Best Robot Vacuum and Mop Combo Self Empty
Vacuum and mop combos take the guesswork out keeping floors clean. These appliances are great for quick cleaning between more thorough vacuuming.
Roborock S7 Max Ultra is an excellent option for those who prefer to mop without touching the machine. Its base is bulky, but it's also attractive. It also houses large water tanks to store both clean and dirty water.
iRobot Combo j7+
The Combo J7+ is a combination of the Roomba J7 vacuum cleaner as well as a wet mopping feature. The robot can clean up sticky spills, while staying clear of obstacles. It will return to its dock after the cleaning process. It's a great choice for homes with hardwood floors and can also be used to clean rugs or tiles with multiple surfaces.
The Combo j7+, like all Roomba models, is great in sucking up dirt. PrecisionVision and iRobot OS help the robot to navigate more effectively. It is able to avoid common objects, such as cords or pet mess. The iRobot Combo j7+ can even evade furniture, including tall chairs with backs that might catch the robot under them.
When the iRobot Combo j7+ realizes that it's in a place that needs to be cleaned using water, a tiny robot arm is raised and swivels a mopping pad underneath it. It was a highly intuitive system that performed in my testing. However, I found that it was not able to completely clean away liquids based on water, like wine or juice. Thankfully the mopping pad can be cleaned and reused.
The camera in the front of the iRobot Combo is also useful. It can spot potential hazards, such as power cables and pet waste, and steer clear of them to ensure a thorough clean. This feature is better than the majority of robot vacuums' cameras, which may get stuck on items like rug tassels. The iRobot Combo ju7+ front camera has blind spots that may cause it to miss certain objects.
The iRobot Combo ju7+ may be costly however its performance is sufficient to justify its cost. It has a good satisfaction rating and customers appreciate its innovative features. However, it's worth looking at alternatives, like the Ecovacs Deebot X1 Omni. It's cheaper than the iRobot Combo h7+, and it responds to voice commands with no need for third-party integration. It also mop and vacuum in one go. Plus, it has an enormous water tank and its mopping pads are self-cleaning.
Miele Scout RX3 Home Vision
The Scout RX3 Home Vision robot vacuum and mop is a fully-featured robot vacuum with all the advanced features you'd expect from an expensive brand. You can remotely monitor your home via its camera and even watch it operate on the app (though the app itself does not have the high-resolution picture quality that you get from the camera).
The mops are great at their job of cleaning tile, wood, and carpets, and also removing dust, dirt, and hair of pets. They also feature effective obstacle avoidance that doesn't push small and lightweight objects, like socks or toys, around the floor. It's among the best mopping robots we've tested. It also comes with an magnetic strip that can be used to block off areas the robot isn't in a position to reach, such as rooms that have a lot of cables.
Unfortunately, the robot is lacking in other features that are expected from a robot of this type. While the mops do a fantastic job, their maximum running time is 60 minutes and is less than we'd like to see on a high-end product. Additionally, it doesn't empty itself into the charging station, or follow up mopping sessions with an easy vacuum.
It's still a great option for those with large homes, since the cleaning and mapping process are quick and efficient. The app is easy to navigate, and you can also set up schedules for when it will be working. If you don't have a reliable WI-FI connection, you'll be able to still control it with the remote, or with voice integrations using Alexa.
The Miele Scout RX3 Home Vision isn't cheap however its numerous clever features make up for it. The live monitoring feature for homes is excellent and also looks great. It's a great option for those with pets, children, or who is looking to monitor their home while they are away. Most people who own a robot mop and vacuum are amazed at the changes their floors look after using them often.
Roborock S7 Max Ultra
Roborock's newest robot mop and vacuum combo that self empty, the S7 Max Ultra ($1299 at Amazon), is a great upgrade over the previous S6 and S7 models. It adds a host of useful features, including more aggressive mopping and a higher-powered suction (up up to 5,100Pa as opposed to earlier models which had a lower power of 2,400Pa). It also features precise lidar navigation that works like radar in 3D, meaning it can detect things like baseboards, chair legs and furniture legs to expertly move around them. It is able to create custom cleaning routines you can start by pressing the screen, for instance, an "After Meal mode" that systematically vacuums and scrubs the kitchen floors.
This two-in-one has a special feature not found on other robots: VibraRise, which raises the mopping plate once it senses carpeting so that it doesn't get the area rug wet, making mopping more efficient. It also features a deep-cleaning mode that mops and vacuums carpets in one pass and removes more dust and dirt than spinning mops can. The app can be used to schedule weekly cleanings, or to clean on the spot.
The S7 Max Ultra is a excellent device for the purpose it was designed for however, it has some disadvantages. The cost is the biggest. It's the most expensive robot vacuum and mop combo I've ever reviewed. Other issues aren't specific to this model, but more indicative of the robotic vacuum category as a whole It's not able to deal with heavy spills or sticky messes well.
The S7 Max Ultra can be easily set up: simply connect it to your computer, connect it to your phone via Wi Fi and then begin cleaning. Once you've done this you can modify the settings of the app. For instance you can set up no-go zones or schedule cleanings.
Its remarkable obstacle avoidance is another big plus. In robot vacuum mop self empty of testing, it did not get stuck in tight spaces twice, which is much better than the S6 MaxV’s three tries or the X1 Omni's four tries. The app lets you mark an object as temporary obstruction, and the S7 Max Ultra ignores it when it comes to cleaning.
Narwal Freo
The Narwal Freo is one of the few robots that include vacuuming and mops into its design. It's also one of the less expensive robots that we've reviewed. The Freo's impressive cleaning capabilities and wide array of customization options make it a solid choice for any home that requires a combination cleaner. The absence of the latest obstacle-avoidance technology as well as a sleek mobile app has dampened our enthusiasm for this model.
The first step to get the Freo up and running is to conduct a quick scan of your home that will help it map the space it will cover when cleaning. This process takes about one minute. Once the Freo has a better idea of where everything is, it will be better able to navigate during subsequent cleanings.
Another interesting feature is Freo's ability of registering a room as either mopping or dry vacuuming so that it is more efficient when switching between these functions. It's also smart enough to detect the mop pads are dirty and automatically return to the dock to refill, then head back out to wet clean hard surfaces.
One of the strengths of the Freo is its ability to mop and vacuum well on carpets. The twin mop pads automatically rise when the Freo comes into contact with carpet. This lets it utilize less energy and resources while still getting rid of debris. It is also able to remove oatmeal and sand without having to make multiple passes using the mop/vac.
The Freo's tilted side brush is a tribute to street sweeper vehicles and does a great job at attracting and cleaning up dirt particles. The Freo's rounded design and premium finish makes it a striking piece of equipment. You can interact with the robot using an LCD touchscreen at its base station, but we prefered to control it from the app for smartphones.
The app offers many options to customize Freo's behavior. This includes schedules for busy areas and spot cleanings. There is also the option to turn on parental lock. You can also decide how long it takes the Freo to air dry its mop pads, and the frequency at which you want it to empty its trash bin. You can also specify an maximum size for the trash bin.