Best Robot Floor Cleaner
Robot mops work better than vacuum cleaners that need you to clean the floor before they can do their job. They also do a better job of cleaning near edges and thresholds.
The iRobot Combo j5+ is our top choice. It scored highly on CR's mopping and vacuuming tests. It is able to navigate around obstacles in the home and clean hardwood floors, as well as low-pile carpets.
iRobot Roomba Combo i5
This robot vacuum and mop is among iRobot's most versatile machines. It comes with a standard dustbin for dry waste and an additional water tank for wet waste. The tank is simple to fill and will alert when it is full. You can also purchase a cleaning solution concentrate that is factory compatible to use with this device.
It is capable of navigating floors and avoiding obstacles. It has an mops retractable that stops carpets from getting wet. The robot also works well at removing pet hair from various floors. It is noisy and does not perform as well as competitors in picking up dirt and other debris from bare floors.
The Roomba Combo i5 is an ideal choice for those who want a powerful machine capable of mopping and vacuuming without any additional equipment. It is best suited for homes that do not have carpeting and a majority of hardwood floors. However, it's not the best option for homes with lots of stairs or rooms with many rugs. It's expensive, but its features and performance are worth the cost.
It utilizes its own patented Dirt Detect technology to pinpoint areas with a heavy buildup of dirt and then cleans them more thoroughly than any other 2-in-1. It comes with an advanced navigation system that allows it to navigate in neat rows to completely cover the walls of a room. The mop pads can be washed and reused for 30 times.
Easily create your own customized cleaning schedule using the iRobot Home app or using your voice assistant1. Utilize the iRobot App to set the schedule and add rooms that you'd like to avoid during future mopping sessions.
The iRobot Combo j5+ offers a more affordable option than the i7 and j9 models. It has similar mop models with a patented dirt detection system as well as powerful vacuuming. The iRobot J5+ also performs very well in our mopping and vacuum stress tests, but it doesn't perform as well as the Ecovacs Deebot X2 Omni in these tests, making the Combo J5+ a less versatile choice.
iRobot Roomba Combo j5+
The iRobot Roomba Combo j5+ is an all-in-one robot floor cleaner that can mop and vacuum your floors at the same time. It has advanced navigation technology that allows it to map your home and adapt to the unique types of floors and ensures efficient cleaning from room to room. It also can detect and avoid barriers like furniture, walls and pet toys. It is also equipped with a mopping pad designed to clean dust, dirt, and footprints from various surfaces.
The Combo J5+ is unique to other all-in one robotic floor cleaners as it can vacuum and mop at the same time without switching bins or using a different setting. Attach the mop and fill the bins in the combo with water or other compatible cleaners. The robot will begin working right away. You can also control the robot through voice commands by pairing it with Alexa, Siri, or Google Assistant-enabled devices. The Combo j5+ can understand more voice commands than other 2-in-1 models.
The Combo j5+ is a powerful cleaner that can be used on carpets and hardwood floors. It employs a robust 4-stage cleaning system that allows you to vacuum up dirt, mop the hard floor, and then sweep away any remaining dirt. This makes sure that your floors are completely cleaned and look brand new.
You can set up No Mop Zones in the iRobot App or make use of voice assistants* in order to avoid soaking your carpets. Mopping Intelligence helps keep carpets dry by detecting wet mop pads and lifting them from carpeted areas.
This robotic floor cleaner requires only minimal maintenance. The brushes can be cleaned to get rid of hair and other particles. The side brush should also be cleaned to avoid the clogging. You should also change the filter regularly.
The iRobot App provides a wide range of features and functions to make cleaning as convenient as is possible. You can schedule your cleaning sessions and view your cleaning history. You can also modify your settings. In addition the iRobot app can give you complete reports of the areas that have been cleaned in your home. It also helps you monitor the condition of your battery and waste bin. The app is free and compatible with all iOS and Android devices.
Narwal Freo X Ultra
A top-rated and highly-functional Gen 4 robot vacuum and mop that adopts a new approach to design, the Freo X Ultra is a well-built machine. The price of $1,400 is a bit steep however, you can find it on sale frequently enough to make the purchase palatable. The unit is beautiful, and the base station takes up just a small space in the corner of the room.
The design of this robot addresses a few problems that we've encountered with other robotic vacuum and mop models, for example, the brushes getting caught in hair, or the brush being unable to reach floors with no furniture. The performance of the sweeper on carpets and floors that are not covered is also impressive. The vacuum and mop have a high-quality debris collection and the mop can quickly saturate bare flooring.
The mops have a sophisticated system that cleans the edges of walls and around furniture. The robot is able to avoid the bulkier obstacles such as food bowls, toys backpacks, and shoes without any problem. But it can become stuck or entangled with smaller and less hefty objects, such as shoelaces USB cables, and pen.
We used this robot to clean and mop a variety of pile rugs, FLOR carpet tiles and hardwood floors within a large, open floor plan. With FREO Mind enabled, it cleaned and mopped the 90m2 space in around 170 minutes which is about average for Gen 4.
The robot is distinguished by its numerous features. Freo X Ultra is equipped with a number of improvements in software, sensors and hardware that keep it ahead of its class. It is said to have autonomy of 3.5 hours in environments up to 260m2.
You can customize multiple functions with the Freo app, including the frequency at which the robot comes back to the base station, its mopping frequency and power (silent or smart) and its mopping humidity. The app is able to detect heavily soiled areas and devise a streamlined cleaning route, and dispense detergent or raise the carpet's pads.
Other notable features include a simple-to-read display on the robot’s underside and a dock door that is convenient to open. The Freo X Ultra vacuum and mop is ideal for home and apartment owners who wish to cut down on chores and keep their home clean.
Miele Scout RX3
Miele has a track record of quality and innovation in the field of robot vacuuming. This new model aims to take it to the next level with smart features and top-notch cleaning performance.
The RX3 has a dual suction system and intelligent navigation that includes 3D mapping and a camera that sends live images to your smartphone for simple control. Its powerful four-stage cleaning system ensures excellent dust removal on hard and carpet floors, while intuitive swing-out side brushes and dual suction channels keep corners clean. The 8.5 cm height allows it to fit under low furniture, while front cameras and infrared sensors help it navigate obstacles and thresholds easily.
The Scout RX3 impressed us in our tests on how well it cleaned baking powder around corners and baseboards. Its 2,500Pa of suction was less powerful than other robots, but it was able to move quickly and was very quiet. It didn't mop, however and its cleaning pads were fiddly to attach and couldn't cope with dried-on dirt.
The app is on the basic side, lacking advanced features like multiple cleaning modes and automated scheduling. It is compatible with Alexa but its voice controls don't seem to be very intuitive or responsive. And it's also a little flaky when it comes to returning to the charging station following a run -- other robots can follow a previous route or sensibly follow a wall around until they reach their home however, the RX3 is a fumbler until it finally gives up and sends a failure message to your phone.
We also encountered issues with the smart features of the device, namely its mapping feature and digital stay-out zones. It was good at keeping our shoes and furniture legs away, but it was easily hanging up on cables, socks and carpets. That's why we chose not to include it in our Best Buy list. Still, with cleaning robots and a dazzling performance it's a Scout RX3 is worth considering when you're looking for an alternative to traditional uprights.