Top Robot Vacuums and Mop Combos

Robots aren't quite as adept at picking up debris like metal screws or pasta pieces. They are however great at brushing away pet hair, dust and food particles. The most effective models come with intelligent navigation technology and object avoidance capabilities that allow them to maneuver around cords, toys and other obstacles in the household.

1. IRobot Roomba i3+ EVO

The iRobot Roomba i3+ EVO is an excellent robot vacuum that comes with a range of smart features that make it more easy to maintain than many competing models. Its automatic bin emptying is among the most useful features we've seen on the form of a robot and it's compatible with both hard floors and carpets. The app will guide you through the entire process. It's also easy to use and set up. Another feature that is impressive is the ability to return to the spot where it left off in our tests--it did this for 77 minutes on one cleaning before running out of battery.

The i3+ EVO unlike the other robot vacuums we tested has a self-emptying bin that automatically disposes of debris into an external dirt compartment on its charging base when it is fully filled. This reduces hands-on maintenance and helps keep the i3+ EVO from overfilling, but it must be manually cleaned 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 uses state-ofthe-art floor-tracking sensors to produce maps. It also lets you navigate in neat rows. However, the i3+ EVO only stores one map, while the i7 has the capacity to store multiple maps. The i7 is also able to make use of its map to create no-go zones and virtual barriers, but the i3+ EVO can't.

The i3+ EVO does a better job of removing surface debris in comparison to other robovacs that we have examined, but it's not the best robot vacuum for vinyl plank floors in cleaning edges and corners. It's also a bit less gentle on furniture, despite being relatively quiet. It moved chairs away from walls, and made some collisions with the sides of our test bed, and also became stuck on cords and toys during testing.

2. Black & Decker Pro Q5

The Q5 Pro is an excellent option, whether you're expanding your robot vacuum collection or are just beginning to get started. It features a sleek design with powerful navigation and useful automation at a reasonable cost. It's the best rated robot vacuum model for the money available right now and is even better than the Roborock models that are much more expensive in many ways.

This robot does an excellent job of cleaning floors that are not clean, and its avoidance technology assists it in avoiding furniture legs and other obstacles. It also performs well on carpets and scores an excellent score in our tests on navigation. The only drawback is that it's a little more raucous than the other models we test and it doesn't do as well in our owners satisfaction and predicted reliability tests.

The Q5 Pro has a very large dust bin of 770ml which means you don't have to empty it as often as other 2-in-1 robots. The Q5 Pro's 240-minute run time is also generous when in comparison to other 2-in-1 robots we tested. If the battery is depleted it goes back to its dock and recharges before continuing cleaning where it stopped. You can control the Q5 Pro via the app and also use voice commands using Amazon Alexa or Google Assistant.

This is the first robot we've seen with 3D mapping. That, combined with some other advancements, allows it to excel in our vacuuming and mopping tests. It allows you to plan cleaning schedules, create no-go zones, and view the status of the battery as well as other things. The app is easy to use, but it doesn't support Apple HomeKit. This feature is scheduled to be added in 2025. Apple changed its footnote on its website in early November to reflect that the feature was delayed until 2025. HomeKit is not compatible with several other robots, however Siri Shortcuts are.

3. TP-Link Tapo RV30 Plus

The TP-Link Tapo R30 Plus robot vacuum cleaner is a fantastic choice if you are looking for a vacuum that can mop as well and is reasonably priced. It offers an impressive set of features for the cost and features a stylish design. It is possible to operate the device by using various buttons on the machine or through the app and even use voice commands. The device is powered by batteries and the vacuum container is able to automatically empty itself.

The TP-Link RV30 Plus is a excellent vacuum cleaner that can handle standard mess. It can also be used to gently mop on hard floors. It comes with mopping cloths that can be replaced and a the sweeping brush and 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 can be easily set up, and can be connected to different floor surfaces with the automatic Floor cleaning machine mode. This ensures that the best results are achieved for each room and type of flooring.

Three cleaning modes are available to fit your needs. The vacuuming mode makes use of the smart sensor to detect of obstacles, such as furniture, stairs and edges. The mopping mode is used to sweep the floor in a systematic manner or to eliminate the stubborn stains and liquid spills. A third option allows you to combine the two functions for a deep and thorough cleaning.

With powerful suction and three settings for dry mopping, TP-Link RV30 Plus effortlessly removes dust, pet hair and other crumbs from all flooring types. The device can clean carpets without damaging it due to specially-designed mop heads.

During the first mapping session, the TP-Link RV30 Plus scans and records the home's layout using its LiDAR and Gyro dual navigation system. The map can be edited using the app and you can combine or divide rooms as you'd like. You can also create virtual walls and no-go zones to prevent the RV30 Plus from wandering into areas you don't want it be in.

4. Eufy iMop

The Eufy iMop robot vacuum and mop is among the best fully-featured machines for hard flooring. It features a high-tech mapping system that can map your home across multiple floors. And the extremely well-designed base station virtually automates the cleaning process. It also provides incredible navigation and obstacle avoidance.

This model makes use of a dToF internal LiDAR sensor to map your home, creating efficient cleaning routes. The iMop excelled in our analysis of coverage and navigation efficiency and was also efficient in eliminating obstacles, like furniture. It's also able to locate its way back to the base station, which is a great feature in the event it runs out of battery during a cleaning session.

The spot cleaning mode allows you to clean a certain area of your floor. It can also be manually programmed to follow a predetermined path, which is beneficial if you have narrow staircases or hallways. In our carpet cleaning test it did a good job house cleaning robot carpets. However, it struggled to clean carpets and rugs with thick piles. It can also be set to automatically lift the mop pad whenever it comes in contact with carpet. This is a fantastic feature to avoid mopping your carpets.

The iMop has an onboard dust bin and water tank, which it is empty at the conclusion of each cleaning session. The dust bin can hold up to 2.5 liters and needs to be empty every two cleaning cycles. The water tank is able to handle about a dozen mopping sessions before it runs dry. The iMop requires less maintenance and cleaning than the average robot vacuum, which could be a major selling point for busy families.

The iMop smartphone app is user-friendly and comes with a variety of configuration options. It comes with a variety of suction modes, mopping settings, and also scheduling. It allows you to create virtual walls, no-go zones, and other restrictions so that the robot won't wander off into forbidden areas. The app also allows access to iMop status and errors messages.