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Top Robot Vacuums and Mop Combos

While robots can't replace a conventional vacuum in removing ground-in debris such as metal screws and chunks of orzo pasta, they're great at sweeping crumbs, dust and pet hair. The most effective models come with smart navigation technology, 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 comes with several smart features that make it easier to maintain. The automatic floor vacuum bin emptying feature is one of the most useful features we've seen in the form of a robot and it's compatible on both hard floors and carpets. It's also easy to install and use, 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 another impressive feature. It was able to do this for 77 minutes in one cleaning before the battery was exhausted.

The i3+ EVO unlike the other robot vacuums we have tested, has a self-emptying bin that automatically dumps debris in an external dirt compartment on its charging base once it is full. This reduces hands-on maintenance and helps keep the i3+ EVO from overfilling, but it still requires manually cleaned after each cleaning session. The i3+ EVO's built-in dustbin holds 2.4L of debris, which is more than enough to last four or five cleaning sessions before you need to replace it.

Like the i7model, this model uses state-of-the-art floor tracking sensors to create maps and navigate neat rows. However, the i3+ EVO only stores a single map while the i7 has the capacity to store multiple maps. The i7's map can be used to create virtual barriers and no-go zones but not the i3+ EVO.

The i3+ EVO does a better job of removing surface debris compared to some other robovacs that we have looked at, but it's not the best in cleaning edges and corners. It is also less gentle on furniture, despite being fairly silent. It moved chairs away from walls and caused some collisions with the sides of our bed, and it was stuck to cords and toys while testing.

2. Black & Decker Pro Q5

If you're looking to increase your collection of robot vacuums or just starting out with the Q5 Pro is a great choice. It packs powerful power, smart navigation and easy automation into a sleek design for a reasonable price. It's the best pound-for-pound model currently available and is even better than some of Roborock's more expensive models in many ways.

This robot is fantastic in cleaning floors that are dirty and its avoidance technology helps it to steer away from furniture legs and other obstacles. It also does well on carpets and gets the top score in our navigation tests. It's only downside is that it's noisier than other models and doesn't do as well in our owner-satisfaction and predicted reliability assessments.

The Q5 Pro comes with a large dust bin that is 770ml, which means that you won't need to empty it as frequently as other 2-in-1 robots. The Q5 Pro's 240 minute running time is also impressive when in comparison to other 2-in-1 robots we have tested. If the battery is empty it goes back to its dock and automatically recharges before continuing cleaning where it left off. You can manage the Q5 Pro via the app and make voice commands using Amazon Alexa or Google Assistant.

This is one of the first robots we've seen to incorporate 3D mapping. This, along with other innovations, helps it perform exceptionally well in our mopping and vacuuming tests. It is possible to schedule cleanings and create no-go zones. You can also see the battery's status. The app is simple to use, but it doesn't support Apple HomeKit. This feature is scheduled to be added in 2025. As of November 1, Apple has updated a footnote on its website to reflect that this feature is delayed until 2025. HomeKit isn't compatible with several other robots, but Siri Shortcuts are.

3. TP-Link Tapo RV30 Plus

If you want a robot vacuum bot Cleaner that can also mop and is affordable robot vacuum, the TP Link Tapo RV30 Plus is the ideal choice. It offers an impressive set of features for the cost and features a stylish design. It can be controlled using the buttons on the machine using the app, or even with voice commands. The device has a long battery life and the vacuum container can be automatically empty.

The TP-Link RV30 Plus is a excellent vacuum cleaner that can handle standard messy messes. It can also be used to lightly mop on hard floors. It comes with mopping cloths and a replacement the sweeping brush and a HEPA filter. It can be used in conjunction with a smart home hub like Amazon Alexa or Google Assistant for convenient voice control. The TP-Link RV30 Plus is easy to install and can be connected to a wide range of floor surfaces with the automatic vacuum cleaners mode. This assures that the optimal results are achieved in each room and type of floor.

You can select from three cleaning options to meet your requirements. The vacuuming mode utilizes the intelligent sensor to detect of obstacles like furniture, stairs, and edges. The mopping mode is utilized to automatically clean your floor or to get rid of stubborn liquid spills and stains. Another option lets you to combine the two modes to provide a more thorough and thorough cleaning.

The TP-Link RV30 Plus comes with a powerful suction, 3 settings for dry mopping, and can quickly remove dust, pet hairs, crumbs, and other debris from any flooring type. It can clean carpets without damaging the material because of specially designed mop heads.

In the initial mapping run, the TP-Link RV30 Plus scans and stores the layout of your home by using its LiDAR and Gyro dual navigation system. The map can be edited in the app and you can join or divide rooms as you prefer. You can also design virtual walls and no-go zones to prevent the RV30 Plus from wandering into areas you don't wish to visit.

4. Eufy iMop

The Eufy iMop is one of the best full-featured robot vacuums and mops 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 automates cleaning to a large extent. It offers excellent obstacle avoidance and navigation.

This model utilizes an internal dToF LiDAR sensor to map your home, creating efficient cleaning routes. The iMop was rated highly for its coverage and navigation. It also did an excellent job of avoiding obstacles such as furniture. It also has the ability to find its way back to the base station which is a great feature in the event that it is unable to recharge its battery during a cleaning session.

It also has a spot cleaning mode that lets you to mop or clean a specific area of your floor. It can also be programmed manually to follow a specific direction. This is a great option if you have narrow hallways or stairs. In our carpet cleaning test, it performed well cleaning carpets. However, it was unable to clean rugs and carpets with thick piles. It can also be set to automatically lift the mop pad when it comes in contact with carpet. This is a great feature to not mop your carpets.

The iMop has an onboard dustbin and a water tank, which it emptys at the end of every cleaning session. The dust bin that is onboard can hold up to 2.5 Liters of debris and is only required to be emptying it every couple of cleaning cycles. The water tank can handle about a dozen mopping sessions before it runs dry. The iMop is easier to clean and maintain than a typical robot cleaner, which can be an important benefit for busy households.

The iMop smartphone app is easy-to-use and has a lot of configuration options. It has different suction settings, mopping settings and scheduling. It also lets you build virtual walls and no-go zones, so the robot won't wander into areas that aren't safe for it. The app also allows access to iMop status and errors messages.