The best robot vacuums in 2025

Sit back and let something else do all the hard work for you.

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on August 18, 2025

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Overview

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If you're willing to spend the cash, a robot vacuum is a great investment. By which we mean an investment in putting your feet up and letting technology do the housework for you. We can't think of a better use of your hard-earned money, quite frankly.

Unless you're tech-savvy, choosing a robot vacuum cleaner to whizz around your home can be easier said that done. There are dozens of models out there, all offering variations on the same thing, but each with their own spec and features.

If the prospect of choosing a robo vac has got your head spinning, don't worry: We're here to help. We're looked around and done some research on your behalf, which means even more time to put your feet up. Here's a quick guide on robot vacuums — and our pick for the best models you can buy right now.

Are robot vacuums worth buying?

The crisp control of a regular, upright vacuum is its own particular pleasure. But if you're someone who finds cleaning stressful, a robot vacuum could cut a major chore off your to-do list. Whether robot vacuums are worth it or not comes with a caveat: It can't be just any robot vacuum. A cheap robovac that acts drunk — scattering dust rather than sucking, bumping into walls, getting stuck on rugs — defies the point. Robot vacuums are made to be convenient, so get one that makes life easier.

What are the most important robot vacuum features?

Here's a rundown of essential features to consider when buying a robot vacuum:

App control — WiFi-enabled robot vacuums can be synced with a smartphone app to control scheduling and other features. If you're used to asking Alexa or Google to turn off the lights or tell you the weather, a model with voice integration will blend in nicely.
Battery life — Larger spaces require more time to clean, which means you'll want a battery that lasts. Run times for the list below range between 115 and 240 minutes.
Docking station — Many robot vacuums have a multipurpose docking station. The robovac will return to the dock automatically and self-empty its bin while also charging the battery. The docking station may double up as a bin that can hold debris.
Floor types & mopping — Depending on the floors you have at home, look out for models that have features for both carpet and hard floors. This may include the ability to climb up on higher pile rugs. There are also hybrid models that mop hard floors.
Low-profile cleaning — No one should have to be scared about what's accumulated under their sofa over the past year. A robot vacuum measuring three inches or less in height should be able to scoot under most low-hanging sofas and beds.
Navigation & mapping — Every robot vacuum is equipped with sensors and drop detection. But if your home has lots of rooms, lots of turns, or lots of close-together furniture, you'll have fewer navigation issues with an advanced model that uses intelligent mapping to remember exactly how your home is laid out.
Pet hair cleaning — Pet owners should consider a model with an anti-tangling roller brush, which will collect cat and dog hair while also preventing the robot vacuum from clogging up.
Suction power — A vacuum is the one purchase that you hope really, well, sucks. Suction power is typically measured in Pascals (Pa), usually ranging from 2,500-10,000 Pa. Stronger suction is needed to pick up heavier pieces of debris and to pull pet hair out of rugs.

Keep these features in mind when shopping around for a robot vacuum.

What is the best robot vacuum?

It's not a one-size-fits-all situation. "Best" to someone with four dogs and lots of carpeted rooms may not mean "best" to someone with a huge house filled with wooden floors. To help make sense of the options, we've highlighted a broad range.

These are the best robot vacuums in 2025.

Roborock Qrevo Curv robot vacuum

The Good & The Bad

Exceptional suction power
FlexiArm Side Brush
Multifunction charging dock
Climbs over high thresholds
Lots of pet related features

Premium model, premium price
Very pet home specific

The Roborock Qrevo Curv doesn't come cheap. But that's part of the reason we're ranking it as out No. 1 pick. It's a premium robot vacuum. For starters, it packs significantly more suction power and has lots of schedule and cleaning mode options via the app, plus a FlexiArm side brush that cleans right into the edges and corners of the room. It also has a dual mopping system.

In terms of getting around, it uses LiDAR navigation. This maps a route of your home (creating multi-level maps) and figures out the most efficient cleaning routes. This is bolstered by AI obstacle detection and the ability to detect "no-go" spots where it might get stuck. It's a clever little thing.

Something else that really sets this robo vac apart is an AdaptiLift feature that hoists the chassis up by 10mm whenever it comes across a tricky threshold. It can climb onto high pile rugs and over bumps and inclines of up to 4cm.

There are comprehensive features for pet owners too. Not only does it have a dual anti-tangle brush system for tackling long hairs, it can find your pet in the home and allows you to see and actually speak to your pet via the app.

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Eufy X10 Pro Omni robot vacuum

The Good & The Bad

AI-powered performance
Multi-purpose docking station
Gets to the floor edges
Good for homes with pets
Multi-level mapping and no-go zones

Slowish charging
High-pile rugs are tricky

Why We Like It

The Eufy X10 Pro Omni pretty much does it all: It vacuums, it mops, it self-empties, it maps a route, and it navigates around obstacles with ease. But what else would you expect from one of the best brand names in robot vacuums?

It’s all controlled by an easy-to-use app, and comes equipped with an all-in-one docking station that cleans the vac, dries its mop pads, and empties its debris. Meanwhile, AI technology helps it navigate the room and avoid obstacles.

The mopping is a particular standout feature. It’s smart enough to know how much water and elbow-grease to use on any given cleaning job, and it has auto-lifting mops that raise up whenever it detects a rug. This prevents your rugs from getting wet and allows it to seamlessly transition between surfaces.

There are common issues with robot vacuums. For instance, reviewers have reported that it can struggle with clambering onto higher pile rugs, or with picking up larger debris. But you’ll find those problems with lots of models.

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Eufy X8 Pro robot vacuum

The Good & The Bad

Tangle-free roller brush
Twin turbine suction power
Self-emptying
Holds dirt for 45 days
AI-powered mapping

More advanced features available
Limited mopping

Why We Like It

There’s plenty to like about the eufy X8 Pro, not least of all the price. At just under £550 it's a mid-range model (in pricey robo vac terms) but click through to Amazon and you'll find it's often generously discounted. Which is good news if you have pets but can't shell out for the super expensive option above.

And for the price it offers an awful lot, with super suction power, laser assisted navigation, a 45-day debris capacity, and a ton of positive reviews on Amazon. What makes it especially good for pet homes is a tangle-free roller brush with a pro-tangle comb, which picks hair out of your carpets with ease.

It has plenty more features to recommend it, too, including mapping, obstacle avoidance, no-go zones, virtual boundaries, and BoostIQ technology — everything you’d expect from a dependable robot vacuum.

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Roborock Q5 ronot vacuum

The Good & The Bad

Scheduled cleaning
3D, multi-level mapping
Plenty of smart features
Large dust capacity
Mop and DuoRoller brush

Can't beat pricier models
No auto-lifting mops

Why We Like It

The Roborock Q5 is priced at the lower end of the robo vac scale, but it actually performs above its price point — particularly when it comes to mopping. Indeed, many cheaper robot vacuums with mopping capabilities just push water around but the Q5 is a true hybrid and gets the job done.

It has a 180ml SnapMop system and the ability to both vacuum and mop simultaneously, picking up fine dirt that it might miss with regular vacuuming. Though it doesn't have the auto-lifting mops that you'll find on pricer models.

It also uses PreciSense LiDAR navigation with 3D mapping to find its way around. Everything's controlled via the Roborock app — which you can use to schedule cleaning — though the Roborock Q5 is also compatible with Alexa, Google Home, and Siri if you prefer voice control.

Fully charged, the Roborock Q5 can squeeze out four hours of work, which is more than enough time to complete a full dry sweep and a wet scrub or two. It's good for pet hair thanks to an all-rubber brush that prevents hair tangling — even with long pet hairs. But best of all? It's very affordable.

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Omni C20 robot vacuum

The Good & The Bad

Ultra-slim build
Very powerful suction
Excellent hybrid performance
Carpet detection and auto-lift mop
Self-cleaning mop pads
Schedules and no-go zones

No room-scanning tech
Not the best mopping

Why We Like It

If you need something to suit a smallish living, such as an apartment or cramped living area, the Eufy Omni C20 might be your best option. Its low profile — just 8.5cm — allows it to sneak under low-sitting furniture.

Though it costs a bit less than the highest spec vacs, you still get plenty of tech for your money. This robo vac boasts multi-floor mapping, voice control, scheduled cleaning, no-go zones, and multiple modes. All of which ensures a highly customisable cleanup job. It also uses something called BoostIQ, which boosts the suction power when it moves from hardwood floors to carpet.

And as with other robo vacs on this list, it comes with an all-in-one charging station that takes care of the automatic emptying and self-cleaning.

It comes with Mop Master technology — a fancy way of saying it gives your floors a vigorous scrub — and has an auto-lift mop. It's worth noting that it mops by using moistened pads rather than using an internal water tank, so if mopping performance is a deal breaker for you, there's better mopping on other models. Overall though, it's a decent all-rounder and often discounted.

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Beko Robot Vacuum

Best For Tight Budgets

The Good & The Bad

Great overall value
Four cleaning modes
WiFI & smartphone connectivity
Integrated water tank
Automatic base charging

Less suction power
Smaller capacity
Needs regular emptying

If you want all the pleasures and convenience of a robot vacuum but don't want to spend hundreds and hundreds of pounds, check out the Beko robot vacuum, an impressive little device that comes in at under £200.

Even at this low price it offers a respectable selection of features that include sensor-based navigation, mopping with an integrated water tank, and WiFi connectivity with app control.

The main thing is that cleans very well, according to positive reviews. It has four cleaning modes: Spot cleaning for concentrating on a specific area, wall cleaning for following a wall perimeter, manual cleaning for controlling the vac via your smartphone, and auto cleaning for letting it just do its thing.

When buying at this level you always expect to sacrifice some features. This Beko has a smaller capacity, which means it needs to be emptied more regularly, along with a less powerful suction and no voice control. But think of it as a reliable entry level model — a basic model that gets the job done.

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Leah Stodart is a Philadelphia-based Senior Shopping Reporter at Mashable where she covers and tests essential home tech like vacuums and TVs, plus eco-friendly hacks. Her ever-evolving experience in these categories comes in clutch when making recommendations on how to spend your money during shopping holidays like Black Friday, which Leah has been covering for Mashable since 2017.

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