Best quiet robot vacuums

In its favour

• The spec table rates it at 50 dB, the quietest figure listed here.
• No self-emptying station, so there is no burst of dock noise after each clean.
• Runs up to 200 minutes and auto-recharges and resumes on larger floors.

Good to know

• You empty the 340 ml dust box by hand after most runs.
• The mop is a simple tank and pad, with no washing or drying.

In its favour

• The listing describes the self-emptying station as ultra quiet in operation.
• The station holds up to 120 days of dirt and self-cleans at high temperatures.
• Dual cameras and onboard AI recognise over 120 objects and keep 150 mm from hazards.

Good to know

• No decibel figure is given for the robot or the station.
• Runtime and battery capacity are not stated on the listing.

In its favour

• Ultra slim 8 cm design with 22,000 Pa suction, according to the listing.
• Listed noise level of 52 dB and runtime of 220 minutes suit long, quiet runs.
• Double anti-tangle system and FlexiArm side brush help with hair and edges.

Good to know

• The listing bullets are very brief and do not describe the navigation system in detail.
• No threshold climbing height is given, so check door bars and rug edges.

In its favour

• Rated at 52 dB, with five suction levels to choose a quieter setting per room.
• Empties into a 3 L sealed bag that lasts up to 2 months.
• Daily or weekly schedules in the Tapo app let it run while you are out.

Good to know

• 5,300 Pa suction is low compared with the flagship models here.
• The noise of the emptying dock is not stated.

In its favour

• The app offers four suction speeds, starting with Silent, then Standard, Strong and Turbo.
• The dock washes and hot-air dries the mops and empties dust every 75 days.
• Runs up to 160 minutes in Standard mode on its 5,200 mAh battery.

Good to know

• No decibel figure is given for any mode.
• How loud the dock is while emptying is not stated.

In its favour

• Empties into a 4 L bagless bin in about 10 seconds, rated for up to 90 days.
• The 3,200 mAh battery is listed at over 200 minutes, covering up to 230 m².
• Returns to charge below 15% battery and resumes where it stopped.

Good to know

• Mopping is from a 200 ml tank on the robot, with no mop washing.
• The base bin needs washing by hand to stay fresh.

In its favour

• The listing says it runs at whisper-quiet levels that will not disturb sleep.
• Up to 220 minutes per charge, and it suggests scheduling charging at off-peak hours.
• The dock empties dust for up to 90 days and washes the mop at 45°C.

Good to know

• The quiet claim has no decibel figure behind it on the listing.
• Dock noise during emptying is not stated.