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How to Choose the Best Robot Vacuum Cleaner

Robot vacuums can save you time and effort when it comes to cleaning. Top performers do a good job of removing dust and other small particles, and most allow you to create no-go zones for pet areas or power cords.

The higher-end models even sweep your floors, but they can't climb the stairs. Choose models that have intelligent mapping, real-time hazards avoidance, and roomy self-emptying bins.

Best Overall

The top robots we tested were user-friendly, efficient, and able keep up with the daily debris. You'll want a robot with adequate carpet-picking capabilities and the capability to climb stairs. If you're looking to add more features, you may be interested in a robot that uses smart mapping technology, or an application that allows you to control it remotely.

Camryn Rabideau, a contributing shopping writer at PEOPLE and a product reviewer who has tested numerous robotic vacuums, is acknowledged for her work in testing hundreds of robot vacuums. She's a huge fan of robotic vacuums that offer the greatest convenience, such as self-emptying bins and charging docks that automatically empty and fill water tanks for mopping robots. She also likes the robots that are able to detect landmarks such as furniture legs and power cords, so they don't get caught when climbing stairs.

Compared with the top-rated models this Black and Decker vacuum has less object-avoidance technology, and its navigation score is lower. However, it has an enormous dust bin that doesn't need frequent emptying, and has a long battery life. Additionally, it comes with the ability to schedule cleaning sessions and then return to the location where it last stopped which makes it easier to cover larger spaces. This model is also a great option for pet owners as it is able to spot and avoid tangled hair and fallen food particles.

In our tests in our tests, the Roborock S8 Pro Ultra combines an LIDAR sensor that maps rooms and identify obstacles using an organized light sensor to identify objects and detect edges. This combination lets it stay clear of stairs, drops of liquid and furniture legs with ease and save up to four floor maps to be used in the future for reference. It can also stop the cleaning process at any time and pick up where it left off and let you do chores while the robot vacuum cleaner industrial does its work. The app comes with a 3D representation of your home, room labels, and more advanced cleaning options.

This robot is not as good at cleaning as our top models, but it is great at picking up heavier items like orzo pasta, metal screws and even fine particles like sand. The only downside is that it's not able to mop, and has a slightly less effective navigation system.

Best for Carpet

If you have carpeting in your home, you should look for a robotic vacuum that has good pickup and a high score for maneuverability on carpets and rug. Many models do a good job of picking up dust that is embedded in carpets with low pile and some do a decent job at cleaning up larger debris such as orzo pasta, metal screws, and pet hair. However, they can't handle fine particles like an upright or canister vacuum and may also miss ground-in dirt close to baseboards and thresholds.

For homes with carpets, a 2-in-1 robot mop/vacuum is the best robovac option. You can exchange a cleaning bin for a moist mopping mat. The Roborock Q Revo is a 2-in-1 robot vacuum and mop that can clean and mop at the same time with circular pads that spin at 200 rpm. It recognizes and raises its pads when they come into contact with carpets, preventing the flooring from getting wet. You don't have remove them or replace them every time. The Q Revo is also superior to other robot vacuums and mops in staying clear of obstacles such as rugs and thresholds, and avoiding obstacles.

Another good option is the iRobot Roomba Combo i5, which did exceptionally well in our tests and can be scheduled via the app to clean your home when you're away from home. It can also be set to only mop and we loved its excellent navigation on bare floors and rugs, as well as its ability to climb over and up onto furniture. The Combo i5 also has a very long runtime and excellent path planning for such a small device.

If you're looking for a high-tech vacuum Shark AI Ultra 2-in-1 Robot Vacuum & Mop is a great alternative. It comes with a large dock that can last for weeks without needing to be emptied. It also has amazing capability to auto-empty carpets and floors with no floor. It also has a smart vacuum 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 has less suction power than some other robot vacuum/mop combos however it's still efficient in removing hair and pet hair. It is the best value of our top picks.

The best choice for hardwood floors

budget robot vacuum vacuums are a great option for hardwood floors since they are able to maneuver around obstacles and not damage bare surfaces. They are capable of removing dust and crumbs, but they aren't able to handle pet hair and larger debris. They lack the suction power of an expensive upright or canister vacuum robot, so they're not an ideal choice for carpeted areas or upholstery that needs deep cleaning.

The most effective robots are those that are two-in-one, which combine the power of a mop with a vacuum to complete the job in one go. If you have mixed flooring you should look for one with an onboard sensor which detects changes in floor texture and adjusts suction accordingly. The ECOVACS DEEBOT T9+, for instance, has this feature and can transition seamlessly from soft to hard carpeting.

If you have lots of hardwood flooring in your home you might want to think about a robot mop and vacuum like the Eufy S1 Pro. This model has a powerful robotic vacuum equipped with smart navigation that can clean hardwood floors and other surfaces. It can also mop. Its sensors help it avoid the stairs and other hazards, so you don't need to worry about the bot plummeting down the stairs and damaging your hardwood.

The eufy S1 Pro mop is designed to wash hardwood floors using downward pressure, not simply swab them in order to remove dust and dirt. The mop pads are reusable, which reduce the amount of waste, and reduce the spread of germs, and can be cleaned in the docking station, saving your time. The mops can also be dried, washed, and reused.

The robovac can be controlled via your smartphone, making it much easier to use. For instance, you can make use of the app to designate a no-go zone where the vacuum can't go or mark rooms as separate or schedule cleaning sessions for certain areas. The eufy S1 Pro also has an auto-emptying dock that collects debris through a trapdoor and puts it in a bagless or disposable bin, so you don't need to manually empty the bin every time as you would with other models.

Ideal for small Spaces

As the name implies the robots are best suited for small spaces. They have smaller bins that can hold less debris, and they're more efficient than larger models when it comes to navigating tight corners. They can also fit under furniture, where the bigger robots struggle to reach. They tend to be cheaper than the higher-end models however, you'll need to empty their dirt storage compartments at the end of each cleaning session.

A few years ago robot vacuums underwent significant changes. Manufacturers began adding sensors that could help them navigate and avoid household items that their traditional sensors could get stuck on or run across. These advances 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.

The new sensors haven't eliminated all the problems with these machines however. The lower-end models are unable to navigate the same obstacles as older models, and they need a certain level of light to be able to be able to see where they're going. Look into a model that uses a spinning LIDAR unit that is mounted on top to map the area. Our top models and runners-up models have this feature. This allows them to work in the dark and avoid obstacles such as stairs.

In addition to being capable of working in the dark they can also be programmed to use their cliff sensors only when they're near or on the floor, not when they're above them. It is still recommended to cover any mirrors that might hinder this function, though, as the laser used by a laser-based model could bounce off reflective surfaces, causing the Robot vacuum sale to believe it's in a different room.

Some of the models that we recommend let you create virtual no-go areas for areas that you don't want the robot to visit. This can be helpful when you have pets or small children. Those features aren't available on all the models we've tested, so be sure to go through our complete reviews of the models below before making your purchase.