Another important factor is suction power. You want a vacuum cleaner that can pick up all of the dirt and debris on your floors. Be sure to check the specs to see how much suction power the vacuum cleaner has.

Even better, its onboard AI is smart enough to detect stains and scrub them harder, finding dirt to boost suction power for maximum performance.

iRobot's Roomba s9+ is one of the smartest and most thorough robot vacuums we've tested, outshining every other robot when it comes to picking up notoriously difficult pet hair.

Robot vacuum manufacturers we've spoken to have shared stories of consumers owning the same robot vac for nearly 10 years.

This is then stored in the dock until this larger bin is full and needs emptying, which you will need to do, usually once a month or less, depending on how often your robot vacuum cleans.

Perfect for hard floors, carpet and pet hair.The vacuum automatically recharges so it’s always ready to clean. Unibody filter makes for easier cleaning and less maintenance.

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.

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Lefant M210 robot Top 3 Automatic Vacuum Cleaners vacuum automatically returns to the charging station when the cleaning cycle is complete or the battery gets low.

Human hair is embedded into the same section of the test carpet. Technicians time how long it takes for the vacuum to pick up the hair and weigh the amount that’s in the dustbin and the brush roll.

This isn't a cheap bot, and while I think the featureset and performance justify the price, it'll be out of budget for some. We have more affordable options in our roundup of the best robot vacuums for pet hair – although be aware that if you really want something up to the task, you will likely need to spend a bit more.

✅ You want a stylish dock: The Freo X has a space-age, curvy dock that I wouldn't mind having on display.

Robot vacuums can range anywhere from $200 to well over $1,200. Your budget will also determine what kind of features your robot vacuum may have — one with all the bells and whistles will likely be more expensive. If you aren’t interested in having a model with floor mapping or self-emptying capabilities, you can opt for a robot vacuum in the lower price range.

It's an uncertain time, and while it'll be some months before we know what'll happen to the brand next, and there are currently pelo signs that anything will change, but since many features rely on the company's services and app, should these close, you may lose out on some of the device's functions.