The best robot vacuum under € 300 in 2026 in the Netherlands

• Does not matter14, 14 models
• Yes, pets (covers long hair too)6, 6 models
• Yes, long hair (no pets)6, 6 models
• No14, 14 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 matter14, 14 models
• Not needed14, 14 models
• Freshening is enough14, 14 models
• Yes, real mopping1, 1 model

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 matter14, 14 models
• Emptying the bin myself is fine14, 14 models
• As little as possible: it may empty itself7, 7 models
• Nothing: everything automatic, mop included1, 1 model

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 matter14, 14 models
• Up to 2 cm, or none14, 14 models
• Higher than 2 cm, up to 4 cm0, 0 models
• 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 matter14, 14 models
• Rarely14, 14 models
• Sometimes3, 3 models
• Often1, 1 model

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

• Does not matter14, 14 models
• Only robots that fit under low furniture4, 4 models

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

• Does not matter14, 14 models
• Only robots whose dock connects to the water supply0, 0 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)

• all14, 14 models
• ★★★★★ 5 stars0, 0 models
• ★★★★☆ 4 stars or higher11, 11 models
• ★★★☆☆ 3 stars or higher13, 13 models
• ★★☆☆☆ 2 stars or higher13, 13 models
• ★☆☆☆☆ 1 star or higher13, 13 models

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

• Does not matter14, 14 models
• Alexa11, 11 models
• Google Home10, 10 models
• Apple HomeKit1, 1 model
• SmartThings2, 2 models
• Home Assistant0, 0 models
• Matter2, 2 models

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