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A Note From Our Founder on Recent Changes at Vacuum Wars

Vacuum Wars neon logo in front of a storage shelf contraining robot vacuums they have purchased and evaluated

Christopher White, founder and CEO of Vacuum Wars, explains recent channel changes—including new narrators, new on-camera talent, and expanded formats—while reaffirming our independence, rigorous testing methodology, and commitment to using only real human voices.

MOVA Mobius 60 Robot Vacuum Review: This One Surprised Us

MOVA Mobius 60 robot vacuum docked in its base next to the Mobius 60 retail box on a studio backdrop.

MOVA’s Mobius 60 is a new flagship robot vacuum with a multi-mop switching dock and several new technologies. We bought one and tested it for weeks, comparing it with the Dreame Matrix10 Ultra and measuring real-world performance across carpet, hard floors, pet hair, navigation, mopping, and dock automation.

Best Shark Carpet Cleaner (2026) – Tested and Ranked

Best Shark Carpet Cleaner

Shark has quickly become a serious competitor in the carpet cleaner market. We tested every current Shark CarpetXpert model using updated stain reduction methods and performance evaluations to find the best overall pick and the best value option.

Why the VDTA Shut Down: How the Vacuum Industry Changed Right Under Our Feet

The Vacuum & Sewing Dealers Trade Association officially shut down in 2025, closing the book on a decades-long institution in the independent vacuum industry. This article explores what happened—and why the dealer-driven model ultimately gave way to e-commerce, mass retail, and new cleaning technologies.

Shark PowerDetect ThermaCharged vs PowerDetect NeverTouch Pro: Review and Comparison

Shark PowerDetect ThermoCharge NeverTouch Pro vs PowerDetect NeverTouch Pro robot vacuums side-by-side on their dock stations

We tested Shark’s two most advanced robot vacuums—the PowerDetect ThermaCharged NeverTouch Pro and the PowerDetect NeverTouch Pro—to see how they compare in real-world cleaning, mopping, obstacle avoidance, and app functionality. Here’s which model performed better in our hands-on testing and whether either earned a spot in the Vacuum Wars Top 20 robot vacuum rankings.

Robot Vacuums: Best from $1300 to $1600 – July 2026

Looking for the best robot vacuum between $1300 and $1600? We buy every robot vacuum we test, so our rankings reflect real performance data. After evaluating 150+ models, we found standout robots in this range that deliver flagship-level cleaning without the ultra-premium price.

Our Top Picks

Current Vacuum Wars product rankings:

Best Cordless Vacuums
Best Robot Vacuums
Best Upright Vacuums
Best Carpet Cleaners
Best Air Purifiers
Best Spot Cleaners