Im frequently asked for recommendations on what robot vacuum to get.

While Ive gotfavorites,I usually respond with a list of features Id look for.

Each year, robots get so much more advanced that these features change.

dreame X50 Ultra Robot Vacuum and Mop with Auto-Empty and Mop Self-Cleaning, 20,000Pa Suction, Obstacle Avoidance and 360° Navigation, Corner to Edge Deep Cleaning, Detangling Brush

Theres also a belief that one of the features wont be as good as the other.

The mops have become leagues better than they were,too.

One favorite in this regard is theDreame X50.

Eureka J15 Ultra reaching sweep and mop pads

Robots that only vacuum arent even cheaper most of the time.

For every vacuum, theres a vacuum/mop combo in the same price range.

In a big open space, they work well, floating over floor debris and stains and cleaning them.

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Robots like theRoborock Saros 10Rand theEureka J15 Ultrahave very effective extending arms.

However, the dock is an equal partner in how well your vacuum works.

All modern Roborock models have this, as did the Eureka J15.

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But not all vacuums do.

These days I also look for docks with a receptacle for cleaning fluid.

Lastly, I cannot stress enough how important it is to check the water capacity of the dock.

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The rollers are also where hair gets caught, debris gets stuck, and paper clogs the robot.

I saw this design on theSaros 10and theSaros 10R.

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roborock Saros 10R Robot Vacuum and Mop, Powerful Suction, Zero-Tangling, 3.14’’ Ultra Slim, FlexiArm Riser Technology for Carpet & Floor, Corner & Edge Cleaning, Self-Emptying, Hot Air Drying, Black

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Eureka J15 Pro Ultra Robot Vacuum and Mop with Self Emptying Base, 16,200 Pa Suction, Flex-Arm Design Mop, Auto Mop Hot Water Washing & Hot Air Drying, Anti-Tangle, AI Obstacle Avoidance, Black

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Dyson 360 vis nav

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Split roller design on Saros 10

Dreame x50 Lifting chassis