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How to Choose the Best Robot Vacuum Cleaner

Robot vacuums can help you save time and effort when it comes to regular cleaning. The best ones are adept at cleaning up dust, light debris and cords.

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

Best Overall

The best robots that we tested are efficient, easy to use, and are able to cope with the everyday messes. You'll need a model with decent carpet-picking power and the ability to handle stairs. If you're looking for a model with additional features, think about one that comes with smart mapping technology or an app to control it remotely.

Camryn Rabideau is a contributing shopping writer and product reviewer at PEOPLE who has tested dozens of robotic vacuums. She prefers robovacs that have the most conveniences such as those that have self-emptying bins and charging stations that automatically empty and fill water tanks to mop robotic vacuums. She also enjoys robots that recognize landmarks, such as furniture legs and power cables, so they don't fall when climbing the stairs.

Compared with 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. However, it has an ample dust bin that doesn't require regular emptying and has a lengthy battery life. In addition, it has the ability to schedule cleaning sessions and return to the location where it stopped last and makes it much easier to clean larger spaces. This model is a great choice for pet owners since it is able to avoid hair tangles and food particles.

In our tests in our tests, the Roborock S8 Pro Ultra combines an LIDAR sensor that maps rooms and detect obstacles, with a structured light sensor to identify objects and detect edges. It can avoid stairs, liquid droplets, and furniture legs easily with this combination. It also has the ability to save up to four floor plans for later use. It is also able to stop the cleaning process at any time and pick up where it left off so that you can complete chores while the robot is working. The included app offers a 3D representation of your home, room labels, and more advanced cleaning robots options.

Although this robot isn't able to clean as well as our top-rated models but it excels in picking up fine debris such as baking soda and sand and heavier objects, like orzo pasta and metal screws. The only drawback is that it's not able to 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 vacuum that has strong pickup and maneuverability scores on carpet and rug. Many models are good at collecting dust from low-pile rugs, and some do a decently job of cleaning up larger debris, such as orzo pasta and metal screws. But they don't pick up fine particles as well as canister or upright vacuums and can be unable to pick up dirt in the vicinity of thresholds and baseboards.

For homes with carpets, a 2-in-1 robot mop/vacuum is the best option. You can swap out an empty bin to a damp mopping mat. The Roborock Q Revo, for example, vacuums and mops with circular pads that spin at 200 rotations per minute. It detects and lifts its pads when it comes into contact with carpets, preventing the flooring from becoming wet. You don't have remove them or replace them each time. The Q Revo also performs better than other robot vacuums and mops in the absence of obstacles and in getting close to rugs and thresholds.

The iRobot Roomba Combo i5 is another solid option. It did well in our tests and you can set it up to schedule it to sweep your home even when you're away. It can be set up to only mop. We were impressed by its ability to navigate on floors that are not bare and rug. The Combo i5 also has a very long run time and a great path-planning feature for a device of this size.

If you're looking to buy a high-tech vacuum Shark AI Ultra 2-in-1 Robot Vacuum & Mop is a fantastic option. It has a large charging dock that can run for several weeks without having to be emptied and boasts amazing navigation abilities and automatic emptying on bare floors and carpets. It also has a smart-mapping feature and can be programmed to only operate during certain hours of the day (a useful feature to keep children and pets who are prone to mischief from causing havoc). The Shark isn't as powerful as other robot vacuum robot/mop combinations however it still manages to pick up pet hair and hair very well. It's also the best value of our top choices.

Best for Hard Flooring

Robot vacuums are the best choice for floors with hardwood floors because they can maneuver around obstacles without causing damage to the surfaces that are not. They are excellent at of picking up crumbs and dust, but they aren't able to handle pet hair and larger debris. They lack the suction of an upright or a top-quality canister vacuum, making them a poor choice for deep cleaning robots for home upholstery or carpeted areas.

The most effective robots are those that are two-in-one, combining the power of a mop with a vacuum to complete the task in one step. If you have floors that are mixed choose one 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 allows it to move seamlessly from hard carpeting to soft carpeting.

If your home is mostly comprised of hardwood floors, think about an automated vacuum and mop combination like the Eufy S1 Pro. This model is a powerful robotic vacuum with intelligent navigation that can clean hardwood floors and other surfaces. It also mop. Its sensors assist it in avoiding the stairs and other hazards, so you don't have 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 clean hardwood floors using downward pressure rather than just wipe them clean to remove light dust and dirt. Its reusable mop pads reduce waste, reduce the spread of germs and can be cleaned in the docking station to save your time. They are also able to be dried, washed and reused.

Both the robovac and mop are both controlled by your smartphone, making it easier to manage the device. For instance you can use the app to create a zone where the vacuum can't go, label separate rooms, or schedule cleaning sessions for certain areas. The eufy S1 Pro has an auto-emptying port that collects debris through trapdoors, and then stores it in a bagless or disposable bin. This means that you don't need to empty the bin manually as often as you do with other models.

Best for Small Spaces

As the name implies, these robots are best designed for smaller areas. They have smaller bins which can hold less debris. They are also more efficient in moving around corners more efficiently as opposed to larger models. They can also fit under furniture that larger robots can't reach. They are also less expensive than the more expensive models, however you will have to empty their dirt compartments manually at the end each cleaning robots for home session.

A couple of years ago, robotic vacuums underwent a significant change when manufacturers started adding sensors to help them navigate and avoid household objects that their conventional sensors would get stuck on or run over. These improvements reduced the number times our testers had to clean up after a robot snag.

However, the new sensors haven't solved all of the issues these machines face. The less expensive models are not able to traverse the same obstacles as older models, and require an adequate amount of light to know where they are going. If you live in a dark house or have a lot of furniture that is low-profile, think about buying a model that utilizes a top-mounted spinning LIDAR unit to map your area, like our best overall and runner-up choices do. This allows them to work in darkness and avoid obstacles such as stairs.

In addition being capable of working in the dark, these models can be configured to use their cliff sensors only close to or on the floor, not above them. You'll still need to shield any mirrors that might hinder this function, however, since the laser used by a laser-based model could bounce off reflective surfaces and cause the robot to believe it's in a different room.

Some of the models that we recommend will allow you to create virtual no-go areas for areas you don't wish the robot to visit. This is helpful when you have pets or small children. These features aren't present on all models we test. Read our full reviews before deciding.