The best robot vacuums for hardwood floors

Robot vacuums have revolutionized the way we clean our homes. We no longer have to be home in order to clean because robot vacuums run on schedules that you can set for while you're at work, running to the store, or even on vacation.

If you don't have carpet, you might not be as inclined to invest in a robot vacuum cleaner, but these little machines are actually beasts when it comes to hardwood flooring.

Do robot vacuums really work?

If we're being honest, robot vacuums are usually not as efficient as upright vacuum cleaners. Their suction isn't as powerful and you just can't get the same kind of clean that you get from eyeballing your floors and going back over spots you can tell you missed. Read more...

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OUR TOP PICK

iRobot Roomba 675

For the price, the Roomba 675 has impressive features that will leave your floors debris free.

• Cleaning pattern: Random
• Run time: 90 minutes
• WiFi enabled: Yes
• Voice assistant integration: Alexa and Google Assistant

$279.99 from Amazon

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BEST FOR POWERFUL SUCTION

iRobot Roomba i3

A powerful and quiet robot vacuum, the Roomba i3 will do wonders for your hardwood floors.

• Cleaning pattern: Neat rows
• Run time: 75 minutes
• WiFi enabled: Yes
• Voice assistant integration: Alexa and Google Assistant

$399.99 from Amazon

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BEST SELF-EMPTYING ROBOT VACUUM

Shark IQ Robot XL with self-empty base

Forget about vacuuming for up to a month with Shark's self-emptying robot vacuum.

• Cleaning pattern: Neat rows
• Run time: 60 minutes
• WiFi enabled: Yes
• Voice assistant integration: Alexa and Google Assistant

$599.99 from Amazon

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BEST ROBOT VACUUM AND ROBOT MOP COMBO

Shark AI Robot VacMop Pro

Vacuum and mop your hardwood floors at the same time.

• Cleaning pattern: Neat rows
• Run time: 60 minutes
• WiFi enabled: Yes
• Voice assistant integration: Alexa and Google Assistant

$479.99 from Amazon

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BEST FOR CLEANING CORNERS

Neato Botvac D7

With a large brush roll and long battery life, Neato's Botvac D7 is ideal for bigger homes.

• Cleaning pattern: Neat rows
• Run time: 120 minutes
• WiFi enabled: Yes
• Voice assistant integration: Alexa and Google Assistant

$799.99 from Amazon

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BEST BUDGET PICK

Eufy BoostIQ RoboVac 11S

A slim profile and low price tag make the Eufy RoboVac 11S ideal for apartments.

• Cleaning pattern: Random
• Run time: 100 minutes
• WiFi enabled: No
• Voice assistant integration: N/A

$219.99 from Amazon

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BEST FOR HOME MAPPING

iRobot Roomba i7

Set custom cleaning routines with the Roomba i7 and it knows exactly where to go in your home.

• Cleaning pattern: Neat rows
• Run time: 75 minutes
• WiFi enabled: Yes
• Voice assistant integration: Alexa and Google Assistant

$699.99 from Amazon

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