Robot vacuums use navigational tools such as lasers, sensors and cameras to map out your space and effectively clean while keeping clear of obstacles. Some robot vacuums can even mop and self-empty dustbins!
Many connect to apps or digital voice assistants for hands-free cleaning. Some models have features such as automatic docks and boundary strips that can help you reduce the amount of work you do.
1. Roborock S8 MaxV Ultra
Roborock is well-known for its high-end robot vacuum cleaners, and this top model is no exception. It has more advanced features than the previous models, but the real benefit is its ability to clean your home intelligently for you. It can identify floors such as no-go zones, stubborn stains, pet bowls and more. It does this by assessing its environment with a camera and a smart map. This helps it to figure out what it should do and when so that you don't have to press a button constantly or set different modes.
It has the ability to mop just like the other Roborock vacuums. This is a wonderful addition to the collection as it makes this robovac more efficient than before. The mop head is extremely efficient too and can be switched to scrub mode to clean tougher dirt. The robovac is also able to climb small thresholds with its rotating FlexiArm and front-mounted sensor.
The app is simple to use and lets you customize settings. You can also create rooms for the robot to clean. Rocky is its voice assistant, is a good fit and can clearly understand commands. You can ask it to cancel an activity or repeat a specific list of commands. It is compatible with Alexa, Google Assistant and Matter-certified for Apple HomeKit integration.
The S8 MaxV Ultra comes with 5200mAh battery that can last for up to 180 minutes before returning to the dock to recharge. The battery is automatically emptied and cleaned after each run. This cuts down the time to recharge.
2. Dreame X40
The Dreame X40 Ultra vacuum cleaner is powerful and efficient, excelling in both vacuuming as well as mopping. The Dreame X40 Ultra robot vacuum features strong suction, advanced features and is pet-friendly. It's a great option for busy families. Its advanced navigation, obstacles avoidance, and customizable options make it one of the best robot vacuum cleaners available on the market.
This robot vacuum uses an RGB camera to track its surroundings and identify obstacles with the aid of artificial intelligence. This prevents it from taking your cat's toy or a cable that is lying on the floor and damaging your flooring. This feature lets you identify specific areas that the robot should not clean.Dreame X40 is also excellent in mowing and sweeping, thanks to its unique dual brush system which eliminates dirt from corners. It can also clean baseboards too which makes it a great choice for families with pets and children. The robot vacuum is simple to set up and operate, with a smart application that gives a variety of options for customization.
This robot vacuum also boasts a self-cleaning base, which automatically emptys the trash bin and fills the tank for cleaning solutions which saves you time. This robot vacuum has a battery life of 198 minutes when in vacuuming mode, and can cover 308 square metres in one charge. It can also return to its dock to charge automatically, allowing you to seamlessly pick up from where it left off. Additionally, this model is compatible with Alexa, Siri, and Google Home, allowing you to control it with your voice. You can download the Dreame X40 app on iOS or Android devices to customize your cleaning routine.
3. Eufy X10
If you're looking for a high-quality all-rounder, the Eufy X10 is hard to beat. It can perform everything you'd expect an automated mop and vacuum to accomplish at a cost-effective price.
This model is able to handle floor cleaning tasks with no assistance, including sweeping, mopping and dusting. Its base station takes slightly more space than other models, requiring 50cm on either side and 150cm in front.
Its intelligent navigation technology can track the layout of your home, while storing and utilizing the data within its internal memory, without ever transferring it to the cloud or any other external source. Combining AI See with iPath laser mapping technology the X10 is able to efficiently remember room layouts and optimize cleaning routes to ensure efficiency and thoroughness.
The X10 smart object recognition system is very efficient, allowing it to detect and avoid dangers like power cords. It can be programmed to clean and replenish the battery on a regular basis, which is an excellent feature. However, I noticed that the X10 may get stuck on some more thick rugs, crashing noisily over them, and sometimes pushing its front brush into the rugs.
Overall it's a top quality robot vacuum and mop, but it's let down by a somewhat confusing application. Eufy Clean's application isn't as user-friendly as the iRobot App that guides you through the process of setting up your robot up and shows users how to use. It's an excellent choice for those who want to customize it to suit their needs.
4. SwitchBot S10
The SwitchBot S10 vacuum cleaner robot is the perfect choice for cleaning your home. It combines an air cleaner and mop. It is equipped with unique design and structure that allows it to collect dust and provide mopping water within the same machine.
It's outfitted with all the standard sensors available on high-end robot vacuums to build an outline of your home in real time, making sure to avoid obstacles, and also recognizing different kinds of carpets and hard floors. A front-facing AI-capable camera also included which makes it easier to navigate around your home and locate places that aren't accessible for robotic vacuums in general.
This robotic powerhouse has a suction motor with a high-powered power which is capable of removing dirt, pet hair and other debris from both hard floors and low-pile carpeting. It can also be adapted through the app to meet your specific needs, with specific cleaning routines, adjustments for mopping and vacuuming and real-time updates of its current status.
It has a superb mop and comes with the RevoRoll roller mop that creates 10N of force on any floor, and a RinseSync system that automatically cleans itself as it moves through your home. This keeps the mop clean as it sifts through dirt, thus preventing it from spreading the mess all over your home.
The battery in the S10 isn't as long lasting as its competitors and might need to be recharged every few months throughout the year for those who reside in a large home. It is also quite loud when it is in use and might not be suitable in areas where silence is desired. It's a great value for the money. The SwitchBot S10 is one of the models that stands out in its category because of its modern, sleek design.
5. K10 Plus
The K10 Plus is a new version of Switchbot's Mini robot vacuum. The latest version comes with an innovative Anti-Tangle Rubber Brush with an Advanced Position Sensitive Detector sensor (PSD) and a higher suction power up to 3000Pa for superior corner coverage.
The K10 Plus uses SLAM navigation, a simple app and a thorough cleaning process. The PSD sensor and rotary brush work in tandem to navigate around furniture. The four-stage process of cleaning consolidates cleans, lifts and sweeps debris from carpets and floors. The dust bin will empty itself, so there's no need to empty it frequently.
The app can also be used to mark areas of the room which you want the device to avoid like pets or power cords. This is a standard feature on most robotic vacuums, and is particularly useful when you have certain parts of the home that need more attention than others.
You can set the K10 Plus to return to its base station every 60, 75 or 90 minutes to automatically empty its trash bin. This is a major improvement over other robots that need to be returned and manually emptied. It can save you a lot of time.
In my tests, the K10 Plus had a very good battery life result. It lasted 110 mins on one run. This is much more than the Roomba Combo from iRobot's the 127-minute run time.
The K10 Plus is a compact device that can be easily placed under furniture or in small spaces. It connects via Wi-Fi, and includes Alexa, Google Assistant, and Siri shortcuts. It also works with IFTTT and Samsung SmartThings. The app monitors how often you use its accessories, such as the side brushes, filter and dust bag. This will inform you when to replace them.
