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The best robot vacuum can clean and vacuum your floors without having to be involved. It will also leave the floors spotless. Its low cost and high-end features (such as dirt detection) are pluses.

Be sure to check your robot's brushes for tangled hair and large particles and clean them as needed. Some models also self-empty their onboard dustbin into a larger one at the base, which decreases the amount of fine dust released into the air.

1. Roomba Q5 pro

The Q5 Pro and its sibling the more expensive Q7 Max Series, are among the most powerful robot vacuums we've tested. They are equipped with motors that are top of the class and can handle up to 5,500 Pascals. Like other premium iRobot models (including the top pick), they use smart mapping technology to create precise floor plans and eliminate common obstacles like cords and furniture legs. The robots also come with a feature called Carpet Boost that increases its power when it senses dirt on the carpet.

The Q5 and Q7 Max Series both scored excellently in our tests on bare floors and are especially adept in removing dog hair. However, they do have a few flaws, however, that prevent them from being our top option. For one, the Q5's navigation doesn't feature AI-powered obstacle avoidance technology which means it's susceptible to become entangled in shoes and socks and can't navigate tight spaces very efficiently in our tests. It also doesn't come with an image sensor that lets it see the corners of an area.

It's still a good value, especially if your home or office has a lot of unfinished floors and you're looking to save some money. It's also extremely quiet and operates while you're at work or school. It lacks the edge-to-edge bare floor vacuuming offered by the more expensive iRobot Roomba X30. It's also less effective when it comes to mopping. It relies on disposable wet wipes that don't adhere very well and cannot handle dried-on debris. The Q5 does have self-emptying docks, however. If you want to change the mopping pad for a dry one in seconds.

2. IRobot Roomba X30

The iRobot Roomba X30 packs impressive vacuuming and mopping capabilities into a sleek, compact package. Its intelligent cleaning maps and quick navigation make it easy to clean, and effective in tackling larger particles like pet hair. It also features an impressive suction system and self-emptying bin. It's the most efficient robotic hoover for carpets, but it's not as good as other hoovers when it comes to deep cleaning.

This high-performance vacuum and mops utilizes sensors to avoid obstacles and pet waste. It also learns the structure of your home over time and offer better cleaning. You can alter its cleaning schedule and customize zones using the app that is well-designed. Its battery life is average when compared to similar models.

When the X30 Ultra is in a carpeted space, you can tell it to pull back and extend its mop. This will help prevent cross contamination. The flex arm is great for getting under low-lying furniture and along baseboards. However, it doesn't have the same level of washboard performance as our other Editors' Choice picks, the Ecovacs Deebot Ozmo N8 Professional+ and the iRobot Combo j9+.

In tests, the X30 Ultra was the fastest robot vacuum/mop that could complete the entire house with 66 percent of its battery left. It did a good cleaning job on various flooring and rooms with different flooring types including some area carpets. Its obstacle detection was great and it was able to avoid fake dog turds, socks, shoes and bundles cables.

It's a bit 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 via Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant. It even cleans the floor after it vacuums this feature, which we haven't seen in other robot vacuum/mop combinations.

3. Roomba X40 from iRobot

With a sleek, circular design that looks more like a normal Roomba than the competition's boxy units This robot vacuum and mop combo is among the most appealing looking in our evaluations. iRobot's latest flagship model also is its most advanced model, with features that are cutting-edge like Enhanced Dirt Detection Technology and future compatibility with Matter (another company's robot that is able to wash mop pads).

It's also the only robot vacuum or mop that scored a perfect 10 out of 10 in our evaluations. This is thanks to a combination 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 in a self-contained manner. It also boasted an industry-leading suction of 12,000Pa and self-cleaning mop mops.

Like other iRobot models like the X40 is easy to use, offering a simple mobile app interface, and integration with Amazon Alexa, Apple HomeKit as well as Google Assistant. The only downside is that the X40 still a loud unit. This could be a problem in mornings before work, or during the night when you're trying to fall asleep.

It's also somewhat expensive, although it's not as pricey as the Ecovacs Omni or Roborock's S8 MaxV Ultra both of which are equally powerful and look better. If you're willing with a bit more noise and some extra cost it's a capable two-in-one that should please almost everyone.

4. iRobot Roomba L20 Ultra

The L20 Ultra is a top-of-the-range robot vacuum and mop, with many advanced features that will let you forget about your chores. The L20 Ultra is a hands-free cleaner like Ecovacs' top-of-the-range X2 Omni or Roborock's S8 Pro Ultra. It features a multi-functional dock that can automatically emptys the bin of the vacuum, refills the water tank, and washes and dries mop pads.

The smart robot vacuum cleaner reviews makes use of LIDAR and structured lighting to draw out floor plans and spot obstacles. It navigates more intelligently than its competitors with premium features. It also comes with a front-mounted camera that can detect hazards in real-time, though this wasn't completely foolproof in our tests, and was sometimes confused with power cords or obstructions.

Its vacuum has a high suction maximum of 7,000 Pascals which is more than enough to get the job done. It also comes with "Intelligent Dirt Detection", which regulates how hard the vacuum works and alters the frequency of cleaning for various areas of the house according to how dirty they are.

For larger homes it's recommended to choose models with spot or zone cleaning modes that allow you to tell the robot to clean a specific area of your home using the app or via voice commands. A stair mode can be beneficial if you have lot furniture. Also, a recharge and resume function that allows your robot vacuum to continue where it left off is great for busy families.

iRobot RX3

The RX3 is a cleaner with more intelligence than you would expect from its price tag. It has a great vacuuming performance, picking up 55% debris in our tests. (It was second to the Roomba Q5 Pro). It also mops with one pad that has a reciprocating motion that does a better job cleaning than the other mop cleaners for robots we've tested. It's also self-sufficient, with a fully-featured app as well as an auto vacuum and mop-emptying, washable base.

The well-designed iRobot app guides you through a mapping run that gathers information about your floorplan as well as any "no-go" areas you mark on the map. It can be used to design cleaning schedules or to organize an automatic spot-clean. You can also use it to prioritize the most soiled areas for greater efficiency. The app offers a variety of features, including seasonal suggestions, custom mapping, and advanced cleaning robot mop and vacuum settings.

It is also able to reach corners and under furniture more easily because its shape is more rectangular. It also has strong 8000 Pascal suction and combs that are intelligent for hair of pets. And you can set up a spot clean that intensely cleans a localized area.

The Miele Scout RX3 Home Vision HD offers a sleeker and less expensive alternative to iRobot Roomba. It has a more attractive design, akin to Dolce & Gabbana. The twin cameras are designed to resemble adorable eyes. It does a great job vacuuming, but it is more likely to be caught in low thresholds. It is also louder than other top robot vacuums we have test. It also comes with an app that's not as intuitive, and a smaller base station that does not double as a bin to empty.