15 Interesting Facts About Top Robot Vacuum You’ve Never Seen

Top Robot Vacuums and Mop Combos

Robots aren’t so good at picking up debris like metal screws or chunks of pasta. But they’re excellent at sweeping dust, pet hair and crumbs. The best models have smart navigation technology, which helps them avoid cords, toys and other household obstacles.

1. IRobot Roomba i3+ EVO

The iRobot Roomba i3+ is a fantastic robot vacuum with many smart features that make it easier to maintain. The automatic bin emptying feature is among the most useful features we’ve seen in a robot vacuum. It is a great choice for both carpets and hard floors. It’s also simple to set up and use, with the app guiding you through the process step-by-step. Another feature that is impressive is the ability to go back to where it was when we tested it. It did this for 77 minutes in one cleaning before running out of battery.

The i3+ EVO unlike the other robot vacuums that we tested comes with a self-emptying bin that automatically dumps debris into an external dirt compartment located on its charging base when it’s full. The i3+ EVO can be prevented from overfilling thanks to a self-emptying container. However, it must still be manually empty at the end of each cleaning session. The i3+ EVO’s inner dust bin holds 2.4L of debris that is more than enough to last four or five cleaning sessions before needing to replace it.

Similar to the i7, this model also uses the latest floor tracking sensors to create maps and navigate neat rows. The i3+ EVO can only store one map, whereas the i7 can store multiple. The map of the i7 can be used to create virtual barriers and no-go zones however, not the i3+ EVO.

Although the i3+ EVO is better in removing debris on surfaces than the other robovacs that we tested, it’s not the best for cleaning corners and edges. It’s also less gentle on furniture, despite being fairly quiet. It was quite rough on furniture as it moved chairs away. It also made some collisions with the sides of the bed.

2. Black & Decker Q5 Pro

The Q5 Pro is an excellent choice, whether you are expanding your robot vacuum collection or just starting out. It offers a sleek design, powerful navigation, and useful automation at a reasonable price. It’s the best Auto Vacuum model for the money on the market currently and is even better than some Roborock models that are much more expensive in a variety of ways.

This robot does an excellent job cleaning bare floors and its avoidance technology assists it in avoiding furniture legs and other obstacles. It also does well on carpets and scores a high score in our navigation tests. The only snag is that it’s a little louder than other models we test and doesn’t perform similarly in our user satisfaction or 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 other 2-in-1 robots. Its 240-minute runtime is very generous compared to others we’ve examined. If the battery is low, it will automatically return to its dock where it recharges and resumes cleaning from where it left off. You can manage the Q5 Pro using the app or voice commands with Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant.

This is the first robot we’ve seen that incorporates 3D mapping. This along with other advancements made it perform extremely well in our tests for vacuuming and mopping test. It allows you to schedule cleaning times, set no-go zones and see the battery’s condition among other things. The app is simple to use, though it does not support Apple HomeKit which is slated to be added by 2025. As of early November, Apple has updated a footnote on its website to reflect that this feature will be delayed until 2025. HomeKit is not compatible with several other robots, but Siri Shortcuts are.

3. TP-Link Tapo RV30 Plus

If you are looking for a robotic vacuum cleaner that also mop and is affordable, the TP-Link Tapo RV30 Plus is the right choice. It is stylish in design and a lot of amazing features for the money. It is possible to control the device with different buttons on the device or through the app and even make use of voice commands. The device has an extended battery life and the vacuum container can be auto-emptied.

The TP-Link RV30 Plus does a very good job at vacuuming standard messes and is suitable for light mopping on hard floors. It comes with mopping cloths and a replacement sweeper brush, and an HEPA filter. It can be used in conjunction with a smart home hub such as Amazon Alexa or Google Assistant for easy voice control. The TP-Link RV30 Plus can be easily set up and can be connected to various flooring surfaces using the automatic mode. This assures that the optimal results are achieved in every room and floor.

You can choose from three cleaning options to meet your needs. The vacuuming mode is a thorough cleaning of the room. It makes use of the sensor’s smart technology to detect edges furniture, stairs, and other obstacles. The mopping mode can be utilized to automatically clean the floor or remove stubborn stains and liquid spills. You can combine the two features to provide an efficient and thorough cleaning.

With powerful suction and three settings for dry mopping, TP-Link RV30 Plus is quick to remove pet hair, dust, crumbs and other debris from all types of flooring. It can also clean carpets without damaging them due to the special mops.

During the first mapping run the TP-Link RV30 Plus scans and records the home’s layout using its LiDAR and Gyro dual navigation system. You can alter the map within the app and split or merge rooms based on your preference. You can also create virtual walls and no-go zones to prevent the RV30 Plus from wandering into areas you don’t want it to enter.

4. Eufy iMop

The Eufy iMop is one of the top full-featured robot vacuum and mop combos for hard floors. It comes with a sophisticated navigation system that does an excellent job of mapping your home’s floor and even across several floor levels. And the extremely well-designed base station virtually automates the cleaning process. It also provides impressive navigation and obstacle avoidance.

This model utilizes a dToF internal LiDAR sensor to map your home, creating efficient cleaning routes. The iMop awed us with its navigation efficiency and coverage evaluations and was also good at getting around obstacles, such as furniture. It also has the ability to find its way back to the base station which is a great benefit in the event it is unable to recharge its battery during a cleaning session.

The spot cleaning mode lets you to clean a particular area of your floor. And it can be manually programmed to follow a fixed path, which is useful in narrow hallways or stairs. In our carpet cleaning test it did a good job cleaning carpets. However, it was unable to clean carpets and rugs with larger piles. It is possible to set it up to lift the mop pad when it comes into contact with carpet. This is an excellent feature for those who want to avoid having to mop their carpets.

The iMop features an onboard dust bin as well as an water tank that fills and refills at the end of each cleaning session. The dust bin that is onboard can hold up to 2.5 Liters of debris and is only required to be emptying it every couple of cleaning cycles. The water tank is able to handle more than a dozen mopping sessions before running out. The iMop requires less maintenance and cleaning than the average robot vacuum, 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 has multiple suction modes, mopping settings, and scheduling. It allows you to create virtual walls, no-go zones, and other restrictions to ensure that your robot doesn’t wander into areas that aren’t safe for it. The app also provides access to the iMop status and error messages.