Top Robot Vacuums and Mop Combos
Robots aren't as good at removing particles like metal screws or chunks of pasta. They are however amazing at brushing away pet hair, dust, and food particles. The best models are equipped with intelligent navigation technology that can help them avoid cords, toys and other household obstacles.
1. Roomba iRobot i3+ from iRobot EVO
The iRobot Roomba i3+ EVO is a fantastic robot vacuum that comes with a range of clever features that make it easier to maintain than most competing models. The automatic bin emptying feature is among the most useful features we've seen in a robotic vacuum. It works well on carpets as well as hard floors. It's also easy to set up and operate and the app will guide you step-by-step through the process. Its ability to resumptuate the same place it left off during our tests is another impressive feature. It could do this for 77 minute on one cleaning, before the battery ran out.
Contrary to other robovacs that we tested, the i3+ EVO has a self-emptying bin that dumps debris into an external dirt compartment on its charging base when it's filled. The i3+ EVO can be kept from overfilling thanks to a self-emptying container. However it must be manually empty at the end of each cleaning session. The i3+ EVO dust bin can hold 2.4L, which will last for four to five cleaning sessions.
Like the i7, uses cutting-edge floor-tracking sensors to create maps. It also lets you navigate through neat rows. However the i3+ EVO only stores one map, while the i7 is able to store multiple maps. The i7 also has the ability to make use of its map to create no-go zones and virtual barriers, however the i3+ EVO is not able to do this.
While the i3+ EVO is superior at picking up dirt and debris from surfaces than the other robovacs we looked at but it's not the best in terms of cleaning corners and edges. It's also not as gentle on furniture, despite being relatively quiet. It was quite 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 collection of robot vacuums or just beginning your journey using one, the Q5 Pro is a great option. It has an elegant design, powerful navigation, and efficient automation at a low price. It's the best pound-for-pound model currently available and even matches Roborock's higher-priced models in a variety of ways.
This robot is fantastic at cleaning floors that are dirty and its avoidance technology helps it steer away from furniture legs and other obstacles. It also performs well on carpet and earns a high score in our tests of navigation. The only drawback is that it's more noisy than other models and doesn't perform as well in our owner-satisfaction and predicted reliability assessments.
The Q5 Pro comes with a large dust bin of 770ml, which means that you won't need to empty it as often as other 2-in-1 robots. The 240-minute runtime is extremely generous when compared to other models we've tried. If the battery is depleted, it returns 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 one of the first robots we've seen incorporate 3D mapping. This, in conjunction with other innovations, helps it do exceptionally well in our vacuuming and mopping tests. It is possible to schedule cleanings and set up no-go zones. You can also view the battery's status. The app is easy to use, even though it does not support Apple HomeKit and that feature is expected to be available by 2025. Apple updated its website's footnote in November of this year to reflect that the feature was delayed until 2025. HomeKit isn't compatible with other robots, however Siri Shortcuts are.
3. TP-Link Tapo RV30 Plus
If you're looking for a robot vacuum cleaner that is able to mop and is very affordable, the TP-Link Tapo RV30 Plus is the ideal option. It offers an impressive set of features at a reasonable price and features a stylish design. You can control it using the buttons on the device through the app or even with voice commands. The device has long battery life, and the vacuum container can be automatically empty.
The TP-Link RV30 Plus is a great vacuum cleaner for standard messy messes. It can also be used to mop lightly on hard floors. It comes with mopping cloths and a replacement sweeping brush as well as a HEPA filter. It can be paired with a smart home hub like 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 guarantees that the optimal results are achieved in each room and type of flooring.
You can choose from three cleaning options to meet your needs. The vacuuming mode uses the smart sensor to detect of obstacles, such as stairs, furniture and edges. The mopping mode can be utilized to clean the floor automatically or to eliminate the stubborn stains and liquid spills. You can combine both functions to achieve a thorough and deep cleaning.
With a powerful suction, and 3 settings for dry mopping, TP-Link RV30 Plus quickly picks up dust, pet hair, crumbs and other debris from all flooring types. It can clean carpets without damaging the material because of specially designed mopping tools.
In its initial mapping run, TP-Link RV30 Plus scans your home and saves it using its dual navigation system that consists of LiDAR and Gyro. You can edit the map using the app and combine or split rooms according to your preferences. cleaning robots can also design virtual walls and no-go zones that will stop the RV30 Plus from wandering into areas you do not want.
4. Eufy iMop
The Eufy iMop is one of the best full-featured robot vacuum and mop combos for hard floors. It features a high-tech mapping system that maps your home even across multiple floors. And the well-designed base station nearly completely automates the cleaning process. It is a great obstacle avoidance system and navigation.
The model is equipped with an internal dToF LiDAR sensor to map your home and devise efficient cleaning routes. The iMop excelled in our analysis of coverage and navigation efficiency and was good at getting around obstacles, such as furniture. It also has the ability to return to the base station, which is a great benefit in the event it's running out of battery during cleaning.
The spot cleaning mode lets you to clean a particular space on your floor. It can also be programmed to follow a particular route. This is great if you have narrow stairs or hallways. It was capable of cleaning carpets in our carpet cleaning review however it had a difficult time with higher pile carpets and rugs. It is also possible to set it to automatically lift the mop pad once it comes in contact with carpet. This is a wonderful feature if you want to avoid mowing your carpets.
The iMop comes with an onboard dustbin as well as a water tank that emptys at the end of each cleaning session. The dust bin on board can hold up to 2.5 liters of debris. It is only required to be emptying it every couple of cleaning cycles. The water tank can withstand up to a dozen mopping cycles before it runs dry. The iMop requires less maintenance and cleaning than the average robot vacuum, which can be a big selling point for busy families.
The smartphone app of iMop is easy to use and packed with configuration options. It comes with multiple suction settings, mopping settings and scheduling. It lets you create virtual walls, no-go zones and other restrictions to ensure that the robot won't wander off into forbidden areas. The app also gives access to iMop status and warnings about errors.