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A robot vacuum can keep floors clean enough to reduce the frequency at which you have to manually vacuum. Choose one that has an easy navigation, can sweep corners and stairs and has a huge dust bin that has to be emptied only periodically.

There are models that can mop and charge themselves This feature could be essential for those who have children or pets. The top performers in our tests offer decent obstacle-avoiding capabilities.

1. IRobot Roomba i3+ EVO

The i3+ EVO is identical to its sibling i3 EVO. They differ only in the fact that the i3+ has self-emptying capabilities. The i3+ is a good option for those looking for a a fully automated vacuum cleaner, hands-off cleaning experience but are willing to manually empty the robot's dustbin when it is full.

Both robots are adept at cleaning up surface debris from hard floors and carpets, and they are very good at maneuvering around furniture and other obstacles. iAdapt navigation software makes a smart map of your home to help the i3+ navigate and clean up efficiently. However, unlike the i7+ or other top rated robot vacuum (check out this blog post via hawkins-coble.hubstack.net) rated robots we tested, the i3+ doesn't have a feature for avoiding obstacles, so it may get stuck on things such as power cords or socks, and it can have difficulty navigating across surface transitions, such as from hardwood to carpet.

iRobot suggests that you clear areas that the i3+ EVO will vacuum prior to when you use it, which includes clearing out any clutter or toys it might encounter. It's also recommended to keep the dust bin and filter clear so they don't become clogged with dirt. When the i3+ EVO's internal bin is filled or the battery is empty it goes back to its docking station and automatically empties its dirt into the station's external dustbin and then resumes cleaning where it began. The i3+ EVO's battery can last for approximately an hour and a half continuous use, and takes around three hours to fully recharge.

2. Roomba by iRobot

The iRobot i7+ is an excellent model from iRobot's flagship line and is packed with the most recent features. It's self-charging and self-navigating. the most important feature of all -- it has self-emptying bins that eliminate one of the primary sources of maintenance for any robot vacuum.

The Roomba i7+ is able to remember up to 10 floor plans and their names using Imprint Smart Mapping, which allows it to create maps of rooms so that it can clean them more efficiently. It also works with iRobot Home to schedule cleaning tasks, and it can control your robot through the app or by voice.

The i7+ is more efficient and more agile in our tests than the eufy RoboVac G30. It also cleaned large pet hair pieces from any surface, including carpeting. The biggest benefit over the eufy, though the dust bin is self-emptying which eliminates a major source of maintenance and reduces recurring costs.

We were also impressed by the i7+'s compatibility Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant AI services, which we used to instruct the robot to begin, stop or pause its cleaning routines and move around the room and vacuum the area. The iRobot Home App made it easy to connect the i7+ to these services. We were able, once connected, to give voice commands to the i7+ for example "Hey Alexa vacuum the master bedroom." The iRobot Home app also provides options for managing the i7+'s settings and monitoring its performance.

3. Dyson Cyclone V10

In a world full of cordless vacs that are like minivans and buses, this small Dyson model is a sports car. It's got the power and features to replace a stand-up automatic vacuum in the majority of households however, it can also fit in well next to the coffee table or shelves where you can wave it around like an enchanted tool.

The V10 is powered by a seven-cell, energy-dense lithium-ion battery which produces energy that is not faded for 60 minutes. The sophisticated whole-machine filter system captures allergens, and then releases cleaner air into your home. The cleaning head is specially designed to drive stiff nylon bristles deep into carpets to trap large particles and fine dust. It comes with three suction modes that can be adjusted to the specific task. It quickly converts from handheld vacuum to floor vacuum, and then back to floor.

This model also has docks that charge to 100% in about 3.5 hours and provides easy access to two attachments and the wand clip. This is a significant improvement over earlier Dysons, that require a long charge and are a pain to store.

The V10's main drawback is its limited running time. Its marketing claims that it can last up to 60 minutes of running time are not true as CR's tests show. This is an average and not a remarkable time to run the battery-powered cordless vacuum. It's still enough time to get rid of the majority of an average-sized house however, it's not enough to cover every spot (though the second time around usually can be effective). This model has its own advantages, however: it's lighter and more mobile than previous Dysons cordless models, and its vacuuming ability is significantly better on carpets with low pile.

4. iRobot Roomba 694"

The 694 is a standard robot vacuum that's a great choice for those who don't have lots of money to spend on a robot. It's capable of sucking up a variety of kinds of debris in our testing, and it often passes over the same areas several times to give a thorough clean. Its flat front side helps to get into corners and along the edges of walls, which is a nice touch.

Its intelligent navigation system makes use of iAdapt to avoid obstacles and navigate around your home, but it's not equipped with the mapping capability of more sophisticated models like our top picks, the i3+ EVO and the 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 returning to its base.

The Xiaomi Mi robot is superior in many ways over the Roomba 694 because it has less parts that require regular cleaning, comes with an allergen-trapping HEPA filtering system, incurs lower cost of recurring costs and has more advanced automation abilities and is better able to maneuver its own. It also has a larger dustbin and is charged faster.

The RoboVac X8 is a slick RoboVac X8 is superior to the Roomba 694 for a variety of reasons, since it has a better battery life, the ability to change its suction power mode on its own and has physical boundary strips, and can be controlled by your smartphone's voice assistant. It also feels better-built and has a more powerful motor, and is able to perform better on both bare floors and carpets with low pile, while providing a wider array of automation options.

5. Samsung Jet Bot AI+

Samsung is a brand you see on all sorts of home electronics, so it comes as no surprise that they're one of the top robotic vacuum and mop makers. Their Jet Bot AI+ is equipped with cutting-edge onboard tech for navigation and obstacles avoidance.

The app offers a wide range of options to customize your robotic cleaner. This includes virtual barriers, mopping levels and behavior adjustments docking frequency settings, and many more. It's easy to understand and user-friendly, as is the case with other Samsung devices.

In our tests of the Jet Bot AI+ excelled on hard floors and handled dog hair (on carpet) very well, picking up 86% of it. It didn't do very well in avoiding taller items like socks or cords. This was disappointing. It's also a bit more expensive than the other models we've tested, which might be a problem for some buyers.

The smart vacuum comes with an onboard camera that you can access via the app, and you can also create a live stream from the robot's cleaning station. This feature lets you keep track of your pets or kids when you're away from home. The filter and the dust bin can be cleaned for quick, painless cleanup. The Jet Bot AI+ also has a clean station that self-empties and helps keep the robot's trash bin clean and optimizes its suction power for each cleaning run.

6. Black & Decker Robot Vacuum

Black and Decker robots have been designed specifically for hard flooring. They have a wider cleaning path and a larger dustbin that holds twice as much debris than the competition to keep the cleaning area free of debris for the longest period of time. They also include two side sweepers that can be used to clean around corners and edges. The POWERSERIES model comes with AutoSense, which automatically adjusts the power level depending on whether it's collecting dirt on the surface or embedded dirt. It also includes a smart application that lets you browse the virtual map and control the functions and schedules. You can also check the status of the vacuum and then send it to its dock for charging with the press of a single button. The app allows you to customize the LED lights on top of the vacuum by using different colors so you can easily tell which areas it's focused on or where it's got stuck.

The app also makes it simple to manually steer the robot vacuum cleaner best should you need to. My living room rug, for instance, has a darkly-colored border that could cause trouble for other robots. The HRV 425BL, however was able to continue to move across the border without ever registering the edge. And the ability to set up a weekly cleaning schedule is a fantastic time-saving feature.