10 Ways To Create Your Top Robot Vacuum Empire

Top Robot Vacuums and Mop Combos

While robots can’t replace a traditional vacuum for picking up ground-in debris like metal screws and chunks of orzo pasta, they are excellent at sweeping crumbs, dust and pet hair. The most effective models come with Intelligent Vacuum Cleaner navigation technology that can help them avoid cords, toys and other household obstacles.

1. IRobot Roomba i3+ EVO

The iRobot Roomba i3+ is an excellent robot vacuum with a number smart features to make it easier to maintain. The automatic bin emptying feature is among the most useful features we’ve seen in a robot vacuum. It’s great on both carpets and hard floors. It’s also easy to set up and operate with the app that guides you step-by-step through the procedure. Another feature that is impressive is its ability to return to the spot 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 has a self emptying bin that automatically dumps debris in an external dirt container on the base of its charging once it’s full. This makes it easier to maintain the unit and also helps prevent the i3+ EVO from overfilling, however it still needs to be manually cleaned after each cleaning session. The i3+ EVO’s built-in dust bin can hold 2.4L of trash, which is more than enough to get it through five or four cleaning sessions before needing to replace it.

Like the i7, utilizes state-of-the-art floor-tracking sensors to produce maps. It also lets you navigate in neat rows. However, the i3+ EVO only stores a single map while the i7 can store multiple. The map of the i7 can be used to create virtual barriers and no-go zones, but not the i3+ EVO.

Although the i3+ EVO is better at picking up debris on surfaces than the other robovacs we looked at but it’s not the best when it comes to cleaning corners and edges. It’s also more abrasive on furniture, despite being fairly quiet. It moved chairs away from walls, and made some collisions with the sides of our bed, and was stuck to cords and toys while testing.

2. Black & Decker Pro Q5

The Q5 Pro is an excellent choice for expanding your collection of robot vacuums or just starting out. It packs serious power, advanced navigation, and handy automation into a sleek design at an affordable price. It’s the best value for the money available at the moment, and it even matches the Roborock models that are more expensive in a variety of ways.

This robot is great in cleaning floors that are not clean and its avoidance technology helps it to steer away from furniture legs or other obstacles. It also performs well on carpets and gets a high score in our tests of navigation. It’s only downside is that it’s more noisy than other models, and doesn’t perform as well in our satisfaction of the owner and predicted reliability assessments.

The Q5 Pro has a very large 770ml dust bin that means you won’t need to empty it as frequently as some other 2-in-1 robots. Its 240-minute runtime is also very generous compared to others we’ve tested. If the battery is low, it returns automatically to its dock, where it recharges and then resumes cleaning from where it began. You can control the Q5 Pro using the app or voice commands using Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant.

This is one of the first robots we’ve seen to incorporate 3D mapping. This, in conjunction with other innovations, helps it excel during our mopping and vacuuming tests. You can schedule cleanings or create no-go zones. You can also view the battery’s status. The app is easy to use, however it isn’t compatible with Apple HomeKit. The feature is scheduled to be added in 2025. Apple changed its footnote on its website in the beginning of November to reflect the fact that the feature was delayed until 2025. HomeKit is not compatible with other robots, but Siri Shortcuts are.

3. TP-Link Tapo RV30 Plus

If you’re looking for a robot vacuum cleaner that can also mop, and is a great value, the TP Link Tapo RV30 Plus is the right choice. It has a stylish design and a lot of amazing features for the price. You can control it using the buttons on the machine using the app, or even by using voice commands. The device is powered by batteries and the vacuum container can automatically empty itself.

The TP-Link RV30 Plus does a great job at cleaning up messes of all kinds and is suitable for light mopping on hard floors. It comes with a sweeping brush replacement and mopping cloth, aswell as an HEPA-filter. It can be used with a smart hub like Amazon Alexa or Google Assistant to provide voice control. The TP-Link RV30 Plus is easy to install and can be connected to a variety of flooring surfaces by using the automatic mode. This will ensure the most effective cleaning results for each floor and room.

You can select three cleaning modes to suit your needs. The vacuuming mode cleanses the entire room and uses the smart sensor to detect edges furniture, stairs, and other obstacles. The mopping mode is used to clean the floor in a systematic manner or to get rid of staining and liquid spills. You can combine both functions to get a thorough and deep cleaning.

With a powerful suction, and 3 settings for dry mopping, TP-Link RV30 Plus is quick to remove dust, pet hair, crumbs and other particles 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 saves the home’s layout by using its LiDAR and Gyro dual navigation system. The map can be edited within the app and you can combine or split rooms as you’d prefer. You can also design virtual walls and no-go zones that will stop the RV30 Plus from straying into areas you don’t want.

4. Eufy iMop

The Eufy iMop robot vacuum and mop is among the best fully-featured robots for flooring made of hard wood. It comes with a sophisticated navigation system that does a great job of mapping your home’s layout, even across multiple floor levels. The well-designed base station almost fully 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 received high marks for its accuracy and navigation. It also did a great job of avoiding obstacles such as furniture. It’s also able to locate its way back to the base station which is a great benefit in case it’s running out of battery during a cleaning session.

The spot cleaning mode allows you to clean a certain space on your floor. It can also be manually programmed to follow a certain path. This is a great option if you have narrow stairs or hallways. In our carpet cleaning test it performed well cleaning carpets. However, it had a difficult time to clean carpets and rugs with thick piles. It is also possible to set it to automatically lift the mop pad whenever it comes into contact with carpet, which is a fantastic option if you wish to not mop your carpets.

The iMop features an onboard dust container and an water tank that fills and refills at the end of each cleaning session. The dust bin onboard can hold up to 2.5 liters and needs to be empty every two cleaning cycles. The water tank can withstand up to a dozen mopping cycles before it is dry. The iMop is more easy to clean and maintain than the average robot cleaner, which can be a major benefit for busy households.

The iMop’s smartphone app is user-friendly and packed with configuration options. It offers multiple suction modes, mopping settings and also scheduling. It allows you to create virtual walls, no-go zones and other limitations to ensure that your robot doesn’t wander off into prohibited areas. The app also gives access to the iMop status and error messages.