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How to Choose the Best Robot Vacuum Cleaner

A robot vacuum can help you save time and hassle when it comes to regular cleaning. Top performers do a good job picking up dust and lightweight debris and many allow you to set no-go zones for pets or power cords.

The pricier ones even mop 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 tested were reliable, user-friendly, and able keep up with the daily debris. You'll want a robot with 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 is a contributing reviewer and writer for shopping at PEOPLE who has tried many robotic vacuums. She's a big fan of robotic vacuums that offer the greatest convenience, such as self-emptying dustbins and charging docks that automatically empty and refill the water tanks used by mopping robots. She's also a big fan of the robots that are able to recognize landmarks such as furniture legs and best self Cleaning vacuum power cords to ensure they don't trip when climbing stairs.

When compared to the top-rated models, this Black and Decker robot vacuum isn't as advanced in its object-avoidance capabilities and its navigation score is lower. It comes with a huge, non-refillable dustbin and a long battery. Additionally, it comes with an option that allows you to schedule cleaning sessions and then return to the place where it stopped last and makes it much easier to cover larger homes. This model is also a good option for pet owners since it is able to spot and prevent tangled hair as well as fallen food particles.

In our tests we tested the Roborock S8 Pro Ultra combines with a LIDAR sensor that can map rooms and identify obstacles using a structured light sensor to identify objects and detect edges. It is able to avoid liquid droplets, stairs, and furniture legs easily using this combination. It can also save up to four floor plans for later use. It is also able to 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 comes with the 3D image of your home, room labels and more advanced cleaning options.

Although this model isn't able to clean as well as our top-rated models but it excels in picking up fine debris like baking soda and sand as well as larger items like orzo pasta and metal screws. The only downside is that it can't mop and has a slightly less impressive navigation system.

The 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 carpet and rug. Many models do a good job of picking up dust that is embedded in carpets with low pile and a few do a decent job at picking up heavier debris such as orzo pasta, metal screws, and pet hair. They don't pick-up small particles like an upright or canister, and may miss dirt that is close to baseboards or thresholds.

For carpeted homes, a 2-in-1 robot mop/vacuum is the best choice. You can exchange a cleaning bin for a moist mopping mat. The Roborock Q Revo is a 2-in-1 robotic vacuum/mop that is able to clean and mop simultaneously with circular pads that spin at 200 revolutions per minute. It detects and raises the pads when it comes into contact with carpet to prevent wetting the floor, and you don't have to take them off or replace them after every use. The Q Revo is also superior to other robot vacuums/mops in avoiding obstacles such as rugs and Top Rated Robot Vacuum thresholds, and eliminating obstacles.

The iRobot Roomba Combo i5 is another option worth considering. It did well in our tests and you can set it up to schedule it to clean your home when you are away. It can be set to mop only. We liked its navigation on floors that are not bare and rugs. The Combo i5 also has a extremely long run time and a great path-planning feature for such a small device.

If you're looking for a more modern model, you can look at the Shark AI Ultra 2-in-1 Self-Empty Robot Vacuum & Mop. It has a huge charging dock that can go weeks without needing to be empty and boasts amazing navigation abilities and auto-emptying on both carpets and floors that are not cleaned. It's also got a smart-mapping system and can be programmed to only operate at certain times of the day (a useful feature to keep mischievous kids and dextrous pets from causing chaos). The Shark is less powerful than other mop/robot combination models however, it still manages to pick hair and pet hair with a high degree of accuracy. It's also the most affordable price of our top picks.

Best for Hard Flooring

Robot vacuums are best for floors made of hardwood, since they can navigate through obstacles with ease without causing damage the surfaces that are not. They are fantastic in removing dust and crumbs, but they struggle with pet hair and larger debris. They don't have the suction of a high-end canister or upright vacuum, making them a poor choice for deep cleaning upholstery or carpeted areas.

The best two-in-1 robots combine a vacuum and a mop to complete an entire task in one go. If you have flooring that is mixed, look for a model equipped with an onboard sensor that detects changes in the floor's texture and adjusts suction to match. This feature is available on the ECOVACS Deebot T9+ and allows it to move seamlessly from hard carpeting to soft carpeting.

If you have a lot of hardwood floors in your home, you may want to consider a robot mop and vacuum combination like the Eufy S1 Pro. This model features a powerful robot vacuum with smart navigation to clean hardwood and other hard surfaces. Additionally, it can mop as well. Its sensors assist it in avoiding stairs and other hazards so you don't need to worry about the robot falling down the stairs and breaking your hardwood.

When it comes to mop pads, the Eufy S1 Pro is designed to actually wash hardwood floors with downward pressure, rather than wipe them to get rid of light dirt and dust. The pads that are reusable reduce waste and spread less germs. They can also be cleaned in docking stations to reduce time. The mop pads can also be cleaned and dried to stop the spread of mold.

Both the robovac and mop can be controlled by your smartphone to make it easier to manage the device. For instance, you can use the app to set up an area where the vacuum can't go or mark rooms as separate or schedule cleaning sessions for certain areas. The eufy S1 Pro has an auto-emptying port that collects debris through trapdoors and then puts it in a bag-less or disposable bin. This means you don't need to empty the bin manually as often as with other models.

Ideal for small Spaces

These robots are specifically designed for smaller spaces. They have smaller bins that contain less garbage, and are more efficient than larger models in navigating tight corners. They can also be tucked under furniture, where the larger robots are unable to reach. These robots are also cheaper than higher-end models, but you'll have to empty their dirt bins manually at the end each cleaning session.

A few years ago, robot cleaner vacuums underwent a major transformation as manufacturers began adding sensors to help navigate and avoid household objects that traditional sensors would become stuck on or over. These improvements reduced the number times that our testers were required to clean up after a robotic snag.

However, the new sensors haven't resolved all of the problems these machines have. The less expensive models are unable to navigate the same obstacles as older models, and require some level of illumination to be able to see where they're going. Consider getting one that has a spinning LIDAR device placed on top of the model to trace the space. Our best overall models and runners-up models use this. This allows them to work in the dark and avoid obstacles such as stairs.

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

Some of the models that we recommend will allow you to create virtual no-go zones for areas you don't wish the robot to visit. This is a great option if you have pets or small children. These features aren't on all models we test. Read our full reviews before making your choice.