Top Robot Vacuums and Mop Combos
While robots aren't able to replace a traditional vacuum in picking up dirt-in particles like metal screws and chunks of orzo pasta, they're great at sweeping crumbs, dust and hair from pets. The best models have smart navigation technology, which can help them avoid cords, toys and other household obstacles.
1. Roomba iRobot i3+ from iRobot EVO
The iRobot Roomba i3+ EVO is a great robot vacuum with a number of clever features that make it much easier to maintain than most competing models. The automatic bin emptying feature is one of the most convenient features we've seen in a robot, and it works well on both hard floors and carpets. The app guides you through the entire process. It's also simple to use and set up. Another feature that is impressive is its ability to return to where it left off in our tests--it did this for 77 minutes on one cleaning before running out of battery.
top robot vacuum to other robovacs that we test, the i3+ EVO features a self-emptying bin that dumps debris into an external dirt compartment on the base of its charging when it's full. This makes it easier to maintain the unit and helps keep the i3+ EVO from overfilling, but it still requires manually empty after each cleaning session. The i3+ EVO dustbin can hold 2.4L, which is enough to last through four to five cleaning sessions.
Similar to the i7, this model is equipped with state-of-the-art floor tracking sensors to create maps and navigate neat rows. However, the i3+ EVO only stores a single map while the i7 has the capacity to store multiple maps. The i7 can also make use of its map to create no-go zones as well as virtual barriers, however the i3+ EVO can't.
While the i3+ EVO is more effective in picking up debris on surfaces than the other robovacs that we tested, it's not the best in terms of cleaning corners and edges. It is also less gentle on furniture, despite being fairly quiet. It was quite rough on furniture as it moved chairs away. It also caused collisions with the sides of the test bed.
2. Black & Decker Pro Q5
The Q5 Pro is an excellent choice, whether you are expanding your collection of robot vacuums or just starting out. It packs serious power, smart navigation and easy automation into a sleek and stylish design for a reasonable price. It's the best value for the money on the market at the moment, and it even matches the Roborock models that are more expensive in many ways.
This robot does a fantastic job of cleaning floors that are not clean, and its avoidance technology assists it in avoiding furniture legs and other obstacles. It also does well on carpets, and earns a high score for our tests of navigation. The only issue is that it's more noisy than other models and doesn't do better in our user-satisfaction and predicted reliability assessments.
The Q5 Pro has a very large dust bin of 770ml which means you don't have to empty it as often as other 2-in-1 robots. The Q5 Pro's 240 minute running time is also generous when contrasted with other 2-in-1 robots we have tested. When the battery is low it returns to its dock and automatically recharges, before starting cleaning where it stopped. You can control 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 incorporates 3D mapping. This along with other advances, helped it perform exceptionally well in our tests for vacuuming and mopping test. You can schedule cleanings and create no-go zones. You can also view the battery status. The app is easy to use, but it doesn't support Apple HomeKit; that feature is scheduled to be added by 2025. As of the beginning of November, Apple has updated a footnote on its website to note that this feature will be delayed until 2025. HomeKit is not compatible with other robots, but 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 vacuum that can also mop and is affordable. It is stylish in design and amazing features for the money. You can control it using the buttons on the machine, via the app or even with voice commands. The device is powered by batteries, and the vacuum container can automatically empty itself.
The TP-Link RV30 Plus does a great job at cleaning up normal messes and is suitable for light mopping on hard floors. It comes with a replacement sweeping brush and mopping cloth as well as a HEPA-filter. It can be combined with a smart home hub like Amazon Alexa or Google Assistant for easy voice control. The TP-Link RV30 Plus is easy to set up and is connected to a variety of floor surfaces using the automatic mode. This ensures the most effective cleaning results for each room and floor type.
You can select three cleaning modes that will meet your requirements. The vacuuming mode cleans the entire room and uses the sensor's smart technology to detect edges, stairs, furniture and other obstacles. The mopping mode is utilized to automatically clean the floor or to remove stubborn stains and liquid spills. A third option allows you to combine both modes to provide a more thorough and thorough cleaning.
With powerful suction and three settings for dry mopping, TP-Link RV30 Plus quickly picks up pet hair, dust, crumbs and other particles from all flooring types. The device can even clean carpets without damaging them thanks to the special mops.
During the first mapping session, the TP-Link RV30 Plus scans and records the layout of your home using its LiDAR and Gyro dual navigation system. The map can be edited using the app and you can join or split rooms as you prefer. You can also create virtual walls and no-go zones to prevent the RV30 Plus from wandering in areas you do not wish to visit.
4. Eufy iMop
The Eufy iMop robot vacuum and mop is one of best full-featured robots for hard flooring. It features a high-tech navigation system that does an outstanding job of mapping your home's layout even across multiple floor levels. The base station is well-designed, and automates cleaning to a large extent. It is a great obstacle avoidance system and navigation.
This model uses a dToF internal LiDAR sensor to map your home, creating efficient cleaning routes. The iMop was a winner in our analysis of coverage and navigation efficiency and was also good at eliminating obstacles, like furniture. It's also able to find its way back to the base station which is a great feature in the event that it runs out of battery during a cleaning session.
It also has a spot cleaning mode that lets you to clean or mop a specific part of your floor. It can also be manually programmed to follow a certain direction. This is a great option if you have narrow stairs or hallways. In our carpet cleaning test, it was successful in cleaning carpets. However, it was unable to clean rugs and carpets with thick piles. It is also possible to set it to automatically lift the mop pad once it comes in contact with carpet. This is a fantastic feature to avoid mopping your carpets.
The iMop features an onboard dust bin and a water tank which it fills and refills at the end of each cleaning session. The dust bin onboard can hold up to 2.5 Liters and only has to be cleaned every two cleaning cycles. The water tank is capable of handling half a dozen mopping session before running out. The iMop requires less maintenance and cleaning than an average robot vacuum, which could be a major selling point for busy families.
The smartphone app of iMop is user-friendly and packed with options for configuration. It comes with different suction settings, mopping settings and scheduling. It allows you to set up virtual walls, no-go zones and other restrictions to ensure that your robot doesn't wander off into forbidden areas. In addition, the app gives you access to your iMop's status as well as error messages.