Top Robot Vacuums and Mop Combos
Robots aren't so good at picking up debris like metal screws or pieces of pasta. They are however excellent at brushing away pet hair, dust and dust. The best models have intelligent navigation technology that can help them avoid cords, toys and other obstacles in the household.
1. Roomba iRobot i3+ from iRobot EVO
The iRobot Roomba i3+ is an excellent robot vacuum with several smart features that make it easier to maintain. The automatic bin emptying feature is one of the most convenient features we've seen in an iRobot, and it works well with hard floors as well as carpets. It's also simple to set up and use, with the app guiding you step-by-step through the procedure. Its ability to resumptuate the same place it left off during our tests is a great feature. It could do this for 77 minutes in one cleaning, and then the battery died.
Contrary to other robovacs we tested, the i3+ EVO features self-emptying bins that dump debris into an external dirt compartment on the base of its charging when it's full. The i3+ EVO can be prevented from overfilling thanks to a self-emptying container. However, it must still be emptied manually at the end of each cleaning session. The i3+ EVO's inner dust bin holds 2.4L of waste that is more than enough to last several cleaning sessions before you have to replace it.
Like the i7, this model also uses the latest floor tracking sensors to create maps and navigate in neat rows. The i3+ EVO can only store one map, while the i7 can store multiple. The i7's map is used to create virtual barriers and no-go zones, but not the i3+ EVO.
Although the i3+ EVO is better in picking up dirt and debris from surfaces than the other robovacs we reviewed but it's not the best in terms of cleaning edges and corners. It's also more abrasive on furniture, despite being fairly quiet. It was quite rough on furniture as it pushed 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, a smart navigation system and easy automation into a sleek design at an affordable price. It's the most affordable pound-for-pound model available today and is even better than Roborock's higher-priced models in many ways.
This robot does a great job cleaning bare floors and its avoidance system helps it steer clear of furniture legs and other obstacles. It also does well on carpets and gets a high score in our tests of navigation. The only drawback is that it's louder than other models and doesn't do as well in our satisfaction of the owner and predicted reliability assessments.
The Q5 Pro has a very large dust bin of 770ml which 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 a lot when in comparison 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 resumes cleaning where it began. You can manage the Q5 Pro using the app or voice commands using Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant.
This is the first robot we've seen that incorporates 3D mapping. This along with other advances has helped it perform exceptionally well in our tests of vacuuming and mopping test. It allows you to plan cleaning schedules, create no-go zones, and view the battery's condition as well as 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 the beginning of November to reflect that this feature has been delayed until 2025. Several other robots don't work with HomeKit however, a lot of them are compatible with Siri Shortcuts.
3. TP-Link Tapo RV30 Plus
The Tapo RV30 Plus TP-Link robot vacuum cleaner is a fantastic choice if you are looking for a vacuum that can also mop and is reasonably priced. It is stylish in design and a lot of impressive features for its price. It is possible to control the device using different buttons on the machine or via the app and even use voice commands. The device has a long battery life and the vacuum container can be automatically empty.
The TP-Link RV30 Plus is a excellent vacuum cleaner that can handle standard messy messes. It can also be used to lightly mop on hard floors. It comes with mopping cloths that can be replaced and a the sweeping brush as well as a HEPA filter. It can be connected to a smart hub like Amazon Alexa or Google Assistant to control the device using voice. The TP-Link RV30 Plus is easy to set up and is connected to a range of floor surfaces with the automatic mode. This assures that the most effective results are achieved for every room and floor.
Three cleaning modes are available to fit your needs. The vacuuming mode cleanses the entire room and makes use of the smart sensor to identify edges, stairs, furniture and other obstacles. The mopping mode is utilized to clean the floor on a regular basis or to eliminate the stubborn stains and liquid spills. You can combine the two features to provide a thorough and deep cleaning.
With a powerful suction and 3 settings for dry mopping, TP-Link RV30 Plus quickly picks up pet hair, dust, crumbs and other debris from all flooring types. It can clean carpets without damaging the flooring due to specially-designed mop heads.
In the initial mapping run 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 using the app and you can combine or divide rooms however you'd like. You can also set up no-go zones and virtual walls to prevent the RV30 Plus from wandering into areas that you don't want it to access.
4. Eufy iMop
The Eufy iMop is one of the best full-featured mop and robot vacuum combos for hard floors. It features a high-tech navigation system that does a great job of mapping your home even across multiple floors. And the well-designed base station almost fully automates the cleaning process. It also offers amazing obstacle avoidance and navigation.
The model is equipped with an internal dToF LiDAR sensor to map out your home and design efficient cleaning routes. The iMop received high marks for its coverage 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 cleaning.
It also has a spot cleaning mode that allows you to clean or mop the specific part of your floor. It can also be programmed to follow a specific route, which is helpful in narrow staircases or hallways. It did a decent job of cleaning carpets in our carpet cleaning evaluation however, it had trouble with higher pile carpets and rugs. It can also be set to automatically raise the mop pad whenever it comes into contact with carpet, which is a wonderful feature if you want to avoid mopping your carpets.
The iMop has an onboard dust bin as well as an water tank that 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 will only require emptying after a few cleaning cycles. The water tank is capable of handling about a dozen mopping sessions before running out. The iMop requires less maintenance and cleaning than an typical robot vacuum, which could be a major selling point for busy families.
The iMop smartphone app is easy-to-use and comes with a variety of configuration options. It comes with a variety of suction modes, mopping settings and also scheduling. It also lets you build virtual walls and no-go zones, so the robot won't wander into rooms that are off limits. In cleaning robots , the application provides access to your iMop's status as well as error messages.