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How to Choose the Best automatic hoover robot Vacuum Cleaner

Robot vacuums can help you save time and effort when it comes to cleaning. Top performers are good at picking up dust, light debris and cords.

The more expensive models even clean your floors, but they can't climb stairs. Find models that feature intelligent mapping, real-time hazard avoidance, and spacious self cleaning vacuum-emptying bins.

Best Overall

The best robots we tested were efficient, easy-to-use and able to keep up with the daily debris. You'll need a model with adequate carpet-picking capabilities and the capability to climb stairs. And, if you're looking to add more features, you might be interested in a robot with smart mapping technology or an application that allows you to control the robot remotely.

Camryn Rabideau is a contributing reviewer and writer for shopping at PEOPLE who has tested numerous robotic vacuums. She prefers robovacs that have the most conveniences, such as those with self-emptying bins and charging stations that automatically empty and refill water tanks to mop robotic vacuums. She also likes robots that recognize landmarks such as furniture legs and power cords to ensure they don't get caught when climbing stairs.

This robot from Black and Decker has a lower score for navigation and has less technology for avoiding objects than the top-rated models. It comes with a large, non-refillable dustbin and a long battery. It also comes with an option that allows you to schedule cleaning times and return to where it stopped last, making it easier for you to clean larger homes. This model is a good choice for pet owners, because it will prevent the tangles of fur and food particles.

In our tests, the Roborock S8 Pro Ultra combines an LIDAR sensor that can map rooms and detect obstacles, with a structured light sensor that can identify objects and detect edges. The combination allows it to avoid steps, drops of liquid, and furniture legs with ease and save up to four floor maps to be used in the future for references. It can also stop the cleaning process at any point and pick up where it left off and let you do chores while the robot works. The app comes with the 3D image of your home, room labels, and advanced cleaning options.

This robot is not as efficient in cleaning as our top models, but it excels in removing heavier objects like orzo pasta, metal screws, and fine debris such as sand. Its only downsides are that it isn't able to mop and its navigation system is a little less impressive.

The best for Carpet

If you have carpeting in your home, search for a robotic vacuum that has excellent pickup and good maneuverability scores on carpet and rug. A lot of models do a great job of picking up dust that has been embedded in carpets with a low pile and some do a good job of cleaning up larger debris such as orzo pasta, metal screws, and pet hair. But they don't pick up small particles like canister or upright vacuums and can not pick up dirt that is ground-in close to thresholds and baseboards.

The best choice for most carpeted areas is a 2-in-1 robot vacuum cleaner Best vacuum/mop. It allows you to swap between a cleaning bin and a damp mopping pad. The Roborock Q Revo is a 2-in-1 robotic vacuum/mop that is able to clean and mop simultaneously with circular pads spinning at 200 rpm. It recognizes and raises its pads when it comes into contact with carpet, preventing the floor from getting wet. You don't need remove them or replace them every time. The Q Revo is also more efficient than other robot vacuums/mops when it comes to keeping away from obstacles and being close to carpets 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 via the app to clean when you're away from home. It can be set to only mop. We liked its navigation on floors with no flooring and rug. The Combo i5 has a long runtime and excellent path planning for a device of this size.

If you're looking for a high-tech vacuum that is high-tech, the Shark AI Ultra 2-in-1 robot cleaner Vacuum & Mop is a great option. It comes with a large charging dock that can last for several weeks without having to be emptied, and it has impressive navigation skills and auto-emptying on carpets and floors. It also has a smart mapping system that can be set to only run for certain times (a useful feature for keeping mischievous children and dextrous animals from running amok). The Shark has less powerful suction than other robot vacuum/mop combos but it's efficient in removing hair and pet hair. It is the best value of our top picks.

Best for Hard Flooring

Robot vacuums are the best choice for floors with hardwood floors because they can navigate through obstacles with ease without causing damage bare surfaces. They are excellent at picking up dust and crumbs but struggle with pet hair and larger debris. They lack the suction power of an upright or a top-quality canister vacuum, making them a poor choice for deep cleaning carpeted or upholstery areas.

The most effective two-in-one robots incorporate mopping and vacuum to complete the entire chore in one pass. Find a model that has an onboard sensor to detect any changes in the flooring and adjust suction to match. The ECOVACS DEEBOT T9+, for instance, comes with this feature and can move effortlessly from hard to soft carpeting.

If your home is made up of hardwood floors, consider a robotic hoovers mop and vacuum combination like the eufy S1 Pro. This model features a powerful robot vacuum with smart navigation to clean hardwood floors and other hard surfaces, and it can mop too. Its sensors let it avoid dangers like stairs.

When it comes to mops the eufy S1 Pro is designed to actually wash hardwood floors with downward pressure rather than wipe them over to remove dust and dirt. Its pads that can be reused reduce waste and spread less germs. They can also be cleaned at docking stations to help save time. They are also able to be washed, dried and reused.

The robovac can be controlled via your smartphone, making it much easier to use. For instance, you can use the app to create a zone that the remote vacuum cleaner cannot enter or label rooms separately, or schedule cleaning sessions for specific areas. The eufy S1 Pro has an auto-emptying port that collects debris via a trapdoor, and stores it into a bagless or disposable bin. This means that you don't have to empty the bin manually as often as with other models.

Ideal for small Spaces

These robots are made for smaller spaces. They have smaller bins, which can hold less garbage. They are also more efficient when it comes to maneuvering around tight corners than larger models. They can also fit under furniture, where bigger robots struggle to reach. These robots are also cheaper than the more expensive 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 underwent a significant change when manufacturers began adding sensors to help navigate and avoid household objects that their traditional sensors would become stuck on or over. These advancements decreased the amount of times that our testers had to clean up after a robotic snag whether it was a power cord, toy, or piece of pet waste.

The new sensors aren't completely eliminating all the problems with these devices, however. The less expensive models are not able to traverse the same obstacles as older models, and they need some level of illumination in order to know where they are moving. Look into an option that incorporates an LIDAR spinning unit that is mounted on top to trace the area. Our top overall pick and runner-up models have this feature. This allows them to work in darkness and avoid obstacles such as stairs.

The models can be programmed to only utilize their cliff sensors when they are near or on the ground, but not when they are above it. It is essential to cover mirrors in order to stop this from occurring. The laser used by the LIDAR-based models could bounce off reflective surfaces, causing the robot to think it's in another room.

Some of the models that we recommend let you create virtual no-go zones for areas that you don't want the robot to visit. This can be helpful for those with small children or pets. These features aren't present on all models we test. Read our full reviews before deciding.