For more information about Roombas in general, read our Roomba 560 review.

This Roomba runs approximately half the price of the high-end Roomba 560, and I feel it is an excellent value. The largest downside to this model is that it is from an earlier generation, meaning that iRobot had additional time to learn from past mistakes and make updates for the newer Roombas. Despite this, the 410 performs very well.

In addition to it being an older model, the Roomba 410 has a slower charging battery, does not have a home base to which it can automatically return, and it includes one less virtual wall.

None of these issues are major downsides. Most users will probably charge their robotic vacuums overnight, so the battery is not a huge issue. The “return to home feature” is very problematic on all of the Roomba’s – so it’s best not to plan on relying on that anyway. Finally, doorways are easy to block with obstacles, so there is not much need for more than one virtual wall (it’s only really necessary for confining Roomba to one half of a large room).

With it’s good performance and attractive price, the Roomba 410 is a great choice for anyone that wants a robotic vacuum on a budget. Check out the current pricing at Amazon and eBay.