Top Rated Robot Vacuums

A robot vacuum can keep your floors clean enough to decrease the frequency of hoovering manually. Look for one that offers good navigation, can sweep corners and stairs and also has a large dust bin that requires emptying only every few times.

There are models that mop and charge on their own which can be beneficial for those with children or pets. The top performers in our tests have great obstacle avoidance.

1. Roomba iRobot i3+ from iRobot EVO

The i3+ EVO is similar to its sibling, the i3 EVO. They differ only in that the i3+ comes with self-emptying capabilities. The i3+ is an excellent alternative for those who want a a fully automated, hands-off cleaning experience, but are willing to manually empty the dustbin of the robot when it is full.

Both robots do well picking up surface debris off hard floors and carpets, and they're excellent in getting around furniture and other obstacles. iAdapt navigation software creates intelligent maps of your home that help the i3+ EVO navigate and clean in a way that maximizes efficiency. The i3+ does not feature obstacle avoidance features like the i7+ or other top-rated robots we test. It could be stuck on power cords and socks and have trouble moving between surfaces, such as carpet and hardwood.

iRobot recommends you clear out areas where the i3+ EVO will vacuum before you use it, and include getting rid of any toys or clutter it may encounter. It is also recommended to keep the filters and dust bin clear to avoid becoming clogged. When the i3+'s internal bin is full or its battery is low, it returns to its docking station, automatically emptying its dirt into the station's external dustbin and continues cleaning where it left off. The i3+ EVO's batteries last for about an hour and a half of continuous use, and takes about three hours to fully recharge.

2. iRobot Roomba i7+

The iRobot i7+ is the top model in iRobot's flagship line and comes with the latest features. It's self-charging, self-navigating, and the most important feature of all -- it comes with self-emptying bins that eliminate one of the most important sources of maintenance for any robot vacuum.

The Roomba i7+ can keep up to 10 floor plans and their names using Imprint Smart Mapping, an application that allows it to map rooms so it can clean them more efficiently. It also works with iRobot Home to schedule cleaning jobs, and you can control your robot through the app or voice.

In our tests the i7+ was faster and more maneuverable than our second-placed model, the eufy RoboVac G30, and it removed large chunks of pet hair from all surfaces kinds including carpeting. Its main advantage over the eufy, though, is its self-emptying dustbin which removes a major source of maintenance and lowers recurring costs.

We were also awestruck by the i7+'s compatibility Amazon Alexa or Google Assistant AI services. We used these services to instruct the robot vacuum cleaner ebay (see this site) to begin, stop, or pause cleaning sessions, as well as to move around the room, and even vacuum a specific area. The iRobot Home App made it easy to connect the i7+ to these services. We were able, once connected, to voice commands to the i7+ like "Hey Alexa vacuum the master bedroom." The iRobot Home App also offers options for managing i7+ settings and monitoring performance.

3. Dyson Cyclone V10

In a world of cordless vacs that are like minivans and buses, this tiny Dyson model feels like an automobile. It's powerful enough to replace a stand-up automatic vacuum cleaner in the majority of homes, but also small enough to fit on a coffee table or bookcase.

The V10 is powered by a 7-cell energy-dense Lithium-ion battery, which produces power that is not fading for 60 minutes. The advanced whole-machine filter system is able to trap allergens and then releases cleaner air into your home. Its specialized cleaning head drives bristles of nylon that are stiff and deep into carpets to trap large crumbs and fine dust. It comes with three suction modes to meet the task at hand. It is able to swiftly switch between handheld and floor vacuum and vice versa.

This model also has a dock that charges to 100% in around 3.5 hours and offers easy access to two attachments and an wand clip. This is a significant improvement over the older Dysons, that require a long charge and are difficult to store.

The V10's main drawback is its limited run time. As CR's tests have shown, its marketing claims of up to 60 minutes are misleading. This is a standard battery-powered vacuum's run time. This is still enough to vacuum the majority of a typical-sized home, but not quite long enough to clean every area (though an additional run-through often does the trick). This doesn't mean that this model isn't a good choice It's lighter and more mobile than the older cordless Dysons and its vacuuming efficiency is superior on carpets with a low pile.

4. iRobot Roomba 694

One of iRobot's most popular robot vacuums, the 694 is an affordable model that's an excellent choice for people who don't want to invest too much on a robot. It could pick up the majority of types of debris and sizes during our testing and often went over the same area several times to give an extensive clean. Its flat front end helps to get into corners and along the walls' edges, which is a nice addition.

Its navigation system is smart and uses iAdapt to avoid obstacles and navigate around your home, but it isn't equipped with the mapping capability of more sophisticated models such as our top picks and the i3+ EVO and j7+ series. It is prone to getting stuck on phone cords or low furniture and often runs out of power before returning to its home base.

The Xiaomi Mi robot is superior in many ways to the Roomba 694 because it has less parts that require regular cleaning, is outfitted with an allergen-trapping HEPA filtration system, incurs lower cost of recurring costs and is more sophisticated in its automation capabilities and is better able to move itself. It also has a larger dustbin and is charged faster.

The eufy RoboVac X8 has a superior battery life than the Roomba 694. It also has physical boundaries strips that can be controlled with your smartphone's voice assistant. It is also more robust, has a larger motor, and is more effective on low-pile and bare floors.

5. Samsung Jet Bot AI+

Samsung is a name you see on all sorts of home electronics So it's no surprise that they're one of the top robotic vacuum cleaner vacuum and mop makers. Jet Bot AI+ has a cutting-edge onboard technology to navigate and avoid obstacles.

The app gives you plenty of options to personalize your robotic cleaner, such as virtual barriers, mopping water levels and behavior adjustments, docking frequency settings, and much more. It's easy to comprehend and is user-friendly, which is the case with other Samsung devices.

In our testing, the Jet Bot AI+ excelled on hard floors and dealt with dog hair (on carpet) quite well, cleaning up 86 percent of it. However, it did not do particularly well in avoiding higher-up objects like cords or socks which was a disappointment. It's also a little more expensive than the other models we've tested which could be a deal-breaker for some buyers.

The smart vacuum comes with an onboard camera that can be accessed through the app, and you can also create a live stream from the robot's cleaning station. This feature lets you check in on your children or pets when you're away. The dustbin and the filter can be cleaned for an easy, quick clean-up. The Jet Bot AI+ also has a clean station that's self-emptying and helps keep the robot's dustbin clean and maximizes suction power for each cleaning robot price.

6. Black & Decker Robot Vacuum

Unlike other robotic vacuums, that are made for hard floors and carpets, Black and Decker robots are specifically designed for hard floors. The robots have an extra-wide cleaning path, as well as a dustbin that is 2X bigger than the competitors. This allows them to clean the area for longer. They also have two side sweepers to clean along edges and corners. The POWERSERIES model also comes with AutoSense that automatically adjusts the power level according to whether it's collecting dirt that is on the surface or embedded. The vacuum also has an app that allows you to view the virtual map, manage functions, and create schedules. You can also check the status of the vacuum and then send it to its dock for charging at the click of a button. The app also lets you to personalize the lights on top of the vacuum with different colors, so you can easily identify which areas it's focused on or where it's gotten stuck.

The application also allows you to steer the robot manually if needed. My living room rug, for example is darkly colored that can trip up some other robots. However, the HRV 425BL kept moving across the border, without registering it as a cliff. The ability to program a daily cleaning schedule for each week is a time-saving benefit.