Looking for a top-rated robot vacuum cleaner to keep your home spotless? Find the best robot vacuums from brands including Dyson, iRobot, and Ecovacs with our comprehensive buying guide and test results.
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- Best robot vacuum cleaners of 2026
- Buy the best robot vacuum for your home
- In-depth robot vac trials
- What you need to know when buying a robot vacuum cleaner
- Can't decide what you're looking for?
- People's Choice
- Which brands have the most reliable robot vacuums?
- Best retailer to buy small appliances from
- How we test robot vacuums
Best robot vacuum cleaners of 2026
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Best robot vac for pets
Buy the best robot vacuum for your home
Robot vacuum cleaners are clever, self-operating machines that make cleaning your home easier. Our expert reviews are based on rigorous testing, member surveys and our decades of experience.
In-depth robot vac trials
In our detailed in-house trials of robot vacuums, we assess their performance, noting what they do well and where they fall short.
What you need to know when buying a robot vacuum cleaner
With so many robot vacuums on the market, choosing the right one can be tough. Check out our guide to find out what features to consider, key questions to ask, and how to pick the best model for your needs.
Charging and run time: All robot vacuum cleaners tested will return to the charging dock when the battery is low. But as it can take many hours for them to recharge, it's worth paying attention to our recorded run times, so you know your robot vac has enough juice to clean the areas you want on a single charge.
Size: Some robot vacs are bigger than others. Pay attention to the measurements in our test results. Bigger robot vacuums may not fit into tighter spaces, such as around and under furniture or around your toilet.
Area mapping: Do you want a more customisable cleaning experience? Smarter models create a map of your home, which you can access via an app to select specific areas for cleaning. Many models also offer multi level area mapping.
How to properly clean and maintain your robot vacuum
Robot vacuum cleaners don’t clean or maintain themselves. We take a look at the tasks required to keep yours working properly.
Can't decide what you're looking for?
No matter if you're tackling carpets, wooden floors, or pet fur, we explain which type of vacuum is right for your home.
Which type of vacuum is best for cleaning your home?
We look at the pros, cons, and cleaning test results for battery-operated stick vacuums, standard corded vacuums, and robot vacuum cleaners to help you decide which type to buy.
People's Choice
Our People's Choice awards are granted to brands that consistently rate above average for customer satisfaction and meet out other performance criteria. Become a member and see which brands have earned a People’s Choice award.
Which brands have the most reliable robot vacuums?
We asked thousands of Consumer members about their experience with products they've used to find out which brands are most reliable and satisfying to own. The results are available to members and Digital Pass holders.
Best retailer to buy small appliances from
Many things can ruin your shop – a pushy salesperson, an out-of-stock product or having to pay more than you intended. We asked consumers who they think are the best and worst retailers. Here are the stores people like best for buying small appliances from.
How we test robot vacuums
Robot vacuums should be able to clean any type of flooring. We test each model on hard floors and carpets, around obstacles and into corners. We also see how well they remove pet hair and mop.
