Matic’s robot vacuum will see a $250 price increase starting in September.

The Matic stands out as our top pick for robot vacuums by a significant margin. If you’ve been considering a purchase, now might be the time to act. Starting September 9th, the price will increase by $250, jumping from $1,245 to $1,495. The company has indicated that this price hike is due to a tenfold increase in costs for memory and other components.

Purchasing directly from the company comes with a bonus: a year’s supply of replacement bags valued at $96, included at no extra charge. Each refill pack contains 12 bags and ships for free. Plus, the return policy has been extended from 60 days to a generous six months.

Our reviewer highlighted the Matic’s impressive “human-like navigation,” mentioning that it only got stuck twice over six months of testing. In a challenging three-story home filled with pets, thick rugs, and tricky transitions, it navigated effortlessly while providing strong suction and an effective self-cleaning roller mop. It can keep vacuuming even when the water tank is empty and operates quietly enough to avoid being a distraction for those working from home.

Maintenance is minimal, as it doesn’t rely on a bulky multifunction dock. Instead, it has its own water tank and disposes of dirty water in a bag, meaning you only need to empty and clean the dirty water reservoir. It even autonomously drives to the sink when it needs a refill. Unlike many other robot vacuums, it can function entirely offline, with maps and data stored locally rather than in the cloud.