Top Rated Robot Vacuums
A robot vacuum can keep your floors clean enough to decrease the frequency of hoovering manually. Find one that has an easy navigation, can clean stairs and corners and has a huge dust bin that has to be emptied only every few times.
There are models that can mop and charge themselves, which is a feature important for families with children or pets. Many of the top performers in our tests have good obstacle avoidance.
1. iRobot Roomba i3+ EVO
The i3+ EVO and its sibling the i3 EVO, are identical robots that differ only in that the i3+ has self-emptying features. The i3+ is a great option for those looking for a an entirely automated vacuum cleaner, hands-free cleaning experience, but are willing to manually empty the robot's dustbin once it gets full.
Both robots are adept at picking up surface dirt on floors and carpets, and they can easily navigate around furniture and other obstacles. iAdapt navigation software makes smart maps of your home that aid the i3+ EVO navigate and clean in a manner that maximizes efficiency. The i3+ doesn't have the same obstacle avoidance capabilities as the i7+ or any other top rated robot vacuum-rated robots we have test. It may get stuck on power cords and socks and have trouble moving between different surfaces, like carpet and hardwood.
iRobot suggests cleaning the area in which the i3+ EVO vacuums prior to using it. This includes getting rid of any toys or clutter it might encounter. Also, keep the dustbin and filter clear to avoid getting blocked. When the i3+ EVO's internal bin is empty or the battery is low it returns to the docking station and automatically emptys the dirt into the docking station's external dustbin. It then continues cleaning from where it started. Battery life is about an hour and a half of constant use. It takes 3 hours to charge.
2. Roomba from iRobot
The iRobot i7+ is a top model from iRobot’s flagship line and is packed with the most recent features. It's self-charging and self-navigating. However, the most important feature is its auto vacuum cleaner-emptying bin. This eliminates the need for routine maintenance.
The Roomba i7+ can remember up to 10 floor plans and their names using Imprint Smart Mapping, a system that lets it identify rooms to clean them more efficiently. It also integrates with iRobot Home to schedule cleaning tasks, and you can control your robot via the app or via voice.
In our tests the i7+ performed faster and more maneuverable than our second-placed model which was the eufy RoboVac G30, and it removed large chunks of pet hair from all surface types including carpeting. The main advantage it has over the Eufy is its self-emptying garbage bin which eliminates the main sources of maintenance and reduces recurring cost.
We were also impressed with the i7+'s compatibility with Amazon Alexa or Google Assistant AI services. We used these services to instruct the robot to begin, stop, or pause cleaning sessions, as well as to move around the room and even vacuum a specific area. The process of connecting the i7+ to these services was easy and easy with the iRobot Home app. Once connected we were able to communicate with the i7+ using voice commands such as "Hey Alexa, vacuum the master bedroom." The iRobot Home App also offers options to manage i7+ settings and evaluating performance.
3. Dyson Cyclone V10
This tiny Dyson model is an athletic car in a sea of vacuums with cords that feel like minivans and buses. It is powerful enough to replace a traditional stand-up vacuum in a majority of homes, yet it is also small enough to fit on a bookcase or coffee table.
The V10 is powered by a 7-cell energy-dense lithium-ion battery that produces energy that is not faded for 60 minutes. The advanced whole-machine filter system traps allergens, then releases fresh air into your home. The cleaning head is specially designed to drive stiff nylon bristles deep into carpets to trap large dust and crumbs. It has three suction modes to meet the task at hand. It quickly switches from floor vac to handheld vacuum and back.
The model comes with a dock which charges the Dyson to 100 percent in 3.5 hours. It also gives easy access to 2 attachments and an Wand. This is a significant improvement over older Dysons, which require a lengthy charge and are difficult to store.
The main drawback of the V10 is its short run time. Its claims on the market that it can provide up to 60 minutes of run time are not true, as CR's testing shows. This is a typical, not exceptional, battery-powered cordless vacuum's running time. This is still enough to clean most of a home that's average size but not long enough to clean every area (though the second time around usually will suffice). This doesn't mean that this model doesn't have its benefits It's lighter and more maneuverable than older cordless Dysons, and its vacuuming performance is significantly better on low-pile carpet.
4. iRobot Roomba 694"
One of iRobot's most adored robot vacuums, the 694 is a basic model that's an excellent option for those who don't want to spend too much on a robotic. It's capable of sucking up a variety of kinds of debris in our testing, and it often passes over the same areas many times to get a really thorough clean. Its flat front side helps to get into corners and along the edges of walls which is a nice touch.
Its intelligent navigation system makes use of iAdapt to avoid obstacles and navigate around your home, but it's not equipped with the mapping capabilities of more sophisticated models such as our top selections and the i3+ EVO and j7+ series. It is prone to getting stuck on phone cords or low furniture and will often run out of power before returning to its home base.
The Xiaomi Mi robot is superior in many ways over the Roomba 694 because it has fewer parts that require regular cleaning, comes with an allergen-trapping HEPA filtering system, has a lower costs for recurring expenses and has more advanced automation abilities and is better able to navigate itself. It also has a larger dustbin and is charged faster.
The sleek RoboVac X8 has a superior battery life than the Roomba 694. It also comes with physical boundaries and can be controlled by your smartphone's voice assistant. It also feels more sturdy, has a more powerful motor, and is able to perform better on bare floors and carpets with low pile, while offering a wider range of automation options.
5. Samsung Jet Bot AI+
Samsung is a name that is found on all kinds of electronic gadgets for your home, so it comes as no surprise that they're one of the top robot vacuum and mop manufacturers. Jet Bot AI+ has an advanced onboard technology that allows for navigation and obstacle avoidance.
The app gives you plenty of options to personalize your robotic cleaner, including virtual barriers, mopping water levels and behavior adjustments docking frequency settings and much more. The app is simple to navigate and use, just like other Samsung devices.
In our tests during our tests, the Jet Bot AI+ performed well on hard floors, and it removed 86 percent of dog hair (on carpet). It didn't do very well in avoiding taller items like cords or socks. This was disappointing. It's also more expensive than some of the other models we tried and could be a deal-breaker for some buyers.
The app lets you access the onboard camera of the smart vacuum. You can also create live streaming from the robot's cleaning zone. This feature allows you to monitor your children or pets while you're away. The filter and the dustbin can be washed for an easy, quick clean-up. The Jet Bot AI+ comes with a self-emptying clean station, which helps keep the robot floor cleaner's bin clear and improves suction power.
6. Black & Decker Robot Vacuum
Contrary to other robotic vacuums which are designed for both carpets and hard floors, Black and Decker robots are designed specifically for hard floors. The robots come with an extra-wide cleaning path, and dust bins that are 2 times larger than other models. This lets them clean the area for longer. They also have two side sweepers to clean around corners and edges. The POWERSERIES model includes AutoSense, which automatically adjusts the power level depending on whether it's cleaning up dirt that is on the surface or embedded. It also includes a smart application that lets you view the virtual map and control functions and schedules. You can also monitor the vacuum's status and send it to the dock for charging with the press of a single button. The app allows you to alter the LED lights on the top of the automatic vacuum to determine where it is focused or if it's stuck.
The app allows you to manually steer the robot, if necessary. My living room rug for example has a dark-colored border that could cause trouble for other robots. However, the HRV 425BL kept moving across the border, but it didn't register it as an incline. The ability to set up the weekly cleaning schedule is a wonderful time-saving benefit.