Cordless stick vacuum vs robot vacuum: Stick wins for small apartments

A stick vacuum is faster and cheaper for small spaces—you can vacuum the whole place in five minutes. Robot vacuums cost more, take longer, and still miss corners and under furniture. The convenience of a robot is overrated when you’re never far from an outlet, and maintenance is about the same effort as using a stick. Only consider a robot if you have heavy-shedding pets and hard floors.