Roborock has caught up to Roomba on cleaning prowess, and the S8 MaxV Ultra’s dual rubber brushes and 10,000Pa of suction power tackled the pet hair on my fluffy carpet and demolished my oatmeal test.

But its navigation needs a lot of work. If you have a simple floor plan with a lot of carpets, it is worth considering, but the short battery life and lack of an auto-empty dock are major cons. Read more in this hands-on.

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5500Pa Extreme Suction - Keeps the Mess Away. The great suction helps the robot vacuum reach deeper and easily capture dust and dirt from hardwood floors to tiles, and even carpets.

The X40 can also clean its washboard, something the Roborock can’t. That area can get quite grungy, so it needs a cleaning every few weeks. The X40 has AI-powered smart dirt detection that uses its cameras to identify spills like milk or particularly dirty areas.

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For combo units, using dedicated cleaning solutions in mopping tanks (when recommended by the manufacturer) can improve hard floor cleanliness and lifespan. Monitor your robot vacuum’s software updates to keep it operating with the latest improvements in navigation and cleaning efficiency.

For certain people and households, very much so. I only used manual vacuums before I started testing robot vacuums for TechRadar, and now I wouldn't be without one. They have revolutionized my cleaning – I live alone, so I'm not dealing with loads of dirt and dust buildup, but I send the robot out once or twice a week and it just takes care of the vacuuming for me.

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But with so many models on the market, which one should you choose? Check out our list of the 10 best automatic vacuum cleaners to find out!

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.

Robot vacuums with HEPA or advanced filtration help reduce dust and allergens, important for allergy-prone homes. Many models also detect stairs and obstacles, minimizing the risk of falls or collisions.

The system is specifically engineered for pet households, reducing manual efforts spent on clearing hair from brushes and rollers.