Top Robot Vacuums and Mop Combos
Robots aren't quite as adept at picking up debris like screws made of metal or pieces of pasta. They are however excellent at cleaning pet hair, dust, and food particles. The best models are equipped with intelligent navigation systems, which helps them avoid cords, toys, and other obstacles in the household.
1. Roomba iRobot i3+ from iRobot EVO
The iRobot Roomba i3+ EVO is a great robot vacuum with a number of innovative features that make it much easier to maintain than most competing models. The automatic bin emptying feature is one of the most useful features we've encountered in a robotic vacuum. It is a great choice for carpets as well as hard floors. The app guides you through the entire process. It's also easy to use and set up. Another notable feature is its ability to return to the spot where it was when we tested it. It did this for 77 minutes on one cleaning, before running out of battery.
The i3+ EVO, unlike some of the other robot vacuums we have tested, comes with a self-emptying bin that automatically dumps debris in an external dirt compartment located on its charging base when it's full. The i3+ EVO can be kept from overfilling thanks to a self-emptying container. However it still needs to be manually empty at the end of each cleaning session. The i3+ EVO's inner dust bin holds 2.4L of debris that is more than enough to last five or four cleaning sessions before you have to replace it.
The i3+ EVO, just like the i7, uses cutting-edge floor-tracking sensors to produce maps. It also lets you navigate through neat rows. The i3+ EVO can only keep one map, whereas the i7 is able to store multiple. The i7's map is used to create virtual barriers and no-go zones but not the i3+ EVO.
The i3+ EVO does a better job of removing debris from the surface when compared to other robovacs that we have looked at, but it's not the best at cleaning corners and edges. It's also less gentle on furniture, despite being fairly quiet. It moved chairs away from walls, and made some collisions with the sides of our bed, and it was stuck to cords and toys during testing.
2. Black & Decker Pro Q5
If you're looking to increase your robot vacuum collection or just beginning your journey using one, the Q5 Pro is a great choice. It packs serious power, advanced navigation and a user-friendly automation into a sleek and stylish design at a price that is affordable. It's the most affordable pound-for-pound model currently available and is even better than some of Roborock's more expensive models in a variety of ways.
This robot is excellent at cleaning floors that are bare and its avoidance technology helps it steer away from furniture legs or other obstacles. It also does well on carpet and earns an excellent score in our tests of navigation. The only issue is that it's a little noisier than many other models we test and it doesn't do as well in our owner satisfaction or predicted reliability tests.
The Q5 Pro has a very large dust bin of 770ml which means you won't have to empty it as frequently as other 2-in-1 robots. Its 240-minute runtime is also quite generous in comparison to other robots we've tested. When the battery is running low, it returns automatically to its dock, where it recharges and then resumes cleaning from where it was when it stopped. You can manage the Q5 Pro via the app and use voice commands with Amazon Alexa or Google Assistant.
This is one of the first robots we've seen incorporate 3D mapping. This, along with other innovations made it perform extremely well in our tests for vacuuming and mopping test. You can schedule cleanings or set up no-go zones. You can also see the battery status. The app is easy to use, but it does not support Apple HomeKit. That feature is scheduled to be added in 2025. As of November 1, Apple has updated a footnote on its website to reflect that the feature will be delayed until 2025. HomeKit is not compatible with several other robots, however Siri Shortcuts are.
3. TP-Link Tapo RV30 Plus
The TP-Link Tapo R30 Plus robot vacuum cleaner is a fantastic option if you're looking for a machine that is able to mop and is affordable. It has a stylish design and impressive features for its price. It is possible to operate the device by using various buttons on the machine or through the app and even make use of voice commands. The device has an extended battery life and the vacuum container can be auto-emptied.
The TP-Link RV30 Plus does a excellent job of cleaning up normal messes and is suitable for light mopping on hard floors. It comes with mopping cloths and a replacement sweeper brush, as well as a HEPA filter. It can be paired with a smart home hub, such as Amazon Alexa or Google Assistant for convenient voice control. The TP-Link RV30 Plus can be easily set up, and connected to different floor surfaces with the automatic mode. This will ensure the most effective cleaning results for each area and floor type.
You can select three cleaning options to meet your requirements. The vacuuming mode makes use of the smart sensor for detection of obstacles such as furniture, stairs and edges. The mopping feature can be utilized to automatically clean floors or to remove stubborn liquid spills and stains. You can combine the two functions to get the most thorough and thorough cleaning.
With a powerful suction, and 3 settings for dry mopping, the TP-Link RV30 Plus effortlessly removes dust, pet hair and other crumbs from all flooring types. It can also clean carpets without damaging them due to the specially designed mop.
During its first mapping run, TP-Link RV30 Plus scans your home and saves it with its dual navigation system that consists of LiDAR and Gyro. The map can be edited using the app, and you can merge or divide rooms as you'd like. You can also design virtual walls and no-go zones to stop the RV30 Plus from wandering in areas you don't want to be in.
4. Eufy iMop
The Eufy iMop is one of the best full-featured robot vacuums and mops for hard floors. It features a high-tech mapping system that maps your home even across multiple floors. The well-designed base station almost fully automates the cleaning process. It is a great obstacle avoidance system and navigation.
This model uses an internal dToF LiDAR sensor to map your home and devise efficient cleaning routes. The iMop received high marks for its accuracy and navigation. It also did a great job of avoiding obstacles such as furniture. It is also able to find its way to the base station in case it runs out of batteries during a cleaning session.
It also comes with a spot cleaning mode that lets you to clean or mop an part of your floor. It can also be manually programmed to follow a predetermined route, which is helpful for narrow staircases or hallways. In our carpet cleaning test it was successful in cleaning carpets. However, it struggled to clean carpets and rugs with thick piles. It is also able to automatically raise the mop pad once it encounters carpet, which is a fantastic feature to not mop your carpets.
The iMop comes with an onboard dust bin and a water tank which it is filled and refilled at the end of each cleaning session. The dust bin that is onboard can hold up to 2.5 liters of debris. It should only need emptying every couple of cleaning cycles. The water tank is able to handle half a dozen mopping sessions before it is dry. auto vacuum requires less maintenance and cleaning than an standard robot vacuum, which could be a big selling point for busy families.
The iMop smartphone app is easy-to-use and comes with a variety of configuration options. It offers multiple suction settings, mopping settings and scheduling. It also lets you design virtual walls and no-go zones so the robot won't wander into rooms that are off limits. The app also allows access to the iMop status and errors messages.