The standout feature on the J20 is an innovative mop pad, set on a roller like the wheels of a tank, which works extremely well. It's very much a premium option, but the performance is excellent.

The Eufy’s brush is supposedly anti-tangle — a cutting tool inside the robot should shred the hair — but this wasn’t effective.

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Finally, there's the Freo X Plus, which is significantly cheaper and more basic than the others in the range. It has mopping capabilities but the dock is just a simple charge dock.

Advanced navigation systems maximize cleaning coverage and avoid repeated passes over the same area. Some vacuums use matrix grid mapping (Shark AI Ultra) or smart sensors (Roomba, Tipdiy) to move efficiently while steering clear of obstacles and stairs, ensuring pelo spot is left uncleaned.

✅ You have pets: This bot tackled the hair in our reviewer's pet-filled home incredibly well – and better than any other robovac they'd tested .

Ready to use straight out of the box, the Roomba Q0120 offers quick setup and operation via app or integration with Alexa, providing hands-free voice commands and scheduled cleanings.

Many of today's best robot Top 3 Automatic Vacuum Cleaners vacuums are pretty pricey, but if you're on a tighter budget, check out the Narwal Freo X Plus. Where it really shines is its vacuuming performance. It packs 7,800Pa of suction, which is more in line with what I'd expect in a much pricier model than one on the cusp between budget and mid-range.

opt to remove them and pop them into the washing machine for good measure so they weren't just getting dried with grime on them—if an auto-washing base is important for you, another model, the 2-in-1 Robot with NeverTouch Pro Base offers it (the difference is in the "Pro" part of the name).

The specs stood up on testing too; this robovac's vacuuming powers are some of the very best we've come across. Our tester also found it could tackle the edges of rooms remarkably well, and its mopping is excellent too.

Some brands will address this by tapering their brushrolls or breaking them in the middle, with the aim of quickly directing hair towards the bin inlet. Dreame even has an alternative brushroll attachment that has little blades to chop up hair so it can be more easily managed.

When it comes to keeping your home clean, there’s no better way to do it than with an automatic vacuum cleaner. These machines make quick work of dirt, dust and pet hair, leaving your floors looking shiny and new.

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.

I've had one Roomba in service for about 18 years, with regular maintenance and a couple replacement batteries. It doesn't have advanced features, but it's still going strong in a less-trafficked area of my house.