Neatsvor X500

The Neatsvor X500 has built a following on AliExpress by combining basic vacuuming and mopping at extremely low cost. Its 3000Pa suction is modest and struggles with high-pile carpet, but it handles smooth floors and light debris without fuss. The dual-function design lets you clean both types of floors with one robot, though the mopping is basic and won't match purpose-built hard-floor cleaners.

This is genuinely the entry point for the budget-conscious who'd rather test robot cleaning at minimal expense than invest more upfront. Warranty and support can be opaque through AliExpress sellers, so it's best suited for buyers comfortable with ordering direct from China and troubleshooting on their own. For light daily tidying on hard floors in small apartments, it'll do the job; demanding pet owners or large homes should look elsewhere.