The Best LiDAR Robot Vacuums for Accurate Maps and No-Go Zones

LiDAR is the feature that turns a robot vacuum from a machine that wanders into one that follows a plan. A laser measures the distance to walls and furniture, the robot builds a map from those readings, and the map is what lets you pick rooms, draw no-go zones and send it back to finish a job. That is why shoppers search for it by name, and why this guide ranks robots by how they navigate rather than by suction alone.

Below are eight robots, from budget to premium, and every one of them names LiDAR, LDS or laser navigation in its own Amazon listing. We read those listings line by line, so each pick carries the maker's wording and a plain "not stated" where the listing is silent. We do not print prices, because they move daily. We use tiers instead.

If you want the wider field first, start with our main robot vacuum guide. If you want to understand what happens between the laser and the clean floor, read how robot vacuums work. This page is for the narrower question: which robots with a laser are worth a closer look, and what each one adds on top of the map.

LiDAR Robot Vacuums Compared

The table puts the eight side by side, in order of price tier. Suction is the maker's own rating, and some makers quote it for one mode only, so read pascal figures as a rough guide inside a brand rather than a ranking across brands. Runtime is left out because only a few of these listings state it.

Robot	Roborock Q7 L5	ILIFE A30s	iRobot Roomba 105 Vac	Roborock Q7 M5+ Best mid-range valueTop pick	Dreame D20 Plus	Narwal Freo X Plus	eufy C28	Roborock Qrevo Edge 3 Pro
Robot
Best for	Cheapest laser map with a mop	Laser map, vacuum only	A familiar brand	Dock plus laser map	Longest dock rating	Laser obstacle avoidance	Laser without cameras	Laser plus camera, retractable
Laser wording	PreciSense LiDAR, 360°	LDS LiDAR with SLAM	ClearView LiDAR	PreciSense LiDAR	LDS mapping, Pathfinder	LiDAR SLAM 4.0	LiDAR navigation	Retractable LDS, 360°
Obstacle avoidance	Suggests no-go zones near cables	Not stated	Steers around obstacles	Not stated	Not stated	Tri-laser	Laser, objects of 3 cm and up, no cameras	Structured light and RGB camera
Suction	8,000 Pa	Up to 10,000 Pa, Spot Mode	Not stated in Pa	10,000 Pa	13,000 Pa	7,800 Pa	15,000 Pa	36,000 Pa
Mop	Pad, 270 ml tank	❌ Vacuum only	None listed	Pad, 3 water levels	350 ml tank, 32 water levels	280 ml tank	HydroJet roller, auto-washed	Spinning, warm water, hot-water wash
Dock	No self-empty listed	No self-empty listed	No self-empty listed	Self-empties, 7 to 9 weeks	Self-empties, up to 150 days	Self-empties, up to 7 weeks	Self-empties, up to 75 days	Self-empties, up to 65 days
Price tier	$ Budget	$ Budget	$ Budget	$$ Mid-range	$$ Mid-range	$$ Mid-range	$$$ Premium	$$$ Premium
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Roborock Q7 L5

Best for

Cheapest laser map with a mop

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Laser wording

PreciSense LiDAR, 360°

Obstacle avoidance

Suggests no-go zones near cables

Suction

8,000 Pa

Mop

Pad, 270 ml tank

Dock

No self-empty listed

Price tier

$ Budget

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ILIFE A30s

Best for

Laser map, vacuum only

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Laser wording

LDS LiDAR with SLAM

Obstacle avoidance

Not stated

Suction

Up to 10,000 Pa, Spot Mode

Mop

❌ Vacuum only

Dock

No self-empty listed

Price tier

$ Budget

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iRobot Roomba 105 Vac

Best for

A familiar brand

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Laser wording

ClearView LiDAR

Obstacle avoidance

Steers around obstacles

Suction

Not stated in Pa

Mop

None listed

Dock

No self-empty listed

Price tier

$ Budget

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Best mid-range value

Roborock Q7 M5+

Best for

Dock plus laser map

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Laser wording

PreciSense LiDAR

Obstacle avoidance

Not stated

Suction

10,000 Pa

Mop

Pad, 3 water levels

Dock

Self-empties, 7 to 9 weeks

Price tier

$$ Mid-range

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Dreame D20 Plus

Best for

Longest dock rating

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Laser wording

LDS mapping, Pathfinder

Obstacle avoidance

Not stated

Suction

13,000 Pa

Mop

350 ml tank, 32 water levels

Dock

Self-empties, up to 150 days

Price tier

$$ Mid-range

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Narwal Freo X Plus

Best for

Laser obstacle avoidance

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Laser wording

LiDAR SLAM 4.0

Obstacle avoidance

Tri-laser

Suction

7,800 Pa

Mop

280 ml tank

Dock

Self-empties, up to 7 weeks

Price tier

$$ Mid-range

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eufy C28

Best for

Laser without cameras

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Laser wording

LiDAR navigation

Obstacle avoidance

Laser, objects of 3 cm and up, no cameras

Suction

15,000 Pa

Mop

HydroJet roller, auto-washed

Dock

Self-empties, up to 75 days

Price tier

$$$ Premium

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Roborock Qrevo Edge 3 Pro

Best for

Laser plus camera, retractable

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Laser wording

Retractable LDS, 360°

Obstacle avoidance

Structured light and RGB camera

Suction

36,000 Pa

Mop

Spinning, warm water, hot-water wash

Dock

Self-empties, up to 65 days

Price tier

$$$ Premium

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The Best LiDAR Robot Vacuums, Reviewed

The reviews run from the cheapest laser mapper to the most expensive, so the order is also the order in which the extras pile up. Each one opens with a short verdict, then says who should buy the robot and who should not. If price is your first filter, our guide to the best cheap robot vacuums covers the lowest tier in more detail.

1

Top pick · Best budget LiDAR with a mop

Roborock Q7 L5

The easy way into laser mapping at the lowest tier. Roborock lists a 360° laser scan, multiple saved floor maps, 8,000 Pa of suction and a 270 ml mop tank, and says the robot suggests no-go zones around cables and table legs.

• $ Budget
• Laser wording PreciSense LiDAR, 360°
• Obstacle avoidance Suggests no-go zones near cables
• Suction 8,000 Pa
• Mop Pad, 270 ml tank

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Buy it if

You have mostly hard floors with some rugs, you want a map and room control from a major brand, and a light daily mop is a bonus.

Skip it if

You want a dock that empties itself or washes the pad; the listing describes neither.

The Q7 L5 is where Roborock's laser mapping starts. The listing calls it PreciSense LiDAR navigation: a 360° laser scan that plans the most efficient route and saves multiple floor maps. In the app you can schedule cleaning for specific rooms, set no-go zones and turn on a child lock, and Alexa or Google Home handle voice commands. Roborock also says the robot spots areas such as cables and table legs and suggests no-go zones around them.

The cleaning hardware is simple. Suction is rated at 8,000 Pa, a main brush and a zero-tangle side brush are meant to stop hair wrap, and a 270 ml water tank with three levels feeds a removable mop pad. A pad dragged behind the vacuum is a lighter mop than a spinning or roller design, so keep expectations modest for heavy spills. Runtime, bin volume and a self-emptying dock are not stated, and the listing says the robot supports 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi only.

What stands out

• 360° laser mapping with multiple saved floor maps
• No-go zones, room schedules and a child lock in the app
• 8,000 Pa stated suction and anti-tangle brushes
• Mop pad with three water levels

Trade-offs

• No self-emptying dock listed
• Runtime and bin size are not stated
• No obstacle recognition beyond the no-go zone suggestions

2

Best budget LiDAR for vacuum only

ILIFE A30s

The pick when you want a laser map and nothing else. ILIFE lists LDS LiDAR with a SLAM algorithm, no-go zones, virtual walls, room selection and a remote, and states plainly that the robot vacuums only.

• $ Budget
• Laser wording LDS LiDAR with SLAM
• Suction Up to 10,000 Pa, Spot Mode
• Mop Vacuum only
• Dock No self-empty listed

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Buy it if

You want a map, no-go zones and room cleaning at the lowest tier, and you mop by hand or not at all.

Skip it if

You want a mop or a dock that empties itself. The maker says this model has no mopping function.

ILIFE says the A30s pairs LDS LiDAR with the SLAM algorithm to map your home and plan an efficient path. SLAM stands for simultaneous localization and mapping: the robot works out where it is while it draws the map. The ILIFE Clean app then adds no-go zones, virtual walls, schedules and cleaning by room or area, plus an automatic carpet boost that raises suction on rugs.

Suction is quoted at up to 10,000 Pa in Spot Mode. Treat that as the peak for one mode rather than the figure for a normal run. A dual anti-tangle brush is aimed at pet hair, and an included remote plus Alexa and Google Assistant cover control. Compatibility is 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi only.

Runtime and bin size are not stated, no self-emptying dock is listed, and obstacle avoidance beyond the laser is not described.

What stands out

• LDS LiDAR with SLAM routing
• No-go zones, virtual walls and room or area cleaning
• Automatic carpet boost
• Remote and voice control included

Trade-offs

• Vacuum only, no mop
• No self-emptying dock listed
• The 10,000 Pa figure applies to Spot Mode
• Runtime and bin size are not stated

3

Best budget pick from a familiar brand

iRobot Roomba 105 Vac

A simple, mapped robot from a familiar brand. iRobot lists ClearView LiDAR that maps the home and steers around obstacles, plus room targeting and keep-out zones in the Roomba Home app. It gives no pascal figure.

• $ Budget
• Laser wording ClearView LiDAR
• Obstacle avoidance Steers around obstacles
• Suction Not stated in Pa
• Dock No self-empty listed

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Buy it if

You want a laser-mapped robot from a name you already know, in a small or medium home you keep tidy.

Skip it if

You want a mop, a self-emptying dock or a stated suction number to compare with other brands.

The Roomba 105 Vac is iRobot's answer to the idea that a budget robot should still navigate properly. The listing says ClearView LiDAR "quickly maps your home to maximize coverage" while steering around obstacles, with sensors that stop it falling down stairs. In the Roomba Home app you can schedule and target rooms, change the number of passes and the suction level, and create keep-out zones.

iRobot does not give a pascal rating. It compares suction with its older 600 series, which says the 105 is stronger than those robots and nothing about how it stacks up against another brand. The robot recharges and resumes where it stopped, has a spot mode that works one patch for up to five minutes, and works with Alexa, Siri and Google Assistant. Setup and operation use a 2.4 GHz network.

No mop, runtime, bin volume or self-emptying dock is listed.

What stands out

• ClearView LiDAR mapping from a familiar brand
• Room targeting and keep-out zones in the app
• Recharges and resumes where it stopped
• Works with Alexa, Siri and Google Assistant

Trade-offs

• No mop listed
• No self-emptying dock listed
• Suction and runtime are not stated in numbers

4

Best mid-range LiDAR value

Roborock Q7 M5+

The best balance of laser map and daily convenience on this page. Roborock lists PreciSense LiDAR with real-time mapping, 10,000 Pa of suction, no-go zones and a RockDock Plus with a 2.7 L bag rated for up to 7 to 9 weeks.

• $$ Mid-range
• Laser wording PreciSense LiDAR
• Suction 10,000 Pa
• Mop Pad, 3 water levels
• Dock Self-empties, 7 to 9 weeks

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Buy it if

You can stretch one tier and want the dock to deal with the bin while a laser map handles the routes.

Skip it if

You want the pad washed for you, or a stated runtime; the listing gives neither.

This is the model that shows what one tier up buys beyond the map. Roborock describes PreciSense LiDAR as mapping the home with precision and real-time updates, so cleaning paths are optimized for homes with pets and several rooms. Suction is listed at 10,000 Pa (HyperForce), and a JawScrapers main brush plus a side brush that Roborock calls 0% hair-tangling are meant to resist wrap, even from long-haired breeds.

The dock is the headline. A 2.7 L sealed bag lets the robot go up to 7 to 9 weeks between emptying, according to the maker. The mop is a pad with three adjustable water-flow settings that vacuums and wipes in one pass. In the app you can schedule, run a spot clean and set no-go zones around pet areas. The app supports 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi only.

Runtime and bin volume of the robot itself are not stated, and the listing does not say the dock washes the pad.

What stands out

• PreciSense LiDAR with real-time mapping
• 10,000 Pa stated suction
• Self-emptying dock rated for 7 to 9 weeks
• Anti-tangle main and side brushes

Trade-offs

• Pad washing by the dock not listed
• Runtime is not stated
• Obstacle avoidance beyond the laser is not described

5

Best for a long-lasting dock

Dreame D20 Plus

The pick when you want the dock to disappear from your routine. Dreame lists LDS mapping with editable maps, multi-floor support and no-go zones, 13,000 Pa of suction and a 5L bag rated for up to 150 days.

• $$ Mid-range
• Laser wording LDS mapping, Pathfinder
• Suction 13,000 Pa
• Mop 350 ml tank, 32 water levels
• Dock Self-empties, up to 150 days

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Buy it if

You hate emptying a bin, want an editable map and need a combo that vacuums and mops in one run.

Skip it if

You want camera-style obstacle recognition or a stated mop-washing dock; neither is described.

Dreame's title for the D20 Plus names LDS mapping, and the feature list adds its Pathfinder tech, which creates editable, precise maps of the home. Dreame says no-go zones and multi-floor are supported, and that the robot works with Alexa, Siri and Google Home. Setup supports 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi only.

The numbers are generous for the tier. Suction is rated at 13,000 Pa (Vormax), an anti-tangle DuoBrush is meant for long hair and pet fur, and the robot carries a 500 ml dustbin and a 350 ml water tank with 32 water levels. The dock auto-empties into a 5L dust bag, and Dreame says that is up to 150 days of hands-free cleaning.

Obstacle avoidance beyond the laser, runtime and whether the dock washes the mop are not stated.

What stands out

• LDS mapping with editable maps and multi-floor support
• 5L dust bag rated for up to 150 days
• 13,000 Pa stated suction
• 32 water levels for the mop

Trade-offs

• Obstacle recognition is not described
• Mop washing by the dock is not listed
• Runtime is not stated

6

Best for laser obstacle avoidance

Narwal Freo X Plus

A laser-heavy mid-range robot. Narwal lists LiDAR SLAM 4.0 for a 360° view and a tri-laser system for obstacle avoidance, with 7,800 Pa of suction, a 280 ml mop tank and a dock rated for up to 7 weeks.

• $$ Mid-range
• Laser wording LiDAR SLAM 4.0
• Obstacle avoidance Tri-laser
• Suction 7,800 Pa
• Mop 280 ml tank

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Buy it if

You want the laser to handle both the map and the obstacles, and you have rugs you want the mop to stay off.

Skip it if

You want multi-floor maps or a stated runtime; the listing gives neither.

Narwal splits the laser job in two. LiDAR SLAM 4.0 gives the robot a 360° view of its surroundings for pathfinding, and a separate tri-laser system avoids hazards at what Narwal calls millimeter level, with edge sensors for cleaning around obstacles. The listing does not mention a camera.

The Freo X Plus mops with what Narwal rates as 6N of downward pressure from a 280 ml tank, and it detects rugs and lifts the mop 9 mm to keep them dry. A conical brush on a floating arm is meant to pass hair straight into the bag, and Narwal says dust is compressed in a sealed container for up to 7 weeks of hands-free cleaning. Suction is rated at 7,800 Pa. The listing says the robot supports 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi only.

Multi-floor maps, no-go zones, runtime and mop washing by the dock are not stated in the text we read.

What stands out

• LiDAR SLAM 4.0 plus a tri-laser obstacle system
• Mop lifts 9 mm on detected rugs
• Dock rated for up to 7 weeks of dust
• Hair-passing conical brush design

Trade-offs

• Multi-floor maps are not stated
• Runtime is not stated
• Mop washing by the dock is not listed

7

Best LiDAR without cameras

eufy C28

The premium pick for people who want a laser map and no camera on board. eufy lists LiDAR navigation that avoids objects of 3 by 3 by 3 cm and up without cameras, 15,000 Pa of suction, a roller mop and a station that empties, washes and dries.

• $$$ Premium
• Laser wording LiDAR navigation
• Suction 15,000 Pa
• Mop HydroJet roller, auto-washed
• Dock Self-empties, up to 75 days

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Buy it if

Privacy matters to you, you have pets, and you want a roller mop that is washed and dried by the dock.

Skip it if

You want a camera that can name objects, or you need a stated runtime or multi-floor maps.

eufy's C28 listing puts privacy first. It describes privacy-safe laser navigation: LiDAR that avoids obstacles of 3 by 3 by 3 cm or larger, such as furniture, toys and pet bowls, "without cameras." Whether a laser can tell a sock from a cable is a different question, and the listing does not claim it can.

The mop is a 28 cm HydroJet roller with 24 water ports, and eufy says it self-cleans while it mops and lifts 10.8 mm on short carpets. Suction is rated at 15,000 Pa with an automatic carpet boost, and the DuoSpiral brush is rated for hair up to 30 cm. The station empties dust into a 3L bag, washes the mop, dries it with 50°C hot air and collects the wastewater; eufy says it handles most maintenance for up to 75 days. Noise is listed at 54.89 dB.

Multi-floor maps, no-go zones and runtime are not stated in the listing.

What stands out

• LiDAR navigation with no cameras on board
• Roller mop with auto washing and hot-air drying
• 15,000 Pa stated suction
• Station rated for up to 75 days

Trade-offs

• No camera-style object recognition
• Multi-floor maps and no-go zones are not stated
• Runtime is not stated

8

Best premium retractable LiDAR

Roborock Qrevo Edge 3 Pro

The most complete laser robot here. Roborock lists a retractable LDS with 360° scanning, structured light and an RGB camera that recognizes over 300 obstacles, 36,000 Pa of suction, warm-water mopping and a dock rated for up to 65 days of dust.

• $$$ Premium
• Laser wording Retractable LDS, 360°
• Obstacle avoidance Structured light and RGB camera
• Suction 36,000 Pa
• Dock Self-empties, up to 65 days

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Buy it if

You want the laser map plus camera-level object recognition, thresholds and furniture clearance handled for you, and you will spend for it.

Skip it if

You want a low price or no camera on board; this is the opposite of both.

Roborock says the retractable LDS provides 360° scanning and precise mapping. Combined with structured light, an RGB camera and VertiBeam lateral obstacle avoidance, the robot recognizes over 300 obstacles and navigates around furniture, walls and everyday objects. The listing also lists a 3.13 inch clearance for reaching under beds and sofas, and says the chassis climbs 1.77 inch single-layer and 3.46 inch double-layer thresholds and handles carpets up to 1.81 inch thick by detaching the mop.

Suction is rated at 36,000 Pa. The mop spins at 200 RPM with up to 14 N of downward pressure and warm water, and the 10-in-1 dock washes it with 212°F water, dries it with 131°F air and empties dust for up to 65 days. In the app, SmartPlan 3.0 learns your habits, a Pet Care Hub gathers pet features, and you can mark curtains for the robot to clean behind. Setup supports 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi only.

Multi-floor maps and runtime are not stated, and the listing gives a 1 year warranty.

What stands out

• Retractable LDS with structured light and an RGB camera
• Recognizes over 300 obstacles per the maker
• Climbs double-layer thresholds up to 3.46 inch
• Hot-water mop wash and dock rated for up to 65 days

Trade-offs

• More dock and climbing than a small flat home needs
• Multi-floor maps are not stated
• Runtime is not stated

LiDAR vs Camera vs Gyro Navigation

These three words are used as if they were rivals, but they answer different questions. LiDAR answers where the robot is and where the walls are. A camera answers what an object is. A gyroscope answers how far the robot has turned. Most buying mistakes come from expecting one of them to do another's job.

LiDAR: The Map Maker

A laser sensor measures distance from the robot to whatever it hits. Repeat that all the way around and you have the outline of a room, which the robot can save, label and clean in an orderly route. That is why the features in this guide, from room selection to no-go zones and saved floor maps, follow the laser. The listings we read describe it with several names: LiDAR, LDS, SLAM and laser navigation. The ILIFE A30s pairs an LDS with SLAM, the Narwal Freo X Plus uses LiDAR SLAM 4.0, and the Roborock Q7 L5 and Q7 M5+ use PreciSense LiDAR.

Camera and Structured Light: The Object Spotters

Cameras and structured-light sensors look at what is in front of the robot rather than measuring the room. On the Qrevo Edge 3 Pro, Roborock combines structured light with an RGB camera and says it recognizes over 300 obstacles. The trade is privacy, and makers handle it differently: the eufy C28 listing stresses navigation without cameras, while the Narwal listing relies on three lasers for obstacle avoidance. If a camera worries you, read the privacy wording in the listing before you buy.

Gyroscope: The Cheap Alternative

A gyroscope-guided robot tracks its turns and can run in straight lines, but it usually keeps no saved map. That is fine for a studio and frustrating for a larger home, because there is nothing to select a room from and nothing to attach a no-go zone to. Our budget guide shows where that line falls in the lowest tier.

Retractable and Solid-State Lasers

The classic LiDAR robot has a round turret on top. It works, but it adds height, and a turret can snag when a robot squeezes under a low sofa. Makers are now looking for ways around that, and two of them show up in the listings we read.

The Retractable LDS on the Qrevo Edge 3 Pro

Roborock calls the Qrevo Edge 3 Pro's laser a retractable LDS. The listing does not explain the mechanism, so we cannot say how it folds or when. What it does say is that the robot has a 3.13 inch clearance for reaching under beds, sofas and other low furniture. If you have shallow furniture and want a laser map, that is the number to compare. The Qrevo family is covered in more detail in our Roborock Qrevo guide.

No Raised Turret on the Saros 10R

Roborock's listing for the Saros 10R says its StarSight Autonomous System 2.0 "eliminates the need for a raised LDS unit," so it can glide under beds, sofas and cabinets. The excerpt we read does not name the sensor that replaces the turret, and the listing does not use the term solid-state, so we do not either. We do not review that robot on this page.

The practical lesson is the same for both: a laser is not always a turret, so check the stated height and clearance before you assume a LiDAR robot will not fit under your furniture.

Multi-Floor Maps

A second storey is where a map earns its keep. A robot without a saved map starts from scratch every time you carry it upstairs. A robot with one remembers each floor separately, so you can send it to a room by name on either level.

Which Picks State Multi-Floor Support

Only some of these listings say so. Roborock states that the Q7 L5 saves multiple floor maps, and Dreame lists multi-floor support for the D20 Plus. For the others the listing is silent, so we write "not stated." Silence is not a no, but it is a reason to check the maker's page before you buy if two floors matter to you.

The Multi-Level Alternative

Roborock's Q10 S5+ is the alternative if multi-level mapping is the deciding factor. Its listing says the PreciSense LiDAR system scans 360° and supports multi-level mapping across different floors, alongside 10,000 Pa of suction, a 2.7 L bag rated for up to 70 days and sonic mopping. It is a different model from the eight reviewed above, so check its listing against the same points before you buy.

Stairs Still Need Hands

No listing here says the robot climbs stairs, and the Qrevo Edge 3 Pro's thresholds are not stairs. You carry the robot between floors. If stairs are your main concern, our guide to the best robot vacuums for stairs covers what is and is not possible.

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