What's the best robot vacuum to buy in 2025? My definitive list after testing 30+ at home.

I found the best robot vacuums for every floor, budget, and level of laziness (after testing 30+ models) Leah Stodart Read Full Bio There's definitely something to be said for the crisp handheld control of a powerful cordless stick vacuum . But if you don't consider cleaning cathartic, the best robot vacuums can cross that chore off your to-do list for good. And after testing more than 30 robot vacuums on my own personal floors (my apartment is very clean), I can confidently curate a handful of robot vacuum recommendations that'll make your life easier - and fit your budget. Here are the best robot vacuums to buy as of late 2025. Overview Table of Contents I test new robot vacuums on a regular basis and compare them to the top performers from previous months, with all my evaluations taking place in my own home on various rugs, tile, and hardwood floors. As I test each robot vacuum and tweak its settings for optimal performance , I keep notes on its overall suction power and scrubbing efficacy (if it's a robot vacuum and mop combo ), pet hair pickup, the convenience of its automatic emptying and self-washing mopping pads, accuracy of smart mapping and small obstacle avoidance, and the overall user experience. But the final boss here is cost efficiency - I'll be the first one to point out when a cheap robot vacuum actually works well for the price, or when a high-end robot vacuum is actually worth the splurge or not. Dreame Aqua10 Ultra Roller Best robot vacuum right now The Good & The Bad Market-leading 30,000 Pa suction power Suction boost mode for large particles like kibble and litter Sturdy roller mop rinses itself in real time Cleaning and self-emptying are pretty quiet Can scale thresholds of up to 3.15 inches Livestream pet camera Corner and edge debris pickup is hit or miss Pretty chunky with LiDAR tower raised Roller mop doesn't extend far enough into corners Can't trust it to not eat furry rugs Our review Read my initial review of the Dreame Aqua10 Ultra Roller . Who it's for The Dreame Aqua10 Ultra Roller is the powerhouse robot vacuum to splurge on for heavy-duty upkeep of frequent wet and dry spills. It would flourish in busy households with multiple kids or pets, complex furniture arrangements, or multiple floor types, including steep thresholds in doorways or any shallow sunken rooms separated by a step. It's not necessarily as detail-oriented when edge cleaning as the excellent Roborock Saros 10R, but it is the most likely robot vacuum to come to the rescue for large in-the-moment messes. Why we picked this The Dreame Aqua10 Ultra Roller is the new robot vacuum to beat. Its September 2025 release set the stakes quite high for the new wave of robot vacuums that'll be debuted at CES 2026 in January, and being able to climb stairs thresholds up to 3.15 inches tall is hardly its preeminent edge. The more important number...

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