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Best Automatic Vacuum Cleaner Robots
Robot vacuums make use of instruments for navigation, such as sensors lasers, cameras and lasers to make sense of your surroundings to clean efficiently and avoid obstacles. Some robot vacuums robot can even mop and self-empty dustbins!
Many are connected to digital voice assistants or apps that allow for cleaning hands-free. Other features include boundary strips and auto-empty docks that reduce the work you have to complete.
1. Roborock S8 MaxV Ultra
Roborock is known for its top-of-the-line robot vacuum cleaners, and the flagship model does not disappoint. It has more advanced features, but its main advantage is that it can intelligently clean for you. It can identify floor types and stains, as well as zones that aren't allowed. It does this by analyzing its surroundings using cameras and a sophisticated map. This allows it to determine what to do at any given moment, so you don't need to press buttons repeatedly or setting multiple modes.
It has the ability to mop just like all Roborock vacuums. This is a great addition to the Roborock range because it makes the robovac superior. The mop head can also be turned into a scrub mode to clean tougher dirt. The robovac is also able to climb small thresholds with its rotating FlexiArm and front-mounted sensor.
It's simple to use, with the simple application that lets you create rooms for it to clean up and alter settings. Rocky, its voice assistant, is a good fit and understands commands clearly. It can give a list of commands or ask it to cancel an ongoing task. It is compatible with Alexa, Google Assistant and Matter-certified for Apple HomeKit integration.
The S8 maxV ultra packs batteries of 5,200mAh that can last up to 180 minutes before returning to the dock. The battery is automatically cleaned and emptied at the end of each run, which reduces the time needed to charge.
2. Dreame X40
The Dreame X40 Ultra is a powerful cleaning machine that works at the top of its class when it comes to mopping and vacuuming. This vacuum cleaner has powerful suction, innovative features, and is pet-friendly. It's an excellent choice for busy families. The advanced navigation, obstacle avoidance, and customizable options make this robotic vacuum cleaner one of the top models available.
The robot vacuum utilizes an RGB camera to map its surroundings and recognize obstacles with the help of artificial intelligence. This helps prevent it from taking your cat's toy or a cable lying on the floor, and causing damage to your floors. This feature also lets you to label specific areas that the robot must avoid when it is cleaning.
Dreame X40 also excels in mowing and sweeps, with an innovative dual brush system that gets rid of dirt in the corners of your home. It can even clean baseboards, making it an excellent option for those with kids and pets. The robot vacuum is simple to set up and use, with a smart app that provides a variety of customization options.
The robot vacuum also comes with a self-cleaning base, which automatically emptys the waste bin and refills the tank with cleaning solution, saving your time. This robot vacuum has a battery life of 198 minutes in vacuuming mode, and can cover 308 square metres in a single charge. It will also return to its dock automatically to charge, allowing you to seamlessly return to where it left off. Furthermore, this model is compatible with Alexa, Siri, and Google Home, allowing you to control it using voice. Download the Dreame X40 App on iOS or Android to modify your cleaning routine.
3. Eufy X10
If you're looking to buy a high-end all-rounder that is a good value, the Eufy X10 is hard to beat. It does everything you could ask a robot vacuum and mop to do, all at a fair price.
This model can handle floor cleaning tasks without any assistance, including sweeping, mopping and dusting. Its base station is smaller than its competitors and requires 50cm of space either side and 150cm front, but for those who have the space it's able to provide an entirely hands-off clean.
The smart navigation technology of the X10 is able track the layout and design of your home. It stores the data in its internal memory, without ever sending it to the cloud. Combining AI See with iPath laser mapping technology the X10 is able to effectively keep track of the layout of rooms and optimize cleaning routes for efficiency and effectiveness.
The X10 smart robot vacuums object recognition system is also highly efficient, allowing it to identify and avoid hazards such as power cords. It is also able to automatically clean and recharge its battery, which is a nice addition. However, I found that the X10 can be stuck on thicker rug, and then crash loudly over them and occasionally pushing its front brush into the rugs.
Overall it's a top-quality robot vacuum and mop that's disappointed by a confusing app. Eufy Clean's app is not as easy to use as the iRobot App which walks you through the process of setting up your robot up and teaches users how to use. It's an excellent choice for those who wish to customize the app to their preferences.
4. SwitchBot S10
The SwitchBot S10 is a full-fledged vacuum cleaner and mop robot, which brings the best self cleaning vacuum of both worlds to home cleaning. It comes with unique design framework that allows it to collect dust and provide water for mopping in the same machine.
It's fitted with all the standard sensors found on top-of-the-line robot vacuums, allowing it to create the map of your home in real-time, avoiding obstacles, and recognizing different types of carpets and hard flooring. A front-facing AI camera is also available which makes it easier for you to navigate around your home and find places that are inaccessible to most robotic vacuums.
This robotic powerhouse has a high-powered suction motor that is capable of removing dirt, pet hair and other debris from both carpeting and hard floors. The app lets you modify the robot to meet your requirements. You can create custom cleaning routines and alter the vacuuming and mopping powers.
It has a superb mop and comes with the RevoRoll roller mop that can create 10N of force on any floor and a RinseSync system that automatically cleans itself while it moves around your home. This helps keep the mop in good condition while it collects dirt and prevents it from spreading around your home.
The battery life is not as good as some of its competitors. It may need an additional recharge in the event of more space in your home. Furthermore, it can be loud when it is in use and might not be suitable for use in areas where silence is preferred. However, it is an excellent value for its price. The SwitchBot S10 is one of the models that stands out in its category because of its modern, sleek design.
5. K10 Plus
The K10 Plus is a new version of Switchbot's Mini robot vacuum. This latest version is a combination of a new Anti-Tangle Rubber Brush with an Advanced Position Sensitive Detector sensor (PSD), and increased suction power of up to 3000Pa, which provides superior corner coverage.
Utilizing SLAM navigation and a user-friendly app that is easy to use, the K10 Plus cleans thoroughly and efficiently. The PSD sensor and rotary brush work in tandem to move around furniture. The four-stage cleaning process consolidates cleans, lifts and sweeps debris from carpets and floors. The dustbin is self-emptying so you don't have to worry about it being emptying frequently.
The app also allows you to mark areas of the space which you want the device to avoid, such as pets toys or power cords. This is a feature that's common in robotic vacuums. It's useful when certain areas of your home require more attention.
You can configure the K10 Plus so that it returns to its base station after 60, 75 or even 90 minutes in order to empty its trash bin. This is an improvement over other robots that must be returned regularly and manually empty to save time.
In my tests I found that the K10 Plus had a very good battery life result. It lasted 110 mins on one run. This is much more than the iRobot Roomba Combo's the 127-minute run time.
The K10 Plus has a fairly compact design, which makes it easy to put under furniture or tight spaces. It is wirelessly connected and supports Alexa, Google Assistant and Siri shortcuts. It also works with IFTTT and Samsung SmartThings. Its app tracks the usage of its accessories such as the filter, side brushes and dust bag to let you know when it's time to replace them.