The Best Robot Vacuum and Mop Combo
The Q Revo is a fantastic option if you're looking for a robotic vacuum and mop that is middle-of-the-road. It's got a fantastic mopping capabilities, but is lacking certain of the more advanced features found in its more expensive sibling.
In the course of testing, it was able to take on dry oats and dust on carpets with medium piles as well as pet hair on hard floors. It doesn't employ LIDAR, however, like cheaper models do to map your home.
1. iRobot Roomba S9+
The iRobot Roomba S9+ is one of the top-rated robot vacuums. It is a powerful cleaner and a variety of features, including a self-emptying dirt compartment built into its charging base. It can also learn your habits of cleaning and suggest automatic schedules to provide a hands-free and effortless experience.
The setup process is simple thanks to the iRobot Home app that walks you through the procedure. Once everything is connected, you can begin the automated cleaning functions with the push of one button. You can choose an overall clean that focuses on the removal of larger pieces of debris like cereal and rice. You can also select two detailed mappings to ensure that your entire home is completely cleaned.
This robot vacuum performs well both on bare floors and carpets with a low pile. It can pick up pet hair and clean large items up. It doesn't lose suction as fast as some other robot vacuums. It does have a hard time with plush or high-pile carpet, however iRobot promises it will improve with future models.
The S9+ features a new design from iRobot, which concentrates on enhancing edge and corner cleaning. It's the first Roomba that uses flat-fronted D-shaped designs. The company hopes that this will allow it hug walls and furniture. It's a great improvement over the standard hockey puck shape of the majority of robovacs. However, we found it to be marginally better than circular models.
iRobot also claims that the S9+ has an advanced filtering system that stops microscopic dust particles and allergens from circulating in your home. It's a nice premise, however, we're not convinced it's enough to justify the premium price cost.
Its smart navigation system uses sensors to keep track of the layout of your home and vSLAM to map the interior of your home. It can then clean your entire home with ease by avoiding obstacles like stairs and other obstacles. The iRobot Home app lets you control the robot and set cleaning times, as well as establish virtual boundary markers, so that it knows to avoid areas that require extra attention.
2. Roborock Q Revo
When it is about robots that can combine mopping and vacuuming and mopping, the Roborock Q revo stands out. Its vacuum settings are just as good as those on more expensive models. And its mopping system is better because its spinning pads scrub your floors much more effectively than a vibrating pad.
The only drawback is that it lacks an additional rubber brush for deeper cleaning, but that's a small price to pay if you want to get one of the best robots available. The dust tank on the robo-vac is larger than many of its competitors and filling it up only takes two or three times, even when you have maximum dirt.
In terms of the mopping device, I was awestruck with its ability to remove the tough dirt off my floors. Its two lowest mopping modes that are less abrasive than the more powerful ones, generate little noise, allowing you to work or watch TV without distraction. If it comes across a wall or piece of furniture it gently smacks into it before moving on.
What really distinguishes 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 has multiple functions and automatically transfers trash into a hidden bin. It also cleans and dries, as well as refills the clean water tank. The app will only alert you if something is wrong, such as the water tank being empty or a cancelled vacuuming session due to an empty bin.
You can also design and merge actual rooms to alter how the Q Revo manages your home. This feature is beneficial for those who have different flooring in different areas of your house or in the event that you have to regularly remove clutter, such as clothes, toys and books. The robot vacuum is also efficient and was among the top performers during my tests, removing dirt from carpets and hardwood floors in the first attempt. It can vacuum up even wet spills. I suggest drying them with a towel before sending it in.
3. Ecovacs Deebot X2 Omni
The X2 Omni has all of the features you'd expect from a high-end robot vacuum and mop combo and more. It comes with a rotating mop and a powerful vacuum that can clean carpets and hard floors. It is similar to the iRobot Roomba S9+. It also comes with self-cleaning bases that automatically cleans and empty the mop pads, keeping them free of germs and ready to use again. It also features a new sensor system that better detects obstacles, giving it the ability to prevent falling over furniture and other objects.
The biggest improvement over the ECOVACS Deebot X1 is that this version has a sleeker, more modern design thanks to Danish firm Jacob Jensen Design (best known for Bang & Olufsen products). The robot is still quite large. It has a height of more than two feet 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 model is more efficient than the X1 as it charges faster and can clean up 1,500 square feet in a single charge. Additionally, it comes with a larger, more durable dustbin to hold more debris and is easier to empty it when needed.
The X2 Omni also has a more intuitive voice assistant and an app that can be used even if you are not at home. It also comes with more mopping modes and a smart routing feature that gives it the flexibility to clean specific rooms or areas of your home instead of just following a set path.
The X2 Omni is the most effective robot at mopping. Its rotating mop pads remove tough stains and its motor generates plenty of downward pressure. Its vacuuming performance is excellent, and it increases suction when it detects a carpet to ensure a thorough cleaning. It is equipped with a large rechargeable battery that lasts up to a week. The mopping feature of the robot is also extremely effective.
4. Dreametech L10s Ultra
The Dreametech L10s Ultra is a top-quality robot vacuum and mop that comes with a host of convenience features you do not often find on robots in this price. 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 are nice features, but they also make the L10s more of a class of luxury. This could mean it's more expensive than homeowners need.
Created to resemble floor vacuum robot is a tall and slim machine with an elegant white finish that's highlighted by mirror-plated silver elements. The front of the machine is dominated by a large bumper that helps protect furniture and vacuum cleaners from damage while moving through the home. Sensors are concealed behind the front pane which helps the L10s Ultra navigate tight corners and avoid obstacles.
On the top of the vacuum there is a single button which is used as an on/off switch. The button will activate the vacuum. Clicking it again will turn it off and send it to its base station. The circular menu at the middle of the control panel lets you to choose cleaning modes or schedules, as well as preferences. The left and right buttons on the screen will open up the settings menu of the app where you can alter the way that the L10s Ultra works with your home.
The L10s Ultra, like the iRobot Roomba S9+ or Roborock Q Revo uses a combination LIDAR and cameras-based navigation technology to map out your home. This helps the robot clean and mop efficiently, without getting stuck. The LIDAR assists the robot vacuum to avoid obstacles and recognize them as obstacles, which is an excellent feature for homes with pets or small 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. The mops also work well in removing 98.4% debris from our carpet, tile and wood tests. However, it wasn't quite as great at tackling sand on the floor or the quaker oats that are on carpet.