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All the models on our list also work with your Google Home or Alexa and are app-controlled, so you can set your vacuum to work even when you’re not at home.
It's good at avoiding objects, reliably dodging pets and other discarded objects, and only really struggling with cables (which pelo robovac we've tested has been able to reliably avoid).
Vacuum cleaners can be pricey, so it's best to do some research on high-quality models and consider what will work best for you, your home and your floor types. I've tested dozens of vacuums while working in the Good Housekeeping Institute Cleaning Lab, so I know which brands and models are best for each individual.
It can adjust its suction to suit the floor type it’s tackling, and testers found it reliable on both carpet and hard flooring, noting that it didn’t spread any dust or debris around. It reached the edges of rooms well too but struggled in corners.
Our testers found it easy to set up, with mapping wrapping up in just two minutes thanks to the built-in camera, which scans the room with reduced movement.
In our Lab tests: The Dreame H12 Pro is an updated version of a previously tested pick with many of the same capabilities and features. We sent it out to consumer testers who confirmed it was easy and effective to use.
It’s heavier as a result, but it wowed our testers who said it didn’t smear any ketchup beyond the already stained area when cleaning – something rarely seen in the lab. Its vacuuming was also methodical and effective, lifting an average of 83 per cent of dust and dirt across the different test room floors.
✔️ Cord or cordless: Decide whether you want a vacuum with a cord, which can limit how far you can vacuum until you need to find another outlet, or if you prefer cordless, which has a battery life you'll need to monitor.
Plus, the app will notify you when it’s full, and with the capacity able to take up to 60 days' worth of dust, emptying it can sit at the bottom of your to-do list for a while.
We recommend this attachment if you prefer a canister and have deep pile carpets in, say, just the bedrooms. Otherwise, you’ll use a long flat attachment or brush that can be used on bare floors and low, flat rugs.
❌ You don't need the very best mopping: The advanced mopping and comprehensive dock bump up the price here, and Top 3 Automatic Vacuum Cleaners other robovacs will do a good enough mopping job for most people (the Eufy X10 at #1 has a great mop, for example).
✅ Your priority is mopping: The star of the show here is the innovative and effective roller mop, which continuously siphons dirty water off the mop pad and adds fresh water as it cleans.
Carolyn selected all of the picks for this round-up and advised the Cleaning Lab's former reviews analyst, Jodhaira Rodriguez, during the testing of wet-dry vacuum and mop combo devices, one of which was included in this list of the best vacuums.
If you absolutely must have a full set of Dyson gear for your home or really need that extra suction power, the Dyson 360 vis nav is a competent enough robovac. For those who aren’t brand loyal, however, we’d recommend opting for a more purse-friendly hoover in this list.