Top Robot Vacuums and Mop Combos

Robots aren't so good at picking up debris like screws made of metal or chunks of pasta. However, they are amazing at brushing away pet hair, dust, and dust. The most effective models come with intelligent navigation and object avoidance capabilities that allow them to maneuver around cords, toys and other household obstacles.

1. Roomba iRobot i3+ from iRobot EVO

The iRobot Roomba i3+ EVO is an excellent robot vacuum that comes with a range of innovative features that make it easier to maintain than other models. The automatic bin emptying feature is one of the most impressive features we've seen in a robotic vacuum. It works well on carpets and hard floors. The app walks you through the entire process. It's also easy to use and set up. Another impressive feature is the ability to return to where it began in our tests. It did this for 77 minutes on one cleaning, before running out of battery.

In contrast to other robovacs we evaluated, the i3+ EVO has a self-emptying bin that dumps debris into an external dirt compartment on the base of its charging when it's full. The i3+ EVO is able to prevent overfilling with a self-emptying bin. However it still needs to be manually emptied at the end of each cleaning session. The i3+ EVO's built-in dust bin can hold 2.4L of debris that is more than enough to get it through several cleaning sessions before you have to replace it.

Like the i7model, this model uses state-of-the-art floor sensors to create maps and navigate in neat rows. However, the i3+ EVO only stores a single map while the i7 is able to store multiple maps. The i7's map can be used to create virtual barriers and no-go zones but not for the i3+ EVO.

Although the i3+ EVO is superior in removing debris on surfaces than the other robovacs we reviewed but it's not the best when it comes to cleaning edges and corners. It's also more abrasive on furniture, despite being fairly silent. It was a bit rough on furniture, as it moved chairs away. It also caused collisions against the sides of the bed.

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