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The Best Robot Vacuum Cleaner

Vacuuming is the bane of many lives however, robot vacuums make it a little easier. Modern models mop and can even climb (small) steps.

They have a small trash bin that they empty themselves and some of them can be operated by a smartphone app instead of a physical remote. Some have mapping features that aid in navigation.

1. Power

Our top pick for robotic vacuums has suction power of 8000Pa, which is strong enough to remove even the most difficult dirt patches and hairs. The ultra-thin shape of the square allows it to slide beneath furniture such as beds and sofas. Dual-Laser LIDAR technology offers accurate obstacle avoidance and intelligent navigation. It also does a great job at cleaning up pet hair baking soda, other debris near the baseboards as well as in corners.

Apart from the DEEBOT X2 OMNI, other top-of-the-line bots on this list include the IRobot Roomba j7+ and the Roborock S8 Pro Ultra. The Roborock S8 Pro Ultra has a docking station which automatically handles maintenance. It also comes with mopping capabilities. Its powerful suction and effective mopping kept my floors free of pet hair as well as muddy paw prints and other debris throughout every floor type test that we conducted.

In the lower price range, a unit with a suction capacity of around 2,500Pa is sufficient for most homes. These units are quieter and therefore a better option for those who have sensitive ears. They're not quiet, but they're just the same volume as a normal conversation at home.

Take into consideration your budget and cleaning needs to determine the best combination of power and efficiency. For light-duty cleaning that is frequent, a longer runtime with less suction is recommended. Weekly heavy-duty cleaning requires the most power. Then assess your flooring, layout of your home, and cleaning schedules to select the best model for your needs. We recommend looking through our full list of robot vacuum reviews and ratings for more information on the latest models available. Many users have reported that their carpets and floor look cleaner after using a robot vacuum.

2. Navigation

A robot automatic vacuum and mop can't perform its task if it does not know how to navigate around your home. The best robots use sophisticated navigation technology to scan rooms and create a map, ensuring thorough cleaning without getting stuck or hitting obstacles. There are three major types of robot navigation: LiDAR-based, sensor-based and camera-based.

LiDAR is used by the most expensive models to create a virtual space map, which offers the highest levels of accuracy and efficiency. Cheaper models depend on bump sensors, which are less accurate and can miss many debris in dark spaces. The majority of robots have cliff sensors to stop them from falling down stairs or other drops.

Several robots in my tests employed object recognition to skillfully navigate around things such as fake dog turds and cords, but the most effective was the Eufy X10. It was a fantastic mapping device and powerful oscillating mops that could be used as an intuitive app and the ability to clean by zone, room or entire home.

Other features worth considering include sensors for floors that can recognize carpets with soft and hard floors automatically increasing suction power when needed. Some robots, such as the Roborock mop, utilize mopping pad lifts to get into corners and eliminate dried spills. Many hybrids can apply cleaning solution on staining that is difficult to remove.

A smaller bin will require less frequent emptying while larger ones will cost less to replace. The cheapest robotic cleaners usually employ a tiny disposable dust bag, but most mid-range models have larger 3L dustbins that last for many years. Certain premium robots such as the ECOVACS DEEBOT OMNI Station are able to self-empty and fill up their water tanks, allowing hands-free convenience.

3. App control

The best robot vacuums come with an app that allows you to monitor cleaning progress and schedule sessions and connect to smart home devices to allow hands-free control. They also can sync with Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant for voice-based control. Some have a remote control that lets you start the process, pause it and then return to dock. Choose a model that has an extra large dustbin and is able to self-empty, rather than one that needs manual emptying.

Some robots are equipped with mapping technology to help them avoid obstacles such as stairs and furniture. Certain robovacs let you define no-go zones and rooms to ensure that they only clean areas that require it the most. They also have cliff sensor to keep them from falling, which is particularly useful in multi-level homes.

If you want to make use of your robot vacuum for cleaning carpets, select a model which can be used for wet and dry mopping. You'll get better results with an vac that is able to remove its own mop pad, as well, which you can then rinse and reattach when it comes time for another cleaning robot mop and vacuum cycle. Find robots that have an elastomer roller. It will be less likely to get caught from pet hair or other debris. Check the robot's side brush and brushroll for any debris that may have been stuck to them. Make sure to do this at least twice a week. If you notice that they are getting clogged it might be time to purchase replacement parts.

4. Debris collection

Robot vacuums are made to, as the name suggests, to remove dust and other debris from your floors. The best robot vacuums can pick up tiny particles like baking soda and sand and larger ones like metal screws, orzo, and pet hair. They also provide better results on carpets with a low pile than many manual vacuums.

All flooring types are covered, and the top performing robots had pick-up scores of over 95 percent. The ECOVACS DEEBOT X2 OMNI and the Roborock Q Revo were two of our top-performing robots in this category. Both are highly automated, with docking stations that perform maintenance by themselves and features in the app that make them extremely user-friendly.

Both come with self-emptying bins which automatically suck up the contents of the wastebasket and can clean the washboard while mowing. They also come with an 8,000Pa vacuum cleaner, smart mapping technology and advanced obstacle avoidance to help them navigate through the most difficult spaces. The ECOVACS model is also among the few robots we tested that can take its mop pads and vacuum carpet, which makes it the best robot cleaner option for those who need to switch between vacuuming and mopping frequently.

If you're looking for a cheaper alternative, take a look at the Roomba Combo J7 from iRobot Plus, our budget-friendly pick. It features LIDAR navigation at reasonable prices and decent debris collection performance. It is slow when it comes to mapping rooms and is susceptible to bumping into obstacles, but the cost is less than our other picks.

5. Battery life

The best robot vacuums let you move about your day while keeping your floors in top state. You'll still have to manually vacuum your home on a regular basis however, robovacs can help you maintain a basic level of cleanliness, and will even clean while you're away.

To maximize the time you can use your robovac, make sure you choose an advancé with a long battery life. If you select the highest power setting, the model should last about two cleaning sessions. This is smaller than a full-sized vacuum, but it should be sufficient to clean most homes. If you don't want to wait around while your robovac recharges you, you can select one that will automatically make its return to the base station to recharge.

If you're looking for a robot that can do a amount of everything, you should consider an all-in-one model that can mop too. Eufy's X10, the best model in this class comes with self-emptying and self refilling for the dust bin and the water tank and the mop pad. It can even be programmed to automatically refill and wash its own mops when they're empty.

The clear winner in our tests is the Dyson V810, because of its impressive carpet and hard floor pickup, outstanding hair pickup, tangle-free performance, and nearly perfect auto empty score. It's not cheap, however and unless you live in a small home with no pets it might be too expensive for some. The second choice is the Dreametech D10+, has the same performance, however it costs 25 percent less.