12 Companies Leading The Way In Robot Hoover

The Best Robot Hoover

The best robot vacuum can sweep and vacuum your floors with no effort. It also leaves the floors spotless. Its surprisingly affordable price and top-of-the-line features (such as dirt detection) are a plus.

Be sure to inspect your robot's brushes for tangled hair and large debris, and wash them when required. Some models also self-empty their dust bin on board into a larger bin in the base, which reduces the amount of fine dust released into the air.

1. Roomba Q5 pro

The Q5 Pro, and its more expensive sibling the Q7 Max Series are among the most powerful robotic vacuums we have examined. They have motors that are top-of-the class and can handle up to 5,500 Pascals. As with other top iRobot models (including the top choice), they use intelligent mapping technology to create detailed floor plans and avoid common obstacles like cords and furniture legs. The robots also have a feature called Carpet Boost that increases its power when it senses dirt on the carpet.

The Q5 and Q7 Max Series both scored extremely well in our tests of floors with no carpet, and they are particularly adept at cleaning hair from dogs. However, they do have a few flaws however, which hinder them from being our top choice. One of the weaknesses of the Q5 is its navigation system doesn't include AI-powered obstacle avoidance. It's therefore prone to get stuck on shoes and socks, and it couldn't navigate densely packed rooms very well during our tests. Also, it doesn't have a camera that would let it see the corners of the room.

However, it's a good choice, especially if you want to save money on a Roomba from iRobot and have a bare-floored home or office. It's also very quiet and can work while you're at work, or going to school. The only thing it's missing that you can't find in the more expensive iRobot Roomba X30 is edge-to-edge vacuuming on bare floors. And it's less effective at mopping, relying on disposable wet wipes that don't stay on very well and can't handle dried-on debris. The Q5 does come with a self-emptying dock, though. If you're in need of it mop, the mopping pad can be replaced with one that is wet in just a few minutes.

2. iRobot Roomba X30

The iRobot Roomba X30 packs impressive vacuuming and mopping capabilities into a sleek, compact package. Its intelligent cleaning maps and nimble navigation make it easy to clean and effective in dealing with larger particles, like pet hair. It also features self-emptying dustbins as well as powerful suction, and support for virtual boundaries. It's the best robot vacuum for carpets, though it isn't as efficient as some of its competitors in deep cleaning.

This highly efficient mop and vacuum combination uses advanced sensor technology to dodge obstacles and pet waste, and it learns the layout of your home over time to provide more efficient cleaning. The app allows you to modify zones and alter the cleaning schedule. Its battery life is average when compared to similar models.

You can instruct the X30 Ultra to remove its mops and extend them when in a carpeted room to prevent cross-contamination. The flex arm can be utilized to reach under furniture with low levels and along baseboards. It doesn't perform as well on the washboard as our other Editors' Choice Picks, the Ecovacs Ozmo N8Pro+ and the iRobot Combo j9+.

During tests, X30 Ultra was the quickest robot autonomous vacuum/mop that could sweep the entire house, with 66 per cent of its battery remaining. It did a decent cleaning job on various rooms and floors with various flooring types, including some area carpets. Its obstacle detection was excellent and it stayed clear of fake dog turds and socks, shoes, and bundles of cables.

It's more expensive than the iRobot Combo v9+ and iRobot Roomba j9+, but it has superior suction, an onboard dustbin that automatically fills up its base, and also supports voice commands via Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant. It can even clean the floor after it vacuums, a feature that we haven't seen in other robotic cleaner and mop vacuum/mop combos.

3. iRobot Roomba X40

This mop and vacuum combination features a sleek, circular design that looks more like a regular Roomba unit than the boxy models from the rivals. It's among our most appealing looking robot vacuums. The latest model from iRobot is its most advanced and has advanced features like enhanced dirt detection technology and future compatibility with Matter (another company's robot that can wash its own mop pads).

It's also the only robot vacuum/mop that scored the perfect 10/10 out of 10 in our tests. This is due to a mix of high-tech sensors, including a structured lighting system, a camera and multiple lasers. The X40 Ultra is also the only robot we tested that can fully autonomously refill and empty its base station, and it boasts industry-leading 12,000Pa suction and self-cleaning mop pads.

The X40, like other iRobot products, is simple to use. It has an easy mobile application interface and integrates with Amazon Alexa and Apple HomeKit. The only downside is that the X40 still a noisy unit. This could be a concern in the mornings before work, or at night when you're trying to sleep.

It's also somewhat expensive, although it's not as pricey as Ecovacs X2 Omni or the Roborock S8 MaxV Ultra Both of which are equally capable and look better. If you're willing with a bit more noise and a little more cost this is a capable two-in-one that should please almost everyone.

iRobot L20 Ultra

The L20 Ultra is a top-of-the-range robot vacuum and mop, with many advanced features to help you forget about your chores. The L20 Ultra is a hands-free cleaning machine, similar to Ecovacs' top-of-the-range X2 Omni or Roborock's S8 Pro Ultra. It comes with a multi-function dock that will automatically empty the vacuum's bin, refills the water tank, and cleans and dry the mop pads.

The smart robot makes use of the combination of LIDAR and structured light to map out floor plans and spot obstacles, and navigates more effectively than its top competitors. It also has a front mounted camera for real-time hazards detection but this wasn't foolproof in our tests and was sometimes confused with obstructions or power cords.

Its vacuum has a high suction capacity of 7,000 Pascals, which is more than enough to finish the job. It also has an attribute called "Intelligent Dirt Detection", which regulates the power of the vacuum and adjusts cleaning frequency for different areas in the home based on how dirty those areas tend to be.

For larger homes, it's worth opting for models with zone or spot cleaning modes that let you tell the robot to clean a specific area of your home using the app or voice commands. A stairway mode is useful if you have a lot furniture. Additionally the recharge and resume feature that allows your robot vacuum to pick up right where it left off is ideal for busy families.

5. iRobot Roomba RX3

The RX3 is a cleaner with more intelligence than you would imagine from its price. It has a great vacuuming performance and was able to remove 55% of debris in our tests. (It was only second to the Roomba Q5 Pro). It also mops with only one pad and a rotating motion which is cleaner than the majority of the mop cleaners with robots that we've tested. It's self-sufficient too, with a fully-featured app as well as an auto-emptying washable base.

The iRobot app is designed to help you navigate a mapping run that collects data on your floorplan as well as any "no go" areas that you have marked on the map. It can be used to design cleaning schedules or to set up the spot-cleaning. It can also be used to it to prioritize your dirtiest areas for greater efficiency. The app also provides access to a host of options, including seasonal suggestions, custom maps and advanced settings for your cleaning.

Its shape is more rectangular than most other robot vacuums, meaning it can reach corners and underneath furniture better. It also has a strong 8000 Pascal suction and combs with intelligent technology for hair of pets. You can also set up a spot cleaning that scours a specific area.

The Miele Scout RX3 Home Vision HD is a sleeker more affordable alternative to iRobot Roomba. It has a more attractive, Dolce & Gabbana-esque design and its twin cameras appear like cute eyes. It does a great job vacuuming, but it's more likely to get caught on low thresholds. It is also louder than other top robot vacuums that we have examined. It also comes with an app that's less intuitive and a small base station that does not double as a bin to empty.