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How much pet hair your pets shed and the type of floor you'll need to clean will determine which robot vacuum is the best one for you. Certain models come with advanced features, such as obstacle detection and self emptying capabilities.

When you are choosing a model make sure it has a big dust bin and quiet mode. Smart mapping and app features such as zoning, scheduling and no-go zones are also helpful.

1. iRobot Roomba 900

The iRobot Roomba 900 is an excellent mid-range model. It comes with some of the most advanced and cutting-edge advanced features, like digital maps that allow you to see the exact location Roomba has been throughout each cleaning cycle. It also has Spot Mode, which lets you focus the robot on an area in your home.

The 900 series features iAdapt 2.0 navigation, which ensures smooth and efficient travel through your home. Sensors for obstacles allow it to stay clear of charging cables and furniture. It also comes with virtual wall barriers that you can use to block straight lines or a circular space (like pet food stations).

It is compatible with Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant and the free iRobot Home App. It runs for a total of 75 minutes, and it automatically returns to its charger once the battery power runs out.

2. Roomba iRobot 990 from iRobot

This is the top model of Roomba. It comes with all the bells, whistles, and features. It has a top-of-the-line AeroForce cleaning system that has twice the suction power as other models. It is able to easily remove pet fur, lint, and dirt, as well mold spores and large pieces of debris.

It's more sophisticated than earlier Roomba models, with advanced mapping technology and a more advanced memory system. It can be even started remotely with the iRobot HOME app.

The app also allows you to create digital 'Keep-Out Zones' that prevent robots from entering certain areas of your home. It's an excellent option for those who have children or pets and are looking to keep their mess out. It didn't perform as well as the Samsung Powerbot R7070 or Neato Botvac connected in our test of pet hair.

3. Roomba 980P from iRobot

The Roomba 980P is iRobot's top of the line model, and it's improved on its predecessor in a variety of ways. It's more efficient, stronger and more adept at removing hairs from pets. It also comes with a remote control.

The back houses the bin, which can be opened by pressing a button to release dirt and other particles. The mobile app of iRobot lets you choose your cleaning preferences, see the map of the area that has been cleaned and program your robot to clean certain days of the week.

One drawback is that the 980 doesn't come with a display or manual control. This is a major drawback for a vacuum that relies heavily on its advanced features. Its competition, such as Neato's Botvac Connected or LG's RoboKing range, provide greater control options.

4. Roomba 980 from iRobot

This is one of the most powerful robot vacuums in our tests, and is a popular choice. It removes dirt, pet hair and crumbs effortlessly on hardwood floors, but also does an excellent job of cleaning carpets. Its Power Boost mode increases suction automatically, which helps remove those rugs from hiding.

The iRobot App allows you to control the Roomba remotely to schedule cleaning times, and create virtual barriers to prevent it from entering spaces you don't wish it to. It can even detect and navigate stairs and return to the docking station to recharge if it runs out of power. This model, unlike previous Roomba models can remember where it left off and resume a previously finished clean. It can also run in straight lines, thereby increasing the effectiveness of its coverage.

Roomba 960S from iRobot

iRobot’s latest robot vacuum can easily and quickly remove dirt from carpeted surfaces as well as hard flooring. It's among the smarter robots we've tested thanks to its mapping capabilities. It can also resume where it left off after full charge (which removes the frustrating pseudorandom navigation of the classic Roomba).

This vacuum cleaner is among the most flexible that we've seen. It comes with multiple sensors as well as cameras. It can set up a consistent path around your house and, if you remember it to avoid obstacles, and even detect ledges.

The setup process is simple through the iRobot app which allows you to schedule cleanings and adjust your robot's behaviour. Its top controls include a Home button as well the Spot Mode button that allows you to vacuum in an area that is concentrated. This model has an easy-to-maintain filter that can remove up to 99% allergens and pollutants.

iRobot Roomba 960SP

The iRobot robot is a good cleaner of carpets and hard surfaces, however, it's quite expensive. It is more intelligent than earlier models, and it can detect when a full charge has been attained and return to its charging station to recharge.

It also makes use of the latest mapping technology, which allows it to find rooms and navigate better. It's designed to fit under most sofas, although not all of them and can avoid getting tangled in power cords or other obstacles.

Remotely start or schedule and then monitor Roomba by using the app. You can also block off areas you don't wish it to visit. For instance, you could put a virtual barrier near the dog's food and water bowls. It also has a spot clean button that vacuums in the area around 4 feet.

7. Roomba iRobot 990

The squat, brownish-black Roomba 980 looks pretty much like every other robot vacuum on the market (that's not good thing!). It comes with standard features such as a spinning brush that assists with edges and corners. It also has two virtual wall barriers to help it navigate.

This robot uses updated navigation and mapping capabilities that allow it to build the map of your home as it cleans. This allows the robot to know when a room is clean and move to the next.

The app allows you to set up a cleaning schedule and control the vacuum remotely when you are away from home. It performed well in our tests for pet hair with only 0.2 grams of hair on mid-pile and low-pile carpets as well as hardwood. It even could fit under our sofas, where the space is smaller than other models we've examined.

Roomba 960XP from iRobot

This machine's powerful suction, HEPA filter, and two-hour battery life make it one of the best options for those with severe cleaning needs. It has ditched the nickel metal hydride batteries of previous models in favor of an lithium ion battery, which should last longer in cleaning sessions and between charges.

IRobot's CarpetBoost feature automatically increases the effectiveness of the brush for difficult spots. It can also make two cleaning passes instead of the default single-pass. Virtual walls can be used to isolate areas that you want to keep clean.

WiFi and app support are standard features, and they allow you to schedule a recurring cleaning schedule or set additional options such as a spot cleaning cycle. However, the small display could be difficult for family members who don't have smartphones to use. It's also more expensive than other robots that have similar features.

9. iRobot Roomba 980XL

This top of the line robot from iRobot is available for around PS900 and includes CarpetBoost for incredible cleaning power. It is the smartest and most powerful Roomba ever built and it does a great job on hard floors and carpets.

It uses vision sensors for VSLAM (Visual Simultaneous Mapping and Localization). It then locates landmarks such as shelves, chairs, and beds. It also creates a map to help it keep track of where it is.

It can also use cameras to identify dirt spots, and boost suction strength for these areas. You can start it from the app while you're at work and it will clean, vacuum and dock itself when completed. It's also extremely effective in removing Ultimate Pet Hair Solution: OKP K2P 3000Pa Robot Vacuum hair. In our tests, it collected 0.2 pounds of hardwood, midpile and low-pile.

10. IRobot Roomba 980XL

The 980XL is a top robot, and its extra features are worth the cost. It is more sophisticated mapping system than the 900-series, and it cleans better both on carpet and hard floors. You can also start it remotely.

It also comes with an efficient cleaning system that includes ten times the power-lifting suction capacity of older Roombas and has a dual-swivelling brush that can reach corners and even under furniture. It will even automatically clean your floors after it vacuums.

The carpet boost is loud. We measured it at around 80 dB--about as loud as an aircraft that is flying in the direction of props. Luckily, you can use an electronic barrier to keep it from sensitive areas such as the dog's food and water bowls.