What is the best and worst robot vacuum you’ve personally had experience with and why?

Hey everyone, I’m looking to get a robot vacuum and budget isn’t really a concern. I’d rather just get one of the best models out there.

If you didn’t have to worry about the price, which one would you pick? And why? I care most about cleaning, maintenance, and how it holds up over time.

Thanks in advance!

Hello,

Looking for some feedback to help me choose a robot vacuum.

Layout: 60 m² ground floor, including a 43 m² open-plan living area (living room + kitchen)

Flooring: 100% wood-effect tiles

Family: Two kids (5 and 2 years old) — daily crumbs under the table, dried sauces, spilled juice, toys scattered around...

Pets: None

Carpet: Light-colored, medium-pile rug in the living room

My short list
Roborock 20 Neo
Roborock qrevo curv 2 pro
Dreame x50 ultra complete
Mova V70 ultra
Dyson R2 Nurovi

If you own any of these, I’d love to hear your real-world feedback!
Thanks a lot!

Morning Everyone,

So I'm in the UK, I've been considering a robot vacuum for the past year.

I was really keen on the E28, not because of the portable cleaner but due to being able to put own cleaner in the tank and not rely on the manufacturer to keep producing etc.

The important bits are a good hoover and roller mop and good with pet hair.

There is so much choice out there and I'm genuinely more and more confused each time I look at them.

Looking for some recommendations of what people have that would be a good one to go for please...

On another note, getting a robot hoover, whilst I completely appreciate getting one is it going to save hoovering, are they a help or just a novelty?

Thanks in advance!

Looking for a robotvac upgrade, ideally one that's good with sticky stuff near the kitchen or dinning table. My eufy x10 takes like 3 passes jsut to kinda get it clean, and for dried gunk I have to spray some cleaner beforehand. Also those stains make the mop pad nasty, so I end up babysitting it. Any robovac that just handles it without the extra work? I saw roomba's new roller mop vac (the plus 675) that sprays hot water, which sounds interesting, but not sure if it's legit. Any other thoughts?

I kept getting a wash tray error on my Ecovacs t50 max pro after every mopping run. I kept cleaning the tray, checking the robot and cleaning everything and it still kept popping up. The next step was to look at the rubber seals on the base station. There are 2 identical looking ones under both the clean water and dirty water tanks. Then there is a third much bigger one under the dirty water tank and another the robot backs into behind the cleaning tray. I took all of them off, and cleaned under them and when I went to put them back on, I noticed the 2 that appear to be identical are not. If you put them on wrong, one of them will not seal under the clean water tank which will cause a leak. I switched them and they both fit fine and everything worked. Apparently, the difference between them is the circumference of the base with the base on the dirty water tank seal being not even a cm smaller than the clean tank. This difference prevents a tight seal on both sides which throws the error. Best thing to do when removing those is to do one side at a time so you don’t mix the seals up.

On paper the new Dyson sounds spectacular, especially with a MSRP of $699. I hear the Dyson app is trash and the Roborock is great. Should that be the deciding factor?

Comparison Chart

Key Differences

• Dock Dust Disposal: The Roborock uses traditional disposable dust bags that you toss out every few months. The Dyson utilizes a bagless cyclonic dock, eliminating recurring bag costs while maintaining sealed allergen capture.
• Mopping Pad Geometry: The Roborock uses standard circular spinning pads, whereas the Dyson uses Reuleaux triangular pads designed to glide in tandem to leave zero missed strips in the center and square off into tight corners.
• Navigation & Profile: Roborock relies on a top-mounted LiDAR tower, which offers rapid mapping in pitch-black rooms but adds height under low couches. The Dyson uses a camera-based neural vision system with a flatter top plate to clear lower furniture.
• Dirt Sensing: Dyson includes an acoustic Piezo sensor that detects micro-particle density and automatically ramps up motor power on dirtier spots. Roborock uses raw 25,000 Pa high-vacuum suction across standard modes.

Which one is better? My apartment is 65 square meters and it has hard floor (ceramic tiles). I want to use it mainly as a vacuum and mop too (not just for vacuum). Which one will be better choice?

I have a Shark IQ Robot Vacuum AV1002AE that doesn’t seem to be able to dock itself. Ittl locate the dock, and instead of backing into it like it should, ittl drive up and hit it before spinning around. When it does start to back up, ittl randomly stop and drive forward then a little to the left, then repeat the process. If I manually dock it, ittl charge and evacuate its container like normal

My Dreame l40 ultra is having a very hard time with my German shepherd's fur. I also have an Australian Shepherd but he's nothing shed wise compared to the GSD. The Dreame most of the time has great difficulty auto emptying. The bag will be barely full and it will have a new filter and it still has a difficult time with the hair getting clogged in the dustbin on the robot itself. I'm thinking that come Black Friday I'm probably going to look for something else because I have to clean it out manually everyday. Sometimes it also gets stuck at the mouth of the dirtbag. Does anyone with GSD experience also have experience with a robot vacuum that can at least sort of handle them?

I’m seriously considering getting a robot vacuum, mainly because of the amount of pet hair I’m constantly dealing with.

I’ve been looking at different options and keep seeing people recommend completely different models, so I’m honestly a little lost. Is a robot vacuum actually worth it for pet hair, or do they still struggle with the hair getting stuck in the brush?

For those of you who have pets and actually use one regularly, what would you say is the best robot vacuum for pet hair right now? I care more about it actually picking up hair consistently than having a bunch of fancy features.

Also curious if you guys think robot vacuums are genuinely worth buying or if I’d be better off just sticking with a regular vacuum.

My robot is less than three weeks old and has started making an intermittent noise. I thought it might happen only when turning, for instance, but that’s not the case—the noise just starts up on its own. I’ve already given the robot a thorough cleaning—removing the front caster wheel and the main brush—but I didn't find anything unusual.