(If you want even more impressive mopping, check out the Eureka J20 at #6, which has a roller mop that supplies continuous fresh water, and siphons off the dirty stuff as it cleans.)

✅ You don't have much space: The SwitchBot is very tiny, and can get into tight spaces that others can't. The dock is also compact for a self-empty option.

✅ You want a stylish dock: The Freo X has a space-age, curvy dock that I wouldn't mind having on display.

Overall, it’s a good-looking robot that vacuums really well and is smart enough to get the job done with limited intervention.

And it’s recently started popping up ads for Roomba products when I navigate between screens — which is one of the features I did not want to see migrate over from the competition.

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Ready to use straight out of the box, the Roomba Q0120 offers quick setup and operation via app or integration with Alexa, providing hands-free voice commands and scheduled cleanings.

That might not be an issue if you're cleaning on one floor as the bot will just return to its dock to recharge as required, but it becomes more annoying if you're using it on multiple floors.

Set cleaning schedules based on your home’s traffic patterns—every other day for pet households, weekly for lighter needs.

While the app is intuitive, and the mapping good, there is a major issue for anyone with an open plan living space. Namely, you can't separate it into different zones. It won't Top 3 Automatic Vacuum Cleaners be a problem for everyone, but if you live in an open plan home, you'll probably want to opt for a different brand.

Alistair is a London-based journalist who has been writing about tech for over a decade. He has tested numerous robovacs over the years for TechRadar, from brands like iRobot, Eufy and Roborock. His favourites match intelligent navigation with smart design.

❌ You don't need a mop: There's pelo vacuum-only version of this particular model, so if you don't need the mopping capabilities, look elsewhere in the list.

This isn't a cheap bot, and while I think the featureset and performance justify the price, it'll be out of budget for some. We have more affordable options in our roundup of the best robot vacuums for pet hair – although be aware that if you really want something up to the task, you will likely need to spend a bit more.

At 7 pounds, it’s easy to maneuver around your space and converts to a hand vacuum, making it even more versatile. This Samsung features a digital countdown display that monitors battery life. In our tests, one battery runs for about 97 minutes per charge on the low setting and 18 minutes on high. For more options, see our complete cordless stick vacuum ratings.