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Top Robot Vacuums and Mop Combos

While robots won't be able to replace a traditional remote vacuum cleaner in removing dirt-in particles like metal screws and chunks of orzo pasta, they're great at sweeping crumbs, dust and pet hair. The best models feature intelligent navigation technology and a feature to avoid objects which allow them to navigate around cords, toys and other obstacles in the household.

1. IRobot Roomba i3+ EVO

The iRobot Roomba i3+ EVO is a great robot vacuum that has a variety of smart robot vacuums features that make it more easy to maintain than most competing models. The automatic bin emptying feature is one of the best affordable robot vacuum features we've ever seen in a robot remote vacuum. It's great on carpets and hard floors. It's also easy 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 left off in our tests--it did this for 77 minutes in one cleaning, before running out of battery.

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

The i3+ EVO, just like the i7, uses cutting-edge floor-tracking sensors that create maps. It also lets you navigate through neat rows. However the i3+ EVO only stores one map, while the i7 is able to store multiple maps. The i7 can also utilize its map to create no-go zones and virtual barriers, but the i3+ EVO can't.

While the i3+ EVO is superior in removing surface debris than some of the other robovacs we reviewed however, it's not the most effective for cleaning edges and corners. It's also less gentle on furniture despite being relatively quiet. It was a bit rough on furniture, since it moved chairs away. It also caused collisions against the sides of the bed.

2. Black & Decker Pro Q5

The Q5 Pro is an excellent choice for expanding your collection of robot vacuums or are just beginning to get started. It packs powerful power, advanced navigation and a user-friendly automation into a slick design for a reasonable price. It's the best value for the money available right now and is even better than some Roborock models that are much more expensive in many ways.

This robot is fantastic in cleaning floors that are not clean and its avoidance technology helps it to steer clear of furniture legs or other obstacles. It also does well on carpets and scores a high score for our tests on navigation. The only drawback is that it's louder than other models, and doesn't perform as well in our owner-satisfaction and predicted reliability assessments.

The Q5 Pro has a very large dust bin of 770ml which means you won't have to empty it as frequently as other 2-in-1 robots. The 240-minute runtime is extremely generous when compared to other models we've tried. If the battery is empty it returns to its dock and automatically recharges, before starting cleaning where it left off. You can manage the Q5 Pro using the app or voice commands using Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant.

This is the first robot we've seen that incorporates 3D mapping. This, along with other advancements, allows it to perform exceptionally well in our mopping and vacuuming tests. You can schedule cleanings and create no-go zones. You can also see the battery's status. The app is simple to use, but it doesn't support Apple HomeKit and that feature is expected to be available by 2025. Apple updated its website's footnote in early November to reflect the fact that this feature has been delayed until 2025. Some other robots won't work with HomeKit however, a lot of them are compatible with Siri Shortcuts.

3. TP-Link Tapo RV30 Plus

If you're looking for a robot vacuum cleaner that can also mop and is very affordable the TP-Link Tapo R30 Plus is the right option. 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 machine or through the app, and even use voice commands. The device has a long battery life and the vacuum container can be auto-emptied.

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 sweeping brush and mopping cloth as well as a HEPA-filter. It can be connected to smart hubs such as Amazon Alexa or Google Assistant to allow voice control. The TP-Link RV30 Plus can be quickly set up and can be connected to different floor surfaces by using the automatic vacuum cleaner mode. This will ensure the best cleaning results for every room and floor type.

Three cleaning modes are available to suit your needs. The vacuuming mode cleans the entire room and makes use of the sensor's smart technology to detect edges furniture, stairs, and other obstacles. The mopping mode can be utilized to clean the floor in a systematic manner or to remove liquid spills and stubborn stains. You can combine both functions to achieve an efficient and thorough cleaning.

The TP-Link RV30 Plus has powerful suction, three settings for dry mopping, and is able to quickly remove dust pet hairs, crumbs, and other debris from floors of any kind. The device can even clean carpets without damaging them due to the special mop.

During the first mapping run, the TP-Link RV30 Plus scans and saves the home's layout using its LiDAR and Gyro dual navigation system. You can edit the map within the app and combine or split 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 wish to visit.

4. Eufy iMop

The Eufy iMop is one of the top full-featured robot vacuums and mops for hard floors. It comes with a cutting-edge mapping system that maps your home even across multiple floors. The base station is well-designed and automates cleaning to a great extent. It is a great obstacle avoidance system and navigation.

This model uses an internal dToF LiDAR sensor to map your home and design efficient cleaning routes. The iMop awed us with its analysis of coverage and navigation efficiency and was also good at getting around obstacles, such as furniture. It's also able to locate 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.

It also comes with a spot cleaning mode that allows you to mop or clean an area of your floor. And it can be manually programmed to follow a fixed path, which is useful if you have narrow staircases or hallways. It was capable of cleaning carpets in our carpet cleaning review however, it had trouble with longer pile carpets and rugs. It can be set up to raise the mop pad automatically whenever it comes into contact with carpet. This is an excellent feature for those who want to save the time of mopping their carpets.

The iMop includes an onboard dustbin as well as a water tank, which it empties at the end each cleaning session. The dust bin can hold up to 2.5 Liters and only has to be emptied every two cleaning cycles. The water tank is capable of handling more than a dozen mopping sessions before it is empty. The iMop requires less maintenance and cleaning than the standard robot vacuum deals, 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 multiple suction modes, mopping settings, and scheduling. It allows you to create virtual walls, no-go zones and other restrictions so that the robot doesn't wander into areas that aren't safe for it. The app also gives access to iMop status and errors messages.