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How to Choose the Best Robot Vacuum Cleaner

Robot vacuums will save you time and effort when it comes to cleaning. The top models do a great job picking up dust and lightweight debris and allow you to designate no-go zones in pet areas or power cords.

The higher-end models even sweep your floors, though they aren't able to climb stairs. Look for models with intelligent mapping, real-time hazard avoidance, and large self-emptying bins.

Best Overall

The best robots we tried were efficient, easy-to-use, and able keep up with daily debris. You'll want a robot with decent carpet-picking power and the capability to climb stairs. If you're looking for additional features, you may be interested in a model that uses smart vacuum cleaner mapping technology, or an application that allows you to control it remotely.

Camryn Rabideau is a contributing shopping writer and product reviewer at PEOPLE who has tested dozens of robotic vacuums. She's a huge fan of robot vacuums that provide the greatest convenience, such as self-emptying dustbins and charging docks that automatically empty and fill the water tanks used by mopping robots. She also enjoys robots that recognize landmarks such as furniture legs and power cables, so they won't get tripped up when climbing stairs.

When compared with the top-rated models this Black and Decker robot vacuum is less equipped with object-avoidance technology and its score for navigation is lower. It comes with a large non-refillable dustbin as well as an extended battery. In addition, it has an option that allows you to schedule cleaning sessions and return to the location where it stopped last, making it easier to cover larger homes. This model is a good choice for pet owners as it can avoid hair tangles and food particles.

In our tests, we observed that the Roborock S8 Pro Ultra combined with a LIDAR (light) sensor that can map rooms and detect obstacles by using a structured-light sensor to detect objects and detect edges. The combination lets it avoid stairs, droplets of liquid and furniture legs easily and save up to four floor maps to be used in the future for references. It is able to stop and restart cleaning at any time, so that you can continue doing chores while it is working. The app offers a 3D view 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 removing small particles like sand and baking soda as well as larger items, such as orzo pasta and [Redirect-302] screws made of metal. The only drawback is that it can't mop and has a slightly less efficient navigation system.

Best for Carpet

If you have carpeting in your home, you should look for a vacuum that has strong pickup and maneuverability scores on carpet and rug. Many models are good at cleaning dust from low-pile rugs. Some can be quite effective in 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 be unable to pick up dirt close to baseboards or thresholds.

The best option for carpeted areas is a 2-in-1 robot vacuum/mop, which allows you to swap out a cleaning bin and mopping pad with damp. The Roborock Q Revo is a 2-in-1 robot vacuum cleaner Best vacuum and mop that can clean and mop simultaneously with circular pads spinning at 200 rpm. It detects and raises the pads when it is in contact with carpet to prevent wetting the floor. Additionally, you don't need to remove or replace them after every use. The Q Revo is also more efficient than other robot vacuums and mops in the absence of obstacles and in getting close to rugs and thresholds.

Another option that is worth considering 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 be set to only mop and we loved its impressive navigation on both carpets and floors, as well as its ability to go over and up onto furniture. The Combo i5 also has a very long run time and excellent path planning for such a small device.

If you're looking for a more high-tech model, consider the Shark AI Ultra 2-in-1 Self-Empty Robot Vacuum & Mop. It comes with a large charging dock that can last for weeks without needing to be emptied, and it has amazing navigation capabilities and auto-emptying on both bare floors and carpets. It also has a smart mapping system and can be programmed to only run for certain times (a beneficial feature to keep pets and children who are prone to mischief from running amok). The Shark isn't as powerful than other robot vacuum/mop combos however it's still effective in removing hair and pet hair. It is the best value of our top picks.

best value robot vacuum for Hard Floors

Robot vacuums are best for floors with hardwood floors because they can maneuver around obstacles without causing damage to floors that aren't. They are excellent at of removing crumbs and dust, but they struggle with pet hair and other larger particles. They don't have the suction of an upright or a top-quality canister vacuum, which makes them unsuitable for deep cleaning upholstery or carpeted areas.

The best two-in-one robots combine a vacuum and a mop to complete the entire chore in one go. If you have mixed flooring you should look for a model with an onboard sensor that detects changes in the floor's texture and adjusts suction accordingly. This feature is available on the ECOVACS Deebot T9+ and lets it move seamlessly from hard carpeting to soft carpeting.

If you have lots of hardwood floors in your home, you might want to consider a robotic vacuum cleaner on sale mop and vacuum combo like the Eufy S1 Pro. This model features a powerful robot vacuum with intelligent navigation to clean hardwood and other hard surfaces. Additionally, it can mop as well. Its sensors let it stay clear of hazards like stairs.

When it comes to mop pads the Eufy S1 Pro is designed to actually wash hardwood floors using downward pressure rather than wipe them to get rid of light dust and dirt. Its reusable mop pads reduce the amount of waste, and make it less likely to spread germs and can be cleaned at the docking station, saving your time. The mops can also be dried, washed and used again.

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

Best suited for small Spaces

Like the name suggests, these robots are best to be used in small spaces. They have smaller bins which hold less garbage. They are also more efficient when it comes to moving around corners more efficiently as opposed to larger models. They can also be tucked under furniture, where larger robots are unable to reach. These robots are also cheaper than more expensive models, but you'll need to empty their dirt bins manually at the end each cleaning session.

A few years ago, robot vacuums underwent a major transformation when manufacturers started adding sensors to help them navigate around and avoid household objects that traditional sensors would become stuck on or over. This improved the number of times that our testers were required to clean up after a robotic accident.

However, the new sensors aren't solving all of the problems these machines have. The cheaper models are still unable to navigate the same obstacles as the older models, and require an adequate amount of light to be able to see where they're moving. 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 avoid stairs and other barriers when working in darkness.

In addition to being capable of working in dark and in the dark, these models can be configured to use their cliff sensors only when they're near or on the floor, not above them. It's essential to cover mirrors in order to stop this from occurring. The laser used by the LIDAR-based models could bounce off reflective surfaces, causing the robot to believe it's in a different room.

Some of the models that we recommend allow you to create virtual no-go zones for areas that you don't want the robot to go to. This is a great option if you have pets or small children. These features aren't included on all the models we test so make sure to read our full reviews of the models below before you make a purchase.