The Best Robot Vacuums for 2024

The Ecovacs Deebot X2 Omni is one of the smartest and most self-sufficient robot vacuums we’ve tested. The X2’s robust array of sensors help it efficiently map and navigate your home. The built-in AI determines vacuum strength and water flow on the fly based on the room it’s cleaning. It lifts the mops away from carpeted surfaces automatically. When it’s done, it returns to the base station, empties its dustbin, washes and dries its own mops, then refills its tank from the larger reservoir in the base. The Ecovacs Deebot X1 Omni previously held this spot and is still a solid option, but the X2 adds hot water mop washing and mop-lifting capabilities along with a boost in suction power.

If you’re willing to pay a premium for convenience, the Ecovacs Deebot X2 Omni is worth considering. The Dreame and Roomba hybrids on this list have their own advantages, but the Deebot X2 Omni is our top 2-in-1 pick thanks to its strong performance and automatic mop maintenance features. Since it navigates well and can store multiple maps, it’s a top option for those with big homes and a mix of floor types. It handles hair and fur well, so it’s suitable for homes with shedding pets. The midrange Ecovacs Deebot T20 Omni makes for a good alternative if you want to save some money, but if you can swing it, we prefer the premium X2 Omni, which offers more powerful suction, home security camera functionality, and lifts the mop higher.

These days, automatic dustbin emptying is becoming a standard feature of robot vacuums. While most self-emptying robot vacuums transfer the contents of their bin into a bag, the Shark IQ Robot XL takes a different approach. It has two dustbins: one in the robot itself and a larger one in the base station that only needs to be emptied about once a month. The advantage of Shark’s bagless auto-empty system is that you never have to worry about running out of bags. 

The Shark IQ Robot XL also stands out for its self-cleaning brush roll, which, in our testing, successfully prevented hair from getting wrapped around it, a common problem with many robot vacuums. It delivered strong suction power, effectively cleaning dust, debris, and pet hair from hard flooring and carpet, and it never got stuck. It offers a number of useful smart features, including home mapping for targeted room cleaning and virtual no-go zones.

If you’re looking to upgrade from a basic robot vacuum to one with self-emptying abilities, the Shark IQ Robot XL is an excellent choice. Thanks to its bagless self-emptying system and self-cleaning brush roll, it’s one of the lowest-maintenance robot vacuums we’ve tested. The more expensive Shark AI XL is another compelling choice that offers double the bin capacity of the Shark IQ XL.

Although Bissell has been making upright wet and dry vacuums for years, the SpinWave Wet and Dry is its first robot model that can do double duty. It works quickly and quietly, reliably sucking up pet hair and dust from hard floors and low-pile carpeting. Swap out the dustbin for a wet tank and the robot zips around hard floors, scrubbing them clean with its dual spinning mopping pads. Don’t worry about carpeting and area rugs, though; this device automatically detects and avoids those floor types. We also like that Bissell offers several different cleaning solutions: multi-surface, pet multi-surface with Febreze, and sanitizing.

If you’re in the market for a budget-friendly hybrid that excels as a mop, the Bissell SpinWave Wet and Dry is a top choice. It lacks some features available on pricier models, including home-mapping abilities, voice controls, and a self-emptying dustbin, but it offers better mopping performance than most other two-in-one robots in this price range because of its spinning microfiber pads and support for sanitizing and deodorizing cleaning solutions. We recommend this model for homes with pets or difficult-to-clean hard flooring.  

Despite being iRobot’s entry-level mop and vacuum hybrid, the Roomba Combo Essential is a worthy choice. It lacks advanced navigational capabilities, but you can control it with an app or by voice. In testing, it cleaned hardwood floors just as well as more expensive models and collected pet hair without tangling. Plus, it cleaned for over two hours on a charge.

The Roomba Combo Essential is a good first model for newcomers because of its reliable performance and low price. That said, if you can stretch your budget, we recommend considering a lower-maintenance self-emptying model like the Roomba i3+ EVO. With the Roomba Combo Essential, you need to manually empty the bin at least every few cleaning runs.

The Roomba j9+ uses a camera and machine learning technology to recognize and avoid obstacles as it works. It also learns which rooms in your home tend to be dirtier, and will prioritize those places first on future runs. After it learns its way around, it will navigate your home with ease and efficiency, moving gracefully around chair legs and into corners. The Roomba j9+ series also offers best-in-class obstacle avoidance, with the ability to steer clear of common household objects like slippers, pet toys, and pet waste better than the competition. When it recognizes an obstacle, it snaps a picture that you can review in the app to easily create a Keep Out Zone for future runs. Add in strong cleaning power and long battery life, and the Roomba j9+ checks all the boxes for a premium robot vacuum.

If you want a premium robot vacuum with standout obstacle avoidance and a poop-evasion guarantee, the Roomba j9+ is the choice for you. Its predecessor, the Roomba j7+, offers the same reliable obstacle avoidance, serving as a good alternative if you want to save a little money, but the j9+ has stronger suction power, longer battery life, and added smarts to prioritize dirty areas.

The Dreame X30 Ultra robot mop and vacuum is a solid performer and practically maintenance-free. As expected for a high-end model, the Dreame X30 Ultra empties its dustbin when it returns to its base station. Like a few select others, it also washes and dries its own mop pads. Beyond that, the base station even washes its own basin, taking one more chore off your plate. It also takes a unique approach to managing its mop pads as it can automatically remove them when it senses high-pile carpeting or at your command, then reattach them when necessary. While cleaning, the X30 Ultra vacuums with an impressive 8,300Pa of suction and extends its mop pads to reach under cabinets and furniture. After each mopping run, the base automatically refills the robot’s internal tank with fresh water and adds a dose of detergent so it’s ready for the next job.

If money is no object and you want a robot vacuum and mop that requires very little help on your part, the Dreame X30 Ultra is a top pick. The Ecovacs Deebot X2 Omni lacks the automatic mop removal and washboard cleaning features you get with the X30 Ultra, but costs less and cleaned slightly better in our tests. Go with the Dreame if you have high-pile carpets that can’t get wet or you’re simply willing to pay more to minimize cross-contamination.

The Ecovacs Deebot Ozmo N8 Pro+ mops, vacuums, and empties its own dustbin, all for around $400 on sale. It is also quiet, efficient, and works in neat, orderly rows. It even senses carpet and increases suction accordingly. With 2,600Pa of suction, the Deebot Ozmo N8 Pro+ isn’t quite as powerful as current high-end models, and it lacks some self-maintenance perks like automatic mop washing and drying, but it’s still a versatile 2-in-1 robot vacuum that cleans well.

Now available for around half its 2021 launch price, the Ecovacs Deebot Ozmo N8 Pro+ is an excellent buy if you’re looking for a hybrid robot vacuum with self-emptying capabilities on the cheap.

As robot vacuums get more technologically advanced, with laser navigation sensors and home security cameras, they’re also getting bigger and taller. These days, it’s hard to find a model that stands less than 3 inches. The Eufy RoboVac G30, on the other hand, stands out for its short stature. Measuring 12.8 inches in diameter and 2.85 inches tall, it’s one of the smallest robot vacuums we’ve tested, meaning it can clean where a lot of other robot vacuums won’t fit, like under couches.  

Its battery life is just OK, but the RoboVac G30 smartly navigates your home, cleaning in orderly lines instead of randomly bouncing from wall to wall like some other affordable models. The RoboVac G30 offers a lot of power for its size, and it automatically increases the suction when it moves over carpets and heavily soiled areas. Moreover, Eufy ranked as the top robot vacuum brand in our 2024 Readers’ Choice survey.

With app and voice control support, smart navigation, and strong suction power, the RoboVac G30 is a solid choice for anyone on a budget. Its compact design makes it especially appealing for small homes and apartments, particularly if you have low-profile furniture. If your current robot vacuum can’t clean under the couch or constantly gets stuck between chair legs, the G30 is worth a look. 

The iRobot Roomba Combo j7+ is the first floor-cleaning robot with a fully retractable mop. When the pricey 2-in-1 detects carpet, it automatically lifts its mopping plate out of the way, rests it on top of the device where it has no risk of wetting carpets, and continues vacuuming. By comparison, Roborock’s similar VibraRise mop-lifting system only works well on low-pile carpets because it doesn’t lift high enough to avoid medium- and high-pile rugs. The Roomba j7+ series also features a self-emptying dustbin, AI-powered obstacle avoidance, and a poop-evasion guarantee.

With all the standard Roomba j7+ features plus mopping abilities, this Combo model is an excellent option for homes with a mix of hard floors and carpeting. Some high-end hybrids like the Ecovacs Deebot X2 Omni require less maintenance, but the Combo j7+ is the better option if you have light-colored carpeting thanks to its fully retractable mop. If you’re loyal to the Roomba brand, it’s also worth checking out the newer Roomba Combo j9+, which costs more than the Combo j7+, but offers increased suction power and a self-refilling water reservoir. Roomba’s latest hybrid, the Combo 10 Max + Auto Wash Dock, even washes and dries its own mop pads, but it costs even more and doesn’t effectively clear those pads of dirt.

The SwitchBot Mini K10+ packs handy features like smart navigation and self-emptying functionality into a compact body for an affordable price. Its petite frame allows it to clean corners well and fit in tight spaces.

With limited mopping functionality, the SwitchBot Mini K10+ doesn’t measure up to the Roomba Combo Essential or the Ecovacs Deebot Ozmo N8 Pro+ in versatility. However, it’s better than the former if you want methodical navigation and a self-emptying dustbin, and it’s better than the latter if you have a small space and need a compact vacuum to maneuver around furniture.