The best robot vacuums in 2025

We rate the Eufy X10 Pro Omni as the best all-rounder for good reason. It pretty much does it all: It vacuums, it mops, it self-empties, it maps a route, and it navigates its way around obstacles with ease. But what else would you expect from one of the best brand names in robot vacuums?  

It’s all controlled by an easy-to-use app, and comes equipped with an all-in-one docking station that cleans the vac, dries its mop pads, and empties its debris.  

The mopping on this model is especially good, using auto-lifting mops which help it get onto medium pile rugs. It’s smart enough to know how much water and elbow-grease to use on any given cleaning job. In fact, it’s very smart, with AI technology for both navigation and cleaning. 

There are common issues with robot vacuums. Reviewers have reported that it can struggle with clambering onto higher pile rugs, or with picking up larger debris. But those are problems you’ll find with lots of models. 

A robot vacuum that rivals a MacBook Pro in price has some serious ground to cover, and the iRobot Roomba s9+ crushes it. New additions like a slower side brush that won't scatter debris make it the best Roomba for edge cleaning, but iRobot's first D-shaped can do much more than suck the dust bunnies out of corners.

It seems like an obvious feature to hone in on — especially when the whole point of a robot vacuum is to, erm, pick up dirt — but reviewers have rated this model’s ability to pick up everything (within reason). That’s bolstered by a four-stage cleaning system, a Smart Scrub mopping feature, and Dirt Detective technology, which seeks our and prioritizes dirtiest rooms. 

In addition to that, it has fast mapping — though it may be sluggish when finding its way for the first time — and an unusually attractive docking station that holds 60 days of debris and does pretty much everything except clean its own mop pads. That bit will be left for you to do, unfortunately. 

Nuisances like noise level or low profile furniture are magnified in cramped spaces. If you need something to suit a tight space, the Eufy Omni C20 might be your best option. It has plenty of spec to shout about and its low profile — just 8.5cm — allows it to sneak under low-sitting furniture.

It sits in the mid-level price range, so it's no surprise that it's packed with tech. You get multi-floor mapping, voice control, scheduled cleaning, no-go zones, and multiple modes — all of which makes a highly customisable clean. It also uses something called BoostIQ, which means it automatically boosts the suction power when it moves from hardwood floors to carpet.

The other great thing about this hybrid model is its mopping performance. It comes with Mop Master technology — a fancy way of saying it gives your floors a vigorous scrub — plus self-cleaning pads and an auto-lift mop that raises the mop pad whenever it detects carpets and keeps them dry.

There’s plenty to like about the eufy X8 Pro, not least of all the price. Sure, a touch under £500 is still a lot of money, but in robot vacuum terms it’s very much the mid-level range. And it's certainly cheaper than some of the other robot vacuum models you’ll find on this roundup.  

And for the price it offers an awful lot, with super suction power, laser assisted navigation, 45 days debris capacity, and an awful lot of positive reviews on Amazon. It also has a tangle-free roller brush with a pro-tangle comb, which picks hair out of your carpets with ease. Great for pet owners. 

It has plenty more features to recommend it, too, including mapping, obstacle avoidance, no-go zones, virtual boundaries, and BoostIQ technology — everything you’d expect from an efficient robo-vac. 

Mopping features on robot vacuums aren't novel anymore, but few robot vacuum/mop hybrids do anything more than push water around. The Roborock Q5 is a true hybrid and a reputable alternative to some of the disappointingly spotty robo-mops out there.

It has a 180ml SnapMop system and the ability to both vacuum and mop simultaneously, picking up fine dirt that it may have missed with regular vacuuming. It also uses PreciSense LiDAR navigation with 3D mapping to find its way around. Everything's controlled via the Roborock app — which you can use to schedule cleaning — though it's also compatible with Alexa, Google Home, and Siri if you prefer voice control.

Fully charged, the Roborock Q5 can squeeze out four hours of work — more than enough time to complete a full dry sweep and a wet scrub or two. It's also good for pet hair thanks to an all-rubber brush that prevents hair tangling — even with long pet hairs. But best of all? It's very affordable.