{"id":16044,"date":"2025-11-05T00:48:16","date_gmt":"2025-11-05T00:48:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/demo4.dedicatedhost247.com\/newstime\/the-best-robot-vacuums-weve-tested-for-2025\/"},"modified":"2025-11-05T00:48:16","modified_gmt":"2025-11-05T00:48:16","slug":"the-best-robot-vacuums-weve-tested-for-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/demo4.dedicatedhost247.com\/newstime\/the-best-robot-vacuums-weve-tested-for-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"The best robot vacuums we\u2019ve tested for 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"zephr-anchor\">\n<div class=\"duet--article--article-body-component\">\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph _1ymtmqpi _17nnmdy1 _17nnmdy0 _1xwtict1\">Robot vacuums are impressive devices that will clean your floors well and \u2014 thanks to bigger batteries and better robot brains \u2014 rarely get tired of doing their job. Over the last few years, they have gone from being utilitarian devices that sweep your floor to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theverge.com\/2025\/1\/12\/24340818\/robot-vacuum-innovations-roborock-dreame-ecovacs-ces2025\">full-fledged home robots<\/a> that can vacuum and mop your home and then trundle off to clean themselves to be ready for the next run.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"duet--article--article-body-component\">\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph _1ymtmqpi _17nnmdy1 _17nnmdy0 _1xwtict1\">I\u2019ve been testing robot vacuums for seven years and have run over 70 robot vacuums all over my house. These are my top picks if you\u2019re looking for the best: a robot vacuum that can do it all with limited intervention from you.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"duet--article--article-body-component\">\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph _1ymtmqpi _17nnmdy1 _17nnmdy0 _1xwtict1\">Along with my top picks, I have options to fit specific needs, such as mopping or besting pet hair. The good news is that there are a lot of great options. Whether you have a 3,000-square-foot home and three shaggy dogs or a small, stylish apartment you share with a goldfish, there\u2019s a robot vacuum to suit your needs.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"duet--article--article-body-component\">\n<div class=\"duet--article--accordion _6jkyd90\">\n<h2 class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup _6jkyd91\">What I look for<\/h2>\n<section class=\"_6jkyd92\"><button id=\"accordion-button-0\" class=\"_6jkyd94\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"accordion-content-0\"><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup _6jkyd93\">How I test robot vacuums<\/h3>\n<p><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"\" width=\"29\" height=\"30\" viewbox=\"0 0 29 30\" fill=\"currentColor\"><title>Collapse<\/title><line x1=\"4\" y1=\"14.4805\" x2=\"26\" y2=\"14.4805\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"4\"\/><\/svg><\/p>\n<p><\/button><\/p>\n<div id=\"accordion-content-0\" class=\"_6jkyd97 _6jkyd98\" style=\"height:auto\" data-testid=\"accordion-content\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-button-0\">\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup _6jkyd95 _1xwtict1\">I test robot vacuums constantly. At any time, there are seven or eight of these busy little bots roaming my floors. Alongside everyday use, I put them through a gauntlet of specific tests. This includes testing object detection and avoidance with phone chargers, socks, a pencil, and fake pet poop. I throw in Cheerios or popcorn to see if they know to vacuum that up rather than avoid it. I also run them over oatmeal and flour to see how well they pick up fine debris and have them tackle both thick and low-pile carpets. I watch to see how they handle rug tassels, skinny chair legs, and room transitions.For mopping prowess, I test them on hardwood and tile floors with dried milk, fresh OJ, and ketchup. I monitor how quickly they fill up their bin \/ auto-empty dock and how efficiently they use water and clean their mop pads.I also set schedules, hook them up to voice assistants, and play with any advanced features in the app. I evaluate how well they map and how easy the maps are to edit and use, as well as test and unique features such as home security camera capabilities, AI cleaning programs, and auto-mop removal.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"_6jkyd92\"><button id=\"accordion-button-1\" class=\"_6jkyd94\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"accordion-content-1\"><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup _6jkyd93\">Cleaning and mopping power<\/h3>\n<p><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"\" width=\"29\" height=\"30\" viewbox=\"0 0 29 30\" fill=\"currentColor\"><title>Collapse<\/title><line x1=\"4\" y1=\"14.4805\" x2=\"26\" y2=\"14.4805\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"4\"\/><\/svg><\/p>\n<p><\/button><\/p>\n<div id=\"accordion-content-1\" class=\"_6jkyd97 _6jkyd98\" style=\"height:auto\" data-testid=\"accordion-content\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-button-1\">\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup _6jkyd95 _1xwtict1\">It\u2019s not all about suction. In my testing, the brush is also a big factor in how well a robot will clean your floors. A large rubber roller brush is much better than a small bristle brush at picking up debris. It\u2019s also less prone to getting tangled up with hair. Two brushes are better than one, and a brush housing that has some flexibility \u2014 so it can move with the contours of the floor \u2014 is also more effective.It\u2019s hard to find a robot vac that doesn\u2019t have some form of mopping, but not all mops are created equal. I looked for mopping bots that could get up dried-on stains, like milk and ketchup, and scrub up small wet spills without messing themselves up. Oscillating, spinning, or vibrating mop pads clean better than bots that just drag a wet rag around, but the new self-cleaning roller mops that are beginning to appear are even more effective. Auto-carpet sensing is also important since it prevents the robot from accidentally mopping your rug.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"_6jkyd92\"><button id=\"accordion-button-2\" class=\"_6jkyd94\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"accordion-content-2\"><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup _6jkyd93\">Convenience<\/h3>\n<p><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"\" width=\"29\" height=\"30\" viewbox=\"0 0 29 30\" fill=\"currentColor\"><title>Collapse<\/title><line x1=\"4\" y1=\"14.4805\" x2=\"26\" y2=\"14.4805\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"4\"\/><\/svg><\/p>\n<p><\/button><\/p>\n<div id=\"accordion-content-2\" class=\"_6jkyd97 _6jkyd98\" style=\"height:auto\" data-testid=\"accordion-content\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-button-2\">\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup _6jkyd95 _1xwtict1\">A big bin means you don\u2019t need to empty it as often. The largest I\u2019ve seen is 800ml, but anything over 500ml is decent. With many bots now pulling double duty as mopping robots, plus the popularity of self-empty dock \/ charging bases, it\u2019s getting harder to find small robot vacs with big bins. But they\u2019re worth considering \u2014 especially if you have carpets and pets. I love self-empty docks, but sometimes you don\u2019t have space for them, and if you like your robot to be out of sight (living under your bed or sofa), you\u2019ll want a big bin and no dock.Self-emptying docks are becoming standard now and coming down in price (thankfully). A self-empty dock turns the charging base for your robot into a motorized emptying station that sucks out the dirt from its bin. (Warning: this process can be loud!) This saves you from having to pull out the bin after every few runs and empty it yourself. Instead, you\u2019ll have to replace the bag (and buy new ones) when it gets full, generally about once a month. Many robots now have a self-empty dock option you can add later, although buying them together is generally cheaper.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"_6jkyd92\"><button id=\"accordion-button-3\" class=\"_6jkyd94\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"accordion-content-3\"><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup _6jkyd93\">How smart they are<\/h3>\n<p><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"\" width=\"29\" height=\"30\" viewbox=\"0 0 29 30\" fill=\"currentColor\"><title>Collapse<\/title><line x1=\"4\" y1=\"14.4805\" x2=\"26\" y2=\"14.4805\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"4\"\/><\/svg><\/p>\n<p><\/button><\/p>\n<div id=\"accordion-content-3\" class=\"_6jkyd97 _6jkyd98\" style=\"height:auto\" data-testid=\"accordion-content\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-button-3\">\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup _6jkyd95 _1xwtict1\">Another nice-to-have feature, AI-powered obstacle detection helps your robot \u201cintelligently\u201d detect and avoid clutter (and a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theverge.com\/22880352\/irobot-roomba-j7-plus-samsung-jet-bot-ai-plus-robot-vacuum-review-comparison-test\">potential poop apocalypse if it encounters pet waste<\/a>). These models use cameras (worth noting) to see objects in their path and onboard processors to \u201cdecide\u201d how to approach them based on what they see. All AI is not created equal, however, and some are much better at this than others. The end result is that robot vacuums with AI detection are less likely to get stuck when cleaning, so you\u2019re more likely to come home to a clean floor rather than a beached bot.A robot that maps your house will get into every nook and cranny better than one that bumps and rolls around. Mapping also lets you send the robot to clean specific rooms rather than the whole space and add virtual walls to prevent your bot from going where you don\u2019t want it to. These are crucial if you have delicate objects or areas in your home that regularly trap robots. Most robots use variations on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mathworks.com\/discovery\/slam.html\">simultaneous localization and mapping (SLAM) technology<\/a>, such as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.faro.com\/en\/Resource-Library\/Article\/What-is-SLAM#:~:text=What%20Is%20Lidar%20SLAM%3F,Time%20of%20Flight%20(ToF)\">lidar<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.automate.org\/vision\/blogs\/what-is-visual-slam-technology-and-what-is-it-used-for\">vSLAM<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"_6jkyd92\"><button id=\"accordion-button-4\" class=\"_6jkyd94\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"accordion-content-4\"><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup _6jkyd93\">Are they easy to use?<\/h3>\n<p><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"\" width=\"29\" height=\"30\" viewbox=\"0 0 29 30\" fill=\"currentColor\"><title>Collapse<\/title><line x1=\"4\" y1=\"14.4805\" x2=\"26\" y2=\"14.4805\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"4\"\/><\/svg><\/p>\n<p><\/button><\/p>\n<div id=\"accordion-content-4\" class=\"_6jkyd97 _6jkyd98\" style=\"height:auto\" data-testid=\"accordion-content\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-button-4\">\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup _6jkyd95 _1xwtict1\">A good app has easy controls to stop and start your vacuum, scheduling options (including do-not disturb hours), plus good mapping features. Nice-to-have features are room-specific cleaning and settings (so you can tell your vacuum to clean the kitchen or have it mop and vacuum the kitchen but only vacuum the living room). My biggest frustration with apps is maps that are fiddly to update and \/ or crash and must be rebuilt constantly. Most vacuums now have voice control (see FAQs), but some offer more in-depth control, such as telling Alexa to have the robot clean twice under the dining room table.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"_6jkyd92\"><button id=\"accordion-button-5\" class=\"_6jkyd94\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"accordion-content-5\"><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup _6jkyd93\">Good battery life and repairability<\/h3>\n<p><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"\" width=\"29\" height=\"30\" viewbox=\"0 0 29 30\" fill=\"currentColor\"><title>Collapse<\/title><line x1=\"4\" y1=\"14.4805\" x2=\"26\" y2=\"14.4805\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"4\"\/><\/svg><\/p>\n<p><\/button><\/p>\n<div id=\"accordion-content-5\" class=\"_6jkyd97 _6jkyd98\" style=\"height:auto\" data-testid=\"accordion-content\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-button-5\">\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup _6jkyd95 _1xwtict1\">Nearly all robot vacuums can \u201crecharge and resume\u201d \u2014 take themselves back to their dock when they\u2019re low and recharge before picking up where they left off. But a vacuum with at least 120 minutes of runtime (180 is ideal) will clean the whole house in one go. If it takes too long, noisy robots that are constantly running will get shut off by annoyed family members who aren\u2019t about to clean the room for you.Robot vacuums are quite an investment, and it\u2019s important to be able to buy replacement parts to keep them going for longer and have access to good support in case your robot has a serious issue.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"duet--article--block-placement _1o279nj1 _1o279nj0 duet--article--article-body-component\">\n<div class=\"_18t3ez01\">\n<div class=\"duet--article--scorecard _18t3ez03 _18t3ez02\" data-product-filter=\"\" id=\"product-card-dmcyOnByb2R1Y3Q6MTAyMTc2\">\n<div class=\"_18t3ez0i\"><a class=\"_18t3ez0e _18t3ez0a\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B0CTZXQ9L9\/?tag=theverge02-20\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><img alt=\"\" data-chromatic=\"ignore\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"fill\" class=\"x271pn0\" 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https:\/\/platform.theverge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/07\/Roborock-S8-MaxV-Ultra.webp?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;crop=0%2C0%2C100%2C100&amp;w=2400 2400w\" src=\"https:\/\/platform.theverge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/07\/Roborock-S8-MaxV-Ultra.webp?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;crop=0%2C0%2C100%2C100&amp;w=2400\"\/><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"_18t3ez07\">\n<p><span class=\"_18t3ez0q\">$<!-- -->750<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"_16zyrvq5 _1xwtict1\">\n<div class=\"_16zyrvq6\">\n<h4 class=\"_16zyrvq8\">The Good<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Excellent vacuuming performance<\/li>\n<li>Good sonic mopping<\/li>\n<li>Extendable side brush gets into corners better<\/li>\n<li>Very good app<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"_16zyrvq7\">\n<h4 class=\"_16zyrvq8\">The Bad<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Dock is still quite ugly<\/li>\n<li>Mopping tray is hard to clean<\/li>\n<li>Expensive<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"duet--article--article-body-component\">\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph _1ymtmqpi _17nnmdy1 _17nnmdy0 _1xwtict1\"><em><em><strong>Dustbin capacity: <\/strong>270ml \/ <strong>Self-empty dock option: <\/strong>Yes \/ <strong>Auto-refill mop option: <\/strong>Yes<strong> \/ Mop lift: <\/strong>Yes, 20mm <strong>\/<\/strong> <strong>Mop washing<\/strong>: Hot water and heated air drying <strong>\/ Mapping: <\/strong>Yes, lidar \/ <strong>AI-powered obstacle detection: <\/strong>Yes \/ <strong>Suction power:<\/strong> 10,000Pa <strong>\/ Remote check-in:<\/strong> Yes<strong> \/ Keep-out zones: <\/strong>Yes, virtual \/ <strong>Brush style: <\/strong>Dual rubber \/ <strong>Works with: <\/strong>Amazon Alexa, Google Home, Siri Shortcuts<\/em><\/em>,<em> Apple Home via Matter<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"duet--article--article-body-component\">\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph _1ymtmqpi _17nnmdy1 _17nnmdy0 _1xwtict1\">Roborock\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/go.skimresources.com\/?id=1025X1701640&amp;xs=1&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fus.roborock.com%2Fpages%2Froborock-s8-maxv-ultra\" rel=\"sponsored\">S8 MaxV Ultra<\/a> ($1,799.99) is an exceptional vacuum cleaner and a very good mop. Its dual rubber roller brushes and 10,000Pa suction make it great on carpets; its sonic mopping is very good on hard floors, and its improved AI-powered obstacle detection means it will most likely get the job done without getting trapped or derailed.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"duet--article--article-body-component\">\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph _1ymtmqpi _17nnmdy1 _17nnmdy0 _1xwtict1\">The S8 MaxV Ultra is the best in the category of \u201chands-free\u201d robot vacs, bots that do virtually everything for you: empty their bins, refill their mop tanks, and clean and dry their mop pads. Roborock invented this category with the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theverge.com\/22960447\/roborock-s7-maxv-ultra-review-robot-vacuum-mop-hybrid\">S7 MaxV Ultra<\/a> and has been steadily improving it.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"duet--article--block-placement _1o279nj3 _1o279nj0 duet--article--article-body-component\">\n<div style=\"position:relative\">\n<div class=\"_1ymtmqpj\">\n<div class=\"\">\n<div style=\"background-image:none\" class=\"duet--media--content-warning ucljxw0\">\n<div class=\"duet--article--image-gallery-image kqz8fh0\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.5\" id=\"dmcyOmltYWdlOjI1MzE4\"><a class=\"kqz8fh1\" href=\"https:\/\/platform.theverge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/chorus\/uploads\/chorus_asset\/file\/25406962\/247088_Roborock_vs_DreameBot_JTuohy_0010.jpg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;crop=0,0,100,100\" data-pswp-height=\"1800\" data-pswp-width=\"2700\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img alt=\"The S8 MaxV Ultra brings back the RGB camera last seen on the S7 MaxV Ultra, which makes it much better at navigating obstacles.\" data-chromatic=\"ignore\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"fill\" class=\"x271pn0\" style=\"position:absolute;height:100%;width:100%;left:0;top:0;right:0;bottom:0;color:transparent;background-size:cover;background-position:50% 50%;background-repeat:no-repeat;background-image:url(&quot;data:image\/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg' %3E%3Cfilter id='b' color-interpolation-filters='sRGB'%3E%3CfeGaussianBlur stdDeviation='20'\/%3E%3CfeColorMatrix values='1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 100 -1' result='s'\/%3E%3CfeFlood x='0' y='0' width='100%25' height='100%25'\/%3E%3CfeComposite operator='out' in='s'\/%3E%3CfeComposite in2='SourceGraphic'\/%3E%3CfeGaussianBlur stdDeviation='20'\/%3E%3C\/filter%3E%3Cimage width='100%25' height='100%25' x='0' y='0' preserveAspectRatio='none' style='filter: url(%23b);' 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https:\/\/platform.theverge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/chorus\/uploads\/chorus_asset\/file\/25406962\/247088_Roborock_vs_DreameBot_JTuohy_0010.jpg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;crop=0%2C0%2C100%2C100&amp;w=1440 1440w, https:\/\/platform.theverge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/chorus\/uploads\/chorus_asset\/file\/25406962\/247088_Roborock_vs_DreameBot_JTuohy_0010.jpg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;crop=0%2C0%2C100%2C100&amp;w=1920 1920w, https:\/\/platform.theverge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/chorus\/uploads\/chorus_asset\/file\/25406962\/247088_Roborock_vs_DreameBot_JTuohy_0010.jpg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;crop=0%2C0%2C100%2C100&amp;w=2048 2048w, https:\/\/platform.theverge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/chorus\/uploads\/chorus_asset\/file\/25406962\/247088_Roborock_vs_DreameBot_JTuohy_0010.jpg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;crop=0%2C0%2C100%2C100&amp;w=2400 2400w\" src=\"https:\/\/platform.theverge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/chorus\/uploads\/chorus_asset\/file\/25406962\/247088_Roborock_vs_DreameBot_JTuohy_0010.jpg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;crop=0%2C0%2C100%2C100&amp;w=2400\"\/><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><figcaption class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup _1xwtict2 qama0i2\"><em>The S8 MaxV Ultra brings back the RGB camera last seen on the S7 MaxV Ultra, which makes it much better at navigating obstacles.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"duet--article--article-body-component\">\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph _1ymtmqpi _17nnmdy1 _17nnmdy0 _1xwtict1\">That\u2019s the big selling point here; this bot is basically hands-free. Fill the S8 MaxV Ultra\u2019s clean water tank and empty its dirty water once a week and change out the dust bag every couple of months. The robot will take care of the rest.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"duet--article--article-body-component\">\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph _1ymtmqpi _17nnmdy1 _17nnmdy0 _1xwtict1\">For $100 more, you can dispense with dealing with the water tanks entirely and buy the <a href=\"https:\/\/go.skimresources.com\/?id=1025X1701640&amp;xs=1&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fus.roborock.com%2Fproducts%2Froborock-s8-maxv-ultra-with-refill-drainage-system\" rel=\"sponsored\">Refill &amp; Drainage System<\/a> model. This lets you plumb the charging base directly into your home\u2019s water supply. I\u2019ve not tested this on the Roborock, but my experience with the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theverge.com\/24144618\/switchbot-s10-review-robot-vacuum\">SwitchBot S10<\/a> with the same feature leads me to recommend this option if you can swing it.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"duet--article--block-placement _1o279nj2 _1o279nj0 duet--article--article-body-component\">\n<div style=\"position:relative\">\n<div class=\"_1ymtmqpl\">\n<div class=\"\">\n<div style=\"background-image:none\" class=\"duet--media--content-warning ucljxw0\">\n<div class=\"duet--article--image-gallery-image kqz8fh0\" style=\"aspect-ratio:0.666667\" id=\"dmcyOmltYWdlOjEwMjE4Mg==\"><a class=\"kqz8fh1\" href=\"https:\/\/platform.theverge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/chorus\/uploads\/chorus_asset\/file\/25405367\/247088_Roborock_vs_DreameBot_JTuohy_0008.jpg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;crop=0,0,100,100\" data-pswp-height=\"2700\" data-pswp-width=\"1800\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img alt=\"The S8 MaxV Ultra uses two small appendages to better get into corners and clean along edges.\" data-chromatic=\"ignore\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"fill\" class=\"x271pn0\" style=\"position:absolute;height:100%;width:100%;left:0;top:0;right:0;bottom:0;color:transparent;background-size:cover;background-position:50% 50%;background-repeat:no-repeat;background-image:url(&quot;data:image\/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg' %3E%3Cfilter id='b' color-interpolation-filters='sRGB'%3E%3CfeGaussianBlur stdDeviation='20'\/%3E%3CfeColorMatrix values='1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 100 -1' result='s'\/%3E%3CfeFlood x='0' y='0' width='100%25' height='100%25'\/%3E%3CfeComposite operator='out' in='s'\/%3E%3CfeComposite in2='SourceGraphic'\/%3E%3CfeGaussianBlur stdDeviation='20'\/%3E%3C\/filter%3E%3Cimage width='100%25' height='100%25' x='0' y='0' preserveAspectRatio='none' style='filter: url(%23b);' 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https:\/\/platform.theverge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/chorus\/uploads\/chorus_asset\/file\/25405367\/247088_Roborock_vs_DreameBot_JTuohy_0008.jpg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;crop=0%2C0%2C100%2C100&amp;w=1440 1440w, https:\/\/platform.theverge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/chorus\/uploads\/chorus_asset\/file\/25405367\/247088_Roborock_vs_DreameBot_JTuohy_0008.jpg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;crop=0%2C0%2C100%2C100&amp;w=1920 1920w, https:\/\/platform.theverge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/chorus\/uploads\/chorus_asset\/file\/25405367\/247088_Roborock_vs_DreameBot_JTuohy_0008.jpg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;crop=0%2C0%2C100%2C100&amp;w=2048 2048w, https:\/\/platform.theverge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/chorus\/uploads\/chorus_asset\/file\/25405367\/247088_Roborock_vs_DreameBot_JTuohy_0008.jpg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;crop=0%2C0%2C100%2C100&amp;w=2400 2400w\" src=\"https:\/\/platform.theverge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/chorus\/uploads\/chorus_asset\/file\/25405367\/247088_Roborock_vs_DreameBot_JTuohy_0008.jpg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;crop=0%2C0%2C100%2C100&amp;w=2400\"\/><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><figcaption class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup _1xwtict2 qama0i2\"><em>The S8 MaxV Ultra uses two small appendages to better get into corners and clean along edges.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"duet--article--article-body-component\">\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph _1ymtmqpi _17nnmdy1 _17nnmdy0 _1xwtict1\">The S8 MaxV Ultra comes with excellent AI-powered obstacle detection, bringing back the camera it last had on the S7 MaxV Ultra. It\u2019s not quite as good as Roomba\u2019s obstacle detection \u2014 it sometimes confused a pile of Cheerios for a charging cable and avoided them \u2014 but it\u2019s much better than the Roborocks that rely on non-camera obstacle detection. It deftly navigates around most household clutter, allowing you to get the job done without having to tidy up.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"duet--article--article-body-component\">\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph _1ymtmqpi _17nnmdy1 _17nnmdy0 _1xwtict1\">Roborock has caught up to Roomba on cleaning prowess, and the S8 MaxV Ultra\u2019s dual rubber brushes and 10,000Pa of suction power tackled the pet hair on my fluffy carpet and demolished my oatmeal test.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"duet--article--article-body-component\">\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph _1ymtmqpi _17nnmdy1 _17nnmdy0 _1xwtict1\">It also did a better job at mopping than Roomba\u2019s mopping bots, though not quite as well as the Narwal Freo X Ultra or Dreame X40 Ultra, though it\u2019s a better vacuum than either.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"duet--article--article-body-component\">\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph _1ymtmqpi _17nnmdy1 _17nnmdy0 _1xwtict1\">Its sonic mopping system \u2014 which vibrates its mop pad 4,000 times a minute \u2014 ably simulated scrubbing and wiped out my OJ and ketchup tests, though I did have to set it to deep scrub. Plus, the addition of a side mop and flexi-arm brush that extends from the bot helped with cleaning edges and corners.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"duet--article--article-body-component\">\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph _1ymtmqpi _17nnmdy1 _17nnmdy0 _1xwtict1\">Roborock\u2019s mobile app is easy to use and comes with a laundry list of features and customizations that give you ample control over your cleaning. The S8 MaxV Ultra also has a built-in voice assistant, which makes getting the bot to clean the mess your kid made after dinner as easy as saying, \u201cRocky, clean here.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"duet--article--article-body-component\">\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph _1ymtmqpi _17nnmdy1 _17nnmdy0 _1xwtict1\">Roborock also sells the <a href=\"https:\/\/go.skimresources.com\/?id=1025X1701640&amp;xs=1&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fus.roborock.com%2Fproducts%2Froborock-s8-max-ultra\" rel=\"sponsored\">S8 Max Ultra<\/a> (no V) for $1,599.99. It has the same cleaning hardware as the MaxV but no camera, so its obstacle detection will not be as good. However, you also don\u2019t have to worry about a camera in your house. It has a lower 8,000Pa of suction and lacks a voice assistant, too, which makes it seem overpriced since it\u2019s currently only a couple hundred dollars less than the MaxV.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"duet--article--article-body-component\">\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph _1ymtmqpi _17nnmdy1 _17nnmdy0 _1xwtict1\">There are several great vacuum \/ mop hybrids in this guide. Of them, the S8 MaxV Ultra is the best at vacuuming and obstacle detection, and it\u2019s a very good mop. It can also do both in one run, as it can lift its mop 20mm, which will clear all but the highest-pile rugs. If you have a lot of those, go for the Dreame X40, with its automatic mop removal. Its vacuuming and object detection are a notch below the Roborock\u2019s, but its mopping is a notch above. The Narwal Freo X Ultra is an even better mop than the Dreame, but its obstacle detection isn\u2019t great, and its vacuuming is merely pretty good.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"duet--article--article-body-component\">\n<div id=\"VGFl7c\" class=\"_1m1ib704 _1m1ib700 duet--article--standard-heading _1xwtict1\">\n<h5 class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theverge.com\/24141479\/roborock-s8-maxv-ultra-vs-dreame-x30-ultra-robot-vacuum-mop\">Read my Roborock S8 MaxV Ultra review<\/a>.<\/h5>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"duet--article--block-placement _1o279nj1 _1o279nj0 duet--article--article-body-component\">\n<div class=\"_18t3ez01\">\n<div class=\"duet--article--scorecard _18t3ez03 _18t3ez02\" data-product-filter=\"\" id=\"product-card-dmcyOnByb2R1Y3Q6NjI1ODQw\">\n<div class=\"_18t3ez0i\"><a class=\"_18t3ez0e _18t3ez0a\" 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https:\/\/platform.theverge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/03\/8A0A2480.jpeg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;crop=0%2C0%2C100%2C100&amp;w=828 828w, https:\/\/platform.theverge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/03\/8A0A2480.jpeg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;crop=0%2C0%2C100%2C100&amp;w=1080 1080w, https:\/\/platform.theverge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/03\/8A0A2480.jpeg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;crop=0%2C0%2C100%2C100&amp;w=1200 1200w, https:\/\/platform.theverge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/03\/8A0A2480.jpeg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;crop=0%2C0%2C100%2C100&amp;w=1440 1440w, https:\/\/platform.theverge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/03\/8A0A2480.jpeg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;crop=0%2C0%2C100%2C100&amp;w=1920 1920w, https:\/\/platform.theverge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/03\/8A0A2480.jpeg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;crop=0%2C0%2C100%2C100&amp;w=2048 2048w, https:\/\/platform.theverge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/03\/8A0A2480.jpeg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;crop=0%2C0%2C100%2C100&amp;w=2400 2400w\" src=\"https:\/\/platform.theverge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/03\/8A0A2480.jpeg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;crop=0%2C0%2C100%2C100&amp;w=2400\"\/><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"_18t3ez07\">\n<p><span class=\"_18t3ez0q\">$<!-- -->220<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"_16zyrvq5 _1xwtict1\">\n<div class=\"_16zyrvq6\">\n<h4 class=\"_16zyrvq8\">The Good<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Cheap, even with the auto-empty dock <\/li>\n<li>A dual mop and dustbin means no swapping<\/li>\n<li>Room-specific cleaning<\/li>\n<li>Carpet boost<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"_16zyrvq7\">\n<h4 class=\"_16zyrvq8\">The Bad<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Short battery life<\/li>\n<li>Slow to recharge<\/li>\n<li>Docking can be spotty<\/li>\n<li>Basic obstacle detection<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"duet--article--article-body-component\">\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph _1ymtmqpi _17nnmdy1 _17nnmdy0 _1xwtict1\"><em><em><strong>Dustbin capacity: <\/strong>300ml \/ <strong>Self-empty dock option: <\/strong>Yes \/ <strong>Auto-refill mop option: <\/strong>No<strong> \/ Mop lift: <\/strong>No <strong>\/<\/strong> <strong>Mop washing<\/strong>: No <strong>\/ Mapping: <\/strong>Yes, lidar \/ <strong>AI-powered obstacle detection: <\/strong>No \/ <strong>Suction power:<\/strong> 5,300Pa<strong> \/ <em><em><strong>Remote check-in:<\/strong> <\/em><\/em><\/strong><em><em>No<\/em><\/em> <\/em>\/<\/em> <em><em><strong>Keep-out zones: <\/strong>Yes, virtual \/ <strong>Brush style: <\/strong>Single rubber bristle hybrid \/ <strong>Works with: <\/strong>Amazon Alexa, Google Home, Siri Shortcuts<\/em><\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"duet--article--article-body-component\">\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph _1ymtmqpi _17nnmdy1 _17nnmdy0 _1xwtict1\">For around $300, the Tapo RV30 Max Plus is a very capable robot vacuum and mop with some key features usually only found on vacuums that are more than twice its price. These include room-specific cleaning, multiple suction and water levels, smart lidar-based navigation, and an auto-empty dock. With brands like Roomba and Roborock, you\u2019re often paying double for the privilege of not having to empty the bot\u2019s bin.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"duet--article--block-placement _1o279nj2 _1o279nj0 duet--article--article-body-component\">\n<div style=\"position:relative\">\n<div class=\"_1ymtmqpl\">\n<div class=\"\">\n<div style=\"background-image:none\" class=\"duet--media--content-warning ucljxw0\">\n<div class=\"duet--article--image-gallery-image kqz8fh0 _1ymtmqpy\" id=\"dmcyOmltYWdlOjYyNjAyNA==\"><a class=\"kqz8fh1\" href=\"https:\/\/platform.theverge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/02\/8A0A2475.jpeg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;crop=0,8.3333333333333,100,83.333333333333\" data-pswp-height=\"4800\" data-pswp-width=\"3840\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img alt=\"The Tapo RV30 Max Plus includes a compact auto-empty charging dock.\" data-chromatic=\"ignore\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"fill\" class=\"x271pn0\" style=\"position:absolute;height:100%;width:100%;left:0;top:0;right:0;bottom:0;color:transparent;background-size:cover;background-position:50% 50%;background-repeat:no-repeat;background-image:url(&quot;data:image\/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg' %3E%3Cfilter id='b' color-interpolation-filters='sRGB'%3E%3CfeGaussianBlur stdDeviation='20'\/%3E%3CfeColorMatrix values='1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 100 -1' result='s'\/%3E%3CfeFlood x='0' y='0' width='100%25' height='100%25'\/%3E%3CfeComposite operator='out' in='s'\/%3E%3CfeComposite in2='SourceGraphic'\/%3E%3CfeGaussianBlur stdDeviation='20'\/%3E%3C\/filter%3E%3Cimage width='100%25' height='100%25' x='0' y='0' preserveAspectRatio='none' style='filter: url(%23b);' href='data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABCAQAAAC1HAwCAAAAC0lEQVR42mN8+R8AAtcB6oaHtZcAAAAASUVORK5CYII='\/%3E%3C\/svg%3E&quot;)\" sizes=\"(max-width: 639px) 100vw, (max-width: 1023px) 50vw, 700px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/platform.theverge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/02\/8A0A2475.jpeg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;crop=0%2C8.3333333333333%2C100%2C83.333333333333&amp;w=256 256w, https:\/\/platform.theverge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/02\/8A0A2475.jpeg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;crop=0%2C8.3333333333333%2C100%2C83.333333333333&amp;w=376 376w, https:\/\/platform.theverge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/02\/8A0A2475.jpeg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;crop=0%2C8.3333333333333%2C100%2C83.333333333333&amp;w=384 384w, https:\/\/platform.theverge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/02\/8A0A2475.jpeg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;crop=0%2C8.3333333333333%2C100%2C83.333333333333&amp;w=415 415w, https:\/\/platform.theverge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/02\/8A0A2475.jpeg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;crop=0%2C8.3333333333333%2C100%2C83.333333333333&amp;w=480 480w, https:\/\/platform.theverge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/02\/8A0A2475.jpeg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;crop=0%2C8.3333333333333%2C100%2C83.333333333333&amp;w=540 540w, https:\/\/platform.theverge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/02\/8A0A2475.jpeg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;crop=0%2C8.3333333333333%2C100%2C83.333333333333&amp;w=640 640w, https:\/\/platform.theverge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/02\/8A0A2475.jpeg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;crop=0%2C8.3333333333333%2C100%2C83.333333333333&amp;w=750 750w, https:\/\/platform.theverge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/02\/8A0A2475.jpeg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;crop=0%2C8.3333333333333%2C100%2C83.333333333333&amp;w=828 828w, https:\/\/platform.theverge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/02\/8A0A2475.jpeg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;crop=0%2C8.3333333333333%2C100%2C83.333333333333&amp;w=1080 1080w, https:\/\/platform.theverge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/02\/8A0A2475.jpeg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;crop=0%2C8.3333333333333%2C100%2C83.333333333333&amp;w=1200 1200w, https:\/\/platform.theverge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/02\/8A0A2475.jpeg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;crop=0%2C8.3333333333333%2C100%2C83.333333333333&amp;w=1440 1440w, https:\/\/platform.theverge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/02\/8A0A2475.jpeg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;crop=0%2C8.3333333333333%2C100%2C83.333333333333&amp;w=1920 1920w, https:\/\/platform.theverge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/02\/8A0A2475.jpeg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;crop=0%2C8.3333333333333%2C100%2C83.333333333333&amp;w=2048 2048w, https:\/\/platform.theverge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/02\/8A0A2475.jpeg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;crop=0%2C8.3333333333333%2C100%2C83.333333333333&amp;w=2400 2400w\" src=\"https:\/\/platform.theverge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/02\/8A0A2475.jpeg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;crop=0%2C8.3333333333333%2C100%2C83.333333333333&amp;w=2400\"\/><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><figcaption class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup _1xwtict2 qama0i2\"><em>The Tapo RV30 Max Plus includes a compact auto-empty charging dock.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"duet--article--article-body-component\">\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph _1ymtmqpi _17nnmdy1 _17nnmdy0 _1xwtict1\">Thanks to lidar navigation, the RV30 did an excellent job of navigating my house, cleaning the perimeters of the rooms, and then using a mesh grid to clean inside the rooms. I did have to tidy up before it ran, though, as there\u2019s no camera on board or AI-powered obstacle detection \u2014 so cables and socks will trip it up.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"duet--article--article-body-component\">\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph _1ymtmqpi _17nnmdy1 _17nnmdy0 _1xwtict1\">Its 5,200Pa suction power is impressive on a bot at this price, and ably sucked up Cheerios and dry oatmeal on hard flooring. It left some of the finer dust and debris, as its single bristle \/ rubber brush isn\u2019t super effective. It fared less well on carpet. However, in the app, I could set it to clean a room three times for each job, after which it had generally picked up all visible debris.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"duet--article--article-body-component\">\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph _1ymtmqpi _17nnmdy1 _17nnmdy0 _1xwtict1\">Mopping was better than average for a mop with no pressure or oscillation. It has a wide mop pad, and the bot has a big 300ml tank (which also incorporates a 300ml dustbin), so it applies enough water to do a good surface clean.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"duet--article--article-body-component\">\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph _1ymtmqpi _17nnmdy1 _17nnmdy0 _1xwtict1\">Another unique feature for a budget robot is the ability to set customized cleaning for each room, choosing from five suction levels and three water levels as well as the three rotations.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"duet--article--block-placement _1o279nj2 _1o279nj0 duet--article--article-body-component\">\n<div class=\"duet--article--article-pullquote qnnwq0\">\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup qnnwq2 _1xwtict9\">5,200Pa suction power is impressive on a bot at this price<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"duet--article--article-body-component\">\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph _1ymtmqpi _17nnmdy1 _17nnmdy0 _1xwtict1\">The Tapo app is very simple to use, with an easy-to-edit map that lets you add virtual walls and no-go zones, add furniture, and designate carpet areas. There\u2019s no carpet sensing, so you need to tell it where carpets are if you don\u2019t want it to mop them. You can even set the cleaning direction and build up to four maps \u2014 again, features usually only found on higher-end robots.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"duet--article--article-body-component\">\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph _1ymtmqpi _17nnmdy1 _17nnmdy0 _1xwtict1\">It\u2019s also super easy to start a clean, and I really like that you can just tap on the map to send the robot to that spot. The biggest downside of the Tapo is its tiny battery, which is just 2,600mAh. That is half the size of most vacs, and it couldn\u2019t clean my entire 800-square-foot downstairs without needing to go back and recharge. It also takes a while to charge and occasionally had trouble repositioning itself on its dock. You can get the RV30 without the auto-empty dock for around $80 less if you prefer an even simpler robot vacuum setup. This way, it will fit under a couch or bed, but you\u2019ll have to manually empty its bin.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"duet--article--article-body-component\">\n<p><h2 class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup\">Best mopping robot vacuum for hard floors<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"duet--article--block-placement _1o279nj1 _1o279nj0 duet--article--article-body-component\">\n<div class=\"_18t3ez01\">\n<div class=\"duet--article--scorecard _18t3ez03 _18t3ez02\" data-product-filter=\"\" id=\"product-card-dmcyOnByb2R1Y3Q6MTAyMjU0\">\n<div class=\"_18t3ez0i\"><a class=\"_18t3ez0e _18t3ez0a\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B0CPLP422K\/?tag=theverge02-20\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><img alt=\"Narwal\u2019s Freo X Ultra against the wall.\" data-chromatic=\"ignore\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"fill\" class=\"x271pn0\" 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https:\/\/platform.theverge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/chorus\/uploads\/chorus_asset\/file\/25350531\/8A0A1086.jpeg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;crop=0%2C0.0048661800486656%2C100%2C99.990267639903&amp;w=2048 2048w, https:\/\/platform.theverge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/chorus\/uploads\/chorus_asset\/file\/25350531\/8A0A1086.jpeg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;crop=0%2C0.0048661800486656%2C100%2C99.990267639903&amp;w=2400 2400w\" src=\"https:\/\/platform.theverge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/chorus\/uploads\/chorus_asset\/file\/25350531\/8A0A1086.jpeg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;crop=0%2C0.0048661800486656%2C100%2C99.990267639903&amp;w=2400\"\/><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"_18t3ez07\">\n<p><span class=\"_18t3ez0q\">$<!-- -->700<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"_16zyrvq5 _1xwtict1\">\n<div class=\"_16zyrvq6\">\n<h4 class=\"_16zyrvq8\">The Good<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>The best mopping robot<\/li>\n<li>Also good at vacuuming<\/li>\n<li>Very quiet<\/li>\n<li>Big water tanks mean less refilling<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"_16zyrvq7\">\n<h4 class=\"_16zyrvq8\">The Bad<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Middling laser-based obstacle avoidance<\/li>\n<li>Wonky app<\/li>\n<li>Huge charging dock<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"duet--article--article-body-component\">\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph _1ymtmqpi _17nnmdy1 _17nnmdy0 _1xwtict1\"><em><em><strong>Dustbin capacity: <\/strong>1L \/ <strong>Self-empty dock option: <\/strong>No \/ <strong>Auto-refill mop option: <\/strong>Yes<strong> \/ Mop lift: <\/strong>Yes, 12mm <strong>\/<\/strong> <strong>Mop washing<\/strong>: Yes, hot air drying <strong>\/ Mapping: <\/strong>Yes, lidar \/ <strong>AI-powered obstacle detection: <\/strong>Yes \/ <strong>Suction power:<\/strong> 8,200Pa <strong>\/ Remote check-in:<\/strong> No<strong> \/ Keep-out zones: <\/strong>Yes, virtual \/ <strong>Brush style: <\/strong>Single, conical rubber bristle hybrid \/ <strong>Works with: <\/strong>Amazon Alexa, Google Home, Siri Shortcuts<\/em><\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"duet--article--article-body-component\">\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph _1ymtmqpi _17nnmdy1 _17nnmdy0 _1xwtict1\">The Narwal Freo X Ultra is one of the best mopping robots I\u2019ve tested \u2014 and it\u2019s a good vacuum, too. Its spinning triangular mop pads rotate at 180RPM with 12n of downward pressure. Combined with its ability to swing slightly to get closer to baseboards, the Narwal does a very good job on hard floors. Its dual four-liter water tanks will keep you going longer than most other mopping bots as well, the majority of which feature smaller tanks.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"duet--article--article-body-component\">\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph _1ymtmqpi _17nnmdy1 _17nnmdy0 _1xwtict1\">The Narwal has some innovative features, including dirt sense \u2014 which analyzes the dirt level in the water and prompts it to remop \u2014 and an ability to adapt the pressure of its mop based on the type of floor, applying more pressure to tile and less to hardwood. \u201cFreo\u201d refers to the bot\u2019s ability to make cleaning \u201cdecisions,\u201d including going back to clean dirty floors.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"duet--article--block-placement _1o279nj3 _1o279nj0 duet--article--article-body-component\">\n<div style=\"position:relative\">\n<div class=\"_1ymtmqpj\">\n<div class=\"\">\n<div style=\"background-image:none\" class=\"duet--media--content-warning ucljxw0\">\n<div class=\"duet--article--image-gallery-image kqz8fh0\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.5\" id=\"dmcyOmltYWdlOjEwMjI2MQ==\"><a class=\"kqz8fh1\" href=\"https:\/\/platform.theverge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/chorus\/uploads\/chorus_asset\/file\/25350586\/8A0A1093.jpeg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;crop=0,0,100,100\" data-pswp-height=\"3840\" data-pswp-width=\"5760\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img alt=\"\" data-chromatic=\"ignore\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"fill\" class=\"x271pn0\" style=\"position:absolute;height:100%;width:100%;left:0;top:0;right:0;bottom:0;color:transparent;background-size:cover;background-position:50% 50%;background-repeat:no-repeat;background-image:url(&quot;data:image\/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg' %3E%3Cfilter id='b' color-interpolation-filters='sRGB'%3E%3CfeGaussianBlur stdDeviation='20'\/%3E%3CfeColorMatrix values='1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 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https:\/\/platform.theverge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/chorus\/uploads\/chorus_asset\/file\/25350586\/8A0A1093.jpeg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;crop=0%2C0%2C100%2C100&amp;w=1920 1920w, https:\/\/platform.theverge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/chorus\/uploads\/chorus_asset\/file\/25350586\/8A0A1093.jpeg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;crop=0%2C0%2C100%2C100&amp;w=2048 2048w, https:\/\/platform.theverge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/chorus\/uploads\/chorus_asset\/file\/25350586\/8A0A1093.jpeg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;crop=0%2C0%2C100%2C100&amp;w=2400 2400w\" src=\"https:\/\/platform.theverge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/chorus\/uploads\/chorus_asset\/file\/25350586\/8A0A1093.jpeg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;crop=0%2C0%2C100%2C100&amp;w=2400\"\/><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"duet--article--article-body-component\">\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph _1ymtmqpi _17nnmdy1 _17nnmdy0 _1xwtict1\">Its charging dock is very big, though, giving off a real Wall-E vibe. But despite the size, there\u2019s no spot for an auto-empty dustbin; instead, Narwal\u2019s disposable onboard bin compresses the dust, and Narwal claims you won\u2019t need to empty it for up to 60 days. It wasn\u2019t close to full after two weeks of testing. A bonus here is that there\u2019s no loud noise, as is the case with most auto-empty docks.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"duet--article--block-placement _1o279nj2 _1o279nj0 duet--article--article-body-component\">\n<div class=\"duet--article--article-pullquote qnnwq0\">\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup qnnwq2 _1xwtict9\">Its charging dock is very big, giving off a real Wall-E vibe<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"duet--article--article-body-component\">\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph _1ymtmqpi _17nnmdy1 _17nnmdy0 _1xwtict1\">In fact, the Freo X Ultra is one of the quietest bots I\u2019ve tested. Even at full power, it was so quiet that I had to check that it was working. Its anti-tangle brush and 8,200Pa suction did a good job on most carpet, but its 12mm mop lifting isn\u2019t good for plush carpets.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"duet--article--block-placement _1o279nj3 _1o279nj0 duet--article--article-body-component\">\n<div style=\"position:relative\">\n<div class=\"_1ymtmqpj\">\n<div class=\"\">\n<div style=\"background-image:none\" class=\"duet--media--content-warning ucljxw0\">\n<div class=\"duet--article--image-gallery-image kqz8fh0\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.5\" id=\"dmcyOmltYWdlOjEwMjI2OQ==\"><a class=\"kqz8fh1\" href=\"https:\/\/platform.theverge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/chorus\/uploads\/chorus_asset\/file\/25350587\/8A0A1090.jpeg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;crop=0,0,100,100\" data-pswp-height=\"3840\" data-pswp-width=\"5760\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img alt=\"The Narwal can use disposal dustbins that compress dirt, so you don\u2019t have to empty it as often.\" data-chromatic=\"ignore\" loading=\"lazy\" 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(max-width: 1023px) 50vw, 700px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/platform.theverge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/chorus\/uploads\/chorus_asset\/file\/25350587\/8A0A1090.jpeg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;crop=0%2C0%2C100%2C100&amp;w=256 256w, https:\/\/platform.theverge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/chorus\/uploads\/chorus_asset\/file\/25350587\/8A0A1090.jpeg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;crop=0%2C0%2C100%2C100&amp;w=376 376w, https:\/\/platform.theverge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/chorus\/uploads\/chorus_asset\/file\/25350587\/8A0A1090.jpeg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;crop=0%2C0%2C100%2C100&amp;w=384 384w, https:\/\/platform.theverge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/chorus\/uploads\/chorus_asset\/file\/25350587\/8A0A1090.jpeg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;crop=0%2C0%2C100%2C100&amp;w=415 415w, 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https:\/\/platform.theverge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/chorus\/uploads\/chorus_asset\/file\/25350587\/8A0A1090.jpeg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;crop=0%2C0%2C100%2C100&amp;w=2400 2400w\" src=\"https:\/\/platform.theverge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/chorus\/uploads\/chorus_asset\/file\/25350587\/8A0A1090.jpeg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;crop=0%2C0%2C100%2C100&amp;w=2400\"\/><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><figcaption class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup _1xwtict2 qama0i2\"><em>The Narwal can use disposal dustbins that compress dirt, so you don\u2019t have to empty it as often.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"duet--article--article-body-component\">\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph _1ymtmqpi _17nnmdy1 _17nnmdy0 _1xwtict1\">Narwal\u2019s obstacle detection is also only okay; there\u2019s no camera, and it routinely eats cables. Its three lasers can identify objects as small as a sock and move around them, and it did pass my fake pet poop test.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"duet--article--article-body-component\">\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph _1ymtmqpi _17nnmdy1 _17nnmdy0 _1xwtict1\">The app is very hard to follow, making it tricky to access all of the bot\u2019s features. Mapping was fast, but it didn\u2019t recognize all my rooms on the first go. It did better the second time, although splitting up rooms and naming them in the app was painful. The lack of a camera also means its navigation is spotty, and sending it to clean specific rooms wasn\u2019t always successful. But if you\u2019ve got a lot of hard floors to keep clean, it will do an excellent job.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"duet--article--article-body-component\">\n<p><h2 class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup\">Best robot vacuum \/ mop hybrid<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"duet--article--block-placement _1o279nj1 _1o279nj0 duet--article--article-body-component\">\n<div class=\"_18t3ez01\">\n<div class=\"duet--article--scorecard _18t3ez03 _18t3ez02\" data-product-filter=\"\" id=\"product-card-dmcyOnByb2R1Y3Q6NjIxNw==\">\n<div class=\"_18t3ez0i\"><a class=\"_18t3ez0e _18t3ez0a\" href=\"https:\/\/go.skimresources.com\/?id=1025X1701640&amp;xs=1&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.dreametech.com%2Fproducts%2Fdreametech-x40-ultra-robot-vacuum%2F\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><img alt=\"\" data-chromatic=\"ignore\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"fill\" class=\"x271pn0\" 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class=\"_16zyrvq5 _1xwtict1\">\n<div class=\"_16zyrvq6\">\n<h4 class=\"_16zyrvq8\">The Good<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Self-removing mop pads <\/li>\n<li>Mop extension reaches under edges<\/li>\n<li>Self-cleaning washboard<\/li>\n<li>Dirt detection tech<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"_16zyrvq7\">\n<h4 class=\"_16zyrvq8\">The Bad<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Middling AI obstacle detection <\/li>\n<li>Single rubber roller brush<\/li>\n<li>App can be flaky<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"duet--article--article-body-component\">\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph _1ymtmqpi _17nnmdy1 _17nnmdy0 _1xwtict1\"><em><em><strong>Dustbin capacity: <\/strong>300ml \/ <strong>Self-empty dock option: <\/strong>Yes \/ <strong>Auto-refill mop option: <\/strong>Yes<strong> \/ Mop-lift: <\/strong>Yes, 20mm <strong>\/<\/strong> <strong>Mop washing<\/strong>: Hot water, hot air drying <strong>\/ Mapping: <\/strong>Yes, lidar \/ <strong>AI-powered obstacle detection: <\/strong>Yes \/ <strong>Suction power:<\/strong> 12,000Pa <strong>\/ Remote check-in:<\/strong> Yes<strong> \/ Keep-out zones: <\/strong>Yes, virtual \/ <strong>Brush style: <\/strong>Single, rubber \/ <strong>Works with: <\/strong>Amazon Alexa, Google Home, Siri Shortcuts <\/em><\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"duet--article--article-body-component\">\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph _1ymtmqpi _17nnmdy1 _17nnmdy0 _1xwtict1\">The Dreame X40 is the best robot vacuum \/ mop hybrid because it can drop its mop pads automatically, extend them, and swing them to get under your cabinets and consoles. I watched the X40 spread its mops wide apart and swing behind my TV console, allowing it to access the dust wedged a good inch under it. That\u2019s impressive.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"duet--article--article-body-component\">\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph _1ymtmqpi _17nnmdy1 _17nnmdy0 _1xwtict1\">The X40 also features an extending side brush arm to reach corners \u2014 like the Roborock S8 MaxV Ultra \u2014 and its dual oscillating mop pads are more effective than Roborock\u2019s thin microfiber pad. If you have a mix of carpeted rooms and hardwood floors with high-pile rugs, the Dreame is the best robot vacuum for you.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"duet--article--block-placement _1o279nj3 _1o279nj0 duet--article--article-body-component\">\n<div style=\"position:relative\">\n<div class=\"_1ymtmqpj\">\n<div class=\"\">\n<div style=\"background-image:none\" class=\"duet--media--content-warning ucljxw0\">\n<div class=\"duet--article--image-gallery-image kqz8fh0\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.77305\" id=\"dmcyOmltYWdlOjEwMjIxMw==\"><a class=\"kqz8fh1\" href=\"https:\/\/platform.theverge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/chorus\/uploads\/chorus_asset\/file\/25354791\/trim.C53A9FD9_159B_4AED_918B_FA75A3CBEC00.gif?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;crop=0,0,100,100\" data-pswp-height=\"282\" data-pswp-width=\"500\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img alt=\"The Dreame X30 Ultra shows its splits.\" data-chromatic=\"ignore\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"fill\" 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class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup _1xwtict2 qama0i2\"><em>The Dreame X30 Ultra shows its splits.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"duet--article--article-body-component\">\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph _1ymtmqpi _17nnmdy1 _17nnmdy0 _1xwtict1\">Its signature feature is its ability to automatically remove and reattach its mop pads, depending on whether it\u2019s vacuuming or mopping. This solves the problem of how to vacuum and mop without getting your rugs wet. The robot will do this procedure multiple times during cleaning to ensure carpets are vacuumed and floors are mopped. Genius.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"duet--article--article-body-component\">\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph _1ymtmqpi _17nnmdy1 _17nnmdy0 _1xwtict1\">While it\u2019s a superb mopper, its vacuuming prowess is slightly behind the Roborock S8 MaxV Ultra because, despite its 12,000Pa suction power, it still only has a single roller rubber brush. The Roborock\u2019s dual rollers are simply better at getting dirt out of carpets and tackling pet hair.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"duet--article--block-placement _1o279nj2 _1o279nj0 duet--article--article-body-component\">\n<div class=\"duet--article--article-pullquote qnnwq0\">\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup qnnwq2 _1xwtict9\">If you have a mix of carpeted rooms and hardwood floors with high-pile rugs, the Dreame is the best robot vacuum for you<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"duet--article--article-body-component\">\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph _1ymtmqpi _17nnmdy1 _17nnmdy0 _1xwtict1\">Roborock\u2019s app is also more stable and easier to use than Dreame\u2019s, which often crashes and can take a while to load. While the Roborock S8 MaxV Ultra is my top pick overall, the Dreame X40 is a very good vacuum, and the two companies are neck and neck regarding innovative features.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"duet--article--article-body-component\">\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph _1ymtmqpi _17nnmdy1 _17nnmdy0 _1xwtict1\">The X40 can also clean its washboard, something the Roborock can\u2019t. That area can get quite grungy, so it needs a cleaning every few weeks. The X40 has AI-powered smart dirt detection that uses its cameras to identify spills like milk or particularly dirty areas. When it spots something, it will slow down and do a more thorough cleaning. I also like Dreame\u2019s option to vacuum first and then mop, which the Roborock doesn\u2019t offer.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"duet--article--article-body-component\">\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph _1ymtmqpi _17nnmdy1 _17nnmdy0 _1xwtict1\">The X40 has AI-powered obstacle detection, although Roborock\u2019s is just a bit better. However, both still get tripped up occasionally by pencils and other small items \u2014 something that never happens with the Roombas with this feature.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"duet--article--article-body-component\">\n<p><h2 class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup\">Best midrange robot vacuum \/ mop<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"duet--article--block-placement _1o279nj1 _1o279nj0 duet--article--article-body-component\">\n<div class=\"_18t3ez01\">\n<div class=\"duet--article--scorecard _18t3ez03 _18t3ez02\" data-product-filter=\"\" id=\"product-card-dmcyOnByb2R1Y3Q6NjAzOA==\">\n<div class=\"_18t3ez0i\"><a class=\"_18t3ez0e _18t3ez0a\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B0CPFBBHP4\/?tag=theverge02-20\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><img alt=\"\" data-chromatic=\"ignore\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"fill\" class=\"x271pn0\" 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https:\/\/platform.theverge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/chorus\/uploads\/chorus_asset\/file\/25349902\/8A0A1063.jpeg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;crop=0%2C0.0049677098857401%2C100%2C99.990064580229&amp;w=2048 2048w, https:\/\/platform.theverge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/chorus\/uploads\/chorus_asset\/file\/25349902\/8A0A1063.jpeg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;crop=0%2C0.0049677098857401%2C100%2C99.990064580229&amp;w=2400 2400w\" src=\"https:\/\/platform.theverge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/chorus\/uploads\/chorus_asset\/file\/25349902\/8A0A1063.jpeg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;crop=0%2C0.0049677098857401%2C100%2C99.990064580229&amp;w=2400\"\/><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"_18t3ez07\">\n<p><span class=\"_18t3ez0q\">$<!-- -->500<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"_16zyrvq5 _1xwtict1\">\n<div class=\"_16zyrvq6\">\n<h4 class=\"_16zyrvq8\">The Good<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Good AI-powered obstacle detection<\/li>\n<li>Effective mopping<\/li>\n<li>Excellent value<\/li>\n<li>Nice dock<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"_16zyrvq7\">\n<h4 class=\"_16zyrvq8\">The Bad<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Single rubber \/ bristle brush<\/li>\n<li>Lower suction power <\/li>\n<li>No heated mop washing<\/li>\n<li>Some navigation issues<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"duet--article--article-body-component\">\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph _1ymtmqpi _17nnmdy1 _17nnmdy0 _1xwtict1\"><em><em><strong>Dustbin capacity: <\/strong>Unknown \/ <strong>Self-empty dock option: <\/strong>Yes \/ <strong>Auto-refill mop option: <\/strong>Yes \/<strong> Mop lift: <\/strong>Yes, 12mm <strong>\/<\/strong> <strong>Mop washing<\/strong>: Yes, hot air drying <strong>\/ Mapping: <\/strong>Yes, lidar \/ <strong>AI-powered obstacle detection: <\/strong>Yes \/ <strong>Suction power: <\/strong>8,000Pa \/ <strong>Remote check-in<\/strong>: No \/ <strong>Keep-out zones: <\/strong>Yes, virtual \/ <strong>Brush style: <\/strong>Single rubber \/ bristle hybrid \/ <strong>Works with: <\/strong>Amazon Alexa, Google Home <\/em><\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"duet--article--article-body-component\">\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph _1ymtmqpi _17nnmdy1 _17nnmdy0 _1xwtict1\">The Eufy X10 Pro Omni combines the Eufy Clean X9 Pro mopping robot vacuum and the <a href=\"https:\/\/howl.me\/clYvySdBoeH\" rel=\"sponsored\">Eufy X8 Pro<\/a> self-empty robot vacuum. It\u2019s the first Eufy with a multifunction auto-empty \/ wash \/ fill dock, and unlike many bots in this price range, it comes with AI-powered obstacle detection.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"duet--article--article-body-component\">\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph _1ymtmqpi _17nnmdy1 _17nnmdy0 _1xwtict1\">With 8,000Pa suction and oscillating dual spinning brushes for mopping, the X10 has all the same functions as the top-of-the-line, all-in-one bots \u2014 but it\u2019s not quite as good at any of them. Which is sort of the definition of \u201cmidrange.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"duet--article--block-placement _1o279nj2 _1o279nj0 duet--article--article-body-component\">\n<div class=\"duet--article--article-pullquote qnnwq0\">\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup qnnwq2 _1xwtict9\">The X10 has all the same functions as the top-of-the-line, all-in-one bots \u2014 but it\u2019s not quite as good at any of them<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"duet--article--article-body-component\">\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph _1ymtmqpi _17nnmdy1 _17nnmdy0 _1xwtict1\">The Eufy performed excellently in my mopping tests, even eradicating dried stains with its 1kg of downward pressure. Thanks to an onboard water reservoir, it didn\u2019t have to head home to fill up as frequently as some mopping bots do. It also has heated mop drying to help prevent the base from getting stinky \u2014 a first in this price range. (There\u2019s no hot water washing.)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"duet--article--article-body-component\">\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph _1ymtmqpi _17nnmdy1 _17nnmdy0 _1xwtict1\">An edge-hugging mode makes the robot swing its behind into the baseboards to help mop edges. With its square-ish shape, it got into corners better than most of the round bots. But its 12mm mop pad lift over carpet wasn\u2019t effective, resulting in its pads getting hung up in a few places.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"duet--article--block-placement _1o279nj3 _1o279nj0 duet--article--article-body-component\">\n<div style=\"position:relative\">\n<div class=\"_1ymtmqpj\">\n<div class=\"\">\n<div style=\"background-image:none\" class=\"duet--media--content-warning ucljxw0\">\n<div class=\"duet--article--image-gallery-image kqz8fh0\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.5\" id=\"dmcyOmltYWdlOjEwMjIzNQ==\"><a class=\"kqz8fh1\" href=\"https:\/\/platform.theverge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/chorus\/uploads\/chorus_asset\/file\/25354855\/8A0A1070__1_.jpeg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;crop=0,0,100,100\" data-pswp-height=\"3840\" data-pswp-width=\"5760\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img alt=\"The Eufy uses a single rubber \/ bristle roller brush that isn\u2019t as good as top-of-the-line Roombas and Roborocks.\" data-chromatic=\"ignore\" loading=\"lazy\" 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https:\/\/platform.theverge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/chorus\/uploads\/chorus_asset\/file\/25354855\/8A0A1070__1_.jpeg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;crop=0%2C0%2C100%2C100&amp;w=1080 1080w, https:\/\/platform.theverge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/chorus\/uploads\/chorus_asset\/file\/25354855\/8A0A1070__1_.jpeg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;crop=0%2C0%2C100%2C100&amp;w=1200 1200w, https:\/\/platform.theverge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/chorus\/uploads\/chorus_asset\/file\/25354855\/8A0A1070__1_.jpeg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;crop=0%2C0%2C100%2C100&amp;w=1440 1440w, https:\/\/platform.theverge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/chorus\/uploads\/chorus_asset\/file\/25354855\/8A0A1070__1_.jpeg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;crop=0%2C0%2C100%2C100&amp;w=1920 1920w, https:\/\/platform.theverge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/chorus\/uploads\/chorus_asset\/file\/25354855\/8A0A1070__1_.jpeg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;crop=0%2C0%2C100%2C100&amp;w=2048 2048w, https:\/\/platform.theverge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/chorus\/uploads\/chorus_asset\/file\/25354855\/8A0A1070__1_.jpeg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;crop=0%2C0%2C100%2C100&amp;w=2400 2400w\" src=\"https:\/\/platform.theverge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/chorus\/uploads\/chorus_asset\/file\/25354855\/8A0A1070__1_.jpeg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;crop=0%2C0%2C100%2C100&amp;w=2400\"\/><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><figcaption class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup _1xwtict2 qama0i2\"><em>The Eufy uses a single rubber \/ bristle roller brush that isn\u2019t as good as top-of-the-line Roombas and Roborocks.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"duet--article--article-body-component\">\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph _1ymtmqpi _17nnmdy1 _17nnmdy0 _1xwtict1\">The X10 has great object recognition, allowing it to suck up Cheerios and piles of oatmeal while deftly navigating fake dog turds and cables. However, its navigation sometimes got screwy; it would go into a corner and stay there for a while, trying to figure itself out.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"duet--article--article-body-component\">\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph _1ymtmqpi _17nnmdy1 _17nnmdy0 _1xwtict1\">While its vacuuming is good, particularly on carpet and tile surfaces, the single rubber \/ bristle roller brush lets it down and is a good illustration of my point that it\u2019s not all about suction power; it\u2019s also about the brushes and how you use them. The Eufy\u2019s brush is supposedly anti-tangle \u2014 a cutting tool inside the robot should shred the hair \u2014 but this wasn\u2019t effective.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"duet--article--article-body-component\">\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph _1ymtmqpi _17nnmdy1 _17nnmdy0 _1xwtict1\">The Eufy Clean app is very easy to use, and the lidar-powered mapping was fast and accurate, dividing my rooms correctly on the first try. There are many customization options \u2014 including room-specific cleaning, zone cleaning, and customized cleaning \u2014 but the app is clear and well laid out.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"duet--article--article-body-component\">\n<p><h2 class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup\">Best robot vacuum for pet hair<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"duet--article--block-placement _1o279nj1 _1o279nj0 duet--article--article-body-component\">\n<div class=\"_18t3ez01\">\n<div class=\"duet--article--scorecard _18t3ez03 _18t3ez02\" data-product-filter=\"\" id=\"product-card-dmcyOnByb2R1Y3Q6NjI2MDM2\">\n<div class=\"_18t3ez0i\"><a class=\"_18t3ez0e _18t3ez0a\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/iRobot-Roomba-Combo-Vacuum-AutoWash\/dp\/B0FQKPJMSL\/?tag=theverge02-20\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><img alt=\"\" data-chromatic=\"ignore\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"fill\" class=\"x271pn0\" style=\"position:absolute;height:100%;width:100%;left:0;top:0;right:0;bottom:0;color:transparent;background-size:cover;background-position:50% 50%;background-repeat:no-repeat;background-image:url(&quot;data:image\/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg' %3E%3Cfilter id='b' color-interpolation-filters='sRGB'%3E%3CfeGaussianBlur stdDeviation='20'\/%3E%3CfeColorMatrix values='1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 100 -1' result='s'\/%3E%3CfeFlood x='0' y='0' width='100%25' height='100%25'\/%3E%3CfeComposite operator='out' in='s'\/%3E%3CfeComposite in2='SourceGraphic'\/%3E%3CfeGaussianBlur stdDeviation='20'\/%3E%3C\/filter%3E%3Cimage width='100%25' height='100%25' x='0' y='0' preserveAspectRatio='none' style='filter: url(%23b);' href='data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABCAQAAAC1HAwCAAAAC0lEQVR42mN8+R8AAtcB6oaHtZcAAAAASUVORK5CYII='\/%3E%3C\/svg%3E&quot;)\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 300px\" 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https:\/\/platform.theverge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/03\/8A0A2043.jpeg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;crop=16.666666666667%2C0%2C66.666666666667%2C100&amp;w=1440 1440w, https:\/\/platform.theverge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/03\/8A0A2043.jpeg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;crop=16.666666666667%2C0%2C66.666666666667%2C100&amp;w=1920 1920w, https:\/\/platform.theverge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/03\/8A0A2043.jpeg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;crop=16.666666666667%2C0%2C66.666666666667%2C100&amp;w=2048 2048w, https:\/\/platform.theverge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/03\/8A0A2043.jpeg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;crop=16.666666666667%2C0%2C66.666666666667%2C100&amp;w=2400 2400w\" src=\"https:\/\/platform.theverge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/03\/8A0A2043.jpeg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;crop=16.666666666667%2C0%2C66.666666666667%2C100&amp;w=2400\"\/><\/a><a class=\"_18t3ez0h _18t3ez0b\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/iRobot-Roomba-Combo-Vacuum-AutoWash\/dp\/B0FQKPJMSL\/?tag=theverge02-20\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><img alt=\"\" data-chromatic=\"ignore\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"fill\" class=\"x271pn0\" style=\"position:absolute;height:100%;width:100%;left:0;top:0;right:0;bottom:0;color:transparent;background-size:cover;background-position:50% 50%;background-repeat:no-repeat;background-image:url(&quot;data:image\/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg' %3E%3Cfilter id='b' color-interpolation-filters='sRGB'%3E%3CfeGaussianBlur stdDeviation='20'\/%3E%3CfeColorMatrix values='1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 100 -1' result='s'\/%3E%3CfeFlood x='0' y='0' width='100%25' height='100%25'\/%3E%3CfeComposite operator='out' in='s'\/%3E%3CfeComposite in2='SourceGraphic'\/%3E%3CfeGaussianBlur stdDeviation='20'\/%3E%3C\/filter%3E%3Cimage width='100%25' height='100%25' x='0' y='0' preserveAspectRatio='none' style='filter: url(%23b);' href='data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABCAQAAAC1HAwCAAAAC0lEQVR42mN8+R8AAtcB6oaHtZcAAAAASUVORK5CYII='\/%3E%3C\/svg%3E&quot;)\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 600px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/platform.theverge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/03\/8A0A2043.jpeg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;crop=0%2C0%2C100%2C100&amp;w=376 376w, https:\/\/platform.theverge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/03\/8A0A2043.jpeg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;crop=0%2C0%2C100%2C100&amp;w=384 384w, https:\/\/platform.theverge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/03\/8A0A2043.jpeg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;crop=0%2C0%2C100%2C100&amp;w=415 415w, https:\/\/platform.theverge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/03\/8A0A2043.jpeg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;crop=0%2C0%2C100%2C100&amp;w=480 480w, https:\/\/platform.theverge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/03\/8A0A2043.jpeg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;crop=0%2C0%2C100%2C100&amp;w=540 540w, https:\/\/platform.theverge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/03\/8A0A2043.jpeg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;crop=0%2C0%2C100%2C100&amp;w=640 640w, https:\/\/platform.theverge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/03\/8A0A2043.jpeg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;crop=0%2C0%2C100%2C100&amp;w=750 750w, https:\/\/platform.theverge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/03\/8A0A2043.jpeg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;crop=0%2C0%2C100%2C100&amp;w=828 828w, https:\/\/platform.theverge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/03\/8A0A2043.jpeg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;crop=0%2C0%2C100%2C100&amp;w=1080 1080w, https:\/\/platform.theverge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/03\/8A0A2043.jpeg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;crop=0%2C0%2C100%2C100&amp;w=1200 1200w, https:\/\/platform.theverge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/03\/8A0A2043.jpeg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;crop=0%2C0%2C100%2C100&amp;w=1440 1440w, https:\/\/platform.theverge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/03\/8A0A2043.jpeg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;crop=0%2C0%2C100%2C100&amp;w=1920 1920w, https:\/\/platform.theverge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/03\/8A0A2043.jpeg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;crop=0%2C0%2C100%2C100&amp;w=2048 2048w, https:\/\/platform.theverge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/03\/8A0A2043.jpeg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;crop=0%2C0%2C100%2C100&amp;w=2400 2400w\" src=\"https:\/\/platform.theverge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/03\/8A0A2043.jpeg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;crop=0%2C0%2C100%2C100&amp;w=2400\"\/><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"_18t3ez07\">\n<p><span class=\"_18t3ez0q\">$<!-- -->600<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"_16zyrvq5 _1xwtict1\">\n<div class=\"_16zyrvq6\">\n<h4 class=\"_16zyrvq8\">The Good<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Excellent vacuuming<\/li>\n<li>Superior AI obstacle detection<\/li>\n<li>Smart scrub feature works well<\/li>\n<li>Attractive dock that doubles as a table<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"_16zyrvq7\">\n<h4 class=\"_16zyrvq8\">The Bad<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Small mop pad<\/li>\n<li>Limited cleaning customization<\/li>\n<li>Mapping can take a long time<\/li>\n<li>Navigation can be buggy<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"duet--article--article-body-component\">\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph _1ymtmqpi _17nnmdy1 _17nnmdy0 _1xwtict1\"><em><em><strong>Dustbin capacity: <\/strong>250 ml \/ <strong>Self-empty dock option: <\/strong>Yes \/ <strong>Auto-refill mop option: <\/strong>Yes<strong> \/ Mop lift: <\/strong>Yes, up and over <strong>\/<\/strong> <strong>Mop washing<\/strong>: Yes <strong>\/ Mapping: <\/strong>Yes, vSLAM \/ <strong>AI-powered obstacle detection: <\/strong>Yes \/ <strong>Suction power:<\/strong> N\/A <strong>\/ Remote check-in:<\/strong> No<strong> \/ Keep-out zones: <\/strong>Yes, virtual \/ <strong>Brush style: <\/strong>Dual rubber \/ <strong>Works with: <\/strong>Amazon Alexa, Google Home, Siri Shortcuts, Apple Home via the Matter protocol.<\/em><\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"duet--article--article-body-component\">\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph _1ymtmqpi _17nnmdy1 _17nnmdy0 _1xwtict1\">While Roombas may have fallen behind the competition in terms of features and innovation, there\u2019s one area in which they reign supreme, and that\u2019s cleaning prowess. Their dual rubber roller brushes rotate in opposite directions to effectively dig up dirt from carpets, and they are by far the best at tackling pet hair on all surfaces. They are also one of the most self-repairable robot vacuums you can buy, with spare parts for most of the bot\u2019s bits readily available.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"duet--article--article-body-component\">\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph _1ymtmqpi _17nnmdy1 _17nnmdy0 _1xwtict1\">The newest model, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/iRobot-Roomba-Combo-Vacuum-AutoWash\/dp\/B0D9ZRH61T?tag=theverge02-20\" rel=\"sponsored noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Combo 10 Max<\/a>, is the best Roomba for pet hair as it ties for the highest suction power of the current Roomba line, plus it can clean its own mop. It also has top-notch AI-powered obstacle detection that is able to tell the difference between pet poop and a pile of popcorn (and vacuum up one while avoiding the other).<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"duet--article--article-body-component\">\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph _1ymtmqpi _17nnmdy1 _17nnmdy0 _1xwtict1\">While its mopping isn\u2019t great \u2014 the pad is tiny, and there\u2019s no swinging to get along baseboards \u2014 it does a decent job, and its <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theverge.com\/23489768\/irobot-roomba-combo-j7-plus-robot-vacuum-mop-review\">retractable mopping system<\/a> is handy if you have a lot of carpets. All of this makes the Combo 10 Max a great buy for pet parents who are in a daily battle with shedding and occasional muddy paw prints.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"duet--article--block-placement _1o279nj1 _1o279nj0 duet--article--article-body-component\">\n<div style=\"position:relative\">\n<div class=\"_1ymtmqpj\">\n<div class=\"\">\n<div style=\"background-image:none\" class=\"duet--media--content-warning ucljxw0\">\n<div class=\"duet--article--image-gallery-image kqz8fh0\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.500148\" id=\"dmcyOmltYWdlOjYyNjEyMg==\"><a class=\"kqz8fh1\" href=\"https:\/\/platform.theverge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/02\/8A0A2623.jpeg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;crop=0,0,100,100\" data-pswp-height=\"3375\" data-pswp-width=\"5063\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img alt=\"The Combo has a redesigned dock that\u2019s very large \u2014 to accommodate two water tanks and a dust bag \u2014 but it doubles as a table.\" data-chromatic=\"ignore\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"fill\" class=\"x271pn0\" style=\"position:absolute;height:100%;width:100%;left:0;top:0;right:0;bottom:0;color:transparent;background-size:cover;background-position:50% 50%;background-repeat:no-repeat;background-image:url(&quot;data:image\/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg' %3E%3Cfilter id='b' color-interpolation-filters='sRGB'%3E%3CfeGaussianBlur stdDeviation='20'\/%3E%3CfeColorMatrix values='1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 100 -1' result='s'\/%3E%3CfeFlood x='0' y='0' width='100%25' height='100%25'\/%3E%3CfeComposite operator='out' in='s'\/%3E%3CfeComposite in2='SourceGraphic'\/%3E%3CfeGaussianBlur stdDeviation='20'\/%3E%3C\/filter%3E%3Cimage width='100%25' height='100%25' x='0' y='0' preserveAspectRatio='none' style='filter: url(%23b);' href='data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABCAQAAAC1HAwCAAAAC0lEQVR42mN8+R8AAtcB6oaHtZcAAAAASUVORK5CYII='\/%3E%3C\/svg%3E&quot;)\" sizes=\"(max-width: 639px) 100vw, (max-width: 1023px) 50vw, 700px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/platform.theverge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/02\/8A0A2623.jpeg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;crop=0%2C0%2C100%2C100&amp;w=256 256w, https:\/\/platform.theverge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/02\/8A0A2623.jpeg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;crop=0%2C0%2C100%2C100&amp;w=376 376w, https:\/\/platform.theverge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/02\/8A0A2623.jpeg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;crop=0%2C0%2C100%2C100&amp;w=384 384w, https:\/\/platform.theverge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/02\/8A0A2623.jpeg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;crop=0%2C0%2C100%2C100&amp;w=415 415w, https:\/\/platform.theverge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/02\/8A0A2623.jpeg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;crop=0%2C0%2C100%2C100&amp;w=480 480w, https:\/\/platform.theverge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/02\/8A0A2623.jpeg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;crop=0%2C0%2C100%2C100&amp;w=540 540w, https:\/\/platform.theverge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/02\/8A0A2623.jpeg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;crop=0%2C0%2C100%2C100&amp;w=640 640w, https:\/\/platform.theverge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/02\/8A0A2623.jpeg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;crop=0%2C0%2C100%2C100&amp;w=750 750w, https:\/\/platform.theverge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/02\/8A0A2623.jpeg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;crop=0%2C0%2C100%2C100&amp;w=828 828w, https:\/\/platform.theverge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/02\/8A0A2623.jpeg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;crop=0%2C0%2C100%2C100&amp;w=1080 1080w, https:\/\/platform.theverge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/02\/8A0A2623.jpeg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;crop=0%2C0%2C100%2C100&amp;w=1200 1200w, https:\/\/platform.theverge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/02\/8A0A2623.jpeg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;crop=0%2C0%2C100%2C100&amp;w=1440 1440w, https:\/\/platform.theverge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/02\/8A0A2623.jpeg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;crop=0%2C0%2C100%2C100&amp;w=1920 1920w, https:\/\/platform.theverge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/02\/8A0A2623.jpeg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;crop=0%2C0%2C100%2C100&amp;w=2048 2048w, https:\/\/platform.theverge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/02\/8A0A2623.jpeg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;crop=0%2C0%2C100%2C100&amp;w=2400 2400w\" src=\"https:\/\/platform.theverge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/02\/8A0A2623.jpeg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;crop=0%2C0%2C100%2C100&amp;w=2400\"\/><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><figcaption class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup _1xwtict2 qama0i2\"><em>The Combo has a redesigned dock that\u2019s very large \u2014 to accommodate two water tanks and a dust bag \u2014 but it doubles as a table.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"duet--article--article-body-component\">\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph _1ymtmqpi _17nnmdy1 _17nnmdy0 _1xwtict1\">The Combo is the first Roomba with a multifunction dock that can refill its mopping tank and self-wash its mopping pad, meaning less hands-on time for you. (The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.anrdoezrs.net\/links\/8836598\/type\/dlg\/https:\/\/www.irobot.com\/en_US\/roomba-combo-j9plus-auto-fill-robot-vacuum-and-mop\/C975020.html\" rel=\"sponsored\">j9 Combo Plus<\/a> has the same suction power and can refill its mopping tank but can\u2019t wash the mop pad.) The SmartScrub feature that tells the robot to wiggle its butt to scrub your floors works surprisingly well, but it\u2019s really only effective on small areas, making it good to run in hallways and around pet bowls for an extra clean.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"duet--article--block-placement _1o279nj2 _1o279nj0 duet--article--article-body-component\">\n<div class=\"duet--article--article-pullquote qnnwq0\">\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup qnnwq2 _1xwtict9\">The Dirt Detect feature remembers the dirtiest rooms, actively seeking out spots my hairy Wirehaired Pointing Griffon hangs out<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"duet--article--article-body-component\">\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph _1ymtmqpi _17nnmdy1 _17nnmdy0 _1xwtict1\">The Dirt Detect feature remembers the dirtiest rooms, and I found that meant it actively seeks out the spots my hairy Wirehaired Pointing Griffon hangs out. The 10 Max can also be set to mop only, which is a new option and is handy for deep cleans. But there\u2019s no hot water washing or hot air drying of the mop as there is on similar Dreame and Roborock models, so you\u2019ll want to throw the pad in the washing machine every now and then.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"duet--article--article-body-component\">\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph _1ymtmqpi _17nnmdy1 _17nnmdy0 _1xwtict1\">iRobot\u2019s app is also a bit of a pain point. While I appreciate its simplicity, I miss the deeper cleaning customization options that most other high-end robot vacuum apps offer. And it\u2019s recently started popping up ads for Roomba products when I navigate between screens \u2014 which is one of the features I did not want to see migrate over from the competition.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"duet--article--block-placement _1o279nj1 _1o279nj0 duet--article--article-body-component\">\n<div style=\"position:relative\">\n<div class=\"_1ymtmqpj\">\n<div class=\"\">\n<div style=\"background-image:none\" class=\"duet--media--content-warning ucljxw0\">\n<div class=\"duet--article--image-gallery-image kqz8fh0\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.5\" id=\"dmcyOmltYWdlOjYyNjA3MA==\"><a class=\"kqz8fh1\" href=\"https:\/\/platform.theverge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/03\/8A0A2036.jpeg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;crop=0,0,100,100\" data-pswp-height=\"3840\" data-pswp-width=\"5760\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img alt=\"The mopping pad is barely there.\" data-chromatic=\"ignore\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"fill\" class=\"x271pn0\" style=\"position:absolute;height:100%;width:100%;left:0;top:0;right:0;bottom:0;color:transparent;background-size:cover;background-position:50% 50%;background-repeat:no-repeat;background-image:url(&quot;data:image\/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg' %3E%3Cfilter id='b' color-interpolation-filters='sRGB'%3E%3CfeGaussianBlur stdDeviation='20'\/%3E%3CfeColorMatrix values='1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 100 -1' result='s'\/%3E%3CfeFlood x='0' y='0' width='100%25' height='100%25'\/%3E%3CfeComposite operator='out' in='s'\/%3E%3CfeComposite in2='SourceGraphic'\/%3E%3CfeGaussianBlur stdDeviation='20'\/%3E%3C\/filter%3E%3Cimage width='100%25' height='100%25' x='0' y='0' preserveAspectRatio='none' style='filter: url(%23b);' href='data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABCAQAAAC1HAwCAAAAC0lEQVR42mN8+R8AAtcB6oaHtZcAAAAASUVORK5CYII='\/%3E%3C\/svg%3E&quot;)\" sizes=\"(max-width: 639px) 100vw, (max-width: 1023px) 50vw, 700px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/platform.theverge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/03\/8A0A2036.jpeg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;crop=0%2C0%2C100%2C100&amp;w=256 256w, https:\/\/platform.theverge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/03\/8A0A2036.jpeg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;crop=0%2C0%2C100%2C100&amp;w=376 376w, https:\/\/platform.theverge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/03\/8A0A2036.jpeg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;crop=0%2C0%2C100%2C100&amp;w=384 384w, https:\/\/platform.theverge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/03\/8A0A2036.jpeg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;crop=0%2C0%2C100%2C100&amp;w=415 415w, https:\/\/platform.theverge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/03\/8A0A2036.jpeg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;crop=0%2C0%2C100%2C100&amp;w=480 480w, https:\/\/platform.theverge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/03\/8A0A2036.jpeg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;crop=0%2C0%2C100%2C100&amp;w=540 540w, https:\/\/platform.theverge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/03\/8A0A2036.jpeg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;crop=0%2C0%2C100%2C100&amp;w=640 640w, https:\/\/platform.theverge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/03\/8A0A2036.jpeg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;crop=0%2C0%2C100%2C100&amp;w=750 750w, https:\/\/platform.theverge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/03\/8A0A2036.jpeg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;crop=0%2C0%2C100%2C100&amp;w=828 828w, https:\/\/platform.theverge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/03\/8A0A2036.jpeg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;crop=0%2C0%2C100%2C100&amp;w=1080 1080w, https:\/\/platform.theverge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/03\/8A0A2036.jpeg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;crop=0%2C0%2C100%2C100&amp;w=1200 1200w, https:\/\/platform.theverge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/03\/8A0A2036.jpeg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;crop=0%2C0%2C100%2C100&amp;w=1440 1440w, https:\/\/platform.theverge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/03\/8A0A2036.jpeg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;crop=0%2C0%2C100%2C100&amp;w=1920 1920w, https:\/\/platform.theverge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/03\/8A0A2036.jpeg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;crop=0%2C0%2C100%2C100&amp;w=2048 2048w, https:\/\/platform.theverge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/03\/8A0A2036.jpeg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;crop=0%2C0%2C100%2C100&amp;w=2400 2400w\" src=\"https:\/\/platform.theverge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/03\/8A0A2036.jpeg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;crop=0%2C0%2C100%2C100&amp;w=2400\"\/><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><figcaption class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup _1xwtict2 qama0i2\"><em>The mopping pad is barely there.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"duet--article--article-body-component\">\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph _1ymtmqpi _17nnmdy1 _17nnmdy0 _1xwtict1\">While its mapping is very good, it can take a really long time (Roombas use <a href=\"https:\/\/www.automate.org\/vision\/blogs\/what-is-visual-slam-technology-and-what-is-it-used-for\">vSLAM<\/a>, not lidar), and it doesn\u2019t seem to adapt to changes in my home as easily as other robots. (It also doesn\u2019t lose my maps as often as other robots.) I\u2019ve also noticed that the newer Roombas (j9 and 10 Max) suffer from the occasional navigation glitches, occasionally getting confused and needing to be rebooted.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"duet--article--article-body-component\">\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph _1ymtmqpi _17nnmdy1 _17nnmdy0 _1xwtict1\">I really like Roomba\u2019s dock design, which, while large enough to accommodate two rather small water tanks, is the most stylish of all the multifunction docks. Plus, because you access the water tanks from the front rather than the top (as on most other models), it can be used as a table. That\u2019s a small quality-of-life upgrade I enjoy.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"duet--article--article-body-component\">\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph _1ymtmqpi _17nnmdy1 _17nnmdy0 _1xwtict1\">Overall, it\u2019s a good-looking robot that vacuums really well and is smart enough to get the job done with limited intervention. If you\u2019re not interested in mopping at all, however, save some money and get the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/iRobot-Roomba-Self-Emptying-Robot-Vacuum\/dp\/B0C415NHBM?tag=theverge02-20\" rel=\"sponsored\">Roomba j9 Plus<\/a>. It has similar cleaning prowess, a self-empty dock, and no messing with mopping.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"duet--article--article-body-component\">\n<p><h2 class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup\">Other robot vacuums to consider<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"duet--article--block-placement _1o279nj3 _1o279nj0 duet--article--article-body-component\">\n<div style=\"position:relative\">\n<div class=\"_1ymtmqpj\">\n<div class=\"\">\n<div style=\"background-image:none\" class=\"duet--media--content-warning ucljxw0\">\n<div class=\"duet--article--image-gallery-image kqz8fh0\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.5\" id=\"dmcyOmltYWdlOjMzMDk0\"><a class=\"kqz8fh1\" href=\"https:\/\/platform.theverge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/chorus\/uploads\/chorus_asset\/file\/25332758\/8A0A1005.jpeg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;crop=0,0,100,100\" data-pswp-height=\"3840\" data-pswp-width=\"5760\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img alt=\"Dyson\u2019s newest robovac claims to have double the suction power of any other robot vacuum.\" data-chromatic=\"ignore\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"fill\" class=\"x271pn0\" style=\"position:absolute;height:100%;width:100%;left:0;top:0;right:0;bottom:0;color:transparent;background-size:cover;background-position:50% 50%;background-repeat:no-repeat;background-image:url(&quot;data:image\/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg' %3E%3Cfilter id='b' color-interpolation-filters='sRGB'%3E%3CfeGaussianBlur stdDeviation='20'\/%3E%3CfeColorMatrix values='1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 100 -1' result='s'\/%3E%3CfeFlood x='0' y='0' width='100%25' height='100%25'\/%3E%3CfeComposite operator='out' in='s'\/%3E%3CfeComposite in2='SourceGraphic'\/%3E%3CfeGaussianBlur stdDeviation='20'\/%3E%3C\/filter%3E%3Cimage width='100%25' height='100%25' x='0' y='0' preserveAspectRatio='none' style='filter: url(%23b);' href='data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABCAQAAAC1HAwCAAAAC0lEQVR42mN8+R8AAtcB6oaHtZcAAAAASUVORK5CYII='\/%3E%3C\/svg%3E&quot;)\" sizes=\"(max-width: 639px) 100vw, (max-width: 1023px) 50vw, 700px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/platform.theverge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/chorus\/uploads\/chorus_asset\/file\/25332758\/8A0A1005.jpeg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;crop=0%2C0%2C100%2C100&amp;w=256 256w, https:\/\/platform.theverge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/chorus\/uploads\/chorus_asset\/file\/25332758\/8A0A1005.jpeg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;crop=0%2C0%2C100%2C100&amp;w=376 376w, https:\/\/platform.theverge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/chorus\/uploads\/chorus_asset\/file\/25332758\/8A0A1005.jpeg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;crop=0%2C0%2C100%2C100&amp;w=384 384w, https:\/\/platform.theverge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/chorus\/uploads\/chorus_asset\/file\/25332758\/8A0A1005.jpeg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;crop=0%2C0%2C100%2C100&amp;w=415 415w, https:\/\/platform.theverge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/chorus\/uploads\/chorus_asset\/file\/25332758\/8A0A1005.jpeg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;crop=0%2C0%2C100%2C100&amp;w=480 480w, https:\/\/platform.theverge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/chorus\/uploads\/chorus_asset\/file\/25332758\/8A0A1005.jpeg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;crop=0%2C0%2C100%2C100&amp;w=540 540w, https:\/\/platform.theverge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/chorus\/uploads\/chorus_asset\/file\/25332758\/8A0A1005.jpeg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;crop=0%2C0%2C100%2C100&amp;w=640 640w, https:\/\/platform.theverge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/chorus\/uploads\/chorus_asset\/file\/25332758\/8A0A1005.jpeg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;crop=0%2C0%2C100%2C100&amp;w=750 750w, https:\/\/platform.theverge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/chorus\/uploads\/chorus_asset\/file\/25332758\/8A0A1005.jpeg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;crop=0%2C0%2C100%2C100&amp;w=828 828w, https:\/\/platform.theverge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/chorus\/uploads\/chorus_asset\/file\/25332758\/8A0A1005.jpeg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;crop=0%2C0%2C100%2C100&amp;w=1080 1080w, https:\/\/platform.theverge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/chorus\/uploads\/chorus_asset\/file\/25332758\/8A0A1005.jpeg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;crop=0%2C0%2C100%2C100&amp;w=1200 1200w, https:\/\/platform.theverge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/chorus\/uploads\/chorus_asset\/file\/25332758\/8A0A1005.jpeg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;crop=0%2C0%2C100%2C100&amp;w=1440 1440w, https:\/\/platform.theverge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/chorus\/uploads\/chorus_asset\/file\/25332758\/8A0A1005.jpeg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;crop=0%2C0%2C100%2C100&amp;w=1920 1920w, https:\/\/platform.theverge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/chorus\/uploads\/chorus_asset\/file\/25332758\/8A0A1005.jpeg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;crop=0%2C0%2C100%2C100&amp;w=2048 2048w, https:\/\/platform.theverge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/chorus\/uploads\/chorus_asset\/file\/25332758\/8A0A1005.jpeg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;crop=0%2C0%2C100%2C100&amp;w=2400 2400w\" src=\"https:\/\/platform.theverge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/chorus\/uploads\/chorus_asset\/file\/25332758\/8A0A1005.jpeg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;crop=0%2C0%2C100%2C100&amp;w=2400\"\/><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><figcaption class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup _1xwtict2 qama0i2\"><em>Dyson\u2019s newest robovac claims to have double the suction power of any other robot vacuum.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"duet--article--block-placement _1o279nj1 _1o279nj0 duet--article--article-body-component\">\n<ul class=\"duet--article--unordered-list _1ymtmqpi _11h7yix0 _1xwtict1\">\n<li class=\"_11h7yix1\"><span class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup\">The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theverge.com\/24098771\/dyson-vis-nav-robot-vacuum-hands-on\">360 Vis Nav<\/a> (<a href=\"https:\/\/go.skimresources.com\/?id=1025X1701640&amp;xs=1&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.dyson.com%2Fvacuum-cleaners%2Frobot%2F360-vis-nav%2Fblue-nickel\" rel=\"sponsored\">$499.99 <s>$999.99<\/s><\/a>), Dyson\u2019s first robovac in the US in almost a decade, is a powerful beast and the best robot vacuum for carpets I\u2019ve tested. But its navigation needs a lot of work. If you have a simple floor plan with a lot of carpets, it is worth considering, but the short battery life and lack of an auto-empty dock are major cons. Read more <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theverge.com\/24098771\/dyson-vis-nav-robot-vacuum-hands-on\">in this hands-on<\/a>.<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"_11h7yix1\"><span class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup\">The Roomba j7 ($599.99) is a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theverge.com\/22880352\/irobot-roomba-j7-plus-samsung-jet-bot-ai-plus-robot-vacuum-review-comparison-test\">previous top pick<\/a> that has great AI-powered obstacle detection, excellent navigation skills, and superior cleaning power. It can be a bit rough with furniture, but it is aggressive at getting your floors clean and is a great vacuum-only Roomba.<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"_11h7yix1\"><span class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup\">The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theverge.com\/24141479\/roborock-s8-maxv-ultra-vs-dreame-x30-ultra-robot-vacuum-mop\">Dreame X30 Ultra<\/a> (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dreame-Cleaning-Removable-Liftable-Refilling\/dp\/B0CQL4SPWX?tag=theverge02-20\" rel=\"sponsored\">$399.99<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dreame-Cleaning-Removable-Liftable-Refilling\/dp\/B0CQL4SPWX?tag=theverge02-20\" rel=\"sponsored\"><s>$899.99<\/s><\/a>) is the older version of my top pick for a vacuum \/ mop hybrid and is a great buy if you can get it on sale. It does most everything the X40 Ultra does, just with lower suction power (8,3000Pa) and no flexi-arm.<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"_11h7yix1\"><span class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup\">The Roborock Q8 Max Plus ($659.99) is the bigger brother to the Q5 Pro (my pick for pet hair in my <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theverge.com\/23846479\/best-budget-robot-vacuum-robot-mop\">budget robot vacuum guide<\/a>), adding better obstacle detection (still no camera) and better mopping. However, it has a smaller bin to make way for a much bigger water reservoir for mopping (350ml). If you like the idea of the Q5 Pro but want better mopping, this is a good option, although it\u2019s currently only available <strong>without an auto-empty dock at <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/goto.walmart.com\/c\/482924\/565706\/9383?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.walmart.com%2Fip%2FRoborock-Q8-Max-Robot-Vacuum-and-Mop-with-Obstacle-Avoidance-LiDAR-Navigation-5500Pa-Suction-Power-and-App-Control%2F5105502368\" rel=\"sponsored\">Walmart<\/a><\/strong><\/strong> <strong>for $179.99 ($20 off).<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"_11h7yix1\"><span class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup\">The Shark Matrix Plus 2-in-1 (<a href=\"https:\/\/bestbuy.7tiv.net\/c\/482924\/614286\/10014?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bestbuy.com%2Fsite%2Fshark-matrix-plus-2-in-1-robot-vacuum-mop-with-sonic-mopping-matrix-clean-home-mapping-hepa-bagless-self-empty-wifi-black%2F6514530.p\" rel=\"sponsored\">$299.99<\/a> <s>$699.99<\/s>) was my previous runner-up pick for a midrange option that self-empties its bin, vacuums, and mops. It mops very well, but you have to manually fill and attach the mop reservoir and empty the bin.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"duet--article--article-body-component\">\n<p><h2 class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup\">What I\u2019m testing and what\u2019s coming next<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"duet--article--block-placement _1o279nj1 _1o279nj0 duet--article--article-body-component\">\n<div style=\"position:relative\">\n<div class=\"_1ymtmqpj\">\n<div class=\"\">\n<div style=\"background-image:none\" class=\"duet--media--content-warning ucljxw0\">\n<div class=\"duet--article--image-gallery-image kqz8fh0\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.5\" id=\"dmcyOmltYWdlOjYyNjI1Mw==\"><a class=\"kqz8fh1\" href=\"https:\/\/platform.theverge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/02\/8A0A2487.jpeg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;crop=0,0,100,100\" data-pswp-height=\"3840\" data-pswp-width=\"5760\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img alt=\"Robot vacuum testing involves all members of my household.\" data-chromatic=\"ignore\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"fill\" class=\"x271pn0\" style=\"position:absolute;height:100%;width:100%;left:0;top:0;right:0;bottom:0;color:transparent;background-size:cover;background-position:50% 50%;background-repeat:no-repeat;background-image:url(&quot;data:image\/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg' %3E%3Cfilter id='b' color-interpolation-filters='sRGB'%3E%3CfeGaussianBlur stdDeviation='20'\/%3E%3CfeColorMatrix values='1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 100 -1' result='s'\/%3E%3CfeFlood x='0' y='0' width='100%25' height='100%25'\/%3E%3CfeComposite operator='out' in='s'\/%3E%3CfeComposite in2='SourceGraphic'\/%3E%3CfeGaussianBlur stdDeviation='20'\/%3E%3C\/filter%3E%3Cimage width='100%25' height='100%25' x='0' y='0' preserveAspectRatio='none' style='filter: url(%23b);' 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https:\/\/platform.theverge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/02\/8A0A2487.jpeg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;crop=0%2C0%2C100%2C100&amp;w=1440 1440w, https:\/\/platform.theverge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/02\/8A0A2487.jpeg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;crop=0%2C0%2C100%2C100&amp;w=1920 1920w, https:\/\/platform.theverge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/02\/8A0A2487.jpeg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;crop=0%2C0%2C100%2C100&amp;w=2048 2048w, https:\/\/platform.theverge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/02\/8A0A2487.jpeg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;crop=0%2C0%2C100%2C100&amp;w=2400 2400w\" src=\"https:\/\/platform.theverge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/02\/8A0A2487.jpeg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;crop=0%2C0%2C100%2C100&amp;w=2400\"\/><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><figcaption class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup _1xwtict2 qama0i2\"><em>Robot vacuum testing involves all members of my household.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"duet--article--block-placement _1o279nj1 _1o279nj0 duet--article--article-body-component\">\n<ul class=\"duet--article--unordered-list _1ymtmqpi _11h7yix0 _1xwtict1\">\n<li class=\"_11h7yix1\"><span class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup\"><a href=\"https:\/\/maticrobots.com\/product\">The Matic is a $1,095 robot vacuum<\/a> that doesn\u2019t require a cloud connection and utilizes cameras for navigation. It\u2019s also the first robovac \/ mop I\u2019ve seen that can suck up both wet and dry spills. It\u2019s easily the smartest machine I\u2019ve tested, one that can mimic human cleaning with impressive precision and excellent mapping and navigation abilities. It\u2019s also easy to operate and maintain, and it\u2019s proven to be remarkably reliable. We\u2019ll be publishing our full review soon, so stay tuned. In the meantime, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theverge.com\/2024\/1\/9\/24031329\/i-watched-the-matic-robo-vac-suck-up-a-glass-of-milk\">here\u2019s some video of it in action<\/a>.<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"_11h7yix1\"><span class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theverge.com\/tech\/807461\/dji-romo-robot-vacuum-europe-launch-specs-price-first-look\">DJI\u2019s new Romo robot vacuum \/ mop<\/a> comes in three configurations, with the flagship model being the transparent Romo P, which retails for \u20ac1,899 (around $2,200). Then there\u2019s the Romo A, which is partially transparent and costs \u20ac1,599 (around $1,700), and the white Romo S, which is the most affordable at \u20ac1,299 (around $1,500). All three use wide-angle dual-transmitter solid-state lidar \u2014 the same tech found in DJI\u2019s flagship drones \u2014 along with a pair of fish-eye vision sensors, which allow them to spot objects as thin as a playing card. All three models offer built-in sound suppression and hot air for drying mop pads, although the auto-empty base for the high-end Romo P also features a slot for dispensing a \u201cfloor deodorizer solution.\u201d At the moment, all three robovacs are only available in Europe.<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"_11h7yix1\"><span class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup\">Roborock\u2019s Saros 10 (<a href=\"https:\/\/go.skimresources.com\/?id=1025X1701640&amp;xs=1&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fus.roborock.com%2Fproducts%2Froborock-saros-10\" rel=\"sponsored\">$1,599.99<\/a>) and 10R ($<a href=\"https:\/\/go.skimresources.com\/?id=1025X1701640&amp;xs=1&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fus.roborock.com%2Fproducts%2Froborock-saros-10r\" rel=\"sponsored\">1,599.99<\/a>) are upgrades to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theverge.com\/24141479\/roborock-s8-maxv-ultra-vs-dreame-x30-ultra-robot-vacuum-mop\">S8 MaxV Ultra<\/a>. Both can automatically remove their mop pads when not needed \u2014 a new option for Roborock \u2014 and feature an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theverge.com\/2024\/9\/5\/24236509\/roborock-qrevo-curv-can-lift-itself-up\">AdaptLift chassis<\/a> to climb high room transitions. The 10R features 19,000Pa suction power, StarSight 2.0 navigation, and oscillating mops. The Saros 10 has 22,000Pa of suction power, lidar navigation, and the vibrating flat mopping pad of the S8 MaxV.<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"_11h7yix1\"><span class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup\">Roborock also <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theverge.com\/news\/632881\/roborock-saros-z70-robot-vacuum-pre-orders-price\">recently released<\/a> the Saros Z70 (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/roborock-Saros-Z70-AI-Powered-Technology\/dp\/B0DSLBMQH8?th=1&amp;tag=theverge02-20\" rel=\"sponsored\">$1,999.99, <s>$2,599<\/s><\/a>), which is the first mass-produced robovac to feature a robotic arm that can pick up objects like socks and tissues. The arm itself isn\u2019t particularly reliable, but the Z70 still functions as an excellent robot vacuum with 22,000Pa suction power, support for Roborock\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/go.skimresources.com\/?id=1025X1701640&amp;xs=1&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fus.roborock.com%2Fpages%2Froborock-starsight-autonomous-system%3Fsrsltid%3DAfmBOopeLu1UJ3C2aY8wzR7uzz9zTGnfDh4DDxspZh922Yl_3HVuLLKp%26irclickid%3D2mNTTf0XCxyNUwfyCLUQjRO9Uks3w%253A3NyQbrzM0%26irgwc%3D1%26utm_medium%3Daffiliate%26utm_source%3Dimpact%26utm_campaign%3Dstore_im%26utm_content%3DOnline%2520Tracking%2520Link_1179705%26partner%3DSkimbit%2520Ltd.%26group%3D%26mpid%3D10078&amp;xcust=__vg0404awD__632881__________________google.com\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored\" target=\"_blank\">StarSight navigation system<\/a>, and an AdaptLift chassis. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theverge.com\/reviews\/669555\/roborock-saros-z70-robot-vacuum-review\">Read our review.<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"_11h7yix1\"><span class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup\">In March, iRobot <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theverge.com\/news\/627751\/irobot-launches-eight-new-roombas-with-lidar-room-mapping\">announced<\/a> a new Roomba lineup that starts at $299 and goes up to $999. All of the robovacs come with lidar navigation and mapping, 7,000Pa suction power, and four suction levels. The pricier 405 and 505 models are the first Roombas to feature dual spinning mopping pads, while the 505 also offers heated mop drying, which is something even <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theverge.com\/2024\/7\/23\/24203847\/irobot-new-roomba-combo-10-max-robot-vacuum-matter-support\">the higher-end Combo 10 Max<\/a> lacks.<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"_11h7yix1\"><span class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup\">In April, iRobot <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theverge.com\/news\/654732\/irobot-roomba-max-705-robot-vacuum-launches\">also introduced<\/a> the Roomba Max 705 (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/iRobot-Roomba-Robot-Vacuum-AutoEmpty\/dp\/B0FDGZDSYJ\/?tag=theverge02-20\" rel=\"sponsored\">$549.99<\/a> <s>$899.99<\/s>), which comes with an auto-empty dock. The Matter-compatible robovac brings back iRobot\u2019s dual rubber roller brushes, which, based on our previous testing, do an excellent job of picking up pet hair; the 705 also features AI-powered obstacle detection, lidar navigation, and 13,000Pa of suction \u2014 the most of any Roomba to date.<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"_11h7yix1\"><span class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup\">iRobot recently released the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theverge.com\/news\/712966\/irobot-roomba-max-705-combo-roller-mop-carpet-cover\">Roomba Max 705 Combo<\/a> (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.anrdoezrs.net\/links\/8836598\/type\/dlg\/https:\/\/www.irobot.com\/en_US\/roomba-max-705-combo-robot-plus-autowash-dock\/X185020.html\" rel=\"sponsored\">$1,299.99<\/a>), an upgraded version of the Roomba Max 705. The step-up model comes with a new self-deploying mop cover to protect carpets from getting wet, along with an extendable mop that cleans corners and wall edges for a more thorough clean.<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"_11h7yix1\"><span class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup\">The new Eufy Robot Vacuum Omni E28 (<a href=\"https:\/\/eufy-us.sjv.io\/c\/482924\/999452\/13094?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.eufy.com%2Fproducts%2Ft2352111\" rel=\"sponsored\">$749.99 with code <strong>WS24T2352111<\/strong><\/a> <s>$1,399.99<\/s>) is a self-emptying, self-refilling, and self-washing robot vacuum \/ mop hybrid. The vac comes with a deep cleaner integrated into the charging dock, which you can use to spray clean water on stains before sucking everything into a separate wastewater tank. It\u2019s also powerful, boasting up to 20,000Pa of suction power, and offers AI-powered obstacle detection and Matter support.<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"_11h7yix1\"><span class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup\">The Dreame X50 Ultra (<a href=\"https:\/\/go.skimresources.com\/?id=1025X1701640&amp;xs=1&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.dreametech.com%2Fproducts%2Fx50-ultra-robot-vacuum\" rel=\"sponsored\">$1,049.99<\/a> <s>$1,699.99<\/s>) adds a \u201cmotorized swing arm\u201d <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theverge.com\/2025\/1\/6\/24337114\/dreame-x50-ultra-robot-vacuum-climb-steps-legs-price-ces\">that acts like a leg<\/a>, allowing the robovac to climb a transition up to 6cm tall. Otherwise, it\u2019s a lot like the X40 Ultra, only with higher suction power.<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"_11h7yix1\"><span class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup\">The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theverge.com\/2025\/1\/6\/24332354\/ecovacs-deebot-x8-pro-omni-robovac-roller-mop-ces\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Ecovacs Deebot X8 Pro Omni<\/a> (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B0DR8NJMCJ\/?tag=theverge02-20\" rel=\"sponsored\">$839.99<\/a> <s>$1,399.99<\/s>) is the first Deebot with a roller mop. It features an extendable mop that can clean itself, boasts 18,000Pa of suction power, and comes with a redesigned auto-empty fill dock.<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"_11h7yix1\"><span class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup\">The Switchbot K10 Plus Pro Combo (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/SwitchBot-TwinFlowTM-Collection-Lightweight-Compatible\/dp\/B0DFLZGWKY?tag=theverge02-20\" rel=\"sponsored\">$397.09<\/a> at checkout <s>$417.99<\/s>) is an upgrade to the compact K10 Plus, a previous pick for the best robot vacuum for small spaces. It has better obstacle detection and a bump up to 3,000Pa of suction power. Plus, its auto-empty dock incorporates a manual stick vacuum.<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"_11h7yix1\"><span class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup\">The Switchbot S20 robot vacuum \/ mop hybrid (<a href=\"https:\/\/go.skimresources.com\/?id=1025X1701640&amp;xs=1&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fus.switch-bot.com%2Fproducts%2Fswitchbot-floor-cleaning-robot-s20\" rel=\"sponsored\">$480 with code<strong> BXBX40<\/strong><\/a> <s>$799.99<\/s>), which <a href=\"http:\/\/www.theverge.com\/2025\/1\/5\/24333438\/switchbot-multitasking-household-robot-k20-plus-pro-price-specs-release-date#:~:text=The%20S20%20mopping%20robot%20vacuum%20gets%20some%20upgrades%20that%20matter\">looks like the Switchbot S20 Pro<\/a> announced at CES, launched in early August. It features an extendable roller mop and side brush, as well as 15,000Pa of suction power, which is more than twice that of our previous pick for the best mopping vacuum (the last-gen S10).<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"_11h7yix1\"><span class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup\">SharkNinja\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theverge.com\/2024\/9\/5\/24236248\/sharkninja-nevertouch-pro-robot-vacuum-mop-stick\">PowerDetect NeverTouch Pro 2-in-1<\/a> robot vacuum \/ mop (<a href=\"https:\/\/bestbuy.7tiv.net\/c\/482924\/614286\/10014?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bestbuy.com%2Fproduct%2Fshark-powerdetect-2-in-1-robot-vacuum-and-mop-with-nevertouch-pro-base-white%2FJXJVXL2TPG%2Fsku%2F6642148%3Futm_source%3Dfeed%3FextStoreId%3D109%26ref%3D212%26loc%3D19586658668%26gclsrc%3Daw.ds%26gad_source%3D1%26gad_campaignid%3D19586659889%26gbraid%3D0AAAAAD-ORIgB49tQc9pO3spJQXvocBObO%26gclid%3DCj0KCQiA5abIBhCaARIsAM3-zFVJNlkeMBxyBrtofBo6bKHF40xPMcQyZrf1R4BE8LLpxVsrTFBOiiMaAqEwEALw_wcB\" rel=\"sponsored\">$599.99 <s>$999.99<\/s><\/a>) can lift itself over rugs by up to 20mm. Uniquely, its automatic empty \/wash \/ dry cleaning station doesn\u2019t require bags.<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"_11h7yix1\"><span class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup\">Roborock\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theverge.com\/2024\/9\/5\/24236509\/roborock-qrevo-curv-can-lift-itself-up\">Qrevo Curv<\/a> (<a href=\"https:\/\/go.skimresources.com\/?id=1025X1701640&amp;xs=1&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fus.roborock.com%2Fproducts%2Froborock-qrevo-curv\" rel=\"sponsored\">$999.99<\/a> $<s>1,599.99<\/s>) can raise itself to clear thresholds up to 40mm. The svelte-looking bot gets its name from a curved FlexiArm Arc side brush, which helps prevent hair from tangling as much.<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"_11h7yix1\"><span class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup\">Narwal\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theverge.com\/2024\/9\/6\/24237324\/this-robot-vacuum-has-two-eyes-to-see-your-floors-better\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Freo Z Ultra<\/a> (<a href=\"https:\/\/narwalus.pxf.io\/c\/482924\/2788060\/31973?u=https%3A%2F%2Fus.narwal.com%2Fproducts%2Fnarwal-freo-z-ultra-robot-vacuum-mop\" rel=\"sponsored\">$949.99 with code <strong>FRZU<\/strong> <s>$1,499.99<\/s><\/a>) is an upgrade to my current pick for the best mopping bot. It features dual cameras and dual AI chips for seeing and identifying objects, which should help with obstacle detection and vacuuming methods.<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"_11h7yix1\"><span class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup\">The Eufy S1 Pro (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/eufy-Station-Obstacle-Avoidance-Self-Emptying\/dp\/B0CTY6VT8Y?tag=theverge02-20\" rel=\"sponsored\">$799.99<\/a> $<s>1,499.99<\/s>) has a long roller mop that self-cleans as it mops and features a square-ish design that allows it to get into corners more easily. A single rubber roller brush, 8,000Pa of suction, and 3D-powered obstacle detection tackle the vacuuming.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"duet--article--article-body-component\">\n<div class=\"duet--article--accordion _6jkyd90\">\n<h2 class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup _6jkyd91\">Robot vacuum FAQ<\/h2>\n<section class=\"_6jkyd92\"><button id=\"accordion-button-0\" class=\"_6jkyd94\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"accordion-content-0\"><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup _6jkyd93\">Does suction power matter in robot vacuums?<\/h3>\n<p><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"\" width=\"29\" height=\"30\" viewbox=\"0 0 29 30\" fill=\"currentColor\"><title>Collapse<\/title><line x1=\"4\" y1=\"14.4805\" x2=\"26\" y2=\"14.4805\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"4\"\/><\/svg><\/p>\n<p><\/button><\/p>\n<div id=\"accordion-content-0\" class=\"_6jkyd97 _6jkyd98\" style=\"height:auto\" data-testid=\"accordion-content\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-button-0\">\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup _6jkyd95 _1xwtict1\">Suction power is <a href=\"https:\/\/www.britannica.com\/science\/pascal-unit-of-energy-measurement\">measured in pascals (Pa)<\/a>, and while most vacuums offer between 5,000 and 8,000, we\u2019re starting to see robots with 18,000 and even 22,000Pa. Higher suction power will do a better job getting the fine dust and debris off your floor, but it\u2019s important that it\u2019s paired with effective brushes. The real key to a clean floor with a robot vac is consistency. Run it daily if you can; it won\u2019t keep up as well if it only runs once a week. If you want hands-free cleaning everywhere, you\u2019ll want to budget for one per floor or be prepared to move it around. You can also buy extra charging bases, and most models can map multiple floors.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"_6jkyd92\"><button id=\"accordion-button-1\" class=\"_6jkyd94\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"accordion-content-1\"><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup _6jkyd93\">Do all robot vacuums work with voice control?<\/h3>\n<p><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"\" width=\"29\" height=\"30\" viewbox=\"0 0 29 30\" fill=\"currentColor\"><title>Collapse<\/title><line x1=\"4\" y1=\"14.4805\" x2=\"26\" y2=\"14.4805\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"4\"\/><\/svg><\/p>\n<p><\/button><\/p>\n<div id=\"accordion-content-1\" class=\"_6jkyd97 _6jkyd98\" style=\"height:auto\" data-testid=\"accordion-content\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-button-1\">\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup _6jkyd95 _1xwtict1\">Yes, every Wi-Fi-connected robot vacuum worth its salt today works with Alexa or Google smart speakers for voice control. However, some are limited to stop, start, pause, and maybe suction level, whereas others can be told to go clean specific areas. Here\u2019s how to set up a bot with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theverge.com\/22961597\/robot-vacuum-connect-control-amazon-alexa-assistant-roomba-roborock-how-to\">Alexa voice control<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theverge.com\/22968709\/robot-vacuum-connect-google-assistant-roomba-roborock-how-to\">Google Home voice control<\/a>. A couple of manufacturers now also work with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theverge.com\/2022\/3\/17\/22982578\/irobot-software-update-roomba-robot-vacuums\">Siri Shortcuts, so you can use Apple\u2019s Siri voice assistant to command your bot<\/a>. Robot vacuums are <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theverge.com\/2023\/10\/23\/23925489\/matter-1-2-smart-home-support-new-devices\">now part of Matter<\/a>, meaning more opportunities for smart home integration and native Siri voice control for robot vacuums.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"_6jkyd92\"><button id=\"accordion-button-2\" class=\"_6jkyd94\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"accordion-content-2\"><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup _6jkyd93\">Which robot vacuums will work with Matter?<\/h3>\n<p><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"\" width=\"29\" height=\"30\" viewbox=\"0 0 29 30\" fill=\"currentColor\"><title>Collapse<\/title><line x1=\"4\" y1=\"14.4805\" x2=\"26\" y2=\"14.4805\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"4\"\/><\/svg><\/p>\n<p><\/button><\/p>\n<div id=\"accordion-content-2\" class=\"_6jkyd97 _6jkyd98\" style=\"height:auto\" data-testid=\"accordion-content\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-button-2\">\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup _6jkyd95 _1xwtict1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theverge.com\/23568091\/matter-compatible-devices-accessories-apple-amazon-google-samsung\">Matter<\/a> is a new smart home standard that allows connected gadgets to work with any smart home platform, including Apple Home, Amazon Alexa, Google Home, and Samsung SmartThings. When connected to your smart home platform through Matter, you should be able to control basic robot actions including start \/ stop and changing cleaning modes, as well as get alerts directly in the app, meaning you won\u2019t need to use the manufacturer\u2019s app for these functions.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.theverge.com\/2024\/11\/7\/24289972\/matter-smart-home-standard-1-4-spec-new-features-device-types\">Matter 1.4<\/a> added support for cleaning specific areas, so while you will still need the manufacturer app to set up a map, you will be able to use your smart home platform app and \/ or voice assistant to direct the robot to do things like clean the kitchen or clean downstairs. Samsung SmartThings and Amazon both support robot vacuums in Matter; Apple added it to iOS 18.4, and Google said support is coming soon.While Amazon Alexa and Google Home have supported robot vacuums for years via the cloud, Matter will bring this control locally. It will also bring support to Apple Home for the first time, allowing you to control them with Siri through HomePods and add them to scenes and automation.There are still relatively few robot vacuums that support Matter. As of November 2025, that list includes:<a href=\"https:\/\/www.theverge.com\/2025\/1\/6\/24332354\/ecovacs-deebot-x8-pro-omni-robovac-roller-mop-ces\">Ecovacs X8 Pro Omni<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theverge.com\/2024\/1\/8\/24024516\/ecovacs-deebot-x2-combo-cleaning-station-handheld-vacuum\">Ecovacs Deebot X2 Combo<\/a><a href=\"http:\/\/www.theverge.com\/2025\/1\/5\/24333438\/switchbot-multitasking-household-robot-k20-plus-pro-price-specs-release-date#:~:text=The%20S20%20mopping%20robot%20vacuum%20gets%20some%20upgrades%20that%20matter\">SwitchBot S20<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theverge.com\/24144618\/switchbot-s10-review-robot-vacuum\">SwitchBot S10<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theverge.com\/news\/611748\/switchbot-k10-plus-pro-combo-robot-vacuum-hands-on\">SwitchBot K10 Pro Plus<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theverge.com\/2023\/11\/10\/23954700\/the-first-robot-vacuum-to-promise-matter-support-arrives\">SwitchBot K10 Plus<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theverge.com\/2025\/1\/6\/24337114\/dreame-x50-ultra-robot-vacuum-climb-steps-legs-price-ces\">Dreame X50 Ultra<\/a>Dreame X40 Ultra<a href=\"https:\/\/www.theverge.com\/2025\/1\/5\/24332998\/roborock-saros-z70-robot-vacuum-omnigrip-arm\">Roborock Saros 10 and 10R<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theverge.com\/reviews\/669555\/roborock-saros-z70-robot-vacuum-review\">Roborock Saros Z70<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theverge.com\/24141479\/roborock-s8-maxv-ultra-vs-dreame-x30-ultra-robot-vacuum-mop\">Roborock S8 MaxV Ultra<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theverge.com\/2024\/7\/23\/24203847\/irobot-new-roomba-combo-10-max-robot-vacuum-matter-support\">Roomba Combo 10<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"duet--article--article-body-component\">\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph _1ymtmqpi _17nnmdy1 _17nnmdy0 _1xwtict1\"><em>Photos by Jennifer Pattison Tuohy \/ The Verge<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"duet--article--article-body-component\">\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph _1ymtmqpi _17nnmdy1 _17nnmdy0 _1xwtict1\"><em><strong>Update, November 4th: <\/strong>Adjusted pricing \/ availability and added some new information regarding the Matic and DJI\u2019s Romo robot vacuum. 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