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

• Does not matter97, 97 models
• Mostly hard floors (laminate, tiles, wood, PVC)97, 97 models
• A mix, with rugs or some carpet97, 97 models
• Mostly carpet77, 77 models

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

• Does not matter97, 97 models
• Not needed97, 97 models
• Freshening is enough95, 95 models
• Yes, real mopping83, 83 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 matter97, 97 models
• Emptying the bin myself is fine97, 97 models
• As little as possible: it may empty itself90, 90 models
• Nothing: everything automatic, mop included84, 84 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 matter97, 97 models
• Up to 2 cm, or none97, 97 models
• Higher than 2 cm, up to 4 cm18, 18 models
• Higher than 4 cm9, 9 models

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

• Does not matter97, 97 models
• Rarely97, 97 models
• Sometimes79, 79 models
• Often62, 62 models

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

• Does not matter97, 97 models
• Only robots that fit under low furniture36, 36 models

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

• Does not matter97, 97 models
• Only robots whose dock connects to the water supply23, 23 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 shops97, 97 models
• Dutch shops96, 96 models
• Dutch-language shops, including foreign97, 97 models

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