Top Robot Vacuums and Mop Combos

While robots aren't able to replace a traditional vacuum in picking up ground-in debris like metal screws or chunks of orzo pasta, they're great in sweeping dust, crumbs and hair from pets. The most effective models come with intelligent navigation technology that helps them avoid cords, toys, and other obstacles in the household.

1. IRobot Roomba i3+ EVO

The iRobot Roomba i3+ EVO is a fantastic robot vacuum cleaners vacuum that has a variety of innovative features that make it more easy to maintain than most competing models. The automatic floor cleaner bin emptying feature is one of the best self Cleaning robot vacuum features we've ever seen in a robot vacuum. It is a great choice for carpets and hard floors. The app walks you through the entire process. It's also simple to use and set up. Another notable feature is the ability to go back to where it began in our tests. It did this for 77 mins on one cleaning, before running out of battery.

Contrary to other robovacs that we evaluated, the i3+ EVO features a self-emptying bin that dumps debris into an external dirt compartment on its charging base when it's full. The i3+ EVO can be prevented from overfilling with a self-emptying bin. However, it must still be manually emptied at the end of each cleaning session. The i3+ EVO's built-in dust bin can hold 2.4L of trash, which is enough to get it through four or five cleaning sessions before you have to replace it.

Like the i7 uses state-ofthe-art floor-tracking sensors to produce maps. It also allows you to navigate through neat rows. However the i3+ EVO only stores one map, while the i7 has the capacity to store multiple maps. The i7's map is used to create virtual barriers and no-go zones, but not for the i3+ EVO.

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 less gentle on furniture, despite being fairly quiet. It was quite rough on furniture, since it forced chairs away. It also made some collisions against the sides of the bed.

2. Black & Decker Q5 Pro

If you're looking to expand your collection of robot vacuums, or just beginning your journey using one, the Q5 Pro is a great choice. It packs a lot of power, smart navigation and easy automation into a sleek design at an affordable price. It's the most affordable pound-for-pound model on sale right now and even beats Roborock's higher-priced models in several ways.

This robot vacuum hoover is excellent in cleaning floors that are not clean, and its avoidance tech assists it in staying clear of furniture legs or other obstacles. It also does well on carpets and gets a high score in our navigation tests. The only issue is that it's noisier than other models and doesn't do better in our user-satisfaction and predicted reliability tests.

The Q5 Pro comes with a large dust container of 770ml, meaning that you won't have to empty it as often as other 2-in-1 robots. Its 240-minute runtime is very generous compared to others we've examined. When the battery is low, it automatically returns to its dock where it recharges and resumes cleaning where it was when it stopped. You can control the Q5 Pro using the app or voice commands using Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant.

This is the first robot we've seen with 3D mapping. That, combined with some other advancements, allows it to perform exceptionally well in our mopping and vacuuming tests. It allows you to schedule cleaning times, set no-go zones, and view the battery's status among other things. The app is simple to use, however it does not support Apple HomeKit. That feature is scheduled to be added in 2025. Apple updated its footnote on its website in early November to reflect that the feature was delayed until 2025. A few other robots aren't compatible with HomeKit however, a lot of them work with Siri Shortcuts.

3. TP-Link Tapo RV30 Plus

The TP-Link Tapo R30 Plus robot vacuum cleaner is a great choice if you are looking for a vacuum that is able to mop and is reasonably priced. It comes with a plethora of features for the price and features a stylish design. You can control the device using different buttons on the machine or via the app and even make use of voice commands. The device has an extended battery life and the vacuum container is automatically empty.

The TP-Link RV30 Plus does a great job at cleaning up messes of all kinds and is suitable for light mopping on hard floors. It comes with a replacement sweeping brush and mopping cloth, as well with an HEPA-filter. It can be paired with a smart home hub, such as 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 guarantees that the most effective results are achieved for every room and flooring.

You can choose from three cleaning options to meet your requirements. The vacuuming mode utilizes the smart sensor to detect of obstacles, such as furniture, stairs edges, and stairs. The mopping feature can be used to automatically clean the floor or remove stubborn liquid spills and stains. Another option lets you to combine both modes to provide a more thorough and thorough cleaning.

The TP Link RV30 Plus features an impressive suction and 3 settings for dry mopping and can swiftly remove dust, pet hairs, crumbs, and other debris from any flooring kind. It can also clean carpets without damaging them thanks to the specially designed mop.

During its first mapping run, TP-Link RV30 Plus scans your home and saves it using its dual navigation system, which consists of LiDAR and Gyro. You can edit the map within the app and split or merge rooms according to your preferences. You can also create no-go zones and virtual walls to prevent the RV30 Plus from wandering into areas that you don't want it to be in.

4. Eufy iMop

The Eufy iMop robot vacuum and mop is one of best fully-featured robots for hard flooring. It comes with a cutting-edge mapping system that maps your home even across several floors. And the well-designed base station nearly completely automates the cleaning process. It is a great obstacle avoidance system and navigation.

This model makes use of an internal dToF LiDAR sensor to create a map of your home, resulting in efficient cleaning routes. The iMop awed us with its navigation efficiency and coverage evaluations, and it was very good at eliminating obstacles, like furniture. It also finds its way back to the base station if it runs out of batteries during a cleaning session.

It also comes with a spot cleaning mode that lets you to clean or mop the specific part of your floor. And it can be manually programmed to follow a fixed path, which is beneficial in narrow staircases or hallways. It did a good job of cleaning carpets in our carpet cleaning review, but it struggled with longer pile carpets and carpets. It can be set up to raise the mop pad automatically whenever it comes in contact with carpet. This is a great feature for those who want to save the time of mopping their carpets.

The iMop has an onboard dustbin and a water tank that emptys at the end of every cleaning session. The onboard dust bin holds up to 2.5 liters of debris and should only need emptying every few cleaning cycles. The water tank is able to handle more than a dozen mopping sessions before it runs out. The iMop is much easier to clean and maintain than a typical robot cleaner, which could be an important benefit for busy households.

The iMop smartphone app is simple to use and offers a wide range of configuration options. It comes with a variety of suction modes, mopping settings, and also scheduling. It also lets you build virtual walls and no-go zones to ensure that the robot doesn't wander into rooms that aren't allowed. The app also allows access to iMop status and warnings about errors.