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The best robot hoover can mop and vacuum without needing your attention. It will leave your floors spotless. Its price is affordable and its high-end functions (such as a dirt detectors) are positives.

Make sure you regularly examine the brushes of your robot for hair tangled as well as large debris and wash them if needed. Some models also self-empty their dust bin on board into a larger bin at the base, which decreases the amount of fine dust that is released into the air.

1. Roomba Q5 Pro

The Q5 Pro, and its more expensive cousin, the Q7 Max Series are among the most powerful robotic vacuums we have tested. They have top-of-the-line motors that can generate up to 5,500 Pascals of suction force. Like other premium iRobots (including the most powerful model), they use smart mapping to produce precise floorplans and avoid household obstacles like furniture legs. The robots also come with Carpet Boost, a feature which boosts its power when it detects dirt on the carpet.

Both the Q5 as well as the Q7 Max Series get very high scores on our tests on floors that are bare and are particularly effective at cleaning pet hair. However, they have a few flaws that keep them from being our top choice. For instance, the Q5's navigation system doesn't include AI-powered obstacle avoidance, so it's prone to getting hung up on shoes and socks and can't navigate tight spaces very well in our tests. It doesn't also come with a camera to look around corners.

It's still a good value, especially if your office or home has a lot of unfinished floors and you want to save money. It's also quiet and operates while you are at work or in school. The only thing it's missing that you can't find in the pricier iRobot Roomba X30 is edge-to-edge vacuuming on floors that aren't clean. It's also less effective in mopping. It relies on disposable wet wipes that don't stick well and aren't able to deal with dried-on debris. The Q5 is self-emptying cradle that can be emptied by itself. If you're required to clean the mopping pad, it can be swapped for an awe-inspiring one in a matter of minutes.

2. iRobot Roomba X30

The iRobot Roomba X30 is a compact, sleek vacuum cleaner that can sweep floors. Its smart cleaning maps and quick navigation make it easy to clean and effective in dealing with larger particles, like pet hair. It also comes with an impressive suction system and an automatic bin for emptying. It's the most efficient robot hoover for carpets, but it lags behind some competitors in deep cleaning.

This highly efficient combination vacuum and mop makes use of advanced sensors to stay clear of obstacles and pet waste and it will learn your home's layout over time to ensure more efficient cleaning. The app allows you to set up zones and modify the cleaning schedule. It has a battery lifespan that is similar to other models.

It is possible to instruct the X30 Ultra to remove its mop and extend them when it's in a room with carpet to prevent cross-contamination. The flex arm can be used to reach under furniture with low levels and along baseboards. It's not as efficient on the washboard as our other Editors' Choice Picks, the Ecovacs Ozmo N8Pro+ and the iRobot Combo j9+.

During tests, X30 Ultra was the most efficient robot vacuum/mop which could clean an entire home with just 66 percent of its battery remaining. It also did a good job of cleaning a mix of floors and rooms that had different flooring types, including some area rug. Its obstacle detection was great and it stayed clear of fake dog turds and socks, shoes, and bundles of cables.

It's a bit more expensive than the iRobot Combo v9+ and iRobot Roomba j9+, however, it comes with superior suction, a dustbin on board that automatically fills up its base, and supports voice commands using Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant. It can even clean the floor after it vacuums, a feature that we haven't seen in other robot vacuum/mop combos.

3. iRobot Roomba X40

With a sleek, circular design that looks more like a normal Roomba than the competition's boxes this robot vacuum and mop combo is one of the most attractive looking models in our evaluations. The newest model from iRobot is among the most intelligent and has advanced features like enhanced dirt detection technology and future compatibility with Matter (another company's robot vacuum with mop that is able to wash mop pads).

It's the only robotic mop or vacuum that scored an exemplary 10/10 in our testing thanks to a blend of high-tech sensors, including cameras, a structured light system and multiple lasers. The X40 Ultra is also the only robot vacuum reviews in our tests that can completely autonomously refill and empty its base station, and it has an its own self-cleaning mop pads.

The X40, like other iRobot products, is easy to operate. It comes with an intuitive mobile application interface and is compatible with Amazon Alexa and Apple HomeKit. The only drawback is that the X40 still a loud unit. This could be a problem in the mornings prior to work or in the evening when you're trying to sleep.

It's also a bit expensive however, not as much as the Ecovacs MaxV Ultra or Roborock S8 Omni, which are both equally impressive and attractive. If you're willing to live with a bit more noise and some extra cost it's a capable two-in-one that should satisfy most people.

iRobot L20 Ultra

The L20 Ultra is the top-of-the best robot mop and vacuum. It comes with a variety of features that are advanced and will help you forget your chores. The L20 Ultra is a hands-free cleaning machine that is similar to Ecovacs top-of-the-line X2 Omni or Roborock's S8 Pro Ultra. It features a multi-functional dock that can automatically emptys the bin of the vacuum, refills the water tank, as well as washes and drys mop pads.

The smart robot makes use of LIDAR and structured lighting to create floor plans and detect obstacles. It navigates more intelligently than its competitors with premium features. It also has a front-mounted camera to detect hazards in real-time, although this wasn't quite foolproof in our testing and was occasionally confused by power cords or other obstructions.

The vacuum cleaner comes with the capacity to suction up to 7,000 Pascals which is more than sufficient to accomplish the task. It also comes with an attribute called "Intelligent Dirt Detection", which regulates the power of the vacuum and adjusts cleaning frequency for different areas in the house depending on how dirty the areas tend to be.

For larger houses it's recommended to choose one with zone or spot cleaning modes that allow you to instruct the robot to clean a particular area of your home by using the app or voice commands. A stairway mode is useful if you own a large furniture. For families with busy schedules, a recharge feature and resume feature that permits your robot vacuum to resume where it left off could be extremely useful.

iRobot RX3

The RX3 is more advanced than its price suggests. It has a great vacuuming performance and was able to remove 55% of debris in our tests. (It was second to the Roomba Q5 Pro). It also mops with one pad and a reciprocating movement which is cleaner than the majority of the mop cleaners with robots that we've tried. It's also self-sufficient, with a full-featured app and an auto-emptying washable base.

The iRobot application is designed to help you navigate a mapping run, which gathers information on your floorplan as well as any "no go" areas that you've marked on the map. It can be used to create cleaning schedules, or to organize an automatic vacuum cleaner and mop spot-clean. It can also be used to it to prioritize the most soiled areas for greater efficiency. The app also provides access to many features like seasonal suggestions, custom maps and advanced settings for your cleaning.

Its shape is more rectangular than most other robot vacuums, meaning it is able to reach corners and under furniture more easily. It is equipped with a powerful 8,000 Pascal suction and sophisticated combs that remove pet hair. And you can create a spot-clean that scours a specific area.

The Miele Scout RX3 Home Vision HD is a more sleek and cheaper alternative to the iRobot Roomba. It's more appealing, Dolce & Gabbana-esque design and its twin cameras look like cute eyes. It does a good job vacuuming but is more prone to getting caught on low thresholds and is a bit louder than the other top robotic vacuums we've tried. It also has an app that's less intuitive, and a smaller base station that doesn't double as a bin to empty.