Robot vacuum or cordless vacuum?
Tell us what needs cleaning. We'll tell you which kind suits your home, and show ones we rate of that kind.
Find your kind in 2 questions
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The two kinds, in a sentence each
A robot vacuum cleans the floors every day while you're out, so crumbs and pet hair never build up. It can't do stairs, sofas or the car, and it needs a fairly tidy floor.
A cordless stick goes everywhere you can carry it: stairs, upholstery, cobwebs and the car. You still do the cleaning, but it's out of the cupboard and running in seconds.
Many homes end up with both. The robot keeps the floors tidy day to day; a cheaper stick handles the stairs and spills.
How we reached this verdict
We compared independent expert reviews with the manufacturer's specifications, then checked it's sold at a major retailer where you live. We don't test products ourselves.
Sources: TechRadar, Trusted Reviews, Vacuum Wars, RTINGS, TechRadar, Vacuum Wars, Tom's Guide, Trusted Reviews, manufacturer specifications.