The best robot vacuum cleaners

Now, this is one smart hybrid of a cleaner. The Robot Braava Jet M6 comes with pads for dry sweeping alongside disposable and reusable wet cleaning pads. Set it loose on the first option to clear up dust bunnies and pet hairs before going all-in with the spray nozzle. Not only is it highly effective in clearing up stubborn grime and gunk, but this thing actually learns the most efficient ways to clean your home. No really, its mapping accuracy only improves the more it cleans. Plus, you can use an app to select which rooms you want to focus on or skip, and schedule cleans while you’re away.

Roombas are the first thing you think of when it comes to robot vacuum cleaners. So you know you can count on the brand. Looking to splash the cash on a fancy one? iRobot Roomba s9+ is your best bet. There’s cutting-edge technology at your fingertips, as this machine features a three-stage system that lifts, loosens and eliminates dirt with 40 times more suction than its predecessors. Plus the Imprint Smart Mapping allows you to tell the machine exactly where to clean. 'Alexa, tell Roomba to clean the mince pie crumbs from under my sofa.’

Don’t fancy shelling out a few hundred quid on a robot hoover? This is a good budget-friendly option. You’ll get a good few perks at this price point, including a remote control for sending it to specific areas, there’s Alexa voice control and you can hook it up to your WiFi network to supervise it from your phone. There’s also around 100 minutes of cleaning time before it returns to its home for charging. You may have to be a bit more patient with this one. It can get stuck and occasionally bump into walls, but who doesn’t?

The slightly older version of the luxury Roomba, the i7 is a quirky addition to any home. A solid all-round choice, this robot vacuum automatically empties its bin for up to 60 days, using special technology to trap 99 percent of pollen and mould. This cleans when, where and how you want with its mapping and smart navigation. It’ll also work with Google Assistant or Alexa, so you can command over your machine like you’re king of the vacuums. And you can state its signature cleaning system to pick up every bit of muck around your flat. 

Living with a four-legged housemate? Then you’ll probably want a vacuum cleaner that takes care of pesky pet hair that just seems to find itself in every corner of your home. Using twin-turbine technology, this will suck up all the unwanted fluff before mopping up muddy paw stains by the back door. There’s even laser navigation, which helps the RoboVac build a virtual map of your home, so it can follow the most efficient cleaning route without needing to map it out. Got a no-go zone? Customise your preferred cleaning areas via the app.

It’s definitely one of the most recognisable names in the hoover scene. So of course you can count on a Dyson to come through with a nifty self-driving contraption that cleans the air as it works. You don’t even need to lift a finger to get a pristine living space. The 360 Heurist uses an advanced memory and quad-core processor to learn and adapt to the layout of your home, while the Dyson Link app helps you to control the robot’s behaviour. You can also schedule cleans while you’re out of the house and check to see if it’s been done.

Does anyone else think the Neabot Nomo is a cute name for a robot cleaner? This handy ‘lil fella will zoom its way around the house, sniffing up dirt as it goes. There’s automatic dirt and pet hair collection, maximum suction power, smart mapping and one charge covers over 2,000 square feet of cleaning. The best part of this machine is that it's got a self-emptying dustbin so you don’t need to worry about too much mess. It’ll even resume its cleaning task automatically, without any help from humans, once it's cleared itself out.

The Neato Robotics D701 Intelligent Robot Vacuum is a tech-lovers dream, giving you heaps plenty of handling from different gadgets and apps that you may already own. Have total authority over this robot-like some kind of technological dictator (in a fun, non-threatening way of course) with voice control, a phone app and compatibility with smartwatches. You can draw no-go zones, select areas of the home that need particular focus and you can opt for an eco option for a quieter energy-saving clean.

It’s name sounds like a Daft Punk song, the Roborock S7 is a top choice for people looking to invest in a vacuum cleaner that covers all sorts of floor types. Equipped with sonic vibration, this is an effective way to eliminate dried-on dirt. There’s also a mop that’s perfect for tiles, lino and wooden floors. In fact, this guy is so smart, it automatically lifts the mop when a carpet is detected. Pretty neat, huh? You can also guide it with voice commands or through an app, giving you all the power to clean your home without leaving your sofa.

Working from home has a lot of benefits. But some bugbears start to surface when you’re trying to finish important tasks and you can hear something buzzing around you. As well as all its other perks, this RoboVac G30 Verge is one of the quietest robot vacuum cleaners you can buy now. It’s got top of the range navigation, hard-hitting suction powers and app connectivity that gives you the power to schedule cleans, switch modes and set boundaries, so nothing gets damaged when you’re not there to watch over it.