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Robots aren’t so good at picking up debris like screws made of metal or pieces of pasta. However, they are great at sweeping dust, pet hair and crumbs. The most effective models come with intelligent navigation technology and a feature to avoid objects that help them maneuver around cords, toys and other obstacles in the household.
1. iRobot Roomba i3+ EVO
The iRobot Roomba i3+ EVO is an excellent robot vacuum that has a variety of smart features that make it more easy to maintain than other models. The automatic bin emptying feature is one of the most convenient features we’ve encountered in a robot, and it works well on both hard floors and carpets. It’s also easy 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.
Unlike some of the other robovacs we’ve test, the i3+ EVO comes with an automatic 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, but it still needs to be manually emptied after every cleaning session. The i3+ EVO’s built-in dustbin holds 2.4L of debris that is enough to last four or five cleaning sessions before needing to replace it.
Like the i7, this model also uses the latest floor sensors to create maps and navigate in neat rows. However, the i3+ EVO only stores one map, while the i7 is able to store multiple maps. The map of the i7 can be used to create virtual barriers and no-go zones but not for the i3+ EVO.
Although the i3+ EVO is better at picking up surface debris than some of the other robovacs that we tested but 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 forced chairs away. It also caused collisions against the sides of the test bed.
2. Black & Decker Q5 Pro
Whether you’re expanding your collection of Robot Vacuum Mops vacuums or just starting out, the Q5 Pro is a great choice. It features an elegant design with a powerful navigation system, as well as efficient automation at a low cost. 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 does a great job of cleaning floors with no dust 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 tests of navigation. The only snag is that it’s noisier than many other models we test, and it doesn’t fare similarly in our user satisfaction and predicted reliability tests.
The Q5 Pro has a very large dust bin that is 770ml, which means you won’t need to empty it as frequently as other 2-in-1 robots. Its 240-minute runtime is also very generous compared to others we’ve examined. When the battery is running low, it returns automatically 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 via Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant.
This is one of the first robots we’ve seen incorporate 3D mapping. That, combined with some other innovations, helps it perform exceptionally well in our mopping and vacuuming tests. It allows you to schedule cleanings, set no-go zones, and check the battery’s status among other things. The app is easy to use, but it isn’t compatible with Apple HomeKit and that feature is expected to be available by 2025. As of early November, Apple has updated a footnote on its website to indicate that the feature will be delayed until 2025. Some other robots won’t work with HomeKit, but many of them are compatible with Siri Shortcuts.
3. TP-Link Tapo RV30 Plus
The TP-Link Tapo RV30 Plus robot vacuum cleaner is a fantastic option if you’re looking for a robot that can also mop and is priced reasonably. It is stylish in design and 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 is powered by batteries and the vacuum 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 replacement mopping cloth and sweeper brush, and an HEPA filter. It can be combined with a smart home hub such as Amazon Alexa or Google Assistant to provide convenient 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 guarantees the best cleaning results for every area and floor type.
You can select from three cleaning modes to suit your requirements. The vacuuming mode utilizes the intelligent sensor to detect of obstacles such as stairs, furniture edges, and stairs. The mopping mode can be used to automatically clean floors or to remove stubborn liquid spills and stains. Another option is to combine both features for a thorough and thorough cleaning.
The TP-Link RV30 Plus has powerful suction, three settings for dry mopping, and can swiftly remove dust, pet hairs, crumbs and other debris from floors of any type. It can also clean carpets without damaging them thanks to the specially designed mops.
In its initial mapping run, TP-Link RV30 Plus scans your home and stores it by using its dual navigation system of LiDAR and Gyro. You can edit the map using the app and merge or split rooms according to your preferences. You can also build virtual walls and no-go zones to stop the RV30 Plus from wandering in areas you do not want to be in.
4. Eufy iMop
The Eufy iMop robot vacuum and mop is one of best fully-featured robots for hard flooring. It features a high-tech navigation system that does a great job of mapping your home’s floor even across multiple floors. The base station is well-designed, and automates cleaning to a great extent. It also offers impressive obstacle avoidance and navigation.
This model makes use of a dToF internal LiDAR sensor to identify your home’s location, and create efficient cleaning routes. The iMop was a winner in our navigation efficiency and coverage evaluations and was also efficient in avoiding obstacles, including furniture. It’s also able to find its way back to the base station, which is a nice feature in the event it is unable to recharge its battery during a cleaning session.
The spot cleaning mode allows you to clean a particular area of your floor. And it can be manually programmed to follow a fixed path, which is beneficial if you have 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 longer piles. It is also possible to set it to automatically raise the mop pad whenever it comes in contact with carpet. This is a great feature to not mop your carpets.
The iMop has an onboard dust bin and water tank that emptys at the end of every cleaning session. The dust bin onboard can hold up to 2.5 liters and needs to be cleaned every two cleaning cycles. The water tank is capable of handling half a dozen mopping session before running out. The iMop requires less maintenance and cleaning than the standard robot vacuum, which can be a big selling point for busy families.
The iMop smartphone app is user-friendly and offers a wide range of configuration options. It offers different suction settings as well as mopping settings, and scheduling. It also lets you build virtual walls and no-go zones so the robot won’t wander into rooms that aren’t allowed. The app also gives access to the iMop status and warnings about errors.
