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The Best Robot Vacuum Cleaner

Vacuuming is the bane of a lot of people's lives, but robot vacuums make it a little less tedious. Modern models can also mop, and even climb (small) steps.

They have a small dustbin that they empty themselves and some are operated by a smartphone app instead of a physical remote. Some come with mapping features to aid in navigation.

1. Power

With 8,000Pa of suction power, our top pick for robot vacuums is powerful enough to take care of the most difficult dirt patches and hairs. Its slim square shape enables it to slide underneath furniture like beds and sofas. Dual-Laser LIDAR technology allows for precise obstacle avoidance and intelligent navigation. It also does an excellent job at cleaning up pet hair, baking soda, and other debris close to baseboards and in corners.

Other powerful robots on this list, besides the DEEBOT X2 OMNI include the iRobot Roomba J7+ aswell as the Roborock S8 Pro Ultra. The Roborock S8 Pro Ultra has docking stations that automatically performs maintenance. It also comes with mopping capabilities. Its powerful suction and efficient mopping helped keep my floors clear of pet hair, muddy paw prints, and other debris during every flooring type test we conducted.

In the lower price range, a model with around 2,500Pa of suction is sufficient for most homes. These models are quieter, and therefore a better option for those with sensitive ears. These units are not silent however they are not the same volume as conversations at home.

Think about your budget and cleaning requirements to determine the best combination of power and usability. For regular light-duty cleaning you will require a longer time-to-run and less suction is needed. For heavy-duty cleaning, weekly runs require maximum power. Consider your flooring, layout of your home and cleaning schedules to determine the best model for your needs. We recommend looking through our complete list of robot vacuum reviews (discover this) and ratings to get more information on the latest models available. Many users report that their carpets and floors appear cleaner after introducing a robot vacuum mop cleaner robot to their home.

2. Navigation

A robot vacuum can't do its job properly without knowing how to navigate around your home. This is why the most effective robots depend on advanced navigation technology that effectively scans rooms and creates an outline map to ensure thorough cleaning without being lost or hitting obstacles. There are three kinds of robot navigation that include LiDAR, camera and sensor.

The most expensive models employ LiDAR to create a digital map of the room, offering the highest levels of accuracy and efficiency. Bump sensors are utilized in cheaper models, but they can be inaccurate and miss a lot of debris when working in dark places. Most robots also feature cliff sensors to keep them from falling down stairs or other falls.

Many of the robots I tested employed object recognition to skillfully navigate things like fake dog turds and cords, but the best was the Eufy X10. It was equipped with powerful mop heads that oscillate and a user-friendly app, and superb mapping capabilities.

Other features worth considering include floor type sensors that can detect carpets that are hard and soft and automatically boost suction power when needed. Certain robots, like the Roborock mops, use mopping pad lifts to get into corners and clean up dried spills. Many hybrids are able to apply cleaning solutions to stubborn staining.

A smaller size of the bin means less frequent emptying, and a larger one will save you money on replacements. The most affordable robotic cleaners generally use a small disposable dust bag, whereas the mid-range models typically have larger 3L dustbins that last for ages. Some premium robots like the EcoVACS DEEBOT OMNI Station can self-empty and fill up their water tanks, allowing hands-free convenience.

3. App control

Most robot vacuums come with an app that can monitor the progress of cleaning, schedule sessions and connect to smart home devices. Many also can sync with Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant for control via voice. Some models have an on-screen remote that allows you to begin the process, pause it, and return to dock. Select a model with a larger trash bin and can self-empty instead of one that needs manual emptying.

Some robots that vacuum and mop are equipped with mapping technology that can help them recognize obstacles, such as staircases, and prevents them from hitting furniture. Certain robovacs let you define no-go zones and rooms to ensure that they only clean areas that require the most. They also have cliff sensors to stop them from falling down the stairs, which is especially helpful in multi-level homes.

If you intend to make use of your robot vacuum to clean rug carpets, you should choose a model which can be used for dry and wet mopping. You'll get better results with a robot vac that can remove its own mop pad too, which you can then rinse and reattach when it's time for another cleaning cycle. Also, look for a machine with a rubber roller that is less prone to knots caused by pet hair and other debris than a bristle roll, as found on some smaller models. Check the robot's side brushes and brushroll for any debris that might have been stuck to them. Do this at least every week. If you notice that they're starting to clog, it might be time to buy replacement parts.

4. Debris collection

Robot vacuums are created, as the name suggests to remove dust and other debris on your floors. The best robot vacuums will collect tiny particles like baking soda and sand, as well as larger ones such as metal screws orzo, as well as pet hair. They also deliver better results on carpets with a low pile than many manual vacuums.

In all flooring types, the top-performing robots had pickup scores of more than 95%. The ECOVACS DEEBOT X2 OMNI and the Roborock Q Revo were two of our best automatic vacuum and mop-performing bots in this category. Both are highly automated with docking stations that perform maintenance by themselves and app features which make them extremely user-friendly.

They both have self-emptying bins that automatically suck up the contents of the wastebasket, and clean the washboard while mowing. They also have suction of 8,000Pa, smart mapping technology, and advanced obstacle avoidance technology that helps them navigate even the most difficult areas. The ECOVACS robot is among the few that can automatic vacuum cleaner carpet and remove the mop pads. This makes it an ideal option for people who need to switch between mopping and vacuuming frequently.

If you're looking for a more affordable option, we suggest the iRobot Roomba Kombo J7+, our budget choice. It offers LIDAR navigation for reasonable prices and decent performance in the collection of debris. It is slow at mapping out rooms and is prone to hitting obstacles, but the cost is less than our other picks.

5. Battery life

The top robot vacuums are made to let you move moving with your day while keeping your floors clean and spick and clean. You'll still need to manually vacuum your home every so often however, robovacs can aid in maintaining a certain level of cleanliness and even clean when you are away.

To maximize the time you get from your robovac, look for a model with excellent battery life. If you select the highest power setting, a model should last about two cleaning sessions. This is less than a size vacuum cleaner, however it should be enough to cover most homes. If you don't want to sit around waiting for your robovac recharges you could select one that will automatically make its way back to the base station to recharge.

If you are looking for a robovac that does a amount of everything, you should consider an all-in-one machine that can mop as well. Eufy's X10 is the top model in this category comes with self-emptying and self refilling for the dust bin, the water tank, and the mop pad. It can be programmed to automatically refill and wash its mops once they are out.

Its dependable carpet and hard floor pick up excellent hair pickup, tangle avoidance, and near-perfect auto empty score makes it the clear winner of our test scores. It's not cheap, however and unless you live in a the smallest of homes with no pets, it could be too pricey for some. The runner-up is the Dreametech D10+, has identical performance, but is priced 25% less.