Yet, as someone who has tested my fair share of iRobot vacuums, I’ve learned that not all Roombas are created equal. Some struggle with hair, some get stuck under furniture and some seem to just wander aimlessly before giving up entirely.

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It used to be that robot vacuums were kind of like when your partner loads the dishwasher: Technically the job gets done, but not the way you would’ve liked. But the newest and best robot vacuums have gotten way smarter.

Perhaps the key (and most obvious) difference is that you’ll need to operate a wet and dry vacuum, while the robot mop is a smart, hands-free cleaning tool that can operate with an app. In any case, there are distinct features for each model which will all depend on your needs, home and lifestyle.