The best robot vacuum under € 1,000 in 2026 in the Netherlands

• Does not matter3, 3 models
• Mostly hard floors (laminate, tiles, wood, PVC)3, 3 models
• A mix, with rugs or some carpet3, 3 models
• Mostly carpet3, 3 models

With carpet and rugs the robot must lift or drop its mop, or the rug gets wet. Or you put the rug in a no-go zone, so the robot skips it and does not drive on it.

• Does not matter3, 3 models
• Yes, pets (covers long hair too)3, 3 models
• Yes, long hair (no pets)3, 3 models
• No3, 3 models

Hair wraps around the brush. An anti-tangle brush prevents that; a camera that recognises droppings prevents the other well-known accident.

• Does not matter3, 3 models
• Not needed3, 3 models
• Freshening is enough3, 3 models
• Yes, real mopping3, 3 models

Mopping freshens the floor; real stains rarely come off. Spinning or roller mops paired with self-cleaning stations deliver the most effective floor cleaning.

• Does not matter3, 3 models
• Emptying the bin myself is fine3, 3 models
• As little as possible: it may empty itself3, 3 models
• Nothing: everything automatic, mop included3, 3 models

A station can empty the bin, wash and dry the mop and refill water. The more it does, the bigger and dearer it is.

• Does not matter3, 3 models
• Only robots that fit under low furniture2, 2 models

It must also fit under low furniture (less than 9 cm of room)

• Does not matter3, 3 models
• Only robots whose dock connects to the water supply1, 1 model

The dock must connect to the water supply and the drain, so I never fill or empty a tank (with a separate kit on some models)

• all shops3, 3 models
• Dutch shops3, 3 models
• Dutch-language shops, including foreign3, 3 models

Lowest price at every shop that delivers to the Netherlands, VAT and delivery included. * = delivery cost and VAT estimated for a foreign shop.

• all3, 3 models
• ★★★★★ 5 stars0, 0 models
• ★★★★☆ 4 stars or higher2, 2 models
• ★★★☆☆ 3 stars or higher3, 3 models
• ★★☆☆☆ 2 stars or higher3, 3 models
• ★☆☆☆☆ 1 star or higher3, 3 models

Counts only models with at least 20 reviews: with fewer, the average says little.

• Does not matter3, 3 models
• Alexa2, 2 models
• Google Home2, 2 models
• Apple HomeKit0, 0 models
• SmartThings1, 1 model
• Home Assistant1, 1 model
• Matter1, 1 model

Based on the voice assistants and Matter support the maker lists. A model that lists none of them is left out.