These are the best robot vacuums for keeping small spaces sparkling clean

I live in a studio apartment that's about 20 x 9 feet, plus a bathroom, and honestly, I've always thought my place was too small to house a robot vacuum. I mean, one arm of my sofa practically touches my bed while the other side of the couch is mere inches away from the fridge. Gotta love that zero-bedroom life.

I rely on my Swiffer and Shark Rocket stick vacuum that I can shove into my coat closet to clean the floors in my small apartment. But, it turns out you actually can have a robot vacuum in small spaces. Robot vacuum bases do need ample room around them so the vacuum sensors can find their way home, but this just means you might have to get creative about placement. Or hey, maybe you have that one awkwardly empty area that's the perfect size for a robot vacuum base. Now you know what to put there. Read more...

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OUR TOP PICK

Shark ION robot vacuum AV753

Robot vacuums don't get much slimmer than the Shark ION.

• Cleaning pattern: Random
• Run time: 120 minutes
• App connected: Yes
• Voice assistant integration: Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant
• Dimensions: 12.6 x 12.6 x 2.6 inches

$219.99 from Amazon

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BEST FOR A QUICK CLEAN

Eufy BoostIQ RoboVac 11S

Bring out the Eufy 11S when your place needs a quick, once over clean.

• Cleaning pattern: Random
• Run time: 100 minutes
• App connected: No
• Voice assistant integration: N/A
• Dimensions: 12.8 x 12.8 x 2.85 inches

$249.99 from Amazon

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BEST FOR CARPET

iRobot Roomba 675

A dual brush system digs deep in carpet to pull up embedded hair, dirt, and debris.

• Cleaning pattern: Random
• Run time: 90 minutes
• App connected: Yes
• Voice assistant integration: Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant
• Dimensions: 13.4 x 13.4 x 3.54 inches

$279.99 from Amazon

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BEST FOR HARDWOOD FLOORS

Shark VacMop Pro robot vacuum and mop

Seamless transitions between vacuuming and mopping make the VacMop ideal for hard floors.

• Cleaning pattern: Neat rows
• Run time: 60 minutes
• App connected: Yes
• Voice assistant integration: Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant
• Dimensions: 12.52 x 13.52 x 3.48 inches

$479.99 from Amazon

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BEST BUDGET PICK

ILIFE V3s Pro

For a low price, the ILIFE will keep your floors clear of dirt and debris.

• Cleaning pattern: Random
• Run time: 100 minutes
• App connected: No
• Voice assistant integration: N/A
• Dimensions: 11.8 x 11.8 x 3 inches

$159.99 from Amazon

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BEST FOR AN EVENTUAL UPGRADE

iRobot Roomba i7

Compatible with iRobot's self-emptying base, the Roomba i7 is a good investment if you plan to upsize in the future.

• Cleaning pattern: Neat rows
• Run time: 75 minutes
• App connected: Yes
• Voice assistant integration: Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant
• Dimensions: 13.34 x 13.26 x 3.63 inches

$699.99 from Amazon

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