The Best Robot Vacuum and Mop Combo
The Q Revo is an excellent choice if you are looking for a robotic vacuum and mop that is mid-range. It's got a fantastic mopping capability, but it lacks some of the advanced features that are found in its more expensive counterpart.
During tests it was able to remove pet hair and dry oats from carpets with a medium-pile. It doesn't employ LIDAR however, as cheaper models do to locate your home.
iRobot Roomba s9+
The iRobot Roomba S9+ is one of the top-rated robot vacuums. It has impressive cleaning power and a variety of features such as a self-emptying dirt compartment built into its charging base. This robot can learn your cleaning habits, and suggest automatic schedules to give you an effortless cleaning experience.
The setup process is simple thanks to the iRobot Home app that walks you through the procedure. Once everything is connected, you can start the automatic cleaning functions at the click of a button. You can choose an overall clean that focuses on the removal of large debris such as cereal and rice, or opt for two thorough mappings of your space to ensure that your home has a clean and tidy appearance.
This robot vacuum performs well on floors that are unfinished and carpets with low pile. It can pick up pet hair and sucks large items up. It doesn't lose its suction as fast as some other robot vacuums. It has a difficult time with plush or high-pile carpet, but iRobot says it will get better with future models.
The S9+ is a new design from iRobot that concentrates on enhancing edge and corner cleaning. It's the first Roomba to adopt a flat-fronted D-shaped design, which it hopes will allow it to be able to swaddle furniture and walls. It's a great improvement over the hockey puck-like design of most robovacs, though we found it to be incrementally better than circular models.
iRobot claims that the S9+ also comes with an advanced filtration system which blocks microscopic particles and allergens recirculating in your home. We think this is a nice statement but not enough to justify a premium price.
Its smart navigation system uses a combination of sensors to keep track of your home's layout, and vSLAM technology to map the interior. It then cleans your entire house efficiently by avoiding obstacles like stairs and other obstacles. The iRobot Home App allows you to schedule cleaning times and also set virtual boundaries so that the robot knows what areas require extra attention.
2. Roborock Q Revo
When it is about robots that combine mopping and vacuuming and mopping, the Roborock Q revo is a standout. Its vacuum settings are as effective as those found on more expensive models. Its mopping system is superior - its spinning pads scrub your floors much better than the vibrating pads.
The only issue is the absence of a second brush for more thorough cleaning. However, it's not a problem when you're looking to purchase one of the top robots available. The robo-vac's dust tank is larger than many of its competitors and it takes only two or three cycles to fill it up, even at the highest dirt level.
In terms of the mopping device, I was awestruck by its ability to scrub tough dirt from my floors. The two mopping settings that it has that are less powerful than the high-powered modes, produce very little noise, so you can work or watch television without being distracted. It will gently hit furniture or walls, and then move on whenever it comes across one.
What makes the Q Revo apart is that it's designed to operate almost completely autonomously, requiring only a little for user intervention. The dock of the robo-vac can be multi-functional and will automatically move garbage into a bin hidden. It also washes and dries, as well as refills the clean water tank. The app will only notify you if something is wrong like the water tank being empty or a vacuuming session that is cancelled due to an empty bin.
You can also create and combine rooms to modify the way that Q Revo treats your abode. This feature is helpful if you have different flooring in different areas of your home, or in the event that you have to regularly get rid of clutter like clothes, toys, and books. The robo-vac is also efficient and was among the top performers during my tests, taking debris from both carpets and hardwoods in its first run. It can vacuum up even wet spills. I recommend drying the area with a towel prior to sending it into.
3. Ecovacs Deebot X2 Omni
The X2 Omni is a premium robot mop and vacuum combo with all the features you can want. It has an omni-rotating mop as well as a powerful vacuum that can clean carpets and hard floors. It's akin to the iRobot Roomba S9+. It also comes with an automatic cleaning station that washes and empties mop pads to keep them clean and ready for reuse. It also has a sensor system that recognizes obstacles better and prevents it from falling onto furniture and other objects.
The biggest improvement over the ECOVACS Deebot X1 is that this model has a sleeker, more modern design due to Danish firm Jacob Jensen Design (best known for its Bang & Olufsen products). The robot is still large--it measures over two feet in both height and depth, and weighs almost four pounds. However, the robot and its base are smaller than the Roborock Q Revo and iRobot j7.
This version is more efficient than the X1 as it charges faster and can clean 1,500 square feet in one charge. It also has a larger and more robust dustbin that can store more debris. This makes it easier to empty.
Additionally, the X2 Omni has a more intuitive app as well as voice assistant that operates offline, so you can use it even if you're not at home. It also has more mopping options and an intelligent routing feature which allows it to clean specific rooms or areas of your home instead of just following a specific route.
The X2 Omni is the most effective robot at mopping. Its rotating mop pads scrub away tough stains, and its motor creates lots of downward pressure. Its vacuuming performance is outstanding too and it increases suction when it detects carpet to ensure it's doing the job well. It also has a massive battery that can last for several weeks between charges and its mopping mode is as powerful as any we've seen in a consumer-grade robot.
4. Dreametech L10s Ultra
The Dreametech L10s Ultra is a top-quality mop and robot vacuum that comes with a range of features that you do not often find on robots at this price. It can create precise floor maps and recognize various flooring types. It's also among the few robots that can automatically clean and dry its mop pad. Although these features are great however, they also put the L10s Ultra in the luxury category, which might make it a little more expensive than the average homeowner need.
The L10s Ultra looks like a modern floor cleaning machine. It's tall and slim with a white finish accented with silver elements and mirror plating. The front of the machine features a large bumper that protects the furniture and vacuum cleaner as you move around your home. In the pane in the front is an additional navigation technology that is comprised of sensors that help the L10s Ultra maneuver tight corners and avoid obstacles.
On the top, there's a single button that essentially is a switch for on and off. Pressing this will activate the vacuum, and clicking it again will shut off the vacuum and return it to its base station. The center of the control panel has the circular menu which lets you select cleaning modes or schedules, as well as preferences. The left and right buttons beneath the screen will open up the settings menu of the app where you can alter the way that 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 technology to help you map out your home. This creates a precise floor plan that enables the robot vacuum robot cleaner and mop effectively without getting stuck in areas with clutter. The LIDAR assists the robot vacuum to avoid obstacles and identify them as obstacles, which is an excellent feature for homes with pets or small children.
The L10s Ultra provides solid vacuuming performance that clears 98.4 percent of the debris from our hardwood floor test and taking out all but the most difficult juice stains. Its mops also do a great job and remove 98.4% debris from our carpet, tile, and wood tests. It was not as effective in removing sand from our hard floor or quaker oats from the carpet.