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

• Does not matter204, 204 models
• Mostly hard floors (laminate, tiles, wood, PVC)204, 204 models
• A mix, with rugs or some carpet204, 204 models
• Mostly carpet171, 171 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 matter204, 204 models
• Not needed204, 204 models
• Freshening is enough202, 202 models
• Yes, real mopping160, 160 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 matter204, 204 models
• Emptying the bin myself is fine204, 204 models
• As little as possible: it may empty itself183, 183 models
• Nothing: everything automatic, mop included163, 163 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 matter204, 204 models
• Up to 2 cm, or none204, 204 models
• Higher than 2 cm, up to 4 cm20, 20 models
• Higher than 4 cm10, 10 models

Most robots cross 2 cm. Higher thresholds need a climbing system. Measure under your sofa too: a low robot fits underneath.

• Does not matter204, 204 models
• Only robots that fit under low furniture38, 38 models

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

• Does not matter204, 204 models
• Only robots whose dock connects to the water supply33, 33 models

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)

• all204, 204 models
• ★★★★☆ 4 stars or higher41, 41 models
• ★★★☆☆ 3 stars or higher42, 42 models
• ★★☆☆☆ 2 stars or higher42, 42 models
• ★☆☆☆☆ 1 star or higher42, 42 models

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

• Does not matter204, 204 models
• 5% & up16, 16 models
• 20% & up2, 2 models
• 30% & up0, 0 models
• 50% & up0, 0 models

Below what the same shop usually asked in the 30 days before, at a shop we followed on all those days.

• Does not matter204, 204 models
• Alexa163, 163 models
• Google Home156, 156 models
• Apple HomeKit1, 1 model
• SmartThings40, 40 models
• Home Assistant79, 79 models
• Matter39, 39 models

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