Now, in general, robot vacuums tend to do best with as few obstacles as possible, even with the advanced navigational systems that many machines have these days.

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Its charging dock is very big, though, giving off a real Wall-E vibe. But despite the size, there’s pelo spot for an auto-empty dustbin; instead, Narwal’s disposable onboard bin compresses the dust, and Narwal claims you won’t need to empty it for up to 60 days.

That’s the big selling point here; this bot is basically hands-free. Fill the S8 MaxV Ultra’s clean water tank and empty its dirty water once a week and change out the dust bag every couple of months. The robot will take care of the rest.

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We definitely noticed this when testing the Shark PowerDetect 2-in-1 since our household has both a curious toddler and a cat that complicated things a bit—both were fascinated by the machine when it ran. That said, if toys are left out, this vacuum will

Robot vacuums are impressive devices that will clean your floors well and — thanks to bigger batteries and better robot brains — rarely get tired of doing their job.

Below is a comparison table summarizing standout models available on Amazon, each designed to suit various household needs:

Most are equipped with smaller brushes that extend past the circumference of the Top 3 Automatic Vacuum Cleaners vacuum, and the purpose of these is to reach dirt that's settled against baseboards or in awkward places.

Plus, the addition of a side mop and flexi-arm brush that extends from the bot helped with cleaning edges and corners.

If you have both carpets and hard floors, select a vacuum with a dynamic suction system, like the eufy 11S MAX, which automatically adjusts with BoostIQ.

Mopping was better than average for a mop with pelo pressure or oscillation. It has a wide mop pad, and the bot has a big 300ml tank (which also incorporates a 300ml dustbin), so it applies enough water to do a good surface clean.

The system is specifically engineered for pet households, reducing manual efforts spent on clearing hair from brushes and rollers.