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

• Does not matter76, 76 models
• Mostly hard floors (laminate, tiles, wood, PVC)76, 76 models
• A mix, with rugs or some carpet76, 76 models
• Mostly carpet63, 63 models

With carpet and rugs the robot must lift or drop its mop, or the rug gets wet.

• Does not matter76, 76 models
• Yes, pets63, 63 models
• Yes, long hair (no pets)63, 63 models
• No76, 76 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 matter76, 76 models
• Not needed76, 76 models
• Freshening is enough74, 74 models
• Yes, real mopping62, 62 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 matter76, 76 models
• Emptying the bin myself is fine76, 76 models
• As little as possible: it may empty itself71, 71 models
• Nothing: everything automatic, mop included65, 65 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 matter76, 76 models
• Up to 2 cm, or none76, 76 models
• Higher than 2 cm, up to 4 cm3, 3 models
• Higher than 4 cm3, 3 models

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

• Does not matter76, 76 models
• Rarely76, 76 models
• Sometimes59, 59 models
• Often47, 47 models

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

• Does not matter76, 76 models
• Only robots that fit under low furniture25, 25 models

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

• Does not matter76, 76 models
• Only robots whose dock connects to the water supply5, 5 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 shops76, 76 models
• Dutch shops71, 71 models
• Dutch-language shops, including foreign75, 75 models

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