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Robot vacuums can make the chore of vacuuming a bit less painful. Modern models can also mop, and climb (small) steps.
They have a tiny dustbin which they empty themselves and some are operated by a smartphone app instead of an actual remote. Some have mapping capabilities that help them navigate your home with greater efficiency.
1. Power
With an impressive 8,000Pa of suction, our top pick for robot vacuums is durable enough to handle the worst hairs and dirt. The ultra-thin design of the square allows it to slide beneath furniture, such as beds and sofas and its Dual-Laser LiDAR technology provides intelligent navigation and accurate obstacle avoidance. It's also great at cleaning baking powder, pet hair, and other debris near baseboards and corners.
Other powerful robots in this list in addition to the DEEBOT X2 OMNI, are the iRobot Roomba J7+ as well as the Roborock S8 Pro Ultra. The Roborock S8 Pro Ultra comes with docking station that automatically handles maintenance. It also comes with mopping capabilities. Its powerful suction, combined with its effective mopping feature, made sure my floors were free of pet hair, muddy prints and other messes on every type of floor we tested.
In the lower cost range, a model that has 2,500Pa of suction is sufficient for the majority of homes. These models are quieter, and, therefore, a better choice for those who have sensitive ears. They're not silent however they are not as loud as normal conversations at home.
Take into consideration your budget and cleaning needs to find the right combination of power and usability. Regular light-duty cleaning requires a longer runtime and lower suction, while weekly high-volume cleaning requires the most power. Examine your flooring, layout of your home and cleaning schedules prior to selecting the right model. We suggest looking through our complete list of robot vacuum reviews and ratings for more details on the most recent models available. Many customers report that their carpets and floors looking much cleaner after introducing a robotic vacuum mop cleaner robot into their home.
2. Navigation
A robot vacuum can't do its job if it does not know how to navigate your home. Because of this, the most effective robots depend on advanced navigation technology that effectively scans rooms and builds a map to ensure thorough cleaning without being lost or hitting obstacles. There are three main kinds of robot navigation: LiDAR-based, sensor-based, and camera-based.
LiDAR is used by the most expensive models to create a virtual room map, offering the highest levels of precision and efficiency. The less expensive models depend on bump sensors which are less accurate and tend to miss the majority of debris in dark areas. The majority of robots have cliff sensors to keep them from falling down stairs or other drops.
Many of the robots I tried used objects recognition to navigate through things like cords and fake dog turds. But the Eufy X10 was the best. It had superb mapping capabilities, powerful oscillating mops, an easy-to-use app, and the ability to clean a specific zones, rooms or even the entire house.
Other features worth a look include sensors for floors that can recognize carpets that are hard and soft, automatically boosting suction power when required. Certain robots such as the Roborock mop make use of mopping pad lift that allows you to get into corners and clean dry spills. Many hybrids can even apply cleaning solutions to stubborn stains.
A smaller bin means less frequent emptying, and a larger one will save you money on replacements. The most affordable robotic cleaners generally use a small disposable dust bag, while most mid-range models have larger dust bins of 3L that last for many years. Certain high-end robots, such as the ECOVACS DEEBOT OMNI station, can self-empty their dustbin and refill their water tanks for convenience without hands.
3. App control
The best robot vacs have an application that lets you track cleaning progress and schedule sessions, and most can connect to your smart home devices to allow hands-free control. They also can sync with Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant for control via voice. Certain models come with a remote control that allows you to start the process, pause it, and return to dock. Find a model with a bigger dustbin that can self-empty instead of one that requires manual emptying.
Some robovacs come with mapping technology that allows them to recognize obstacles, such as the stairs, and also avoid getting into furniture. Some robovacs allow you to designate no-go zones and specific rooms to ensure that they only clean those areas which need it the most. They also have a cliff sensor to prevent them from falling, which is useful in multi-level homes.
If you are planning to utilize your robot vacuum to clean your rugs pick a model that can do both dry mopping as well as wet. You'll get better cleaning results by having your robot automatic vacuum and mop robot also take off its mop pad. Rinse it, and then reattach it when you need to run another cleaning cycle. Look for robots with a rubber roller. This is less likely to become tangled from pet hair or other particles. Check the robot's side brush and brushroll for any debris that may have been stuck to them. Make sure to do this at least twice a week. If you notice that they're starting to clog, it might be time to replace parts.
4. Collection of debris
As the name implies, robot vacuums are designed to remove dust and other debris from your floors. The best ones pick small particles such as baking soda and sand as as larger pieces like orzo pasta, metal screws, and pet hair. They also deliver better results on low pile carpets than manual vacuums.
The top-performing robots across all flooring types had pickup scores higher than 95 percent. Our two best-performing robots in this category were the ECOVACS DEEBOT X2 OMNI and the Roborock Q Revo. Both are highly automated and feature robust docking stations that do maintenance on their own, and app features that make them incredibly user-friendly.
They both have self-emptying bins that automatically suck up the contents of the wastebasket and can clean the washboard while you mow. They also come with an 8,000Pa vacuum cleaner, smart mapping technology and advanced obstacle avoidance that helps them navigate through even the most difficult spaces. The ECOVACS model is also among the few robots we tested that can take its mop pads and vacuum carpet, which makes it the ideal option for those who need to switch between vacuuming and mopping frequently.
If you're looking for a cheaper alternative, take a look at the Roomba Combo J7 from iRobot Plus, our budget choice. It features LIDAR navigation at reasonable prices and decent debris collection performance. It can be a bit slow when it comes to mapping rooms and has a tendency of bumping against obstacles, but the price is less than our other picks.
5. Battery life
The best robot vacuums let you get on with your day while they keep your floors in perfect state. You'll still have to manually clean your home every so often, but robovacs will aid in maintaining a certain level of cleanliness, and will even clean when you are away.
Find a robovac equipped with a long-lasting battery to get the most of it. If you use the highest power setting, the model should last for about two cleaning sessions. This is not as long as a large vacuum cleaner, but it will be sufficient to cover most homes. If you don't like to be waiting around while your robovac recharges you could choose one that will automatically make its way back to its base station to recharge.
If you're looking for a robovac that has a little bit of everything in it, you should consider a robot that can also mop. Eufy's X10 is the top model in this category, offers self-emptying and self-refilling for the dust bin as well as the water tank and mop pad. It can be programmed to refill and wash its mop pads as soon as they run out.
Its dependable carpet and hard floor pick-up, great hair pickup and tangle-free, and a an almost perfect auto empty score makes it the clear winner of our test scores. It's not cheap and, unless you live in a the space of a small home with no pets, it might be too expensive for some. The second-placed model, the Dreametech D10+, has the same performance, but is priced 25% less.
