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How to Choose the Best automatic hoover robot Vacuum Cleaner

Robot vacuums can save you time and effort when it comes to cleaning. Top performers are good at picking up dust, light debris and cords.

The ones that are more expensive can even sweep your floors, but they can't climb up the stairs. Find models with intelligent mapping, real-time hazard avoidance and large self-emptying bins.

Best Overall

The top robots that we have tested are effective and user-friendly, and able to cope with everyday debris. You'll also want a robot capable of handling stairs and has good ability to pick up carpets. If you want a robot that has additional features, you should consider one that comes with smart mapping technology, or an app 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 big fan of robotic vacuums that offer the greatest convenience, such as self-emptying dustbins and charging docks that automatically empty and refill water tanks for mopping robots. She also enjoys robots that recognize landmarks, such as furniture legs and power cables so that they don't fall when climbing the stairs.

The Black and Decker model has a lower navigation score and less object-avoidance tech than the top 5 robot Vacuum-rated models. It comes with a huge dust bin that is non-refillable and an extended battery. It also comes with a feature which allows you to schedule cleaning sessions and then return to where it stopped at the last point, making it easier for you to take care of larger homes. This model is an excellent choice for pet owners as it can avoid tangled 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 a structured light sensor that can identify objects and detect edges. The combination allows it to stay clear of stairs, drops of liquid and furniture legs easily and save up to four floor maps for future reference. It is able to pause and resume cleaning at any point, so that you can continue with your chores while it does. The app offers an interactive 3D model of your home with room labels as well as advanced cleaning options.

The robot isn't as effective at cleaning like our top models, however it is a pro at picking up heavier items like orzo pasta, metal screws and fine particles such as sand. Its only drawbacks are that it isn't able to mop and has a slightly less efficient navigation system.

Best for Carpet

If you have carpeting, pick a robot vacuum with a high rating for carpet and rug ability to maneuver and pick up. Many models are good at picking up dust in low-pile rugs, and some are capable of cleaning up larger debris like orzo pasta and screws made of steel. However, they aren't able to pick up small particles as well as an upright or canister vacuum and may also 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 choice. You can swap out a cleaning bin for a moist mopping mat. The Roborock Q Revo, for example, is a vacuum cleaner and wet mop with circular pads that spin at a speed of 200 rotations per minute. It detects and raises the pads when it encounters carpet, preventing it from soaking the floor. Additionally, you don't need to remove or replace them after each use. The Q Revo also performs better than other robot vacuums and mops in keeping away from obstacles and getting closer to carpets and thresholds.

The iRobot Roomba Combo i5 is another good option. It did well in our tests and you can program it to tidy your home while you are away. It can be set up to mop only. We were impressed by its ability to navigate on bare floors as well as rug. The Combo i5 has a long runtime and excellent path planning for the size of the device.

If you're looking to buy a high-tech vacuum, the Shark AI Ultra 2-in-1 Robot Vacuum & Mop is a fantastic alternative. It has a large charging dock that can last for several weeks without having to be emptying, and it has amazing navigation abilities and auto-emptying on both bare floors and carpets. It's also got an intelligent mapping system that can be programmed to operate at certain times of the day (a useful feature to keep the sly kids and pets from running it amuck). The Shark isn't as powerful as other robot vacuum/mop combinations however, it does pick up pet hair and hair very well. It's also the highest price of our top picks.

Best for Hard Flooring

Robot vacuums are best robot vacuum for vinyl plank floors for floors made of hardwood, since they can maneuver through obstacles with ease without causing damage bare surfaces. They do an excellent job of removing dust and crumbs, but they aren't able to handle pet hair and larger debris. They don't have the suction power of an expensive upright or canister vacuum, meaning they're not the best automatic floor cleaner choice for carpeted areas or deep cleaning upholstery.

The best affordable robot vacuum robots are two-in-one, combining a vacuum with a mop to do a complete job in one go. Find a model that has an onboard sensor that detects any changes in the flooring and adjust suction to match. The ECOVACS DEEBOT T9+ for instance, comes with this feature and can go seamlessly from soft to hard carpeting.

If your home is composed of hardwood floors, consider a robotic vacuum and mop combo like the eufy S1 Pro. This model comes with a powerful robotic vacuum with smart navigation that can clean hardwood floors and other surfaces. It also mop. Its sensors assist it in avoiding the stairs and other hazards, so you don't have to be worried about the bot plummeting down the stairs and breaking your hardwood.

When it comes to mop pads, the eufy S1 Pro is designed to actually clean hardwood floors using downward pressure rather than just wipe them clean to remove dirt and dust. Its reusable mop pads reduce the amount of waste, and make it less likely to spread germs, and can be cleaned in the docking station, saving you time. The mops can also be dried, washed, and used again.

Both the robovac as well as the mop can be controlled by your smartphone, making it easier to manage the device. For instance, you can use the app to set up a zone where the vacuum can't go or label rooms separately, or schedule cleaning times for certain areas. The eufy S1 Pro also has an auto-emptying dock that sucks debris through a trapdoor, and is then stored in a bagless or disposable bin, which means you don't have to manually empty the bin like you do with other models.

Best for Small Spaces

As the name implies, these robots are best designed for smaller spaces. They have smaller bins that contain less debris, and they're more efficient than larger models in navigating tight corners. They can also fit underneath furniture that larger robots can't reach. They are also less expensive than more expensive models, but you'll need to empty their dirt bins manually at the end of each cleaning session.

A few years back robot vacuum sale vacuums underwent significant changes. Manufacturers began to add sensors that could help them navigate around and avoid household items that their traditional sensors could get stuck on or run across. This has reduced the number of times that our testers had to clean up after a robotic snag whether it was an electrical cord, toy, or piece of pet waste.

However, the new sensors haven't solved all of the problems these machines have. The less expensive models are not able to tackle the same obstacles as older models, and they need an adequate amount of light to be able to see where they are going. Consider getting an option that incorporates an LIDAR spinning unit that is mounted on top to trace the space. Our best overall model and the runners-up do this. This lets them avoid stairs and other barriers when working in darkness.

These models can also be programmed to only use their cliff sensors when they are on or near the ground, but not when they are above it. It's important to cover mirrors to prevent this from occurring. The lasers used by the LIDAR-based models can bounce off reflective surfaces, making the robot think it's in another room.

A few of the models we recommend also let you set up virtual no-go zones to protect areas where you do not want the robot move, which is useful if you have small children or pets. These features aren't offered on all the models we test and recommend that you review our full reviews of each model below before making your purchase.