Top Rated Robot Vacuums

A robot vacuum will keep your floors clean enough to cut down on the frequency of manual hoovering. Find one that has an easy navigation, can clean stairs and corners and has a huge dust bin that needs emptying only once in a while.

There are automated vacuum cleaner that clean and charge on their own This feature could be beneficial for those with pets or kids. Many of the best performers in our tests have excellent ability to overcome obstacles.

1. IRobot Roomba i3+ EVO

The i3+ EVO is identical to its sibling, the i3 EVO. They differ only in the fact that the i3+ comes with self-emptying capabilities. The i3+ is an excellent alternative for those who want a an automated, hands-free cleaning experience but are willing to manually empty the dust bin after it has filled up.

Both robots do well cleaning up surface debris from hard floors and carpets, and they are very good at moving around furniture and other obstacles. iAdapt navigation software creates intelligent maps of your home that aid the i3+ EVO to navigate and clean in a manner that maximizes efficiency. However, unlike the i7+ or other top-rated robots that we test the i3+ doesn't have a feature for avoiding obstacles and therefore it could be stuck on things like power cords or socks, and it may have trouble traversing transitions across surfaces like from hardwood to carpet.

good robot vacuum recommends that you tidy the area in which the i3+ EVO vacuums prior to using it. This includes getting rid of any toys or clutter it may encounter. It's also recommended to keep the dustbin and filter clean so that they do not become blocked by dirt. If the i3+'s internal bin is empty or the battery is not fully charged, it returns to the docking station, and it automatically takes the dirt out of the docking station's external dustbin. Then it continues cleaning from where it left off. The battery's life span is approximately an hour and a half of continuous use. It takes about three hours to charge.

2. Roomba from iRobot

The iRobot Roomba i7+ is the top model in iRobot's flagship line and is equipped with the most recent features. It's self-charging and self-navigating. the most important feature of all -- it comes with self-emptying bins that eliminate one of the primary sources of maintenance for any robot vacuum.

The Roomba i7+ is able to remember up to 10 floor plans and their names thanks to Imprint Smart Mapping, a system that allows it to identify rooms to clean them more efficiently. It also works with the iRobot Home app to let you schedule cleaning jobs and control your robot with voice or via the app.

In our testing the i7+ performed quicker and more maneuverable than our top choice and the eufy RoboVac G30, and it picked up large pieces of pet hair from all surface types including carpeting. Its main advantage over the eufy, though the dust bin is self-emptying which eliminates a major source of maintenance and reduces recurring costs.

We were also impressed by the i7+'s compatibility Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant AI services which we used to instruct the robot to start, stop or pause its cleaning routines, move itself around the room and vacuum an area. The iRobot Home App made it easy to connect the i7+ with these services. After being connected, to voice commands to the i7+, for example "Hey Alexa vacuum the master bedroom." The iRobot Home App also offers options for managing i7+ settings and evaluating performance.

3. Dyson Cyclone V10

In a world of cordless vacs that are like minivans and buses, this small Dyson model feels like an old-fashioned sports car. It's powerful enough to replace a stand-up vacuum in a majority of homes, yet it is also small enough to fit on the bookcase or coffee table.

The V10 is powered by a 7-cell energy-dense Lithium-ion battery that can provide energy that lasts for 60 minutes. Its advanced whole-machine filter system traps allergens and releases clean air back into your home. Its specialized head uses stiff nylon bristles to drive deep into carpets, and then pick up large dust or crumbs. It comes with three suction settings to match the task being performed. It quickly converts from handheld to floor vacuum and back again.

This model has an attached dock that charges the Dyson to 100 percent within 3.5 hours. It also provides an easy access to two attachments and the wand. This is a significant improvement over older Dysons, which take a long time to charge and are a pain to store.

The main drawback of the V10 is its short run time. As CR's tests show, its advertising claims of up to 60 minutes are not true. This is a typical, not an exceptional, run time for the battery-powered cordless vacuum. This is still enough to clean most of a typical-sized home however, it's not enough to clean every spot (though an additional run-through often does the trick). That's not to say this model isn't a good choice It's lighter and more mobile than the older cordless Dysons, and its vacuuming performance is significantly better on carpets with low pile.

4. iRobot Roomba 694"

The 694 is a basic robot vacuum that's an excellent choice for those who don't have lots of money to invest in an expensive robot. It's capable of sucking up most types of debris and sizes during our tests, and it often passes over the same areas many times to give a thorough clean. Its flat front design allows it to reach corners and edges of walls.

Its intelligent navigation system makes use of iAdapt to avoid obstacles and navigate around your home, but it lacks the mapping capabilities of more advanced models like our top selections, the i3+ EVO and j7+ series. It is prone to getting stuck on phone cords or furniture and will often run out of power before returning to its base.


The Xiaomi Mi robot vacuum is superior to the Roomba 694 in many ways in that it has fewer parts that need regular cleaning It also comes with an allergen-trapping HEPA filter, has lower costs for recurring maintenance, has more advanced automation capabilities and does a better job maneuvering itself. It also has a bigger dustbin and is charged faster.

The elegant RoboVac X8 is superior to the Roomba 694 for most purposes, as it has a longer battery life, has the ability to alter the suction power mode by hand and has physical boundary strips, and can be operated by your phone's voice assistant. It also feels better-built and has a stronger motor, and is able to perform better on both bare floors and low-pile carpet, while offering a wider range of automation features.

5. Samsung Jet Bot AI+

Samsung is a name that is found on all kinds of electronic gadgets for your home It's no surprise that they're also one of the top mop and robot vacuum manufacturers. Their Jet Bot AI+ is loaded with cutting-edge onboard intelligence technology to aid in navigation and obstacles avoidance.

The app provides plenty of options to personalize your robotic cleaner, such as virtual barriers, mopping water levels and behavior adjustments docking frequency settings and much more. The app is easy to navigate and use, just like other Samsung devices.

In our tests during our tests, the Jet Bot AI+ performed well on hard floors, and removed 86 percent of dog hair (on carpet). However, it didn't do particularly well in avoiding higher-up objects like cords or socks which was a disappointment. It's also more expensive than the other models that we tested, and this could be a problem for certain shoppers.

The app allows you to access the onboard camera of the smart vacuum. You can also set up live streaming from the robot's cleaning area. This feature allows you to check in on your children or pets while you're away. The filter and the dustbin can be cleaned for an easy, quick clean-up. The Jet Bot AI+ also comes with a clean and tidy station that self-empties, which helps keep the robot's dustbin clean and optimizes suction power for each cleaning run.

6. Black & Decker Robot Vacuum

Black and Decker robots are designed specifically for hard flooring. They feature an extra-wide cleaning path as well as a large dustbin that holds twice as much debris than the competition to keep the cleaning area clear for maximum runtime. Plus, they include two side sweepers to clean around edges and corners. The POWERSERIES Extreme model also comes with AutoSense technology, which senses the presence of dirt on surfaces or embedded dirt and automatically adjusts its power level. It also comes with a smart app that lets you browse the virtual map and manage the functions and schedules. You can also track the vacuum's status and send it to its dock for charging with the touch of a single button. The app allows you to customize the LED lights on the top of the vacuum so that you can discern where it is focusing or if it has gotten stuck.

The application also allows you to steer the robot manually in the event of need. 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 kept moving across the border without registering it as an incline. The ability to program a daily cleaning schedule for each week is a time-saving convenience.