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How to Choose the Best Robot Vacuum Cleaner

A robot vacuum can help you save time and effort in the case of regular touch-ups. The best ones are adept at picking up dust as well as light debris and cords.

The pricier ones even mop your floors, though they aren't able to climb stairs. Look for models with smart mapping, real-time hazard avoidance, and spacious self-emptying bins.

Best Overall

The best robots we tried were reliable, user-friendly, and able keep up with the daily messes. You'll also want a robot capable of handling stairs and that has decent cleaning power for carpets. If you're looking for a robot that has additional features, you should consider one that comes with smart mapping technology or an app that allows you to control it remotely.

Camryn Rabideau is a contributing reviewer and writer for shopping at PEOPLE who has tested dozens of robotic vacuums. She's a huge fan of robovacs that offer the most convenience, such as self-emptying bins and charging docks that automatically empty and refill water tanks for mopping robots. She also likes robots that recognize landmarks, such as furniture legs and power cables so that they won't trip up when climbing stairs.

This robot from Black and Decker has a lower score for navigation and has less technology for avoiding objects than the most popular models. It has a large non-refillable dustbin as well as an extended battery. In addition, it has the ability to plan cleaning times and return to the place where it stopped last and makes it much easier to cover larger areas. This model is also a great choice for pet owners because it can spot and avoid tangled hair and fallen food particles.

In our tests, we discovered that the Roborock S8 Pro Ultra combined a LIDAR (light) sensor that can identify rooms and obstacles by using a structured-light sensor to detect objects and detect edges. It is able to avoid stairs, liquid droplets, and furniture legs easily with this combination. It also has the ability to save up to four floor plans for future use. It can also stop the cleaning process at any time and resume where it left off so that you can complete chores while the robot works. The app includes an interactive 3D model of your home with room labels as well as advanced cleaning options.

Although this model isn't able to clean as well as our top-rated models, it excels in picking up fine debris like baking soda and sand as well as larger items like orzo pasta and metal screws. Its only downsides are that it isn't able to mop and that its navigation system is less impressive.

The best for Carpet

If you have carpeting, select an automatic vacuum with a high rating for carpet and rug maneuverability and pickup. Many models are capable of collecting dust from low-pile rugs. Some do a decently job of sweeping up heavier debris such as orzo pasta and screws made of steel. They don't pick-up small particles like an upright or canister, and they may miss dirt close to thresholds or baseboards.

For most carpeted homes, a 2-in-1 robotic vacuum/mop is the best option. You can exchange a cleaning bin to a damp mopping mat. The Roborock Q Revo is a 2-in-1 robot vacuum/mop that can clean and mop simultaneously with circular pads spinning at 200 rpm. It detects and lifts its pads when it comes in contact with carpets, preventing the floor from becoming wet. You don't have to take them off or replace them every time. The Q Revo also performs better than other robot vacuums and mops in the absence of obstacles and in getting close to rugs and thresholds.

The iRobot Roomba Combo i5 is another option worth considering. It performed well in our tests and you can set it up to schedule it to clean your home even when you're away. It can also be set to only mop, and we liked its excellent navigation on rug and floor surfaces as well as its ability to get over and up onto furniture. The Combo i5 also has a extremely long run time and a great path-planning feature for such a small device.

If you're looking for a high-tech vacuum that is high-tech, the Shark AI Ultra 2-in-1 robot floor cleaner vacuum robot & Mop is a fantastic option. It has a huge charging dock that can run for weeks without needing to be emptied, and it has amazing navigation capabilities and automatic emptying on carpets and floors. It also comes with a smart mapping system that can be set to only run for certain hours (a useful feature to stop the sly children and animals from running amok). The Shark isn't as powerful than other robot vacuum cleaner review vacuum/mop combos, but its still very good at picking up hair and pet hair and is the most affordable of our top choices.

Ideal for Hard Floors

Robot vacuums are the best choice for hardwood floors as they are able to maneuver around obstacles without damaging bare surfaces. They do an excellent job of picking up crumbs and dust, but they aren't able to handle pet hair and other large debris. They also lack the suction power of a high-end upright or canister vacuum, so they're not the ideal option for rooms with carpets or deep cleaning upholstery.

The best robots come with two-in-one features, combining the power of a mop with a vacuum to complete the job in one step. If you have mixed flooring choose models with an onboard sensor which detects any changes in floor texture and adjusts suction accordingly. The ECOVACS DEEBOT T9+ for example, has this feature and can move seamlessly from soft to hard carpeting.

If you have a lot of hardwood flooring in your home you might want to consider a robot mop and vacuum combination like the Eufy S1 Pro. This model is an impressive robotic vacuum that has intelligent navigation that can clean hardwood and other surfaces. It can also mop. The sensors in it allow it to avoid dangers like stairs.

When it comes to mops, the eufy S1 Pro is designed to actually clean hardwood floors using downward pressure rather than wipe them over to remove dirt and dust. The mop pads are reusable, which reduce the amount of waste and reduce the spread of germs and can be cleaned at the docking station to save you time. The mops can also be washed and dried to stop the spread of mold.

The robovac can be controlled via your smartphone, making it much easier to use. For instance, you can use the app to create an area that the vacuum won't enter or mark rooms as separate or schedule cleaning sessions for specific areas. The Eufy S1 Pro also has an auto-emptying dock that collects debris through a trapdoor, and stores it in a disposable or bagless bin, which means you don't have to empty the bin manually like you do with other models.

Ideal for small Spaces

These robots are specifically designed for smaller spaces. They have smaller bins that contain less garbage, and are more efficient than the larger models in navigating tight corners. They can also be tucked under furniture, where the bigger robots struggle to reach. They are also less expensive than the more expensive models, however you will need to empty their dirt bins manually at the end each cleaning session.

A few years back robot vacuums underwent significant changes. Manufacturers began to add sensors that could help them navigate and avoid household items that traditional sensors might be stuck on or across. These advancements reduced the number of times that our testers had to clean up after a robotic snag, whether it was an electrical cord, toy, or piece of pet waste.

However, the new sensors haven't solved all of these machines' problems. The cheaper models are still not able to tackle the same obstacles as older models, and require a certain level of light to be able to see where they're going. If you live in a dark house or have a lot of furniture with low-profiles, consider getting one that uses top-mounted spinning laser units to map your space, as our top overall and runner-up picks do. This lets them work in the dark and avoid obstacles like stairs.

In addition being able to work in the dark, these models can be programmed to use their cliff sensors only on or near the floor, not above them. It's important to cover mirrors to prevent this from happening. The laser used by the LIDAR-based models can bounce off reflective surfaces, making the robot believe it's in a different room.

A few of the models we recommend allow you to set up virtual no-go zones for areas you don't want the robot to go, which is useful if you have small pets or children. These features aren't included on all the models we test, so be sure to review our full reviews of the choices below prior to making a purchase.