Top Robot Vacuums and Mop Combos
While robots aren't able to replace a traditional vacuum for picking up ground-in debris such as metal screws or chunks of orzo pasta, they are excellent in sweeping dust, crumbs and hair from pets. The best models have intelligent navigation technology and object avoidance capabilities that help them maneuver around 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 smart features that make it easier to maintain than many competing models. The automatic bin emptying feature is among the most impressive features we've seen in a robot vacuum. It works well on carpets and hard floors. The app guides you through the entire process. It's also simple to use and set up. Its ability to restart the same place it left off during our tests is a great feature. It was able to do this for 77 minutes in one cleaning, before the battery died.
The i3+ EVO unlike the other robot vacuums we tested comes with a self-emptying bin that automatically disposes of debris into an external dirt compartment located on its charging base once it's full. The i3+ EVO can be kept from overfilling by a self-emptying bin. However it must be manually empty at the end of each cleaning session. The i3+ EVO dust bin can hold 2.4L, which is enough to last through four to five cleaning sessions.
The i3+ EVO, just like the i7 uses state-ofthe-art floor-tracking sensors that create maps. It can also allow you to navigate through neat rows. However the i3+ EVO only stores one map, whereas the i7 is able to store multiple maps. The i7 also has the ability to use its map to create no-go zones as well as virtual barriers, but the i3+ EVO cannot.
The i3+ EVO does a better job of picking up surface debris when compared to other robovacs that we have reviewed, but it is not the best at cleaning edges and corners. It is also less gentle on furniture, despite being remarkably quiet. It pulled chairs away from walls and made some collisions with the sides of our test bed, and was stuck to cords and toys during testing.
2. Black & Decker Q5 Pro
The Q5 Pro is an excellent choice, whether you are expanding your collection of robot vacuums or are just beginning to get started. It features an elegant design with a powerful navigation system, as well as useful automation at a reasonable cost. It's the best model for the money available at the moment, and it even matches other Roborock models which are more expensive in many ways.
This robot is great at cleaning floors that are dirty and its avoidance technology helps it steer clear of furniture legs or other obstacles. It also does well on carpet and earns the top score in our tests of navigation. The only issue is that it's more raucous than the other models we test and doesn't perform similarly in our user satisfaction and predicted reliability assessments.
The Q5 Pro has a very large 770ml dust bin that means you won't have to empty it as frequently as other 2-in-1 robots. Its 240-minute runtime is very generous compared to others we've tried. If the battery is depleted, it returns to its dock and recharges before resuming cleaning where it left off. You can control the Q5 Pro using the app or voice commands with Amazon Alexa and 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 vacuuming tests and mopping test. You can schedule cleaning times, set no-go zones and see the battery's condition, among other things. The app is simple to use, however it does not support Apple HomeKit. That feature is scheduled to be added in 2025. Apple changed its footnote on its website in early November to reflect that this feature has been delayed until 2025. HomeKit isn't compatible with several 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 reasonably priced. It offers an impressive set of features at a reasonable cost and features a stylish design. It can be controlled using the buttons on the machine, via the app or even using voice commands. The device has a long battery life and the vacuum container can be auto-emptied.
The TP-Link RV30 Plus does a excellent job of cleaning up messes of all kinds and is suitable for light mopping on hard floors. It comes with mopping cloths and a replacement sweeping brush as well as a HEPA filter. It can be combined with a smart home hub such as Amazon Alexa or Google Assistant for easy voice control. The TP-Link RV30 Plus is easy to set up and can be connected to a variety of floor surfaces with the automatic mode. This assures that the optimal results are achieved in each room and type of flooring.
You can select from three cleaning modes to suit your requirements. The vacuuming mode uses the smart sensor for detection of obstacles like furniture, stairs and edges. The mopping mode can be utilized to clean the floor automatically or to get rid of the stubborn stains and liquid spills. You can combine both functions to get a thorough and deep cleaning.
The TP-Link RV30 Plus has powerful suction, three settings for dry mopping and can swiftly remove dust, pet hairs, crumbs, and other debris from floors of any kind. It can also clean carpets without damaging them thanks to the special mops.
During the first mapping run, the TP-Link RV30 Plus scans and records the layout of your home by using its LiDAR and Gyro dual navigation system. You can alter the map within the app and split or merge rooms according to your preference. You can also create virtual walls and no-go zones to prevent the RV30 Plus from straying into areas you do not want.
4. Eufy iMop
The Eufy iMop is one of the top full-featured robot vacuum and mop combos for hard floors. It features a high-tech navigation system that does a great job of mapping your home's floor and even across several floor levels. self vacuum is well-designed and can automate cleaning to a large extent. It provides excellent obstacle avoidance and navigation.
This model utilizes an internal dToF LiDAR sensor to map your home and devise efficient cleaning routes. The iMop excelled in our assessment of the effectiveness of navigation and coverage and was efficient in getting around obstacles, such as furniture. It also finds its way to the base station in case it runs out of batteries during a cleaning session.
The spot cleaning mode lets you to clean a particular space on your floor. It can also be manually programmed to follow a fixed path, which is beneficial if you have narrow hallways or stairs. It was capable of cleaning carpets in our carpet cleaning evaluation, but it struggled with longer pile carpets and carpets. It can also be set to automatically raise the mop pad when it comes into contact with carpet, which is a fantastic feature to avoid mopping your carpets.
The iMop has an onboard dust bin as well as a water tank that it empties and refills at the end of each cleaning session. The onboard dust bin holds up to 2.5 Liters of debris and should only need emptying every few cleaning cycles. The water tank can handle half a dozen mopping session 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 multiple suction settings, mopping settings and scheduling. It allows you to set up virtual walls, no-go zones, and other restrictions so that the robot won't wander off into forbidden areas. The app also provides access to iMop status and errors messages.