Top Rated Robot Vacuums

A robot vacuum is able to keep the floors clean enough to cut down on the frequency you have to manually vacuum. Select a vacuum with good navigation, is able to clean stairs and corners, and that has large bins that will need to be cleaned out every now and then.

There are models that can mop and charge themselves This is an advantage essential for families with children or pets. Many of the best performers in our tests have excellent obstacles to avoid.

1. Roomba iRobot i3+ from iRobot EVO

The i3+ EVO and its i3 EVO sibling, the i3 EVO are the same robots that differ only in that the i3+ has self-emptying features. That makes the i3+ an excellent choice for people who want an entirely automated, hands-free cleaning experience, but don't mind having to empty their dust bin manually when it fills up.

Both robots are adept in removing dirt and dust particles on hard floors and carpets and are able to move around furniture and other obstacles. iAdapt navigation software creates smart maps of your home that aid the i3+ EVO navigate and clean in a manner that maximizes efficiency. The i3+ doesn't feature obstacle avoidance features like the i7+ or other top-rated robots we test. It could get stuck on power cords or socks, and may have trouble navigating between different surfaces, like rug and hardwood.

iRobot recommends you clear out areas where the i3+ EVO will vacuum prior to when you use it, and include getting rid of any clutter or toys it might encounter. You should also keep the filters and dust bin clear to avoid becoming clogged. If the i3+ EVO's internal bin is full or its battery is empty it goes back to its docking station and automatically empties its dirt into the station's external dustbin and continues cleaning where it began. The battery's life span is approximately an hour and a half of constant usage. It takes three hours to charge.

2. Roomba from iRobot

The iRobot Roomba i7+ is the top model of the flagship line from iRobot, and it is equipped with the most recent features. It's self-charging and self-navigating. However, the most significant feature is its auto-emptying bin. This will eliminate the need for routine maintenance.

The Roomba I7+ is able to better map rooms with Imprint Smart Mapping. It also integrates with iRobot Home to schedule cleaning jobs, and you can direct your robot using the app or voice.

The i7+ is faster and more maneuverable in our tests compared to the eufy RoboVac G30. It also removed large pet hair pieces from all surfaces, 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 with the i7+'s compatibility Amazon Alexa or Google Assistant AI services. We used these services to instruct the robot on how to begin or stop cleaning sessions, as well as to move around the room, and even vacuum a specific area. top robot vacuum made it easy to connect the i7+ to these services. top robot vacuum were able, once connected, to give voice commands to the i7+ like "Hey Alexa vacuum the master bedroom." The iRobot Home app also provides options for managing the i7+'s settings and monitoring its performance.

3. Dyson Cyclone V10


In a world full of vacuums with cords that feel like minivans or buses, this small Dyson model is an automobile. It's powerful and has features to replace a stand-up vacuum in many households however, it can also fit in well next to the table for a coffee or a bookshelf that you can spin around like an enchanted tool.

The V10 is powered with seven cells of energy-dense Lithium-ion batteries that produces power without fading for 60 minutes. Its advanced whole-machine filter system removes allergens, and then releases clean air back into your home. The cleaning head is specially designed to drive bristles of nylon that are stiff and deep into carpets to trap large crumbs and fine dust. It comes with three suction settings to meet the task at hand. It is able to quickly switch from floor vacuum to handheld vacuum and vice versa.

This model comes with a dock that can charge the Dyson to 100% in 3.5 hours. It also provides the ability to connect two attachments as well as an wand. This is a major improvement over earlier Dysons which require a long charge and are difficult to store.

The main issue with the V10 is its limited running time. The claims of its marketing that it has up to 60 minutes of running time are not true, as CR's testing shows. This is an average and not a remarkable time for a battery-powered cordless vac. This is still enough to vacuum the majority of a typical-sized home however, it's not enough to get every single area (though an additional run-through often will suffice). That's not to say this model doesn't have its advantages: It's lighter and mobile than the older cordless Dysons, and its vacuuming performance is noticeably superior on carpets with a low pile.

4. iRobot Roomba 694"

The 694 is a basic robotic vacuum that's an excellent choice for those who don't have lots of money to spend on an expensive robot. It could pick up the majority of types of debris in our testing and often went over the same area multiple times to give a thorough clean. robotic vacuum cleaner sale helps it reach into corners and along the edges of walls which is a nice feature.

Its intelligent navigation system makes use of iAdapt to stay clear of obstacles and navigate your home, but it's not equipped with the mapping capability of more sophisticated models such as our top picks and the i3+ EVO and j7+ series. This means that it is sometimes stuck on things like phone cords and low furniture, and it frequently runs out of battery power before returning to its base.

The Xiaomi Mi robot vacuum is superior to the Roomba 694 in all aspects in that it has fewer parts that require regular maintenance, is fitted with an allergen-trapping HEPA filter, incurs lower recurring costs, has more advanced automation capabilities and is more efficient in moving itself. It also has a larger dustbin and charges quicker.

The eufy RoboVac X8 has a superior battery life than the Roomba. It also has physical boundaries strips and can be controlled with the voice assistant on your smartphone. It's also more durable, has a stronger motor, and performs better on floors with bare or low-pile.

5. Samsung Jet Bot AI+

Samsung is a name you see on all sorts of electronic gadgets for your home, so it comes as no surprise that they're one of the top mop and robot vacuum manufacturers. Jet Bot AI+ has an advanced onboard technology that allows for navigation and obstacle avoidance.

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

In our testing of the Jet Bot AI+ excelled on hard floors and handled dog hair (on carpet) very well, picking up 86% of it. However, it did not do particularly well at avoiding larger objects, like cords and socks which was disappointing. It's also more expensive than other models we've tested, and this could be a problem for some shoppers.

The app lets you 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 monitor your pets or children when you're away from home. The dustbin and the filter can be cleaned for a quick, painless clean-up. The Jet Bot AI+ comes with self-emptying clean stations, which helps to keep the bin clean and optimizes suction power.

6. Black & Decker Robot Vacuum

Black and Decker robots have been developed specifically for hard flooring. The robots have an extra-wide cleaning path and a dustbin that is 2X bigger than the competitors. This lets them keep the area clean for longer. In addition, they have two side sweepers that clean around edges and corners. The POWERSERIES model includes AutoSense that automatically adjusts the power level depending on whether it's picking up dirt that is on the surface or embedded. The vacuum also has an app that lets users to see an interactive map, control functions, and schedules. Additionally, you can track the status of the vacuum's battery and then return it to its dock for charging at the push of one button. The app allows you to customize the lights on top of the vacuum by using different colors, so that you can easily identify which areas it's focused on or where it's gotten stuck.

The app makes it possible to manually steer the robot in the event of need. For example my living room rug has a darkly-colored border that tends to trip up some of the other robots I've tried. However, the HRV 425BL kept moving across the border, but it didn't register it as a cliff. Also, the ability to create the weekly cleaning schedule is a fantastic time-saving feature.