals Switchbot K11 Plus The Matter-compatible SwitchBot K11 Plus is ideal for small apartments, bedrooms, and home offices. It can easily navigate around chair and desk legs, and into tight spaces that most other bots miss.

It also features a commendable 6,000Pa of suction power — which is great for this price point — and works well on both hardwood and carpet. 99 at Amazon (black) $399. 99 $200 at SwitchBot (with code FORHER50) $399.

99 at Amazon (white)Shark PowerDetect UV Reveal SharkNinja’s latest robovac / mop uses an onboard RGB camera and a UV light to detect stains that aren’t visible under normal lighting. It can adapt its route and methods to clean them, too, resulting in a more targeted — and genuinely effective — approach to mopping. 99 at Best Buy $1299 $849.

This advance offers important signals about the future of the sector, and the tech world is watching closely.