The Best Robot Vacuum and Mop Combo
The Q Revo is a good choice if you're looking for a mid-range mop and robot vacuum. It's a great mopping performance but lacks certain of the more advanced features of its more expensive sibling.
During tests it was able to eliminate pet hair and dry oats from carpets with a medium-pile. It doesn't use LIDAR, however, like cheaper models do, to locate your home.
1. Roomba S9+ from iRobot
The iRobot Roomba S9+ robot vacuum is one of the most highly-rated robots. It is a powerful cleaner and a variety of features such as an automatic dirt bin built into its charging base. It can also learn your habits of cleaning and suggest automated schedules to ensure you have a hands-free experience.
It's easy to set up thanks to the iRobot Home app that walks you through the process. Once everything is connected, you can begin the automated cleaning process at the click of a button. You can opt for an overall clean that emphasizes cleaning up larger debris like rice and cereal, or opt for two thorough mappings of your space to ensure your entire home gets a proper look.
This robot vac performs well on both floors that are bare and carpet with a low pile. It sucks up large items and doesn't lose suction as quickly as some other models, and it can even remove pet hair without much difficulty. It does have a hard time with high-pile or plush carpet, but iRobot claims it will improve in the future with new models.
The S9+ is a new design by iRobot that focuses on enhancing corner and edge cleaning. It's the first Roomba to adopt a flat-fronted, D-shaped design, which will allow it to fit into furniture and walls. It's a nice improvement over the standard hockey puck shape of most robovacs, though we discovered it to be only marginally better than circular models.
iRobot also claims the S9+ comes with a superior filtering system that stops tiny dust particles and allergens from circulating within your home. It's a nice premise, however, we're not convinced it's enough to justify the high price price.
Its smart navigation system employs a combination of sensors to remember your home's layout and vSLAM technology for mapping the interior. It then cleans your entire home efficiently by avoiding obstacles such as stairs and other barriers. The iRobot Home App allows you to schedule cleaning times and create virtual boundaries so that the robot knows what areas require extra attention.
2. Roborock Q Revo
Roborock Q Revo is a robot that combines vacuuming and mopping. Its vacuum settings are as effective as those of higher-end models and its mopping system is even better. Its spinning pads do a more impressive job of cleaning your floors than a stationary vibrating pad.
The only issue is the absence of a second brush to allow for more thorough cleaning. However, it's not a problem when you're looking to purchase one of the top robots on the market. The dust tank of the robo-vac is bigger than most of its competitors and filling it up only takes two or three times, even when you've got a lot of dirt.
In terms of the mopping system, I was impressed by its ability to scrub hard dirt off my floors. Its two lowest mopping modes that are less aggressive than the higher-powered ones generate very little noise, which allows you to work or even watch TV without distraction. If it comes into contact with the wall or a piece of furniture it gently bumps into it and moves forward.
The Q Revo is unique in that it can run almost completely on its own, with no user involvement. The robo-vac comes with a multi-function dock that can automatically transfer physical trash into the bin hidden in the background and also washes and drys the mop pads and refills its clean water tank. The app is good at notifying you when something needs attention, such as the water tank being empty or a scheduled vacuuming session being cancelled due to a stuffed dust bin.
You can also design and merge actual rooms to alter the way that Q Revo manages your home. This is an excellent feature if you have multiple rooms in your home that have different flooring materials or if there's a lot of clutter that needs to be removed frequently, like clothes, toys, and books. The robot vacuum is also efficient and was one of the top performers in my tests, removing debris from carpets as well as hardwoods in its first run. It can even vacuum up wet spills, though I recommend cleaning them off with a damp cloth prior to sending the robot in.
3. Ecovacs Deebot X2 Omni
The X2 Omni is a premium robot mop and vacuum combo with all the features you could need. Like the iRobot Roomba S9+, it comes with a powerful vacuum with powerful suction that cleans carpets and hard floors, as well as the mop's rotating design that can scrub tough stains. It also has an auto-cleaning station that automatically cleans and empty the mop pads, keeping them clean and ready for reuse. It also has a new sensor system that can better detects obstacles, granting it the ability to avoid falling over furniture or other objects.
The most significant improvement over the ECOVACS Deebot X1 is that this model is sleeker and more modern design, thanks to Danish firm Jacob Jensen Design (best known for Bang & Olufsen products). The robot is still large--it is more than two feet in the height and depth and weighs nearly four pounds. However, the robot and its base are smaller than the Roborock Q Revo or iRobot J7.
This version is also more efficient than the X1 one, because it has faster battery charging and can handle a complete cleaning of approximately 1,500 square feet with just one charge. It also has a bigger, more durable dustbin to hold more debris which makes it easier to empty when required.
Finally, the X2 Omni has a more user-friendly app and voice assistant that operates offline, which means you can use it even if you're not home. It also has more mopping modes and an intelligent routing feature that gives it the flexibility to clean specific rooms or areas of your house instead of just following a set path.
The X2 Omni is the most effective robot for mopping. Its mop pads that rotate clean tough stains and its motor produces plenty of downward pressure. Its vacuuming capabilities are excellent as well and it enhances suction when it senses carpet to ensure it does an excellent job. It also has a large battery that can last for several weeks between charges and its mopping mode is as effective as the ones here we've seen on a consumer-grade robot.
4. Dreametech L10s Ultra
The Dreametech L10s Ultra is a top-quality mop and robot vacuum that comes with a variety of convenience features you aren't likely to find on robots at this price range. It can create detailed floor maps and detect various flooring types. It's also one of the only robots that automatically clean and dry its mop pad. These features are great but they also push the L10s into the luxury category. This might make it more expensive than what homeowners want.
Designed to resemble a modern floor cleaner designed to look like a modern floor cleaner, the L10s Ultra is a tall and slim device with an elegant white finish accented by mirror-plated silver elements. The front of the machine is dominated by a huge bumper, which helps protect the vacuum and furniture from damage when moving around the house. Behind the pane at the front is additional navigation technology in the form of sensors that help the L10s Ultra navigate tight corners and avoid obstacles.
On the top of the vacuum there is a single button that serves as an on/off switch. Clicking this will turn on the vacuum, and pressing it again will turn off the vacuum and return it to its base station. The circular menu in the middle of the control panel lets users to select cleaning options or schedules, as well as preferences. The left and right buttons beneath the screen will open up the app's settings menu where you can alter how the L10s Ultra interacts with your home.
The L10s Ultra, like the iRobot Roomba S9+ or Roborock Q Revo uses a combination of cameras and LIDAR technology to map out your home. This creates a detailed floor plan that allows the robot vacuum and mop effectively and avoid getting stuck in areas with clutter. The LIDAR helps the robot vacuum avoid obstacles and identify them and avoid them, which is a great feature for homes with pets or small children.
The L10s Ultra has a solid vacuuming capability, clearing 98.4 percent of debris from our hardwood floor test and taking out all but the most stubborn juice stain. Its mops are also quite efficient, taking away 98.4% of debris on our tile, wood, and carpet tests. It wasn't as effective in removing sand from our hard floor or quaker oats from the carpet.