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A robot vacuum will keep your floors clean enough to decrease the frequency of manual hoovering. Select a vacuum that is well-trained in navigation, can clean stairs and corners and has large bins that needs to be emptied periodically.

You can also find models that can mop and charge themselves, a feature that may be important for people with pets or kids. Many of the top performers in our tests offer decent obstacle-avoiding capabilities.

1. IRobot Roomba i3+ EVO

The i3+ EVO is identical to its sibling the i3 EVO. They differ only in the fact that the i3+ comes with self-emptying capabilities. This makes the i3+ a great option for those looking for an automated, hands-free cleaning experience, but don't mind having to empty their dust bin manually when it is full.

Both robots excel at cleaning up surface debris from hard floors and carpets, and they're very adept at moving around furniture and other obstacles. iAdapt navigation software creates intelligent maps of your home that aid the i3+ EVO navigate and clean in a way that maximizes efficiency. However, unlike the i7+ and other top-rated robots we test the i3+ doesn't have a feature for avoiding obstacles and therefore it could get stuck on things like socks or power cords, and it can have difficulty in navigating through transitions between surfaces like from hardwood to carpet.

iRobot suggests that you clear areas that the i3+ EVO will vacuum before you use it, which includes putting away any clutter or toys it may encounter. You should also keep the filters and dust bin clean to prevent them from becoming clogged. When the i3+ EVO’s internal bin is empty or the battery is low it returns to the docking station and automatically empties the dirt into the station’s external dustbin. Then it continues cleaning where it left off. Battery life is about an hour and a half of constant usage. It takes 3 hours to charge.

2. iRobot Roomba i7+

The iRobot Roomba i7+ is the top model of the flagship line from iRobot, and it has the most up-to-date features. It's self-charging, self-navigating and -- the most important feature of all -- it comes with self-emptying bins that eliminate one of the most important sources of maintenance for any robot vacuum.

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

The i7+ is more efficient and more maneuverable in our tests compared to the eufy RoboVac G30. It also picked up large pet hair pieces from any surface, including carpeting. Its biggest advantage over the eufy, though it self-empties its dust bin which eliminates a major source of maintenance and reduces the cost of maintenance.

We were also awestruck by the i7+'s compatibility with Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant AI services that we used to instruct the robot to start, stop or pause its cleaning routines and move around the room and sweep the area. Connecting the i7+ to these services was simple and straightforward through the iRobot Home app. After being connected, to speak commands to the i7+ like "Hey Alexa vacuum the master bedroom." The iRobot Home app also provides options to manage the i7+'s preferences and monitoring its performance.

3. Dyson Cyclone V10

This tiny Dyson model is an athletic car in a sea of vacuums with cords that feel like minivans and buses. It's powerful and has features to replace a stand-up vacuum in most households, but it also fits nicely on a coffee table or on the bookshelf, that you can spin around like an enchanted device.

The V10 is powered by a 7-cell high-energy lithium-ion battery that can provide energy that is not faded for 60 minutes. The sophisticated whole-machine filter system traps allergens, then releases cleaner air into your home. Its specialized head uses stiff nylon bristles to penetrate into carpets and pick up large crumbs or fine dust. It comes with three suction modes that can be adjusted to the task. It swiftly switches from floor vac to handheld vacuum and back again.

This model also has docks that charge to 100% in 3.5 hours and provides an easy access to two attachments as well as the clip for a wand. This is a huge improvement over older Dysons which require a long charge and are difficult to store.

The main drawback of the V10 is its limited running time. As CR's tests show, its marketing claims of up to 60 minutes are a bit misleading. This is a standard, not exceptional, battery-powered cordless vacuum's running time. This is enough time to clean the average-sized home, but not enough to reach every spot. (A second run is usually sufficient). However, this model isn't a good choice It's lighter and more mobile than the older cordless Dysons, and its vacuuming performance is significantly better on carpets with low pile.

4. iRobot Roomba 694

The 694 is a basic robotic Vacuum cleaner commercial vacuum that's an excellent choice for those who don't have a lot of money to spend on the latest model of robot. It could pick up most types of debris and sizes in our testing and often went over the same area many times to ensure an efficient clean. Its flat front makes it possible to reach the corners and the edges of walls.

Its intelligent navigation system makes use of iAdapt to avoid obstacles and navigate around your home, but it isn't equipped with the mapping capability of more sophisticated models such as our top choices such as the i3+ EVO and j7+ series. It is prone to getting stuck on cords for phones or furniture that is low and often runs out of power before returning to its original location.

The Xiaomi Mi robot vacuum is superior to the Roomba 694 in all aspects because it has fewer components that require regular cleaning, is fitted with an allergen-trapping HEPA filter, has lower costs for recurring maintenance, has more advanced automation capabilities and is more efficient in maneuvering itself. It also has a bigger dustbin and charges faster.

The eufy RoboVac X8 has a superior battery longevity than the Roomba 694. It also has physical boundaries strips and can be controlled by the voice assistant on your smartphone. It also feels better-built, has a more powerful motor, and is able to perform better on bare floors and low-pile carpet, while offering a wider range of automation options.

5. Samsung Jet Bot AI+

Samsung is a name that you see on all sorts of electronic gadgets for your home So it's no surprise that they're also one of the top mop and robot vacuum manufacturers. Jet Bot AI+ has the most advanced onboard technology to navigate and avoid obstacles.

The app gives you plenty of options to personalize your robotic cleaner, such as virtual barriers, mopping water levels and behavior customization, docking frequency settings, and much more. It's easy to understand and easy to use, just as is the case with other Samsung devices.

In our tests of the Jet Bot AI+ excelled on hard floors and dealt with dog hair (on carpet) quite well, clearing up 86 percent of it. It did not do well in avoiding taller items like socks or cords. This was disappointing. It's also a bit more expensive than the other models we tested, which might be a deterrent for some shoppers.

The app allows you to access the camera onboard of the smart vacuum. You can also create live streaming from the robot vacuum cleaner on sale's cleaning zone. This feature allows you check in on your children or pets when you are away. The dustbin and filter are washable for quick, easy cleanup. The Jet bot cleaner AI+ also comes with a clean station that's self-emptying, which helps keep the robot's trash bin clean and maximizes suction power for each cleaning run.

6. Black & Decker Robot Vacuum

Black and Decker robots have been designed specifically for hard flooring. The robots come with an extra-wide cleaning path and a dustbin that is 2 times larger than other models. This allows them to clean the area for a longer period of time. They also include two side sweepers for cleaning along edges and corners. The POWERSERIES model also comes with AutoSense which adjusts the power level based on whether it is cleaning up dirt on the surface or embedded dirt. The vacuum also comes with an app that allows you to view the virtual map, manage functions, and schedules. Plus, you can monitor the battery's status and send it back to its dock to charge at the push of one button. The app allows you to customize the lights on top of the vacuum by using different colors so you can easily identify the areas where it's focused or where it's got stuck.

The application also allows you to steer the robot vacuum cleaner comparison manually if needed. My living room rug for example, has a darkly-colored border that can trip up some other robots. The HRV 425BL however continued to travel across the border, without notifying the edge. The ability to program the weekly cleaning schedule is a fantastic time-saving feature.