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Top Rated Robot Vacuums

A robot vacuum can keep your floors tidy enough to reduce the frequency of manual hoovering. Pick a robot vacuum with good navigation, is able to clean corners and stairs and has an enormous bin that will need to be emptied periodically.

There are models that can mop and charge themselves This is an advantage essential for families with children or pets. Many of the top performers in our tests also offer decent obstacle-avoiding capabilities.

1. Roomba iRobot i3+ from iRobot EVO

The i3+ EVO and its i3 EVO sibling, the i3 EVO, are identical robots, but they differ in that the i3+ has self-emptying capabilities. This makes the i3+ an excellent option for those looking for an entirely automated, hands-free cleaning robots experience, but aren't afraid of having to empty their dust bin manually when it fills up.

Both robots are adept at picking up surface debris off hard floors and carpets, and they are very good in moving around furniture and other obstacles. iAdapt navigation software creates smart maps of your home that help the i3+ EVO to navigate and clean in a way that maximizes efficiency. However, unlike the i7+ and other top rated robots we test the i3+ does not have a feature for avoiding obstacles which means it can get stuck on things like socks or power cords, and may have issues traversing transitions across surfaces like hardwood to rug.

iRobot suggests that you clean the area in which the i3+ EVO vacuums before using it. This includes getting rid of any toys or other items it might come across. It's also recommended to keep the bin and filter clean so they aren't clogged by dirt. When the i3+'s internal bin is full or its battery is low it will return to its docking station and automatically empties its dirt into the station's dust bin, and then continues cleaning where it started. The i3+ EVO's battery can last for about an hour and a half continuous use, and it takes about three hours to fully recharge.

2. IRobot Roomba i7+

The iRobot Roomba i7+ is the Top Rated Robot Vacuum model in the iRobot flagship line and has the most up-to-date features. It's self-charging and self-navigating. However, the most significant feature is the self-emptying bin. This removes the need for routine maintenance.

The Roomba i7+ can remember up to 10 floor plans and their names with Imprint Smart Mapping, an application that lets it create maps of rooms so that it can clean them more efficiently. It also works with iRobot Home to schedule cleaning tasks, and it can control your robot via the app or by voice.

The i7+ is faster and more agile in our tests than the eufy RoboVac G30. It also cleaned large pet hair pieces from any surface, including carpeting. The main advantage it has over the Eufy is its self-emptying garbage bin, which eliminates the main sources of maintenance and lowers the cost of recurring maintenance.

We were also awestruck by the i7+'s integration with Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant AI services which we used to instruct the robot to start, stop or pause its cleaning sessions and move around the room and vacuum a specific space. Connecting the i7+ to these services was easy and straightforward using the iRobot Home app. We were able, once connected, to speak commands to the i7+, like "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 full of cordless vacs that look like minivans or buses, this tiny Dyson model feels like a sports car. It is powerful enough to replace a traditional stand-up vacuum in most homes, but also small enough to fit on a 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. The advanced whole-machine filtering system is able to trap allergens and then lets cleaner air into your home. Its cleaning head is specially designed and drives bristles of nylon that are stiff and deep into carpet to collect large dust and crumbs. It comes with three suction modes to match the task at hand. It quickly switches from handheld to floor vacuum and back.

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

The main drawback of the V10 is its limited running time. Its claims on the market that it can provide up to 60 minutes of running time are a bit misleading, as CR's testing shows. This is a common, not exceptional, battery-powered cordless vacuum's run time. This is enough time to vacuum a typical-sized home, but not enough to get into every corner. (A second time is usually sufficient). This model has its own advantages however: it's light and more maneuverable than older Dysons cordless models and its ability to vacuum is significantly better on low-pile floor carpet.

4. iRobot Roomba 694"

One of iRobot's most popular robot sweeper vacuums, the 694 is a basic model that's a good choice for people who don't want to spend too much on a robotic. It's capable of sucking up all kinds of debris in our tests, and it frequently goes over the same areas multiple times to give a thorough clean. Its flat front side helps it to reach into corners and along the walls' edges and walls, which is a nice addition.

Its smart navigation system uses iAdapt to avoid obstacles and navigate around your home, but it's not equipped with the mapping capability of more advanced models like our top picks such as the i3+ EVO and j7+ series. As a result, it is sometimes stuck on things like phone cords or furniture that isn't in good condition, and frequently will run out of battery before making it back to its home base.

The Xiaomi Mi robot is superior in many ways to the Roomba 694 in that it has less parts that require regular cleaning, is equipped with an allergen-trapping HEPA filtration system, incurs lower costs for recurring expenses and has more advanced automation capabilities and can better maneuver its own. It also has a bigger dustbin and is charged faster.

The eufy RoboVac X8 has a superior battery longevity than the Roomba 694. It also has physical boundaries and can be controlled with the voice assistant on your smartphone. It's also more robust, has a larger motor, and performs better on floors with low pile and bare.

5. Samsung Jet Bot AI+

Samsung is a brand is seen on a variety of electronic gadgets for your home, so it comes as no surprise that they're also one of the most popular robot vacuum and mop manufacturers. Jet Bot AI+ has a cutting-edge onboard technology to navigate and avoid obstacles.

The app offers a wide range of options for customizing your robotic cleaner. These include virtual barriers, mopping levels and behavior modifications docking frequency settings, and more. The app is simple to navigate and use as are other Samsung devices.

In our tests of the Jet Bot AI+ excelled on hard floors and handled dog hair (on carpet) quite well, clearing up 86% of it. It didn't do very well in avoiding taller items like cords or socks. This was disappointing. It's also more expensive than other models we've tested and this could be a problem for certain shoppers.

The smart vacuum comes with an onboard camera that can be accessed via the app, and you can also set up a live stream from the robot's cleaning station. This feature lets you monitor your pets or kids when you're away from home. The filter and the dust bin are washable for quick, painless cleanup. The Jet Bot AI+ comes with a self vacuum-emptying clean station, which helps to keep the robot's bin clear and improves suction power.

6. Black & Decker Robot Vacuum

In contrast to other robotic vacuums that are specifically designed for carpets and hard floors, Black and Decker robots are designed specifically for hard floors. They have a wider cleaning path and an extra-large dustbin that holds twice as much debris than the competition to keep the cleaning area clean for the longest time. They also come with two side sweepers for cleaning along edges and corners. The POWERSERIES model also comes with AutoSense, which automatically adjusts the power level depending on whether it's collecting surface dirt or embedded dirt. It also has a smart app that lets you view the virtual map, and control functions and schedules. You can also monitor the battery's status and send it back to its dock for charging at the touch of the button. The app allows you to personalize the LED lights on top of the vacuum with different colors, so you can easily tell the areas where it's focused or where it's got stuck.

The app also makes it simple to steer the robot broom manually in the event of need. My living room rug for instance has a dark-colored border which could cause a problem for other robots. However the HRV 425BL kept moving across the border without registering it as a cliff. The ability to program a weekly cleaning schedule for each week is a time-saving benefit.