A robot vacuum is a great way to keep your floors clean at home, but finding the right robot for the job can be challenging. There are all kinds of robot vacuums on the market with various features and capabilities.
With so many options available, it’s important to consider a few things before choosing a model. First, it’s best to determine how much you’re willing to spend. Next, measure the size of your home and check many rooms you’ll need to clean. Last, since dust is a common air pollutant, consider the types of floors you have that are prone to dust. Is your home carpeted? Do you have hardwood, tile, or linoleum floors?
After considering those factors, you can check online to see the available models with their pros and cons. In no particular order, here are our top picks for the best robot vacuums this year:
Roborock S7 MaxV
The Roborock S7 MaxV is just like the original Roborock S7 we tested, but with some upgrades. It now has a larger dustbin and an upgraded motor that can spin its side brushes faster, improving its performance on carpeted floors. We’ve never been huge fans of robot vacuums since most don’t work well and will often get stuck or fall down stairs when navigating your home. However, the updated mapping system on this vacuum gives it a leg up over other models we’ve tried.
The Roborock S7 has excellent performance on bare floor surfaces. It is also good at picking up pet hair. However, this robot vacuum cleaner is not suitable for cleaning high-pile carpets, stairs, or cars.
iRobot Roomba i3 EVO
Discover the groundbreaking technology of Roomba i3 EVO, now with enhanced cleaning performance. The robot vacuum uses an extra set of brushes that work together with the spinning side brush to loosen dirt and hair from carpets before suctioning it into the dust bin. Schedule Roomba i3 EVO to clean up several times a week, so you always come home to a fresh, clean home.
The iRobot Roomba i3 EVO does a beautiful job cleaning. We found that it picks up hair and dirt efficiently. It works best on hard floors, but it can also function reasonably well on the carpet (though we don’t recommend leaving it to run there unattended). It is easy to schedule, empty, and clean; plus, its app allows for customization and remote operation.
Roborock Q5
With a slim, stylish frame and colorful shell, the Roborock Q5 looks better than many competitors. It’s even equipped with a UV light that helps to kill off bacteria on hard floors. Most crucially, the Roborock Q5 was one of the best cleaning robots we tested. It got into corners and cleaned along edges effectively, plus it brushed up against walls less frequently than other models.
Overall, the Roborock app is more straightforward. We had no problems utilizing voice commands through Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, and Siri Shortcuts. It also comes with a bigger dustbin and a battery that lasts twice as long as the Roomba i3 EVO. Despite these advantages, the Q5 is a somewhat weaker cleaner than the i3 EVO, particularly on the carpet.
Ecovacs DEEBOT OZMO T8 AIVI
To make your cleaning easier, the Ecovacs DEEBOT OZMO T8 AIVI automatically maps out and cleans an entire level of a home or apartment. Its dual spinning side brushes sweep debris, while its high-efficiency suction system picks up finer particles. You can control this robot vacuum through the Ecovacs app on iOS and Android devices.
The DEEBOT OZMO offers various automation options. You may use its app to draw virtual boundaries around your house, guide it to a particular region, or plan cleaning sessions for certain rooms. Overall, the debris collection performance on bare floors and carpets is excellent. It’s compatible with a self-emptying station to reduce hands-on maintenance. To clean away dried-on stains, it has the same ultrasonic mopping mechanism as the Roborock S7 MaxV.
Dreametech DreameBot D10 Plus
Though it didn’t do particularly well in our tests, it was solid and adaptable enough to keep up with the rivals at almost every step. It compares well to the best robot vacuums on low- to mid-pile carpets and outperforms all other cleaners on wood floors. Its LIDAR was crisp and accurate, as good as Neato and Roborock. It has built-in Wi-Fi and voice commands using Alexa or Google Assistant. Its self-emptying dock can contain up to 2.5L of dust and debris – enough for more than a month of everyday cleaning.
DreameBot D10 Plus is under $400, almost $100 cheaper than other brands with similar features. As a result, this multifunctional floor cleaner is an excellent bargain and a wise choice for being a part of our list.
Neato D8
Neato D8 has no self-emptying bin, but that’s about the extent of our issue with this model. The D-shaped, high-quality model stands up well against its newest competition.
The results of our tests show that its score is significantly lower on low-pile carpets. While other cleaners can take up a minimum of 50% of small particles, the D8 scored 48%. It’s still significantly higher than the average score of other robot vacuums. It’s also an excellent choice for pet lovers, with an optional set of attachments intended to optimize pet hair pickup. Other plus points include its excellent navigation skills owing to the company’s lidar expertise and voice commands with Alexa and Google.
If you don’t mind not having a built-in mop or a self-emptying bin, this is one of the finest robot vacuums on the market.
Roomba s9+
The Roomba s9+ robot vacuum automatically cleans standard floor types, including carpets and rugs. Just press clean or schedule Roomba on the go with the iRobot HOME App. It returns to its Home Base™ to dock, recharge, then resumes cleaning until the job is done.
iRobot Roomba s9+ is designed to clean carpets and hard floors with ease. The AeroForce Cleaning System uses three distinct cleaning modes that run on a schedule, so it adapts to you and your home to keep things fresh. Smart sensors alert the robot to changes in its environment, like open doors and low-battery levels. It also offers voice control through Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant.
According to the iRobot website, Roomba s9+ has 40x the suction power than other brands, the superior 3-Stage Cleaning System. This technology lifts loosens, then eliminates debris and pet hair from deep within your carpets for a clean you won’t believe — with no effort from you. It automatically increases suction to clean even deeper into carpets with power boost technology.
Conclusion
With all the different robot vacuum models, it can be hard to know which is right for you. We hope that our guide has helped you narrow down your search for the best robot vacuum for you. If you have any questions about which robot vacuum might be best for you, please don’t hesitate to contact us.