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

• Does not matter21, 21 models
• Yes, pets (covers long hair too)11, 11 models
• Yes, long hair (no pets)11, 11 models
• No21, 21 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 matter21, 21 models
• Not needed21, 21 models
• Freshening is enough20, 20 models
• Yes, real mopping9, 9 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 matter21, 21 models
• Emptying the bin myself is fine21, 21 models
• As little as possible: it may empty itself16, 16 models
• Nothing: everything automatic, mop included9, 9 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 matter21, 21 models
• Up to 2 cm, or none21, 21 models
• Higher than 2 cm, up to 4 cm1, 1 model
• Higher than 4 cm0, 0 models

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

• Does not matter21, 21 models
• Rarely21, 21 models
• Sometimes9, 9 models
• Often6, 6 models

A robot with a camera recognises small items and drives around them. Without one it drives over them or gets stuck.

• Does not matter21, 21 models
• Only robots that fit under low furniture3, 3 models

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

• Does not matter21, 21 models
• Only robots whose dock connects to the water supply2, 2 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)

• all shops21, 21 models
• Dutch shops24, 24 models
• Dutch-language shops, including foreign22, 22 models

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

• all21, 21 models
• ★★★★☆ 4 stars or higher5, 5 models
• ★★★☆☆ 3 stars or higher6, 6 models
• ★★☆☆☆ 2 stars or higher6, 6 models
• ★☆☆☆☆ 1 star or higher6, 6 models

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