Large-debris handling is supported by tests with heavier or medium-sized debris, with reviewers saying the robot pulled everything in cleanly or picked up everyday debris quickly.
Large debris handling is generally good on hard floors and rugs, with Cheerios, cat litter, pancake mix, and sand examples. Performance is strong overall but not always class-leading against every competitor.
Large-debris handling is lightly supported by one hands-on review that tested crumbs and pet hair in everyday home conditions; PCMag’s rice test is scored separately under hard-floor large debris.