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How to Choose the Best Robot Vacuum Cleaner A robot vacuum will help you save time and hassle when it comes to regular cleaning. Top performers do a good job of removing dust and lightweight debris and many allow you to create no-go zones for pets or power cords. The more expensive models even clean your floors, though they aren't able to climb the stairs. Look for models with intelligent mapping, real-time hazards avoidance, and roomy self-emptying bins. Best Overall The best robots we tested were user-friendly, efficient and able to keep up with the daily messes. You'll need a robot that has decent carpet-picking power and the ability to handle stairs. If you're looking for a model with additional features, think about a model that has smart mapping technology or an app to control it remotely. Camryn Rabideau is a contributing shopping writer and product reviewer at PEOPLE who has tested numerous robotic vacuums. She's a big fan of robot vacuums that provide the greatest convenience, such as self-emptying dustbins and charging docks that automatically empty and refill water tanks for mopping robots. She also likes the robots that can detect landmarks such as furniture legs and power cords so they don't get tripped up when climbing stairs. Compared to the top-rated models, this Black and Decker robot vacuum isn't as advanced in its object-avoidance capabilities, and its navigation score is lower. It comes with a huge non-refillable dustbin as well as an extended battery. It also comes with the ability to schedule cleaning sessions, and return to where it stopped last, making it easier for you to take care of larger spaces. This model is also a good option for pet owners as it is able to spot and avoid tangled hair and fallen food particles. In our tests in our tests, the Roborock S8 Pro Ultra combines with a LIDAR sensor that maps rooms and detect obstacles, with an organized light sensor to identify objects and detect edges. The combination allows it to stay clear of stairs, drops of liquid, and furniture legs easily and save up to four floor maps to be used in the future for use. It is able to stop and restart cleaning at any point, so you can continue to do chores while it works. The app provides an interactive 3D model of your home, complete with room labels as well as advanced cleaning options. This robot is not as efficient in cleaning like our top models, but it is great in picking up larger items like orzo pasta, metal screws and even fine particles like sand. The only downsides are that it's not able to mop, and its navigation system is less impressive. Best for Carpet If you have carpeting in your home, look for a robotic vacuum that has strong pickup and maneuverability scores on carpet and rug. Many models are good at cleaning dust from low-pile carpets, and some can be quite effective in sweeping up heavier debris such as orzo pasta and screws made of metal. They aren't able to pick up small particles like an upright canister, and could be unable to pick up dirt close to thresholds or baseboards. For most carpeted homes the 2-in-1 robot vacuum is the best option. It is possible to swap out an empty bin for a damp mopping mat. The Roborock Q Revo, for example, is a vacuum cleaner and mops wet with circular pads that spin at 200 rotations per minute. It detects and lifts its pads when it comes in contact with carpets, preventing the floor from becoming wet. You don't need remove them or replace them each time. The Q Revo is also more efficient than other robot vacuum/mops in keeping away from obstacles and getting close to rugs and thresholds. Another option that is worth considering is the iRobot Roomba Combo i5, which was a great performer in our tests and can be scheduled using the app to clean while you're away from home. It can also be set to mop only and we loved its impressive navigation on both carpets and floors as well as its ability to go over and up onto furniture. The Combo i5 also has a very long runtime and great path planning for such a small device. If you're looking for a advanced model, look into the Shark AI Ultra 2-in-1 Self-Empty Robot Vacuum & Mop. It has a large charging dock that can go months without needing to be emptied and has impressive navigation skills and auto-emptying on both bare floors and carpets. It also has an intelligent mapping system that can be programmed to operate at certain times of the day (a useful feature to keep mischievous kids and dextrous pets from running it amuck). The Shark is less powerful than other mop/robot combination models however, it still picks up pet hair and hair very well. It's also the highest price of our top picks. Best for Hard Flooring Robot vacuums are the ideal option for hardwood floors since they can easily maneuver around obstacles and not damage the floor's surface. They are excellent in removing dust and crumbs, but struggle with pet hair or other debris. They lack the suction of an upright or a top-quality canister vacuum, making them a poor choice for deep cleaning carpeted or upholstery areas. The best two-in-1 robots combine mopping and vacuum, taking care of an entire task in one pass. Look for models that have an onboard sensor to detect changes in the floor's texture and adjust suction in line with the changes. The ECOVACS DEEBOT T9+ for example, has this feature and can move seamlessly from hard to soft carpeting. If you have a lot of hardwood floors in your home, you might want to consider a robotic mop and vacuum combo like the Eufy S1 Pro. This model comes with a powerful robotic vacuum equipped with intelligent navigation that can clean hardwood and other surfaces. It also mop. Its sensors assist it in avoiding stairs and other hazards so you don't have to be worried about the robot falling down the stairs and breaking your hardwood. When you need mops the eufy S1 Pro is designed to actually clean hardwood floors using downward pressure rather than wipe them to get rid of light dirt and dust. The mop pads are reusable, which reduce the amount of waste and reduce the spread of germs and can be cleaned in the docking station, saving you time. The mops can also be washed, dried and reused. Both the robovac and mop can be controlled by your smartphone to make it easier to manage the device. You can, for instance, use the app to create zones that the vacuum won't be allowed to enter, label different rooms and schedule specific cleaning times. The eufy S1 Pro has an auto-emptying port that collects debris through trapdoors and then puts it in a bagless or disposable bin. This means you don't need to empty the bin manually as often as you do with other models. Ideal for small Spaces As the name implies, these robots are best suited for small areas. They have smaller bins which can hold less debris. They are also more efficient in moving around corners more efficiently as opposed to larger models. They can also be tucked under furniture, where bigger robots struggle to reach. They are also less expensive than higher-end models, but you'll have to empty their dirt bins manually at the end of each cleaning session. A couple of years ago, robotic vacuums went through a major change when manufacturers began adding sensors to help navigate around and avoid household objects that their traditional sensors would become stuck on or over. These advances have reduced the number of times our testers had to clean up after a robotic snag, whether it was a power cord, toy or pet waste. However, the new sensors haven't resolved all of the issues these machines face. The cheapest models still struggle with the same issues that the older ones faced, and many of them require a certain amount illumination to be able to see where they're going. Look into an option that incorporates a spinning LIDAR unit mounted on top to create maps of the area. Our top pick and runner-up models have this feature. This lets them work in the dark and avoid obstacles such as stairs. The models can also be programmed to utilize their cliff sensors when they are near or on the ground, but not when they are above it. It's important to cover mirrors in order to stop this from happening. The lasers used by LIDAR-based models may bounce off reflective surfaces, which makes the robot think it's in a different space. Some of the models we recommend let you set up virtual no-go zones to protect areas you do not want the robot go, which can be useful if you have pets or children. These features aren't on all models we test. Check out our complete reviews before making your choice.