The best robot vacuums
By Liam McCabe This post was done in partnership with Wirecutter , where you can find reviews for the real world. When readers choose to buy Wirecutter's independently chosen editorial picks, it may earn affiliate commissions that support its work. Read the full article here . After running more than 90 cleaning cycles with 14 of the most promising robot vacuums in 2017, we think the EcoVacs Deebot N79 is the best choice for most people who want a basic, affordable bot that can actually keep their floors tidy. How we picked and tested Our 2017 finalists (starting at the top, left to right): iLife A4s, Monoprice Strata Smartvac 2.0, Samsung Powerbot R7070, LG Hom-Bot Turbo+, iRobot Roomba 690, iRobot Roomba 960, EcoVacs Deebot N79, Eufy RoboVac 11. Photo: Liam McCabe Since 2013, we've tracked 121 robot vacuum models, though many are now discontinued. We prioritize bots with these baseline specs: A brush roll. Robot vacuums don't have much suction, so they need a b...