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How to Choose the Best Robot Vacuum Cleaner

Robot vacuums will save you time and effort when it comes to regular cleaning. Top performers are good at cleaning up dust, light debris and cords.

The pricier ones even mop your floors--though they still can't climb the stairs. Find models that feature intelligent mapping, real-time hazards avoidance, and spacious self-emptying bins.

Best Overall

The top robots we tested were efficient, easy-to-use and able to cope with daily debris. You'll need a robot that has decent carpet-picking power and the ability to take on stairs. If you're looking for a model that has additional features, you should consider one that comes with smart mapping technology, or an app to control it remotely.

Camryn Rabideau, a contributing shopping writer at PEOPLE and a product reviewer who has tested several robotic vacuums, has been acknowledged for her work in testing hundreds of robot vacuums. She's a big fan of robotic vacuums robot that offer the greatest convenience, such as self-emptying dustbins and charging docks that automatically empty and fill water tanks for mopping robots. She's also a big fan of the robots that can detect landmarks such as furniture legs and power cords to ensure they don't get tripped up when climbing steps.

In comparison to the top-rated models, this Black and Decker robot vacuum has less object-avoidance technology, and its navigation score is lower. It has a large non-refillable dustbin as well as an extended battery. In addition, it has an option that allows you to plan cleaning times and return to the place where it last stopped and makes it much easier to cover larger spaces. This model is an excellent choice for pet owners because it will prevent the tangles of fur and food particles.

In our tests, we discovered that the Roborock S8 Pro Ultra combined with a LIDAR (light) sensor which can identify obstacles and map rooms using a structured-light sensor that can detect objects and detect edges. The 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 references. It can also stop the cleaning process at any time and return to where it stopped and let you do chores while the robot does its work. The app provides the 3D image 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 is superior in picking up fine debris such as baking soda and sand as well as larger items like orzo pasta and screws made of metal. The only drawback is that it isn't able to mop and has a slightly less effective navigation system.

The best for Carpet

If you have carpeting, choose a robot vacuum with a high rating for carpet and rug mobility and pickup. Many models are good at cleaning dust from low-pile rugs, and some do a decently job of picking up heavier debris such as orzo pasta and screws made of metal. They can't take in small particles like an upright or canister, and may miss dirt close to thresholds or baseboards.

For carpeted homes, a 2-in-1 robotic vacuum/mop is the best robot vacuums option. You can swap out a cleaning bin to a damp mopping mat. The Roborock Q Revo, for example, vacuums and mops wet with circular pads that spin at a speed of 200 rotations per minute. It is able to detect and lift its pads when it comes in contact with carpet, preventing the floor from becoming wet. You don't need to take them off or replace them every time. The Q Revo also performs better than other robot vacuums and mops in avoiding obstacles and being close to carpets and thresholds.

The iRobot Roomba Combo i5 is another good option. It did well in our tests and you can program it to clean your home when you are 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 go up and over furniture. The Combo i5 has a long runtime and excellent path-planning for an item of this size.

If you want a more advanced model, look into the Shark AI Ultra 2-in-1 Self-Empty Robot Vacuum & Mop. It comes with a huge dock that can last for weeks and not need to be cleaned. It also has amazing ability to navigate and auto-empty on carpets and floors with no floor. It also comes with a smart mapping system that can be set to run only during specific times (a useful feature for keeping the sly children and animals from running amok). The Shark is less powerful than other mop/robot combinations however, it still picks hair and pet hair very well. It's also the best value of our top choices.

Best for Hard Flooring

Robot vacuums are the best self cleaning robot vacuum (published on Graphicscience) choice for floors made of hardwood, since they can maneuver through obstacles with ease without causing damage bare surfaces. They are capable of picking up dust and crumbs, but they struggle with pet hair and larger debris. They also lack the suction power of a high-end upright or canister vacuum, meaning they're not the best choice for carpeted rooms or upholstery that requires deep cleaning.

The most effective two-in-one robots incorporate mopping and vacuum and take care of an entire task in one go. If you have flooring that is mixed choose models equipped with an onboard sensor that detects changes in floor texture and adjusts suction to match. The ECOVACS DEEBOT T9+ for instance, comes with this feature and can transition effortlessly from hard to soft carpeting.

If your home is mostly made up of hardwood floors, you should consider a robotic 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 help it avoid stairs and other hazards so you don't have to worry about the robot falling down the stairs and breaking your hardwood.

The Eufy S1 Pro mop is designed to clean hardwood floors using downward pressure, instead of simply swab them in order to remove dust and dirt. Its reusable mop pads reduce the amount of waste, and spread germs less, and can be cleaned in the docking station, saving your time. The mop pads can also be washed and dried to avoid spreading mold.

Both the robovac as well as the mop are both controlled by your smartphone to make it easier to manage the device. For instance you can use the app to create a zone that the vacuum cannot enter, label separate rooms, or schedule cleaning times for specific areas. The Eufy S1 Pro also has an auto-emptying dock, which collects debris through a trapdoor, and stores it in a bagless robot vacuum or disposable bin, so you don't have to manually empty the bin like you do with other models.

Best for Small Spaces

These robots are designed for smaller spaces. They have smaller bins that contain less waste, and they're more efficient than the larger models when it comes to navigating tight corners. They can also fit under furniture where larger robots can't reach. These robots are also cheaper than more expensive models, but you'll have to empty their dirt bins manually at the end of each cleaning session.

A few years ago robot vacuums underwent an important change. Manufacturers began adding sensors that could help them navigate and avoid household items that their conventional sensors might become stuck on or run across. These improvements reduced the number times our testers had to clean up after a robot accident.

The new sensors don't solve all the problems with these machines however. The lower-end models are not able to traverse the same obstacles as older models, and they require an adequate amount of light in order to know where they are moving. Look into a model that uses a spinning LIDAR device that is mounted on top to map the area. Our best overall model and the runners-up have this feature. This allows them to work in the dark and avoid obstacles like stairs.

In addition being able to work in the dark they can also be programmed to use their cliff sensors only when they're on or near the floor, not when they're above them. You'll still want to cover any mirrors that could interfere with this function, though, as the laser used by a LIDAR-based model could bounce off reflective surfaces, causing the robot to believe it's in a different room.

Some of the models we recommend let you 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 present on all models we test. Check out our complete reviews before making your choice.