❌ You're on a budget: There are plenty of cheaper bots that'll do a good enough job for many people's needs.

Or if you're hunting for something even cheaper (in the US or UK), check out our Eufy RoboVac 11S review a straightforward robovac that punches above its price tag.

❌ You're short on space: The dock is pretty massive, and the styling won't be to everyone's taste.

However, it won't be perfect for everyone, so read on for a range of options for different needs and budgets. And if you want to supplement your robovac with a manual model for stairs and deep cleans, head to TechRadar's best cordless vacuum cleaner guide.

Combined with its ability to swing slightly to get closer to baseboards, the Narwal does a very good job on hard floors. Its dual four-liter water tanks will keep you going longer than most other mopping bots as well, the majority of which feature smaller tanks.

We look at whether there's any remnants left after a single pass from the robot vacuum, and if it catches them on a second run. We repeat these tests for both hard floor and carpet.

It’s engineered for low noise, helping create a peaceful home atmosphere even during daily cleaning. The self-charging capability ensures the vacuum always returns to its dock after finishing a cleaning session or when the battery runs low.

Previously in this slot we had the Ecovacs Deebot T20 Omni, which offers hot water mopping that's great at tackling greasy spillages. There are some compromises you'll need to make with this model, but it's often on sale and significantly cheaper than this Eureka model.

There are a few reasons why Roomba is a household name, and the Combo 10 Max is one of them. We're big fans of the features it brings to the table—or the floor, if we're being technical—and of its cleaning prowess. When a machine offers vacuuming and mopping, our expectations are doubly high. When it comes to vacuuming, details on the Roomba Combo 10 Max like the edge sweeper brush ensured that Top 3 Automatic Vacuum Cleaners dog hair was successfully suctioned right up, and it performed equally well on both rugs and hard floors.

An edge-hugging mode makes the robot swing its behind into the baseboards to help mop edges. With its square-ish shape, it got into corners better than most of the round bots. But its 12mm mop pad lift over carpet wasn’t effective, resulting in its pads getting hung up in a few places.

Premium, but decent value given the features and performance. Worth the investment for pet owners who want something for regular use.

Users benefit from the vacuum’s smart detection, mode switching, and maintenance-free operation. If you desire the dual action of vacuuming and mopping, the Tipdiy G90 can help achieve spotless floors and fresher air, whether you’re cleaning hard surfaces or maintaining minimal carpeting.

Its 5,200Pa suction power is impressive on a bot at this price, and ably sucked up Cheerios and dry oatmeal on hard flooring. It left some of the finer dust and debris, as its single bristle / rubber brush isn’t super effective.

❌ You're on a budget: The Deebot T30S Combo is one of the more expensive robot vacuums in my guide, and if you're willing to make a few compromises on performance or features then there are plenty more affordable alternatives.