Best Roomba Robot Vacuums and Mopses

If you're interested in the idea of a robot that vacuums and mopses without getting your rugs wet, you should consider the stunning Dreamebot Braava jet M6. The robot makes use of advanced navigation, similar to the iRobot s9 and i7+, to map out your home and save a cleaning map that can be personalized.

IRobot the i1

The iRobot i1 is an entry-level robot vacuum that also mops. It can be controlled using the iRobot App or voice commands using Amazon Alexa or Google Assistant. It's cheaper than premium Roomba versions, such as the i8+ or j7+. It comes with many of the same features, however it doesn't have the advanced navigation features.

It's great for cleaning floors with no dirt, but it doesn't do an excellent job of getting rid of pet hair or other messes on carpeting. It is great on tile and laminate flooring and comes with a head for cleaning that can be inserted into corners. It can be triggered to clean specific rooms or areas of your home, and supports the creation of virtual boundary lines to prevent it from entering rooms that you do not want it to.

The i1 also comes with a self-emptying dirt compartment that lets you avoid manually emptying its trash each time it is running out of room. It's simple to maintain, however you'll need to clean its brushes each week. Its vSLAM navigation utilizes cameras instead of laser sensors. This means it takes longer to map rooms and cannot detect furniture as well the more expensive Roomba model.

If you have problems, iRobot can offer replacement parts at no cost for a full year if you sign up for its iRobot Select program. The plan comes with some limitations. It does not cover theft, mysterious disappearance, or the loss of your device.

2. iRobot i7+

The i7+ is even more impressive than the Roomba at cleaning floors. The i7+ is logical and methodical, unlike the smaller Roomba 690 or Eufy RoboVac 11s that bounce around the room like a pool ball and get stuck under furniture. It begins by vacuuming in rows across the floor, and it moves around the edges of rooms. If it's out of battery or its dirt bin is full it will stop and return to the place it stopped when it is recharged. It also keeps a recurrent map of the room. This means that if you change the layout or move furniture, the i7+ can adjust its map next time.

The i7+ is fully compatible with the iRobot Home app and can be operated remotely, without the need to be physically present. Through the app you can schedule cleaning sessions in particular rooms or set up virtual boundaries to prevent it from certain areas. You can also view Roomba's history of cleaning jobs and check its status and battery level.

The i7+ is significantly more expensive than the 981, but it comes with better performance on bare floors as well as a bigger dustbin and the capacity to automatically empty its dirt compartment into a larger built-in dirtbag in its charging dock. The iRobot is also more durable, has a longer maximum battery life and charges faster than the Shark. The i7+ is also able to remove more dirt from low pile carpets and you can set up virtual barrier line using the iRobot Home App. The i7+ robot vacuum isn't ideal for pet owners or those with long hair. The brushes that sweep it can get caught in hair and you'll have to turn the i7+ upside down and clean out its moving parts from time to time and it can get more than a little messy.

3. iRobot S9+

The iRobot S9+ or Baby Rocky as my 3-year old calls it, does an excellent job cleaning on bare flooring. It removes a variety of debris types and has the strongest suction we've tested in a commercial-grade Robot Vacuum Mops. It's very luxurious and has an extended battery life, which allows it to clean a large room without running out of power.

It uses iAdapt Navigation 3.0 with vSLAM in order to learn the layout of your home and to create personalized Smart Maps, which allow it to navigate effectively. Imprint Link technology is used to automatically vacuum after cleaning. It's the only iRobot robot with a D-shaped robot body. This lets it be closer to edges and corners in comparison to traditional round robots like the Neato Botvac D7.

We found it to be more intuitive than previous iRobots and user-friendly. It's compatible with voice commands via Alexa or Google Assistant, and it has a wide range of settings that can be customized, including the option to adjust the power of its cleaning. The iRobot App also allows you to create a list of the rooms you'd like to clean. This is helpful in situations where you need to have your robot focus on a specific area.

The S9 can sometimes be a nuisance to cords, toys and power cords. It also makes a lot of noise when vacuuming and occasionally gets stuck on larger obstructions such as couch legs. It never lost power during cleaning and then returned to its dock to forcefully vacuum the dirt into an storage container. The self-docking feature and cleaning function is a huge leap from older iRobots, which required manual emptying after every use.

4. Dreametech L10s Ultra

The Dreametech L10s Ultra has a mobile application that integrates with Alexa and Google Assistant. You can begin cleaning by tapping the screen of your smartphone or by making a voice command. Physical controls on the robot are limited, with most functions available through the app, as well as a few buttons including a leave button that causes the robot to quit its base station, and a clean button that initiates a general Revolutionize Cleaning with iRobot Roomba j9+ process.

The L10s Ultra robot vacuum and mopper is the only one in our rankings to offer a docking station that can be self-emptying and self-refilling. This means you can leave your robot in peace for 60 days and not have to empty the dust bag or fill the water tank.

The Dreametech L10s Ultra also has one of the most advanced AI features available in its class. It uses an RGB camera and 3D structured light to learn your home's layout, customize cleaning strategies, and generate routes based on flooring type, obstacles and room configurations. This can help reduce missed spots, repetitive cleaning, and frustrations from getting lost or stuck.

In our tests the robot was able identify thin chairs effortlessly. However, it can get tangled up with stray cables or socks that are lying on the floor. Fortunately, this can be avoided by turning off object recognition in the application.

Some people are concerned about privacy, however we had no major issues with the Dreametech L10s Ultra camera. The privacy policy of the company is very clear that they don't store any images from your camera. You can turn off the room recognition and object avoidance in the app, in case you don't wish to use these features.

5. Eufy 11S

The Eufy 11S robotic vacuum is a stripped-down model that is able to collect fine dust, as well as large debris from hard surfaces. It's great for daily cleanings however it's not as efficient in cleaning edges or corners. It's easy to use with a remote control and features several cleaning modes that can be automated. It doesn't have an app so you cannot set virtual barriers, track the life of accessories or review cleaning histories. The 11S is an excellent choice for those looking for a basic robot that's affordable and easy to use.

The 11S is a minor height of just 7.2 cm which means it can be tucked under furniture that is low and can get over doorsteps effortlessly. It also has big and stable wheels, which means it is able to easily handle carpets and high-pile rugs. The dirt compartment is bigger than other models, meaning it has to be emptied less frequently. The remote control lets you adjust a number of settings, including power modes and automatic programs. It also comes with manual spot cleaner as well as an edge cleaning mode. The 11S can also be tethered to its charging dock using an included zip tie.

The RoboVac 11S from Eufy, in comparison to the ILIFE A4s is better at removing pet hair from bare floors. It also struggles less with large debris. It's also built better, is more durable and has lower costs for maintenance and offers superior performance on all types of floors. It also has a longer battery life and is easier to move around. It does not have a smart-pathing feature but it does have a few other conveniences such as a self emptying dust bin and direction-specific remote. It also comes with an advanced HEPA filter system and an allergen-trapping filter system, which is comparable to the ILIFE a4s.