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Top Robot Vacuums and Mop Combos

While robots won't be able to substitute for a conventional vacuum for picking up ground-in debris such as metal screws and pieces of orzo pasta, they're great at sweeping dust, crumbs and pet hair. The best models have smart navigation technology, which can help them avoid cords, toys and other household obstacles.

1. iRobot Roomba i3+ EVO

The iRobot Roomba i3+ is a fantastic robot vacuum that has several smart features that make it easier to maintain. The automatic bin emptying feature is among the best features we've ever seen in a robot vacuum. It is a great choice for both carpets and hard floors. The app guides you through the entire process. It's also easy to use and set up. Another impressive feature is the ability to return to the spot where it began in our tests. It did this for 77 minutes on one cleaning before running out of battery.

Unlike some of the other robovacs we've tested, the i3+ EVO has an automatic 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 with a self cleaning vacuum cleaner-emptying bin. However it still needs to be manually empty at the end of each cleaning session. The i3+ EVO's internal dust bin can hold 2.4L of waste and is enough to last several cleaning sessions before needing to replace it.

Similar to the i7, this model is equipped with state-of-the-art floor sensors to create maps and navigate neat rows. However the i3+ EVO only stores one map, while the i7 is able to store multiple maps. The i7's map is used to create virtual barriers and no-go zones, but not the i3+ EVO.

Although the i3+ EVO is superior at picking up surface debris than some of the other robovacs we looked at however, it's not the most effective for cleaning corners and edges. It's also less gentle on furniture, despite being fairly quiet. It pulled chairs away from walls, and made some collisions with the sides of our test bed, and it became stuck on cords and toys during our testing.

2. Black & Decker Pro Q5

The Q5 Pro is an excellent choice, whether you are expanding your robot vacuum collection or are just beginning to get started. It offers an elegant design with a powerful navigation system, as well as effective automation at a reasonable cost. It's the best model for the money you can get right now and is even better than other Roborock models which are more expensive in a variety of ways.

This robot does an excellent job cleaning bare floors and its avoidance technology helps it stay clear of furniture legs and other obstacles. It also performs well on carpet and earns a high score in our navigation tests. The only issue is that it's a little noisier than many other models we test, and it doesn't fare similarly in our user satisfaction and predicted reliability assessments.

The Q5 Pro has a very large dust bin of 770ml which means you don't have to empty it as frequently as some 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 depleted it returns to its dock and automatically recharges, before starting cleaning where it left off. You can manage the Q5 Pro via the app and use voice commands with Amazon Alexa or Google Assistant.

This is the first robot vacuum cleaner for sale we've seen that has 3D mapping. This, along with other innovations made it perform extremely well in our tests of vacuuming and mopping test. It is possible to schedule cleanings and set up no-go zones. You can also see the battery's status. The app is easy to use, but it doesn't support Apple HomeKit; that feature is expected to be available by 2025. As of November 1, Apple has updated a footnote on its website to indicate that the feature will be delayed until 2025. Some other robots won't work with HomeKit however, a lot of them work with Siri Shortcuts.

3. TP-Link Tapo RV30 Plus

The TP-Link Tapo R30 Plus bagless robot vacuum vacuum cleaner is a great option if you're looking for a vacuum that can mop as well and is priced reasonably. It has a stylish design and impressive features for its price. It is possible to control the device with different buttons on the machine or through the app and even make use of voice commands. The device has long battery life, and the vacuum container can be auto-emptied.

The TP-Link RV30 Plus does a excellent job of cleaning up normal messes and is suitable for light mopping on hard floors. It comes with a new sweeping brush and mopping cloth as well with an HEPA-filter. It can be paired with a smart home hub like Amazon Alexa or Google Assistant to provide convenient voice control. The TP-Link RV30 Plus can be quickly set up and connect to different floor surfaces with the Automatic Floor cleaner mode. This guarantees the best cleaning results for every room and floor type.

Three cleaning modes are available to fit your requirements. The vacuuming mode is a thorough cleaning of the room. It makes use of the sensor's smart technology to detect edges, stairs, furniture and other obstacles. The mopping mode can be used to sweep the floor on a regular basis or to remove the stubborn stains and liquid spills. You can combine the two functions to get the most thorough and thorough cleaning.

The TP Link RV30 Plus features a powerful suction, 3 settings for dry mopping, and can quickly remove dust, pet hairs, crumbs, and other debris from any flooring type. The device can clean carpets without damaging the material 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. The map can be edited using the app and you can combine or split rooms as you prefer. You can also build virtual walls and no-go zones to stop the RV30 Plus from straying into areas you do not wish to visit.

4. Eufy iMop

The Eufy iMop robot vacuum black friday vacuum and mop is among the best fully-featured robots for hard flooring. It comes with a sophisticated navigation system that does an excellent job of mapping your home's layout and even across several floors. And the well-designed base station nearly completely automates the cleaning process. It also provides incredible obstacles-avoiding and navigation.

This model uses an internal dToF LiDAR sensor to map your home and design efficient cleaning routes. The iMop excelled in our navigation efficiency and coverage evaluations and was also good at avoiding obstacles, including furniture. It is also able to find its way back to the base station in case it runs out of batteries during a cleaning session.

It also comes with a spot cleaning mode that lets you to clean or mop an area of your floor. It can also be manually programmed to follow a fixed path, which is useful if you have narrow hallways or stairs. In our carpet cleaning test it did a good job cleaning carpets. However, it struggled to clean rugs and carpets with thick piles. It is possible to set it up to raise the mop pad automatically when it comes in contact with carpet. This is a great feature for those who wish to save the time of mopping their carpets.

The iMop comes with an onboard dustbin and a water tank that emptys at the end of each cleaning session. The dust bin onboard can hold up to 2.5 liters and needs to be cleaned every two cleaning cycles. The water tank can handle half a dozen mopping session before it runs out. The iMop is easier to maintain and clean than a typical robot vacuum cleaner quiet cleaner, which could be a major selling point for busy families.

The iMop smartphone app is user-friendly and offers a wide range of configuration options. It comes with multiple suction settings as well as mopping settings, and scheduling. It lets you create virtual walls, no-go zones, and other restrictions to ensure that the robot won't wander off into prohibited areas. In addition, the application provides access to your iMop's status as well as errors messages.