Top Robot Vacuums and Mop Combos
While robots aren't able to replace a conventional vacuum for picking up dirt-in particles like metal screws or chunks of orzo pasta, they're excellent at sweeping crumbs, dust and pet hair. The best models feature smart navigation technology and object avoidance capabilities which allow them to navigate around cords, toys and other obstacles in the household.
1. iRobot Roomba i3+ EVO
The iRobot Roomba i3+ is a great robot vacuum with several smart features that make it easier to maintain. The automatic bin emptying feature is among the most impressive features we've seen in a robot vacuum. It is a great choice for carpets and hard floors. The app guides you through the entire process. It's also easy to use and set up. Another impressive feature is the ability to return to where it began in our tests. It did this for 77 mins on one cleaning before running out of battery.
Contrary to other robovacs that we tested, the i3+ EVO comes with an automatic emptying bin that dumps debris into an external dirt compartment on the base of its charging when it's full. This reduces hands-on maintenance and helps keep the i3+ EVO from overfilling, but it still requires manually emptied after every cleaning session. The i3+ EVO's inner dust bin holds 2.4L of trash and is more than enough to last several cleaning sessions before you need to replace it.
This model, like the i7, uses cutting-edge floor-tracking sensors that create maps. It also lets you navigate in neat rows. The i3+ EVO can only keep one map, whereas the i7 is able to store multiple. The map of the i7 can be used to create virtual barriers and no-go zones, but not the i3+ EVO.
While the i3+ EVO is superior in removing debris on surfaces than the other robovacs we reviewed but it's not the best for cleaning corners and edges. It's also less gentle on furniture despite being relatively quiet. It was quite rough on furniture, since it moved chairs away. It also caused collisions with the sides of the bed.
2. Black & Decker Pro Q5
The Q5 Pro is an excellent option, whether you're expanding your robot vacuum collection or are just beginning to get started. It packs serious power, a smart navigation system, and handy automation into a sleek and stylish design at an affordable price. It's the most efficient pound-for pound model currently available and even beats some of Roborock's much pricier models in several ways.
This robot is great in cleaning floors that are dirty, and its avoidance tech helps it to steer away from furniture legs and other obstacles. It also performs well on carpets and scores a high score in our tests of navigation. It's only downside is that it's louder than other models, and doesn't perform as well in our satisfaction of the owner and predicted reliability assessments.
automated vacuum cleaner comes with a large dust container of 770ml, meaning that you won't have to empty it as often as other 2-in-1 robots. Its 240-minute runtime is also quite generous in comparison to other robots we've examined. When the battery is low it returns to its dock and automatically recharges, before starting cleaning where it stopped. You can manage the Q5 Pro via the app and use voice commands with Amazon Alexa or Google Assistant.
This is the first robot we've seen that has 3D mapping. This, along with other innovations, helped it perform exceptionally well in our vacuuming tests and mopping test. It allows you to plan cleaning schedules, create no-go zones, and view the battery's status, among other things. The app is simple to use, but it isn't compatible with Apple HomeKit. This feature is scheduled to be added in 2025. As of the beginning of November, Apple has updated a footnote on its website to note that the feature will be delayed until 2025. HomeKit isn't compatible with several other robots, however Siri Shortcuts are.
3. TP-Link Tapo RV30 Plus
The TP-Link Tapo RV30 Plus robot vacuum cleaner is an excellent choice if you are looking for a robot that can mop as well and is reasonably priced. It has a wide array of features at a reasonable cost and features a stylish design. You can control the device with different buttons on the device or through the app and even make use of voice commands. The device has an extended battery life and the vacuum container can be automatically empty.
The TP-Link RV30 Plus is a excellent vacuum cleaner that can handle standard messes. It can also be used to gently mop on hard floors. It comes with mopping cloths that can be replaced and a sweeper brush, and a HEPA filter. It can be used in conjunction with a smart home hub, such as Amazon Alexa or Google Assistant for easy voice control. The TP-Link RV30 Plus can be easily set up, and connected to different flooring surfaces using the automatic mode. This guarantees that the optimal results are achieved in each room and type of floor.
Three cleaning modes are available to fit your requirements. The vacuuming mode utilizes the smart sensor to detect of obstacles like stairs, furniture and edges. The mopping mode is used to automatically clean floors or remove stubborn liquid spills and stains. You can combine both functions to achieve the most thorough and thorough cleaning.
The TP-Link RV30 Plus has an impressive suction and 3 settings for dry mopping and can quickly remove dust, pet hairs, crumbs and other debris from any flooring kind. It can also clean carpets without damaging them thanks to the specially designed mops.
In its initial mapping session, TP-Link RV30 Plus scans your home and saves it by using its dual navigation system that consists of LiDAR and Gyro. The map can be edited in the app, and you can merge or split rooms as you'd like. You can also design virtual walls and no-go zones that will stop the RV30 Plus from wandering into areas you don't want to be in.
4. Eufy iMop
The Eufy iMop is one of the top full-featured robot vacuums and mops for hard floors. It features a high-tech navigation system that does an outstanding job of mapping your home even across multiple floor levels. The base station is well-designed and automates cleaning to a large extent. It also provides amazing navigation and obstacle avoidance.
This model uses an internal dToF LiDAR sensor to identify your home's location, and create efficient cleaning routes. The iMop awed us with its navigation efficiency and coverage evaluations, and it was very efficient in avoiding obstacles, including furniture. It is also able to find its way back to the base station in case it is unable to recharge its batteries during a cleaning session.
It also has a spot cleaning mode that lets you to mop or clean an part of your floor. And it can be manually programmed to follow a predetermined path, which is useful in narrow staircases or hallways. It did a decent job of cleaning carpets in our carpet cleaning test however, it had trouble with longer pile carpets and rug. It can also be set to automatically raise the mop pad whenever it comes into contact with carpet, which is a wonderful feature if you want to avoid mopping your carpets.
The iMop includes an onboard dustbin as well as a water tank that is empty at the conclusion of every cleaning session. The dust bin onboard can hold up to 2.5 liters and needs to be cleaned every two cleaning cycles. The water tank can withstand half a dozen mopping sessions before it runs dry. The iMop is much easier to clean and maintain than a typical robot cleaner, which could be an important selling point for busy families.
The iMop smartphone app is simple to use and comes with a variety of configuration options. It has various suction settings, mopping settings and scheduling. It also lets you create virtual walls and no-go zones, to ensure that the robot doesn't wander into rooms that are off limits. The app also provides access to iMop status and error messages.