The Best Robot Vacuum and Mop Combo
The Q Revo is a fantastic choice if you're looking for a robotic vacuum and mop that is middle-of-the-road. It offers a great mopping experience, but it lacks the features that make up its more expensive sibling.
In tests, it was able to handle dust and dry oats on medium-pile carpet as well as pet hair on hard flooring. It doesn't use LIDAR however, as cheaper models do, to map your home.
Roomba s9+ iRobot from iRobot
The iRobot Roomba S9+ robot vacuum is one of the most highly-rated robots. It is a powerful cleaner and numerous features such as a self-emptying dirt compartment built into its charging base. The robot will learn your habits of cleaning, and suggest automatic schedules to provide you with a truly hands-free cleaning experience.
The iRobot Home App guides you through the setup process. Once everything is connected, you can start the automatic cleaning functions at the touch of the button. You can choose a general clean that focuses on the removal of larger debris such as cereal and rice. Or you can opt for two thorough mappings to ensure that the entire home is completely cleaned.
This vacuum works well on both floors with no carpet and carpets with a low pile. It sucks up large items and doesn't lose suction as rapidly as other models do, and it can even pick up pet hair without difficulty. It's not able to work with carpets that are high-pile or plush however iRobot promises that the next models will be better.
The S9+ is a new design from iRobot that is focused on enhancing corner and edge cleaning. It's the first Roomba to adopt an open-fronted, flat-fronted design, which will allow it to be able to swaddle furniture and walls. It's a step up from the hockey puck-shaped robovacs which are widely used however we found it to be only marginally superior to circular models.
iRobot claims that the S9+ also comes with superior filtration which blocks microscopic particles and allergens recirculating throughout your home. We think this is a nice claim, but not enough to justify a higher price.
Its smart navigation system uses sensors that remember the layout of your home and vSLAM technology to map your interior. It then cleans your entire home efficiently by avoiding obstacles like stairs and other barriers. The iRobot Home App allows you to schedule cleaning times and set virtual boundary markers so that the robot can determine the areas that require attention.
2. Roborock Q Revo
Roborock Q Revo is a robot that is a combination of mopping and vacuuming. Its vacuum settings are just as good as those on higher-end models. The mopping system is superior as its spinning pads clean your floors better than a vibrating pad.
The only issue is that it does not have an additional rubber brush for deeper cleaning, but that's an acceptable cost to pay if want to get one of the best robots available. The dust tank on the robo-vac is larger than its competitors. Filling it up takes only two or three cycles, even when you've got a lot of dirt.
In terms of the mopping system, I was impressed by its ability to scrub tough dirt off my floors. The two lowest mopping settings that are less powerful than high-powered settings, produce minimal noise, meaning you can work or even watch TV without being distracted. If it comes into contact with an object, such as a wall or furniture piece it gently bumps into it and moves along.
What makes the Q Revo apart is that it's designed to function almost autonomously with very little need for user intervention. The dock of the robo-vac is multifunctional and can automatically transfer garbage into a bin hidden. It also cleans and dries the clean water tank. The app will only alert you when something is not right like low water levels or a cancelled vacuuming session due to an empty bin.
You can also design and merge actual rooms to customize the way that Q Revo treats your abode. This is a great feature to have if you have several areas of the home with different floor materials or if there's some clutter that must be cleaned out frequently, such as toys, clothes and books. The robot vacuum is also efficient and was among the top performers during my tests, removing debris from carpets as well as hardwood floors in the first attempt. It is able to even clean up spills that are wet but I would suggest wiping them dry with a damp cloth prior to sending the robot in.
3. Ecovacs Deebot X2 Omni
The X2 Omni has all of the features you'd expect from a premium robot vacuum and mop combo and more. It has an omni-rotating mop as well as a powerful vacuum that can clean carpets as well as hard floors. It's similar to the iRobot Roomba S9+. It also has self-cleaning bases that automatically cleans and empty the mop pads, ensuring that they remain them germ-free and ready for use again. It also has a sensor that can detect obstacles better which allows it to avoid falling onto furniture and other objects.
The most significant improvement to the ECOVACS the X1 Deebot is its sleeker, more modern design. This is due to the Danish company Jacob Jensen Design, best known for their Bang & Olufsen product line. While still quite big--it's over two feet tall and deep and weighs nearly four pounds--the robot itself and its base are less bulky than the Roborock Q Revo or iRobot J7.
This model is also more efficient than the X1, as it charges faster and can handle a full cleaning of around 1,500 square feet on one charge. And it has a larger dustbin that is more durable to hold more debris which makes it easier to empty when needed.
The X2 Omni also has a more natural voice assistant and an app that can be used even if you are not at home. It also has an intelligent routing feature that allows it to clean specific rooms or areas of your home, instead of following a predetermined path.
The X2 Omni is the top robot at mopping. Its mop pads that rotate clean tough stains and its motor creates plenty of downward pressure. Its vacuuming performance is also excellent, and it increases suction when it senses carpets to ensure thorough cleaning. It comes with a huge rechargeable battery that can last up to one week. The mopping feature of the robot is also powerful.
4. Dreametech L10s Ultra
The Dreametech L10s Ultra is a top-quality robot vacuum and mop that comes with a range of features that you do not often find on robots at this price range. It has the ability to create detailed floor maps, detect different types of flooring, and it's one of the few that can automatically wash and dry its mop pads. These features are nice but they also push the L10s into the class of luxury. This might make it more expensive than homeowners need.
Created to resemble a modern floor cleaner designed to look like a modern floor cleaner, the L10s Ultra is a tall and slim device that has an elegant white finish that's highlighted by mirror plating and silver elements. The front of the machine is dominated by a large bumper, which helps protect furniture and vacuum cleaners from damage when moving through the house. In the pane in the front is additional navigation technology with sensors that aid the L10s Ultra maneuver tight corners and avoid obstacles.
On the top of the screen, you'll find one button that basically serves as the on/off switch. Pressing this will activate the vacuum, and pressing it again will shut off the vacuum and return it to its base station. The circular menu in the center of the control panel lets you to select cleaning modes or schedules, as well as preferences. The left and right buttons will allow you to access the settings in the app, where you can customize how the L10s Ultra interacts with your home.
Similar to the iRobot Roomba S9+ and Roborock Q Revo, the L10s Ultra uses a combination of LIDAR and camera-based navigation technologies to map out your house. This creates a detailed floor plan that enables the robot vacuum and mop effectively without getting stuck in cluttered areas. The LIDAR assists the robot vacuum to avoid obstacles and identify them, which is an excellent feature for homes with pets or small children.
The L10s Ultra is an extremely powerful vacuum cleaner that removes 98.4% debris from our test on hardwood floors and removing all but stubborn juice staining. The mops are also efficient, taking away 98.4 percent of the debris that was found on our wood, tile and carpet tests. It wasn't as effective at removing sand from the hard floor or quaker oats from the carpet.