It's not perfect. Our tester found it struggled to follow more specific commands. However, it works fine if you just set it to clean your whole space in the most thorough way possible, so if that's your main plan for it, then it's still a solid recommendation.

It’s compatible with Google Assistant, making it even easier to manage routines via voice command. The slim design lets the T7S reach under furniture, ensuring dust and spills are efficiently handled.

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Pet hair can be challenging for vacuums with limited suction or brush designs prone to tangling. The Shark AI Ultra and Lefant M210 are engineered for pet-friendly cleaning, boasting advanced suction and features designed to minimize maintenance when dealing with fur and dander.

One of the most important aspects is cleaning power. Look for models with adjustable or high suction levels (like 4200Pa in the Tipdiy G90) for deep cleaning on carpets and tough debris.

Replacement Parts: Verify availability and cost for replacement filters, brushes, and batteries—especially if your robot will be used daily or in high-traffic homes.

Most robovacs fling large debris about the room rather than vacuuming it up, so this is very impressive. Another area where many robovacs fail is on cleaning around the edges and into the corners of rooms. Again, the Freo X Ultra shines here: the side brushes get right up to the edges of rooms.

But a vacuum with at least 120 minutes of runtime (180 is ideal) will clean the whole house in one go. If it takes too long, noisy robots that are constantly running will get shut off by annoyed family members who aren’t about to clean the room for you.

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Its signature feature is its ability to automatically remove and reattach its mop pads, depending on whether it’s vacuuming or mopping.

Yes, many models work well on carpets. They adjust suction and brush settings for different floor types.

There are caveats, though. Robovacs can't deal with stairs, so their usefulness in multi-floor homes is far more limited. They're also not capable of proper deep cleans, so if you're dealing with lots of hair or dirt, they might not cut it.

For even cheaper options, head to TechRadar's best budget robot vacuum guide. Top 3 Automatic Vacuum Cleaners If you're in the UK, our favorite budget model is the outstanding Xiaomi X20+.

The Eureka J20 is the best robot vacuum for hard floors, thanks to a game-changing new 'RollRenew' mop style. With most robovacs, mopping is a bit of an afterthought, but that's not the case here.