Key specs
- Suction
- 30,000 Pa (Dyson claim)
- Mopping
- Full-width self-cleaning microfibre roller with 12 hydration points
- Stain detection
- UV light, green laser and AI recognise nearly 200 substances and objects
- Dock
- Bagless cyclonic
Our verdict
The R3 is Dyson's most ambitious robot and went on sale in the US on 15 September 2026. Its predecessor received mixed reviews, so we would wait for independent testing before buying at full price.
What we like
- UV-assisted stain detection checks and re-cleans areas until clean, according to Dyson
- 65% more suction than the Spot+Scrub Ai it replaces (Dyson claim)
- Roller mop rinses itself as it cleans
What to know
- Expensive
- Larger than the R1 and R2
- Not due in the UK until early 2027, according to Expert Reviews
How it compares
| Spec | Dyson R3 Nurovi Spot+Scrub UV | Roomba Max 875 Combo + AutoWash Dock | Shark PowerDetect ThermaCharged 2-in-1 (RV2930XE) | Dreame X50 Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | around $1,199 (US, Oct 2026); UK price not yet announced | around $1,199 (US list price, Sep 2026) | around $1,199 (US list price, Oct 2026) | around $999 to $1,099 / £1,299 UK launch price |
| Suction | 30,000 Pa (Dyson claim) | 35,000 Pa (iRobot claim) | - | 20,000 Pa |
| Mopping | Full-width self-cleaning microfibre roller with 12 hydration points | Spinning roller mop with heated mist, lifts and shields on carpet | Sonic mop, extends to edges, lifts on carpet | Spinning pads, one extends to edges, lift or detach on rugs |
| Stain detection | UV light, green laser and AI recognise nearly 200 substances and objects | - | - | - |
| Dock | Bagless cyclonic | - | - | - |
| Navigation | - | Dual-line LiDAR plus AI camera (ClearView Pro, PrecisionVision) | 360-degree LiDAR plus 3D structured light | Retractable sensor tower (VersaLift) plus camera |
| Self-emptying | - | Yes, bagged, up to 90 days | Yes, 60 days | Yes |
| Dock wash | - | Hot water wash (176F) and warm air dry (131F) | Heated wash and dry | - |
| Thresholds | - | - | Up to 38 mm (Vacuum Wars) | - |
Open these in the compare tool ›
Price drop alertWe will email you when the Dyson R3 Nurovi Spot+Scrub UV drops in price. One email per drop, unsubscribe any time.
