Top Robot Vacuums and Mop Combos

While robots can't replace a traditional vacuum for picking up ground-in debris like metal screws and pieces of orzo pasta, they're excellent in sweeping dust, crumbs and hair from pets. The best models are equipped with smart navigation technology, which assists them in avoiding cords, toys and other obstacles in the household.

1. vacuum robot i3+ EVO

The iRobot Roomba i3+ EVO is a great robot vacuum that has a variety of innovative features that make it easier to maintain than other models. Its automatic bin emptying is one of the most useful features we've seen in a robot, and it works well with hard floors as well as carpets. The app walks you through the entire process. It's also simple to use and set up. Its ability to restart where it left off during our tests is a great feature. It did this for 77 minutes on one cleaning, before the battery was exhausted.

Contrary to other robovacs that we tested, 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. This helps reduce the need for hands-on maintenance and helps keep the i3+ EVO from overfilling, however it still needs to be manually emptied after every cleaning session. The i3+ EVO's built-in dust bin can hold 2.4L of waste and is more than enough to get it through four or five cleaning sessions before needing to replace it.


Like the i7model, this model is equipped with state-of-the-art floor tracking sensors to create maps and navigate neat rows. However the i3+ EVO only stores a single 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 the i3+ EVO.

The i3+ EVO is more effective of removing debris from the surface when compared to other robovacs that we have looked at, but it's not the best at cleaning edges and corners. It's also not as gentle on furniture, despite being fairly quiet. It was quite rough on furniture as it pushed chairs away. It also made some collisions against the sides of the test bed.

2. Black & Decker Q5 Pro

The Q5 Pro is an excellent choice for expanding your collection of robot vacuums, or just getting started. It has a sleek design, powerful navigation, and efficient automation at a low cost. It's the best pound-for-pound model currently available and even matches Roborock's higher-priced models in a variety of ways.

This robot does a great job cleaning bare floors and its avoidance system assists it in avoiding furniture legs and other obstacles. It also excels on carpets and scores an excellent score in our tests on navigation. The only issue is that it's louder than other models and doesn't perform better in our user-satisfaction and predicted reliability tests.

The Q5 Pro has a very large dust bin that is 770ml, which means you don't have to empty it as often as some other 2-in-1 robots. Its 240-minute runtime is very generous compared to others we've examined. If the battery is depleted it goes back to its dock and recharges, before starting cleaning where it stopped. You can manage the Q5 Pro via the app and use voice commands with Amazon Alexa or Google Assistant.

This is among the first robots we've seen to incorporate 3D mapping. That, combined with some other innovations, helps it do exceptionally well during our mopping and vacuuming tests. You can schedule cleanings or create no-go zones. You can also check the battery status. The app is easy to use, but it does not support Apple HomeKit which is expected to be available in 2025. As of the beginning of November, Apple has updated a footnote on its website to reflect that this feature is delayed until 2025. Several other robots don't work with HomeKit however, a lot of them are compatible with Siri Shortcuts.

3. TP-Link Tapo RV30 Plus

The Tapo RV30 Plus TP-Link robot vacuum cleaner is an excellent option if you're searching for a machine that is able to mop and is affordable. It comes with a plethora of features at a reasonable price and features a stylish design. You can control it with the buttons on the device, via the app or even by using 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 messes of all kinds and is suitable for light mopping on hard floors. It comes with mopping cloths that can be replaced and a the sweeping brush as well as an HEPA filter. It can be paired with a smart home hub, such as Amazon Alexa or Google Assistant to provide convenient voice control. The TP-Link RV30 Plus can be easily set up and can be connected to a variety of floor surfaces by using the automatic mode. This guarantees that the optimal results are achieved in every room and floor.

You can select from three cleaning modes that will meet your needs. The vacuuming mode utilizes the intelligent sensor to detect of obstacles, such as furniture, stairs, and edges. The mopping feature can be used to automatically clean floors or to remove stubborn liquid spills and stains. Another option is to combine the two modes to provide a more thorough and thorough cleaning.

The TP-Link RV30 Plus has a powerful suction, 3 settings for dry mopping, and is able to quickly remove dust pet hairs, crumbs, and other debris from floors of any kind. It can clean carpets without damaging it because of specially designed mop heads.

During the first mapping session the TP-Link RV30 Plus scans and stores the layout of your home using its LiDAR and Gyro dual navigation system. You can edit the map in the app and combine or split rooms based on your preference. You can also build virtual walls and no-go zones that will stop the RV30 Plus from straying into areas you don't 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 mapping system that maps your home across several floors. And the extremely well-designed base station virtually automates the cleaning process. It also provides incredible obstacles-avoiding and navigation.

This model utilizes an internal dToF LiDAR sensor to map out your home and devise efficient cleaning routes. The iMop excelled in our analysis of coverage and navigation efficiency, and it was very adept at eliminating obstacles, like furniture. It also has the ability to locate its way back to the base station which is a great benefit in case it is unable to recharge its battery during a cleaning session.

The spot cleaning mode lets you to clean a specific area of your floor. It can also be programmed manually to follow a specific route. This is a great option if you have narrow stairs or hallways. It did a decent job of cleaning carpets in our carpet cleaning test however, it had trouble with longer pile carpets and carpets. It is also able to automatically raise the mop pad when it encounters carpet, which is a great feature to not mop your carpets.

The iMop has an onboard dust container and an water tank that empties and refills at the end of each cleaning session. The onboard dust bin holds 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 gets dry. The iMop requires less maintenance and cleaning than an standard robot vacuum, which could be a major selling point for busy families.

The mobile app for iMop is user-friendly and packed with options for configuration. 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 the robot doesn't wander off into prohibited areas. In addition, the application lets you view your iMop's status as well as warnings about errors.