Top Robot Vacuums and Mop Combos
Robots aren't so good at removing particles like screws made of metal or chunks of pasta. However, they are great at brushing away pet hair, dust and crumbs. The best models feature intelligent navigation and object avoidance capabilities which allow them to navigate around toys, cords and other obstacles in the household.
1. IRobot Roomba i3+ EVO
The iRobot Roomba i3+ is an excellent robot vacuum with a number smart features to make it easier to maintain. The automatic bin emptying feature is one of the best features we've ever encountered in a robotic vacuum. It's great on carpets as well as hard floors. It's also simple to set up and use, with the app guiding you step-by-step through the process. Another notable feature is the ability to go back to where it was when we tested it. It did this for 77 mins on one cleaning, before running out of battery.
Contrary to other robovacs we tested, the i3+ EVO features an automatic emptying bin that dumps debris into an external dirt compartment on the base of its charging when it's filled. This reduces hands-on maintenance and helps keep the i3+ EVO from overfilling, but it must be manually emptied after every cleaning session. The i3+ EVO dustbin can hold 2.4L that is enough to last through four to five cleaning sessions.
Like the i7, this model also uses the latest floor tracking sensors to create maps and navigate in neat rows. However the i3+ EVO only stores one map, while the i7 is able to store multiple maps. The i7 can also use its map to create no-go zones as well as virtual barriers, however the i3+ EVO cannot.
Although the i3+ EVO is more effective in removing surface debris than some of the other robovacs that we tested, it's not the best when it comes to cleaning edges and corners. It's also a bit less gentle 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 bed.
2. Black & Decker Pro Q5
The Q5 Pro is an excellent choice, whether you are expanding your robot vacuum collection, or just getting started. It has an elegant design, powerful navigation, and effective automation at a reasonable price. It's the most affordable model 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 excellent at cleaning floors that are dirty, and its avoidance tech helps it to steer clear of furniture legs or other obstacles. It also excels on carpets, and earns an excellent score in our tests on navigation. It's only downside is that it's noisier than other models, and doesn't perform better in our user-satisfaction and predicted reliability assessments.
The Q5 Pro comes with a large dust bin of 770ml, meaning that you won't have to empty it as often as other 2-in-1 robots. The Q5 Pro's 240-minute run time is also impressive when in comparison to other 2-in-1 robots we tested. When the battery is low it goes back to its dock and recharges, before starting 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 the first robot we've seen that has 3D mapping. This, along with other advancements, allows it to excel in our mopping and vacuuming tests. You can schedule cleaning times, set no-go zones, and view the battery's condition as well as other things. The app is simple to use, however it isn't compatible with Apple HomeKit. This feature is scheduled to be added in 2025. As of early November, Apple has updated a footnote on its website to indicate that this feature will be delayed until 2025. Several other robots don't work with HomeKit However, many of them work with Siri Shortcuts.
3. TP-Link Tapo RV30 Plus
If you want a robot vacuum cleaner that is able to mop, and is a great value the TP-Link Tapo R30 Plus is the best choice. It is stylish in design and a lot of amazing features for the money. It can be controlled using the buttons on the machine through the app or even using voice commands. The device has a long battery life and the vacuum container can be automatically empty.
The TP-Link RV30 Plus does a excellent job of vacuuming standard messes and is suitable for light mopping on hard floors. It comes with mopping cloths and a replacement the sweeping brush and a HEPA filter. It can be combined with a smart home hub such as Amazon Alexa or Google Assistant for convenient voice control. The TP-Link RV30 Plus can be easily set up, and connected to a variety of floor surfaces by using the automatic mode. This guarantees that the most effective results are achieved for every room and floor.
Three cleaning modes are available to suit your requirements. robotic vacuum cleaners vacuuming mode cleanses the entire room and uses the sensor's smart technology to detect edges furniture, stairs, and other obstacles. The mopping mode can be used to sweep the floor on a regular basis or to get rid of the stubborn stains and liquid spills. You can combine the two functions to achieve a thorough and deep cleaning.
With a powerful suction, and 3 settings for dry mopping, TP-Link RV30 Plus is quick to remove pet hair, dust, crumbs and other debris from all flooring types. It can clean carpets without damaging it thanks to special mops.
During the first mapping session, the TP-Link RV30 Plus scans and stores the layout of your home using its LiDAR and Gyro dual navigation system. You can modify the map in the app and merge or split rooms according to your preference. You can also create virtual walls and no-go zones to stop the RV30 Plus from entering areas you don't want it be in.
4. Eufy iMop
The Eufy iMop is one of the top full-featured mop and robot vacuum combos for hard floors. It features a high-tech mapping system that maps your home even across multiple floors. The base station is well-designed and can automate cleaning to a great extent. It also offers amazing navigation and obstacle avoidance.
This model uses an internal dToF LiDAR sensor to map out your home and devise efficient cleaning routes. The iMop was highly rated 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 back to the base station in case it runs out of batteries during cleaning.
It also has a spot cleaning mode that lets you to clean or mop the specific area of your floor. It can also be manually programmed to follow a particular path. This is ideal for narrow stairs 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 can be set up to lift the mop pad automatically when it comes into contact with carpet. This is a fantastic feature for those who wish to avoid having to mop their carpets.
The iMop comes with an onboard dust bin and an water tank that empties and refills at the end of each cleaning session. The dust bin onboard can hold up to 2.5 liters and only needs to be emptied every two cleaning cycles. The water tank can handle half a dozen mopping sessions before it is dry. The iMop requires less maintenance and cleaning than the average robot vacuum, which can be a big selling point for busy families.
The mobile app for iMop is simple to use and packed with options for setting up. It comes with a variety of suction modes, mopping settings and 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 addition, the application lets you view your iMop's status as well as error messages.