February 22, 2025

A vacuum for people who hate vacuuming

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Robot vacuums are feats of engineering. Even the most basic bot can keep your floors tidy with minimal effort on your part, sucking up pet hair and dust adeptly.

Over the past 13 years, we’ve tested dozens of robot vacuums, from cheap, aimless bumblers to sophisticated machines that mostly navigate with ease. We’re certain that our favorite—a top-notch cleaner and an excellent room navigator that even empties itself (!)—is the right fit for most folks and most floors.

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