Our top 3, compared on the specs that matter.
Thex’s quick pickRoborock Qrevo L Robot Vacuum and Mop. Best hands-off clean. Best value: the Tapo. Best for pet hair on a budget: the Roborock Q7T+.
Roborock
The closest thing to never cleaning the floor again. 10000 Pa suction, spinning mops that lift 10 mm off carpet, and a dock that empties the bin, washes the mops and dries them. You only touch the dust bag every 7-9 weeks.
Tapo
Big suction for the money. 13,000 Pa pulls dirt out of carpet, dToF LiDAR maps the house, and the compact dock empties the robot into a 3.3 L bag that lasts up to 90 days. It mops from a 300 ml tank, but you wash the pad yourself.
Roborock
Strong suction and anti-tangle brushes at a lower price. 10,000 Pa lifts pet hair from carpet, LiDAR plans tidy routes, and the self-emptying dock means up to 7-9 weeks between bin changes. Mopping is basic, with three water levels.
Side by side
| Spec | #1 Roborock | #2 Tapo | #3 Roborock |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best for | Best hands-off clean | Best value | Best for pet hair on a budget |
| Type | Vacuum and mop, all-in-one dock | Vacuum and mop, auto-empty dock | Vacuum and mop, self-emptying dock |
| Suction | 10000 Pa | 13,000 Pa | 10,000 Pa |
| Mopping | Dual spinning mops, lift 10 mm | 300 ml water tank | Three water flow levels |
| Dock | Empties, washes and dries mops | Empties the bin, 3.3 L bag | Empties the bin |
| Hands-free | Up to 7-9 weeks | Up to 90 days | Up to 7-9 weeks |
| Navigation | LiDAR + obstacle avoidance | dToF LiDAR | LiDAR, 360° |
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Buying guide
Today's best robot vacuums also mop and empty themselves. The big differences are how much the dock does for you and how well the robot maps your home.
An all-in-one dock like the Roborock Qrevo L's empties the bin and washes and dries the mops. Simpler docks, like the Tapo's, only empty the bin.
All three of our picks use LiDAR to map rooms and plan tidy routes, so they clean in lines instead of bouncing around.
Higher suction, measured in pascals (Pa), lifts more from carpet. Anti-tangle brushes help with long hair.
Spinning mops that lift on carpet, like the Qrevo L's, clean better than a simple water tank and pad.
Our top pick is the Roborock Qrevo L. Its dock empties the bin and washes and dries the mops, it has 10000 Pa suction and its mops lift 10 mm on carpet.
The Tapo RV30 Max Plus Gen 2. It has 13,000 Pa suction, dToF LiDAR and an auto-empty dock that goes up to 90 days between bag changes.
On a budget, the Roborock Q7T+. It has 10,000 Pa suction and anti-tangle brushes, and its dock empties the bin.
Yes. Higher suction helps on carpet, and models with lifting mops keep carpet dry while mopping hard floors.
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