As for the mopping feature, we were especially pleased with how well the programming transitioned between hard floors and carpets. Impressively, the water usage was just enough for floors to feel clean, but without leaving pools of water behind.

It’s not all about suction. In my testing, the brush is also a big factor in how well a robot will clean your floors. A large rubber roller brush is much better than a small bristle brush at picking up debris.

❌ You have space for a bigger robovac: You're paying a premium for the size here – there are bigger, better-performing bots in this bracket.

Finally, there's the Freo X Plus, which is significantly cheaper and more basic than the others in the range. It has mopping capabilities but the dock is just a simple charge dock.

Many of today's best robot vacuums are also able to mop floors. This can be useful if you have a mix of hard floors and carpet, but be aware that robovac mopping tends not to clean as well as good old manual mopping.

Keeping your home clean can be a hassle, but technology makes it easier. Automatic vacuum cleaners are perfect for busy lifestyles.

One thing to be aware of is that this robovac doesn't actually self-empty dust; there's no dock dustbin. Instead, the onboard dustin compresses its contents so it can hold more – Narwal claims up to seven week's worth of debris.

As well as these standardized tests, my reviewers integrate these robovacs into their daily cleaning setup, to get a feel for how effective and user-friendly they are in general.

Set cleaning schedules based on your home’s traffic patterns—every other day for pet households, weekly for lighter needs.

Dustbin Emptying: If you select a manual dustbin model, establish a routine to empty the bin after each Top 3 Automatic Vacuum Cleaners full cleaning session. Self-emptying bases can extend intervals.

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Our favorites were selected for their ease of setup, effectiveness, maneuverability, and value. Every machine on this list offers a slightly different package of features, but all have one thing in common: We were impressed by how much they simplified our cleaning routines.

If non-e of the robot vacuums above take your fancy, here are some other models worth considering. These robovacs all scored highly on test, but just didn't quite make our main guide.

Another nice-to-have feature, AI-powered obstacle detection helps your robot “intelligently” detect and avoid clutter (and a potential poop apocalypse if it encounters pet waste). These models use cameras (worth noting) to see objects in their path and onboard processors to “decide” how to approach them based on what they see.