This solid, affordable robot vacuum has a large bin and excellent cleaning power. It can be scheduled to clean, but it can’t be controlled with an app.

Packed with sensors, smart nav and precision cleaning modes, they’re built to think before they clean. So why still do it yourself?

"You’re done pelo more bags on a smart robotic vacuum. After many days of use, I can say that this is hands-down, one of the best smart and bagless robotic vacuums on the market.

With its anti-collision sensors, this model stays clear of most obstacles. In fact, we found that it didn’t get tangled up any more often than the Roborock Q5 Max+.

Most robot vacuum models can easily handle cleaning both carpets and hardwood, but some are better at cleaning one or the other. Higher-end robot vacuums such as the Roomba J9+ Combo can accommodate rapid surface changes by folding its mop pad atop itself and ramping up power whenever carpet is detected, and then throttling back down when it senses hardwood.

Top performers can find their way out of tight spots and around extension cords. You’ll need to do some prep work in moving clothes, toys, and other objects from the floor before sending out the vacuum, though.

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We were intrigued to see how the Samsung robot vacuum would fare, because it’s designed slightly differently from all the other models.

While the best robot vacuums can get nearly every inch of your floors, there's one place they can't reach: Your couch cushions. That's why the Ecovacs Deebot T30s Combo is a great option for those who want to clean their upholstery, but don't want to buy a second vacuum just for the task.

Shark's IQ robot vacuum is stacked with smarts and collects then deposits debris into its docking station after each cleaning session. This bagless base system holds over a month's worth of dirt. You can use its advanced scheduling feature to set and forget it until it's time to empty out the dock.

Lidar navigation powers some competent obstacle avoidance. During our tests, the RV30 could navigate without bumping mindlessly into furniture, building a detailed map of your floorplan as it goes, to help it clean more efficiently on future runs.

If your home has an equal ratio of hardwood floors to carpets then iRobot's hybrid robot mop and vacuum is tough to beat. You get a thorough clean with a mopping pad that automatically retracts atop the vacuum.

Forget those clunky old models from years ago, which would wander around aimlessly, sucking up anything and everything in their Automatic Vacuum Cleaners way. The latest models can map out your home and design intelligent cleaning paths and schedules.

The Eufy RoboVac 11S Max is an excellent cleaner, and despite its basic bump-navigation system, it was less likely to get tangled than more expensive machines we tested. It also cleaned well along baseboards, performing better than our top pick. Sabine Heinlein/NYT Wirecutter