The Best Robot Vacuum and Mop Combo
The Q Revo is a great choice if you're looking for an affordable robot vacuum and mop. It's got a fantastic mopping capabilities, but is lacking some of the advanced features that are found in its more expensive sibling.
In tests, it was able to tackle dust and dry oats on carpets with medium piles as well as pet hair on hard floors. It doesn't employ 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 top-rated robots. It has a lot of features and impressive cleaning power, such as an area for dirt that is built into the charging base. This robot can recognize your habits for cleaning and recommend automatic schedules to give you the ultimate hands-free cleaning experience.
The iRobot Home App guides you through the process of setting up. Once the system is in place, you can start automated cleaning with a single button click. You can select a general clean which focuses on the elimination of larger particles like rice and cereal. You can also opt for two thorough mappings to ensure that the entire home is cleaned thoroughly.
This robot vacuum performs well on both floors with no carpet and carpets with a low pile. It can pick up pet hair and sucks large items up. It doesn't lose suction as fast as some other robot vacuums. It's a challenge with plush or high-pile carpets however iRobot says that future models will be more efficient.
The S9+ is a new design from iRobot that concentrates on enhancing corner and edge cleaning. It's the first Roomba to adopt a flat-fronted D-shaped design, which it hopes will allow it to hug walls and furniture. It's a step up from the hockey puck-shaped robovacs which are widely used, but we found it only marginally superior to circular models.
iRobot claims that the S9+ also has a superior filtration system, which prevents microscopic particles and allergens recirculating within your home. It's a nice premise, but we're not convinced it's enough to justify the price price.
Its smart navigation system employs a combination of sensors to keep track of your home's layout, and vSLAM technology to map your interior. It can then clean your entire home with ease by avoiding obstacles like stairs and other barriers. The iRobot Home app lets you control the robot and schedule cleaning times, as well as create virtual boundaries, so it can recognize areas that require more attention.
2. Roborock Q Revo
Roborock Q Revo is a machine that is a combination of mopping and vacuuming. Its vacuum settings are just as good as those found on higher-end models. The mopping system is even better because its spinning pads scrub floors more efficiently than an ordinary pad that vibrates.
The only downside is that it lacks an additional rubber brush to allow to provide more thorough cleaning, but it's an affordable cost to pay if want one of the best robots available. The dust tank of the robo-vac is larger than its competitors and filling it up only takes two or three times, even when you've got a lot of dirt.
As for the mopping system, I was amazed by its ability to scrub hard dirt off my floors. Its two lowest mopping settings that are less powerful than high-powered settings, produce low noise, which means you can work or watch TV without being distracted. It will gently hit a wall or furniture and then move away if it comes across one.
What really sets the Q Revo apart is that it's designed to run nearly completely autonomously, requiring only a little for human intervention. The robo-vac comes with a multi-function dock that automatically moves physical trash to the bin hidden from view and cleans and drys the mop pads, and refills its clean water tank. The app will only alert you if something is wrong like the water tank being empty or a cancelled vacuuming session due to a full bin.
You can also create and merge rooms to modify the way that Q Revo treats your abode. This feature is helpful for those who have different flooring in different areas of your house or when you have to frequently remove clutter, such as clothes, toys and books. The robot vacuum is also efficient and was among the top performers in my more info tests, taking dirt from carpets and hardwoods in its first run. It is able to even clean up spills that are wet however I would recommend cleaning them off using a clean cloth before bringing 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 can wish for. Like the iRobot Roomba S9+, it is a top-quality vacuum that has a powerful suction to clean carpets and hard floors, as well as an omni-rotating mop that scrubs tough stains. It also has an auto-cleaning station that automatically washes and cleans the mop pads to keep them fresh and ready for reuse. It also has a sensor system that detects obstacles more accurately and prevents it from falling onto furniture and other objects.
The biggest difference over the ECOVACS Deebot X1 is that this model has a sleeker, more modern design, thanks to Danish firm Jacob Jensen Design (best known for its Bang & Olufsen products). The robot is still big. It is more than two feet in both 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, as it has a faster charging speed for batteries and can handle a full cleaning of about 1,500 square feet in one charge. It also has a larger and more durable dustbin that can hold more debris. This makes it easier to empty.
Additionally it is worth noting that the X2 Omni has a more intuitive app as well as voice assistant that operates offline, allowing you to control it even when you're away from home. It also comes with a smart routing function that allows it to clean specific areas or rooms of your home, instead of following a predetermined path.
The X2 Omni has the top mopping performance of any robot we've tested, thanks to its rotating mop pads that remove tough stains and a motor that produces plenty of downward pressure. The vacuuming capabilities are also outstanding, and it also increases suction when it detects carpets to ensure thorough cleaning. It has a large rechargeable battery that lasts up to one week. The mopping mode of the robot is also extremely effective.
4. Dreametech L10s Ultra
The Dreametech L10s Ultra is a high-end mop and robot vacuum that comes with a variety of convenience features that you don't often see on robots in this price range. It can build detailed floor maps, detect different flooring types, and it's one of the few that can automatically wash and dry the mop pads. But while these functions are great, they also push the L10s Ultra into the luxury category and could mean it's slightly more expensive than the average homeowner need.
The L10s Ultra looks like a modern floor cleaner. It's tall and slim and has a white-colored finish that is complemented by silver elements and mirror plating. The front of the machine is dominated by a huge bumper, which protects furniture and vacuum cleaners from damage while moving around the house. Sensors are hidden behind the front panel, which help the L10s Ultra navigate tight corners and avoid obstacles.
On the top, you'll find one button that basically acts as an on/off switch. The button will activate the vacuum. Clicking it again will shut it off and send it to its base station. The central control panel includes a circular menu that lets you select cleaning modes, schedules, and preferences. The left and right buttons open the app's settings which allow you to 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 home. This allows the robot to clean and mop efficiently, without getting stuck. The LIDAR also helps the robot vacuum recognize and avoid obstacles and obstacles, which is a wonderful feature for families with pets or children.
The L10s Ultra is a powerful vacuum cleaner, removing 98.4 percent of debris from our test on hard floors, and getting rid of all but the most stubborn juice staining. Its mops are also quite efficient, taking away 98.4 percent of debris from our wood, tile and carpet tests. It was not as effective in removing sand from our hard floor or quaker oats from the carpet.