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alaScore 90

185 reviews

Dec, 2024

alaTest has collected and analyzed 185 reviews of Neato BotVac 85. The average rating for this product is 4.2/5, compared to an average rating of 4.2/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. Comments about the design and size are generally positive. Some have doubts about the price and reliability.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other products in the same category the Neato BotVac 85 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 90/100 = Excellent quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.co.uk)

Amazon.co.uk review summary for Neato BotVac 85

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 78 user reviews of Neato BotVac 85 from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.3/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.2/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.co.uk. There are some critical opinions about the price and size.

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86% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Dec, 2024

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Amazon.com review summary for Neato BotVac 85

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 13 user reviews of Neato BotVac 85 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.1/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.com.

85% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Dec, 2024

Expert review by : Megan Wollerton (cnet.com)

New product line gives iRobot-competitor Neato a strong new flagship unit

 

New features and revamped accessories give Neato's BotVac models an edge over the competition, including the brand's own XV-line of robot vacuums.

The $600 BotVac 85 outperformed the other Neato models we've tested and offers more robust accessories and features.

Its $600 price tag is definitely verging on high-end and there's still no remote control.

Neato improved on its already-impressive robot vacuums with the BotVac line. Roomba 870 fans might find that Neato's BotVac 85 offers similar features and performance, but you get more accessories (like three filters rather than the 870's two) and much...

Apr, 2014
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Expert review by : Stuart Miles (pocket-lint.com)

Neato Botvac 85 robot vacuum review

 

Robot vacuum cleaners have been around for a long time, trying to clean their way into our hearts and save us from having to get off the sofa and vacuum the house. Where the Neato Botvac 85 works really well is in rooms that aren't always cluttered and...

No-hands cleaning, systematic in its approach, auto-charges, gets close to edge of rooms

Can get tangled in wires or toys, can't do the stairs, not cheap, won't remove 100 per cent of dirt

Where the Neato Botvac 85 works really well is in rooms that aren't always cluttered and with plenty of access. It does a good job of cleaning up to the edges, although don't expect it to do the stairs - so you'll still need some kind of back-up vacuum...

Aug, 2014
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Expert review by : Megan Wollerton (cnet.co.uk)

Neato BotVac 85 review

 

Neato's $599 BotVac 85 is one of four new robot vacuums for the brand. While it's clear that Neato used its existing XV models as templates for the BotVac line, the company also made significant updates, even addressing some of the complaints we had...

The $600 BotVac 85 outperformed the other Neato models we've tested and offers more robust accessories and features.

Its $600 price tag is definitely verging on high-end and there's still no remote control.

Neato improved on its already-impressive robot vacuums with the BotVac line. Roomba 870 fans might find that Neato's BotVac 85 offers similar features and performance, but you get more accessories (like three filters rather than the 870's two) and much...

Apr, 2014
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Consumer review (cnet.com)

Good but expensive at this price point.

 

For the most part it works well and for my house it's primarily used while no one is home. The problem is that it gets stuck often on things you wouldn't expect. So after 10 hours of being away to come home and find it did not clean the house is very...

It cleans well especially for pet dander

No app interface, gets stuck often, takes couple hours to clean whole house.

Apr, 2016
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Consumer review (cnet.com)

Ideal for pets

 

Bought Botvac 85 a couple of months ago.

Powerful vacuum ideal for pet hair

Minor software issues the first week

Jul, 2015
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Consumer review (cnet.com)

Quiet, Quick and Smart

 

Purchased three (3) Neato Botvac 85's from Bed Bath & Beyond for a three-story townhouse with hardwood or tile floors throughout. My initial experience is that the Botvacs clean their floors on one charge, navigate from room to room, get most of the...

Cleans quickly and quietly, knows how to navigate and return to charger.

Sensitive to charger location and can't be disturbed while cleaning.

Nov, 2014
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Consumer review (cnet.com)

Buyer Beware

 

I really wanted to like this machine. 3 times (I'll explain). After reading the original CNET review and watching the demo of the Neato Signature Pro, I got my first neato. It didn't work out of the box - there were error messages as soon as I turned...

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Everything else and particularly QUALITY CONTROL

Jul, 2014
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Consumer review (newegg.com)

Great Product! Love it!

 

Excellent Product.

It has trouble sometimes going over floor mats, rugs etc, I just have to pick up mats etc that it has trouble with when I hear it running, you kinda need to be home the first few times so you know what it has issues with in your house.

Apr, 2016
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Consumer review (newegg.com)

Piece of JUNK!!!!!

 

I would not recommend this company for ANYTHING!!!!!

Worked great for about 6 to 8 months

After 6 to 8 months it started to give me a need battery code and it's battery warrant is ONLY 6 months. So do not buy this junky machine. I talked to the Neatobot supervisor and they don't have ANY ball to make a decision to replace the battery after...

Mar, 2016
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Consumer review (newegg.com)

Quieter than I expected.

 

I owned one of the original Roomba's and it ran for many years. I finally retired it around 3 years ago and went back to a regular vacuum. last year I bought a Persian long haired cat and decided that it would be a good idea to have a more automated...

Pretty cheap compared to competition ; Quieter than I expected ; Works better than expected ; Large dustbin ; Comes with extra filters ; Easy to clean ; Not completely round so gets in close to base board

Useless magnetic strip for stopping robot from going somewhere ; Average battery life ; Perhaps not the smartest robot available

Oct, 2015
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