Top Rated Robot Vacuums

A robot vacuum can keep your floors tidy enough to reduce the frequency of manual hoovering. Find one that has an easy navigation, can clean stairs and corners, and has a large dust bin that has to be emptied only every few times.

There are models that mop and charge themselves which can be important for people with pets or children. Many of the top performers in our tests also offer decent obstacle-avoiding capabilities.

1. iRobot Roomba i3+ EVO

The i3+ EVO is similar to its sibling, the i3 EVO. They differ only in the fact that the i3+ has self-emptying capabilities. The i3+ is a great option for those looking for a an automated cleaning, hands-free cleaning experience but are willing to manually empty the dustbin of the robot once it gets full.

Both robots are proficient at removing surface dirt on carpets and hard floors, and they can easily maneuver around furniture and other obstacles. iAdapt navigation software creates a smart maps of your home that aid the i3+ in its navigation and clean up efficiently. The i3+ isn't able to have obstacle avoidance capabilities like the i7+ or any other top-rated robots that we test. It can get stuck on power cords or socks, and may have trouble navigating between different surfaces, like carpet and hardwood.

iRobot recommends that you tidy the area around the i3+ EVO vacuums before using it. This includes putting away any toys or other clutter it may encounter. It's also a good idea to keep the bin and filter clean so that they do not become blocked by dirt. When the i3+ EVO’s internal bin is empty or the battery is low it returns to the docking station and emptys the dirt into the docking station’s external dustbin. Then it continues cleaning from where it started. The i3+ EVO's batteries last for about an hour and a half continuous use. It takes about three hours to fully recharge.

2. iRobot i7+ Roomba

The iRobot i7+ is the top model in iRobot's flagship line and comes with the most recent features. It has self-charging and self-navigating. However, the most significant feature is the self-emptying bin. This eliminates the need for routine maintenance.

The Roomba i7+ is able to remember up to 10 floor plans and their names thanks to Imprint Smart Mapping, an application that lets it map rooms so it can clean them more efficiently. It also works with iRobot Home to schedule cleaning tasks, and you can direct your robot using the app or via voice.

In our testing the i7+ was faster and more maneuverable than our second-placed model, the eufy RoboVac G30, and it picked up large pieces of pet hair from all surfaces kinds, including carpeting. The main advantage it has over the Eufy is its self-emptying bin, which eliminates the main sources of maintenance and lowers the cost of recurring maintenance.

We were also impressed by the i7+'s integration with Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant AI services which we used to instruct the robot to begin, stop or pause its cleaning routines and move around the room and sweep the area. The iRobot Home App made it easy to connect the i7+ with these services. After being connected, to give voice commands to the i7+, like "Hey Alexa vacuum the master bedroom." The iRobot Home App also offers options to manage i7+ settings and monitoring the performance.

3. Dyson Cyclone V10

In a world filled with vacuums that are cordless and look like minivans or buses, this small Dyson model is an automobile. It is powerful enough to replace a stand-up vacuum in a majority of homes, but it is also compact enough to fit on a bookcase or coffee table.

The V10 is powered by a 7-cell energy-dense lithium-ion battery that produces continuous, non-fading power for 60 minutes. Its advanced whole-machine filtration system removes allergens, and then releases cleaner air back into your home. The cleaning head is specially designed to drive bristles of nylon that are stiff and deep into carpet to collect large crumbs and fine dust. It has three different suction modes that can be adapted to suit the task. It swiftly switches from handheld to floor vacuum and back again.

The model comes with an attached dock that charges the Dyson to 100 percent within 3.5 hours. It also offers easy access to 2 attachments as well as a wand. This is a big improvement over the older Dysons, which require a lengthy charge and are a pain to store.

The main drawback of the V10 is its limited run time. As CR's tests show, its advertising claims of up to 60 minutes are a bit misleading. This is a standard, not exceptional, battery-powered cordless vacuum's run time. That's still enough run time to clean most of a home that's average size but not long enough to clean every area (though a second run-through usually does the trick). This model has its own advantages however: it's light and more mobile than previous Dysons cordless models, and its vacuuming ability is noticeable superior for carpet floors with 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 spend too much on a robot cleaner amazon. It was able to pick up the majority of types of debris and sizes during our tests, and frequently went over the same area many times to ensure an efficient clean. Its flat front allows it to reach corners and edges of walls.

Its navigation system is smart and uses iAdapt technology to avoid obstacles and navigate your home. However, it lacks the ability to map that is found in more advanced models, including our top picks, i3+EVO and J7+ Series. As a result, it is sometimes stuck on things like phone cords and furniture that isn't in good condition, and often is power-depleted before returning to its home base.

The Xiaomi Mi robot is superior in many ways over the Roomba 694, as it has fewer parts that require regular cleaning, is equipped with an allergen-trapping HEPA filtering system, incurs lower costs for recurring expenses, has more advanced automation abilities and is better able to navigate its own. It also has a larger dustbin and charges faster.

The eufy RoboVac X8 has a superior battery longevity than the Roomba 694. It also has physical boundaries strips and can be controlled with your smartphone's voice assistant. It also feels more sturdy, has a more powerful motor, and works better on both bare floors and carpets with a low pile, as well as offering a wider range of automation features.

5. Samsung Jet Bot AI+

Samsung is a well-known brand in home electronics. It's no surprise that they are one of the top makers of robot vacuums and mop. Their Jet Bot AI+ is packed with cutting-edge onboard technology for navigation and obstacles avoidance.

The app gives you plenty of options to personalize your robotic vacuum cleaner commercial cleaner, including virtual barriers mopping water levels, behavior adjustments docking frequency settings and more. The app is easy to use and understand, just like other Samsung devices.

In our tests, the Jet Bot AI+ excelled on hard floors and handled dog hair (on carpet) very well, picking up 86 percent of it. However, it did not do particularly well with higher-up objects like cords or socks, which was disappointing. It's also more expensive than some of the other models we tried which could be a deterrent for some buyers.

The app allows you to access the onboard camera of the smart remote vacuum cleaner (bbs.wj10001.com). You can also create live streaming from the robot's area of cleaning. This feature allows you to monitor your children or pets while you're away. The filter and dustbin can be washed for quick, easy cleanup. The Jet Bot AI+ also comes with a clean station that's self-emptying and helps keep the robot's trash bin clean and maximizes suction power for each cleaning run.

6. Black & Decker Robot Vacuum

Black and Decker robots have been designed specifically for flooring made of hard wood. They feature an extra-wide cleaning path and an extra-large dustbin that holds 2X more debris than the competition to keep the cleaning area clear for maximum runtime. In addition, they have two side sweepers that clean along edges and in corners. The POWERSERIES Extreme model also includes AutoSense technology, which detects if it's picking up surface litter or embedded dirt and then automatically adjusts its power level. It also has a smart app that lets you see the virtual map, and control functions and schedules. You can also track the status of the vacuum and then send it to its dock for charging with the press of a single button. The app allows you to modify the LEDs on the top of the vacuum to discern where it is focusing or if it's stuck.

The app also makes it easy to manually steer the robot should you need to. For instance, my living room rug has a darkly colored border that has a tendency to make it difficult for other robots I've tried. However the HRV 425BL continued to move across the border, but it didn't register it as an incline. The ability to program a daily cleaning schedule for each week is a time-saving advantage.