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The best automatic vacuum and mop robot automatic hoover (other) can clean and mop without requiring your attention. It leaves your floors spotless. Its price is affordable and its high-end functions (such as dirt detectors) are positives.
Be sure to check your robot's brushes for hair that is tangled and large debris, and wash them when needed. Some models can also automatically empty their onboard dust bin into a larger bin at the base, which decreases the amount of fine dust 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 motors that are top-of-the line and can suction up to 5,500 Pascals. Like other premium iRobot models (including the top-rated model) they employ smart mapping technology to create detailed floor plans that avoid household obstacles such as cords and furniture legs. The robots also come with the feature of Carpet Boost which boosts its power when it senses dirt on the carpet.
The Q5 and Q7 Max Series both scored excellently in our tests of floors with no carpet, and they are particularly adept in removing hair from dogs. However, they do have a few flaws however, which hinder them from being our top choice. One of the Q5's shortcomings is that its navigation system does not feature AI-powered obstacles avoidance. It's also prone to become stuck on socks and shoes and couldn't navigate densely packed rooms very efficiently during our tests. It doesn't also have a camera to see around corners.
It's still a good value for those whose office or home has lots of unfinished floors and you're looking to save some money. It's also extremely quiet and operates while you're at work or at 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. It's also less effective in mopping, relying on disposable wet wipes that don't hold on for long and don't deal with dried-on debris. The Q5 has a self-emptying cradle, however. If you want to change the mopping pad for dry ones in just a few seconds.
2. IRobot Roomba
The iRobot Roomba X30 packs impressive mopping and vacuuming into a compact, sleek package. Its intelligent cleaning maps and quick navigation make it easy to clean and effective in dealing with larger particles such as pet hair. It also features an impressive suction system and self-emptying bin. It's the most efficient robotic hoover for carpets but it isn't as effective as some of its competitors in terms of deep cleaning.
This top-performing combination vacuum and mop makes use of advanced sensors to avoid obstacles and pet waste, and it also learns the layout of your home over time to ensure more efficient cleaning. You can alter its cleaning schedule and customize zones with the well-designed app. Its battery life is average compared to other models.
When the X30 Ultra is in a carpeted area, you can tell it to pull back and extend its mops. This helps prevent cross-contamination. The flex arm is ideal for getting under furniture that is low and along baseboards. However, it doesn't have the same washboard performance as our other Editors' Choice picks, the Ecovacs Deebot Ozmo N8 Pro+ and the iRobot Combo j9+.
In the course of testing, X30 Ultra was the fastest robot vacuum/mop to sweep the entire house and had 66 percent of its battery remaining. It also did a good job cleaning a variety of rooms and floors with different flooring types, including certain area rug. Its obstacle detection was excellent, and it avoided fake dog turds, socks, shoes and bundles of cables.
It's a little more expensive than iRobot Combo v9+ or iRobot Roomba j9+ but offers superior suction and an onboard bin that automatically empties into the base. It also supports voice commands via Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant. It can even clean the floor after it vacuums, a feature that hasn't been seen in other robot vacuum/mop combos.
3. IRobot Roomba X40
This robot vacuum and mop combination features a sleek, circular look that looks much like a Roomba model than the boxy units of the competition. It's one of our most appealing looking robot vacuums. iRobot’s latest flagship model is also its smartest. It comes with advanced features, like enhanced dirt detection and future compatibility (another company's robot vacuum cleaner reviews that is able to wash mop pads autonomously).
It's also the sole robot vacuum/mop to score an absolute 10 out of 10 in our evaluations. This is thanks to a combination modern sensors, including a restructured light system, a camera, and a variety of lasers. The X40 Ultra was the only robot we tested that could fill and empty its basestation in a self-contained manner. It also boasted a suction of 12,000Pa as well as self-cleaning mop mops.
The X40 is, like the other iRobot products, is easy to use. It comes with a simple mobile application interface, and it is compatible with Amazon Alexa and Apple HomeKit. The only issue is that it's an eerily noisy device, which can be a problem if you run it in the morning before work or at night as you try to sleep.
It's also quite expensive, but it's not as pricey as the Ecovacs Omni or Roborock's S8 MaxV Ultra Both of which are equally capable and more attractive. It's a dual-purpose vacuum that's extremely powerful, but it's more expensive and create more noise.
4. iRobot Roomba L20 Ultra
The L20 Ultra is a top-of-the-range robot vacuum and mop with many advanced features to help you get rid of your chores. The L20 Ultra is a hands-free cleaning device like Ecovacs' top-of-the-range X2 Omni or Roborock's S8 Pro Ultra. It features a multi-functional dock that can automatically empty the vacuum's bin and fills up the water tank, and cleans and drys the mop pads.
The smart robot uses a combination of LIDAR and structured light to draw out floor plans and spot obstacles, navigating more intelligently than some of its premium rivals. It also has a camera mounted on the front for real-time detection of hazards, although this wasn't quite reliable in our tests and was sometimes confused by power cords or other obstructions.
The vacuum has a maximum suction of 7,000 Pascals which is more than enough to finish the job. It also features "Intelligent Dirt Detection", which regulates the intensity at which the vacuum works and also alters the frequency of cleaning for various areas of the house according to how dirty they tend to be.
For larger houses, it's worth opting for models that has zone or spot cleaning modes that let you tell the robot to clean a particular area of your house using the app or voice commands. A stair mode can be beneficial if you have number of furniture. For families with busy schedules, a recharge function and resume feature that permits your robot vacuum to continue from where it left off can be extremely useful.
iRobot RX3
The RX3 is a smarter cleaner than you'd expect from its price tag. It is a great job cleaning, removing 55% of the debris we found in our tests (it was second only to the Roomba Q5 Pro). It also mops using one pad and a reciprocating movement which is cleaner than the majority of the robot mop cleaners that we've tried. It's also self-sufficient, with a fully-featured app as well as an auto-emptying washable base.
The well-designed iRobot app guides you through an initial mapping exercise that collects information about your floorplan as well as any "no-go" areas you set on the map. It can be used to design cleaning schedules, or to create the spot-cleaning. It can also be used to it to rank your most filthy areas to improve performance. The app also gives access to a host of features like seasonal suggestions, custom maps, and advanced settings for your cleaning.
It also has the ability to reach corners and under furniture more easily because its shape is more rectangular. It also has strong 8000 Pascal suction and intelligent combs for pet hair. And you can set up a spot cleaning that scours a specific area.
The Miele Scout RX3 Home Vision HD is a sleeker, cheaper alternative to iRobot Roomba. It has a more attractive, Dolce & Gabbana-esque design and its twin cameras resemble 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 robot vacuums we've tested. It also comes with an app that is less intuitive and has a tiny base station that can't double as a bin to empty.