Buying guides

Shortlists built from our data and updated whenever we add a robot.

The best robot vacuums on Amazon right now, ranked by our editor score across suction, navigation, mopping, dock, fit, pet hair and value.

Robot vacuums with anti-tangle brushes and strong suction for shedding dogs and cats, ranked on pet-hair performance, dock and value.

Robot vacuum and mop combos ranked on mopping quality, rug handling and self-cleaning docks — from simple pads to self-rinsing rollers.

The best cheap robot vacuums with LiDAR mapping under $300, ranked on value, suction, navigation and self-emptying docks.

Self-emptying robot vacuums ranked on hands-free maintenance: bag capacity, mop washing and drying, auto refill, plus navigation and value.

The slimmest robot vacuums (3.8 inches or less) that fit under low sofas and beds, ranked by height and overall quality.