The Best Robot Vacuum and Mop Combo
The Q Revo is a good choice if you're looking for an affordable robot vacuum and mop. It's a great mopping capabilities, but is lacking some of the features of its more expensive sibling.
In the course of testing, it was able to handle dust and dry oats on carpets with medium piles as well as pet hair on hard floors. But, unlike cheaper models, it doesn't utilize LIDAR to determine the layout of your home.
1. iRobot Roomba S9+
The iRobot Roomba S9+ is one of the top robot vacuums. It offers impressive cleaning power and numerous features such as the self-emptying dirt container built into its charging base. The robot also learns your habits of cleaning and suggest automated schedules to provide a hands-free and effortless experience.
The iRobot Home App guides you through the setup process. Once everything is connected, you can start the automated cleaning process at the click of the button. You can choose an overall clean that emphasizes the removal of large debris such as cereal and rice, or opt for two detailed maps of your home to ensure your entire home gets a proper look.
This robot vacuum is effective on both floors with no carpet and carpets with a low pile. It can pick up pet hair and sucks big objects up. It doesn't lose suction as fast as some other robot vacuums. It's a challenge with carpets that are high-pile or plush, but iRobot claims that future models will be more efficient.
The S9+ features a new design from iRobot, which concentrates on enhancing edge and corner cleaning. It's the first Roomba that has flat-fronted D-shaped designs. The company hopes this will allow it to fit into walls and furniture. It's an improvement over the hockey puck-shaped robovacs which are standard however we found it only marginally better than circular models.
iRobot also claims that the S9+ comes with an improved filtering system that stops microscopic dust particles and allergens from circulating in your home. It's a nice claim but we're not convinced it's enough to justify the price cost.
Its smart navigation system employs a combination of sensors to remember your home's layout and vSLAM technology to map your interior. This allows it to steer clear of obstacles, such as stairs and other barriers and also to clean your entire house efficiently possible. The iRobot Home App allows you to schedule cleaning times and set virtual boundary markers so that the robot can determine which areas need extra attention.
2. Roborock Q Revo
Roborock Q Revo is a robot that is a combination of mopping and vacuuming. Its vacuum settings are as efficient as those found on higher-end models, and its mopping system is even better. Its spinning pads do a more impressive job of scrubbing floors than a stationary vibration pad.
The only drawback is that it doesn't have an additional rubber brush to provide more thorough cleaning, but that's a small price to pay if you are looking for one of the top robots on the market. The robo-vac's dust tank is larger than many of its competitors and takes only two or three cycles to fill it, even with the maximum dirt level.
As for the mopping system, I was impressed by its ability to scrub tough dirt off my floors. The two mopping settings that it has that are less powerful than high-powered modes, produce very little noise, so you can work or even watch TV without being distracted. If it comes into contact with the wall or a furniture piece it gently smacks into it before moving forward.
What really makes the Q Revo apart is that it's designed to operate almost completely on its own, with no need for user intervention. The robo-vac comes with a multi-function dock that automatically transfers physical trash to the hidden bin and washes and dry mop pads and replenishes its clean water tank. The app is capable of alerting you when something needs attention, for example, the water tank being empty or a scheduled cleaning session being cancelled because of a full dust bin.
You can also design and merge actual rooms to customize the way that Q Revo will treat your home. This feature is useful when you have different flooring in different areas of your home, or in the event that you have to regularly get rid of clutter like toys, clothes and books. The robo-vac was also one of the best performers in my tests cleaning up debris from carpets and hardwood floors on the first attempt. It can also remove wet spills, though I recommend wiping them dry 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 that has all the features you could wish for. Like the iRobot Roomba S9+, it has an excellent vacuum with powerful suction that cleans carpets and hard floors, and a rotating mop that scrubs tough stains. It also comes with a self-cleaning station that automatically washes and empties mop pads to keep them clean and ready to be reused. It also comes with a sensor that detects obstacles more accurately and prevents it from falling on furniture and other objects.
The most notable improvement to the ECOVACS the X1 Deebot is its sleeker, more modern design. This is thanks to Danish company Jacob Jensen Design, best known for their Bang & Olufsen product line. The robot is still big. It measures over two feet in the height and depth and weighs in at least four pounds. However, the robot and its base are smaller than the Roborock Q Revo and iRobot J7.
This model is more efficient than the X1 as it charges faster and cleans 1,500 square feet in a single charge. It also comes with a larger and more robust dustbin that can store more debris. This makes it easier to empty.
The X2 Omni also has a more natural voice assistant as well as an app that can be used even when you're not at home. It also comes with additional mopping modes as well as a smart routing feature that allows you to clean specific areas or rooms of your home instead of just following a set route.
The X2 Omni has the top mopping performance of any robot we've tested because of its mop pads rotating to scrub away tough stains and a motor that produces plenty of downward pressure. Its vacuuming performance is outstanding as well and it increases suction when it detects carpets to ensure that it does an excellent job. It comes with a huge rechargeable battery that can last up to seven days. The mopping mode of the robot is also powerful.
4. Dreametech L10s Ultra
The Dreametech L10s Ultra robot vacuum and mop is a premium model that offers a number of features that aren't often found on robots of this price. It has the ability to create detailed floor maps, identify different flooring types and is among the few robots that automatically wash and dry the mop pads. These are nice features, but they also make the L10s more of a class of luxury. This could make it more expensive than homeowners need.
It is 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 enhanced by mirror plating and silver elements. The front of the machine is adorned with an enormous bumper that shields the furniture and vacuum cleaner when you are moving around your home. Sensors are hidden behind the front panel, which helps the L10s Ultra navigate around tight corners and avoid obstacles.
On the top of the vacuum there is robot vacuum a single button which acts as an on/off switch. Clicking this will turn on the vacuum, and pressing it again will shut off the vacuum and send it back to its base station. The control panel includes a circular menu that lets you choose cleaning modes as well as schedules and preferences. The left and right buttons on the screen will bring up the settings menu in which you can alter the way that the L10s Ultra integrates with your home.
The L10s Ultra, like the iRobot Roomba S9+ or Roborock Q Revo uses a combination of LIDAR and cameras-based navigation technology to map your home. This produces a precise floor plan that helps the robot vacuum and mop with ease and avoid getting stuck in messy areas. The LIDAR helps the robot vacuum avoid obstacles and identify them and avoid them, which is a great feature for homes with pets or children.
The L10s Ultra has a solid vacuuming capability, clearing 98.4 percent of debris from our hardwood floor test and getting rid of all but the most stubborn juice stains. The mops also work well in removing 98.4 percent of the debris from our carpet, tile, and wood tests. It was not as effective in removing sand from our hard floor or quaker oatmeal from the carpet.