Real-world performance testing of robot vacuums in mixed-floor homes
Judge robot vacuums by minutes saved, not suction specs - track rescues avoided, pickup per minute, and true noise during floor transitions. Prioritize threshold clearance, pet‑hair tolerance and maintenance, and bin/bag realities to get a quiet, hands‑off clean.
Prioritize threshold-climbing intelligence over suction to get a robot vacuum that actually saves time - new CES 2025 designs add adaptive suspension, smarter navigation, and anti-tangle tactics to clear real home transitions. Use a simple threshold test to confirm performance and cut weekly rescues and brush cleanups.
Focus on pick-up per minute, pre-contact carpet sensing, and edge/threshold performance to find a robot vacuum that truly handles hardwood-to-rug transitions. Use four quick at-home tests to identify the model that finishes fast and quietly with minimal babysitting.
