The best robot vacuums employ super-smart navigation technology, pick up a significant amount of debris and operate nearly independently. After over a month of testing seven top-rated robot vacuums, I found that the best robot vacuum overall is the iRobot Roomba s9+: I found it to be whip-smart, able to get into the tightest spaces and about as autonomous as it gets. I also determined that the best robot vacuum for pet hair is the iRobot Roomba j7+, a self-emptying model with an advanced camera that excels at obstacle avoidance.
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Based on my testing, the best robot vacuum for pet hair is the iRobot Roomba j7+.
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To select which robot vacuums to test, I consulted with two industry experts, researched bestsellers from top manufacturers like iRobot and Eufy, and scanned verified customer reviews to determine which models earned praise for their intelligence, maneuverability and cleaning ability. After narrowing down my list to seven of the highest-rated and best-reviewed models, I put them through methodical testing to assess their cleaning power, mapping abilities and battery capacities. Below are the five best robot vacuums that aced those tests.
irobot
Suction power: Approx. 2,500Pa | Smart mapping: Yes | Self-emptying: Yes | Smart home compatible: Yes | Battery life: 120 minutes | Warranty: 1 year | Cleaning time: 120 mins per 750 sq. ft. home
The iRobot Roomba s9+ has superior cleaning power, a uniquely functional design, the most user-friendly app and more advanced navigation compared with the other robot vacuums I tested. When it comes to suction strength, iRobot says the s9+ has 40 times the strength of the base Roomba model, the 600 series. In practice, I found that the s9+ picked up the most debris&#;10% more than the runner up and 36% more than the robot in last place. Despite its powerful suction, I found this model to be impressively quiet (though not quite as quiet as the Wyze vacuum).
The robot&#;s D-shape also helps set it apart, allowing it to actually fit into corners and right up against walls. During testing, I watched it pick up dust against the baseboards that other vacuums missed. It did get stuck on my floor-length curtains (which I anticipated), so be sure to lift long curtains up before cleaning.
The s9+ has a unique D-shape that lets it get into more nooks and crannies than other robot vacuums.
Caroline MullenCompared with some of the other connected apps, the iRobot app is smoother and more user friendly. It was easy to add multiple robots and name each vacuum whatever I pleased; it was also simpler than I anticipated to flip between this Roomba and three other Roombas I&#;m testing. This is a helpful feature for people with multi-level homes or those with both a robot vacuum and a robot mop.
The s9+ also had the most advanced technology of any vacuum I tested. It employs vSLAM technology, which utilizes vision-based navigation and mapping. According to Brent Hild, former iRobot director of product management, the benefits of vSLAM navigation are mainly that a robot can build a more robust map of a home (including multiple levels) and can continue a cleaning job where it left off even if it&#;s been picked up, which LiDAR robots tend to struggle with. (Read my full iRobot Roomba s9+ review for more details on my findings.)
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iRobot
Suction power: Approx. 1,700Pa | Smart mapping: Yes | Self-emptying: Yes | Smart home compatible: Yes | Battery life: 75 minutes | Warranty: 1 year | Cleaning time: 100 minutes per 750 sq. ft.
Pet owners know how difficult it is to clean even a contained accident. The iRobot Roomba j7+ model is my pick for the best robot vacuum for pets specifically because of its obstacle avoidance; it has a built-in camera that identifies obstacles (including pet droppings) beyond its smart map of a home. This robot&#;s technology is slightly different than just vSLAM: It has a more advanced camera that can actually take photos of obstacles, so you can tell it to what to avoid in the future. iRobot is so confident in the j7&#;s obstacle avoidance abilities that they offer a &#;P.O.O.P. (Pet Owner Official Promise),&#; which offers a free replacement vacuum within a year of purchase if it does happen to run into pet waste.
iRobot's j7+ model is specifically made for obstacle avoidance (including pet messes) with a ... [+] built-in camera.
Caroline MullenThis model is also a great option for parents of young kids, as the obstacle avoidance works just as well for cords, toys and clothing on floors. Though it managed to pick up an impressive amount of dust and pet hair, it had slightly less suction power than the s9+ in testing and isn&#;t as adept at getting right up against walls and corners. But the obstacle avoidance technology is a worthy tradeoff for homes that may have an errant toy or mess at any given time.
Wyze
Suction power: 2,100Pa | Smart mapping: Yes | Self-emptying: No | Smart home compatible: Yes | Battery life: 110 minutes | Warranty: 1 year | Cleaning time: 60 minutes per 750 sq. ft. home
What&#;s notable: This robot is one of the least expensive in our lineup&#;plus, it&#;s incredibly quiet and operated with an easy-to-use app.
What could be better: It doesn&#;t have a self-emptying base.
Surprised and delighted&#;that&#;s how I&#;d describe my experience with the Wyze Robot Vacuum. Setup was quick and simple. The mapping cycle was quicker than others (about seven minutes total, compared with the two to three runs required for a Roomba to completely map a space), but it did miss the higher-pile rug in my hallway, possibly because it was a bit too high for it to surmount. I don&#;t hold it against the Wyze vacuum much, though, since the rug was intended to be a challenge, and when I ran another mapping cycle, it clocked the rug and added the hallway to its map.
Unlike other vacuums, the Wyze vacuum required no assistance during its full passes through my ... [+] apartment in testing.
Caroline MullenCompared with the other vacuums I tested, the Wyze robot vacuum required no assistance during its full passes through my home&#;it quietly breezed through the apartment without sucking the curtains up or getting stuck under furniture. It performed exceedingly well in debris pickup tests, picking up approximately 61% of the coffee, baking soda and Cheerios scattered on the rug in just one cleaning cycle&#;scoring third overall in this category. And while debris pickup doesn&#;t tell the full story, I was super impressed with its cleaning abilities.
The thing you&#;re sacrificing most of all with this vacuum is a self-emptying base. If you&#;ve had a robot vacuum before, you likely know that their small dustbins can fill up quickly, sometimes requiring a mid-clean empty, but if this isn&#;t a deal breaker for you, this is a fantastic option for the price. (Read my full review of the Wyze for more detail.)
Eufy
Suction power: 2,000Pa | Smart mapping: Yes | Self-emptying: No | Smart home compatible: Yes | Battery life: 120 minutes | Warranty: 1 year | Cleaning time: 100 mins per 750 sq. ft. home
What&#;s notable: This model is quiet, slim enough for low furniture and features precise home mapping.
What could be better: It doesn&#;t include a self-emptying base, and you won&#;t be able to set up no-go zones.
The Eufy Robovac G30 is a comparatively affordable smart-mapping robot that uses &#;Smart Dynamic Navigation 2.0.&#; This means it maps your home using a gyroscope (which helps a robot learn its orientation in a space) and accelerometer smart sensors (which gives a robot a sense of gravity in order to determine acceleration) to learn a home. It follows a focused, zig-zag route, unlike other vacuums that use LiDAR or vSLAM navigation. This robot effectively mapped my home, methodically cleaning on each run. It doesn&#;t self-empty or support boundary guidance, but Eufy offers some upgrades if you want: For a little over $100 more, the G30 Edge includes boundary strip avoidance.
The slim Eufy Robovcc G30 was able to get under low furniture in my tests since doesn&#;t have a ... [+] protruding LiDAR sensor.
Caroline MullenI was surprised to find that the Robovac G30 was the only robot able to slither under a mid-century desk I keep in my living room, something I didn&#;t think was possible. It doesn&#;t have a protruding LiDAR sensor and is slimmer than the other vacuums, so it&#;s able to clean under furniture that other robots can&#;t. It&#;s also very quiet, which is a welcome reprieve from some of the louder vacuums, like the Roomba i3+. A note: Some vacuums (like the Roomba i3+) are intrusive when listening to music or watching TV at a normal volume, so if I don&#;t have to turn the TV or music up to hear over it, I&#;m pleased. This vacuum didn&#;t fare as well as the others in debris tests, picking up 39% of debris, but this test is only one factor when considering a robot vacuum. Based on my findings, the Robovac G30 is nimble, quiet and affordable.
iRobot
Suction power: Approx. 1,700Pa | Smart mapping: Yes | Self-emptying: Yes | Smart home compatible: Yes | Battery life: 75 minutes | Warranty: 1 year | Cleaning time: 120 mins per 750 sq. ft. home
What&#;s notable: This Roomba is a reasonably priced starter model with a self-emptying base and quality smart mapping.
What could be better: It&#;s louder than the other Roombas on our list and doesn&#;t employ image technology
The Roomba i3+ EVO has the best blend of affordability and smart features, making it a great pick for a first-time robot vacuum owner. It uses a variation of vSLAM navigation called SLAM, meaning it operates without a visual sensor (camera). &#;Instead, it navigates using a variety of sensors, including an optical floor tracking sensor, gyroscope and bump sensors to clean systematically like a vSLAM robot would,&#; says Hild. The main drawback here is the lack of premium Roomba features (like an obstacle-detecting camera or super-powerful suction). Plus, compared with the other models on the list, this one is definitely the most obtrusive in terms of sound.
Still, the i3+ Evo is the perfect model if you&#;re hoping to break into the world of Roombas without the expensive price tag of one of iRobot&#;s more premium models. With a self-emptying base, it&#;s highly self-sufficient, and compared with similarly priced or more expensive vacuums, it has a great navigation system. It picked up 55% of debris during testing, which fell right in the middle of all the vacuums. (The debris tests should be taken with a grain of salt though, since they don&#;t tell the full picture of a vacuum.) Plus, you&#;ll be buying into iRobot&#;s highly rated customer service and user-friendly app interface.
Bissell
Suction power: Approx. 1,500Pa | Smart mapping: No | Self-emptying: No | Smart home compatible: No | Battery life: 100 minutes | Warranty: 1 year | Cleaning time: About 120 minutes per 750 sq. ft. home
What&#;s notable: This relatively affordable combo gadget provides a user-friendly option for maintenance vacuuming and mopping between deeper cleanings.
What could be better: This robot lacks smart mapping or smart home capabilities, and it shouldn&#;t replace deeper, manual cleanings.
For those looking for a two-in-one robot vacuum and mop combo and don&#;t want to spend a fortune, Bissell&#;s SpinWave Wet And Dry Robotic Vacuum is a great midrange choice&#;especially if you don&#;t need extra frills like advanced smart mapping and smart home compatibility. Product tester Camryn Rabideau, who ran the vacuum through its paces for our Best Robot Mops roundup, vouches for the machine&#;s straightforwardness, ease of navigation and &#;unmatched&#; scrubbing technology. (Read her full review of the SpinWave Wet And Dry to get into the testing details.)
The Bissell SpinWave Wet And Dry Robotic Vacuum features two interchangeable cleaning "tanks"&#;one ... [+] for vacuuming and one for mopping.
CAMRYN RABIDEAU for forbesThe key to the SpinWave&#;s dual functionality lies in its two interchangeable cleaning &#;tanks,&#; or canisters&#;one for dry vacuuming and one for mopping. The Spinwave&#;s vacuum tank features spinning edge brushes to coax dirt out of corners and crannies, while a rotating brush roll helps the debris get sucked up by the vacuum. Rabideau was impressed with the robot vacuum&#;s suction power, which was effectively able to tackle both dirt and large clumps of pet hair. The mopping tank, meanwhile, utilizes a rotating microfiber brush heads that can effectively scrub away tough stains from the floor. &#;The SpinWave had no problem soaking up a water spill, removing a sticky soda stain or cleaning dried-on mud, and it left the floors clean and fresh, thanks to the Bissell Multi-Purpose Floor Cleaner that you put into the tank along with fresh water,&#; she reports.
Despite the SpinWave Wet And Dry&#;s lack of smart mapping, Rabideau was able to easily control the SpinWave remotely, as well as set cleaning intensity, program cleaning schedules and monitor any maintenance needs. She also appreciates this nifty feature in the machine&#;s cleaning technology: &#;On its first pass, it would bump into the edge of the rug I set out, but when it came back to the area, its cleaning algorithm &#;knew&#; to turn around before it ran into the carpeting,&#; she says.
There are three more trending and highly rated robot vacuums I plan on testing from the brands Roborock and iRobot. If you&#;re looking for more options, they may be worth checking out.
roborock
Roborock has previously impressed us with its S7+ vacuum&#;s performance in our robot mop tests, thanks to the brand&#;s excellent LiDAR mapping, navigation and obstacle avoidance. Based on the overwhelming number of positive reviews from verified buyers, the Roborock Q5+ (our pick for the best robot vacuum for pet hair on carpet) promises the same. Users highlight this model&#;s ease of navigating both hardwood floors and carpets, powerful suction that&#;s strong enough to pick up most pet hair and the convenience it offers due to smart assistant compatibility.
Amazon
Similar to the Q5+, Roborock&#;s Q8 Max+ is equipped with LiDAR navigation, obstacle avoidance and real-time mapping. The vast majority of verified reviewers are pleased with this vacuum&#;s effective suction, particularly when it comes to pet hair. The differences between the two are that the Q8 Max+ has more power behind it (a whopping 5,500Pa), two brush rollers that are said to be more effective on carpet and&#;what we&#;re most interested in investigating&#;app-controlled mopping (which often tends to be the most lacking feature in vacuum-and-mop combo machines).
The Home Depot
The Roomba Combo j9+, iRobot&#;s latest vacuum-and-mop offering, claims to offer the same suction power and dust pick-up as the brand&#;s most loved Roombas, as well as effective mopping via its SmartScrub feature. At almost $1,400, the j9+ is considerably pricier than all other picks on this list&#;including the similarly equipped Roborock Q8 Max+, which costs half the price. While reviewers are impressed with the j9+&#;s suction power (100% more than the j7+, according to the brand) and convenient self-emptying capabilities, they report that its effectiveness, particularly with mopping, varies among floor types, so we plan on paying special attention to this aspect.
I tested two other robot vacuums that didn&#;t make the cut&#;both were fine in terms of suction, but they didn&#;t have the same level of reliability when it came to intelligence and self-sufficiency.
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Shark AI Ultra Self-Empty Robot Vacuum: This Shark model clocks in at a higher price point but was difficult to get properly functioning. The app has a tendency toward quitting and freezing, and the robot stalled several times during each full cleaning cycle for no obvious reason, needing to be rebooted and the app restarted (requiring a login each time).
Miele Scout RX3 Home Vision: This vacuum offers live video feed while cleaning, an interesting selling point I wanted to see firsthand. Unfortunately, the interface of the app was clunky and prone to freezing, didn&#;t offer an archive of cleanings and, more often than not, was unable to load the video feed. It performed well in debris tests, but was overall difficult to use and required above-average human assistance, especially when considering the high price point.
Each model went through the same extensive testing process, which allowed me to accurately compare their features and efficacy.
My at-home lab is a 750-square foot one-bedroom apartment that has countless obstacles and surfaces for a robot vacuum to encounter, including parquet wood flooring, medium-pile carpet, several low-pile area rugs and two different types of tile. I also have a decent amount of furniture, curtains in both rooms and a French bulldog who has a tendency to leave toys strewn about and relieve himself on the floor from time to time.
I first sent each robot on a run to create a comprehensive map of my entire apartment and how they note walls, furniture and separate rooms. (Some robots require a mapping run, but others use the first few cleans to fully map the space.)
To see how the robot vacuums perform in difficult conditions, I ran them through two to three full cleaning cycles through my entire apartment, not making an effort to pick up dog toys, lift curtains out of the way or hide stray cords. As I ran these cycles, I recorded several important observations: how many times they got stuck or required human assistance, their noise level during cleaning, their mapping abilities and how well they were able to maneuver around furniture and over rugs.
To simulate how these bots would work in a multi-story home, I also brought the robot vacuums to the stairwell to see if they would hurl themselves off the stairs or avoid peril.
To test cleaning abilities for each vacuum, I sprinkled set volumes of baking soda, coffee grounds, ... [+] and Cheerios onto the rug to represent common household messes. i
Caroline MullenTo measure how much each robot picked up, I ran them each through a cycle while confined to a 3- by 5-foot area, atop a rug with multiple pile heights for an added challenge (some robots tend to have difficulty getting up onto and cleaning high-pile rugs). Then, I vacuumed and shook out the rug between each test.
To ensure consistency, each robot was set to &#;auto&#; cleaning mode, which is meant to adjust suction level for different surfaces. I sprinkled set volumes of baking soda, coffee grounds and Cheerios onto the rug to represent common types of household messes. The coffee grounds and baking soda represented anything from potting soil to flour to dust, while the Cheerios stood in for larger pieces of debris like dog food, crumbs or, of course, cereal. Then, I weighed the total debris picked up after each robot completed one cycle.
Once the robots were finished, I checked how much their dust bins had collected from the floors, taking note of how easy it was to locate and empty the bin.
All of these vacuums come with free apps to schedule cleaning, including when you&#;re not at home. I made note of whether these were clunky to operate, consistently lagged when opened or lost connection to the robot. I also tried to start each one remotely to see if they would easily start a cleaning routine while I was out of the house.
I evaluated the apps&#; stored floor plans (all but the Eufy Robovac G30 allow for setting boundaries or no-go zones), as well as how well they informed users of issues, maintenance needs and when it&#;s time to update the robot&#;s software.
Editor&#;s note: To see Rabideau&#;s methodology for testing the Bissell SpinWave Wet And Dry Robotic Vacuum, see our story on the best robot mops.
Through research and testing, I concluded that the three main criteria to consider when shopping for a robot vacuum are intelligence, maneuverability and cleaning ability.
Intelligence covers an array of abilities a robot vacuum might have, mainly its capacity to properly map a space, remember the layout of your home and avoid obstacles. In general, the higher the price point on a vacuum, the &#;smarter&#; it is, but there are exceptions of course.
There are three main navigation methods for robot vacuums: multi-pass/random bounce, LiDAR (laser navigation) and vSLAM (visual simultaneous localization and mapping).
Some vacuums simply lack the ability to power through high-pile rugs or multiple surfaces, which to me, kind of defeats the purpose of an automated cleaning product. All of the vacuums on our list were able to move from hardwood to tile to carpet with ease, but some are slimmer than others (like the Eufy Robovac G30), allowing them to scoot under furniture. The very best of this list, the Roomba s9+, is actually D-shaped, which makes it fabulous at sucking up dirt from walls and corners. Other robots account for corners and walls with long, spinning bristles on their fronts that loosen debris and sort of drag it under the robot (like a crab digging through the sand).
Of course, it&#;s important for a vacuum to be able to lift and remove dirt and debris from a room. There are several factors that play into these abilities, like suction power, bristles or rollers and battery life. While robot vacuums are not yet a rival to the suction power or precision of an upright vacuum, most of the vacuums on our list have multiple suction strengths (which you can either change throughout cleaning or let your robot automatically sense what type of floor it&#;s on). Higher suction power means more of a drain on battery, though.
Brush rolls are another consideration: Bristle brush rolls tend to get more hair caught in them (requiring more frequent cleaning), but I found that Roomba&#;s rubber brush rolls (like the ones on the winner, the s9+), tend to stay cleaner and pick up more debris.
It's crucial for a vacuum to be able to lift and remove dirt and debris from a room. Pictured here ... [+] is the Wyze's dustbin after cleaning.
Caroline MullenJust be aware: Upright and stick vacuums are also essential for sucking up crumbs from underneath couch cushions, dusting blinds and cleaning baseboards, so you don&#;t want to ditch them in lieu of a robot. Plus, you can clean up concentrated messes immediately, while a robot vacuum might take up to an hour to reach the area. Instead, add in a smart little guy for routine maintenance: I find that a robot vacuum helps me clean about 75% of the floors, while the other 25% is underneath furniture and needs to be cleaned from time to time.
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For this tested story on the best robot vacuums, I spent approximately a month testing seven robot vacuums, recording their quirks, benefits and differences. I also included fellow product tester Camryn Rabideau&#;s findings from her extensive testing of the best robot mops on the market.
I also reached out to Brent Hild, former director of product management at iRobot, and Hongfei Ning, senior product manager at Wyze, to learn about all things technical when it comes to engineering top-of-the-line robot vacuums.
This story is regularly updated for accuracy, clarity, and to assess whether our tested picks are still the best in their categories (and if further testing is needed). It was most recently refreshed in October by home writer Fran Sales; updates are overseen by senior reviews editor Anna Perling and senior home editor Amanda Arnold.
Whether more expensive robot vacuums are worth it depends on your needs. Based on our extensive testing, we stand by the iRobot Roomba s9+ as the best robot vacuum overall&#;even though it&#;s the most expensive model on our list. That sticker price might be worth it if you value suction power, advanced vSlam technology, and thorough cleaning in corners and against walls.
That said, our top budget picks are also worthy investments for those who don&#;t need all the frills or are shopping on a budget. Neither the Wyze Robot Vacuum and the Eufy RoboVac G30 will cost you more than $200; both models run effectively but quietly, and the biggest thing you&#;ll be sacrificing is the self-emptying capability.
While experts and users agree that a robot vacuum is a fantastic tool for everyday cleaning, certain jobs are better suited for an upright or handheld vacuum. These include cleaning baseboards, getting in between couch cushions, fitting underneath furniture and conducting super-deep cleans. That said, robot vacuums have come a long way. &#;When the Roomba first launched in , consumer sentiment was a bit skeptical that a robot vacuum could clean floors like an upright vacuum,&#; says Hild. &#;In fact, over the past several years, the robot vacuum segment has outpaced that of the upright vacuum segment.&#;
In general, Ning says you can expect a robot vacuum to last anywhere from four to six years depending on daily wear and tear. However, Hild tells us that iRobot often hears from customers still using their original Roombas from &#;so your vacuum may last even longer with proper care.
Each robot vacuum we consider for recommendation gets put through its paces in our test lab in Louisville, Kentucky. In addition to test floors where we run our controlled pickup tests, we monitor each robot vacuum in a special test room filled with mock furniture to gauge how well it navigates around common obstacles. Past that, we check each robot vacuum's ability to gobble up pet hair without getting clogged or leaving loose strands behind, we consider mopping capabilities, and we check to see how well it navigates fake dog messes too.
Let's dive a little deeper into the main considerations, starting with our performance tests.
When it comes to vacuuming prowess, we want to know how effective each robot is against common crumbs and other debris, and also how it fares against much smaller particles like dust, dirt and sand. To find out, we use dry, uncooked black rice as a stand-in for the crumbs and sand as an analog for finer particles.
In each case, we scatter a controlled amount across three test floors: low-pile carpet, midpile carpet and hardwood floors. Then, we take the robot vacuum, thoroughly empty its dust bin, send it to clean the affected area and finally measure the weight of whatever it managed to pick up. That gives us a pickup percentage of the full amount. From there, we repeat each run two more times and average the results.
Speaking of results, the graph above shows you how each cleaner we've tested over the past few years stacks up on hardwood floors. The iRobot Roomba Combo J7 Plus is our top-tested cleaner on that surface, picking up averages of 98% of crumbs and an extra-impressive 100% of sand. Right behind it is our top recommendation, the Dreametech DreameBot D10 Plus, which earned a close second-place finish on hardwood floors despite retailing for less than half as much as the top-finishing Roomba Combo J7 Plus.
Next up is low-pile carpet. Along with the fact that the orange bars are a lot shorter (vacuuming sand is a bigger challenge on carpets than on hardwood floors because of all the fibers the sand can cling to), note that the order of cleaners is different, with our top midrange pick, the Roborock S8, now leading the way. Different robot vacuums will have different strengths and weaknesses based on their designs, so our variety of tests helps us make recommendations that are as informed and well-rounded as possible.
Finally, our midpile carpet results. Neato cleaned up in this test, with the Neato D9 leading all of our CNET-tested cleaners overall and the less-expensive Neato D8 coming in third overall. In between them is the iRobot Roomba Combo J7 Plus in second place. As with the low-pile tests, note that most of the cleaners in the top half of the graph are all relatively close to one another -- it isn't until you get to the bottom of the pack that those bars really start to shrink. That's good for you as a consumer, because it means that you've got a good variety of robot vacuums to choose from that all offer comparable cleaning capabilities across various price points.
One other reminder: These graphs cover the robot vacuums we've tested in the past few years. Robot vacuums we tested prior to that span used a slightly different test setup, so the data from those tests isn't directly comparable. I've made sure to point out the past performers that are still good buys, most notably the iRobot Roomba S9 Plus, which did particularly well on midpile carpets and remains one of our top recommendations.
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These overhead long exposure shots each show the trail of a Roborock S7 MaxV Ultra as it cleans our test room. We attach glow sticks to the top of the cleaner directly above the vacuum intake to get a sense of how much coverage the vacuum offers and how intelligently it navigates. In this case, the S7 MaxV Ultra is as thorough and consistent as robot vacuums get.
Your robot vacuum will only clean your home as thoroughly as it's capable of navigating it. The ideal cleaner will make easy work of finding its way from room to room and automatically avoiding obstacles along the way, all of which makes for proper, low-maintenance automated cleaning.
We make sure to observe each robot vacuum as it cleans to get a good sense of how well it navigates but to get the best comparison from cleaner to cleaner, we take overhead long exposure shots of each one as it cleans our darkened test room, with glow sticks attached to the top of each one directly above the vacuum intake. The images that result show us light trails that reveal the robot's path as it navigates the room and cleans around our mock furniture.
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Now, compare that to this next GIF, which shows you three runs from our top mopping pick, the iRobot Roomba Combo J7 Plus. Notice the difference? The Roomba was less effective at covering the entire room, missing the bottom-left corner in two out of three runs, and it had plenty of difficulty providing adequate coverage around the legs of that mock dining table, too.
In large part, it comes down to the tech at play. Over the years, we've consistently noted that robot vacuums that use laser-guided lidar navigation tend to be very good at mapping their environment and finding their way around. Meanwhile, 3D-mapping cameras with object recognition smarts can give robot vacuums the extra ability to identify and adapt to obstacles in their path. The Roborock S8 Pro Ultra uses both technologies, which helps explain why it performs so well here. Meanwhile, the Roomba relies on cameras and sensors alone, with lasers left out of the mix.
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The iRobot Roomba J7 Plus delivered on its promise of steering clear of dog poop (fake or otherwise).
Still, those cameras definitely come in handy. Just watch the above GIF, which shows what happened when we put the iRobot Roomba J7 Plus to the test -- specifically, its promise of identifying and avoiding pet waste. With a variety of (I assure you, fake) dog poop scattered about a small, enclosed test floor, the Roomba did its best to vacuum the area without touching any of them. It succeeded, never bumping into any of our disgusting-looking test turds at all.
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The Samsung JetBot AI Plus consistently failed our solid pet waste test. In each run, it would eventually run over or push one of our dog poop models.
Now, compare that with the Samsung JetBot AI Plus, which also promises to use its cameras to spot and avoid pet droppings. The result was not great; in each test run, it would eventually bump into one of our test piles. Thank goodness they weren't real.
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