Aspen Times Reviews Matic Robot Vacuum With Perfect Wired Score

The Aspen Times reviewed the $1,496 Matic Robot vacuum, which earned a rare perfect Wired score, alongside an FDA-cleared light therapy mask promoting at-home wellness.

Aspen —Matic Robot’s latest vacuum and mop hybrid just landed a 10 out of 10 rating from a Wired reviewer. That’s the only perfect score in that publication’s lineup for the decade.

The Aspen Times reviewed the device this week, noting it’s assembled in the USA and priced at $1,496. For context, that’s a significant chunk of change for a household appliance, but the feature set justifies the sticker price. The unit isn’t your standard rounded robot that bumps into baseboards and gets stuck under the couch. It has a taller body with an integrated camera, giving it a higher vantage point to navigate furniture without snagging. The lower head still reaches under cabinets, and the wide rollers pick up pet hair on carpet without clogging.

The privacy angle matters here. The camera feeds, audio commands, and home maps stay on the device itself. They don’t go to the cloud. If you move a sofa, it updates its map. That’s a practical win for folks who rearrange their living rooms every time they host a holiday dinner.

The cleaning mechanism is where the engineering gets interesting. Internal salts turn dirty water and debris into a gel, so there’s no smelly tank to empty. You just lift out the bag. The microfiber mop dips into a freshwater tank with a replaceable antimicrobial silver-ion cartridge to keep things fresh. The “regular” version is quiet enough to serve as white noise, though the “serene” model costs $200 more. It comes with a six-month risk-free trial, which is a reasonable hedge for a $1,500 purchase.

The paper also covered the Healing Happy Sola Professional Light Therapy Mask. It’s FDA-cleared and packed with 84 LEDs and 336 light chips for full facial coverage. The mask offers four color modes, each including 850 nm near-infrared red to support cellular repair. Red light at 630 nm targets collagen production and fine lines. Orange at 605 nm unclogs pores and balances oily skin. Blue at 460 nm kills bacteria to prevent acne, while purple at 405 nm calms inflammation.

For context, this is a beauty gadget that costs hundreds of dollars for what used to be a $60 spa treatment. The Aspen Times framed these products as part of a broader push toward at-home wellness before ski season hits. That’s the pitch: you’re not just cleaning your house or brightening your skin; you’re curating a wellness routine that happens in your own living room.

Let’s do the math on the Matic Robot. At $1,496, it replaces a traditional vacuum, a mop, and potentially a few professional cleaning services per year. If you’re paying $150 for a deep clean twice a month, the robot pays for itself in about eight months. The light therapy mask is a different proposition entirely. It’s a luxury item with a wellness benefit, not a utility replacement. You’re paying for convenience and the FDA-cleared status of the LEDs.

The practical bottom line is that these products are aimed at people who have the disposable income to invest in home automation and skincare. The Matic Robot is a functional upgrade that saves time and money on cleaning services. The light therapy mask is a discretionary expense for those who already prioritize daily skincare routines. Neither product changes the property tax assessment on your home, but both add a layer of convenience to your daily life. The Matic Robot is the stronger buy for most households in the valley, especially if you have pets or carpet. The mask is a niche product for those who want to skip the spa appointment on a Tuesday evening.