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How to Choose the Best Robot Vacuum Cleaner

Robot vacuums can save you time and effort when it comes to cleaning. The top models do a great job of removing dust and light debris and allow you to set no-go zones for pets or power cords.

The pricier ones even mop your floors, but they can't climb stairs. Look for models that have intelligent mapping, real-time hazard avoidance and large self-emptying bins.

Best Overall

The best robots we tried were user-friendly, efficient and able to keep up with the daily debris. You'll want a robot with decent carpet-picking power and the capability to climb stairs. And, if you're looking to add more features, you might be interested in a robot equipped with smart vacuum cleaner mapping technology or an app that lets you control the robot remotely.

Camryn Rabideau is a contributing reviewer and writer for shopping at PEOPLE who has tested numerous robotic vacuums. She's a big fan of robot vacuums that provide the greatest convenience, including 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 can recognize landmarks such as furniture legs and power cords so they don't get tripped up when climbing the stairs.

This Black and Decker robot has a lower navigation score and has less object-avoidance technology than the top-rated models. It comes with a large, non-refillable dustbin and a long battery. It also comes with a feature which allows you to schedule cleaning sessions and return to where it stopped at the last point, making it easier to cover larger areas. This model is an excellent choice for pet owners because it will prevent tangled fur and food particles.

In our tests, we found that the Roborock S8 Pro Ultra combined the LIDAR (light) sensor that can identify obstacles and map rooms using a structured-light sensor that can identify objects as well as detect edges. The combination allows it to avoid steps, drops of liquid and furniture legs easily and save up to four floor maps for future use. It is able to pause and resume the cleaning process at any time, so that you can continue with your chores while it does. The app comes with the 3D image of your home, room labels and more advanced cleaning options.

This robot is not as good at cleaning as our top models, however it is great at picking up heavier items like orzo pasta, metal screws and fine particles such as sand. The only drawbacks are that it cannot mop, and its navigation system is less impressive.

The best for Carpet

If you have carpeting in your home, search for a robot vacuum with excellent pickup and good maneuverability scores on carpets and rug. Many models are good at cleaning dust from low-pile rugs, and some do a decently job of sweeping up heavier debris like orzo pasta and screws made of metal. But they don't pick up small particles like canister or upright vacuums, and they may miss ground-in dirt close to baseboards and thresholds.

The best choice for most carpeted homes is a 2-in-1 robot vacuum and mop that allows you to swap out an empty bin for cleaning and mopping pad with damp. The Roborock Q Revo is a 2-in-1 robot vacuum/mop that can clean and mop at the same time with circular pads that spin at 200 rotations a minute. It detects and lifts its pads when it comes in contact with carpet, which prevents the flooring 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 keeping away from obstacles and rugs, while also getting close to them and thresholds, and eliminating obstacles.

The iRobot Roomba Combo i5 is another option worth considering. It was a great performer in our tests, and you can schedule it to clean your home while you are away. It can be set up to only mop. We liked its navigation on floors that are not bare as well as rugs. The Combo i5 also has a very long runtime and a great path-planning feature for a device of this size.

If you're looking to buy a high-tech vacuum that is high-tech, the Shark AI Ultra 2-in-1 Robot Vacuum & Mop is a fantastic option. It comes with a large charging dock that can last for weeks without needing to be emptying and boasts amazing navigation capabilities and automatic 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 the sly kids and pets from causing havoc). The Shark has less suction power than some other mop/robot combos, but its still very good at picking up hair and pet hair. It is the best value among our top choices.

Best for Hard Flooring

robot vacuum cleaner amazon vacuums are best for hardwood floors, as they can maneuver around obstacles without causing damage to floors that aren't. They are excellent at picking up dust and crumbs, but struggle with pet hair or larger debris. They lack the suction of the top canister or upright vacuum, which makes them a poor choice for deep cleaning carpeted or upholstery areas.

The best robot hoover robots are two-in-one, combining mop and vacuum to complete the task in one go. Choose a model that has an onboard sensor to detect changes in the floor washing robot's texture and adjust suction to match. This feature is available on the ECOVACS Deebot T9+ and allows it to effortlessly switch from hard carpeting to soft carpeting.

If you have a lot of hardwood flooring in your home you might want to think about a robotic mop and vacuum combo like the Eufy S1 Pro. This model comes with a powerful robotic vacuum equipped with intelligent navigation that can clean hardwood floors and other surfaces. It also mop. The sensors help it avoid stairs and other hazards so you don't need to worry about the bot plummeting down the stairs and damaging your hardwood.

The eufy S1 Pro mop is designed to clean hardwood floors by applying downward pressure, rather than simply swab them to remove dust and dirt. Its reusable pads reduce waste and help to spread less germs. They can also be cleaned at docking stations to help save time. They can also be washed, dried and reused.

Both the robovac and mop can be controlled by your smartphone to make it easier to manage the device. For instance you can use the app to create a zone that the vacuum cannot enter, label separate rooms, or schedule cleaning times for certain areas. The eufy S1 Pro has an auto-emptying port that collects debris via trapdoors, and then stores it in a bagless or disposable bin. This means that you won't have to empty the bin manually as often as you do with other models.

Best suited for small Spaces

These robots are made for small spaces. They have smaller bins that hold less debris, and they're more efficient than larger models when it comes to navigating tight corners. They can also be tucked under furniture, where larger robots struggle to get in. They are generally less expensive than the pricier picks, however, you'll need to empty them manually from their dirt bins at end of each cleaning session.

A few years ago, robot vacuums underwent a major transformation when manufacturers started adding sensors to help navigate and avoid household objects that their conventional sensors would get stuck on or run over. This improved the number of times our testers were required to clean up after a robot accident.

However, the new sensors aren't solving all of the problems these machines have. The most affordable models struggle with the same obstacles that the older ones did and, in addition, they need a certain amount of illumination to see where they're going. You should consider an option that incorporates a spinning LIDAR unit that is mounted on top to create maps of the area. Our top pick and runner-up models have this feature. This lets them avoid stairs and other barriers when working in darkness.

These models can also be programmed to only use their cliff sensors when they are near or on the ground, and not when they are above it. You'll still want to cover any mirrors that may interfere with this function, however, because the lasers used by a LIDAR-based model could bounce off reflective surfaces, causing the robot to believe it is in another room.

A few of the models we recommend will allow you to create virtual no-go zones for areas you don't want the robot to visit. This is helpful if you have small children or pets. These features aren't included on all the models we've tested and recommend that you review our full reviews of each model below before you make a purchase.