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

• Does not matter41, 41 models
• Mostly hard floors (laminate, tiles, wood, PVC)41, 41 models
• A mix, with rugs or some carpet41, 41 models
• Mostly carpet37, 37 models

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

• Does not matter41, 41 models
• Yes, pets37, 37 models
• Yes, long hair (no pets)37, 37 models
• No41, 41 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 matter41, 41 models
• Not needed41, 41 models
• Freshening is enough41, 41 models
• Yes, real mopping35, 35 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 matter41, 41 models
• Up to 2 cm, or none41, 41 models
• Higher than 2 cm, up to 4 cm12, 12 models
• Higher than 4 cm7, 7 models

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

• Does not matter41, 41 models
• Rarely41, 41 models
• Sometimes36, 36 models
• Often29, 29 models

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

• Does not matter41, 41 models
• Only robots that fit under low furniture20, 20 models

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

• Does not matter41, 41 models
• Only robots whose dock connects to the water supply12, 12 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 shops41, 41 models
• Dutch shops39, 39 models
• Dutch-language shops, including foreign42, 42 models

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