How to Choose the Best Robot Vacuum Cleaner
Robot vacuums can save you time and effort when it comes to regular cleaning. The best models are capable of getting rid of dust as well as light debris and cords.
The most expensive models can even sweep your floors but they aren't able to climb stairs. Find models that feature smart mapping, real-time hazard avoidance, and roomy self-emptying bins.
Best Overall
The top robots that we tested are efficient and easy to use and able to cope with the everyday messes. You'll need a model with decent carpet-picking power and the capability to climb stairs. If you want a robot with extra features, consider an option that incorporates smart mapping technology or Robotvacuummops.Com an app that allows you to control it remotely.
Camryn Rabideau, a contributing shopping writer for PEOPLE and a product reviewer who has tested several robotic vacuums, has been credited with testing dozens of robot vacuums. She prefers robovacs that have the most conveniences like those that have self-emptying bins and charging stations that automatically empty and fill 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 get tripped up when climbing stairs.
The Black and Decker model has a lower score on navigation and has less object-avoidance technology than the top-rated models. It does however have an ample dust bin that doesn't require regular emptying and has a lengthy battery life. It also has the ability to schedule cleaning sessions and then return to the place it stopped last, making it easier to clean larger spaces. This model is also a good option for pet owners since it is able to spot and eliminate hair tangled and fallen food particles.
In our tests we tested the Roborock S8 Pro Ultra combines an LIDAR sensor that can map rooms and see obstacles with a structured light sensor to identify objects and detect edges. The combination lets it avoid steps, drops of liquid and furniture legs easily and save up to four floor maps to be used in the future for references. It is also able to stop the cleaning process at any time and pick up where it left off, so you can do chores while the robot does its work. The app includes the 3D image of your home with room labels as well as advanced cleaning options.
This model isn't as effective at cleaning like our top models, but it is a pro in picking up larger items like orzo pasta, metal screws and fine particles such as sand. Its only drawbacks are that it can't mop and has a slightly less efficient navigation system.
The best for Carpet
If you have carpeting, pick a robot vacuum that scores high for carpet and rug mobility and pickup. A lot of models are adept at collecting dust from low-pile carpets, and some are capable of cleaning up larger debris like orzo pasta and screws made of metal. They can't take in fine particles like an upright or canister, and they may miss dirt that is close to baseboards or thresholds.
For most carpeted homes the 2-in-1 robot vacuum is the best option. It is possible to swap out the cleaning bin for a damp mopping mat. The Roborock Q Revo is a 2-in-1 robot vacuum and mop that can clean and mop at the same time with circular pads spinning at 200 rpm. It detects and raises the pads when it encounters carpet, preventing it from soaking the floor, and you do not need to take them off or replace them after each use. The Q Revo is also better than other robot vacuum/mops at avoiding obstacles, getting close to rugs and thresholds and staying clear of obstacles.
Another solid option is the iRobot Roomba Combo i5, which did exceptionally well in our tests and can be scheduled via the app to clean your home when you're away from home. It can also be set to mop only and we were impressed by its impressive navigation on both rug and floor surfaces as well as its ability to climb up and over furniture. The Combo i5 has a long runtime and excellent path-planning for a device of this size.
If you're looking for a top-of-the-line vacuum that is high-tech, the Shark AI Ultra 2-in-1 Robot Vacuum &