Top Robot Vacuums and Mop Combos
Robots aren't so good at removing particles like metal screws or chunks of pasta. However, they are great at cleaning pet hair, dust, and food particles. The most effective models come with intelligent navigation systems, which helps them avoid cords, toys and other obstacles in the household.
1. IRobot Roomba i3+ EVO
The iRobot Roomba i3+ is an excellent robot vacuum that has many smart features that make it easier to maintain. The automatic bin emptying feature is one of the most impressive features we've seen in a robot vacuum. It is a great choice for carpets as well as hard floors. It's also simple to set up and operate, with the app guiding you through the process step-by-step. Another impressive feature is the ability to return to where it began in our tests. It did this for 77 minutes on one cleaning, before running out of battery.
In contrast to other robovacs that we test, the i3+ EVO has a self-emptying bin that dumps debris into an external dirt compartment on the base of its charging when it's filled. The i3+ EVO is able to prevent overfilling with a self-emptying bin. However, it must still be manually empty at the end of each cleaning session. The i3+ EVO's built-in dust bin can hold 2.4L of trash that is enough to last several cleaning sessions before you need to replace it.
Like the i7, uses cutting-edge floor-tracking sensors to create maps. It can also allow you to navigate in neat rows. The i3+ EVO can only keep one map, whereas the i7 can store multiple. The i7 also has the ability to utilize its map to create no-go zones as well as virtual barriers, however the i3+ EVO cannot.
The i3+ EVO is more effective of removing debris from the surface in comparison to other robovacs that we have looked at, but it's not the most effective in cleaning edges and corners. It is also less gentle on furniture, despite being fairly quiet. It was quite rough on furniture as it moved 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 are just starting out with the Q5 Pro is a great option. It packs powerful power, a smart navigation system and a user-friendly automation into a sleek design for a reasonable price. It's the best model for the money available right now and even beats other Roborock models which are more expensive in a variety of ways.
This robot is excellent at cleaning floors that are not clean, and its avoidance tech helps it to steer clear of furniture legs or other obstacles. It also does well on carpets, and earns an excellent score in our tests of navigation. It's only downside is that it's more noisy than other models and doesn't perform better in our user-satisfaction 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 impressive when in comparison to other 2-in-1 robots we have tested. If the battery is low, it automatically returns to its dock, where it recharges and resumes cleaning where it began. You can control the Q5 Pro using the app or voice commands using Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant.
This is among the first robots we've seen incorporate 3D mapping. This, in conjunction with other innovations, helps it excel in our mopping and vacuuming tests. It allows you to plan cleaning schedules, create no-go zones and see the status of the battery among other things. The app is easy to use, but it does not support Apple HomeKit; that feature is slated to be added by 2025. As of November 1, Apple has updated a footnote on its website to reflect that the feature will be delayed until 2025. HomeKit isn't compatible with other robots, but Siri Shortcuts are.
3. TP-Link Tapo RV30 Plus
If you are looking for a robotic vacuum cleaner that can also mop and is very affordable the TP-Link Tapo R30 Plus is the ideal option. It features a sleek design and a lot of impressive features for its price. You can control it using the buttons on the machine, via the app or even by using voice commands. The device has an extended battery life and the vacuum container is automatically empty.
The TP-Link RV30 Plus is a excellent vacuum cleaner that can handle standard messy messes. It can also be used to gently mop on hard floors. It comes with a new sweeping brush and mopping cloth, as well with a HEPA-filter. It can be combined with a smart home hub such as Amazon Alexa or Google Assistant to provide convenient voice control. The TP-Link RV30 Plus can be easily set up and can be connected to various floor surfaces with the automatic mode. This assures that the optimal results are achieved in each room and type of flooring.
Three cleaning modes are available to suit your needs. The vacuuming mode cleanses the entire room and uses the smart sensor to identify edges furniture, stairs, furniture and other obstacles. The mopping mode can be utilized to automatically clean your floor or to get rid of stubborn stains and liquid spills. A third option allows you to combine both functions for a deep and thorough 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. robot vacuum cleaners can even clean carpets without damaging them thanks to specially designed mops.
During the first mapping run, the TP-Link RV30 Plus scans and stores the home's layout using its LiDAR and Gyro dual navigation system. The map can be edited within the app and you can combine or split rooms as you prefer. You can also design virtual walls and no-go zones to stop the RV30 Plus from wandering into areas you do not want.
4. Eufy iMop
The Eufy iMop robot vacuum and mop is among the best fully-featured machines for hard flooring. It features 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 almost fully automates the cleaning process. It also offers amazing obstacles-avoiding and navigation.
This model uses an internal dToF LiDAR sensor to map out your home and devise efficient cleaning routes. The iMop awed us with its navigation efficiency and coverage evaluations and was efficient in avoiding obstacles, including furniture. It's also able to return to the base station which is a nice feature in the event that it runs out of battery during a cleaning session.
The spot cleaning mode lets you to clean a certain space on your floor. And it can be manually programmed to follow a specific route, which is helpful if you have narrow staircases or hallways. In our carpet cleaning test, it performed well cleaning carpets. However, it had a difficult time to clean carpets and rugs with larger piles. It is also possible to set it to automatically lift the mop pad when it comes into contact with carpet, which is a fantastic feature to avoid mowing your carpets.
The iMop includes an onboard dustbin as well as a water tank that is empty at the conclusion of each cleaning session. The dust bin onboard can hold up to 2.5 Liters and only has to be cleaned every two cleaning cycles. The water tank can handle about a dozen mopping sessions before running out. The iMop is much easier to maintain and clean than the typical robot cleaner, and can be an important selling point for busy households.
The smartphone app of iMop is simple to use and packed with options for configuration. It offers multiple suction modes, mopping settings and also scheduling. It also lets you design virtual walls and no-go zones, to ensure that the robot doesn't wander into areas that aren't safe for it. The app also gives access to the iMop status and errors messages.