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The Best Robot Hoover
The best automatic vacuum and mop robot hoover can vacuum and mop without needing your attention, and will leave your floors spotless. Its affordable price and high-end functions (such as dirt detector) are a plus.
Be sure to regularly inspect your robot's brushes for tangled hair and large debris, and wash them when needed. Some models can also self-empty the onboard dust bin and place it in an additional bin located at the base. This reduces the amount fine dust that is released into the air.
1. Roomba Q5 Pro
The Q5 Pro and its sibling, the pricier Q7 Max Series, are among the most powerful robot vacuums we've tested. They feature top-of-the-line motors that can produce up to 5,500 Pascals of suction force. Similar to other iRobots that are premium (including the top model), they use intelligent mapping to design precise floor plans and eliminate household obstacles like furniture leg. The robots also feature the feature of Carpet Boost that boosts its power when it detects dirt on the carpet.
Both the Q5 and Q7 Max Series get very excellent scores in our bare floor tests and are particularly effective in cleaning pet hair. There are some issues however, which prevent them from being our first choice. One of the weaknesses of the Q5 is its navigation system does not include AI-powered obstacle avoidance. It's thus susceptible to getting stuck on shoes and socks and could not navigate densely packed rooms very well during our tests. It also doesn't come with cameras that let it see the corners of a room.
Still, it's very good, especially if you want to save money on a iRobot Roomba and you have a mostly unfinished home or office. It's also very quiet and can work while you're at work or school. It doesn't have the edge-to-edge floor vacuuming offered by the more expensive iRobot Roomba X30. It's also less effective when it comes to mopping. It relies on disposable wet wipes that don't adhere well and isn't able to handle dried-on debris. The Q5 has an auto-emptying dock, however. If you want to, you can switch the mopping pad for a dry one in seconds.
2. iRobot Roomba X30
The iRobot Roomba X30 packs impressive mopping and vacuuming into an elegant, compact package. Its quick navigation and smart cleaning maps make it easy to clean and efficient at dealing with larger particles such as pet hair. It also comes with a self-emptying bin with powerful suction and support for virtual boundaries. It's the best robotic mop and vacuum robot hoover for carpets, but it lags behind some competitors in deep cleaning.
This highly efficient combination vacuum and mop makes use of advanced sensors to stay clear of obstacles and pet waste and it learns the layout of your home over time to ensure more efficient cleaning. You can alter its cleaning schedule and customize zones through the well-designed app. Its battery life is average in comparison to similar models.
If the X30 Ultra is in a carpeted area, you can instruct it to pull back and extend its mops. This helps prevent cross-contamination. The flex arm is ideal for getting under low-lying furniture and along baseboards. However, it's not equipped with the same washboard performance as our other Editors' Choice picks, the Ecovacs Deebot Ozmo N8 Pro+ and the iRobot Combo j9+.
During testing, X30 Ultra was the quickest robot vacuum/mop that could sweep the entire house and had 66 percent of its battery remaining. It did a decent cleaning job on a variety of rooms and floors with various flooring types, including certain area carpets. Its obstacle detection was top notch and it was nimbly avoiding fake dog socks, turds, shoes and cables.
It's a bit more expensive than the iRobot Combo v9+ and iRobot Roomba j9+, however it offers superior suction, a built-in dust bin that automatically empties into its base, and also supports voice commands using Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant. It can also clean the floor even after it has vacuumed. This is a feature we haven't seen before on other robotic cleaner and mop vacuum/mop combinations.
3. iRobot Roomba X40
With an elegant circular design that appears more like a normal Roomba rather than the compact models This mop and robot vacuum is one of the most attractive looking models in our evaluations. iRobot’s latest flagship model is also among its most advanced. It has advanced features like Enhanced Dirt Detection as well as future compatibility (another company’s robot that can wash mop pads autonomously).
It's also the only robotic vacuum or mop that scored the perfect 10/10 out of 10 in our testing. This is due to a combination high-tech sensors including a structured light system, a camera and multiple lasers. The X40 Ultra was the only robot we tested that could fill and empty its basestation in a self-contained manner. It also boasted an industry-leading suction of 12,000Pa as well as self-cleaning mop mops.
The X40, like other iRobot products, is easy to use. It has an easy mobile application interface, and it integrates with Amazon Alexa and Apple HomeKit. The only issue is that it's still quite a noisy unit that could be an issue if you use it in the morning before work or in the evening as you attempt to sleep.
It's also quite expensive, but not as much as the Ecovacs S8 MaxV Ultra or Roborock S8 Omni, which are both equally impressive and attractive. If you're willing to put up some more volume and some extra cost it's a efficient two-in-one device that should please almost everyone.
4. iRobot Roomba L20 Ultra
The L20 Ultra is a top-of-the-range robot vacuum and mop with many advanced features that let you forget about your chores. The L20 Ultra is a hands-free cleaner, similar to Ecovacs the top of the line X2 Omni or Roborock's S8 Pro Ultra. It has a multifunction dock which automatically emptys the vacuum's bin and refills the water tank, and washes and dries the mop pads.
The smart robot uses a combination of LIDAR and structured light to create floor plans and identify obstacles, making it more efficient than its top rivals. It also has a front mounted camera for real-time hazards detection, though this wasn't completely foolproof in our tests, and was often confused with obstructions or power cords.
Its vacuum has a suction capacity of 7,000 Pascals which is more than enough to finish the job. It also has an attribute called "Intelligent Dirt Detection", that regulates the power of the vacuum and adjusts the frequency of cleaning for different areas of the house depending on how dirty those areas are.
For larger homes it's worth looking for one with zone or spot cleaning modes that let you tell the robot to clean a specific area of your home by using the app or voice commands. A stairway mode is beneficial if you have lot furniture. Finally the recharge and resume function that allows your robot vacuum to continue where it left off is ideal for busy families.
5. iRobot Roomba RX3
The RX3 is a smarter cleaner than you might imagine from its price. It's a pro at vacuuming, picking up 55% of the debris that was found in our tests (it was second only to the Roomba Q5 Pro). It also mops using only one pad and a rotating motion which is cleaner than the majority of the mop cleaners with robots that we've tested. It's also self-sufficient with a fully-featured application, and a self emptying base that can be washed.
The iRobot app is designed to help you navigate a mapping run which collects information about your floorplan and any "no go" areas that you've marked on the map. It can be used to make cleaning schedules, arrange the perfect spot for cleaning or prioritize your most filthy rooms to ensure better performance. The app also grants access to a host of features like seasonal suggestions, custom maps, and advanced settings for your cleaning.
Its shape is more rectangular than other robot vacuums, meaning it can reach corners and underneath furniture better. It also has a powerful 8000 Pascal suction and combs that are intelligent for hair of pets. It also has the ability to create a spot-clean that intensely cleans a localized area.
The Miele Scout RX3 Home Vision HD is a sleeker and more affordable alternative to the iRobot Roomba. It is more appealing in its style, much like Dolce & Gabbana. The twin cameras are shaped like cute little eyes. It does a great job vacuuming, but it is more likely to get caught on low thresholds. It is also noisier than other top robot vacuums that we have tested. It also has an app that's not as intuitive, and a smaller base station that doesn't double as a bin for emptying.