Best 2023 Robotic Vacuums for Noise level

#1 Roborock Q8 Max+ Robot Vacuum and Mop
4.3

Noise impressions were mixed but leaned acceptable: lab data placed robot noise around average, while one reviewer called it quiet enough not to disrupt a home.

Pros: Mopping performance, AI, Smart, App and Automation

Cons: Obstacle Avoidance (Robot), Dock noise

#2 eufy X8 Pro Robot Vacuum
4.2

Vacuuming was usually described as quiet, though one review separated this from the louder auto-empty process.

Pros: AI, Smart, App and Automation, Overall opinion

Cons: Mopping performance, Maintenance requirements

#3 Roborock S8 + Robot Vacuum
4.1

The robot itself is usually considered quiet, with some reviewers calling it quieter than comparable flagships. Maximum suction and mopping can become noticeably louder.

Pros: Overall opinion, Map and Path Efficiency (Robot Vacuums)

Cons: Dock noise, Price and Value

#4 iRobot Roomba J5+ Combo Vacuum & Mop
3.8

General operating noise was described as acceptable or relatively quiet, while the louder auto-empty dock is scored separately.

Pros: AI, Smart, App and Automation, Map and Path Efficiency (Robot Vacuums)

Cons: Mopping performance, Price and Value

#5 Roborock Q5 Pro + Robot Vacuum and Mop
3.8

Noise was measured around average in Modern Castle testing, while another reviewer noted it remains clearly audible on higher suction.

Pros: AI, Smart, App and Automation, Map and Path Efficiency (Robot Vacuums)

Cons: Obstacle Avoidance (Robot), Mopping performance

#6 Roborock S8 Pro Ultra Robot Vacuum and Mop
3.6

Cleaning noise was acceptable to good in some modes, but higher suction and dock emptying could be intrusive.

Pros: Mopping performance, Self-cleaning cycle

Cons: Price and Value, Value-for-money

#7 Eureka e10s Robot Vacuum
3.6

Noise opinions were mixed: some reviewers called it quiet or less disruptive, while others found max suction and dock emptying loud.

Pros: Overall opinion, Mop lifting system

Cons: Obstacle Avoidance (Robot), Mopping performance

#8 Dreame L20 Ultra Robot Vacuum and Mop
3.2

Noise feedback was mixed: several reviewers called it loud or noisy, while others found the robot surprisingly or relatively quiet.

Pros: Overall opinion, Obstacle Avoidance (Robot)

Cons: Price and Value, Storage footprint and upright-stand stability

#9 iRobot Roomba Combo i5 Robot Vacuum
3.0

Noise feedback was mixed: one review found it typical for a robovac and another valued shorter run time, but several users called it noisy or very loud on hard floors.

Pros: Overall opinion, AI, Smart, App and Automation

Cons: Mopping performance, Noise level

#10 Roomba Combo j9+ Robot Vacuum & Mop
3.0

Noise was mixed: one reviewer found the vacuum and dock very loud, while another described the robot as quietly working in the background.

Pros: Obstacle Avoidance (Robot), Overall opinion

Cons: Maintenance requirements, Self-cleaning cycle

#11 Roomba i5+ Combo Robot Vacuum and Mop
2.8

Noise feedback was mixed: one reviewer called impact noise jarring, while another measured it as roughly typical for robot vacuums.

Pros: Overall opinion, Emptying and Mess Control

Cons: AI, Smart, App and Automation, Mopping performance

#12 Shark Matrix Self Empty Robot Vacuum
2.7

Operating noise was acceptable to some reviewers but a repeated complaint in hands-on videos, with the self-emptying and running noise called loud.

Pros: Suction and Airflow, Map and Path Efficiency (Robot Vacuums)

Cons: Obstacle Avoidance (Robot), Noise level