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How to Choose the Best Robot Vacuum Cleaner
A robot vacuum can help you save time and hassle in the case of regular cleaning. The best models are capable of getting rid of dust as well as light debris and cords.
The more expensive ones will even sweep your floor, but they can’t climb up stairs. Look for models with smart mapping, real-time hazard avoidance, and spacious self-emptying bins.
Best Overall
The top robots that we tested are efficient and easy to use and able to keep up with the everyday messes. You’ll need a model with decent carpet-picking power and the ability to handle stairs. If you’re looking to add more features, you might be interested in a robot equipped with smart mapping technology or an application that allows you to control the robot remotely.
Camryn Rabideau is a contributing reviewer and writer for shopping at PEOPLE who has tried many robotic vacuums. She’s a fan of the robotic vacuums that offer the greatest convenience, such as self-emptying dustbins and charging docks that automatically empty and refill water tanks for mopping robots. She’s also a big fan of the robots that are able to detect landmarks such as furniture legs and power cords to ensure they don’t get tripped up when climbing steps.
In comparison to the top 5 robot vacuum-rated models this Black and Decker vacuum has less object-avoidance technology and its navigation score is lower. It comes with a large non-refillable dustbin as well as a long battery. It also comes with an option that allows you to schedule cleaning sessions, and then return to the place it stopped at the last point, making it easier to clean larger homes. This model is an excellent choice for pet owners as it can avoid tangled fur and food particles.
In our tests, we observed that the Roborock S8 Pro Ultra combined the LIDAR (light) sensor which can map rooms and detect obstacles using a structured-light sensor that can identify objects as well as detect edges. It is able to avoid the steps, liquid droplets and furniture legs easily using this combination. It also has the ability to save up to four floor plans for later use. It can also pause the cleaning process at any time and return to where it stopped so that you can complete chores while the robot works. The app includes an interactive 3D model of your home, with room labels as well as advanced cleaning options.
The robot isn’t as good at cleaning like our top models, however it is great in picking up larger items like orzo pasta, metal screws and fine particles such as sand. The only downside is that it isn’t able to mop and has a less effective navigation system.
Best for Carpet
If you have carpeting, pick an automatic vacuum that has a high score for rug and carpet ability to maneuver and pick up. Many models do a good job of removing dust embedded in low-pile carpet and a few do a decent job at picking up heavier debris such as orzo pasta, metal screws, and pet hair. However, they aren’t able to pick up small particles as well as canister or upright vacuums and may also miss ground-in dirt close to thresholds and baseboards.
For most carpeted homes, a 2-in-1 robotic vacuum/mop is the best automatic floor cleaner option. You can swap out the 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 at the same time with circular pads that spin at 200 revolutions per minute. It detects and lifts its pads when they come into contact with carpet, which prevents the floor from getting wet. You don’t have remove them or replace them each time. The Q Revo is also better than other robot vacuums/mops in keeping away from obstacles and rugs, while also getting close to them and thresholds, and staying clear of obstacles.
The iRobot Roomba Combo i5 is another option worth considering. It performed well in our tests and you can program it to sweep your home when you are away. It can be set up to only mop. We were impressed by its ability to navigate on floors that are not bare as well as carpets. The Combo i5 has a long time to run and excellent path planning for the size of the device.
If you’re looking to buy a high-tech vacuum, the Shark AI Ultra 2-in-1 Robot Vacuum & Mop is a great alternative. It comes with a large dock that can last for weeks without having to be emptied. It also features impressive capability to auto-empty carpets and bare floors. It also comes with a smart robot mapping system, and can be programmed to run only during specific times (a useful feature to stop mischievous children and dextrous animals from running wild). The Shark isn’t as powerful as other mop/robot combination models however it does pick up pet hair and hair very well. It’s also the highest value of our top choices.
Ideal for Hard Floors
Robot vacuums are the best choice for hardwood floors, as they can navigate around obstacles without causing damage to bare surfaces. They are excellent at picking up dust and crumbs, but they struggle with pet hair and larger debris. They lack the suction power of the top canister or upright vacuum, which makes them unsuitable for deep cleaning carpeted or upholstery areas.
The most effective two-in-one robots incorporate mopping and vacuum and take care of the entire chore in one sweep. If you have mixed flooring you should look for one with an onboard sensor which detects changes in the floor’s texture and adjusts suction accordingly. The ECOVACS DEEBOT T9+, for instance, comes with this feature and can transition seamlessly from hard to soft carpeting.
If your home is mostly made up of hardwood floors, consider a robotic mop and vacuum combo like the eufy S1 Pro. This model is a powerful robot vacuum with intelligent navigation to clean hardwood floors and other hard surfaces, and it can mop too. Its sensors let it avoid hazards such as stairs.
When it comes to mops, the Eufy S1 Pro is designed to actually wash hardwood floors using downward pressure, rather than wipe them to remove light dirt and dust. Its reusable mop pads reduce the amount of waste and reduce the spread of germs and can be cleaned at the docking station, saving you time. The mops can also be washed and dried to avoid spreading mold.
The robovac can be controlled by your smartphone, making it simpler to use. For instance, you can make use of the app to designate areas that the vacuum will not enter, or to label rooms and schedule specific cleaning times. The eufy S1 Pro also has an auto-emptying dock that sucks debris through a trapdoor, and stores it in a bagless or disposable bin, meaning you don’t have to empty the bin manually as often as you do with other models.
Best for Small Spaces
These robots are made to work in small spaces. They have smaller bins which can hold less debris. They are also more efficient in moving around corners more efficiently than larger models. They can also fit underneath furniture where larger robots can’t reach. They are also less expensive than the more expensive models, but you will need to empty their dirt compartments manually at the end each cleaning session.
A couple of years ago, robotic vacuums underwent a major transformation as manufacturers began adding sensors to help navigate around and avoid household objects that their conventional sensors would get stuck on or run over. These advances reduced the number of times our testers had to clean up after a robotic snag whether it was an electrical cord, toy, or piece of pet waste.
The new sensors haven’t eliminated all the problems with these machines however. The lower-end models are unable to navigate the same obstacles as the older models, and they require some level of illumination to be able to see where they’re going. Look into one that has a spinning LIDAR device mounted on top to trace the space. Our top overall pick and runner-up models have this feature. This lets them work in the dark and avoid obstacles like stairs.
They can also be programmed to use their cliff sensors when they are near or on the ground, but not when they are above it. You’ll still need to cover any mirrors that may interfere with this function, however, since the lasers used by a LIDAR-based model can bounce off reflective surfaces, causing the robot vacuum cleaner best (more about kweller.ru) to believe it’s in another room.
Some of the models we recommend allow you to create virtual no-go zones for areas you do not want the robot cleaner to move, which is useful if you have children or pets. These features aren’t offered on all of the models we test so make sure to review our full reviews of each model below before you make a purchase.
