Top Robot Vacuums and Mop Combos
While robots aren't able to replace a conventional vacuum for picking up ground-in debris such as metal screws and chunks of orzo pasta, they're excellent at sweeping dust, crumbs and pet hair. The best models are equipped with intelligent navigation technology that assists them in avoiding cords, toys and other obstacles in the household.
1. IRobot Roomba i3+ EVO
The iRobot Roomba i3+ EVO is a great robot vacuum with a number of innovative features that make it easier to maintain than many competing models. The automatic bin emptying feature is among the best features we've ever seen in a robot vacuum. It works well on carpets and hard floors. It's also simple to set up and use, with the app guiding you step-by-step through the process. Its ability to restart where it left off during our tests is an additional impressive feature. It was able to do this for 77 minutes in one cleaning before the battery died.
Contrary to other robovacs we've test, 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 is able to prevent 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 built-in dust bin holds 2.4L of trash that is enough to get it through four or five cleaning sessions before you need to replace it.
Like the i7, utilizes state-of-the-art floor-tracking sensors to create maps. It can also allow you to navigate through 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, however, not the i3+ EVO.
Although the i3+ EVO is more effective in picking up dirt and debris from surfaces than the other robovacs that we tested, it's not the best in terms of cleaning corners and edges. It's also less gentle on furniture, despite being remarkably silent. It was a bit rough on furniture as it moved chairs away. It also caused collisions against the sides of the test bed.
2. Black & Decker Pro Q5
Whether you're expanding your robot vacuum collection or are just starting out using one, the Q5 Pro is a great choice. It has a sleek design with a powerful navigation system, as well as effective automation at a reasonable price. It's the most efficient pound-for pound model currently available and even beats Roborock's higher-priced models in several ways.
This robot does a fantastic job of cleaning floors that are not clean and its avoidance technology helps it steer clear of furniture legs and other obstacles. It also does well on carpet and earns an excellent score in our tests of navigation. The only snag is that it's a little noisier than many other models we test and doesn't perform as well in our owner satisfaction and predicted reliability tests.
The Q5 Pro has a very large dust bin of 770ml which means you won't have to empty it as often as other 2-in-1 robots. The Q5 Pro's 240-minute running time is also impressive when compared to 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 left off. You can control the Q5 Pro using the app or voice commands using Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant.
This is one of the first robots we've seen incorporate 3D mapping. This along with other advances has helped it perform exceptionally well in our tests for vacuuming and mopping test. It allows you to schedule cleaning times, set no-go zones and see the battery's status among other things. The app is simple to use, but it doesn't support Apple HomeKit. The feature is scheduled to be added in 2025. Apple updated its footnote on its website in November of this year to reflect that the feature was delayed until 2025. HomeKit is not 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 a great choice if you are looking for a robot that is able to mop and is affordable. good robot vacuum comes with a plethora of features for the price and features a stylish design. It can be controlled using the buttons on the device, via the app or even with voice commands. The device has long battery life, and the vacuum container is automatically empty.
The TP-Link RV30 Plus does a excellent job of cleaning up normal messes and is suitable for light mopping on hard floors. It comes with a sweeping brush replacement and mopping cloth as well with 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 can be easily set up, and connect to various floor surfaces with the automatic mode. This guarantees the best cleaning results for every room and floor type.
You can select three cleaning modes to suit your needs. The vacuuming mode is a thorough cleaning of the room. It makes use of the smart sensor to identify edges, stairs, furniture and other obstacles. The mopping feature can be used to automatically clean floors or remove stubborn stains and liquid spills. You can combine the two functions to achieve the most thorough and thorough cleaning.
The TP-Link RV30 Plus has powerful suction, three settings for dry mopping and is able to quickly remove dust pet hairs, crumbs, and other debris from any flooring type. It can also clean carpets without damaging them thanks to the special mops.
During its first mapping run, TP-Link RV30 Plus scans your home and stores it using its dual navigation system that consists of LiDAR and Gyro. 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 that will stop the RV30 Plus from wandering in areas you do not wish to visit.
4. Eufy iMop
The Eufy iMop is one of the most powerful fully-featured mop and robot vacuum combos for hard floors. It comes with a cutting-edge mapping system that can map your home across multiple floors. The base station is well-designed, and automates cleaning to a great extent. It also offers amazing obstacle avoidance and navigation.
The model is equipped with an internal dToF LiDAR sensor to map out your home and devise efficient cleaning routes. The iMop awed us with its analysis of coverage and navigation efficiency and was also good at eliminating obstacles, like furniture. It can also find its way back to the base station if it is unable to recharge its batteries during an exercise of cleaning.
The spot cleaning mode lets you to clean a certain area on your floor. It can also be programmed to follow a fixed path, which is beneficial for narrow hallways or stairs. In our carpet cleaning test it was successful in cleaning carpets. However, it struggled to clean carpets and rugs with longer piles. It can be set up to lift the mop pad automatically 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 comes with an onboard dust bin and water tank, which it empties at the end each cleaning session. The dust bin that is onboard can hold up to 2.5 Liters of debris and should only need emptying every couple of cleaning cycles. The water tank can handle about a dozen mopping sessions before it is dry. The iMop is much easier to clean and maintain than the average robot cleaner, which can be an important selling point for busy households.
The mobile app for iMop is easy to use and packed with options for configuration. It offers different suction settings as well as mopping settings, and scheduling. It also lets you build virtual walls and no-go zones, so that the robot isn't able to wander into rooms that are off limits. The app also gives access to iMop status and warnings about errors.