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The best automatic vacuum cleaner robot vacuums that mop hoover can clean and mop without requiring your attention, and leaves your floors spotless. Its surprisingly affordable price and features that are high-end (such as dirt detection) are great features.
Make sure you regularly inspect your robot's brushes for tangled hair and large debris and wash them if needed. Some models will also empty the onboard dustbin and deposit it in an additional bin at the base. This helps reduce the amount of fine dust that is released into the air.
1. Roomba Q5 Pro
The Q5 Pro and its sibling, the more expensive Q7 Max Series, are among the most powerful robot vacuums we've examined. They have top-of-the-line motors that can produce up to 5,500 Pascals of suction force. As with other premium iRobot models (including the top choice), they use smart mapping technology to create precise floor plans and eliminate common obstacles like cords and furniture legs. The robots also come with Carpet Boost, a feature which boosts its power when it senses dirt on the carpet.
Both the Q5 as well as the Q7 Max Series get very excellent scores in our floor tests that test for bare floors They're also particularly adept in cleaning pet hair. However, they do have a few flaws that keep them from being our top choice. One of them is that the Q5's navigation doesn't include AI-powered obstacle avoidance and is therefore prone to get caught up in shoes and socks, and is unable to navigate rooms with a lot of people well in our tests. Also, it doesn't have an image sensor that lets it see the corners of the room.
It's still a great deal particularly if your office or home has a lot of unfinished flooring and you're looking to save money. It's also very quiet and can be used while you're at work or in school. It doesn't have the edge-to-edge floor vacuuming offered by the more expensive iRobot Roomba X30. And it's less effective at mopping, using disposable wet wipes that don't hold on well and aren't able to take on dried-on debris. The Q5 is self-emptying cradle that can be emptied by itself. And, if you have to, you can switch the mopping pad for a dry one in just a few seconds.
2. IRobot Roomba X30
The iRobot Roomba X30 packs impressive mopping and vacuuming into a compact, sleek package. Its intelligent cleaning maps as well as quick navigation make it easy to clean, and effective in tackling larger particles, like pet hair. It also has an impressive suction system and a self-emptying bin. It's the best robot hoover for carpets, although it isn't as efficient as some of its competitors in deep cleaning.
This top-performing mop and vacuum combination uses advanced sensor technology to stay clear of obstacles and pet waste, and it will learn the layout of your home over time to ensure more efficient cleaning. You can modify its cleaning schedule and set up zones using the app that is well-designed. It has a battery life that is comparable to other models.
When the X30 Ultra is in a carpeted area, you can instruct it to remove and extend its mops. This helps prevent cross-contamination. Its flex arm is also great to get 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 testing, the X30 Ultra was the fastest robot hoover vacuum/mop that could complete an entire home, and it did so with the battery at 66 percent left. It did a good cleaning job on different floors and rooms with different flooring types, including some area carpets. Its obstacle detection was superb and it was able to avoid fake dog turds, socks, shoes, and bundles of cables.
It's more expensive than the iRobot Combo v9+ and iRobot Roomba j9+, however it offers superior suction, a built-in dust bin that automatically fills up its base, and it supports voice commands via Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant. It is able to clean floors even after it has vacuumed. This is a feature we haven't seen before on other robotic vacuum/mop combos.
3. Roomba X40 from iRobot
This robot vacuum and mop combination is sleek and has a circular design that looks much like a Roomba model than the boxy models of the competition. It is one of our most appealing looking robot vacuums. iRobot's latest flagship model also is among the most intelligent 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 to score the perfect 10/10 out of 10 in our testing. This is thanks to a combination modern sensors, including a restructured lighting system, a camera and multiple lasers. The X40 Ultra is also the only robot we tested that is fully autonomously refill and empty its base station, and it has an industry-leading 12,000Pa suction and self-cleaning mop pads.
As with other iRobot models like the X40 is easy to use, offering an intuitive mobile app interface, and integration with Amazon Alexa, Apple HomeKit as well as Google Assistant. The only drawback is that the X40 is still a loud unit. This could be a problem in mornings prior to work or at night when you are trying to sleep.
It's also quite expensive, though it's not as expensive as the Ecovacs X2 Omni or the Roborock S8 MaxV Ultra Both of which are similarly capable and more attractive. This is a two-in-one vacuum that's very capable, but it will cost you more and make more noise.
4. iRobot Roomba L20 Ultra
The L20 Ultra is a top-of-the-range robot vacuum and mop with a lot of advanced features that let you get rid of your chores. The L20 Ultra is a hands-free cleaning device like Ecovacs the top of the line X2 Omni or Roborock's S8 Pro Ultra. It features a multi-functional dock that can automatically emptys the vacuum's bin, refills the water tank, and cleans and dries the mop pads.
The smart robot makes use of an array of LIDAR and structured light to create floor plans and spot obstacles, making it more efficient than its top rivals. It also has a camera mounted on the front for real-time detection of hazards but this was not foolproof in our testing and was sometimes confused by power cords or other obstructions.
The vacuum has a suction maximum of 7,000 Pascals which is more than enough to get the job done. It also features "Intelligent Dirt Detection", which regulates the intensity at which the vacuum works and also adjusts the frequency of cleaning for various areas of the house depending on the amount of dirt they are.
For bigger homes it's worth looking for one with spot or zone cleaning modes that let you tell the robot to clean one particular area of your home via the app or via voice commands. A stair mode can be beneficial if you have number of furniture. For families that are busy recharge functions and resume feature that permits your robot vacuum to pick up where it left off can be extremely useful.
5. iRobot Roomba RX3
The RX3 is more sophisticated than its price would suggest. It does a stellar job cleaning, removing 55% of the debris that was found in our tests (it was second only to the Roomba Q5 Pro). It also mopses using a single pad and a reciprocating motion that cleans better that most mop cleaners for robots that we've examined. It's also self-sufficient with a full-featured app and a self emptying base that can be washed.
The iRobot app is designed to guide you through an exercise in mapping that collects data on your floorplan and any "no go" areas that you have marked on the map. It can be used to create cleaning schedules, or to organize the spot-cleaning. It can also be used to it to prioritize your dirtiest areas to improve performance. The app also provides access to a variety of features, such as seasonal suggestions, custom maps, and advanced settings for your cleaning.
It can also reach corners and under furniture more easily because its shape is more rectangular. It also has a strong 8000 Pascal suction and intelligent combs for pet hair. You can also create a spot-cleaner that will thoroughly clean a specific area.
The Miele Scout RX3 Home Vision HD is a sleeker and cheaper alternative to the iRobot Roomba. It's more appealing, Dolce & Gabbana-esque design and its twin cameras resemble cute eyes. It's good at vacuuming, but is more prone to get caught on low thresholds and is more noisy than the other top robot vacuums we've tried. It also has an app that's less intuitive and has a tiny base station that doesn't double as a bin for emptying.