I needed a new robot vacuum — here’s why I spent less than $300

Inflation has become a fact of life these days. Smartphone prices have steadily risen over the past few years and the same is true for most other electronics, from headphones to consoles. Still, there are a few product categories like televisions that have managed to buck this trend. And over the past couple of weeks, I’ve found out that robot vacuums are another exception.

Sure, you could spend thousands on a cutting-edge robot vacuum that can physically lift socks…