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How to Choose best affordable robot vacuum can help you save time and effort when it comes to regular cleaning. The best models do a great job picking up dust and light debris and allow you to set no-go zones for pets or power cords. The most expensive models can even mop your floor, but they can't climb up the stairs. Make sure you choose models with smart mapping, real time hazards avoidance, and large self-emptying bins. Best Overall The best robots we tried were efficient, easy-to-use and able to cope with daily debris. It is also important to choose a model that can take on stairs and that has decent ability to pick up carpets. And, if you're looking for additional features, you might be interested in a robot equipped with smart mapping technology or an application that allows you to control it remotely. Camryn Rabideau is a contributing shopping writer and product reviewer at PEOPLE who has tried many robotic vacuums. She's a fan of the robotic vacuums that offer the greatest convenience, including self-emptying dustbins and charging docks that automatically empty and fill water tanks for mopping robots. She's also a fan of the robots that can recognize landmarks such as furniture legs and power cords so they don't trip when climbing the stairs. In best affordable robot vacuum to the top-rated models this Black and Decker robot vacuum isn't as advanced in its object-avoidance capabilities, and its navigation score is lower. However, it has an enormous dust bin that doesn't require regular emptying and has a lengthy battery life. Additionally, it has an option that allows you to schedule cleaning sessions and return to the place where it last stopped and makes it much easier to cover larger homes. This model is a good option for pet owners, since it is able to avoid hair tangles and food particles. In our tests, the Roborock S8 Pro Ultra combines with a LIDAR sensor that can map rooms and identify obstacles using a structured light sensor that can identify objects and detect edges. It can avoid stairs, liquid droplets, and furniture legs easily with this combination. It is also able to save up to four floor plans for later use. It can also pause the cleaning process at any point and resume where it left off and let you do chores while the robot is working. The included app provides a 3D representation of your home, room labels and more advanced cleaning options. This model isn't as effective at cleaning as our top models, but it is a pro at picking up heavier items like orzo pasta, metal screws and fine debris such as sand. The only drawback is that it can't mop and has a slightly less efficient navigation system. The best for Carpet If you have carpeting in your home, look for a vacuum that has excellent pickup and good maneuverability scores on carpets and rugs. Many models are good at collecting dust from low-pile rugs, and some do a decently job of picking up heavier debris such as orzo pasta and metal screws. However, they can't handle fine particles like canister or upright vacuums, and they may be unable to pick up dirt in the vicinity of baseboards and thresholds. For carpeted homes the 2-in-1 robot vacuum is the best option. You can exchange a cleaning bin to a damp mopping mat. The Roborock Q Revo, for example, vacuums and wet mop with circular pads that spin at 200 rotations per minute. It detects and raises the pads when it is in contact with carpet to avoid wetting the floor. Additionally, you don't have to take them off or replace them after every use. The Q Revo is also superior to other robot vacuum/mops at avoiding obstacles, getting close to rugs and thresholds and eliminating obstacles. Another solid option is the iRobot Roomba Combo i5, which was a great performer in our tests and can be scheduled through the app to clean while you're away from home. It can be set to only mop and we loved its remarkable navigation on carpets and floors as well as its ability to get up and over furniture. The Combo i5 has a long runtime and excellent path-planning for a device of this size. If you're looking for a more high-tech model, consider the Shark AI Ultra 2-in-1 Self-Empty Robot Vacuum & Mop. It has a huge charging dock that can last for months without needing to be empty and has amazing navigation abilities and automatic emptying on bare floors and carpets. It also has a clever mapping system, and can be programmed to run only during specific hours (a useful feature to stop pets and children who are prone to mischief from running amok). The Shark is less powerful than other mop/robot combination models however it still picks hair and pet hair very well. It's also the highest price of our top picks. Ideal for Hard Floors Robot vacuums are a great pick for hardwood floors because they can easily navigate around obstacles without damaging surfaces that are not bare. They are great for removing dust and crumbs but struggle with pet hair or other debris. They don't have the suction power of a top-of-the-line upright or canister vacuum, meaning they're not an ideal choice for carpeted rooms or upholstery that requires deep cleaning. The best two-in-1 robots combine a vacuum and a mop, taking care of an entire task in one pass. Choose models that have an onboard sensor to detect changes in the floor texture and adjust suction in line with the changes. This feature is available on the ECOVACS Deebot T9+ and lets it effortlessly switch from hard carpeting to soft carpeting. If your home is primarily made up of hardwood floors, consider a robotic vacuum and mop combo like the Eufy S1 Pro. This model comes with a powerful robotic vacuum with smart navigation that can clean hardwood floors and other surfaces. It can also mop. The sensors help it avoid stairs and other hazards so you don't have to worry about the robot falling down the stairs and breaking your hardwood. When you need mops, the Eufy S1 Pro is designed to actually wash hardwood floors with downward pressure rather than wipe them clean to remove dust and dirt. Its reusable pads reduce waste and spread fewer germs. automatic vacuum can also be cleaned in docking stations to reduce time. They can also be dried, washed, and reused. Both the robovac and the mop are both controlled by your smartphone to make it easier to manage the device. For instance you can make use of the app to designate a zone that the vacuum cannot enter, label separate rooms, or schedule cleaning sessions for certain areas. The eufy S1 Pro has an auto-emptying port that collects debris through a trapdoor, and stores it into a bagless or disposable bin. This means that you don't have to empty the bin manually as often as other models. Best for Small Spaces Like the name suggests that these robots are to be used in small spaces. They have smaller bins, which can hold less debris. They are also more efficient in maneuvering around tight corners as opposed to larger models. They can also fit under furniture, where the larger robots struggle to get in. They are also less expensive than more expensive models, but you will need to empty their dirt bins manually at the end of each cleaning session. A couple of years ago, robotic vacuums underwent a major transformation as manufacturers began adding sensors to help them navigate and avoid household objects that traditional sensors would get stuck on or run over. This improved the number of times our testers were required to clean up after a robot accident. However, the latest sensors haven't resolved all of the issues these machines face. The cheapest models still struggle with the same issues that the older ones faced and most require a certain amount illumination to be able to see where they're going. If you are living in a dark space or have a lot of furniture with low-profiles, consider getting one that uses top-mounted spinning laser units to map your space like our top overall and runner-up choices do. This allows them to avoid obstacles like stairs and other ones while working in the dark. The models can be programmed to only use their cliff sensors when they are in or near the ground, and not when they are above it. It's important to cover mirrors in order to stop this from occurring. The lasers used by LIDAR-based models can bounce off reflective surfaces, causing the robot to think it's in another room. A few of the models we recommend allow you to create virtual no-go zones for areas you don't want the robot to go to. This can be helpful if you have pets or children who are small. These features aren't offered on all of the models we test, so be sure to read our full reviews of each model below prior to making a purchase.