The Best Robot Vacuum and Mop Combo
The Q Revo is an excellent choice if you're looking for an affordable mop and robot vacuum. It provides a fantastic mopping experience, but doesn't have the advanced features of its more expensive counterpart.
During tests, it was able remove pet hair and dry oats out of medium-pile carpets. However, unlike other models, it doesn't use LIDAR to determine the layout of your home.
Roomba s9+ from iRobot
The iRobot Roomba S9+ robot vacuum is among the most highly-rated robots. It has a lot of features and impressive cleaning power, including a dirt compartment that is integrated into the base of charging. The robot will learn your habits of cleaning, and suggest automated schedules that will give you the ultimate hands-free cleaning experience.
The setup process is simple thanks to the iRobot Home app that walks you through the process. Once everything is connected, you can start the automatic cleaning functions at the click of one button. You can select a general clean which focuses on the elimination of larger pieces of debris like rice and cereal. Or you can select two detailed mappings to ensure that your home is thoroughly cleaned.
This robot vacuum performs well on both floors that are bare and carpet with a low pile. It is able to take large objects and does not lose suction as fast as other models do, and it can even pick up pet hair with ease. It does have a hard time with high-pile or plush carpet, but iRobot claims it will improve with the next models.
The S9+ is a new design by iRobot that concentrates on enhancing the edge and corner cleaning. It's the first Roomba that has an open-fronted, flat-fronted design. The company hopes that this will allow it to fit into the furniture and walls. It's a step up from the hockey puck-shaped robovacs which are common however we found it to be only marginally superior to circular models.
iRobot also claims the S9+ comes with an advanced filter system that prevents microscopic dust particles and allergens from recirculating in your home. It's a nice claim but we're not convinced it's enough to justify the price cost.
Its smart navigation system uses sensors that keep track of your home's layout, and vSLAM technology for mapping the interior. This allows it to stay clear of obstacles, such as staircases and other barriers, and to tidy up your whole home in the most efficient way possible. The iRobot Home App allows you to schedule cleaning times and also set virtual boundaries to ensure that the robot is aware of which areas need extra attention.
2. Roborock Q Revo
Roborock Q Revo is a robot that combines vacuuming and mopping. Its vac settings are as effective as those of higher-end models and its mopping feature is even better. Its spinning pads do a much more impressive job of scrubbing floors than a stationary vibration pad.
It's only downside is the absence of a second brush for deeper cleaning. However, it's not a problem for those who want to own one of the best robots on the market. The robo-vac's dust tank larger than many of its rivals and takes only two or three cycles to fill it, even with the maximum dirt level.
For the mopping device, I was amazed with its ability to scrub hard-to-clean dirt from my floors. The two mopping modes that it has that are less aggressive than the high-powered ones, create little noise, allowing you to work or watch TV without interruption. If it comes into contact with a wall or piece of furniture it gently bumps into it and then moves on.
The Q Revo is unique in that it can run almost autonomously, with little user involvement. The robo-vac has a multifunction dock that can automatically transfer physical garbage into the hidden bin and washes and dry the mop pads and refills its clean water tank. The app will only notify you if something is wrong for example, the water tank being empty or a canceled vacuuming session due to a full bin.
You can also create or merge actual rooms in order to alter the way Q Revo manages your home. This feature is beneficial for those who have different flooring in different areas of your home or in the event that you have to regularly get rid of clutter like toys, clothes, and books. The robo-vac was also one of the top performers in my tests cleaning up debris from both carpets as well as hardwood floors in the first pass. It is able to even clean up spills that are wet however I would recommend drying them using a clean cloth before bringing the robot into.
3. Ecovacs Deebot X2 Omni
The X2 Omni is a premium robot mop and vacuum that comes with all the features you could need. Like the iRobot Roomba S9+, it comes with a powerful vacuum with a powerful suction to clean carpet and hard floors, and the mop's vacuum mop robot rotating design that can scrub tough staining. It also comes with a self-cleaning base station that automatically empty and cleans the mop pads, keeping them free of germs and ready to use again. It also has a new sensor system that better detects obstacles, giving it the ability to prevent falling over furniture and other objects.
The most significant improvement over the ECOVACS Deebot X1 is that it has a sleeker, more modern design, thanks to Danish firm Jacob Jensen Design (best known for its Bang & Olufsen products). While still quite massive--it's nearly two feet high and deep and weighs in excess of four pounds--the entire robot and its base are less bulky than the Roborock Q Revo or iRobot j7.
This model is more efficient than the X1 as it charges faster and can clean 1,500 square feet in a single charge. It also has a bigger, more durable dustbin to hold more debris which makes it easier to empty when required.
The X2 Omni also has a more natural voice assistant as well as an app that works even when you're at home. It also has 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 is the top robot at mopping. Its mop pads rotating scrub away tough stains, and its motor produces lots of downward pressure. Its vacuuming is excellent as well, and it boosts suction when it detects carpet to ensure it does an excellent job. It also has a large battery that can last for weeks between charges and its mopping mode is as effective as anything we've seen in the market for a consumer robot.
4. Dreametech L10s Ultra
The Dreametech L10s Ultra robot mop and vacuum is a premium model that comes with a variety of convenience features not often found on robots of this price. It is able to create detailed floor maps and identify various flooring types. It's also one of the few robots that automatically clean and dry its mop pad. While these features are nice to have, they also push the L10s Ultra into the luxury category and could mean it's a little more expensive than some homeowners need.
Created to resemble a modern floor cleaner, the L10s Ultra is a tall and slim device with an elegant white finish highlighted by silver elements and mirror plating. The front of the machine features an impressive bumper that protects the furniture and vacuum cleaner when you are moving around your 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 vacuum there is a single button that acts as an on/off switch. The button will activate the vacuum. Clicking it again will turn it off and send it back to its base station. The circular menu in the center of the control panel allows you to choose cleaning modes, schedules and preferences. The left and right buttons allow you to access the settings in the app, where you can alter the way the L10s Ultra interacts with your home.
Like the iRobot Roomba S9+ and Roborock Q Revo, the L10s Ultra uses a combination of LIDAR and camera-based navigation techniques to map out your house. This creates a precise floor plan that helps the robot vacuum and mop effectively, without getting stuck in messy areas. The LIDAR also helps the robot vacuum detect and avoid obstacles and obstacles, which is a wonderful feature for families with pets or children.
The L10s Ultra offers solid vacuuming performance which clears 98.4 percent of the debris from our hardwood floor test and removing all but the most difficult juice stains. Its mops are efficient, taking away 98.4 percent of the debris that was found on our wood, tile, and carpet tests. However, it wasn't as great at tackling sand on the hard floor and quaker oats on the carpet.