We also found this robot vacuum would dock regularly for mop cleaning, which isn't necessarily an issue, but does extend overall cleaning times. It will automatically empty and refill its onboard water tank, and it can clean its own mop pads too.

Oscillating, spinning, or vibrating mop pads clean better than bots that just drag a wet rag around, but the new self-cleaning roller mops that are beginning to appear are even more effective. Automóvel-carpet sensing is also important since it prevents the robot from accidentally mopping your rug.

The Eufy uses a single rubber / bristle roller brush that isn’t as good as top-of-the-line Roombas and Roborocks.

Overall, it’s a good-looking robot that vacuums really well and is smart enough to get the job done with limited intervention.

It also has top-notch AI-powered obstacle detection that is able to tell the difference between pet poop and a pile of popcorn (and vacuum up one while avoiding the other).

Replacement Parts: Verify availability and cost for replacement filters, brushes, and batteries—especially if your robot will be used daily or in high-traffic homes.

Choosing the best automatic vacuum cleaner can make your life easier. These devices offer convenience and efficiency. They clean your home while you relax. With many options available, finding the right one is important. Consider features like battery life, suction power, and smart connectivity. Think about the size of your home and types of flooring.

Onboard dustbins tend to be small, so if you're dealing with lots of dust or hair then I'd recommend prioritizing a self-empty dock. However, be aware that the more functions you add, the bigger the dock will be – the ones with water tanks can be pretty massive.

At Consumer Reports, we’ve done the testing for you. In our labs we evaluate each vacuum on how well it picks up debris from carpets and bare floors, and how well it captures pet hair. Depending on the vacuum type, we also assess how easy it is to use, how noisy it is, how strong the suction is, and how clean its emissions are, among several other criteria. If you’re not sure which type of vacuum to get, know that canister and upright models are the best picker-uppers for everything from embedded dirt to piles of pet hair.

Priced at more than $1,000, the Miele Complete C3 Marin is the most expensive canister vacuum in our ratings, but its high price can be justified by its exemplary cleaning performance. It’s a champ at handling bare floors and embedded pet hair, and it excels at capturing dust particles. Strong airflow makes its attachments especially effective.

Premium, but decent value given the features and performance. Worth the investment for pet owners Top 3 Automatic Vacuum Cleaners who want something for regular use.

While Roombas may have fallen behind the competition in terms of features and innovation, there’s one area in which they reign supreme, and that’s cleaning prowess. Their dual rubber roller brushes rotate in opposite directions to effectively dig up dirt from carpets, and they are by far the best at tackling pet hair on all surfaces.

There are some downsides, though. The suction power is low for the price bracket – in fact, generally, you're paying a premium for the small size here.

Another nice-to-have feature, AI-powered obstacle detection helps your robot “intelligently” detect and avoid clutter (and a potential poop apocalypse if it encounters pet waste). These models use cameras (worth noting) to see objects in their path and onboard processors to “decide” how to approach them based on what they see.