Our Picks: Robot Vacuums

Best Overall: Dreame Bot L20 Ultra — $1,300

The Dreame L20 Ultra sits at the top of this category and earns it. You're getting 25,000Pa of suction — one of the strongest in its class — paired with a 3DAdapt system that genuinely handles obstacles rather than just mapping around them. The all-in-one self-cleaning dock handles dust collection, mop washing, and drying, which means weeks can go by without you touching it. If you have a mix of carpet, hard floors, and pets, this is the one to get. The price is real, but so is the hands-free experience.

Best for the Money: MOVA P10 Pro Ultra — $349

At a third of the price of the L20 Ultra, the MOVA P10 Pro Ultra punches well above its weight — 8.5/10 value-for-money from reviewers who actually used it. You still get the all-in-one docking station with self-emptying and self-cleaning, plus 13,000Pa suction that handles everyday messes without complaint. Reviewers flagged it as excellent value, with pet-monitoring features as a bonus. The main trade-off is memory limitations in very large spaces. For most homes, you won't notice.

Best Budget Pick: Wyze Robot Vacuum — $199

Two hundred dollars gets you LiDAR mapping, app control, scheduling, and a 2-year warranty — features you'd expect to pay twice as much for. The Wyze scored 8/10 overall with reviewers specifically praising its value and ease of setup. It's not going to mop your floors or empty itself, but as a dedicated vacuum for hard floors and low-to-medium pile carpet, it does the job reliably. Best for renters, smaller spaces, or anyone dipping a toe into robot vacuums without betting $1,000 on it.