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Top Robot Vacuums and Mop Combos
While robots won't be able to replace a conventional vacuum in picking up ground-in debris like metal screws or chunks of orzo pasta, they're great at sweeping dust, crumbs and hair from pets. The best models are equipped with intelligent navigation systems, which can help them avoid cords, toys, and other obstacles in the household.
1. iRobot Roomba i3+ EVO
The iRobot Roomba i3+ is a great robot vacuum that has several smart features that make it easier to maintain. The automatic bin emptying feature is one of the most efficient features we've seen on an iRobot and it is compatible on both hard floors and carpets. The app will guide you through the entire process. It's also simple to use and set up. Its ability to restart where it left off in our tests is a great feature. It was able to do this for 77 minutes on one cleaning before the battery was exhausted.
Contrary to other robovacs that we tested, the i3+ EVO features a self-emptying bin that dumps debris into an external dirt compartment on its charging base when it's full. This reduces hands-on maintenance and keeps the i3+ EVO from overfilling, but it still needs to be manually emptied after every cleaning session. The i3+ EVO's internal dustbin holds 2.4L of debris, which is enough to last five or four cleaning sessions before you have to replace it.
Similar to the i7, this model uses state-of-the-art floor sensors to create maps and navigate in neat rows. The i3+ EVO can only store one map, whereas the i7 is able to store multiple. The i7 is also able to use its map to create no-go zones as well as virtual barriers, but the i3+ EVO can't.
Although the i3+ EVO is more effective in removing debris on surfaces than the other robovacs that we tested however, it's not the most effective when it comes to cleaning edges and corners. It's also more abrasive on furniture, despite being remarkably quiet. It pushed chairs away from walls and caused some collisions with the sides of our bed, and also became stuck on cords and toys during our testing.
2. Black & Decker Q5 Pro
Whether you're expanding your collection of robot vacuums, or are just starting out, the Q5 Pro is a great option. It features an elegant design, powerful navigation, and efficient automation at a low price. It's the most affordable pound-for-pound model currently available and even beats Roborock's higher-priced models in a variety of ways.
This robot is great at cleaning floors that are not clean, and its avoidance tech assists it in staying away from furniture legs or other obstacles. It also does well on carpet and earns a high score in our tests of navigation. The only issue is that it's noisier 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. This means you won't have to empty it as often 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 we tested. If the battery is depleted it returns to its dock and recharges before resuming cleaning where it stopped. You can control the Q5 Pro using the app or voice commands with Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant.
This is the first robot we've seen that incorporates 3D mapping. That, combined with some other innovations, helps it excel in our mopping and vacuuming tests. It is possible to schedule cleanings and set up no-go zones. You can also view the status of your battery. The app is easy to use, 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 the fact that this feature has been delayed until 2025. Some other robots won't work with HomeKit, but many of them work with Siri Shortcuts.
3. TP-Link Tapo RV30 Plus
The TP-Link Tapo R30 Plus robot vacuum cleaner is an excellent option if you're looking for a vacuum that is able to mop and is affordable. It offers an impressive set of features for the price and has a chic design. You can operate the device by using various buttons on the machine or through the app and even make use of voice commands. The device has a long battery life and the vacuum container can be auto-emptied.
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 a sweeping brush replacement and mopping cloth as well being an HEPA-filter. It can be paired with a smart home hub, such as Amazon Alexa or Google Assistant for convenient voice control. The TP-Link RV30 Plus is easy to install and can be connected to a variety of flooring surfaces by using the automatic mode. This ensures that the best results are achieved for each room and type of floor.
Three cleaning modes are available to fit your requirements. The vacuuming mode cleans the entire room and makes use of the smart sensor to identify edges, stairs, furniture and other obstacles. The mopping mode can be used to sweep the floor in a systematic manner or to get rid of liquid spills and stubborn stains. Another option is to combine the two features for a thorough and thorough cleaning.
With a powerful suction and 3 settings for dry mopping, the TP Link RV30 Plus effortlessly removes dust, pet hair, crumbs and other debris from all flooring types. It can clean carpets without damaging the flooring because of specially designed mopping tools.
In the initial mapping run, the TP-Link RV30 Plus scans and saves the layout of your home using its LiDAR and Gyro dual navigation system. You can modify the map in the app and combine or split rooms according to your preference. You can also create no-go zones and virtual walls to prevent the RV30 Plus from wandering into areas that you don't want to access.
4. Eufy iMop
The Eufy iMop is one of the best full-featured robot vacuum and mop combos for hard floors. It comes with a cutting-edge mapping system that maps your home across several floors. The base station is well-designed and can automate cleaning to a large degree. It also offers impressive obstacle avoidance and navigation.
This model uses an internal dToF LiDAR sensor to create a map of your home, resulting in efficient cleaning routes. The iMop was highly rated for its coverage and navigation. It also did an excellent job of avoiding obstacles such as furniture. It also finds its way back 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 area of your floor. vacuum robot can also be manually programmed to follow a certain path. This is ideal for narrow hallways or stairs. It did a decent job of cleaning carpets in our carpet cleaning review however, it had trouble with higher pile carpets and rugs. It can be set up to lift the mop pad automatically when it comes in contact with carpet. This is a great option for those looking to not have to mop their carpets.
The iMop has an onboard dust bin as well as an water tank that fills and refills at the end of each cleaning session. The dust bin onboard can hold up to 2.5 Liters and only has to be emptied every two cleaning cycles. The water tank can handle about a dozen mopping sessions before it runs out. The iMop requires less maintenance and cleaning than an average robot vacuum, which can be a big selling point for busy families.
The iMop smartphone app is easy-to-use and has a lot of configuration options. It offers multiple 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 provides access to the iMop status and warnings about errors.