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How to Choose the Best Robot Vacuum Cleaner
A robot vacuum will save you lots of time and effort when it comes to regular touch-ups. Top performers do a good job at removing dust and other small particles, and most allow you to create no-go zones for pet areas or power cords.
The most expensive models will even sweep your floor however they're not able to climb up stairs. Look for models with intelligent mapping, real-time hazard avoidance, and roomy self-emptying bins.
Best Overall
The best robots in our testing are efficient and easy to use and able to keep up with everyday debris. It is also important to choose a model that can handle stairs and that has decent cleaning power for carpets. If you want a robot that has additional features, you should 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 tried many robotic vacuums. She's a fan of the robot vacuums that provide the greatest convenience, including self-emptying dustbins and charging docks that automatically empty and fill the water tanks used by mopping robots. She's also a fan of robots that recognize landmarks such as furniture legs and power cords, so they don't get tripped up when climbing stairs.
This robot vacuum cleaner black friday from Black and Decker has a lower navigation score and less object-avoidance tech than the best-rated models. It comes with a large dust bin that is non-refillable and a long battery. It also comes with a feature which allows you to schedule cleaning times and then return to the place it was last. This makes it easier for you to cover larger areas. This model is a good option for pet owners, as it can avoid the tangles of fur and food particles.
In our tests in our tests, the Roborock S8 Pro Ultra combines an LIDAR sensor that maps rooms and detect obstacles, with an organized light sensor to identify objects and detect edges. It is able to avoid the steps, liquid droplets and furniture legs easily with this combination. It is also able to save up to four floor plans to be used in the future. It is able to stop and restart the cleaning process at any time, meaning that you can continue with your chores while it works. The app provides a 3D view of your home with room labels and advanced cleaning options.
Although this robot isn't able to clean as well as our top-rated models, it excels in picking up fine debris like sand and baking soda and heavier objects, like orzo pasta and metal screws. The only downsides are that it's not able to mop and its navigation system is less impressive.
The best option 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 rugs. A lot of models are adept at cleaning dust from low-pile rugs. Some are capable of picking up heavier debris, such as orzo pasta and screws made of metal. They can't take in fine particles like an upright canister, and could be unable to pick up dirt close to thresholds or baseboards.
For homes with carpets, a 2-in-1 robot mop/vacuum is the best option. It is possible to swap out the cleaning bin for a moist mopping mat. The Roborock Q Revo, for example, is a vacuum cleaner and mops wet with circular pads that rotate at a rate of 200 rotations per minute. It is able to detect and lift its pads when they come into contact with carpet, which prevents the flooring from becoming wet. You don't have remove them or replace them every time. The Q Revo is also more efficient than other robot vacuums/mops when it comes to keeping away from obstacles and being close to carpets and thresholds.
The iRobot Roomba Combo i5 is another solid option. It performed well in our tests and you can set it up to schedule it to clean your home even when you're away. It can also be set to only mop and we were impressed by its excellent navigation on rug and floor surfaces, as well as its ability to get up and over furniture. The Combo i5 has a long time to run and excellent path planning for an item of this size.
If you want 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 has impressive navigation skills and auto-emptying on both bare floors and carpets. It also has a smart mapping system, and can be set to only run during certain hours (a useful feature to stop mischievous children and dextrous animals from running amok). The Shark isn't as powerful as other mop/robot combinations however it still picks up pet hair and hair very well. It's also the highest value of our top choices.
Ideal for Hard Floors
robot vacuum cleaner black friday vacuums are ideal for hardwood floors, as they can navigate around obstacles easily without damaging the surfaces that are not. They are great at picking up dust and crumbs, but they struggle with pet hair or other debris. They lack the suction of an upright or a top-quality canister vacuum, which makes them unsuitable for deep cleaning carpeted or upholstery areas.
The best two-in-one robots combine a vacuum and a mop to complete an entire task in one sweep. Look for models that have an onboard sensor that can detect changes in the floor texture and adjust suction in line with the changes. This feature is available on the ECOVACS Deebot T9+ and lets it effortlessly switch from hard carpeting to soft carpeting.
If your home is primarily composed of hardwood floors, think about a robotic vacuum and mop combo like the eufy S1 Pro. This model uses an efficient robot vacuum cleaner amazon vacuum with intelligent navigation to clean hardwood floors and other hard surfaces, plus it can mop as well. The sensors help it avoid staircases and other hazards, so you don't have to be worried 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, not simply swab them in order to remove dirt and dust. Its pads that can be reused reduce waste and help to spread less germs. They can also be cleaned at docking stations to reduce time. The mops can also be washed and dried to prevent the spread of mold.
Both the robovac as well as the 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 no-go zone where the vacuum can't go or mark rooms as separate or schedule cleaning sessions for certain areas. The eufy S1 Pro has an auto-emptying port that collects debris through trapdoors, and then stores it in a bagless or disposable bin. This means that you don't have to empty the bin manually as often as other models.
Best for Small Spaces
These robots are designed for small spaces. They have smaller bins that contain less debris, and they're more efficient than the larger models when it comes to maneuvering tight corners. They can also fit under furniture where larger robots aren't able to reach. These robots are also cheaper than more expensive models, however you will need to empty their dirt compartments manually at the end each cleaning session.
A few years ago robotic vacuums experienced a major change. Manufacturers began adding sensors that allowed them to navigate around and avoid household items that their traditional sensors might be stuck on or across. This improved the number of times that our testers were required to clean up after a robot incident.
The new sensors don't solve all the problems with these devices, however. The less expensive models are unable to navigate the same obstacles as older models, and they require a certain level of light to see where they are going. You should consider one that has a spinning LIDAR device that is mounted on top to map the space. Our top overall pick and runner-up models have this feature. This allows them to avoid stairs and other barriers while working in the dark.
In addition being capable of working in dark and in the dark, these models can be configured to use their cliff sensors only on or near the floor, not above them. You'll still want to cover any mirrors that may hinder this function, though, as the laser used by a laser-based model could bounce off reflective surfaces and cause the robot to believe it is in another room.
Some of the models we recommend allow you to create virtual no-go zones in areas you do not want the Robot vacuum hoover to move, which is useful if you have pets or children. These features aren't present on all models we test. Read our full reviews before deciding.