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The best robot hoover can vacuum and mop without needing your attention, and it will leave your floors spotless. Its surprisingly affordable price and features that are high-end (such as dirt detection) are pluses.

Be sure to check your robot's brushes for hair that is tangled as well as large debris, and wash them when needed. Some models will also empty the dust bin on board and then deposit it in a larger bin at the bottom. This can reduce the amount of fine dust that is released into the air.

1. Roomba Q5 Pro

The Q5 Pro, and its more expensive cousin, the Q7 Max Series are among the most powerful robotic vacuums we have test. They have top-of-the-line motors that can produce up to 5,500 Pascals of suction force. And, like other top iRobot models (including the top-rated model) they utilize intelligent mapping technology to create detailed floor plans and avoid home-based obstacles like cords and furniture legs. The robots also come with Carpet Boost, a feature that boosts its power when it senses dirt on the carpet.

The Q5 and Q7 Max Series both scored very well in our tests of floors with no carpet They are also adept at cleaning hair from dogs. However, they do have some flaws that prevent them from being our top pick. One of them is that the Q5's navigation system does not include AI-powered obstacle avoidance and is therefore prone to become entangled in socks and shoes and couldn't navigate tightly packed rooms very well in our tests. It doesn't also have a camera to see around corners.

It's still a good deal for those whose home or office has lots of unfinished flooring and you're looking to save money. It's also very quiet and can be used while you're at work or going to school. It's not equipped with the edge-to-edge floor vacuuming offered by the more expensive iRobot Roomba X30. It's also less effective in mopping. It is dependent on disposable wet wipes, which don't stick very well and cannot handle dried-on debris. The Q5 does have self-emptying docks, however. And, if you need to change the mopping pad for a dry one in minutes.

2. IRobot Roomba X30

The iRobot Roomba X30 is a compact elegant vacuum cleaner that also has the ability to mop floors. Its agile navigation and intelligent cleaning maps make it easy to clean and effective at dealing with larger particles such as pet hair. It also has a self-emptying dustbin as well as powerful suction, and support for virtual boundaries. It's the best robot vacuum for carpets, although it lags behind some competitors in deep cleaning.

This high-performing mop and vacuum combination utilizes advanced sensors to avoid obstacles and pet waste and it also learns the layout of your home over time to ensure more efficient cleaning. You can change its cleaning schedule and customize zones with the well-designed app. Its battery life is average when compared to similar models.

It is possible to instruct the X30 Ultra to remove its mops and extend them when it's in a carpeted room which prevents cross-contamination. Its flex arm is great for getting under low-lying furniture and along baseboards. It's not as effective on the washboard as our other Editors' Choice Picks, the Ecovacs Ozmo N8Pro+ and the iRobot Combo j9+.

During testing, X30 Ultra was the fastest robot vacuum/mop to complete the task of cleaning a whole home and had 66 percent of its battery remaining. It also did a great job cleaning a variety of floors and rooms with mixed flooring types, including some area carpets. Its obstacle detection was great and it was able to avoid fake dog turds, socks, shoes and bundles of cables.

It's more expensive than iRobot Combo v9+ or iRobot Roomba j9+ but has superior suction and an onboard bin that automatically empties into the base. It also supports voice commands through Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant. It is able to clean floors even after it vacuums. This is a feature that we haven't seen on other robotic cleaner and mop vacuum/mop combos.

3. iRobot Roomba X40

This mop and vacuum combination has a sleek, circular design that looks much like a Roomba model than the boxy units of the rivals. It is one of our most attractive looking robot vacuums. The latest flagship model from iRobot is also the most intelligent. It features advanced features, like Enhanced Dirt Detection as well as future compatibility (another company's robot vacuum cleaner that is able to wash mop pads in a self-cleaning manner).

It's also the only robot vacuum/mop to score the perfect 10/10 out of 10 in our tests. This is thanks to a combination modern sensors, including a restructured light system, camera and multiple lasers. The X40 Ultra was the only robot vacuum cleaners reviews we tested that could refill and empty its basestation in a self-contained manner. It also boasted a suction of 12,000Pa as well as self-cleaning robot mop and vacuum mop mops.

Like other iRobot models like the X40 is easy to use, offering an easy mobile app interface, and integration with Amazon Alexa, Apple HomeKit, and Google Assistant. The only issue is that it's still quite an eerily noisy device, which can be a problem if you run it in the morning prior to work or in the evening as you attempt to sleep.

It's also somewhat expensive, though it's not as pricey as the Ecovacs Omni or Roborock S8 MaxV Ultra both of which are equally capable and better-looking. If you're willing to put up some more volume and some additional cost it's a capable two-in-one that should please almost everyone.

iRobot L20 Ultra

The L20 Ultra is the top-of-the high-end robot mop and vacuum. It has a range of advanced features that help you forget your chores. Like Ecovacs the range-topping X2 Omni and Roborock's S8 Pro Ultra, the L20 is designed to be a hands-off cleaning machine that takes the care of mopping and vacuuming. It comes with a multi-function dock that automatically empty the vacuum's dustbin, refills its water tank, washes and dry the mop pads.

The smart robot utilizes LIDAR and structured lighting to create floor plans and detect obstacles. It can navigate more efficiently than its premium competitors. It also has a camera mounted on the front for real-time detection of hazards however, it wasn't reliable in our tests and was occasionally confused by power cords or other obstructions.

The vacuum cleaner has an maximum suction of 7,000 Pascals which is more than enough to do the job. It also comes with an attribute called "Intelligent Dirt Detection", which regulates the power of the vacuum and adjusts the frequency of cleaning for different areas of the house based on how dirty the areas tend to be.

If you own a larger home, it's worth choosing a model that has spot or zone cleaning mode. This lets you inform the robot of which area of your home must be cleaned with the help of an app or voice command. A stair mode can be useful if you own a number of furniture. For families that are busy, a recharge feature and resume feature that allows your robot vacuum to continue from where it left off can be extremely useful.

iRobot RX3

The RX3 is a more efficient cleaner than you would think from its price. It's a pro at vacuuming, removing 55% of the debris we found in our tests (it was second only to the Roomba Q5 Pro). It also mopses using one pad and a rotating motion which is cleaner than the majority of the mop cleaners with robots that we've tried. And it's highly self-sufficient with a fully-featured app as well as an auto-emptying, washable base.

The iRobot application is designed to help you navigate a mapping run which collects information about your floorplan and any "no go" areas that you have marked on the map. It can be used to design cleaning schedules, or to set up a spot-clean. You can also use it to prioritize the most soiled areas to improve performance. The app comes with a variety of features, including seasonal suggestions, custom mapping, and advanced cleaning settings.

Its shape is more rectangular than most other robot vacuums, which means it can get to corners and underneath furniture more easily. It also has a powerful 8000 Pascal suction and combs that are intelligent for hair of pets. And you can create a spot-clean that intensely cleans a localized area.

The Miele Scout RX3 Home Vision HD is a more sleek and less expensive alternative to the iRobot Roomba. It's got a more attractive, Dolce & Gabbana-esque design and its twin cameras appear like cute eyes. It does a good job vacuuming but is more prone to be caught by low thresholds and is a bit noisier than the other top robot vacuums we've tested. It also comes with an app that is less intuitive and has a tiny base station that can't double as a bin for emptying.