Top Robot Vacuums and Mop Combos

While robots can't replace a conventional vacuum for picking up ground-in debris such as metal screws and pieces of orzo pasta, they are excellent at sweeping dust, crumbs and pet hair. The best models have intelligent navigation technology and object avoidance features which allow them to navigate 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 with a number of clever features that make it much easier to maintain than other models. Its automatic cleaning robot bin emptying is one of the most useful features we've seen in a robot and it's compatible with hard floors as well as carpets. It's also easy to set up and use with the app that guides you step-by-step through the procedure. Another impressive feature is its ability to return to where it began in our tests. It did this for 77 minutes on one cleaning, before running out of battery.

In contrast to other robovacs we've evaluated, the i3+ EVO comes with a self-emptying bin that dumps debris into an external dirt compartment on its charging base when it's filled. The i3+ EVO can be prevented from overfilling by a self vacuum-emptying bin. However, it must still be emptied manually at the end of each cleaning session. The i3+ EVO's internal dustbin holds 2.4L of waste, which is enough to last four or five cleaning sessions before you need to replace it.

The i3+ EVO, just like the i7 uses state-ofthe-art floor-tracking sensors that create maps. It can also allow you to navigate through neat rows. The i3+ EVO can only store one map, whereas the i7 is able to store multiple. The i7 also has the ability to make use of its map to create no-go zones and virtual barriers, but the i3+ EVO can't.

Although the i3+ EVO is more effective in picking up surface debris than some of the other robovacs that we tested however, it's not the most effective when it comes to cleaning edges and corners. It's also not as gentle on furniture, despite being relatively quiet. It was quite rough on furniture as it forced chairs away. It also made some collisions against the sides of the test bed.

2. Black & Decker Pro Q5

The Q5 Pro is an excellent choice for expanding your collection of robot vacuums, or just getting started. It features a sleek design with powerful navigation and efficient automation at a low cost. It's the most efficient pound-for pound model available today and even matches some of Roborock's more expensive models in several ways.

This robot is great at cleaning floors that are not clean, and its avoidance tech helps it steer clear of furniture legs or other obstacles. It also excels on carpets and scores an excellent score in our tests of navigation. The only snag is that it's a little ntrol the device using voice. The TP-Link RV30 Plus is easy to set up and is connected to a variety of flooring surfaces by using the automatic vacuum cleaners mode. This ensures the best cleaning results for every room and floor type.

You can choose from three cleaning modes to suit your requirements. The vacuuming mode cleans the entire room and uses the smart robot sensor to identify edges, stairs, furniture and other obstacles. The mopping mode can be utilized to automatically clean floors or to remove stubborn liquid spills and stains. You can combine the two functions to get a thorough and deep cleaning.

The TP-Link RV30 Plus comes with a powerful suction, 3 settings for dry mopping, and can swiftly remove dust, pet hairs, crumbs, and other debris from floors of any type. It can clean carpets without damaging the flooring thanks to special mops.

During the first mapping run, the TP-Link RV30 Plus scans and stores the home's layout by using its LiDAR and Gyro dual navigation system. You can modify the map within the app and merge or split rooms according to your preference. You can also create virtual walls and no-go zones that will stop the RV30 Plus from wandering into areas you don't want.

4. Eufy iMop

The Eufy iMop robot vacuum and mop is among the best fully-featured robots for flooring made of hard wood. It has a high-tech navigation system that does a great job of mapping your home's floor, even across multiple floor levels. The well-designed base station almost fully automates the cleaning process. It offers excellent obstacle avoidance and navigation.

The model is equipped with an internal dToF LiDAR sensor to map your home and design efficient cleaning routes. The iMop was rated highly for its accuracy and navigation. It also did an excellent job avoiding obstacles like furniture. It also finds its way to the base station if it is unable to recharge its batteries during cleaning.

It also has a spot cleaning mode that lets you to mop or clean an area of your floor. And it can be manually programmed to follow a specific route, which is helpful if you have narrow hallways or stairs. It was capable of cleaning carpets in our carpet cleaning evaluation, but it struggled with higher pile carpets and carpets. It can be set up to raise the mop pad automatically when it comes in contact with carpet. This is an excellent option for those looking to not have to mop their carpets.

The iMop comes with an onboard dustbin as well as a water tank that empties at the end every cleaning session. The dust bin can hold up to 2.5 liters and only needs to be emptied every two cleaning cycles. The water tank is able to handle half a dozen mopping session before it runs out. The iMop requires less maintenance and cleaning than an typical robot vacuum, Robot Hoover which could be a major selling point for busy families.

The mobile app for iMop is user-friendly and packed with 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 Vacuum Price won't wander off into prohibited areas. The app also allows access to the iMop status and errors messages.