Best Robot Vacuum Cleaner UK

If you don't wish to get your hands dirty, then robot vacuum cleaners are ideal. They save time and effort in comparison to manual cleaning and are perfect for single-storey homes or flats.

Smart features are a nice bonus. This includes mapping technology that remembers the arrangement of your home and avoids furniture or rug, and Robot mop navigating those nipples underneath low furniture that larger robots have to struggle to reach.

iRobot Roomba J7+

The iRobot Roomba J7+ is an upgrade over the company's previous model and incorporates new technology to make it more effective in avoiding pet waste. It uses intelligent navigation and mapping to create maps of floors and rooms and tries to avoid obstacles such as charging cords, furniture and shoes. It can also detect dirt and prioritize areas of cleaning that are particularly filthy. This is a major improvement over earlier models that sometimes ignore the dirtiest spots or only clean them for a brief time.

The robot vacuum is fitted with a self-emptying bin that can put dustbin debris into its own 2.4L dirt bag. IRobot claims that this bag can hold up to 60 days of debris and means 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 via the iRobot Genius App. Using the app, you can decide to start or end cleaning, set the duration it should spend on each job and create a schedule.

In our tests, the iRobot Roomba J7+ cleaned the floors of area rug and hardwood in the foyer, family room and kitchen without a problem. It listened to our commands and performed its work in a quiet manner, registering only 64db on the decibel meter when it was in the operation. It took it 90 minutes to sweep a single room, and the battery needed to be recharged following the cleaning for a total of an hour and 58 minute. You can also extend your iRobot ecosystem by using the Combo j7, which allows you to pair it with the iRobot mop m6 to have one mop while the other moves around the room.

Dyson 360 Viz Nav

The Dyson 360 Viz Nav robot vacuum cleaner is a great option for anyone who lives in a multi-floored home. This model can create maps of different floors and store them in the app, making it easy to switch between spaces without repeating the setup process. The robot can also be controlled with voice, with support for Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant.

Dyson has developed a unique approach to obstacle detection than most other robot vacs, using sensors and cameras. A panoramic camera mounted on the top of the robot vacuum best together with 26 sensors that are external, helps create an outline of the robot vacuums with mop's movements. This, in turn, helps to avoid obstacles and furniture.

In our tests, the Dyson 360 Vis Nav was capable of reaching up to the edges and baseboards, and also be easily navigated through furniture pieces with extremely tight corners. The robot's suction was strong and was able to capture every speck of dust, strand of hair and dried-out piece of Playdoh that we threw at it. The vacuum was able to empty the bin quickly and easily and cut down the cleaning time by half.

However the Dyson 360 Viz Nav didn't perform as well as other robots in our obstacle-avoidance test. It had a difficult time avoiding the drying rack that was temporarily in place that it was unable to maneuver under. It eventually became stuck and stopped the cleaning process. It also had difficulty navigating some taller pieces of furniture, like the coffee table or a chair. The Dyson 360 Vis Nav also isn't able to climb stairs which is a concern for a lot of people who live in multi-story homes.

Roborock

Roborock robot Mop vacuum cleaners offer the highest quality cleaning features and are an upgrade from the other. Two mops are provided that spin and lift dirt while pressing down. They also automatically lift carpets when vacuuming to avoid leaving dirty streaks and re-clogging the vacuum with dirt. They have a suction of up to 5,500 Pa which is the best for dirt and dust removal. They also have intelligent water flow controls to make sure the proper amount of moisture is applied to each floor type.

Roborock's ability to map your entire home with laser technology is among its most impressive features. The LiDAR system in a Roborock robot constantly rotates emitting laser beams and measuring the time they take to bounce back off surrounding objects. This data is then used to build a real-time map of your home layout which allows it to navigate precisely and avoid obstacles.

Depending on which model you select depending on the model you select, you can modify the map to include furniture placements, no-go zones and a specific room's cleaning. You can also select a cleaning schedule for vacuum only, mop by itself or vacuum and mop. You can schedule regular cleanings with an app-based system for cleaning that lets you set it and forget it.

Roborock provides a range of options, from the budget-friendly S6 MaxV to the premium S7 MaxV. They all come with advanced mapping capabilities, high-performance battery life, and a huge capacity dustbin. They also come with a dock that offers a variety of features, including charging and refilling hot water tanks. They also have a two-year warranty in the UK.

Beko RCV 5

The Beko RCV 5 is a relative newcomer to the robotic vacuum and mopping scene and is already making waves with its sleek design and decent cost. The robot has a few features that set it apart from other robotic vacuums, including self-emptying functionality. It's also a breeze to set up and use, with an easy-to-use app that lets you modify the settings to your liking.

The navigation system of this model makes use of a combination of sensors and mapping technology to navigate your home and does an excellent job of avoiding obstacles. The app allows you to adjust the cleaning path, to allow certain areas to be cleaned more frequently. The app is a bit difficult to use at first however once you get hang of it, you'll be able to organize cleaning schedules and control your robot's power levels with ease.

The RCV 5 has some flaws despite its impressive list. It has a relatively small water tank that holds up to 240 ml of water at each time. This is sufficient for a basic wipe-clean but not the best option for staining that is difficult to remove. The plate is also not equipped with a rotation or vibration function.

The battery's life isn't as long as one would expect for a machine at this price. In reality, the RCV 5 only lasts for about a third of a cleaning cycle before needing a recharge. This isn't necessarily a deal-breaker however it is something you should keep in mind when shopping for the latest robotic vacuum cleaner.

Karcher RCV 5

The German manufacturer Karcher is best known for its pressure washers. However, it's now entering the robotic vacuum market with a model that vacuums and mop. The RCV 5 has a range of amazing features including a superior obstacle detection using a dual-laser system and mapping that can be monitored in real-time via the smart app.

It can also detect carpeted surfaces and automatically activate the wet mopping feature. The spot cleaning feature is also very useful. It can be programmed to repeat weekly. The RCV 5 has a reasonable suction capacity of 2,500 psi and has a great sweeping ability for both hard and soft floors and can be able to get into tight nooks and under low furniture that often halt bigger robot cleaners.

Like a lot of modern robots, the RCV 5 has a smartphone-powered application called Karcher Home Robots that can be used to start cleaning and manage home maps. It's also possible to set up virtual walls and zones which the RCV 5 isn't able to drive, and a host of other options for controlling.

The RCV 5 has a downside in that its dust container is only a litre and it will have to be cleaned regularly. This is in contrast to other models that have integrated disposal technology into their docking station. It's also heavier than a few of its competitors which makes it less mobile, and thus requiring more space in the charging station. The RCV 5 was highly rated by the testers for its user-friendliness and app control. It was a great performer in our tests, although some users struggled to get the voice technology to function properly and found its docking station fiddly to put in a flat position.