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The best robot vacuum cleaner and mop robot hoover can clean and mop without requiring your attention, and will leave your floors clean. Its affordable price and high-end functions (such as a dirt detector) are a plus.

Be sure to inspect your robot's brushes for hair that is tangled and large particles and wash them if needed. Some models will also empty the dust bin on board and then deposit it in a larger bin located at the base. This helps reduce the amount of fine dust 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 examined. They feature top-of-the-line motors that can pull up to 5,500 Pascals of suction force. Like other premium iRobots (including the top model) they utilize smart mapping to produce precise floor plans and eliminate household obstacles like cords and furniture leg. They also come with carpet boost that boosts the robot's performance when it spots the presence of dirt on the carpet, allowing it cleaned up quickly.

The Q5 and Q7 Max Series both scored very well in our tests of floors with no carpet and are especially adept at cleaning dog hair. However, they have several flaws that prevent them from being our top choice. One of the Q5's shortcomings is that its navigation system doesn't include AI-powered obstacle avoidance. It's thus susceptible to become stuck on shoes and socks and could not navigate densely packed rooms very well during our tests. It doesn't also come with a camera to look around corners.

It's still a good value particularly if your home or office has lots of unfinished floors and you want to save money. It's also quiet and operates while you're at work or school. The only thing it doesn't have that you won't find in the pricier iRobot Roomba X30 is edge-to-edge vacuuming of floors with no floor. It's also less effective at mopping, relying on disposable wet wipes that don't hold on well and aren't able to take on dried-on debris. The Q5 has self-emptying docks, however. If you want to, you can switch the mopping pad for a dry one in just a few seconds.

2. iRobot Roomba X30

The iRobot Roomba X30 packs impressive mopping and vacuuming into a compact, sleek package. Its intelligent cleaning maps as well as quick navigation make it easy to clean and effective in dealing with larger particles like pet hair. It also comes with a powerful suction and a self-emptying bin. It's the most efficient robotic hoover for carpets, however it falls behind some competitors when it comes to deep cleaning.

This highly efficient mop and vacuum combination utilizes advanced sensors to dodge obstacles and pet waste, and it will learn your home's layout over time to provide more efficient cleaning. The app lets you modify zones and alter the cleaning schedule. It comes with a battery life that is comparable to other models.

If the X30 Ultra is in a carpeted space, you can tell it to take off and extend its mops. This will help prevent cross-contamination. The flex arm is great for getting under furniture that is low and along baseboards. However, it's not equipped with the same level of washboard performance as our other Editors' Choice picks, the Ecovacs Deebot Ozmo N8 Pro+ and the iRobot Combo j9+.

In the course of testing, X30 Ultra was the fastest robot vacuum/mop to complete the task of cleaning a whole home, with 66 per cent of its battery remaining. It also did a good job cleaning a variety of floors and rooms with various flooring types, such as some area carpets. Its obstacle detection was superb and it stayed clear of fake dog turds and socks, shoes and bundles of cables.

It's a bit more expensive than the iRobot Combo v9+ and iRobot Roomba j9+, but it has superior suction, an onboard dustbin that automatically empties into its base, and supports voice commands using Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant. It even cleans the floor after it vacuums this feature, which we haven't seen in other robotic vacuum/mop combos.

3. iRobot Roomba X40

With a sleek circular design that looks like a regular Roomba rather than the boxes, this robot vacuum and mop combo is one of the most attractive looking models in our reviews. iRobot’s latest flagship model is also its smartest. It features advanced features, like Enhanced Dirt Detection and future compatibility (another company's robot that is able to wash mop pads autonomously).

It's also the only robot vacuum/mop to score the perfect 10/10 out of 10 in our evaluations. This is due to a mix of modern sensors, including a restructured lighting system, a camera and multiple lasers. The X40 Ultra was the only robot we tested that could refill and empty its basestation autonomously. It also boasted a suction of 12,000Pa and self-cleaning mop mops.

As with other iRobot models as well, the X40 is user-friendly, with a simple mobile app interface as well as integration with Amazon Alexa, Apple HomeKit, and Google Assistant. The only real drawback is that it's still quite loud that could be an issue if you use it in the morning prior to work or at night as you attempt to sleep.

It's also quite expensive but not as expensive as the Ecovacs MaxV Ultra or the Roborock S8 Omni, which are both equally capable and better looking. If you're willing to live some more volume and some additional cost it's a capable two-in-one that should delight most.

iRobot L20 Ultra

The L20 Ultra is the top-of-the line robot mop and vacuum. It has a number of advanced features that will make you forget about your chores. Like Ecovacs the range-topping X2 Omni and Roborock's S8 Pro Ultra, the L20 is designed to be a hands-free cleaning machine that can take the care of mopping and vacuuming. It comes with a multifunction dock that automatically emptys the vacuum's dustbin, refills its water tank and washes and dry the mop pads.

The smart robot makes use of LIDAR and structured lighting to create floorplans and identify obstacles. It is more efficient in its navigation than its premium competitors. It also has a front-mounted camera for real-time detection of hazards but this was not 100% foolproof during our tests and was often confused by power cords or other obstructions.

Its autonomous vacuum cleaner has an maximum suction of 7,000 Pascals which is more than sufficient to complete the task. It also comes with an attribute known as "Intelligent Dirt Detection", that regulates the automatic vacuum cleaner and mop's power and adjusts cleaning frequency for different areas of the house depending on how dirty those areas are.

If you have a larger home, you should consider selecting a robot that comes with the option of cleaning zones or spots. This allows you to tell the robot which area of your home needs to be cleaned with the help of an app or voice control. If you have lots of furniture, a stairway mode is also useful. For families with busy schedules, a recharge function and resume feature that allows your robot vacuum to pick up where it left off could be very useful.

iRobot RX3

The RX3 is a cleaner with more intelligence than you might imagine from its price. It has a great vacuuming performance and picked up 55% debris in our tests. (It was only second to the Roomba Q5 Pro). It also mops using only one pad and a reciprocating motion that cleans better that most of the robot mop cleaners that we've tested. And it's highly self-sufficient with a fully-featured app as well as an auto-emptying washable base.

The iRobot app is designed to help you navigate a mapping run, which gathers information on your floorplan, as well as any "no go" areas that you have marked on the map. It can be used to design cleaning schedules, or to organize the spot-cleaning. It can also be used to it to prioritize the most soiled areas to improve performance. The app also grants access to a variety of features, such as seasonal suggestions, custom maps, and advanced settings for your cleaning.

It also has the ability to reach corners and under furniture better because its shape is more rectangular. It also has a strong 8,000 Pascal suction and intelligent combs for hair of pets. You can also create a spot-cleaner that will thoroughly clean the area.

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