How to Choose the Best Robot Vacuum Cleaner

Robot vacuums will save you time and effort when it comes to regular cleaning. Top performers do a good job of removing dust and light debris, and most allow you to set no-go zones for pets or power cords.

The ones that are more expensive will even sweep your floor robot, but they can't climb stairs. Find models that feature smart mapping, real-time hazard avoidance, and roomy self-emptying bins.

Best Overall

The top robots we've tested that we tested are efficient and easy to use and able to keep up with everyday debris. You'll also want a Robot Vacuum Cleaner Industrial (Gdeotveti.Ru) that can take on stairs and that has decent ability to pick up carpets. If you want a robot that has additional features, you should consider an option that incorporates smart mapping technology, robot vacuum Cleaner industrial or an app to control it remotely.

Camryn Rabideau is a contributing reviewer and writer for shopping at PEOPLE who has tested dozens of robotic vacuums. She prefers the ones with the most conveniences such as those with self-emptying bins and charging stations that automatically empty and refill the water tanks used to mop robotic vacuum cleaner commercial vacuums. She also likes the robots that can detect landmarks such as furniture legs and power cords, so they don't get caught when climbing stairs.

Compared to the top-rated models this Black and Decker robot vacuum has less object-avoidance technology and its navigation score is lower. However, it does have an enormous dust bin that doesn't require regular emptying and has a lengthy battery life. Additionally, it has a feature that allows you to schedule cleaning sessions and then return to the place the last time it was used, making it easier to tackle larger areas. This model is also a good choice for pet owners because it is able to spot and eliminate hair tangled and fallen food particles.

In our tests, we found that the Roborock S8 Pro Ultra combined the LIDAR (light) sensor which can identify obstacles and map rooms using a structured-light sensor that can identify objects and detect edges. It can avoid the steps, liquid droplets and furniture legs easily with this combination. It is also able to save up to four floor plans to be used in the future. It can also stop the cleaning process at any moment and resume where it left off and let you do chores while the robot works. The app comes with a 3D representation of your home, room labels, and advanced cleaning 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 as well as larger items like orzo pasta and screws made of metal. The only drawbacks are that it's not able to mop and its navigation system is less impressive.


Best for Hard Floors

Robot vacuums are the best choice for floors made of hardwood, since they can maneuver through obstacles with ease without causing damage bare surfaces. They are excellent at of removing dust and crumbs, however they are unable to deal with pet hair and other larger particles. They lack the suction of an upright or a top-quality canister vacuum, making them a poor choice for deep cleaning carpeted or upholstery areas.

The most effective two-in-one robots incorporate mopping and vacuum, taking care of the entire chore in one sweep. If you have flooring that is mixed choose models with an onboard sensor that detects any changes in floor 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 your home is made up of hardwood floors, consider a robotic vacuum and mop combo like the Eufy S1 Pro. This model uses an efficient robot vacuum with smart navigation to clean hardwood floors and other hard surfaces, plus it can mop too. The sensors help it avoid stairs and other hazards so you don't need to worry about the robot falling down the stairs and breaking your hardwood.

The Eufy S1 Pro mop is designed to clean hardwood floors by applying downward pressure, instead of simply swab them in order to remove dust and dirt. The mop pads are reusable, which reduce waste, spread germs less, and can be cleaned at the docking station, saving your time. The mops can also be dried, washed and used again.

Both the robovac and the mop can be controlled from your smartphone, making it easier to manage the device. For instance you can use the app to set up a no-go zone that the vacuum won't enter or label rooms separately, or schedule cleaning sessions for certain areas. The eufy S1 Pro has an auto-emptying port that collects the debris via a trapdoor, and stores it in a bagless or disposable bin. This means that you won't need to empty the bin manually as often as you do with other models.

Best suited for small Spaces

As the name suggests the robots are best designed for smaller spaces. They have smaller bins, which hold less debris. They are also more efficient when it comes to moving around corners more efficiently over larger models. They can also fit under furniture, where larger robots are unable to reach. They are also less expensive than more expensive models, but you'll have to empty their dirt bins manually at the end each cleaning session.

A few years ago, robot vacuums went through a major change when manufacturers started adding sensors to help them navigate and avoid household objects that traditional sensors would get stuck on or run over. These advancements have reduced the number of times our testers had to clean up after a robotic snag, whether it was a power cord, a toy, or piece of pet waste.

However, the latest sensors aren't solving all of the issues these machines face. The less expensive models are not able to tackle the same obstacles as older models, and they need some level of illumination to see where they are going. Consider getting a model that uses a spinning LIDAR unit that is mounted on top to map the area. Our best overall pick and runner-up models do this. This allows them to work in darkness and avoid obstacles such as stairs.

The models can also be programmed to use their cliff sensors when they are on or near the ground, but not when they are above it. It is still recommended to cover any mirrors that could interfere with this function though, as the laser used by a laser-based model could bounce off reflective surfaces, causing the robot to believe it's in another room.

A few of the models we recommend will allow you to create virtual no-go areas for areas you don't want the robot to go to. This can be helpful when you have small children or pets. These features aren't on all models we test. Check out our complete reviews before deciding.