The 4 Best Robot Vacuums of 2026
RTINGS.com's top robot vacuum picks based on independent testing of 85+ models, covering cleaning performance, obstacle avoidance, self-emptying features, and value across price tiers.
Rank from best (top) to worst (bottom). Drag an option card to reorder.
Roborock Saros 10R
Best overall robot vacuum/mop combo. Excellent hard floor cleaning and mopping that lifts dried stains, recognizes and avoids obstacles like cables and pet toys, self-sanitizing dock with hot water mop pad cleaning, and slim design for low furniture clearance. Main limitation is pet hair pickup on carpet.
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Best PickBest mid-range pick. Outperforms the Saros 10R on pet hair pickup from carpets, features a Tri-Cut brushroll with rotating blades to prevent hair tangling, and a multifunction dock that empties, refills water, and washes mop pads with hot water. Obstacle avoidance is a step down from top tier.
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Best budget pick. Excellent hard floor pickup in one pass, good obstacle handling via multiple LIDAR sensors, and a unique 3-in-1 design convertible to stick or handheld vacuum. Comes with a self-emptying dock. Struggles with fine debris on carpet and lacks mopping.
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Wyze Robot Vacuum
Best cheap option. Handles solid debris and pet hair well on bare floors, features LIDAR mapping that works in the dark, virtual no-go zones, and room-specific cleaning. No self-emptying dock — must be manually emptied after almost every session. Discontinued but still available at select retailers.
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