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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 models do a great job of removing dust and other small particles and many allow you to set no-go zones for pet areas or power cords.

The most expensive models can even mop your floor however they're not able to climb up stairs. Look for models with intelligent mapping, real-time hazard avoidance, and spacious self-emptying bins.

Best Overall

The top robots in our testing are efficient and easy to use and are able to cope with everyday debris. You'll also want a robot that can take on stairs and has adequate ability to pick up carpets. If you want a robot with additional features, think about a model that has 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 many robotic vacuums. She prefers the robovacs with the most expensive robot vacuum conveniences, such as those with self-emptying bins and charging stations that automatically empty and refill water tanks for mopping robotic vacuums. She also likes the robots that are able to recognize landmarks such as furniture legs and power cords so they don't trip when climbing steps.

This Black and Decker robot has a lower navigation score and less object-avoidance tech than the best-rated models. However, it has an ample dust bin that doesn't need regular emptying and has a lengthy battery life. In addition, it has a feature that allows you to schedule cleaning sessions and then return to the place where it last stopped, making it easier to clean larger areas. This model is also a great option for pet owners as it is able to spot and prevent tangled hair as well as fallen food particles.

In our tests, we found that the Roborock S8 Pro Ultra combined the LIDAR (light) sensor that can map rooms and detect obstacles with a structured-light sensor to detect objects and detect edges. The combination lets it avoid steps, drops of liquid and furniture legs with ease and save up to four floor maps to be used in the future for use. It is able to pause and resume cleaning at any time, meaning that you can continue doing chores while it does. The included app offers a 3D representation of your home, room labels, and more advanced cleaning options.

The robot isn't as effective at cleaning as our top models, however it is great in picking up larger items like orzo pasta, metal screws and even fine particles like sand. The only drawback is that it can't mop and has a slightly less impressive navigation system.

Best for Carpet

If you have carpeting in your home, look for a remote vacuum that has good pickup and a high score for maneuverability on carpet and rugs. Many models do a decent job of picking up dust that is embedded in carpets with low pile and some do a decent job at cleaning up larger debris such as orzo pasta, metal screws and pet hair. They can't take in fine particles like an upright canister, and they may be unable to pick up dirt close to thresholds or baseboards.

The best option for carpeted areas is a 2-in-1 robot vacuum/mop, which lets you swap in a cleaning bin and mopping pad that is damp. The Roborock Q Revo is a 2-in-1 robotic vacuum/mop that is able to clean and mop simultaneously with circular pads spinning at 200 revolutions per minute. It is able to detect and lift its pads when it comes in contact with carpet, which prevents the floor robot from becoming wet. It is not necessary to remove them or replace them each time. The Q Revo is also superior to other robot vacuums/mops in staying clear of obstacles, getting close to rugs and thresholds and avoiding obstacles.

The iRobot Roomba Combo i5 is another option worth considering. It was a great performer in our tests and you can set it up to schedule it to clean your home even when you're away. It can be set to mop only, and we liked its impressive navigation on both carpets and floors, as well as its ability to climb over and up onto furniture. The Combo i5 has a long runtime and excellent path-planning for the size of the device.

If you're looking for a high-tech vacuum, the Shark AI Ultra 2-in-1 Robot Vacuum & Mop is a fantastic alternative. It comes with a large charging dock that can go weeks without needing to be empty and has impressive navigation skills and auto-emptying on carpets and floors. It's also got an intelligent mapping system that can be programmed to only operate during certain hours of the day (a handy feature for keeping children and pets who are prone to mischief from causing chaos). The Shark has less powerful suction than some other mop/robot combos, but its still very efficient in removing hair and pet hair. It is 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 through obstacles with ease without causing damage bare surfaces. They are excellent at of picking up dust and crumbs, but they are unable to deal with pet hair and larger debris. They lack the suction power of an upright or a top-quality canister vacuum, which makes them a poor choice for deep cleaning upholstery or carpeted areas.

The best two-in-1 robots combine mopping and vacuum and take care of the entire chore in one go. Look for one that has an onboard sensor that detects changes in the floor texture and adjust suction accordingly. This feature is available on the ECOVACS Deebot T9+ and allows it to effortlessly switch from hard carpeting to soft carpeting.

If you have lots of hardwood flooring in your home, you may want to consider a robot mop and vacuum like the Eufy S1 Pro. This model uses a powerful robotic vacuum that has intelligent navigation to clean hardwood and other hard surfaces. Additionally, it has the ability to mop as well. Its sensors let it stay clear of hazards like stairs.

The Eufy S1 Pro mop is designed to clean hardwood floors using downward pressure, instead of simply swab them 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 to save your time. They are also able to be dried, washed and used again.

Both the robovac and the mop can be controlled by your smartphone, making it easier to manage the device. For instance, you can make use of the app to designate areas that the vacuum will not enter, or to label rooms and plan specific cleaning times. The eufy S1 Pro also has an auto-emptying dock, which collects debris through a trapdoor and stores it in a bagless or disposable bin, so you don't have to manually empty the bin as often as you do with other models.

Best for Small Spaces

As the name implies the robots are best to be used in small spaces. They have smaller bins, that can store less debris. They are also more efficient in maneuvering around tight corners over larger models. They can also fit under furniture, where bigger robots struggle to reach. They are also less expensive than more expensive models, but you will need to empty their dirt bins manually at the end each cleaning session.

A couple of years ago, robotic vacuums underwent a significant change as manufacturers began adding sensors to help them navigate around and avoid household objects that traditional sensors would become stuck on or over. These advancements decreased the amount of times our testers needed to clean smart robot up after a robotic snag whether it was an electrical cord, toy, or piece of pet waste.

However, the new sensors haven't resolved all of the problems these machines have. The cheapest models still struggle with the same challenges that the older ones did, and many of them require a certain amount of illumination to see where they're going. You should consider one that has a spinning LIDAR unit mounted on top to map the area. Our best overall model and the runners-up have this feature. This will allow them to avoid obstacles like stairs and other ones when working in darkness.

They can also be programmed to only use their cliff sensors when they are in or near the ground, and not when they are above it. It is still recommended to cover any mirrors that might interfere with this function however, because the lasers used by a LIDAR-based model can bounce off reflective surfaces and cause the robot to think it's in another room.

Some of the models that we recommend let you create virtual no-go areas for areas you don't want the robot to go to. This is helpful when you have small children or pets. These features aren't offered on all the models we test so make sure to review our full reviews of each model below before you make a purchase.