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How to Choose the Best Robot Vacuum Cleaner

A robot vacuum can save you lots of time and hassle when it comes to regular cleaning. The top models do a great job picking up dust and other small particles and many allow you to designate no-go zones in pets or power cords.

The higher-end models even sweep your floors, but they can't climb the stairs. Make sure you choose models with intelligent mapping, real-time safety features, and large self-emptying bins.

Best Overall

The top robots we've tested in our testing are efficient and user-friendly, and able to cope with everyday debris. You'll also need a robot capable of handling stairs and that has decent cleaning power for carpets. If you want a robot that has additional features, you should consider a model that has smart mapping technology, or an app to control it remotely.

Camryn Rabideau is a contributing shopping writer and product reviewer at PEOPLE who has tried numerous robotic vacuums. She prefers the robovacs with the most features, such as those that have self-emptying bins and charging stations that automatically empty and fill the water tanks used to mop robotic vacuums. She also likes the robots that can detect landmarks such as furniture legs and power cords, so they don't get caught when climbing the stairs.

When compared to the top-rated models, this Black and Decker robot vacuum has less object-avoidance technology and its score for navigation is lower. It comes with a huge non-refillable dustbin as well as a long battery. It also comes with a feature which allows you to schedule cleaning times and then return to the place it was last. This makes it easier for you to clean larger homes. This model is a good option for pet owners, since it is able to avoid hair tangles and food particles.

In our tests, we discovered that the Roborock S8 Pro Ultra combined the LIDAR (light) sensor that can identify obstacles and map rooms with a structured-light sensor to identify objects and detect edges. This combination lets it avoid steps, drops of liquid, and furniture legs easily and save up to four floor maps to be used in the future for reference. It is also able to stop the cleaning process at any time and pick up where it left off, so you can do chores while the robot works. The included app offers the 3D image of your home, room labels, and more advanced cleaning options.

The robot isn't as good at cleaning as our top models, however it is a pro in picking up larger items like orzo pasta, metal screws and fine particles such as sand. Its only downsides are that it cannot mop, and its navigation system is less impressive.

Best for Carpet

If you have carpeting in your home, look for a robotic vacuum cleaner commercial vacuum that has strong pickup and maneuverability scores on carpets and rug. Many models are good at picking up dust in low-pile carpets, and some can be quite effective in cleaning up larger debris, such as orzo pasta and screws made of metal. But they don't pick up fine particles as well as canister or upright vacuums and can miss ground-in dirt close to thresholds and baseboards.

The best choice for most carpeted areas is a 2-in-1 robot vacuum/mop. It allows you to swap out a cleaning bin and a damp mopping pad. The Roborock Q Revo, for example, is a vacuum cleaner and mops with circular pads that rotate at 200 rotations per minute. It recognizes and raises its pads when they come into contact with carpets, preventing the floor from getting wet. You don't have to take them off or replace them every time. The Q Revo is also more efficient than other robot vacuum/mops in keeping away from obstacles and being close to carpets and thresholds.

The iRobot Roomba Combo i5 is another good option. It was a great performer in our tests and you can program it to clean your home even when you're away. It can be set to only mop and we loved its remarkable navigation on carpets and floors, 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 a device of this size.

If you're looking for a top-of-the-line vacuum that is high-tech, the Shark AI Ultra 2-in-1 Robot Vacuum & Mop is a great option. It has a large dock that can last for weeks without having to be cleaned. It also has impressive navigation and auto-emptying capabilities on carpets and floors with no floor. It also comes with a smart mapping system that can be programmed to only run during certain hours (a useful feature for keeping mischievous children and dextrous animals from running amok). The Shark isn't as powerful than other robot vacuums and mops however it's still effective in removing hair and pet hair. It is the most affordable of our top picks.

Best for Hard Flooring

Robot vacuums are a great pick for hardwood floors because they are able to easily maneuver around obstacles without damaging bare surfaces. They are capable of picking up dust and crumbs, but they aren't able to handle pet hair and other large debris. They lack the suction power of a high-end upright or canister vacuum, which is why they're not an ideal choice for carpeted areas or upholstery that needs deep cleaning.

The best home vacuum cleaner robots come with two-in-one features, combining mop and vacuum to do a complete job in one step. If you have floors that are mixed you should look for one with an onboard sensor that detects changes in floor texture and adjusts suction accordingly. The ECOVACS DEEBOT T9+ for example, has this feature and can transition effortlessly from hard to soft carpeting.

If you have lots of hardwood flooring in your home you may want to consider a robotic mop and vacuum combo like the Eufy S1 Pro. This model is a powerful robotic vacuum that has intelligent navigation to clean hardwood and other hard surfaces, plus it has the ability to mop as well. Its sensors allow it to avoid hazards such as stairs.

The Eufy S1 Pro mop is designed to clean hardwood floors using downward pressure, not simply swab them to remove dust and dirt. The mop pads are reusable, which reduce waste, make it less likely to spread germs and can be cleaned at the docking station to save you time. The mops are also able to be washed, dried and used again.

The robovac is controlled by your smartphone, making it easier to use. You can, for example, use the app to create zones that the vacuum won't enter, or to label rooms, or plan specific cleaning times. The Eufy S1 Pro also has an auto-emptying dock that collects debris through a trapdoor and is then stored in a disposable or bagless bin, which means you don't need to empty the bin manually as often as you do with other models.

Best for Small Spaces

Like the name suggests, these robots are Best robot vacuum for large house to be used in small areas. They have smaller bins, which can hold less debris. They are also more efficient in getting around corners better as opposed to larger models. They can also fit under furniture where larger robots have difficulty reaching. They are generally less expensive than the more expensive models, as well, but you'll have to empty their dirt compartments at the end of each cleaning session.

A few years back robotic vacuums experienced significant changes. Manufacturers began adding sensors that allowed them to navigate around and avoid household items that their conventional sensors might get stuck on or run across. These advancements decreased the amount 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 resolved all of the problems these machines have. The lower-end models are not able to traverse the same obstacles as the older models, and they need some level of illumination to know where they are going. If you reside in a dark area or have a lot of low-profile furniture, consider purchasing a top-mounted spinning LIDAR unit to map your space, as our top overall and runner-up picks do. This allows them to work in the dark and avoid obstacles such as stairs.

In addition being capable of working in the dark, these models can be set to use their cliff sensors only close to or on the automatic floor cleaner, not above them. You'll still need to cover any mirrors that might interfere with this function however, since the laser used by a LIDAR-based model can bounce off reflective surfaces, causing the robot to think it's in another room.

Some of the models we recommend also allow you to create virtual no-go zones in areas you don't want the robot to move, which is useful if you have small children or pets. These features aren't included on all the models we test and recommend that you go through our complete reviews of the models below prior to making a purchase.