Top Robot Vacuums and Mop Combos
While robots won't be able to substitute for a conventional vacuum in picking up dirt-in particles like metal screws and chunks of orzo pasta, they're great at sweeping dust, crumbs and pet hair. The best models feature intelligent navigation and object avoidance features that allow them to maneuver around toys, cords and other obstacles in the household.
1. Roomba iRobot i3+ from iRobot EVO
The iRobot Roomba i3+ EVO is an excellent robot vacuum that has a variety of innovative features that make it easier to maintain than other models. The automatic bin emptying feature is among the most efficient features we've seen on an iRobot, and it works well with hard floors as well as carpets. The app walks you through the entire process. It's also easy to use and set up. Another notable feature is the ability to go back to where it left off in our tests--it did this for 77 minutes in one cleaning, before running out of battery.
Contrary to other robovacs that 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 helps reduce the need for hands-on maintenance and also helps prevent the i3+ EVO from overfilling, however it must be manually emptied after every cleaning session. The i3+ EVO dust bin can hold 2.4L that will last for four to five cleaning sessions.
Like the i7model, this model uses state-of-the-art floor tracking sensors to create maps and navigate in neat rows. However the i3+ EVO only stores a single map while the i7 has the capacity to store multiple maps. The i7 can also make use of its map to create no-go zones as well as virtual barriers, however the i3+ EVO is not able to do this.
The i3+ EVO is more effective of removing debris from the surface compared to some other robovacs that we have reviewed, but it is not the best at cleaning corners and edges. It's also not as gentle on furniture, despite being surprisingly quiet. It was quite rough on furniture as it pushed chairs away. It also caused collisions against the sides of the test bed.
2. Black & Decker Q5 Pro
Whether you're expanding your robot vacuum collection or just beginning your journey using one, the Q5 Pro is a great option. It offers an elegant design, powerful navigation, and efficient automation at a low cost. It's the best pound-for-pound model currently available and even beats some of Roborock's much pricier models in several ways.
This robot is excellent in cleaning floors that are not clean and its avoidance technology assists it in staying away from furniture legs and other obstacles. It also performs well on carpets and gets an excellent score in our navigation tests. The only drawback is that it's louder than other models and doesn't do better in our user-satisfaction and predicted reliability tests.
The Q5 Pro comes with a large dust bin that is 770ml, meaning that 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 contrasted with other 2-in-1 robots that we tested. If the battery is empty 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 with Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant.
This is among the first robots we've seen incorporate 3D mapping. This, along with other innovations has helped it perform exceptionally well in our vacuuming tests and mopping tests. You can schedule cleaning times, set no-go zones and see the battery's status among other things. The app is simple to use, but it does not support Apple HomeKit. This feature is scheduled to be added in 2025. As of November 1, Apple has updated a footnote on its website to indicate that this feature will be delayed until 2025. HomeKit isn't compatible with several other robots, however Siri Shortcuts are.
3. TP-Link Tapo RV30 Plus
If you are looking for a robotic vacuum cleaner that can also mop and is affordable, the TP Link Tapo RV30 Plus is the ideal choice. It comes with a plethora of features at a reasonable cost and features a stylish design. You can control it using the buttons on the device through the app or even using voice commands. The device has a long battery life and the vacuum container is automatically empty.
The TP-Link RV30 Plus is a excellent vacuum cleaner that can handle standard messes. It can also be used to gently mop on hard floors. It comes with a new sweeping brush and mopping cloth as well being a HEPA-filter. It can be paired with a smart home hub like Amazon Alexa or Google Assistant to provide convenient voice control. The TP-Link RV30 Plus is easy to set up and can be connected to a range of floor surfaces with the automatic mode. This assures that the most effective results are achieved for each room and type of floor.
You can select from three cleaning options to meet your needs. The vacuuming mode uses the intelligent sensor to detect of obstacles such as furniture, stairs and edges. The mopping mode is utilized to automatically clean floors or to remove stubborn liquid spills and stains. You can combine both functions to achieve an efficient and thorough cleaning.
The TP-Link RV30 Plus has a powerful suction, 3 settings for dry mopping, and can quickly remove dust, pet hairs, crumbs and other debris from any flooring kind. It can also clean carpets without damaging them thanks to specially designed mop.
In the initial mapping run 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 split or merge rooms based on your preference. You can also create virtual walls and no-go zones to prevent the RV30 Plus from wandering into areas you don't wish to visit.
4. Eufy iMop
The Eufy iMop robot vacuum and mop is one of best fully-featured robots for flooring made of hard wood. It comes with a sophisticated navigation system that does an outstanding job of mapping your home's floor even across multiple floors. The base station is well-designed and automates cleaning to a large degree. It is a great obstacle avoidance system and navigation.
This model uses an internal dToF LiDAR sensor to create a map of your home, resulting in efficient cleaning routes. The iMop excelled in our assessment of the effectiveness of navigation and coverage and was also good at getting around obstacles, such as furniture. It can also find its way to the base station in case it is unable to recharge its batteries during cleaning.
It also has a spot cleaning mode that lets you to clean or mop an part of your floor. It can also be manually programmed to follow a predetermined path, which is useful for narrow hallways or stairs. It was capable of cleaning carpets during our carpet cleaning test however it had a difficult time with thicker pile carpets and rugs. It is also possible to set it to automatically lift the mop pad when it comes in contact with carpet. This is a fantastic feature if you want to not mop your carpets.
The iMop comes with an onboard dust bin and a water tank which it fills and refills at the end of each cleaning session. The dust bin that is onboard can hold up to 2.5 liters of debris and will only require emptying after a couple of cleaning cycles. The water tank can handle up to a dozen mopping cycles before it gets dry. The iMop requires less maintenance and cleaning than an average robot vacuum, which could be a big selling point for busy families.
The iMop smartphone app is easy-to-use and has a lot of configuration options. It has multiple suction modes, mopping settings and also scheduling. It also lets you create virtual walls and no-go zones to ensure that the robot doesn't wander into rooms that are off limits. The app also allows access to the iMop status and errors messages.