Best Robot Vacuum Cleaners UK (2026)
Robot vacuums now range from simple budget models to fully automated machines that empty, wash and refill themselves. This guide draws on Expert Reviews, which tests every robot on the same 58m² floorplan with rice, flour and pet hair spills, and on Mumsnet, whose editors and home testers have tried more than 20 models in real family homes, so you can decide which features are worth paying for in your home.
We have not hands-on tested these products. Our picks are based on published independent tests and reviews, listed at the bottom of this page. How we pick.
Our top pick
Eufy Omni E25
Best overall
Expert Reviews rates this the best robot vacuum it has tested. It cleaned 90% of flour, rice and dog hair on carpet and hard floor in its tests, mops hard floors well and empties, cleans and charges itself after every run.
- Cleans carpets and hard floors thoroughly
- Speedy cleaning and self-emptying
- Good value, great app
Quick comparison
| Product | Best for | Key spec | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eufy Omni E25 | Best overall | LiDAR and camera, mops, self-emptying dock | Check price |
| Eufy E20 | Best value / 2-in-1 | Converts to stick vacuum | Check price |
| Eufy Omni S2 | Best premium | Roller mop, 2.5L dust bag dock | Check price |
| Roborock Saros 20 Neo | Best for object detection | Retractable LiDAR, AI object detection | Check price |
| Eufy X10 Pro Omni | Best for pet owners | 8,000 Pa, self-cleaning mop | Check price |
| Eufy Omni C28 | Best for mopping | 15,000 Pa, self-cleaning roller mop | Check price |
| Dyson Spot+Scrub AI | Best high-end vacuum and mop | 18,000 Pa, heated-water roller mop | Check price |
| Ultenic T20 Pro | Best mid-price value | 8,000 Pa, LiDAR mapping, self-emptying | Check price |
| Dyson 360 Vis Nav | Best vacuum-only | Full-width brush bar, 65 min battery | Check price |
| Lefant M210P | Best budget | 2,200 Pa, 120 min runtime | Check price |
| SwitchBot K11+ | Best for small spaces | 6,000 Pa, compact, self-emptying bin | Check price |
Our picks in detail
Best overall
Eufy Omni E25
Expert Reviews rates this the best robot vacuum it has tested. It cleaned 90% of flour, rice and dog hair on carpet and hard floor in its tests, mops hard floors well and empties, cleans and charges itself after every run.
- Mopping
- Yes
- Dock
- Self-emptying and self-cleaning
- Battery
- 216 min vacuum only, 125 min vacuum and mop
- Navigation
- LiDAR and camera
- Bin
- 3L (base station)
Pros
- Cleans carpets and hard floors thoroughly
- Speedy cleaning and self-emptying
- Good value, great app
Cons
- Base station is bulky
Best value / 2-in-1
Eufy E20
Expert Reviews' best-value pick doubles as a cordless stick vacuum, so you get two cleaners in one, with a self-emptying dock.
- Dock
- Self-emptying
- Mopping
- No
- Runtime
- 180 min as robot, 49 min as stick (eco)
- Control
- App
Pros
- Cordless stick and robot in one
- Solid navigation
- Capable cleaning
Cons
- Not the best at any single job
- No anti-tangle technology
Best premium
Eufy Omni S2
Expert Reviews' best premium vacuum-and-mop. It picked up 99% of the rice and flour in its tests on carpet and hard floor, cleaned faster than most robots it has tried and kept mopping stains until they were gone. Its only real drawback is the price.
- Battery
- Up to 180 min
- Navigation
- Camera and TDOF sensor
- Mopping
- Roller, extendable
- Dock
- Self-emptying, 2.5L dust bag
- Water tanks
- 3L clean, 2L dirty
Pros
- The most elegant robot vacuum money can buy
- Performance matches the looks
- Makes your room smell nice
Cons
- Detergent and fragrance modules must come from Eufy
- Expensive
Best for object detection
Roborock Saros 20 Neo
Expert Reviews' pick for object detection. It avoids cable nests and plastic bags, marks pets and objects in the app, and its retractable LiDAR turret lets it slip under low furniture. It cleaned and mopped most test stains and empties itself after every run.
- Suction
- 36,000 Pa
- Battery
- Up to 256 min
- Navigation
- LiDAR and camera
- Mopping
- Twin rotary, removable
- Dock
- Self-emptying, 2.5L dust bag
- Height
- 80mm
Pros
- Powerful suction
- Very low profile
- Excellent AI object and pet detection
Cons
- Not the most consistent cleaner
- App can be confusing
Best for pet owners
Eufy X10 Pro Omni
The best robot vacuum Mumsnet has tested, and also its pick for pet hair. Its home tester praised the powerful vacuuming, pet-hair pickup, mapping and the dock that empties the bin, cleans the mop pads and refills the water. The mop suits everyday upkeep rather than dried-on stains.
- Suction
- 8,000 Pa
- Dock
- Self-emptying and refilling
- Mopping
- Self-cleaning mop
- Runtime
- 170 min vacuum only, 130 min vacuum and mop
- Capacity
- 2.5L dust box, 3L water tank
- Control
- App, Alexa and Google Home
Pros
- Excellent at hair removal, including pet hair
- Self-emptying and refilling station with a self-cleaning mop
- Maps the home
- Great at avoiding stairs, obstacles and no-go zones
Cons
- App can be tricky to use
- Noisy when charging and emptying
- Pricey
Best for mopping
Eufy Omni C28
Mumsnet's pick for mopping. Its editor found the roller mop scrubs and cleans itself as it goes rather than dragging a damp cloth around, with reliably solid vacuuming and navigation that rarely needs rescuing. Dried-on dirt may need a second pass, and the dock's drying cycle is long and loud.
- Suction
- 15,000 Pa
- Runtime
- 251 min
- Mopping
- Roller mop, self-cleaning
- Dock
- Self-emptying, 3L dust box
- Charging
- 3.5 hours
- Weight
- 5kg (dock 6kg)
Pros
- Strong suction and reliable everyday cleaning
- Self-cleaning mop gives a decent clean on hard surfaces
- Docking station handles all the messy jobs
- Good navigation with minimal intervention
- More affordable than rivals with similar features
Cons
- Struggles with tougher, dried-on stains
- No mop-only mode
- Dock drying cycle is lengthy and quite loud
Best high-end vacuum and mop
Dyson Spot+Scrub AI
Mumsnet's high-end pick. In its editor's family home it cleared crushed cornflakes and removed dried-on food from kitchen tiles in one pass, mapped the home in a single run and steered around toys and cables. At 11cm tall it could not get under some lower furniture, and the dock is bulky.
- Suction
- 18,000 Pa
- Runtime
- Up to 200 min
- Mopping
- Heated-water roller, self-cleaning
- Dock
- Self-emptying and self-cleaning
- Charging
- 3 hours
- Height
- 11cm
Pros
- Excellent hard floor cleaning and mopping
- Strong navigation and object detection
- Fast charging with a 200-minute runtime
- Low-maintenance self-cleaning features
Cons
- Expensive
- Too tall to fit under some furniture
- Side brushes can detach on rugs
- Dyson cleaning solution recommended and sold separately
- Large docking station
Best mid-price value
Ultenic T20 Pro
Mumsnet's best-value pick: a vacuum-and-mop combo with LiDAR mapping, a self-emptying dock and an app its tester found intuitive, with no-go zones. The mop is better at day-to-day upkeep than stubborn stains.
- Suction
- 8,000 Pa
- Capacity
- 3.5L
- Dock
- Self-emptying
- Mapping
- LiDAR
- Runtime
- Up to 180 min
- Mopping
- Yes
Pros
- Great value
- Effective on carpets and hard floors
- Self-emptying, with a mopping function
- LiDAR navigation and mapping
Cons
- Navigation can be clunky compared to smarter models
- Mop heads do not self-dry
- Regular maintenance needed
Best vacuum-only
Dyson 360 Vis Nav
Expert Reviews now lists this under 'also tested' with a 4/5 rating rather than among its top picks. Its full review praises the powerful vacuuming and unique fluffy roller, but it has no mop, no self-emptying dock and a very high price.
- Suction
- Hyperdymium motors
- Mopping
- No
- Dock
- No self-emptying
- Battery
- 65 min
- Navigation
- Laser and camera
Pros
- Powerful vacuum
- Decent navigation
- Unique fluffy roller
Cons
- No mop
- Troublesome around rugs
- Could improve edge cleaning
- Bin must be emptied by hand
Best budget
Lefant M210P
Mumsnet's best budget robot vacuum: a basic, quiet and affordable model with four cleaning modes that works well on pet hair. It lacks room mapping, has lower suction than pricier models and can get caught on tasselled rugs.
- Suction
- 2,200 Pa
- Bin
- 500ml
- Runtime
- 120 min
- Modes
- Four
- Mapping
- No
- Control
- App
Pros
- Great value
- Excellent cleaning results
- Easy to control through the app
- Quiet when running
- Good battery life
Cons
- Not as powerful as some other robot vacuums
- Does not map the room
- Bumps into furniture
Best for small spaces
SwitchBot K11+
Mumsnet's best small robot vacuum, replacing the Mini K10+ it reviewed in depth. It is a compact model with laser mapping, great edge cleaning and a self-emptying bin that Mumsnet says lasts up to 70 days before the bag needs changing.
- Suction
- 6,000 Pa
- Weight
- 6.13kg
- Bin
- 4L
- Runtime
- 150 min
- Charging
- 4 hours
- Mapping
- Laser
Pros
- Small size
- Mapping technology
- Self-emptying bin
- Easy to use and set up
- Great at edge cleaning
Cons
- Mops using a disposable wipe rather than mop brushes
Buying guide
Do I need a self-emptying dock?
A self-emptying dock stores dust in a larger bag or bin, so you only deal with it every few weeks. It costs more and takes more floor space, but it makes the vacuum genuinely hands-off.
Is suction power (Pa) the most important number?
Not on its own. Pa figures are not measured consistently between brands, so treat them as a rough guide. Navigation, brush design and how well the robot handles edges and carpets often matter more in real homes.
Do robot vacuums with mops replace mopping by hand?
They are good for keeping light dirt down between deeper cleans. Reviewers note that some struggle with dried-on stains, so expect to spot-clean the tougher marks.
Will a robot vacuum cope with pets?
Look for a model with anti-tangle brushes and strong pet hair results in tests, and be ready to empty the bin more often. Pet accidents on the floor are the one thing to keep robots away from.
Sources
- Expert Reviews: best robot vacuum cleaners
- Expert Reviews: Eufy Omni S2 review
- Expert Reviews: Roborock Saros 20 Neo review
- Expert Reviews: Dyson 360 Vis Nav review
- Mumsnet: best robot vacuum cleaners
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