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How to Choose the Best Robot Vacuum Cleaner

A robot vacuum will help you save time and hassle when it comes to regular touch-ups. Top performers do a good job of removing dust and lightweight debris, and most allow you to set no-go zones for pet areas or power cords.

The more expensive ones can even mop your floor, but they can't climb up stairs. Look for models that have smart mapping, real time hazards avoidance, and large self-emptying bins.

Best Overall

The top robots we tested were user-friendly, efficient, and able keep up with the daily debris. You'll also want a robot capable of handling stairs and has good pick-up power on carpets. If you're looking for a model with extra features, consider a model that has smart mapping technology or an app that allows you to control it remotely.

Camryn Rabideau is a contributing shopping writer and product reviewer at PEOPLE who has tested numerous robotic vacuums. She prefers robovacs that have the most conveniences such as those with self-emptying bins and charging stations that automatically empty and fill water tanks to mop robotic vacuums. She also loves robots that recognize landmarks, such as furniture legs and power cables, so they won't trip up when climbing the stairs.

The Black and Decker model has a lower score for navigation and has less object-avoidance technology than the best-rated models. However, it does have an enormous dust bin that doesn't need frequent emptying and a long battery life. Additionally, it comes with the ability to schedule cleaning sessions and return to the spot where it last stopped which makes it easier to cover larger spaces. This model is a great option for pet owners, because it will prevent hair tangles and food particles.

In our tests, we found that the Roborock S8 Pro Ultra combined the LIDAR (light) sensor which can identify rooms and obstacles by using a structured-light sensor to identify objects as well as detect edges. This combination lets it stay clear of stairs, drops of liquid, and furniture legs with ease and save up to four floor maps to be used in the future for references. It is able to pause and resume cleaning at any point, so you can continue to do chores while it does. The included app offers a 3D representation of your home, room labels, and advanced cleaning options.

This robot is not as efficient in cleaning like our top models, however it is great in removing heavier objects like orzo pasta, metal screws, and fine debris such as sand. The only downsides are that it isn't able to mop and that its navigation system is a little less impressive.

The best for Carpet

If you have carpeting, select a robot vacuum that scores high for rug and carpet mobility and pickup. Many models do a decent job of removing dust that has been embedded in carpets with a low pile and some are capable of picking up heavier debris such as orzo pasta, metal screws, and pet hair. They don't pick-up fine particles like an upright or canister, and could miss dirt close to thresholds or baseboards.

For most carpeted homes, a 2-in-1 robot mop/vacuum is the best amazon vacuum choice. It is possible to swap out the cleaning bin to a damp mopping mat. The Roborock Q Revo, for example, vacuums and mops wet with circular pads that rotate at a rate of 200 rotations per minute. It automatically detects and lifts the pads when it is in contact with carpet, preventing it from soaking the floor, and you don't have to take them off or replace them after every use. The Q Revo is also more efficient than other Robot vacuum cleaner best vacuums/mops when it comes to avoiding obstacles and getting closer to carpets and thresholds.

The iRobot Roomba Combo i5 is another option worth considering. It did well in our tests and you can program it to clean your home when you are away. It can be set up to only mop. We liked its navigation on floors with no flooring and carpets. The Combo i5 also has a extremely long run time and great path planning for such a small device.

If you're looking for a more advanced model, look into the Shark AI Ultra 2-in-1 Self-Empty Robot Vacuum & Mop. It has a large charging dock that can last for months without needing to be empty and boasts amazing navigation abilities and auto-emptying on bare floors and carpets. It also has an intelligent mapping system that can be programmed to be operational during certain times of the day (a useful feature that can keep children and pets who are prone to mischief from running it amuck). The Shark isn't as powerful as other mop/robot combinations however, it still manages to pick hair and pet hair with a high degree of accuracy. It's also the highest price of our top picks.

Best for Hard Flooring

Robot vacuums are ideal for floors made of hardwood, since they can navigate around obstacles without causing damage to the surfaces that are not. They are capable of removing crumbs and dust, but they are unable to deal with pet hair and larger debris. They lack the suction power of a high-end canister or upright vacuum, which makes them unsuitable for deep cleaning upholstery or carpeted areas.

The most effective robots are those that come with two-in-one features, combining a vacuum with a mop to complete the task in one move. Find one that has an onboard sensor that can detect changes in the floor texture and adjust suction accordingly. The ECOVACS DEEBOT T9+, for example, has this feature and can go seamlessly from soft to hard carpeting.

If you have a lot of hardwood floors 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, plus it has the ability to mop as well. The sensors help it avoid stairs and other hazards so you don't have to worry about the bot plummeting down the stairs and breaking your hardwood.

When it comes to mops, the eufy S1 Pro is designed to actually wash hardwood floors with downward pressure rather than just wipe them over to remove light dust and dirt. The pads that are reusable reduce waste and spread less germs. They can also be cleaned at docking stations to help save time. The mop pads can also be washed and dried to avoid spreading mold.

Both the robovac and mop can be controlled from your smartphone to make it easier to manage the device. For instance you can make use of the app to designate an area that the vacuum cannot enter or label rooms separately, or schedule cleaning sessions for specific areas. The eufy S1 Pro has an auto-emptying port that collects debris through a trapdoor, and stores it into a bagless or disposable bin. This means you don't need to empty the bin manually as often as with other models.

Best suited for small Spaces

As the name implies that these robots are designed for smaller areas. They have smaller bins that can store less debris. They are also more efficient in maneuvering around tight corners than larger models. They can also fit under furniture, whereas larger robots struggle to get in. They are also less expensive than more expensive models, but you'll need to empty their dirt compartments manually at the end of each cleaning session.

A few years ago, robot vacuums underwent a significant change as manufacturers began adding sensors to help them navigate and avoid household objects that traditional sensors would become stuck on or over. These advances have reduced the number of times our testers needed to clean up after a robotic snag whether it was a power cord, toy, or piece of pet waste.

The new sensors haven't eliminated all the problems with these machines, however. The cheapest models still struggle with the same challenges that the older models faced, and many of them require a certain amount illumination to be able to see where they're going. If you live in a dark house or have lots of low-profile furniture, consider getting one that uses top-mounted spinning laser units to map your area, like our best amazon vacuum overall and runner-up picks do. This will allow them to avoid obstacles like stairs and other ones when working in darkness.

In addition being capable of working in dark, these models can be programmed to use their cliff sensors only near or on the automatic floor cleaner, not when they're above them. It's important to cover mirrors to prevent this from happening. The lasers used by the LIDAR-based models could bounce off reflective surfaces, which makes the robot think it's in another room.

A few of the models we recommend also let you set up virtual no-go zones for areas you don't want the robot to go, which can be useful if you have children or pets. These features aren't on all models we test. Check out our complete reviews before deciding.