The Best Robot Vacuums We’ve Tested (January 2026)

The Ecovacs Deebot X8 Pro Omni vacuums thoroughly, with strong suction power and efficient LiDAR navigation. It also mops with a roller that refreshes itself as it works to limit cross-contamination. After each cleaning run, the base station empties the robot’s dustbin and then washes and dries the mop with hot water and hot air. In short, it does everything you want from a high-end hybrid, and while not cheap, it costs less than a few other premium models on this list.

Fastidious cleaners: The Deebot X8 Pro Omni is a premium 2-in-1 robot vacuum and mop that effectively cleans your floors and maintains itself. Since it navigates efficiently and cleans its mop as it works, it’ll thoroughly cover every surface of your home and prevent the spread of dirt from one room to the next.

Those with a mix of flooring types: The X8 is equally adept as a vacuum and a mop, making it a top choice for homes with both carpet and hard flooring. If you have mostly one or the other, you can buy a less expensive robot for just carpet or hardwood cleaning.

People with large, multi-level homes: Since it can store multiple maps and has long battery life, the X8 is a good fit for spacious, multi-level homes.

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.

Pet owners: Especially if you have accident-prone pets, check out the Roomba j9+. It comes with a guarantee that it will avoid pet waste, and it nimbly navigates around pet toys and other obstacles on the floor with superior skill.

Messy people: If you don’t want to bother picking up your socks and cords before running your robot vacuum, the Roomba j9+ saves you the hassle. It’ll just work its way around what’s there.

The TP-Link Tapo RV30 Max Plus robot vacuum and mop brings important features like LiDAR navigation and a self-emptying dustbin to an affordable price. These features significantly improve convenience and efficiency, and the RV30 Max Plus backs up its feature list with capable cleaning prowess. It’s particularly adept at capturing large crumbs and pet hair. You can control it with an app or voice commands via Alexa or Google Assistant, and its mop attachment does a decent job of scrubbing your floors.

Budget shoppers: The RV30 offers the best bang-for-your-buck of any robot vacuum on this list. It navigates in orderly rows, vacuums thoroughly, and empties its own dustbin. It’s priced like a budget model with the capabilities of a mid-ranger.

People with mostly carpeted homes: A surprisingly good vacuum for the price, the RV30 is ideal for homes with a lot of carpeting. On the other hand, it mops like a budget model. It’s not bad for a quick wet wipe, but it doesn’t offer the elbow grease of more premium mops. That said, if your home is mostly carpet, this detriment won’t matter.

The Dreame X30 Ultra robot mop and vacuum is a solid performer and practically maintenance-free. As expected for a high-end model, the X30 Ultra empties its dustbin when it returns to its base station. Like some 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 relatively 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.

Convenience seekers: The Dreame X30 empties its dustbin, washes and dries its own mops, and washes its own basin. It does all of these tasks well, and enables some of the longest stretches of maintenance-free cleaning of any vacuum that we’ve tested.

People with precious rugs: Because the X30 can remove its own mop pads based on the flooring type, it can do 2-in-1 runs without exposing your carpets to its damp mops. On the other hand, most competing hybrid models just lift their mops over the carpet with mixed results. Note that this isn’t the default setting, but using the app to configure your cleaning preferences is quick and easy.

The Ecovacs Deebot Ozmo N8 Pro+ mops, vacuums, and empties its own dustbin. 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.

Value shoppers: The Deebot Ozmo N8 Pro+ debuted a few years ago as a high-end hybrid and has aged well thanks to its ever-decreasing price. While it doesn’t have the suction power of current premium models on this list, it still navigates, vacuums, and mops well.

The Roborock Qrevo Curv can both vacuum and mop, empty its own dustbin, and wash and dry its own mop pads. Most notably, the Qrevo Curv has a relatively unique set of wheels that can actually lift the robot over thresholds as tall as 1.6 inches. While not intended to climb stairs, the lifting body allows the Qrevo Curv to easily navigate multi-level floors. The wheels even help the robot lift itself over cords and other obstacles to avoid getting stuck. Beyond the lifting wheels, the Qrevo Curv has an extendable mop arm and side brush. The two combined did a better job of cleaning along edges and into corners than any other robot vacuum that we’ve tested.

People with multi-level floor plans: The Qrevo Curv’s self-lifting chassis can help it navigate across high thresholds and floors with multiple tiers. It’s also adept at lifting itself over cords and obstacles to avoid getting stuck.

Allergy sufferers: Consider this model if you suffer from allergies and have a lot of pet dander buildup in the corners and crevices of your home. In our performance tests, the Curv expertly extracted dirt from corners and the edges of walls, where dust and pet hair tend to collect.

Unique design fans: The curved design and optional white finish help the Curv stand out from lots of similar, boxy black models. Grab this one if the look appeals, and the cleaning power won’t disappoint.

The Ecovacs Deebot X9 Pro Omni adds Blast vacuuming to the company’s successful formula for high-end hybrids. Blast stands for boosted large-airflow suction technology, a refined engine and intake system to optimize airflow. This model excelled at our particle pickup tests, with an excellent score on the suction stress test in particular. Thanks to its Blast tech, the X9 is a capable vacuum for any flooring surface. It scrubs thoroughly, too, with a roller mop that refreshes itself as it works. The base station washes and dries the robot’s mop and empties its dustbin. For voice control, this model works with Alexa and Google Assistant and has a built-in virtual assistant.

Cleaning perfectionists: If you’re willing to pay top dollar for a robot that can get stubborn debris like sand and pet hair out of your carpets, the Ecovacs Deebot X9 Pro Omni is the model for you. Its optimized airflow helped it ace our suction power stress test.

People with a mix of flooring types: The X9 is both a capable vacuum and mop, making it a good choice for those who want thorough cleaning across varied surfaces.

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 fit in tight spaces and clean corners well. It also cleans dirt and dust with more power than you’d expect for such a small robot.

Tiny home dwellers: The SwitchBot Mini K10+ has the smallest diameter of models on this list, allowing it to fit through narrow passageways, behind furniture, and in between chair legs. It cleans well, and is worth considering if you have a small floor plan that needs tidying.

The Tapo RV20 navigates via LiDAR embedded in the front of its body. Without a tower for the sensor on top, it can fit under furniture more easily than all the other models on this list. Given its affordable price, the RV20 did surprisingly well at picking up large debris particles in our cleaning tests. It supports app control, scheduling, virtual walls, and voice control through Alexa and Google Assistant.

People with low-profile furniture: The Tapo RV20’s short stature allows it to fit in spaces where most robot vacuums can’t traverse, so it’s a good choice if you need a model that can do the limbo to collect dust bunnies under the bed or couch.

First-time robot vacuum buyers: This is a top pick if you’re new to the world of robot floor cleaners. As the most affordable model on the list, it lets you experience the convenience of a robot vacuum without a significant investment.

The bin in the Roomba 205 holds dirt for up to 60 days at a time, thanks to a simple plastic fin that compresses everything it collects to one side to make room for more. This simple trick allows it to functionally match most models with a self-emptying base in how often you need to worry about emptying the dirt, and does so without a large, unsightly docking station. Aside from this feature, the Roomba 205 is a capable vacuum with efficient navigation.

People who are short on space: If you want the convenience of a self-emptying dustbin, without having to find a spot on your floor for a large unsightly base station, the Roomba 205 is a top pick. Thanks to its unique self-compacting dustbin, it only needs to be manually emptied every two months, even with a tiny charging dock.

Frugal folks: The Roomba 205’s self-compacting dustbin doesn’t work with dust bags, so you’ll never run out or have to buy more, making this a good choice for those who want to avoid purchasing replacements.