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Top Rated Robot Vacuums A robot vacuum will keep your floors clean enough to decrease the frequency of manual hoovering. Find one that has good navigation, can sweep corners and stairs, and has a large dust bin that needs emptying only once in a while. There are models that can mop and charge themselves which can be essential for those who have children or pets. Many of the best performers in our tests have good ability to overcome obstacles. 1. IRobot Roomba i3+ EVO The i3+ EVO is identical to its sibling the i3 EVO. They differ only in that the i3+ has self-emptying capabilities. The i3+ is a good alternative for those who want a a fully automated, hands-off cleaning experience but are willing to manually empty the dust bin once it gets full. Both robots do well picking up surface debris on carpets and hard floors, and they're excellent in moving around furniture and other obstacles. iAdapt navigation software creates smart maps of your home that help the i3+ navigate and clean up efficiently. However unlike the i7+ or other top rated robots we test the i3+ does not have any obstacle-avoidance features, so it may get stuck on things such as socks or power cords, and it may have trouble traversing transitions across surfaces like hardwood to carpet. iRobot suggests that you clean the area around the i3+ EVO vacuums before using it. This includes putting away any toys or other clutter it may encounter. It's also a good idea to keep the dustbin and filter clear so they don't become clogged with dirt. When the i3+ EVO’s internal bin is empty or the battery is not fully charged, it returns to the docking station and emptys the dirt into the docking station’s external dustbin. Then it continues cleaning from where it started. The i3+ EVO's battery can last for approximately an hour and a half of continuous use, and it takes around three hours to recharge. 2. iRobot i7+ Roomba The iRobot Roomba i7+ is the most powerful model of the flagship line from iRobot, and it comes with all the latest features. smart robot is self-charging and self-navigating, but the most significant feature is its self-emptying bin. This removes the need for regular maintenance. The Roomba I7+ is able to make rooms more efficient maps using Imprint Smart Mapping. It also works with iRobot Home to schedule cleaning tasks, and it can control your robot via the app or via voice. The i7+ is more efficient and more maneuverable in our tests compared to the eufy RoboVac G30. It also removed large pet hair pieces from any surface including carpeting. The biggest advantage over the Eufy is its self-emptying bin which eliminates the main sources of maintenance and lowers the cost of recurring maintenance. We were also impressed with the i7+’s compatibility with Amazon Alexa or Google Assistant AI services. We used these services to instruct the robot on how to start or stop cleaning sessions, as well as to move around the room, and to vacuum a particular area. The iRobot Home App made it easy to connect the i7+ to these services. Once connected, we were able to communicate with the i7+ using voice commands like “Hey Alexa, vacuum the master bedroom.” The iRobot Home app also provides options to manage the i7+'s settings and monitoring its performance. 3. Dyson Cyclone V10 This tiny Dyson model is a sports car that is amidst a sea of vacuums with cords that feel like minivans and buses. It's powerful enough to replace a stand-up vacuum in a majority of homes, but it is also compact enough to fit on a bookcase or coffee table. The V10 is powered by a seven-cell, energy-dense lithium-ion battery which produces energy that is not faded for 60 minutes. Its advanced whole-machine filter system captures allergens and expels clean air back into your home. The specialized head uses rigid nylon bristles to drive deep into carpets and pick up large crumbs or fine dust. It has three suction modes that can be adjusted to the task. It is able to quickly switch from handheld to floor vacuum, and vice versa. The model comes with a dock which charges the Dyson to 100% in 3.5 hours. It also offers an easy access to two attachments and an wand. This is a huge improvement over previous Dysons that require a long charge and are difficult to store. The main drawback of the V10 is its limited run time. The tests conducted by CR show that its advertising claims of up to 60 minutes are a bit misleading. This is an average, not an exceptional, run time for a battery-powered cordless vac. This is enough time to vacuum the average-sized home however, it's not enough time to get into every corner. (A second pass is usually sufficient). This model has its own advantages however: it's lighter and more maneuverable than older Dysons cordless models, and its vacuuming ability is noticeably superior on carpets with low pile. 4. iRobot Roomba 694 One of iRobot's most popular robot vacuums The 694 is an affordable model that's an excellent option for those who don't want to spend too much on a robot. It's capable of sucking up most kinds of debris in our testing, and it often passes over the same areas multiple times to ensure a thorough clean. Its flat front side helps it reach into corners and along the edges of walls which is a nice addition. Its smart navigation system uses iAdapt technology to steer clear of obstacles and help you navigate your home. However, it isn't equipped with the ability to map that is found in more advanced models, such as our top picks, 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 often will run out of battery before making it back to its home base. The Xiaomi Mi robot vacuum is superior to the Roomba 694 in all aspects in that it has fewer components that require regular cleaning and is equipped with an allergen-trapping HEPA filter, incurs lower recurring costs, comes with more advanced automation capabilities and is more efficient in moving itself. It also has a larger dustbin and charges quicker. The eufy RoboVac X8 has a superior battery longevity than the Roomba 694. It also has physical boundaries and can be controlled by your smartphone's voice assistance. It also feels better-built and has a more powerful motor, and performs notably better on both bare floors and carpets with a low pile, as well as offering a wider range of automation options. 5. smart robot is a household name in home electronics. It's not a surprise that they are also among the top manufacturers of robot vacuums and mop. Their Jet Bot AI+ is equipped with cutting-edge onboard tech for navigation and obstacles avoidance. The app provides plenty of options to personalize your robotic cleaner, such as virtual barriers mopping water levels, behavior customization docking frequency settings and more. The app is simple to use and understand similar to other Samsung devices. In our tests, the Jet Bot AI+ performed well on hard floors. It removed 86% of dog hair (on carpet). It did not do well in avoiding taller items such as cords or socks. This was disappointing. It's priced higher than other models we've tested, and this could be a problem for certain shoppers. The app allows you to access the camera onboard of the smart vacuum. You can also create live streaming from the robot's cleaning area. This feature allows you to check in on your children or pets while you are away. The filter and dustbin are washable to make cleanup quick and easy. The Jet Bot AI+ also comes with a clean and tidy station that self-empties and helps keep the robot's dustbin clean and optimizes its suction power for each cleaning. 6. Black & Decker Robot Vacuum Black and Decker robots are designed specifically for hard flooring. They come with a wide cleaning path as well as a large dustbin that holds 2X more debris than the competition to keep the cleaning area free of debris for the longest period of time. They also come with two side sweepers for cleaning along edges and corners. The POWERSERIES model includes AutoSense which adjusts the power level according to whether it's collecting dirt that is on the surface or embedded. It also includes a smart application that lets you see the virtual map and manage the functions and schedules. You can also monitor the vacuum's battery status and send it back to its dock for charging at the touch of one button. The app also allows you to customize the LED lights on top of the vacuum with different colors, so you can easily tell what areas it's focusing on or where it's gotten stuck. The app also makes it easy to manually steer the robot if needed. My living room rug for instance has a dark-colored border that could cause trouble for other robots. However, the HRV 425BL kept moving across the border, but it didn't register it as a cliff. The ability to program a daily cleaning schedule for each week is a time-saving advantage.