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The best robot hoover can clean and mop without requiring your attention, and it will leave your floors clean. Its price is surprisingly low and top-of-the-line features (such as dirt detection) are great features.
Make sure you regularly check your robot vacuum that vacuums and mops's brushes for hair tangled and large debris, and wash them when required. Some models can also self-empty the onboard dust bin and place it in a larger bin at the base. This helps reduce the amount of fine dust released into the air.
1. Roomba Q5 Pro
The Q5 Pro, and its more expensive cousin the Q7 Max Series are among the most powerful robotic vacuums we have tested. They feature top-of-the-line motors that can produce up to 5,500 Pascals of suction force. And, like other premium iRobot models (including the top pick), they use intelligent mapping technology to create detailed floor plans that avoid home-based obstacles like cords and furniture legs. The robots also come with a feature called Carpet Boost that increases its power when it detects dirt on the carpet.
Both the Q5 and Q7 Max Series get very good scores in our tests on floors that are bare and are particularly effective at cleaning pet hair. However, they have a few flaws that keep them from being our top choice. For one, the Q5's navigation system does not include AI-powered obstacle avoidance and is therefore prone to getting hung up on shoes and socks and can't navigate rooms with a lot of people well in our tests. It also doesn't have cameras that let it see the corners of the room.
It's still a great option, especially if you want to save money on a iRobot Roomba and you have a bare-floored home or office. Additionally, it's quiet and you can use it while you're at work or going to school. It doesn't have the edge-to-edge floor vacuuming available in the more expensive iRobot Roomba X30. It's also less effective at mopping, relying on disposable wet wipes that don't hold on well and aren't able to handle dried-on debris. The Q5 has an auto-emptying dock, however. If you need to clean the mopping pad, it can be swapped for an awe-inspiring one in a matter of minutes.
2. iRobot Roomba X30
The iRobot Roomba X30 packs impressive vacuuming and mopping capabilities into a sleek, compact package. Its agile navigation and intelligent cleaning maps make it quick to clean and effective at tackling larger particles like pet hair. It also has self-emptying dustbins as well as powerful suction, and support for virtual boundaries. It's the best robot hoover for carpets, but it lags behind some competitors in deep cleaning.
This top-performing mop and vacuum combo makes use of advanced sensors to avoid obstacles and pet waste and it learns the layout of your home over time to ensure more efficient cleaning. You can modify the schedule of cleaning and even customize zones with the well-designed app. It has a battery life that is similar to other models.
When the X30 Ultra is in a carpeted area, you can instruct it to remove and extend its mops. This helps prevent cross-contamination. Its flex arm is great to get under furniture with low levels and along baseboards. However, it doesn't have the same level of washboard performance as our other Editors' Choice picks, the Ecovacs Deebot Ozmo N8 Professional+ and the iRobot Combo j9+.
In tests, the X30 Ultra was the fastest robot vacuum/mop in the market to clean an entire home, and it did so with 66 percent of its battery left. It did a good cleaning job on a variety of rooms and floors with various kinds of flooring, including some area rugs. Its obstacle detection was top notch and it was nimbly avoiding fake dog turds, socks, shoes, and bundles of cables.
It's a bit more expensive than iRobot Combo v9+ or iRobot Roomba j9+ but it has superior suction and an onboard bin that automatically empty into the base. It also supports voice commands via Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant. It is able to clean floors even after it vacuums. This is a feature we haven't seen in other robotic vacuum/mop combos.
3. IRobot Roomba X40
With an elegant circular design that appears more like a regular Roomba than the competition's boxy units, this mop and robot vacuum is among the most appealing looking in our tests. The latest flagship model from iRobot is also among its most advanced. It has advanced features such as enhanced dirt detection and future compatibility (another company's robot cleaner that can wash mop pads autonomously).
It's the only robot vacuum/mop that has 100% in our tests due to a mix of high-tech sensors that include a camera, structured light system, and multiple lasers. The X40 Ultra was the only robot we tested that could fill and empty its basestation in a self-contained manner. It also boasted a suction of 12,000Pa as well as self-cleaning mop mops.
The X40 is, like the other iRobot products, is simple to operate. It has an easy mobile app interface that is compatible with Amazon Alexa and Apple HomeKit. The only real drawback is that it's an eerily noisy device that could be a problem if you run it in the morning prior to work or in the evening as you attempt to sleep.
It's also quite expensive, but not as expensive as the Ecovacs MaxV Ultra or Roborock S8 Omni, which are both equally powerful and more attractive. If you're willing with a little more noise and some extra cost this is a efficient two-in-one device that should please almost everyone.
4. iRobot Roomba L20 Ultra
The L20 Ultra is a top-of-the-range robot vacuum and mop, with many advanced features that let you forget about your chores. The L20 Ultra is a hands-free cleaning device like Ecovacs the top of the line X2 Omni or Roborock's S8 Pro Ultra. It comes with a multi-function dock that will automatically emptys the bin of the vacuum, refills the water tank, and cleans and dries mop pads.
The smart robot employs the combination of LIDAR and structured light to map out the floor plan and detect obstacles, making it more efficient than its top competitors. It also comes with a front-mounted camera for real-time detection of hazards, though this wasn't 100% reliable in our tests and was often confused with obstructions or power cords.
The vacuum has a suction capacity of 7,000 Pascals which is more than enough to complete the task. It also has "Intelligent Dirt Detection", that regulates the amount of time the vac works and alters the frequency of cleaning for various areas of the house depending on how dirty they tend to be.
For bigger homes, it's worth opting for a model with zone or spot cleaning modes that let you tell the robot to clean one particular area of your house via the app or voice controls. If you have furniture, a stairway mode is also useful. For families that are busy, a recharge function and resume feature that permits your robot vacuum to pick up where it left off could be very useful.
iRobot RX3
The RX3 is a smarter cleaner than you might imagine from its price. It's a pro at vacuuming, removing 55% of debris in our tests (it was second only to the Roomba Q5 Pro). It also mops with one pad, which uses a reciprocating motion, which does a better job cleaning than the other mop cleaners for robots we've tried. And it's highly self-sufficient with a full-featured app and an auto-emptying washable base.
The iRobot app is designed to guide you through a mapping run that collects data on your floorplan and any "no go" areas that you've marked on the map. It can be used to create cleaning schedules, set up the perfect spot for cleaning or sort out your rooms with the most dirt for better performance. The app comes with a variety of features, including seasonal suggestions, customized mapping, and advanced cleaning settings.
It is also able to reach corners and under furniture more easily because its shape is more rectangular. It also has strong suction of 8,000 Pascal suction and intelligent combs for hair of pets. It also has the ability to set up a spot cleaning that scours a specific area.
The Miele Scout RX3 Home Vision HD is a sleeker more affordable alternative to iRobot Roomba. It is more appealing in its design, akin to Dolce & Gabbana. The twin cameras are designed to resemble adorable eyes. It is excellent at vacuuming, but it's more likely to get caught in low thresholds. It also has a higher noise than other top robot vacuums we've test. It also comes with an app that is less intuitive and has a tiny base station that can't double as a bin for emptying.