Top Robot Vacuums and Mop Combos
Robots aren't so good at picking up debris like screws made of metal or pieces of pasta. But they're excellent at brushing away pet hair, dust, and food particles. The best models are equipped with 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 an excellent robot vacuum that has a variety of smart features that make it much easier to maintain than many competing models. The automatic bin emptying feature is one of the most efficient features we've seen on a robot and it is compatible with both hard floors and carpets. The app guides you through the entire process. It is also easy to use and set up. Its ability to resume where it left off in our tests is a great feature. It was able to do this for 77 minute on one cleaning before the battery was exhausted.
Contrary to other robovacs we've tested, the i3+ EVO comes with self-emptying bins that dump debris into an external dirt compartment on its charging base when it's full. The i3+ EVO can be kept from overfilling by a self-emptying bin. However it still needs to be manually emptied at the end of each cleaning session. The i3+ EVO dustbin can hold 2.4L that is enough to last through four to five cleaning sessions.
Similar to the i7, this model uses state-of-the-art floor tracking sensors to create maps and navigate neat rows. The i3+ EVO can only store one map, while the i7 can store multiple. The i7 can also make use of its map to create no-go zones as well as virtual barriers, but the i3+ EVO can't.
The i3+ EVO is more effective of removing debris from the surface compared to some other robovacs we've looked at, but it's not the best in cleaning edges and corners. It's also less gentle on furniture, despite being fairly quiet. It was a bit rough on furniture, as it forced chairs away. It also made some collisions against the sides of the bed.
2. Black & Decker Q5 Pro
If you're looking to increase your collection of robot vacuums, or just starting out using one, the Q5 Pro is a great choice. It offers a sleek design, powerful navigation, and efficient automation at a low cost. It's the most affordable model for the money on the market currently, and it even matches the Roborock models that are much more expensive in many ways.
This robot does an excellent job of cleaning floors that are not clean, and its avoidance technology helps it stay clear of furniture legs and other obstacles. It also performs well on carpet and earns a high score in our navigation tests. The only issue is that it's more raucous than the other models we test, and it doesn't fare similarly in our user satisfaction and predicted reliability tests.
The Q5 Pro has a very large 770ml dust bin that means you won't have to empty it as often as other 2-in-1 robots. The Q5 Pro's 240-minute run time is also a lot when compared to other 2-in-1 robots that we tested. When the battery is low, it will automatically return to its dock, where it recharges and then resumes cleaning from where it was when it stopped. You can control the Q5 Pro via the app and also use voice commands using Amazon Alexa or Google Assistant.
This is the first robot we've seen that incorporates 3D mapping. This, along with other innovations made it perform extremely well in our tests of vacuuming and mopping test. You can schedule cleanings or set up no-go zones. You can also check the battery's status. The app is simple to use, even though it isn't compatible with Apple HomeKit and that feature is expected to be available in 2025. Apple updated its website's footnote in early November to reflect that this feature has been delayed until 2025. budget robot vacuum don't work with HomeKit however, a lot of them are compatible with Siri Shortcuts.
3. TP-Link Tapo RV30 Plus
If you are looking for a robotic vacuum cleaner that is able to mop and is affordable, the TP Link Tapo RV30 Plus is the best option. It features a sleek design and impressive features for its price. You can control it with the buttons on the machine, via the app or even with voice commands. The device is powered by batteries, and the vacuum container is able to automatically empty itself.
The TP-Link RV30 Plus does a very good job at vacuuming standard messes and is suitable for light mopping on hard floors. It comes with a new sweeping brush and mopping cloth as well as an HEPA-filter. It can be connected to an intelligent hub such as Amazon Alexa or Google Assistant to control the device using voice. The TP-Link RV30 Plus can be easily set up, and connected to various floor surfaces by using the automatic mode. This will ensure the most effective cleaning results for each room and floor type.
Three cleaning modes are available to fit your needs. The vacuuming mode is a thorough cleaning of the room. It makes use of the sensor's smart technology to detect edges furniture, stairs, furniture and other obstacles. The mopping mode can be used to automatically clean floors or to get rid of stubborn liquid spills and stains. Another option is to combine the two features for a thorough and thorough cleaning.
With a powerful suction, and 3 settings for dry mopping, the TP-Link RV30 Plus effortlessly removes dust, pet hair, crumbs and other particles from all types of flooring. The device can clean carpets without damaging the material because of specially designed mops.
During the first mapping session the TP-Link RV30 Plus scans and stores the layout of your home by using its LiDAR and Gyro dual navigation system. The map can be edited within the app and you can combine or divide rooms however you'd prefer. You can also create virtual walls and no-go zones to stop the RV30 Plus from entering areas you don't want to enter.
4. Eufy iMop
The Eufy iMop robot vacuum and mop is one of best fully-featured machines for hard flooring. It has a high-tech navigation system that does an excellent job of mapping your home's floor, even across multiple floor levels. The well-designed base station nearly completely automates the cleaning process. It also offers amazing obstacle avoidance and navigation.
This model makes use of a dToF internal LiDAR sensor to identify your home's location, and create efficient cleaning routes. The iMop excelled in our navigation efficiency and coverage evaluations and was efficient in avoiding obstacles, including furniture. It's also able to find its way back to the base station which is a nice feature in the event it runs out of battery during a cleaning session.
It also comes with a spot cleaning mode that lets you to mop or clean the specific part of your floor. It can also be programmed to follow a particular direction. This is ideal for narrow stairs or hallways. In our carpet cleaning test, it did a good job cleaning carpets. However, it struggled to clean carpets and rugs with larger piles. It is able to lift the mop pad automatically when it comes into contact with carpet. This is a fantastic feature for those who wish to not have to mop their carpets.
The iMop features an onboard dust bin and a water tank that it empties and refills at the end of each cleaning session. The dust bin onboard can hold up to 2.5 liters and needs to be empty every two cleaning cycles. The water tank can handle more than a dozen mopping sessions before it is empty. The iMop requires less maintenance and cleaning than an standard robot vacuum, which could be a big selling point for busy families.
The mobile app for iMop is user-friendly and comes with a variety of options for setting up. It comes with a variety of suction modes, mopping settings and scheduling. It allows you to create virtual walls, no-go zones and other limitations to ensure that the robot won't wander off into prohibited areas. Additionally, the app lets you view your iMop's status and warnings about errors.