Are you still pushing around an old, out-of-date vacuum? If you have kids or pets, you probably understand how hard it can be to keep your floors feeling nice and clean. Today’s vacuums are light, powerful and cordless to make housework much quicker. There are even robotic vacuums, which offer a great way to completely eliminate the chore of manually clean floors. However, when choosing between a traditional and robotic vacuum, you’ll want to consider a few things.

Here is a review of a few top-of-the-line robot vs, traditional vacuums to help make your choice that much easier:

1. Dyson Cyclone V10 Absolute

With three power modes, the Dyson Cyclone V10 Absolute can handle all floor types. It features the suction power of a larger machine but with the versatility of being cord-free. This model features a filtration system that removes 99.97% of particles from expelled air. One of the major perks of this model is the ability to quickly transform into handheld mode. Here are the specs:

• Run time: 60 minutes
• Weight: 5.88 LBS
• Price: $500 USD

2. iRobot Roomba 980

If you are truly sick of vacuuming your own house, step into the future with this hands-free, automated vacuum. The iRobot Roomba 980 can be programmed, scheduled and controlled from your smartphone. It automatically recharges after it’s 120-minute runtime, then resumes cleaning until the entire job is finished. With patented tangle-free brushes and plenty of suction, this automatic vacuum is strong enough to handle dirt and pet hair with ease. Including these specs:

• Run Time: 120 minutes
• Weight: 8.69 LBS
• Price: $930 USD

3. Dyson V8 Absolute

This lightweight machine still has plenty of suction power to pick up large and small debris. Featuring both a soft roller cleaner head for hardwood floors and a powerful motorized cleaner head for use on carpets. Easy dirt ejection means you don’t have to get your hands dirty when emptying the bin. The Dyson V8 Absolute is also equipped with an instant trigger so you only use the battery when you need it. Specs on this vacuum are:

• Run Time: 40 minutes
• Weight: 5.75 LBS
• Price: $450 USD

4. Gtech AirRam MK2

With its powerful rotating brush, the Gtech AirRam is designed to pick up and trap pet hair and other debris away with ease. The ability to move between hard floors, tile, and carpets without changing settings means you can spend less time fidgeting with your appliances and more time enjoying a clean house. A convenient LED light tells you how much battery power it left. Debris is compressed into an easy empty capsule, with these offerings:

• Run Time: 40 minutes
• Weight: 7.05 LBS
• Price: $330 USD

5. Shark IF250UK

This dual-battery model provides powerful suction with lightweight maneuverability. Two batteries eliminate the need to wait while your vacuum recharges. It can be transformed into hand-held mode as well as extended to reach high up places. This model comes with a plug converter for customers in the US. Features include:

• Run time: Up to 44 minutes
• Weight: 8.8 LBS
• Price: $385 USD