10 Top Robot Vacuum That Are Unexpected

Top Robot Vacuums and Mop Combos

Robots aren't quite as adept at picking up debris such as metal screws or chunks of pasta. They are however excellent at brushing away pet hair, dust, and food particles. The best models have smart robot navigation technology and object avoidance capabilities that allow them to maneuver around toys, cords and other household obstacles.

1. iRobot Roomba i3+ EVO

The iRobot Roomba i3+ EVO is a great robot vacuum that has a variety of smart features that make it much easier to maintain than most competing models. The automatic bin emptying feature is one of the most impressive features we've encountered in a robotic vacuum. It is a great choice for both carpets and hard floors. It's also simple to set up and operate with the app that guides you step-by-step through the procedure. Another notable feature is the ability to return to the spot where it began in our tests. It did this for 77 minutes in one cleaning, before running out of battery.

Contrary to other robovacs we tested, the i3+ EVO features a self-emptying bin that dumps debris into an external dirt compartment on its charging base when it's full. This helps reduce the need for hands-on maintenance and keeps the i3+ EVO from overfilling, however it still requires manually cleaned after each cleaning session. The i3+ EVO's built-in dust bin holds 2.4L of trash that is enough to get it through five or four cleaning sessions before you have to replace it.

Like the i7, uses cutting-edge floor washing robot-tracking sensors that create maps. It also allows you to navigate through neat rows. The i3+ EVO can only keep one map, whereas the i7 is able to store multiple. The i7's map is used to create virtual barriers and no-go zones but not for the i3+ EVO.

While the i3+ EVO is superior in removing dirt and debris from surfaces than the other robovacs that we tested, it's not the best when it comes to cleaning corners and edges. It's also not as gentle on furniture, despite being fairly quiet. It was a bit rough on furniture, since it pushed chairs away. It also made some collisions with the sides of the test bed.

2. Black & Decker Pro Q5

If you're looking to expand your collection of self-cleaning robot vacuums vacuums, or are just starting out with the Q5 Pro is a great option. It offers a sleek design, powerful navigation, and efficient automation at a low price. It's the most affordable pound-for-pound model available today and even beats some of Roborock's much pricier models in several ways.

This robot is great in cleaning floors that are dirty, and its avoidance tech assists it in staying clear of furniture legs or other obstacles. It also performs well on carpets and scores the highest score on our tests of navigation. It's only downside is that it's louder than other models and doesn't do better in our user-satisfaction and predicted reliability tests.

The Q5 Pro has a very large dust bin that is 770ml, which means you don't have to empty it as often as some other 2-in-1 robots. Its 240-minute runtime is very generous compared to others we've tried. When the battery is low, it will automatically return to its dock, where it recharges and then resumes 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 the first robot vacuum cleaner sale we've seen that incorporates 3D mapping. This, along with other innovations has helped it perform exceptionally well in our vacuuming tests and mopping test. You can schedule cleanings or create no-go zones. You can also see the battery's status. The app is easy to use, but it isn't compatible with Apple HomeKit. The feature is scheduled to be added in 2025. As of the beginning of November, Apple has updated a footnote on its website to indicate that this feature will be delayed until 2025. HomeKit isn't compatible with several other robots, however Siri Shortcuts are.

3. TP-Link Tapo RV30 Plus

If you want a robot vacuum cleaner that also mop and is very affordable the TP-Link Tapo R30 Plus is the best option. It offers an impressive set of features for the cost and features a stylish design. You can control the device using different buttons on the machine or through the app, and even use voice commands. The device is powered by batteries, and the vacuum container is able to automatically empty itself.

The TP-Link RV30 Plus does a very good job at cleaning up normal messes and is suitable for light mopping on hard floors. It comes with a sweeping brush replacement and mopping cloth as well as an HEPA-filter. It can be used with an intelligent hub such as Amazon Alexa or Google Assistant to allow voice control. The TP-Link RV30 Plus is easy to set up and can be connected to a wide range of floor surfaces with the automatic mode. This guarantees the most effective cleaning results for each area and floor type.

Three cleaning modes are available to meet your requirements. The vacuuming mode is a thorough cleaning of the room. It utilizes the smart sensor to detect edges, stairs, furniture and other obstacles. The mopping mode is utilized to clean the floor on a regular basis or to get rid of liquid spills and stubborn stains. You can combine both functions to get a thorough and deep cleaning.

The TP-Link RV30 Plus comes with an impressive suction and 3 settings for dry mopping, and is able to quickly remove dust pet hairs, crumbs and other debris from floors of any kind. It can clean carpets without damaging it due to specially-designed mopping tools.

During the first mapping run, the TP-Link RV30 Plus scans and records the layout of your home using its LiDAR and Gyro dual navigation system. You can alter the map within the app and merge or split rooms based on your preference. You can also set up no-go zones and virtual walls to stop the RV30 Plus from wandering into areas that you don't want to access.

4. Eufy iMop

The Eufy iMop robot vacuum and mop is one of best fully-featured robots for hard flooring. It has a high-tech navigation system that does a great job of mapping your home's layout even across multiple floor levels. The base station is well-designed and can automate cleaning to a large extent. It also offers impressive navigation and obstacle avoidance.

This model utilizes an internal dToF LiDAR sensor to map your home and create efficient cleaning routes. The iMop was highly rated for its accuracy and navigation. It also did an excellent job in avoiding obstacles like furniture. It can also find its way to the base station in case it runs out of batteries during an exercise of cleaning.

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

The iMop has an onboard dust container and a water tank which it empties and refills at the end of each cleaning session. The dust bin can hold up to 2.5 Liters and only has to be emptied every two cleaning cycles. The water tank is capable of handling more than a dozen mopping sessions before running out. The iMop requires less maintenance and cleaning than the typical robot vacuum, which could be a major selling point for busy families.

The iMop smartphone app is user-friendly and has a lot of configuration options. It comes with a variety of suction modes, mopping settings, and scheduling. It allows you to set up virtual walls, no-go zones and other restrictions to ensure that the robot floor cleaner doesn't wander off into forbidden areas. The app also provides access to iMop status and error messages.