Top Robot Vacuums 2023

Shark makes a good impression with its first robot vacuum, but the Ion Robot 750 shouldn't be your first choice.

The iRobot Braava 380t is a great accessory for lazy neat freaks, but you'll still need to lend the occasional helping hand.

The Shark AI Robot is a satisfactory option for bare floors. It can easily pick up small debris, but pet hair can get caught in the brushroll, and it has trouble clearing bulky debris as the dirt compartment fills up. It also has many parts that need regular cleaning or replacing, so recurring costs can add up over time.

The eufy 15C is mediocre for bare floors. It does a fantastic job of picking up small debris like rice and picks up a decent amount of pet hair, but has a hard time when it comes to clearing bulky debris like cereal. It also has many parts that require routine maintenance or replacement.

The Eureka Groove robot vacuum cleaner is sub-par for bare floors. Bulky material can jam its brushroll while pet hair can get stuck in its intake. While it has a fairly sturdy-feeling design, there are quite a few parts that need to be serviced regularly.

The Neato D9 robot vacuum is best suited for large homes thanks to its exceptional battery life, but is otherwise pricey for its fairly limited feature set.

The Neato D8 is a great choice for cleaning bare floors. It easily clears pet hair and small debris like rice without much of an issue, though it struggles a little with bulky material like cereal. It's impressively well-built and not overly difficult to maintain either. While its battery life is shorter than some other models, it should still provide a long enough runtime to clean most spaces. Unfortunately, it incurs quite a few recurring costs and can occasionally get stuck on obstructions like rug tassels.

The iRobot Roomba i4 has a decent performance on high-pile carpet. It picks up pet hair and large debris like sand fairly easily but really struggles to clean fine debris like baking soda. Thankfully, its performance remains consistent as the dirt compartment fills up. It also automatically adjusts its suction and height off the ground, which is helpful when cleaning high-pile carpet. Unfortunately, it has quite a few recurring costs, since a lot of parts need to be periodically replaced.

The Shark IQ Robot is a satisfactory option for cleaning bare floors. It does a fantastic job of sucking up pet hair as well as small debris like rice. However, it can have a hard time clearing bulky material like cereal as its dirt compartment fills. In addition, recurring costs are high since quite a few parts need to be replaced frequently. Thankfully, it feels sturdily built and offers decent maneuverability.

The Trifo Emma offers excellent suction, but it isn’t smart enough to really reap the benefits of being a robot vacuum for the average user. However, in relatively small spaces that simply require a regular once-over, it does the job.