Top Robot Vacuums and Mop Combos
While robots aren't able to replace a conventional vacuum in picking up ground-in debris such as metal screws and chunks of orzo pasta, they're great at sweeping dust, crumbs and hair from pets. The best models have intelligent navigation technology and a feature to avoid objects that allow them to maneuver around cords, toys and other obstacles in the household.
1. Roomba iRobot i3+ from iRobot EVO
The iRobot Roomba i3+ is an excellent robot vacuum that comes with many smart features that make it easier to maintain. Its automatic bin emptying is one of the most convenient features we've encountered in the form of a robot and it is compatible on both hard floors and carpets. It's also easy to set up and operate and the app will guide you step-by-step through the process. Its ability to resume where it left off during our tests is a great feature. It was able to do this for 77 minute on one cleaning, before the battery ran out.
The i3+ EVO, unlike some of the other robot vacuums that we tested comes with a self-emptying bin that automatically dumps debris in an external dirt compartment on the base of its charging once it is fully filled. This makes it easier to maintain the unit and helps keep the i3+ EVO from overfilling, but it still needs to be manually empty after each cleaning session. The i3+ EVO's inner dust bin can hold 2.4L of waste and is enough to last four or five cleaning sessions before needing to replace it.
Like the i7, this model uses state-of-the-art floor sensors to create maps and navigate 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.
The i3+ EVO is more effective of removing debris from the surface in comparison to other robovacs that we have examined, but it's not the most effective in cleaning edges and corners. It's also less gentle on furniture, despite being relatively quiet. It pulled chairs away from walls and caused some collisions with the sides of our test bed, and became stuck on cords and toys during testing.
2. Black & Decker Q5 Pro
The Q5 Pro is an excellent option, whether you're expanding your robot vacuum collection or just starting out. It packs a lot of power, advanced navigation and a user-friendly automation into a slick design at a price that is affordable. It's the best value for the money on the market at the moment, and it even matches other Roborock models which are more expensive in a variety of ways.
This robot is fantastic at cleaning floors that are bare and its avoidance technology assists it in staying clear of furniture legs or other obstacles. It also excels on carpets and scores an excellent score in our tests on navigation. The only drawback is that it's louder than other models and doesn't do better in our user-satisfaction and predicted reliability assessments.
The Q5 Pro comes with a large dust container of 770ml. This means you won't need to empty it as frequently as other 2-in-1 robots. The Q5 Pro's 240 minute running time is also impressive when contrasted with other 2-in-1 robots we have tested. If the battery is depleted it goes back to its dock and automatically recharges before continuing cleaning where it left off. You can control the Q5 Pro using the app or voice commands via Amazon Alexa and 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 tests. It is possible to schedule cleanings and create no-go zones. You can also see the status of your battery. The app is simple to use, though it isn't compatible with Apple HomeKit and that feature is expected to be available in 2025. As of the beginning of November, Apple has updated a footnote on its website to reflect that this feature will be delayed until 2025. Some other robots won't work with HomeKit however, a lot of them work with Siri Shortcuts.
3. TP-Link Tapo RV30 Plus
If you're looking for a robot vacuum cleaner that can also mop, and is a great value, the TP-Link Tapo RV30 Plus is the best choice. It has a stylish design and a lot of amazing features for the price. You can control it with the buttons on the device through the app or even using 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 messes of all kinds and is suitable for light mopping on hard floors. It comes with mopping cloths and a replacement sweeper brush, as well as an HEPA filter. It can be connected to a smart hub like Amazon Alexa or Google Assistant to allow voice control. The TP-Link RV30 Plus is easy to set up and is connected to a range of floor surfaces using the automatic mode. This will ensure the most effective cleaning results for each area and floor type.
Three cleaning modes are available to fit your needs. The vacuuming mode makes use of the smart sensor to detect of obstacles, such as stairs, furniture edges, and stairs. The mopping mode is used to sweep the floor automatically or to remove staining and liquid spills. You can combine both features to provide a thorough and deep cleaning.
The TP-Link RV30 Plus comes with an impressive suction and 3 settings for dry mopping and can quickly remove dust, pet hairs, crumbs, and other debris from floors of any type. It can clean carpets without damaging the flooring because of specially designed mop heads.
In the initial mapping run, the TP-Link RV30 Plus scans and stores the home's layout by using its LiDAR and Gyro dual navigation system. The map can be edited using the app and you can join or divide rooms however you like. You can also design virtual walls and no-go zones to stop the RV30 Plus from straying into areas you don't wish to visit.
4. Eufy iMop
The Eufy iMop is one of the most powerful fully-featured robot vacuums and mops for hard floors. It has a high-tech navigation system that does an outstanding job of mapping your home's layout, even across multiple floors. The base station is well-designed and can automate cleaning to a great extent. cleaning robots is a great obstacle avoidance system and navigation.
This model makes use of a dToF internal LiDAR sensor to map your home, creating efficient cleaning routes. The iMop excelled in our navigation efficiency and coverage evaluations and was also efficient in eliminating obstacles, like furniture. It can also find its way back to the base station if it runs out of batteries during an exercise of cleaning.
The spot cleaning mode allows you to clean a particular area on your floor. And it can be manually programmed to follow a fixed path, which is beneficial in narrow staircases or hallways. In our carpet cleaning test it did a good job cleaning carpets. However, it had a difficult time to clean carpets and rugs with longer piles. It can be set up to raise the mop pad when it comes into contact with carpet. This is an excellent feature for those who want to avoid having to mop their carpets.
The iMop has an onboard dust bin and a water tank which it fills and refills at the end of each cleaning session. The dust bin on board can hold up to 2.5 liters of debris and should only need emptying every few cleaning cycles. The water tank can handle about a dozen mopping sessions before it is empty. The iMop requires less maintenance and cleaning than the average robot vacuum, which could be a major selling point for busy families.
The iMop smartphone app is user-friendly and has a lot of configuration options. It comes with a variety of suction modes, mopping settings and scheduling. It lets you create virtual walls, no-go zones and other restrictions to ensure that your robot doesn't wander into areas that aren't safe for it. In addition, the app provides access to your iMop's status as well as errors messages.