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.

❌ You don't need the very best mopping: The advanced mopping and comprehensive dock bump up the price here, and other robovacs will do a good enough mopping job for most people (the Eufy X10 at #1 has a great mop, for example).

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The Dreame X40 is the best robot vacuum / mop hybrid because it can drop its mop pads automatically, extend them, and swing them to get under your cabinets and consoles.

Right now, the best robot vacuum on the market is the Eufy X10 Pro Omni. On test, this combination robot vacuum and mop was almost perfect, acing our cleaning tests and delivering accurate navigation too.

James has tested Top 3 Automatic Vacuum Cleaners robot vacuums of all sorts from the most basic models to the ones so feature-packed that they can be used as a security camera. He appreciates models that can suck up all sorts of debris, clean the edges of rooms, and allow easy room partitioning in-app.

We don’t collect reliability data for handheld vacuums because consumers tend to replace rather than repair them, given their relatively modest price.

Overall value: We assess based on how well the product performs in all of the tests, comparing its performance with the price tag and promised features.

Even if you have a smart robot vacuum, there is a risk it will end up stuck underneath a piece of furniture.

Equipped with intelligent sensors, the Tipdiy G90 avoids obstacles and hazardous drops and can automatically return to its charging dock when energy is low. It supports multiple control options—including a mobile app, voice assistant integration, and a remote—offering flexibility in how you manage its cleaning runs.

CLEAN FLOORS EVERYDAY - Provides a system of cleaning features and smart sensors that allow the robot to adjust to your unique home and deliver a daily clean.

The corded Shark PowerDetect HZ4002 offers top-notch cleaning for bare floors and pet hair and performs above par on carpets. It features an Automóvel-detect mode that adjusts the brush roll speed to the surface, transitioning efficiently between carpets and hard floors. It also has two brush rolls: one with rubber fins for optimal contact with surfaces and a soft roller to capture small particles.

They are also one of the most self-repairable robot vacuums you can buy, with spare parts for most of the bot’s bits readily available.