The 9 Best Robotic Vacuums For Hardwood Floors

• Also available on iRobot, $275

The iRobot Roomba 694 robot vacuum is the best all-around option for most homes. It features a three-stage cleaning system to thoroughly loosen, lift, and remove dirt or pet hair from your floor. With Wi-Fi connectivity, you can schedule cleanings via the iRobot app or use voice command via Amazon Alexa or Google Assistant to start or stop the unit. Its powerful filters also gets dust and allergens as small as 10 microns.

According to a reviewer: “I have a 2 story home with all hardwood floors [....] Paired with Google home devices Roomba is awesome! It cleans up all the crumbs dust, etc very well and cleans for almost 2 hours before needing a charge. Doesn't take the place of a big vacuum & mop but definitely has kept my cleaning down to a much easier chore.”

• Also available on Eufy, $200

Designed to be thin enough to fit under most furniture at under 3 inches, the eufy by Anker RoboVac is a popular model at a solid price. It works for up to 100 minutes on a single charge, and features impressive suction power. It comes with an easy-to-use remote and sensors so it avoids steps and other obstacles on the floor. It even automatically recharges and features a three-step filter. At 55 decibels, it’s as loud as background music or an average conversation. With a 4.5-star overall rating after more than 45,000 reviewers have weighed in, it’s a super popular pick.

According to a reviewer: “We have hardwood throughout our open-concept downstairs and use the RoboVac 11S to keep things generally tidy. It keeps up with the front hall, living room, kitchen, dining room, litter box room, and half batch great. [...] We've had ours for a year, it runs almost every day, and it's still doing great. I picked this thing because all of the review sites labeled eufy as a great budget option in the RoboVac space. It's still true, eufy is budget, but the devices they build are anything but cheap.”

• Also available on Bissell, $400

This impressive Bissell device mops and vacuums in the same unit, making it a great option if you only have hard floors — though it also has carpet and rug sensors so it can avoid those. There are two tanks to keep things tidy, and it works for a long 130 minutes on a charge. An app allows you to easily control it from anywhere, and it can sense stairs and obstacles as well. It even comes with a mini bottle of wood floor cleaner to get you started.

According to a reviewer: “I love this thing! I have a mini-golden doodle and she sheds very lightly. I also have a lot of light in my house so you can see everything on my hardwood floors. [...] I set a timer for this thing to vacuum at 2:00 and it vacuumed my hardwood and bedrooms and did a great job picking up dust bunnies and dirt! I just tried out the mop feature and it does so well, plus doesn’t mop my rug in my living room! Absolutely would recommend to anyone wanting to keep their floors tidy!”

• Also available on Walmart, $85

If you don’t want to spend a lot of money for a quality clean, this Pure Clean robot vacuum cleaner has all the basics covered according to the more than 600 five-star ratings (and nearly 900 overall positive reviews). For less than $100, you get many of the same features as more expensive hardwood floor vacuums like an allergen filter. Plus with its design helps avoid hair tangles. There’s also built-in anti-fall sensors to prevent it from attempting to vacuum the down the stairs and getting damaged. It works well on hardwood floors, tile, linoleum and even hard carpets. With its low profile, it can also easily clean under sofas, too. However, there's no Wi-Fi connectivity, so you'll have to start or stop the robot manually.

According to a reviewer: “With such an incredibly cheap price, I didn't expect much. [...] I have been SUPER impressed with this thing!! It has helped TREMENDOUSLY!! I haven't gotten my upright out since I [bought] this. I run the robot once or twice a day and my floors have never been cleaner.”

For those who want the cheapest robot vacuum that gets the job done and don’t want a lot of bells and whistles, it’s hard to beat the SYSPERL V10. The remote control is easy to use and intuitive, while the battery lasts 120 minutes. It even self-charges and can sense ledges. At 3.3 inches, it’s a little thicker than some of the other units, but the suction power is enough for most small messes and pet hair. While the manufacturer describes it as suitable for low-pile carpet, some reviewers have reported that it works best on hard surfaces.

According to a reviewer: “I loveeeee this robot vacuum! It’s so thorough, functions so well, cleans up all the dirt on my floor, sucks up all the cat and dog hair. It’s truly amazing and at such a good price!! And I love how it will put itself to bed when it’s out of battery.”

• Also available at Walmart, $250

If you have a pet that constantly sheds and don’t need smart technology, the three-stage Roomba 614 is a little more than $200 but still features powerful suction. It’s designed to detect dirt and after 90 minutes of cleaning, it heads back to the dock to recharge. It’s clever sweeper gets into the corners and edges, and it works on hardwood floors as well as any low-pile rugs and carpets you have.

According to a reviewer: “This purchase has been great for pet hair! We run it once a day and that seems to keep the tumbleweeds at bay. Easy instructions, easy to use, and I’m not sure why I waited so long to get this product. You still need to use a regular vacuum to get a deeper clean, but the Roomba has been worth it for this busy mom.”

• Also available on Best Buy, $500

If you’d like to save a few hundred dollars and don’t need a 60-day capacity, consider this Shark IQ self-emptying robot. With more than 15,000 perfect five-star reviews, it’s a popular pick with a 30-day self-emptying capacity. Operate it with the app, or link it to Amazon Alexa or Google Assistant. It automatically recharges at its dock and can smart map — all for less than $500.

According to a reviewer: “As a pet owner, I really like the self empty base and brush roll design of this Shark IQ robot. I have a golden retriever who sheds a lot. With this Shark robot, the dust from the robot is automatically sucked to the dust bin. The dust bin is much bigger than the one from Irobot so there is no need to empty it every time.”

• Also available on iRobot, $200

If your family is prone to spills and other messes on its hardwood, tile, and stone floors, a mop robot like the iRobot Braava Jet 240 is ideal. This mopping robot uses a precision jet spray and vibrating cleaning head to scrub stains and remove spills quickly. The power is in the adjustable pads. Just choose the pad type for wet or damp mopping, or dry sweeping modes and attach. When you press clean, it'll automatically detect the cleaning mode. There's also a convenient eject button so you can toss the used pad in the trash without touching it.

And for a clean, fresh scent, you can add cleaning solution as well. With its unique design, it can get into corners and around difficult-to-reach places making it a great choice for cleaning kitchens and bathroom floors. However, there is no Wi-Fi, remote start and stop with this.

According to a reviewer: “I run this bot every 2-3 days to damp mop my hardwood floors and wet mop my tile. It won’t replace the weekly heavy-duty mopping around here, but it greatly reduces the amount of dust and grime that accumulates daily. We live on a farm on a dirt road with three dogs in the house.”

• Also available on Best Buy, $800

If you have a large space, a lot of messes, or just don’t want to clean the robot vacuum all the time, the iRobot Roomba i7+ is worth the investment. The dock lets the unit empty itself for up to an impressive 60 days and the dirt bags are super easy to dispose of. If you have carpets and rugs as well as hardwood floors, it will work just as well thanks to the powerful suction. It works with Alexa and Google Assistant, or you can just use the app to set off-limit areas, schedules, and more.

According to a reviewer: “This is a superior device. Although costly, the automatic dirt disposal is terrific and worth the price difference. [...] The real game changer is the mapping feature that allows you to assign virtual keep out zone. My other Roomba's will get stuck under my couch since I have the couch partially on carpet and partially on hardwood. With the i7+, I can identify where the other roomba's get stuck and mark a keep out zone. My i7+ never gets stuck.”