Best Robot Vacuum Cleaner UK

If you don't want to get your hands dirty then robot vacuum cleaners are a great choice. They can save time and effort when compared to manual cleaning and are perfect for single-storey homes or flats.

Smart features are a bonus. They include mapping technology that will remember your home's layout, and avoidance of rugs and furniture, and avoiding those nipples underneath furniture that larger robots struggle with.

iRobot Roomba J7+

The iRobot Roomba J7+ is an upgrade on the previous model of the company and includes a new feature to make it more effective in avoiding pet waste. It uses smart mapping and navigation to create maps of floors and rooms and works hard to avoid obstacles like furniture, charging cords and shoes. It also can detect dirt and prioritize cleaning areas that are heavily dirty. This is a major improvement over older models that often ignore dirtiest spots or only clean them for a short time.

The robot autonomous vacuum comes with a brand new self-emptying base station that will collect dust into its own 2.4L dirt disposal bag. The company claims that it can hold up to 60 days worth of debris, meaning you only need to empty and replace the sack once every three months. The base station also includes an extra bag that can be used to replace the bag in a snap.

The Roomba is easy to set-up and use. It is compatible with Alexa and Google Assistant, and can be controlled through the iRobot Genius App. With the app, you can select to start and end cleaning, set the duration it should spend on each job and then create a timetable.

During our tests in our lab, the iRobot Roomba J7+ was able to clean areas rug and hardwood floors without any problems in the kitchen, foyer, and family room. It was quiet and listened to us as it did its job. The decibel meter registered only 64 decibels in the process. It took about 90 minutes to complete a single cleaning and its battery needed an hour and 58 minutes to recharge following the cleaning. You can also expand your iRobot ecosystem by using the Combo J7, which allows you to connect it with the iRobot mop m6 to have one run while the other moves around the room.

Dyson 360 Viz Nav

The Dyson 360 Viz Nav is the best robot vacuum cleaner for anyone who lives in a multi-floor house. This model can create maps of multiple floors and store them in the app, making it simple to switch between spaces without having to repeat the setup procedure. The robot hoover can also be controlled by voice, with support for Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant.

Dyson has adopted a different method of obstacle detection than most other robots, employing a combination of sensors and cameras. A panoramic camera on the top of the robot together with 26 sensors externally can help create an image of the area as it moves. This aids to avoid obstacles and furniture.

In our tests during our tests, the Dyson 360 Vis Nav was capable of reaching right up to the edges and baseboards, and could also be easily guided around furniture pieces with extremely tight corners. The suction of the robot was powerful, and it was able to take every speck of dust, strand of hair and dried-out bit of Playdoh we tossed at it. The vacuum also pulled the bin out effortlessly and quickly, reducing cleanup time by half.

The Dyson 360 Viz Nav did not perform as well as other robots we evaluated in our obstacle avoidance tests. It had a hard time with a temporary drying rack that it repeatedly tried to scoot under, eventually getting stuck and disrupting the cleaning process. It also had difficulty getting around some taller furniture pieces like the chair or coffee table. The Dyson 360 Vis Nav is also not able to climb stairs, which will be a problem for many people living in multi-story homes.

Roborock

Roborock robot vacuums come with top-of-the-line features that help them stand out from the rest. Dual mops are included that spin and lift stains while pressing down. They also lift automatically when vacuuming carpets to prevent streaks of dirt from forming and re-clogging vacuums. They have suction that is up to 5,500 Pa, which is superior in the removal of dirt and dust. In addition they also have an intelligent water flow control to ensure the proper amount of moisture for each flooring type.

Roborock's ability to map out your entire home with laser technology is among its most impressive capabilities. The LiDAR system of a Roborock robot vacuum cleaner arm rotates continuously emitting lasers, and measuring how long it takes to bounce off the surrounding objects. This data is used to create a real-time map of your home allowing the robot to navigate precisely and avoid obstacles.

Depending on which model you choose, you can customize the map to include furniture placements, no-go zones and room-specific cleansing. You can also choose the cleaning routine to include mop only, mop on its own, or vacuum+mop. You can schedule regular cleanings using an app-based cleaning system that lets you set it and forget.

Roborock offers a range of options, from the budget-friendly S6MaxV up to the premium S7 MaxV. All models have advanced mapping as well as a battery that lasts for a long time and a large dustbin. They also have a dock that offers many functions, including charging and hot water tank refilling. Lastly, they are covered by a two-year guarantee in the UK.

Beko RCV 5

The Beko RCV 5 may be a relative newcomer in the robotic vacuum and mopping market however its sleek design and reasonable price have already made it a cult. It has a few features that make it stand out from other robotic vacuums, including self-emptying functionality. It's easy to set-up and use using an easy-to-use application that lets you to alter the settings.

The navigation system in this model uses sensors and a combination of mapping to navigate through your home. It does a great deal of staying clear of obstacles. The app allows you to adjust the cleaning path, to allow certain areas to be cleaned more frequently. The app is a bit confusing at first, however once you get grasp of it, you'll be able to plan your cleaning schedule and control the power of your robot with ease.

The RCV 5 has some flaws despite its impressive list of features. First of all, it has an extremely small water tank that only holds up to 240 milliliters of water at one time. This is enough for a basic wipe-clean but not the best option for staining that is difficult to remove. Furthermore the wiping plate isn't very sophisticated and doesn't feature the ability to rotate or vibrate.

The battery's life isn't as long as one would expect from a robot of this price range. The RCV 5's battery only lasts for about a third of a cleaning cycle. This isn't a dealbreaker however it is something to be considered when shopping for a new robotic vacuum cleaner.

Karcher RCV 5

The German manufacturer Karcher is most well-known for its pressure washers, but it has entered the robotic vacuum market with a model that both vacuums and mops. The RCV 5 has a range of impressive features including a superior obstacle detection with a dual-laser system, and mapping that is be monitored in real-time via the smart app.

It can also detect carpeted surfaces and automatically activate the wet mopping function. There's also a handy spot cleaning function that intensely cleans a small area of about 3 feet and can be programmed to repeat every week. The RCV 5 comes with a respectable suction power of 2,500 pascals and a good sweeping capacity for both hard and soft flooring. It can also be able to get into tight nooks and under furniture that often halt bigger robot cleaners.

As with many modern robots the RCV 5 has a smartphone-powered app called Karcher Home Robots that can be used to start cleaning robot mop and vacuum processes and to create and manage maps of the home. The RCV 5 can also create virtual walls and zones where it isn't able to drive.

One drawback to the RCV 5 is that its dust bin can only hold about a litre and will need regular emptying, unlike some models that have integrated disposal technologies integrated into their docking stations. It's also heavier than a few of its competitors which makes it less mobile and requiring more space in the charging station. Nonetheless, testers found the RCV 5 to be very easy to use and rated its app control high. It performed well in our tests, however some testers had trouble getting its voice technology to function effectively.