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How to Choose the Best Robot Vacuum Cleaner Robot vacuums can save you time and effort when it comes to cleaning. self vacuum are capable of getting rid of dust as well as light debris and cords. The more expensive ones can even sweep your floors, but they can't climb up the stairs. Find models that feature smart mapping, real-time hazard avoidance, and spacious self-emptying bins. Best Overall The best robots that we have tested are effective, easy to use, and able to cope with the everyday messes. You'll also want a robot capable of handling stairs and has adequate cleaning power for carpets. If you want a robot with additional features, think about 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 numerous robotic vacuums. She prefers the robovacs with the most features, such as those that have self-emptying bins and charging stations that automatically empty and fill water tanks for mopping robotic vacuums. She's also a fan of the robots that are able to recognize landmarks like furniture legs and power cords to ensure they don't get caught when climbing the stairs. In comparison to the top-rated models, this Black and Decker robot vacuum has less object-avoidance technology and its navigation score is lower. It does however have an enormous dust bin that doesn't require regular emptying and has a lengthy battery life. It also has an option that allows you to schedule cleaning times 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 also a great option for pet owners since it is able to spot and avoid tangled hair and fallen food particles. In our tests in our tests, the Roborock S8 Pro Ultra combines with a LIDAR sensor that can map rooms and see obstacles with an organized light sensor to identify objects and detect edges. It is able to avoid liquid droplets, stairs, and furniture legs easily using this combination. It also has the ability 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 point, so you can continue to do chores while it works. The app comes with a 3D representation of your home, room labels, and advanced cleaning options. Although this model isn't able to clean as well as our top-rated models, it excels in removing small particles like baking soda and sand, as well as heavier items like orzo pasta and screws made of metal. The only drawbacks are that it's not able to mop, and its navigation system is a little less impressive. The best for Carpet If you have carpeting, select an automatic vacuum that has a high score for rug and carpet ability to maneuver and pick up. A lot of models are adept at cleaning dust from low-pile rugs, and some are capable of cleaning up larger debris, such as orzo pasta and screws made of steel. However, they aren't able to pick up fine particles like an upright or canister vacuum, and they may be unable to pick up dirt in the vicinity of thresholds and baseboards. The best option for carpeted homes is a 2-in-1 robot vacuum and mop that lets you swap in the cleaning bin as well as mopping pad that is damp. The Roborock Q Revo, for example, is a vacuum cleaner and mops with circular pads that spin at 200 rotations per minute. It recognizes and raises its pads when it comes in contact with carpet, which prevents the floor from becoming wet. You don't have remove them or replace them every time. The Q Revo is also better than other robot vacuums and mops in staying clear of obstacles and rugs, while also getting close to them and thresholds and eliminating obstacles. The iRobot Roomba Combo i5 is another solid option. It did well in our tests, and you can schedule it to clean your home even when you're away. It can be set to mop only. We loved its navigation on floors that are not bare as well as carpets. The Combo i5 also has a very long runtime and a great path-planning feature for a device of this size. If you want a more high-tech model, consider the Shark AI Ultra 2-in-1 Self-Empty Robot Vacuum & Mop. It has a large dock that can last for weeks without having to be empty. It also features impressive capability to auto-empty carpets and floors that are not cleaned. It also has a smart-mapping feature and can be programmed to only operate during certain hours of the day (a useful feature to keep mischievous kids and dextrous pets from causing havoc). The Shark has less suction power than some other robot vacuums and mops, but its still very good at picking up hair and pet hair and is the most affordable of our top picks. Best for Hard Flooring Robot vacuums are the best pick for hardwood floors because they are able to navigate around obstacles without damaging surfaces that are not bare. They are excellent at picking up dust and crumbs but struggle with pet hair or larger debris. They don't have the suction of the top canister or upright vacuum, making them a poor choice for deep cleaning carpeted or upholstery areas. The best two-in-1 robots combine a vacuum and a mop, taking care of the entire chore in one sweep. If you have flooring that is mixed, look for one with an onboard sensor which detects changes in the floor's texture and adjusts suction to match. The ECOVACS DEEBOT T9+ for example, has this feature and can go seamlessly from hard to soft carpeting. If you have a lot of hardwood flooring in your home you might want to think about a robotic mop and vacuum combo like the Eufy S1 Pro. This model has a powerful robotic vacuum equipped with smart navigation that can clean hardwood floors and other surfaces. It can also mop. Its sensors allow it to avoid dangers like stairs. When it comes to mop pads the Eufy S1 Pro is designed to actually wash hardwood floors with downward pressure rather than just wipe them clean to remove light dirt and dust. Its pads that can be reused reduce waste and spread fewer germs. They can also be cleaned at docking stations to help save time. The mop pads can also be dried, washed and used again. The robovac is operated by your smartphone, making it easier to use. For instance, you can, use the app to create no-go zones that the vacuum will not be allowed to enter, label different rooms, or schedule specific cleaning times. The eufy S1 Pro has an auto-emptying port that collects debris through trapdoors and then puts it in a bagless or disposable bin. This means that you won't need to empty the bin manually as often as you do with other models. Ideal for small Spaces Like the name suggests, these robots are best suited for small spaces. They have smaller bins, which hold less garbage. They are also more efficient when it comes to moving around corners more efficiently as opposed to larger models. They can also be placed under furniture where larger robots can't reach. They tend to be cheaper than the higher-end models too, although you'll need to manually empty their dirt bins at end of each cleaning session. A couple of years ago, robotic vacuums went through a major change when manufacturers began adding sensors to help navigate around and avoid household objects that their traditional sensors would get stuck on or run over. These advancements have reduced the number of times our testers had to clean up after a robotic snag, whether it was an electrical cord, toy or pet waste. The new sensors aren't completely eliminating all the problems with these devices however. The cheapest models still struggle with the same obstacles that the older models faced and most require a certain amount of illumination to see where they're going. You should consider a model that uses a spinning LIDAR unit that is mounted on top to map the area. Our top overall models and runners-up models have this feature. This allows them to work in the dark and avoid obstacles such as stairs. In addition being capable of working in dark, these models can be configured to use their cliff sensors only when they're near or on the floor, not when they're above them. You'll still want to cover any mirrors that might interfere with this function however, because the laser used by a laser-based model could bounce off reflective surfaces, causing the robot to think it's in another room. Some of the models we recommend allow you to create virtual no-go areas for areas you don't want the robot to visit. This is helpful for those with pets or children who are small. These features aren't present on all models we test. Check out our complete reviews before making your choice.