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<p>The Roborock S7 MaxV Ultra vacuums, mops, and cleans itself. It also automatically avoids mopping your carpets.</p>

Roborock vs. Roomba: 2 impressive robot vacuum mop combos compared

Here's how iRobot's automatic vacuum and mop system stacks up against Roborock's new combo machine.

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Best vacuum cleaners for 2022: Dyson, Roomba, Tineco and more

We tested many popular cordless and robot vacuum cleaners to find out which ones are the best. Here's what we recommend.

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Smart home vacation checklist: Prepare your house to be home alone

Finally hitting the road this holiday season? Here's how to set your smart home up for success and safety.

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<p>Here are our picks for the best robot vacuums in 2019.</p>

Best robot vacuum for 2022

To pick the best robot vacuum we lab-tested leading models from Samsung, iRobot, Roborock, Eufy, Ecovacs and other brands.

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How to pick out a robot vacuum: Find the one that fits your needs and budget

If you're ready to pass off this chore, a robot vacuum cleaner could be a good fit for your household. We talk you through our favorite options in a variety of price ranges.

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<p>The Roborock S7 used its LIDAR navigation system to great effect. It moved through our test room with logical and orderly precision.</p>

How CNET tests robot vacuums

It takes a lot of work to scientifically test robot vacuum cleaners, but it's worth the effort.

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How we test all types of vacuums in our custom-built lab

From simple straight line tests to astrophotography techniques to poop avoidance tests, here is how we gauge the performance of all types of vacuums to find the best model for you.

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<p>Today's cordless vacuums like the Dyson V15 Detect shown here are lightweight and extremely capable.</p>

Should you buy a cordless vacuum cleaner or robot vacuum?

Cordless vacuum cleaner or robot vacuum: We cover the reasons to choose one over the other.

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<p>If you're a pet owner the new Roomba j7 Plus vacuum may give you some piece of mind.</p>

iRobot Roomba 'poopocalypse' problem, solved: This robot vacuum won't run over pet waste

The Roomba J7 Plus robot vacuum has enough brains to see and avoid pet poop.

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<p>The way a robot vacuum travels around the room as it cleans really matters.</p>

This is why your Roomba's random patterns actually make perfect sense

Robot vacuums use many methods to navigate and tackle the world. Some rely on lasers, others electronic eyes or even simple bumpers, and these tactics affect how well they clean. Our test room helps us show the difference.

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Best Prime Day vacuum and robot mop deals: Save on Roomba, Dyson, Shark and more

Prime Day is still going strong. Amazon, Best Buy and eBay already have discounts available on cordless and robot vacuum cleaners.

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<p>Spot picks up trash in a demonstration of its new arm capabilities.</p>

See Boston Dynamics' Spot robot dog play jump rope and pick up laundry

Spot can gather up the dirty clothes you left on the floor, you animal.

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