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Top Robot Vacuums and Mop Combos

While robots aren't able to replace a conventional vacuum for picking up ground-in debris like metal screws or chunks of orzo pasta, they're great in sweeping dust, crumbs and hair from pets. The best robot vacuum for the money models have intelligent navigation technology and a feature to avoid objects which allow them to navigate around cords, toys and other obstacles in the household.

1. Roomba iRobot i3+ from iRobot EVO

The iRobot Roomba i3+ is a great robot vacuum that has a number smart features to make it easier to maintain. The automatic bin emptying feature is one of the most impressive features we've seen in a robotic vacuum. It is a great choice for both carpets and hard floors. The app guides you through the entire process. It's also simple to use and set up. Its ability to restart the same place it left off during our tests is another impressive feature. It could do this for 77 minutes on one cleaning, and then the battery ran out.

Unlike some of the other robovacs we evaluated, the i3+ EVO has self-emptying bins that dump debris into an external dirt compartment on the base of its charging when it's full. The i3+ EVO can be kept from overfilling with a self-emptying bin. However it still needs to be emptied manually at the end of each cleaning session. The i3+ EVO dustbin can hold 2.4L which will last for four to five cleaning sessions.

Like the i7model, this model also uses the latest floor sensors to create maps and navigate in neat rows. The i3+ EVO can only store one map, whereas the i7 can store multiple. The i7's map is used to create virtual barriers and no-go zones, but not for the i3+ EVO.

Although the i3+ EVO is better at picking up dirt and debris from surfaces than the other robovacs that we tested 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 was a bit rough on furniture, as it pushed chairs away. It also made some collisions against the sides of the bed.

2. Black & Decker Pro Q5

If you're looking to increase your collection of robot vacuums, or just starting out with the Q5 Pro is a great choice. It packs powerful power, a smart vacuum navigation system and easy automation into a sleek and stylish design at a price that is affordable. It's the most affordable model for the money on the market right now, and it even matches other Roborock models which are much more expensive in many ways.

This robot is fantastic in cleaning floors that are not clean and its avoidance technology assists it in staying away from furniture legs or other obstacles. It also excels on carpets and gets the highest score on our navigation tests. The only drawback is that it's a little more raucous than the other models we test and doesn't perform as well in our owner satisfaction or 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. The Q5 Pro's 240 minute running time is also impressive when compared to other 2-in-1 robots that we tested. If the battery is empty, it returns to its dock and recharges, before starting cleaning where it stopped. You can control the Q5 Pro using the app or voice commands using Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant.

This is the first Robot Cleaner amazon we've seen that incorporates 3D mapping. This along with other advances made it perform extremely well in our tests of vacuuming and mopping test. You can schedule cleanings and set up no-go zones. You can also view the battery status. The app is simple to use, though it doesn't support Apple HomeKit and that feature is expected to be available by 2025. As of November 1, Apple has updated a footnote on its website to indicate that the feature will be delayed until 2025. Several other robots don't work with HomeKit, but many of them work with Siri Shortcuts.

3. TP-Link Tapo RV30 Plus

If you are looking for a robotic vacuum cleaner that is able to mop and is very affordable, the TP-Link Tapo RV30 Plus is the ideal choice. It has a wide array of features at a reasonable price and has a chic design. You can control the device with different buttons on the machine or through the app and even make use of voice commands. The device has long battery life, and the vacuum container is automatically empty.

The TP-Link RV30 Plus does a very good job at cleaning up normal messes and is suitable for light mopping on hard floors. It comes with a replacement mopping cloth and the sweeping brush and a HEPA filter. It can be used with smart hubs such as Amazon Alexa or Google Assistant to control the device using voice. The TP-Link RV30 Plus is easy to set up and is connected to a wide range of floor surfaces with the automatic mode. This ensures the best cleaning results for every room and floor type.

You can choose from three cleaning modes to suit your requirements. The vacuuming mode cleans the entire room and utilizes the sensor's smart technology to detect edges, stairs, furniture and other obstacles. The mopping mode can be used to sweep the floor in a systematic manner or to remove the stubborn stains and liquid spills. Another option is to combine the two functions for a deep and thorough house cleaning robot.

With a powerful suction, and 3 settings for dry mopping, the TP-Link RV30 Plus is quick to remove dust, pet hair, crumbs and other debris from all flooring types. The device can clean carpets without damaging the flooring due to specially-designed mopping tools.

In its first mapping session, TP-Link RV30 Plus scans your home and stores it by using its dual navigation system of LiDAR and Gyro. The map can be edited within the app and you can join or divide rooms however you'd like. You can also create virtual walls and no-go zones to stop the RV30 Plus from wandering in areas you do not wish to visit.

4. Eufy iMop

The Eufy iMop is one of the best full-featured robot vacuums and mops for hard floors. It has a high-tech mapping system that maps your home even across multiple floors. The base station is well-designed and automates cleaning to a large degree. It provides excellent obstacle avoidance and navigation.

This model makes use of an internal dToF LiDAR sensor to map your home, creating efficient cleaning routes. The iMop was a winner in our navigation efficiency and coverage evaluations and was adept at avoiding obstacles, including furniture. It also finds its way back to the base station if it is unable to recharge its batteries during an exercise of cleaning.

It also has a spot cleaning mode that allows you to mop or clean a specific area of your floor. And it can be manually programmed to follow a fixed route, which is helpful if you have narrow staircases or hallways. It did a good job of cleaning carpets during our carpet cleaning evaluation however, it had trouble with higher pile carpets and rugs. It is also able to automatically raise the mop pad once it encounters carpet, which is a wonderful feature to avoid mopping your carpets.

The iMop comes with an onboard dustbin and a water tank that empties at the end every cleaning session. The dust bin that is onboard can hold up to 2.5 liters of debris and will only require emptying after a few cleaning cycles. The water tank can handle about a dozen mopping sessions before it runs out. The iMop requires less maintenance and cleaning than an standard robot vacuum, which can be a major selling point for busy families.

The mobile app for iMop is simple to use and packed with options for setting up. It has different suction settings as well as mopping settings, and scheduling. It allows you to create virtual walls, no-go zones, and other restrictions to ensure that the robot doesn't wander into areas that aren't safe for it. In addition, the app provides access to your iMop's status and error messages.