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How to Choose the Best Robot Vacuum Cleaner

Robot vacuums can help you save time and effort when it comes to cleaning. The best models are capable of picking up dust, light debris and cords.

The ones that are more expensive can even mop your floor, but they can't climb up stairs. Find models with intelligent mapping, real-time safety features, and large self-emptying bins.

Best Overall

The top robots we've tested in our testing are efficient and user-friendly, and able to keep up with everyday debris. You'll want a robot with decent carpet-picking power and the ability to take on stairs. If you're looking for a model with extra features, consider a model that has smart mapping technology, or an app to control it remotely.

Camryn Rabideau is a contributing reviewer and writer for shopping at PEOPLE who has tried many robotic vacuums. She prefers the ones with the most features, such as those with self-emptying bins and charging stations that automatically empty and refill water tanks for mopping robotic vacuums. She's also a big fan of robots that recognize landmarks like furniture legs and power cords so they don't trip when climbing the stairs.

This robot from Black and Decker has a lower score on navigation and less object-avoidance tech than the most popular models. It does however have an enormous dust bin that doesn't require frequent emptying and a long battery life. Additionally, it comes with a feature that allows you to plan cleaning times and return to the spot where it stopped last and makes it much easier to cover larger spaces. This model is a good choice for pet owners, as it can avoid hair tangles and food particles.

In our tests, we found that the Roborock S8 Pro Ultra combined a 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 avoid steps, drops of liquid, and furniture legs easily and save up to four floor maps to be used in the future for use. It can also stop the cleaning process at any point and return to where it stopped and let you do chores while the robot does its work. The app offers a 3D view of your home, complete with room labels and advanced cleaning options.

This model isn't as effective at cleaning like our top models, but it is a pro at picking up heavier items like orzo pasta, metal screws, and fine debris such as sand. Its only drawbacks are that it's not able to mop, and has a less efficient navigation system.

Best for Carpet

If you have carpeting in your home, look for a robotic vacuum that has good pickup and a high score for maneuverability on carpets and rug. Many models do a good job of picking up dust that is embedded in carpets with low pile and a few do a good job of picking up heavier debris such as orzo pasta, metal screws and pet hair. But they don't pick up small particles like canister or upright vacuums, and they may not pick up dirt that is ground-in close to thresholds and baseboards.

For homes with carpets, a 2-in-1 robotic vacuum/mop is the best robot vacuum black friday option. You can exchange a cleaning bin for a damp mopping mat. The Roborock Q Revo, for instance, vacuums and a mops with circular pads that spin at 200 rotations per minute. It detects and raises the pads when it encounters carpet to avoid wetting the floor. You don't need to remove or replace them after every use. The Q Revo also performs better than other robot cleaner vacuums and mops in the absence of obstacles and in 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 set it up to schedule it to tidy your home when you are away. It can also be set to mop only and we loved its excellent navigation on rug and floor surfaces, as well as its ability to climb over and up onto furniture. The Combo i5 also has a extremely long run time and great path planning for a device of this size.

If you're looking to buy a high-tech vacuum Shark AI Ultra 2-in-1 Robot Vacuum & Mop is a fantastic alternative. It has a huge charging dock that can go months without needing to be emptied, and it has amazing navigation abilities and auto-emptying on bare floors and carpets. It also has a smart robot vacuums-mapping system and can be programmed to only operate at certain times of the day (a handy feature for keeping mischievous kids and dextrous pets from running it amuck). The Shark isn't as powerful as other mop/robot combinations, but it still manages to pick up pet hair and hair extremely well. It's also the highest value of our top choices.

Best for Hard Flooring

Robot vacuums are the best floor vacuum robot option for hardwood floors since they can easily navigate around obstacles without damaging bare surfaces. They are great in removing dust and crumbs but struggle with pet hair or automated Vacuum other debris. They don't have the suction of a high-end canister or upright vacuum, making them unsuitable for deep cleaning carpeted or upholstery areas.

The most effective robots are two-in-one, which combine mop and vacuum to do a complete job in one step. Choose a model that has an onboard sensor that can detect any changes in the flooring and adjust suction accordingly. The ECOVACS DEEBOT T9+ for instance, has this feature and can transition effortlessly from hard to soft carpeting.

If your home is primarily comprised of hardwood floors, consider an automated vacuum and mop combo like the Eufy S1 Pro. This model features a powerful robot vacuum with intelligent navigation to clean hardwood floors and other hard surfaces, and it has the ability to mop as well. Its sensors let it avoid hazards such as stairs.

The Eufy S1 Pro mop is designed to wash hardwood floors using downward pressure, not simply swab them to get rid of dirt and dust. Its reusable pads reduce waste and spread fewer germs. They can also be cleaned at docking stations to reduce time. The mops can also be dried, washed, and used again.

The robovac can be controlled by your smartphone, making it easier to use. For instance, you can use the app to set up a zone that the vacuum won't enter or label rooms separately, or schedule cleaning sessions for specific areas. The Eufy S1 Pro also has an auto-emptying dock that sucks debris through a trapdoor and is then stored in a disposable or bagless bin, so you don't have to manually empty the bin every time as you would with other models.

Best for Small Spaces

These robots are specifically designed to work in small spaces. They have smaller bins, that can store less garbage. They are also more efficient in moving around corners more efficiently than larger models. They can also be placed under furniture where larger robots can't reach. They are also less expensive than more expensive models, however you will have to empty their dirt compartments manually at the end of each cleaning session.

A few years ago, robot vacuums underwent a major transformation when manufacturers began adding sensors to help them navigate around and avoid household objects that their conventional sensors would become stuck on or over. These advancements decreased the amount 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 don't solve all issues with these devices, however. The cheapest models still struggle with the same obstacles that the older ones did and, in addition, they require a certain amount of light to see where they're going. Look into a model that uses a spinning LIDAR unit that is mounted on top to trace the area. Our top overall models and runners-up models have this feature. This allows them to work in the dark and avoid obstacles like stairs.

In addition to being capable of working in the dark and in the dark, these models can be configured to use their cliff sensors only close to or on the floor, not above them. It is essential to cover mirrors in order to stop this from occurring. The lasers used by LIDAR-based models can bounce off reflective surfaces, making the robot think it's in a different space.

Some of the models that we recommend will allow you to create virtual no-go zones for areas that you don't want the robot to visit. This is helpful when you have small children or pets. These features aren't offered on all of the models we test so make sure to review our full reviews of the models below prior to making a purchase.