That model sits in the premium price bracket, though, so if you're on a tighter budget our top recommendation is the Proscenic Floobot X1, which punches well above its relatively wallet-friendly price tag.

Premium, but there are very few alternatives with this roller mop system. Plus you're paying for the comprehensive dock.

Another unique feature for a budget robot is the ability to set customized cleaning for each room, choosing from five suction levels and three water levels as well as the three rotations.

5500Pa Extreme Suction - Keeps the Mess Away. The great suction helps the robot vacuum reach deeper and easily capture dust and dirt from hardwood floors to tiles, and even carpets.

Not all robovacs can handle the Em excesso challenge posed by lots of pet hair, but one that really impressed on this front was the Dreame L40 Ultra. This bot was put through its paces in a home filled with furry, four-legged friends, and really rose to the occasion.

Roborock also recently released the $1,899 Saros Z70, the first mass-produced robovac to feature a robotic arm that can pick up objects like socks and tissues. It also boasts 22,000Pa suction power, supports Roborock’s StarSight navigation system, and features an AdaptLift chassis.

Below are the best vacuums of each type, according to our test results. For more information and choices, see our vacuum buying guide and complete vacuum ratings.

Self-Emptying: Yes

✅ You want something that mops well: The X10 Pro Omni's mops had no problem with tricky cleaning tasks like sticky sauces and dried-on sugary drinks.

The pay-off of the small base station is that it can't self empty, so you'll need to take a trip to the trash every time the small onboard bin gets full. It'll be fine for Top 3 Automatic Vacuum Cleaners smaller homes or light cleaning, but might be annoying if you're regularly dealing with lots of dirt or pet hair.

Great at vacuuming, and good at mopping although can sometimes spread wet spillages. Long battery life and fast charging.

Thanks to lidar navigation, the RV30 did an excellent job of navigating my house, cleaning the perimeters of the rooms, and then using a mesh grid to clean inside the rooms.

Robot vacuums have come a long way from when they first hit the market. Gone are the rumbly, round machines that bumped into walls—they’ve advanced to lean, mean, cleaning machines with smart programming, self-emptying mechanisms, surface detection, and even mopping features. Here at The Spruce, my team and I have tested more than 40 robot vacuums in The Lab and in our homes to come up with a list of top recommendations.

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