Best Robot Vacuum Cleaner UK

If you don't want your hands dirty then robot vacuum cleaners are the best. They save time and effort compared with a manual clean and are ideal for single-storey homes or flats.

Smart features are a bonus. This includes mapping technology that can remember the design of your house, avoiding furniture or rugs, and getting into those nipples under furniture that larger robots have to struggle to reach.

iRobot Roomba j7+

The iRobot Roomba J7+ is an upgrade over the previous model of the company and adds some new technology to make it more effective in avoiding pet waste. It makes use of smart mapping to create maps of rooms and floors and works hard to avoid obstacles such as furniture, charging cords, and shoes. It also detects dirt and clean areas that are heavily soiled. This is a major improvement over earlier models that frequently ignored the dirty spots or cleaned them for only the shortest amount of time.

The robot vacuum comes with a self-emptying base that can place dustbin debris in its own 2.4L dirt bag. The company claims that it can hold up to 60 days of debris, meaning you only need to empty and replace the sack once every three months. The base station can also hold a spare bag for quick replacements.

The Roomba is easy to set-up and use. It is compatible with Alexa and Google Assistant, and can be controlled via the iRobot Genius App. With the app, you can select to start or end cleaning, set the duration it should be working on each job, and set up a schedule.

In our tests in our lab, the iRobot Roomba J7+ was able to clean areas rug and hardwood floors without issue in the foyer, kitchen and the family room. It listened to our commands and did its jobs in a quiet manner, registering only 64 decibels on the decibel meter during operation. It took 90 minutes to clean a single room and the battery had to be recharged afterward for a total of an hour and 58 minutes. You can also expand your iRobot ecosystem by using the Combo j7, which allows you to connect it with the iRobot mop m6 to have one machine run while the other one moves around the room.

Dyson 360 Viz Nav

The Dyson 360 Viz Nav is the best robot vacuum cleaner for anyone who lives in a multi-floored home. This model can make maps of floors across multiple floors and store them in the app, making it simple to switch between different spaces without having to repeat the setup process. The robot can be controlled by voice commands, like Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant.

Dyson has taken a different approach to obstacle detection that is different from other robots, employing a combination of sensors and cameras. A panoramic camera mounted on the top of the robot, along with 26 external sensors can help create an image of the area as it moves. This allows the robot to avoid obstacles and furniture.

In our tests, we observed that the Dyson 360 Vis Nav could reach all the way to baseboards and edges, and was able navigate through furniture with tight corners. The suction of the robot is strong and can take in every hair strand, dust particle, and dried-out piece of Playdoh that we tossed at it. The vacuum also took the bin out effortlessly and quickly, reducing clean-up time by half.

However, the Dyson 360 Viz Nav didn't perform as well as other robots in our obstacle-avoidance tests. It had a difficult time avoiding drying racks that were temporary, which it kept trying to get under. It eventually became stuck and stopped the cleaning process. It also had difficulty getting around furniture that was taller like the chair or coffee table. The Dyson 360 Vis Nav is also not able to climb stairs, which can be a problem for a lot of people living in multi-story homes.

Roborock

Roborock robot vacuums are equipped with top-of-the-line features that help them stand out from the rest. They have dual mops that rotate while pressing down to effortlessly lift staining. They also lift automatically when vacuuming carpets, preventing streaks of dirt from forming and re-clogging vacuums. They can suction up to 5,500 Pa which is the best for dust and dirt removal. They also have sophisticated water flow controls to ensure that the right amount of moisture is applied to every floor type.

Roborock's ability to map your entire home with laser technology is among its most impressive capabilities. The LiDAR system of the Roborock robotic arm is constantly rotating emitting lasers and determining the time it takes for to bounce off of other objects. The data is then used to construct a real-time map of your home layout which allows it to navigate precisely and avoid obstacles.

Based on the model you select, you can customize your map to include no-go zones, furniture positions, and room-specific cleaning. You can also pick a cleaning routine for vacuum only, mop by itself, or vacuum+mop. You can schedule regular cleanings using an app-based cleaning system that allows you set it and forget.


Roborock has a wide range of options, ranging from the budget-friendly S6 MaxV to the most expensive S7 MaxV Ultra. They all come with advanced mapping capabilities, a long battery life, and a huge capacity dustbin. The docking station comes with a variety of functions, such as charging and refilling the hot water tank. In the UK they also have a two-year warranty.

Beko RCV 5

The Beko RCV 5 is a relative newcomer to the robotic vacuum and mopping industry and is already making waves with its sleek design and reasonable price. The Beko RCV 5 comes with a few tricks on its sleeve that make it stand out from the rest, such as object recognition and self-emptying functionality. It's also a breeze to install and use, using a simple app that lets you modify the settings to suit your preferences.

The navigation system in this model utilizes sensors and mapping technology to navigate your home and does an excellent job of staying clear of obstacles. You can also adjust the cleaning route with the app, making it easier to clean certain areas more often than other areas. The app can be confusing at first but once you've mastered how to use it, you will be able schedule cleanings, and control the robot's power levels.

Despite its impressive array of features, the RCV 5 is not without its flaws. First of all, it has an extremely small water tank that holds up to 240ml of water at one time. breaking news is sufficient for a basic wipe-clean but not ideal for tough stains. The plate is also not equipped with a rotation or vibration function.

In addition, the battery's lifespan isn't as long as you would expect for a machine at this price. In actual fact the RCV 5 only lasts for about a third of a cleaning cycle before needing to recharge. This isn't a dealbreaker however it is something to keep in mind when you are looking for a new robotic vacuum cleaner.

Karcher RCV 5

The German manufacturer Karcher is most famous for its pressure washers but it has entered the market of robot vacuums with a model that both vacuums and mop. The RCV 5 has a range of remarkable features that include excellent obstacle detection with a dual-laser system and mapping that can monitored in real time via the smart app.

It also can detect carpeted areas and automatically start the wet mopping function. There's also a handy spot cleaning function that intensely cleans a small area of approximately 3 feet and can be programmed to repeat every week. The RCV 5 is a reliable robot cleaner with a suction capacity of 2500 pascals. It is able to clean both hard and soft flooring, and can get into tight corners and under low furniture.

Karcher Home Robots is an app that runs on smartphones, and, like other robots it can be used to start cleaning processes and create maps of your home. It's also possible to set up virtual walls and zones within which the RCV 5 isn't allowed to drive, and a host of other controls.

The only drawback of the RCV 5 is that its dust bin can only hold about one liter and will require regular emptying, unlike models that have integrated disposal technologies built into their docking stations. It's also a bit heavier than some competing gadgets which makes it less portable and requiring a bit more space in its charging station. However, users found the RCV 5 very user-friendly and gave its app control as high. It performed well on our tests, although some users had difficulty getting the voice tech to work well and found its docking station fiddly to put in a flat position.