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Eufy RoboVac G30
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Ecovacs Deebot X2 Omni
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Eufy Robovac 11s
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BISSELL SpinWave 2-in-1 Wet Mop & Dry Robot Vacuum
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iRobot Roomba Combo j7+
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iRobot Roomba i3+ EVO
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Wyze Robot Vacuum
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Ecovacs Deebot X1 Omni
Best for Automatic Mop Cleaning and Drying
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Vacuums have come a long way. You no longer have to suffer the indignity of dragging around an unwieldy plastic hose that's connected to a clumsy, wheeled canister the size of a Galapagos tortoise. In fact, you don't even need to get off the couch. Robot vacuums can help you dispose of dust, pet hair, and other debris in your home with minimal effort on your part.
Unlike more traditional canister or stick models, robot vacuums are autonomous and (for the most part) intelligent. The vacuums we've tested use lasers, motherboards, sensors, and even Wi-Fi to navigate around your home without assistance. With a few exceptions, you barely have to interact with them.
Just pick a robot-accessible spot for the charging dock, and the bot will return by itself before it runs out of juice. When it does, it stays put until it has enough energy to go back out and continue to bust dust from where it left off. You can also set schedules for most bots to wake up and start a cleaning job, so it can take place while you're out of the house. That means you can potentially avoid all physical interaction until you need to empty its canister. Even better: Some models actually empty themselves!
With so many different features to choose from, which robot vacuum is right for you? We've rounded up the best models we've tested to help you decide. Read on for our top picks, as well as all the factors you should consider when buying a robot vacuum.
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Eufy RoboVac G30
Best Robot Vacuum for Most BuyersWhy We Picked It
As robot vacuums get more technologically advanced, with laser navigation sensors and home security cameras, they're also getting bigger and taller. These days, it's hard to find a model that stands less than 3 inches. The Eufy RoboVac G30, on the other hand, stands out for its short stature. Measuring 12.8 inches in diameter and 2.85 inches tall, it's one of the smallest robot vacuums we’ve tested, meaning it can clean where a lot of other robot vacuums won’t fit, like under couches.
Its battery life is just okay, but the RoboVac G30 smartly navigates your home, cleaning in orderly lines instead of randomly bouncing from wall to wall like some other affordable models. The RoboVac G30 offers a lot of power for its size, and it automatically increases the suction when it moves over carpets and heavily soiled areas.
Who It's For
With app and voice control support, smart navigation, and strong suction power, the RoboVac G30 is a solid choice for anyone on a budget. Its compact design makes it especially appealing for small homes and apartments, particularly if you have low-profile furniture. If your current robot vacuum can't clean under the couch, or constantly gets stuck between chair legs, the G30 is worth a look.
Pros
- Compact, low-profile design
- Strong suction power for its size
- Well-designed app
- Easy to set up and use
- Works with Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant voice commands
- Features smart navigation for systematic cleaning
Cons
- Doesn’t support strips or virtual boundaries
- Battery life is on the short side
Learn MoreEufy RoboVac G30 ReviewEcovacs Deebot X2 Omni
Best Overall Vacuum/Mop HybridWhy We Picked It
The Ecovacs Deebot X2 Omni is the most self-sufficient robot vacuum that we’ve ever tested. The X2’s robust array of sensors help it efficiently map and navigate your home. The built-in AI determines vacuum strength and water flow on the fly based on the room it’s cleaning. It lifts the mops away from carpeted surfaces automatically. When it’s done, it returns to the base station, empties its dustbin, washes and dries its own mops, then refills its tank from the larger reservoir in the base. The Ecovacs Deebot X1 Omni previously held this spot and is still a solid option, but the X2 adds hot water mop washing, lifting mop pads, and increased suction power to outdo its predecessor.
Who It’s For
This is a top-of-the-line model with a price to match. If you’re willing to pay a premium for convenience, it’s worth considering. Since it navigates well and can store multiple maps, it’s a top option for those with big homes and a mix of floor types. It handles hair and fur well, so it’s suitable for homes with shedding pets. The Roborock and Roomba hybrids on this list have their own advantages, but the Deebot X2 Omni is our top 2-in-1 pick thanks to its strong performance and automatic mop maintenance features. The midrange Ecovacs Deebot T20 Omni makes for a good alternative if you want to save some money, but if you can swing it, we prefer the premium X2 Omni which offers more powerful suction, home security camera functionality, and lifts the mop higher.
Pros
- D shape for better corner, edge cleaning
- 8,000Pa of suction power
- Hot-water mop washing
- Lifts mop over carpet
- Built-in security camera and voice assistant
- Efficient cleaning and mapping
- AI obstacle avoidance
Cons
- May still dampen carpet
- Occasionally gets stuck
- Shorter battery life than predecessor
Learn MoreEcovacs Deebot X2 Omni ReviewEufy Robovac 11s
Best Budget Robot VacuumBottom Line:
The Eufy RoboVac 11s is an affordable, frills-free robot vacuum that's small enough to clean under even the lowest furniture.Pros
- Affordable.
- Compact.
- Quiet.
- Strong cleaning performance.
- Good battery life.
Cons
- No virtual barriers or app control.
- Limited scheduling options.
Learn MoreEufy Robovac 11s ReviewBISSELL SpinWave 2-in-1 Wet Mop & Dry Robot Vacuum
Best Affordable Vacuum/Mop HybridWhy We Picked It
Although Bissell has been making upright wet and dry vacuums for years, the SpinWave Wet and Dry is its first robot model that can do double duty. It works quickly and quietly, reliably sucking up pet hair and dust from hard floors and low-pile carpeting. Swap out the dustbin for a wet tank and the robot zips around hard floors, scrubbing them clean with its dual spinning mopping pads. Don't worry about carpeting and area rugs, though; this device automatically detects and avoids those floor types. We also like that Bissell offers several different cleaning solutions: multi-surface, pet multi-surface with Febreze, and sanitizing.
Who It's For
If you're in the market for a budget-friendly hybrid that excels as a mop, the Bissell SpinWave Wet and Dry is a top choice. It lacks some features available on pricier models, including home-mapping abilities, voice controls, and a self-emptying dustbin, but it offers better mopping performance than most other two-in-one robots in this price range because of its spinning microfiber pads and support for sanitizing and deodorizing cleaning solutions. We recommend this model for homes with pets or difficult-to-clean hard flooring.
Pros
- Mops and vacuums
- Works with cleaning solution
- Automatically avoids carpet when mopping
- Quiet
Cons
- No mapping features or voice control
- Robot got stuck on some furniture in testing
iRobot Roomba 694
Best for First-Time BuyersWhy We Picked It
The Roomba 694 is a worthy choice despite being iRobot's most affordable entry. In testing, it maneuvered obstacles just fine without advanced navigation technology and captured lots of dust and dog hair. Best of all, the robot offers slightly better battery life than its excellent predecessor, the Roomba 675. You can control the Roomba 694 via an app or your voice, including setting up scheduled cleanings.
Who It's For
Despite rapid developments in the category, Roomba's latest entry in the 600 series remains a good first model for newcomers because of its reliable performance and low price. That said, we highly recommend a lower-maintenance self-emptying model if you can stretch your budget; with the Roomba 694, you need to manually empty the bin at least every few cleaning runs.
Pros
- Affordable
- Rarely gets stuck
- Seamless app setup
- Supports Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant voice control
- Allows for scheduled cleanings
- Detects and focuses on heavily soiled areas
Cons
- Loud
- Missed some debris on carpets in testing
- Lacks smart navigation, mapping abilities
- No carrying handle
Learn MoreiRobot Roomba 694 ReviewiRobot Roomba Combo j7+
Best Retractable MopWhy We Picked It
The iRobot Roomba Combo j7+ is the first floor-cleaning robot with a fully retractable mop. When the pricey 2-in-1 detects carpet, it automatically lifts its mopping plate out of the way, rests it on top of the device where it has no risk of wetting carpets, and continues vacuuming. For comparison, Roborock's similar VibraRise mop-lifting system only works well on low-pile carpets because it doesn't lift high enough to avoid medium- and high-pile rugs.
Who It's For
With all the features of the standard Roomba j7+, including a self-emptying bin, AI-powered obstacle avoidance, and a poop-evasion guarantee, plus mopping abilities, the Combo j7+ is an excellent option for homes with a mix of hard floors and carpeting. The Ecovacs Deebot X2 Omni and the Roborock S7 MaxV Ultra require less maintenance, but the Combo j7+ is the better option if you have light-colored carpeting. If you're loyal to the Roomba brand, it's also worth checking out the newer Roomba Combo j9+, which costs more than the Combo j7+, but offers increased suction power and a self-refilling water reservoir.
Pros
- Vacuums and mops
- Retractable mop prevents carpet wetting
- Excellent obstacle avoidance
- Pet waste-avoidance guarantee
- Auto-empty base
- Works with Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant voice commands
- Supports virtual Keep Out, No Mop, and Clean zones
- User-friendly companion app
Cons
- One unit malfunctioned in testing
- Mop tank requires manual refilling each time
- Scrubs less than some competitors
Learn MoreiRobot Roomba Combo j7+ ReviewiRobot Roomba i3+ EVO
Most Affordable Self-Emptying RoombaWhy We Picked It
iRobot is one of the most respected names in the robot vacuum market, and the Roomba i3+ EVO is its most affordable model with a self-emptying dustbin. It's hard to overstate the advantages of this feature. Beyond offering greater convenience than their more manual counterparts, self-emptying robot vacuums significantly limit your exposure to dust, a big plus if you suffer from allergies. The i3+ EVO offers 10 times the suction power of the entry-level Roomba 600 series, and in testing did a good job of removing dirt from hard floors and carpet. This model also boasts smart mapping capabilities, so you can send it right to specific rooms by phone or voice for targeted area cleanings.
Who It's For
The Roomba i3+ EVO is a top choice for anyone looking to upgrade from a standard robot vacuum to one with self-emptying abilities. If you're tired of manually emptying your current bot's bursting dustbin on the daily, the Roomba i3+ EVO will eliminate that chore. It's a particularly compelling option if you suffer from allergies, because it also uses a high-efficiency filter to capture allergens as it cleans. One caveat is that the i3+ EVO's mapping capabilities are limited to a single floor. Its more expensive siblings, on the other hand, can remember multiple floors, which is useful if you have a multi-level home.
Pros
- Self-emptying dustbin
- Works with Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, and IFTTT
- Supports scheduling and area cleaning
- Detects and focuses on heavily soiled areas
Cons
- Average battery life
- Can be loud
Learn MoreiRobot Roomba i3+ EVO ReviewWyze Robot Vacuum
Best for Affordable Laser MappingWhy We Picked It
Wyze has a reputation for making feature-rich yet affordable smart home devices, and its first robot vacuum is no exception. The Wyze Robot Vacuum features a raised Light Detection and Ranging (LiDAR) sensor that casts thousands of invisible laser points to measure surroundings and generate an editable map of your home's floor plan. Self-driving cars and pricier vacuums feature LiDAR technology, but it's rare to see in a budget-friendly robot. Once the Wyze vacuum creates a map of your home, you can label each room, select the ones you want cleaned, and send the robot directly there. You can also create virtual walls so the robot avoids certain areas, like a mess of cords under your desk or TV stand. It works quickly and methodically, with 2,100Pa of suction power to effectively collect debris and pet hair from hard floors and carpeting.
Who It's For
The Wyze Robot Vacuum's low price and competitive feature set make it a nice option for first-time robot vacuum buyers. In testing, it had no problem traversing hard flooring and carpet, and thoroughly collected dog hair from both, so it's also a strong budget-friendly choice for pet owners.
If you have a small home or an apartment of around 1,000 square feet or less, the Wyze Robot Vacuum should have no problem covering your entire space in a single run. If it runs low on battery before finishing the job, the robot will return to its base station, charge up, then pick up where it left off.
Pros
- Strong suction power
- Features laser mapping technology
- Supports app control, area cleaning, scheduling, and virtual walls
- HEPA filter
Cons
- No voice command support
- Relatively short battery life
- Occasionally gets stuck
Learn MoreWyze Robot Vacuum ReviewEcovacs Deebot X1 Omni
Best for Automatic Mop Cleaning and DryingBottom Line:
With a self-emptying dustbin, a mop that cleans and dries itself, and a built-in voice assistant, the pricey Ecovacs Deebot X1 Omni is the best two-in-one robot vacuum and mop you can buy.Pros
- Self-emptying dustbin
- Self-washing, drying, and refilling mop
- Built-in voice assistant
- Carpet sensor
- AI-powered obstacle avoidance
- Works as a security camera with two-way audio
- Good battery life
Cons
- Expensive
- Large base
- Mop scrubs less than main competitor
- Cannot install/remove mopping pads while robot is docked
Learn MoreEcovacs Deebot X1 Omni Review
Buying Guide: The Best Robot Vacuums for 2024
Are Robot Vacuums Really Worth It?
A robot vacuum usually costs more than a traditional vacuum, though not always. The models here range from around $200 to more than $1,000 (Dyson's 360 Vis Nav model will likely fetch close to $1,600). That's a pretty sizable investment, even on the lower end. Let's consider just what you get for the price.
Unless you really love to vacuum, the task itself is pretty mundane. Depending on the size of your house, a robot vacuum can save you anywhere from minutes to hours of your time every week by taking care of a pretty thankless chore. That alone is reason enough for some people to consider one.
Moreover, robot vacuums have reached the point where they're just as powerful and effective as regular vacuums. The robots here combine spinning brushrolls and side brushes to clean your home just as well as their upright equivalents. They're also fairly compact, so they won't take up much space. And they're slim enough to travel underneath most couches and tables, so you don't have to rearrange the furniture.
Wi-Fi-connected robot vacuums are much more affordable now than in the past. What are the benefits of connectivity? You can program and control most smart robot vacuums from your phone or with your voice via Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant integrations.
Connected bots also typically generate statistics and maps of the areas they clean. Many even create personalized floor plans, allowing for targeted room cleanings and eliminating the need for you to use "virtual walls" to cordon off sections of your home.
Some of the most advanced robot vacuums, such as the iRobot Roomba j7+, feature a camera and artificial intelligence technology to automatically identify and avoid obstacles like shoes, toys, and even pet waste. Premium models might also function as a roving home security camera, letting you view live video of your home from wherever you are.
What Is the Best Self-Emptying Robot Vacuum?
One of the best innovations in the robot vacuum space in recent years has been the development of models that can empty their own dustbins. Beyond offering greater convenience than traditional models, they significantly limit your exposure to dust, a big plus if you suffer from allergies. As recently as a couple of years ago, it was difficult to find a sub-$1,000 self-emptying robot vacuum, but the price of these models has been decreasing. Several excellent options are now available for less than $600.
Most self-emptying models transfer the contents of their bin into a bag, which typically holds around 30 to 60 days' worth of debris, depending on how often you vacuum and how dirty your home is. The nice thing is that you never have to come into contact with dust and debris. The downside is that you eventually have to buy more bags when you run out.
An exception is the Shark IQ Robot Self-Empty XL, which has two dustbins: one in the robot itself, and a larger one in the base station that holds up to a month's worth of debris. When it's full, you simply remove the dustbin, hold it over a trash can, and then press the Empty button on the side. The bottom of the dustbin opens, and the contents fall out into the trash. Although allergy sufferers may prefer models that empty their contents into a bag, the IQ Robot XL is more convenient and wallet-friendly, because you don't have to worry about buying replacement bags.
Self-emptying or not, most robot vacuums also equip small HEPA filters that capture allergens as they run.
Which Robot Vacuum Is Best for Pet Hair? Hardwood?
To pick up pet hair, you need a robot vacuum with strong suction power. Most companies in this space advertise power in pascals (Pa), the metric unit of pressure, though iRobot doesn't always make this information easy to find. In general, the more power, the better, especially if you have carpet, but battery life and obstacle avoidance capabilities are also important factors. High-end robot vacuums are tipping 10,000Pa of suction these days, but you don't necessarily need that much power. Robot vacuums with around 2,500Pa can still lift pet hair, but might need more passes to get it all.
Generally speaking, all the vacuums on this list can clean hardwood floors without issue. To avoid damage, we recommend testing your bot in a small area on a low power level and then checking for scratches before running it on max unsupervised.
If you have both carpet and hard flooring throughout your home, you might want to consider a hybrid that can do double duty as a vacuum and a mop, such as the Bissell SpinWave Wet and Dry. Standalone robot mops aren't eligible for this list because they don't suck up dirt and debris, but they can leave your hard floors nice and shiny.
For more, see our lists of the best robot vacuums for pet hair and the best robot mops.
How We Test Robot Vacuums
We test robot vacuums in our homes, with the following categories in mind: battery life, navigation, obstacle avoidance, the setup process, and suction power. If it supports Bluetooth or Wi-Fi, we also evaluate the app experience and other smart features.
Chances are you don't want to babysit your vacuum. That means you're looking for a robot that can traverse different floor types or maneuver around furniture without your help. This is especially true if you have dark flooring, as infrared sensors might mistake a black carpet for a ledge, and refuse to pass over it. We test vacuums on hardwood, tile, and rugs to see how well they manage the transitions across various surfaces.
Battery life is also important to consider based on the size of your home. In general, most robot vacuums can run for at least 60 to 70 minutes, which should be enough to tackle smaller homes and apartments. If you have a bigger living area, look for a robot vacuum with at least 90 minutes of battery life so it can hit every room before requiring a recharge. To test this aspect, we fully charge the battery, start a cleaning cycle, and time how long the robot runs before it needs to be docked. In some cases, it may take several complete cleaning cycles for a robot to run out of battery.
Another note on battery life: The number you see in the chart below is what we got in testing with the normal mode active. High-power modes often bring that number down.
Of course, even the fanciest robot vacuum isn't worth much if it can't rid your floors of dirt and other debris. We rigorously test the cleaning capabilities of each robot vacuum by closing it in two subsequent, 100-square-foot rooms, one with carpeted floors, and the other with hardwood. In these tests, we spread a measured amount of dry, uncooked rice on otherwise clean flooring to evaluate large particle pickup, and then do the same with dry sand to evaluate small particle pickup. Using a scientifically calibrated Uline Balance Scale, we weigh the dustbin before and after each of these test runs.
We test mopping capabilities separately with a measured amount of jelly on hard flooring.
We also note whether the robot cleans in a random or methodical pattern. Many of the latest models feature a Light Detection and Ranging (LiDAR) laser (the same technology self-driving cars use) to map your home and plan an efficient cleaning route. But some affordable robot vacuums still haphazardly ping-pong from wall to wall, inefficiently crossing over the same space multiple times as they clean.
Finally, we test how easy it is to set up, program, and control the robot. Some require only an initial battery charge, while others ask you to install side brushes and batteries. For connected bots, app design and reliable Bluetooth or Wi-Fi are major factors that impact your experience.
We provide a detailed analysis of each of these vacuums in our reviews, and you can see our vacuum product guide for the latest models. If you specifically want to stick with the iRobot brand, we also have a roundup of the best Roombas. When you find the right one for you, be sure to read up on our simple robot vacuum tips.
