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Top Robot Vacuums and Mop Combos
While robots won't be able to substitute for a conventional vacuum for picking up ground-in debris like metal screws and pieces of orzo pasta, they're great in sweeping dust, crumbs and hair from pets. The best models have intelligent navigation and a feature to avoid objects that allow them to maneuver around toys, cords and other obstacles in the household.
1. iRobot Roomba i3+ EVO
The iRobot Roomba i3+ is an excellent robot vacuum with many smart features that make it easier to maintain. The automatic bin emptying feature is one of the best features we've ever seen in a robot vacuum. It works well on carpets as well as hard floors. It's also simple to set up and operate, with the app guiding you step-by-step through the process. Its ability to resumptuate the same place it left off during our tests is an additional impressive feature. It could do this for 77 minutes in one cleaning before the battery died.
Unlike some of the other robovacs we've tested, the i3+ EVO comes with a self-emptying bin that dumps debris into an external dirt compartment on its charging base when it's full. This helps reduce the need for hands-on maintenance and keeps the i3+ EVO from overfilling, however it must be manually empty after each cleaning session. The i3+ EVO dustbin can hold 2.4L, which is enough to last through four to five cleaning sessions.
Like the i7, this model uses state-of-the-art floor tracking sensors to create maps and navigate in neat rows. However, the i3+ EVO only stores one map, whereas the i7 has the capacity to store multiple maps. The i7 also has the ability to make use of its map to create no-go zones as well as virtual barriers, however the i3+ EVO can't.
While the i3+ EVO is superior in picking up debris on surfaces than the other robovacs we reviewed however, it's not the most effective in terms of cleaning edges and corners. It's also not as gentle on furniture, despite being fairly quiet. It pushed chairs away from walls, and made some collisions with the sides of our test bed, and also became stuck on cords and toys during our testing.
2. Black & Decker Q5 Pro
The Q5 Pro is an excellent choice, whether you are expanding your robot vacuum collection or just starting out. It packs a lot of power, smart navigation and a user-friendly automation into a sleek and stylish design for a reasonable price. It's the best model for the money on the market at the moment and even beats the Roborock models that are much more expensive in a variety of ways.
This robot does an excellent job of cleaning floors with no dust and its avoidance technology assists it in avoiding furniture legs and other obstacles. It also does well on carpet and earns an excellent score in our tests of navigation. The only drawback is that it's more raucous than the other models we test and it doesn't do as well in our owner satisfaction or predicted reliability tests.
The Q5 Pro has a very large 770ml dust bin that means you won't have to empty it as often as some other 2-in-1 robots. The 240-minute runtime is extremely generous when compared to other models we've examined. When the battery is low, it returns automatically to its dock where it recharges and resumes cleaning from where it was when it stopped. You can control the Q5 Pro using the app or voice commands with Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant.
This is one of the first robots we've seen incorporate 3D mapping. This, along with other innovations, makes it excel in our mopping and vacuuming tests. It allows you to schedule cleaning times, set no-go zones, and check the battery's status as well as other things. The app is simple to use, but it doesn't support Apple HomeKit which 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 is not compatible with several other robots, but Siri Shortcuts are.
3. TP-Link Tapo RV30 Plus
The TP-Link Tapo RV30 Plus robot vacuum cleaner is a fantastic option if you're looking for a robot that can also mop and is priced reasonably. It comes with a plethora of features at a reasonable price and features a stylish design. It can be controlled using the buttons on the device using the app, or even with voice commands. The device is powered by batteries, and the vacuum container can automatically empty itself.
The TP-Link RV30 Plus is a great vacuum cleaner for standard messes. It can also be used to lightly mop on hard floors. It comes with a replacement sweeping brush and mopping cloth, aswell with an HEPA-filter. robot vacuum cleaners can be connected to an intelligent hub such as Amazon Alexa or Google Assistant to provide voice control. The TP-Link RV30 Plus can be easily set up, and can be connected to a variety of flooring surfaces using the automatic mode. This guarantees that the most effective results are achieved for each room and type of floor.
Three cleaning modes are available to suit your requirements. The vacuuming mode utilizes the smart sensor to detect of obstacles, such as stairs, furniture and edges. The mopping mode is used to automatically clean floors or remove stubborn stains and liquid spills. You can combine the two features to provide a thorough and deep cleaning.
The TP-Link RV30 Plus comes with powerful suction, three settings for dry mopping and can swiftly remove dust, pet hairs, crumbs and other debris from any flooring kind. The device can clean carpets without damaging the flooring due to specially-designed mop heads.
In the initial mapping run the TP-Link RV30 Plus scans and saves the home's layout by using its LiDAR and Gyro dual navigation system. The map can be edited in the app, and you can merge or split rooms as you like. You can also create virtual walls and no-go zones to stop the RV30 Plus from straying into areas you do not want.
4. Eufy iMop
The Eufy iMop robot vacuum and mop is among the top fully-featured machines for flooring made of hard wood. It has a high-tech mapping system that maps your home across multiple floors. The well-designed base station almost fully automates the cleaning process. It also offers impressive obstacle avoidance and navigation.
This model uses an internal dToF LiDAR sensor to map out your home and create efficient cleaning routes. The iMop was rated highly for its navigation and coverage. It also did a great job in avoiding obstacles like furniture. It's also able to find its way back to the base station which is a nice feature in case it is unable to recharge its battery during a cleaning session.
It also comes with a spot cleaning mode that allows you to clean or mop the specific part of your floor. It can also be manually programmed to follow a predetermined route, which is helpful in narrow staircases or hallways. It did a good job of cleaning carpets in our carpet cleaning test however, it had trouble with thicker pile carpets and rug. It can also be set to automatically lift the mop pad once it comes into contact with carpet, which is a wonderful feature if you want to avoid mopping your carpets.
The iMop has an onboard dust bin and water tank that empties at the end each cleaning session. The dust bin on board can hold up to 2.5 liters of debris and will only require emptying after a few cleaning cycles. The water tank is able to handle about a dozen mopping sessions before it runs out. The iMop is easier to clean and maintain than a typical robot cleaner, which can be a major benefit for busy households.
The iMop smartphone app is easy-to-use and offers a wide range of configuration options. It offers multiple suction modes, mopping settings, and scheduling. It also lets you create virtual walls and no-go zones, so the robot won't wander into rooms that aren't allowed. The app also allows access to the iMop status and warnings about errors.