Dyson R3 Nurovi Spot+Scrub UV vs Dyson Spot+Scrub Ai
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Quick take: The Dyson Spot+Scrub Ai costs $350 less; the Dyson R3 Nurovi Spot+Scrub UV has stronger suction (30,000 vs 18,000 Pa).
| Spec | Dyson R3 Nurovi Spot+Scrub UV | Dyson Spot+Scrub Ai |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ~$1,200 | ~$850 |
| Type | Robot Vacuum & Mop | Robot Vacuum & Mop |
| Suction | 30000 Pa | 18000 Pa |
| Battery | — | 200 min |
| Navigation | LiDAR | LiDAR + Camera |
| Filtration | — | — |
| Cordless | Yes | Yes |
| Bagged | — | — |
| Noise | — | — |
| Dustbin | — | 0.81 gal (dock) |
| Water tank | — | — |
| Self-empty dock | Yes | Yes |
| Auto mop washing | Yes | Yes |
| Hot water washing | Yes | Yes |
| Obstacle avoidance | Yes | Yes |
| Carpet detection | Yes | Yes |
| Auto mop lifting | Yes | Yes |
| Multi-floor mapping | No | No |
| App control | Yes | Yes |
| Dimensions | — | 4.3 x 14.6 x 14.7 in |
| Weight | — | 14.5 lbs |
| Warranty | — | — |
Pros & cons
Dyson R3 Nurovi Spot+Scrub UV
- ✓30,000 Pa rated suction, well above the Spot+Scrub Ai's 18,000 Pa
- ✓158°F water to the roller and 131°F hot-air drying
- ✓Roller extends to reach edges
- ✓Automatic solution dosing from the dock
- ✓UV light inspects floors between passes
- ✗$1,199.99 with no everyday discount, $350 more than the Spot+Scrub Ai
- ✗Ships in 6 to 9 days rather than from stock
- ✗Runtime, bin and tank sizes, weight, dimensions, warranty and multi-floor mapping are not published
Dyson Spot+Scrub Ai
- ✓Roller mop washed with heated water every rotation
- ✓200 minutes of rated runtime
- ✓Camera AI identifies 100+ object types
- ✓Wet roller lifts automatically on carpet
- ✓Bagless 10-cyclone dock, so no dust bags to buy
- ✓MyDyson app shows maps and cleaning reports
- ✗18,000 Pa trails the 30,000 Pa-plus flagships from Roborock and Mova
- ✗14.5 lb robot and a 9 kg dock
- ✗Dock footprint is 17.9 x 20 x 17.3 in
- ✗Noise level, water tank size, warranty and multi-floor mapping are not published