Best 2022 Vacuums for AI, Smart, App and Automation

#1 Roborock Q7 Max+ Robot Vacuum
4.6

The app, mapping, scheduling, no-go zones, 3D maps, and automation features were repeatedly praised.

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

Cons: Noise level, Price and Value

#2 Roomba Combo j7+ Robot Vacuum & Mop
4.4

Smart features and app control were a major strength, with praise for mapping, scheduling, zones, recommendations, and voice control; one review had app crashes.

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

Cons: Maintenance requirements, Dock noise

#3 Dyson V12 Detect Slim Vacuum
4.4

Smart and sensor features were broadly praised for auto suction and particle detection, though some reviewers found the particle counter more interesting than necessary.

Pros: Overall opinion, Suction and Airflow

Cons: Bin and Bag, Maintenance requirements

#4 Dreametech D10 plus Robot Vacuum and Mop
4.4

Smart features and automation were broadly praised, including app controls, schedules, mapping, AI settings in one review, and voice control.

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

Cons: Mopping performance, Water tank

#5 Shark Stratos Cordless Vacuum IZ862H
4.1

Clean Sense IQ and dirt-detection automation were mostly viewed as useful, though one reviewer did not notice a major performance boost beyond noise changes.

Pros: Hair‑Wrap / Tangle Resistance, Price and Value

Cons: Odor control, Weight

#6 Dreame L10s Ultra Robot Vacuum and Mop
4.0

Smart features and automation were robust overall, with strong app controls and camera features, though one test criticized slow or lackluster app behavior.

Pros: Overall opinion, Mopping performance

Cons: Obstacle Avoidance (Robot), Mop lifting system

#7 Dreame H12 Pro Wet Dry Vacuum Cleaner
2.9

Smart features were mixed: reviewers liked prompts or accepted the lack of phone control, but several wanted Wi-Fi, app connectivity, or clearer automated-mode explanations.

Pros: Overall opinion, Mopping performance

Cons: Controls and UI, Emptying and Mess Control

#8 Bissell CrossWave Vacuum Cleaner
1.8

Smart and automation evidence was mostly negative for the CrossWave Edge comparison, especially missing automatic solution dispensing.

Pros: Overall opinion, Water tank

Cons: Maintenance requirements, Solution / Liquid system