One of the most important factors to consider is price. Automatic vacuum cleaners can be expensive, so you need to make sure that you are getting good value for your money. Make sure to compare prices and features before making a purchase.

Premium, but there are very few alternatives with this roller mop system. Plus you're paying for the comprehensive dock.

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All the robot vacuums in this ranking have been rigorously tested, either by one of the TechRadar Homes team or an experienced reviewer. Meet some of the expert reviewers who tested the robovacs that feature in this guide.

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❌ You're dealing with lots of dust: There's no self-empty on the dock, and the small onboard bin will fill up quickly if you're dealing with lots of dirt or hair.

The Samsung JetBot AI+ is packed full of features to say the least, and it's one of the most attractive robot vacuums to grace my floors. This intelligent and gentle cleaner almost acts as a security camera as much as a robot vacuum cleaner.

The charging dock automatically empties the dustbin into a larger dust bag, a feature we appreciated. We also liked that the dustbin includes a HEPA filter that’s simple to pop out for washing or replacing.

Tip: Easy maintenance, empty dustbin and clean the filter after each use. Replace filter every month.

Sounds silly, but yes, they do need to be emptied, and most likely on a more regular basis than your average hoovers.

It's also packed with handy features such as its upgraded AdaptLift chassis that allows easy access over tall thresholds (without getting stuck). The App was easy to set up, map and schedule routines. More importantly, the Orevo Curv excelled in the majority of our tests.

It's super convenient not to have to dump out contents after every run especially if you're upgrading from a typical on-board dustbin. The Shark IQ excelled at all of our tests, even picking up kitty litter on the carpet which other models (like our previous pick for this category, the Roomba i3+) scored low marks in.

After cleaning is complete, the mops are dried with hot air in as little as 2 hours to help prevent odor

Set cleaning behavior to have Top 3 Automatic Vacuum Cleaners carpet identification avoid carpets while mopping or simply raise the mop pads while vacuuming