Best Robot Vacuums and Mop Systems
This robot vacuum-mop is an excellent alternative for those who live in flats, since it is able to carry the garbage away in its own bin and uses a smaller docking station. Its app allows you to set different modes and monitor cleaning as well as the mopping function is impressive.
Its mapping and obstacle avoidance are impressive, as is the fact that it is able to mops extremely well and removes pet hair, spills and dirt. It also self-empties, cleans itself and re-fills its tank.
Roomba iRobot Combination
The iRobot Combo is a robot that is able to mop and vacuum. It's not quite enough to take the place of our reigning Editors' Choice, the Deebot X1 Omni, which scrubs more and has an app for mobile that is simpler to use, but it does make an excellent alternative. In our tests, it consistently picked up dirt of different sizes and types from hard floors and carpets. Its obstacle avoidance system isn't the most advanced in the world, lacking structured light and other technologies like LiDAR, but it managed to prevent most collisions with furniture and other clutter.
The Combo features most of the same features as the j7 Plus and comes with new acoustic sensors onboard to identify the type of floor and AI-powered navigation, but lacks the ability to set suction power manually. It's also smaller than the vac-only version, and doesn't come with an auto-emptying dock.
The Combo is one of my top choices for homes with a lot of space. Its elegant design is also one of the most attractive I've seen. The matte black finish is more sophisticated than the metallic or glossy finishes of most competitors. iRobot also adds some elegant touches, like the leather tab to open the onboard bin and a shelf that can hold bags in the dock. The iRobot Combo also allows you to create maps of your home, as well as to create Keep-Out Zones as well as No-Mop Zones, and Clean Zones.
Roborock
Roborock, a relatively recent player in the robotic vacuum and mop market, has already made its mark with innovative cleaning technology. The brand's vacuums have industry-leading suction, while its mopping systems use vibrating mops that scrub floors clean. You can also customize the cleaning process of the bot using a variety of scheduling and mapping options.
Another impressive Roborock feature is the obstacle avoidance that allows the robot to see objects that are lower than its height. This is particularly beneficial for the most popular Roborock models, such as the Qrevo Master, which is the best in its class in terms of navigation, courtesy of both vSLAM and LiDAR. Other robovacs have been known to run over pet waste and slam furniture, without even noticing. The Qrevo Master is able to solve this problem by using an AI system called Reactive which makes use of dual cameras to detect the objects within the room.
Roborock robots also have numerous convenience features that make it easier to manage the need for daily maintenance, such as auto-empty docks, as well as multi-functional mop washing stations. They can eliminate the need to manually empty dustbins and wash mops, which makes for an entirely hands-free ownership experience. Plus, the app's simple design and seamless connection to the robot makes it simple to use.
Hobot Legee D8
Hobot Legee, with its wide variety of cleaning features integrated and advanced mopping capabilities, is one of the best robot vacuums/mops that can be used on dry and wet floors. Its advanced navigation system integrates five technologies to design and create a route that is most efficient. It can also detect various flooring materials and recognize obstacles with precision. affordable robot vacuum can even raise itself 7mm to glide across carpets. Smart spray system is able to use just the right amount of water to aid in stain removal, without leaving water marks.
The Legee is a Gen 4 robot that competes directly with the Eufy Robovac X9 and Ecovacs Deebot T20, both of which are more expensive. It is more advanced, including a flexible D-shaped robot that can clean corners and under cabinets better than the round version. Its sensors include 360deg 3D (Lidar, Encoder, Gyro E-compass) four forward-facing and one right-side-facing FDS (IR ToF sensors for distance) and two pairs of cliff detectors front and back (most robots have only one pair). The system also has Legee SLAM to help reduce the bump-and-grind issues that cause problems for Gen 4 robots.
The Legee is distinct from other robots in that it has a trash compactor built-in and utilizes the quieter 5 GHz band of Wi-Fi. The LuLu mop cleaner station washes, refills, and dries the mop 'cloth'. This means you can use it for up to six times longer than other mops. It also reduces the amount of waste and frequency at which bins are emptied.
Karcher RCV 5
Karcher is known for its pressure washers and gardening tools has been experimenting with robot vacuums for quite some time. This is the most tech-savvy model from the company. It can create maps for your home with LiDAR and can be programmed to mop or vacuum. It also differentiates between carpets and hard floors to ensure that you don't end up with the dreaded puddles on your carpet.
Its navigation is superb, avoiding furniture or rugs easily. It can even lift itself up over steps. The machine can be customised with a variety of settings, including cleaning schedules and rooms it should clean. It also has an emergency button' that causes the robot to return home if its power goes out. It can be set to shut off automatically if an approaching storm is detected.
The RCV 5 is very easy to use, and despite being quite heavy at nearly 4kg, you won't experience difficulty moving it around furniture. Safety features such as a sensor warning it to avoid stairs will be appreciated by those with small children. Once charged the device will take only about a couple of hours to charge, and the two buttons at the top will flash in green to signal that it is ready to use.
Mova E30 Ultra
The Mova E30 Ultra robot vacuum cleaner is able to combine advanced technology with affordable. It is a competitor to models like the Dreame L10 Ultra or Roborock's top-selling Q Revo. Despite its lower price tag it is worth the price. Mova E30 Ultra offers features that many more expensive models aren't able to compete with. It utilizes sensors to adjust the settings to different floors and surfaces as well as find areas with dirtier surfaces. It also moves at a slow speeds to avoid the destruction of furniture and walls.
You can also view the map of your home within the app. You can also mark specific areas and objects that you want the vacuum to stay clear from. The vacuum will slow down when it sees an obstacle, and will stop from hitting it. It also comes with a smart dust bin which will alert you of its fullness so you can empty the bin in time.
The Mova E30 Ultra is an affordable choice for those looking to delegate daily cleaning tasks. It doubles as a robot vacuum and mop which allows you to keep your floors clean without having to lift a finger. It has a clever design which improves corner cleaning by up to 60%. It comes with up to 7,000 Pa of suction power and RoboSwing arms. It is controlled by the app or voice assistants, such as Alexa or Siri.
Beko RCV3
The Beko Robotic Vacuum/Mop RV3 is an elegant, feature-packed vacuum/mop. It does an outstanding job of keeping floors tidy and clean. While it can't raise its mop on carpets and rugs like the winning Roborock S8 MaxV Ultra it's very good at both cleaning hard floors and tackling mopping tasks with a remarkable speed. It also has an auto-emptying bin, provides a good level of suction power, and offers a number of mopping options and can be controlled by a top-quality app that is compatible with both iOS and Android.
It's a bit smaller than the competition, and its main brush is shorter but it was able to do a quick job in our test room. The brush that rotates on the side for edges is a nice feature and, while it couldn't lift dirt off our carpets and carpets like other competitors, it did a very decent job overall.
Cleaning parameters can be set for each room and the robot will create detailed maps of the rooms by using LiDAR's built-in navigation. The application is simple to use and comes with various voice output options that can keep you updated on the status of your robot. Regular updates to the software enhance and increase the performance. The application can be used to remotely control the RCV3 even when you are not at home.