The Best Robot Vacuum and Mop Combo
The Q Revo is a great option for those looking for an affordable robot vacuum and mop. It gives a great mopping experience, but doesn't have the features that make up its more expensive counterpart.
During testing it was able to eliminate pet hair and dry oats from medium-pile carpets. It doesn't use LIDAR, however, as cheaper models do to locate your home.
1. Roomba S9+ from iRobot
The iRobot Roomba S9+ is one of the most highly-rated robot vacuums. It is loaded with features and impressive cleaning power, including an area for dirt that is integrated into the base of charging. The robot will learn your habits of cleaning, and suggest automatic schedules that will give you a truly hands-free cleaning experience.
The iRobot Home App guides you through the process of setting up. Once the system is set up you can begin the automatic cleaning with a single button press. You can opt for an overall clean that focuses on cleaning up larger debris like rice and cereal, or opt for two thorough maps of your area to ensure that your entire home has a clean and tidy appearance.
This robot vac performs well on both bare floors and carpets with low pile. It sucks up large items and doesn't lose suction as quickly as other models do and can pick up pet hair without much difficulty. It has a difficult time with plush or high-pile carpets however, iRobot promises that the next models will be more efficient.
The S9+ features a new design from iRobot, which 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 hug furniture and walls. It's a great improvement over the standard hockey puck shape of most robovacs, though we found it to be only marginally better than circular models.
iRobot also claims the S9+ has a superior filter system that prevents microscopic dust particles and allergens from recirculating in your home. It's a nice claim however, we're not convinced it's enough to justify the premium price cost.
Its smart navigation system utilizes sensors to remember the structure of your home, and vSLAM for mapping the interior of your home. It then cleans your entire house efficiently by avoiding obstacles such as stairs and other barriers. The iRobot Home app lets you control the robot and schedule cleaning times, and create virtual boundary markers, so that it is aware of areas that require more attention.
2. Roborock Q Revo
When it is about robots that combine mopping and vacuuming the Roborock Q Revo stands out. Its vacuum settings are just as good as those found on more expensive models. And its mopping system is superior - its spinning pads scrub floors more efficiently than a vibrating pad.
The only drawback is that it does not have an additional rubber brush to provide more thorough cleaning, but it's a small cost to pay for if you want one of the best robots available. The robo-vac's dust tank is also larger than many of its rivals and takes only two or three cycles to fill it up, even with the maximum dirt level.
In terms of the mopping device, I was impressed with its ability to remove hard-to-clean dirt from my floors. The two mopping settings that it has, which are less powerful than high-powered settings, produce little noise, so you can work or watch TV without being distracted. If it comes across a wall or furniture piece it gently smacks into it and then moves on.
What makes the Q Revo apart is that it's designed to function almost completely autonomously, requiring only a little for user intervention. The robo-vac has a multifunction dock that can automatically transfer physical garbage into the bin hidden from view and cleans and drys the mop pads, and refills its clean water tank. The app is capable of nagging you only when something is in need of attention, such as the water tank that is running out of clean or a scheduled vacuuming session being cancelled due to a full dust bin.
You can also create or combine actual rooms to customize the way that Q Revo handles your home. This feature is helpful if you have different flooring in different areas of your home, or when you have to frequently clear out clutter such as clothes, toys, and books. The robot vacuum was also one of the top performers in my test, picking up debris on both carpets as well as hardwood floors with the first attempt. It can vacuum up even wet spills. I recommend drying them with a towel before sending it in.
3. Ecovacs Deebot X2 Omni
The X2 Omni has all of the features you'd want from a high-end robot vacuum and mop and more. It comes with the ability to rotate mops and a powerful vacuum that can clean carpets as well as hard floors. It's akin to the iRobot Roomba S9+. It also comes with a self-cleaning base station that automatically empty and cleans the mop pads, ensuring that they remain them germ-free and ready for use again. It also has a new sensor system that is able to better detects obstacles, giving it the ability to avoid falling over furniture or other objects.
The biggest difference over the ECOVACS Deebot X1 is that it has a sleeker, more modern design due to Danish firm Jacob Jensen Design (best known for its Bang & Olufsen products). Although it's still quite large--it's more than two feet high and deep and weighs almost four pounds--the entire robot and its base are much smaller than the Roborock Q Revo or iRobot J7.
This model is also more efficient than the X1 version, since 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 bigger, more durable dustbin to hold more debris and is easier to empty when needed.
The X2 Omni also has a more natural voice assistant as well as an app that is functional even when you're at home. It also comes with a smart routing function that allows it to clean specific rooms or areas of your home, instead of following a predetermined path.
The X2 Omni is the best mopping robot. Its rotating mop pads scrub away tough stains, and its motor produces a lot of downward pressure. Its vacuuming performance is outstanding as well and it increases suction when it detects carpet to ensure it does an excellent job. It is equipped with a large rechargeable battery that lasts up to one week. The mopping feature of the robot is also very effective.
4. Dreametech L10s Ultra
The Dreametech L10s Ultra robot mop and vacuum is a high-end model that has a range of features that aren't often found on robots of this price. It has the ability to create detailed floor maps, detect different types of flooring and is one of the few robots that automatically wash and dry the mop pads. But while these functions are nice to have however, they also push the L10s Ultra into the luxury category, which might make it somewhat 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, accentuated by silver elements and mirror plating. The front robot cleaner and mop of the machine is dominated by an enormous bumper that helps protect the vacuum and furniture from damage when moving through the home. In the pane in the front is an additional navigation technology in the form of sensors that help the L10s Ultra maneuver tight corners and avoid obstacles.
On the top of the screen, you'll find one button that is a switch for on and off. This button will turn on the vacuum. If you click it again, it will shut it off and send it back to its base station. The circular menu in the middle of the control panel allows you to choose cleaning modes, schedules and preferences. The left and right buttons open the settings of the app where you can alter the way the L10s Ultra interacts 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 allows the robot to vacuum and mop effectively without getting stuck. The LIDAR assists the robot vacuum to avoid obstacles and recognize them and avoid them, which is a great feature for households with pets or young children.
The L10s Ultra has a solid vacuuming capability, clearing 98.4 percent of the debris from our hard-floor test and removing all but the most stubborn juice stains. The mops are also efficient, removing 98.4 percent of debris from our wood, tile and carpet tests. It was not as efficient in removing sand from our hard floor or quaker oats from the carpet.