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All the robot vacuums in this ranking have been rigorously tested, either by one of the TechRadar Homes team or an experienced reviewer. Meet some of the expert reviewers who tested the robovacs that feature in this guide. Alternatives to consider

If none of the robot vacuums above take your fancy, here are some other
models worth considering. These robovacs all scored highly on test, but just didn't quite make our main guide.

Ecovacs Deebot T20 Omni

This bot was previously our top pick for hard floors, thanks to hot water mopping that's more than a match for greasy spillages. It does create a lot
of dirty water though, and is a little slow because it'll wash its mop pads multiple times per cleaning session. Elsewhere, it boasts an excellent app
and the vacuuming is strong, too.

Read the full Ecovacs Deebot T20 review View Deal

Roborock S8 Max V Ultra

The S8 Max Ultra is a very solid all-rounder, and only lost its place in our ranking because Roborock came out with some even better models very shortly afterwards. On test, it proved itself remarkably hands-off, mapping and navigating with no fuss. And of course, the vacuuming and mopping are both effective, too.

Read the full Roborock S8 Max V Ultra review

Yeedi C12 Pro Plus

This mid-tier robovac offers good vacuuming and mopping, the mapping is strong, and it copes well with pet hair. It's less good at getting up to the edges of rooms and the object avoidance can be unreliable, though.

Read the full Yeedi C12 Pro Plus review View Deal

Eureka J20

The standout feature on the J20 is an innovative mop pad, set on a roller
like the wheels of a tank, which works extremely well. It's very much a premium option, but the performance is excellent.

Read the full Eureka J20 review

Samsung Bespoke Jet Bot Combo AI

On test, we were very impressed with this robovac's onboard intelligence, customization options, and smart home features (it's natively SmartThings compatible, which is good news for those in the Samsung ecosystem). However, the software was still buggy at time of review, and we'd also expect higher suction for the premium price.

Read the full Samsung Bespoke Jet Bot Combo AI review

Eufy Omni S1 Pro

On test, we were wowed by this robovac's mopping abilities. The mop pads assert downwards pressure as they rotate, leaving our tester's floors shining and spotless. In contrast, the vacuuming was good but not outstanding.

Read the full Eufy Omni S1 Pro review Frequently asked questions Are robot vacuums worth it?

For certain people and households, very much so. I only used manual vacuums before I started testing robot vacuums for TechRadar, and now I wouldn't be without a robovac. They have revolutionized my cleaning I live alone, so I'm not dealing with loads of dirt and dust buildup, but I send the robot out
once or twice a week and it just takes care of the vacuuming for me. It's realistically far more often than I would drag a manual vac out of the cupboard, so my apartment is cleaner than usual.

I have also kitted my partner's larger house out with a hybrid robot vacuum and it has proved a massive win there too. The bot gets sent out almost nightly to clear dog hair from carpets and remove paw-prints from the kitchen floor. It's not up to a deep clean, but it stops the hair from building up
and keeps things looking neat between manual vacuum sessions.

A 2024 study from Roskilde University in Denmark explored how householders experiences with robot vacuum cleaners compared to their experience with manual vacuum, and found that "robotic vacuum cleaners are inferior in use, yet transform vacuuming". That's exactly in line with my personal experience while I can see that my robot vacuum's cleaning power is not as strong as a manual vac, the fact that it allows for regular, basically effort-free vacuuming means it has still had a massive positive impact on my cleaning routine.

Robot vacuums can be expensive, but you don't have to shell out for a top-of-the-range model for many people, even a basic, affordable option will make a big difference. There's a cheap Dreame D9 Gen 2 that lives under a bed at my parents' house and takes care of vacuuming upkeep in the bedrooms. It's not fancy or advanced, but it's compact and saves my parents from dragging
the manual vac around quite so often, in rooms that don't get a ton of traffic.

There are caveats, though. Robovacs can't deal with stairs (although watch this space, that might be changing ), so their usefulness in multi-floor
homes is far more limited. They're also not capable of proper deep cleans, so will typically supplement rather than replacing a manual vacuum. How much
does a robot vacuum cost?

Pricing for robot vacuums can vary enormously. At TechRadar, these are the price bands we use:

Budget: less than $500 / 400

Mid-range: $400-$800 / 400-650

Premium: $800+ / 650+

Broadly speaking, the more functions are included, the higher the price tag. Basic models just vacuum, the level up will have a mop and perhaps a self-empty dock. Adding things like automatic water refilling and mop pad cleaning will result in a much higher price tag. So if you just want a
capable robot vacuum and are happy to take care of some of the maintenance tasks yourself, you'll be able to shop mostly in the budget and lower mid-range brackets.

It's not rare these days to see range-topping models run to four figures, but the rate of meaningful improvement has started to slow, and for many people, the features included in those models are far from essential. Big-brand robovacs that are a couple of years old can often deliver the best value for money, with very few sacrifices in performance. And sales events like the Black Friday deals generally come through with strong discounts in this category too. Do robot vacuums work on pet hair?

Yes, but with caveats. Robot vacuums can't match manual models for outright suction power, so they won't clean built-up pet hair and dander as thoroughly as, say, a corded upright. That's especially true if you're dealing with carpet. Robot vacs are best suited to convenient, little-and-often cleans, so if you send yours out daily, it'll help you stay on top of your pet's hair
and stop it from building up in the first place. You'll likely still want to supplement this with the occasional deep clean with a manual vacuum, though.

If you have shedding pets and carpet, look for models with higher suction power (6,000Pa or ideally more), and a boost/extra suction mode option.
Models with rubbery brushrolls are also typically good at gripping hair. Can
a robot vacuum replace a normal vacuum?

Realistically, probably not. For one, you can't use them anywhere but on the floor, so you'll need something to clean your stairs, furniture, mattress and so on. They also can't really match manual vacuums for suction power, so
while they can help you stay on top of dust build-up, most people will want
to supplement their work with the occasional deep clean with a manual vacuum.

Read more on this subject in our article exploring can a robot vacuum replace your existing vacuum cleaner? How do robot vacuums work?

In the most basic terms, robot vacuums are compact machines that make their way around your home and vacuum up dust and dirt. Most modern robot vacuums can also mop floors for you. They're paired with a dock where they return to charge. These docks can sometimes also take care of maintenance tasks for
you, including emptying the small onboard dust bin. Navigation typically relies on lasers (LiDAR) supplemented by cameras.

The features included in today's best robot vacuums are wide and varied. On the vacuuming front, it's common to see a side sweeper that rotates to flick dust and dirt from the edges of rooms to the bot's suction path. On more advanced robot vacuums, you might have two, and they might be able to extend out when the bot senses it's near the edge of a room. Many modern bots also have anti-tangle features built into their rollers, to prevent hair wrap.

Mop types also vary. Common setups include a D-shaped pad (which sometimes vibrates or presses down) or two spinning discs, but roller mops are also starting to become popular. They're dragged across the floor to wipe it down and to some extent scrub away dirt. Pricier bots will be able to lift their damp mop pads when they sense they're moving onto carpet, and if you opt for an advanced dock it might be able to refill your onboard water tank, clean
and dry the mop pads, and dispense floor cleaners too. What is the best robot vacuum?

After reviewing a total of 94 robot vacuums on TechRadar, including 17 new models in 2025, the best robot vacuum on the market right now is the Roborock Qrevo Curv (#1). It used to be that this bot was my premium pick, but widely available price-drops have pushed it up into the overall top spot.

Roborock is a reliably excellent robot vacuum brand, and the Curv boasts some seriously impressive specs (but lacks the kind of unnecessary extras that might push the price up). It delivers superb suction and excellent mopping,
is dreamily straightforward and reliable in use, and comes with a dock will take care of plenty of maintenance task for you. How to choose the best robot vacuum for you

New robot vacuums are being released at an alarming rate, and it can be difficult to tell one from another. Below is my quick guide to how to choose the right model for you if you want more information, you'll find it in my in-depth robot vacuum buying advice article. Suction power

Up to the start of 2025, the highest suction level you'd see on a robot
vacuum would be around 10,000Pa (which will be ample for most people's need). However, today's top-specced bots can generate upwards of 18,000Pa. In the mid-range price bracket today, expect 6,000-9,000Pa of suction. Lower than 6,000Pa is what I'd expect in a budget-friendly model.

Respected robovac brand Eufy says on its blog that 2,000-6,000Pa is "adequate for routine maintenance cleaning". That figure is a little outdated, and you can expect more suction for your money nowadays. If you're dealing with
things like pet hair and/or carpets, I'd definitely be looking at a bot that has 6,000Pa plus.

Remember that in general robot vacuums are designed for regular, light cleaning rather than deep cleans. Vac or mop-vac?

Many of today's best robot vacuums are also able to mop floors. This can be useful if you have a mix of hard floors and carpet, but be aware that robovac mopping tends not to clean as well as good old manual mopping. Dual, rotating circular disc mop pads tend to deliver a more effective clean than semicircular mop pads, in my experience, and the new breed of roller mop is a step up again.

Dock type

The cheapest robovacs will only have a dock for charging. Pricier models incorporate self-emptying of the onboard dustbin, and draining/refilling of the onboard water tanks. The very fanciest models offer automatic mop pad cleaning, and detergent dispensing for the mopping fluid. Onboard dustbins tend to be small, so if you're dealing with lots of dust or hair then I'd recommend prioritizing a self-empty dock. However, be aware that the more functions you add, the bigger the dock will be the ones with water tanks can be pretty massive. Cleaning features

Beyond suction power, there are lots of design aspects that will affect how well your robovac cleans, including edge cleaning features, pet-friendly features, and features geared towards tackling hair.

Historically, robovacs aren't great at cleaning up to the edges of rooms, but today's best robot vacuums add spinning side brushes designed to flick debris into the robot's suction path. Combo models might also have mops that can
kick out from the side of the vacuum to get closer to the sides of rooms.

Pet owners might want to look for a model that is able to recognize their pet and either avoid it (if it's spooked by the addition of a sentient appliance to the household) or seek it out to check up on it while you're out of the house. If your pet isn't reliably house trained, beware: even bots with advanced object recognition can struggle with objects under, say, 2 inches in height. I'd never trust any robovac to avoid pet poop, even those with promises that specifically focus on pet mess.

If you have long hair, or live with someone who does, you might want to consider a robot vacuum with features geared towards ensuring it doesn't end up tangled all around the brushrolls. Some brands will address this by tapering their brushrolls or breaking them in the middle, with the aim of quickly directing hair towards the bin inlet. Dreame even has an alternative brushroll attachment that has little blades to chop up hair so it can be more easily managed. How we tested these robot vacuums Why you can trust TechRadar
We've tested over 94 robot vacuums in total
... including 25 models in 2024 and 17 so far in 2025
We've been reviewing robovacs since 2015

A new robot vacuum can be a significant investment, so to ensure you end up with the right one for you, each model here has been tested either by myself or one of my regular, experienced freelance reviewers.

We test out models from a wide range of brands, including the likes of iRobot Roomba, Dreame, Shark and Roborock, as well as Eufy, Ecovacs, Narwal and Proscenic. We cover options for different budgets, rather than only testing the latest-and-greatest models (which, after all, will be overkill for many shoppers).

Our reviews are underpinned by specific, standardized tests. Here's a rundown of our review process.

Suction tests
We test fine dirt pickup by sprinkling a mix of flour and cookie crumbs on
the floor, and large debris pickup using oats. We look at whether there's any remnants left after a single pass from the robot vacuum, and if it catches them on a second run. We repeat these tests for both hard floor and carpet.
We test pickup of large and fine debris on carpet, as well as hard floor (Image credit: Future)

Mopping tests
If the robot vacuum has a mop function, we see how it copes with fresh liquid spillages as well as dried-on, sticky messes. To test this, we smear a tiny bit of ketchup on the floor and leave it to dry, and also spill a bit of soy sauce, then task the robot with a spot clean. We'll also look at how the
robot tackles the issue of switching between vacuuming and mopping will it reliably detect floor type, and pick up its mop pad when moving from hard floor onto carpet, for example?

Mapping tests
When we first get the robot set up, we'll see how long it takes to create a map of the home, and how accurate that map is. For subsequent runs, we'll
keep an eye on how the robot navigates the space; if takes a logical route through the house, if it repeats already-clean areas, and so on.

Navigation tests
To assess object avoidance, we lay out a charge cable, a sock that's a
similar color to the floor, and some fake pet poop, to see if it can reliably spot and avoid them. On the navigation front, we'll also test the robot vacuum's edge cleaning abilities does it get right up to the edges of rooms, or leave a margin that needs manual cleaning.

General use tests
As well as these standardized tests, my reviewers integrate these robovacs into their daily cleaning setup, to get a feel for how effective and user-friendly they are in general. This includes assessing noise levels (when cleaning and also when self-emptying), how long they last on a single charge, and how regularly they have to return to the dock to self-empty or charge.

We'll dig into the app and gauge how well-designed, usable and intuitive it is, and how much control it offers. We'll also test any specific performance claims made by the manufacturer, as well as checking out any special features like built-in voice assistants and camera surveillance.

After at least two weeks of testing, we consolidate our findings and use them to judge who (if anyone) we'd recommend the robot vacuum to. We also compare the features and build quality to the price, to assess if the robot vacuum is good value for money.

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