Scratch resistance had limited but positive evidence from one reviewer who said it did not scratch wooden surfaces.
Pros: Scratch resistance, Fresh Liquid Pickup Speed
Cons: Onboard tool storage, Self-cleaning cycle
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Surface-safety evidence is positive, with no accidental floor damage reported during cleaning.
Pros: Accessories and Tools, Storage footprint and upright-stand stability
Cons: Heating element, Suitability for heavy-duty use
Surface scratch evidence is positive where owners reported hardwood use with no scratches.
Pros: Crevice / Groove Pickup (Hard Floors), Scratch resistance
Cons: Software-update support / feature longevity, Privacy controls
Scratch resistance received a positive app-based note because cleaning direction can be adjusted to follow the floor.
Pros: Emptying and Mess Control, Bin and Bag
Cons: Hair-removal channel issues, Mop lifting system
Scratch resistance evidence was limited but positive where the roller mop was described as reducing micro-scratch risk.
Pros: Packaging quality, Versatility
Cons: Carpet — Medium-Pile Pickup, Support and Reliability
Scratch resistance is mixed because the robot gets under furniture, but one reviewer found the top scratched from doing so.
Pros: Ease of use, Accessories and Tools
Cons: Innovation compared to competitors, Area Rug Handling
Scratch resistance is a concern in one review, which warns the visual-navigation lens can get scratched under furniture.
Pros: Automatic shutoff for obstructions, Privacy controls
Cons: Energy efficiency (kWh), Mopping performance
Scratch and scuff resistance is weak, with one reviewer saying daily impacts quickly left side scuffs and scratches.
Pros: Hair Pickup — Hard Floors, Carpet — Medium-Pile Pickup
Cons: Heating element, Kid-friendliness
Scratch resistance was criticized after one reviewer found the glossy exterior scuffed heavily during use.
Pros: Energy efficiency (kWh), Packaging quality
Cons: Hair‑Wrap / Tangle Resistance, Stuck resistance
Scratch resistance was a concern in one comparative test because the side brushes left swirl marks on white baseboards.
Pros: Filtration / Dust Containment, Bin and Bag
Cons: Price and Value, Tool-change simplicity