Base clog detection and brush motor jammed detection are both missing from your tests. For anyone with kids, this is really really important.😊 My Dreame L20 very often pretends to vacuum the house.
I think you need to add section/video for people who don't want to pay/don't have space for a base, but won't all the features of a rotating/good mops. ❤
aye! your reviews of the roborock convinced me to buy one. I went from convincing myself that these were useless gadgets, to now wondering how I ever lived without one.
Those testresults are completely opposite to other testresults 😂 only thing in common is that the master is overall very good and mopping is best in place.
Wrong. It isn't specifically sponsored by word. But by link. The fact they have those links means anytime you click it and potentially buy it they get a commission. Doesn't matter if it's true or not.
Since I got my robot vacuum, it feels like I've leveled up my life. I've got the Narwal Freo X for 2 months, and I absolutely love it. It's been a huge help with both mopping and vacuuming. I definitely recommend it to anyone who hasn't bought one yet!
May I recommend two new tests for the mopping of the robots that you can add on? A edge test, and the grout test? Edge would be like dried stain on the edge of the floor where it meets the wall. Grout test is for tiles floor to see after a long period of time of using the robot to mop the floor, did the robot leave any built up dirt on the grout? Cause every time when it mops, the edge of each tile is scraping the mop pad like a squeegee, so potentially the dirt will be scrapped off and left in the gap inside the grout.
Other things he should test are software features and reliability. Some robots will give you problems and errors the longer you own it. But testing that will take months of continuous use.
I thought I was a fan of your videos for watching them as they came out, but I recently found out that my 2 year old nephew watches your videos on repeat because he loves robot vacuums.
I currently own a Eufy S1 Pro and i can say it is indeed the pinnacle of robot vacuums that can actually CLEAN hardfloors . In the last 7 years i got a lot of robots but nothing can t compare to this S1. Also tried the QRevo MaxV and X40 Ultra but they don t even come close , Eufy's mopping capabilities are truly amazing . For me what matters is if it can properly clean the house with a simple touch on the station , i don t care about the features. Also a huge advantage in my opinion is that you don t need the phone to start the vacuum ,you can just press the touch button on the station. I mention that i don t have any carpets in my house .
The Eufy Omni S1 Pro mopping truly is revolutionary with its high score for mopping and its roller that stretches the near full width of the vacuum. Even better that it is constantly cleaning the roller as it goes with clean water. If only they could increase their vacuuming performance.
I just returned mine as I have glossy tiles and it was leaving 100s of water spots. Essentially, it was not drying the tiles enough. Do you see the same issue with yours?
@@uramalakia I did not get the water spots using other robots (the ones that drag a mop pad). I have used software tap water as well as filtered water. I did not buy/use distilled water.
I bought the Dreame L20 thanks to your reviews, and it has changed my life... It is amazing in cleaning the house and I love I can schedule for it to run while I sleep...
I splurged and got a eufy S1, it was 15% off on Amazon Canada. I couldn’t be happier, with a newborn at home any help I can get is good. If you’re hesitating, buy it, its worth the money for sure.
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I bought the Eufy X10 Omni about half 3 months ago as its price just seemed unbeatable at the time for what you get. So far so good with it. I also don't mind if a vacuum takes a bit longer to do a clean as I'm usually out of the house anyway, or get the machine to focus on a few rooms each day. Happy with my purchase 😊
@@lifesabundantjourney Yeah I don't know why they bothered testing it and then don't say what it actually got like the top 10 vacuum/mop combos... yet it's #6 on the top 10 vacuums. Also not sure why they wouldn't use the best settings possible (deep cleaning instead of standard). Seems like testing a quarter mile time in comfort mode vs track mode.
@@Murphys_Law9 I had the L60 that doesnt mop and the cutting mechanism is great. Im not sure why they dont have it on the x10. I agree the reverse roll mechanism to prevent hair tangles doenst work well
This is great. You could slice and dice this stuff so many ways so it's helpful to know how you did the tests. I could suggest one run of the flagships where you dial up each to their highest capabilities, basically giving them their best chance and see if anything changes, so allowing the use of cleaning solution etc. to see how they are in real world use not just benchmark uniform configs which while helpful may not be as accurate for how they get used. I would be interested to know which flagships can actually detect the dirt in your test and do re-mopping runs, that might be helpful to know. Or doing a run of all the flagships on their auto settings and see how that plays out.
I have the Eufy Omni S1 Pro, and I have to say that it does an amazing job. While it doesn’t always pick up cat hair that is pressed into my short pile rugs, the mop and hardwood cleaning are so great! My floor looks new every day.
would be great to have a dock comparison review as well. my last vacuum robot had a fully functional cleaning and mopping base but it was below average for me (not detachable base, water left at the bottom, autoclean at the end messing things up).. one thing is to have a feature, another is to test it, like we don't just trust suction power as a number..
I got the Roborock Qrevo MaxV and it is for me simply perfect, ok it cannot clean the edges 100% but wo cares if this is the only issue? It is saving me a lot of time and this is the most and important part, you gain life back by investing your money a win win for your life, remember, you can always earn more money but you cannot get more lifetime.
Now I'd love for a mid and budget tier pick for options. I was not surprised that the Q5 pro was bad, that was the main reason I never wanted a cheap robot vacuum with a mop. Now it appears $1200+ usd, looking at your tests and others reviews will get you a nice robot vacuum mop combo.
Would love to see a questionnaire on your website to narrow down the best vacuum for specific needs! Like I’m looking for a fully self cleaning robot vacuum and mop, that removes tangled hair, for the lowest cost. I’m leaning towards the Eufy X10 Pro based on what I’m seeing in your videos and website.
You are so right about the amazing progress that robot vacuum/mops have made over the last few years and how the appearance of docks that can do pretty much all of the mop maintenance for you is a game changer but for me there's one other factor. Now I realise that not everyone will have water and drainage in a place that is convenient for where they want to position (ideally hide) their base station but I'm lucky that I do so for me a mandatory requirement now for and future robot vacuum/mop I might get is that it has the option of a fully plumbed-in dock. I've been using a Eufy X10 for a while and I love it (enough to be about to relocate it to my holiday home) but in my main home where I'm using it right now I find it frustrating when I get an alert that there wasn't enough water in the tank for it to do its daily run and I have the dock hidden away quite well which, while it makes my home look less cluttered, it does make it a bit tedious to get to the water tanks every 4th day. I've just had a Dreame X40 Master delivered and will be transitioning to that in the next few days. While it was disappointing to see the X40 performing really rather poorly in these latest mopping tests I'm not too concerned since my home is mostly carpet and I suspect the X40 mopping will be good enough for the level of dirt my hard floors pick up (which is very little). As long as its mopping performance is as good as my Eufy X10 I'll be happy and anything extra will be a bonus.
Aamzing video!Love it! I've been also watching some other reviews, and I'm thinking about getting a Narwal robot vacuum. But I can't decide between the Freo X and the Freo Z. Any advice?
Absolutely love your channel! I've got a Narwal Freo X Ultra, and it's exceeded my expectations. My floors are always so clean when I get home. The new Freo Z looks like it has more cool features. I'm not sure if it's worth upgrading, though. Looking forwad to see your review of the Freo Z! Thx!!!
Man i was thinking about buying one of these and so weirdly this video popped up. I figured that 1 of the top 2 ones would be $250-$400. When i clicked the link and seen the price i was floored lol. For $1500 ill mop and vacuum my own floors. Price just seems out of control to me for something that takes 10 minutes.
I have a Roborock QRevothat I got last year upon watching one of your videos and I love it I think it works great, I don’t have any particular test other than my kitchen floor always looks clean. All of my current vacuums except two have come from your recommendations and the ones that haven’t were before I started watching your videos, only one that you did a video on that I’ve never really liked is the Tineco pure one s12
My family prefers the spinning disc style as they clean our hardwood floors better. The vibrating pads don't get inside the grooves and devits as well, if at all, leaving puddles or dry spots where it's missed. This is more attributed to the thicker microfiber pads.
Another great video! I know you have experience with pets and I was wondering if you have thoughts about hairballs and cat vomit with a robot? Especially if I want to run it on a schedule. I have loads of hard wood and a small rug but two very furry boys. I always use your recs!
We have just added Pet Rating scores, which addresses pet hair, to our Best Robot Vacuums list right here: vacuumwars.com/best-vacuum-cleaners/robot-vacuums/ Our video about this should be coming soon. Thank you for asking about it.
I appreciate you updating your mopping test and taking a second look. I feel like this video could could have been longer though and should have also covered the vacuum part of each. All that being said, it’s odd that the Dreame X40 was the best one out there a few months ago when it released, and now it’s not even on this list???
Great video! I so want to get one of these, but next years models where they can climb much higher also would be great. Any guesses why Dreame x40 did so much worse than L20?
My L10S Ultra just went out on me won't vacuum after a year. I could buy the X30 Ultra for $690 with 2yr warranty refurbished from Dreame on Ebay, or the Qrevo Master for $850 new from them direct (1 year warranty) Would you say the $160 extra is worth payiung for the Qrevo Master? Hoping this one lasts me longer than a year!
Imo I would like to see a lot more attention being put to corner and edge vacuuming and mopping. Since we're seeing some swiveling mops and side brushes being more common I would very much like to see that as part of the score. Since something that can clean the whole floor moderately is a lot better imo than something that can only clean the middle, albeit perfectly
@@nanobot5365 uhm. Do you know about the existence of dust? It will settle evenly across the whole floor. So if the vacuum doesn't go all the way to the edges and corners it will get nasty over time. And I don't know about you, but I have plenty of floor that is exposed by walls and corners. So if you have a pet you can bet they can make those places dirty too
@@DraconicBovineI ment just mopping not vacuuming I have nothing against extending sidebrushes but extending mops are just silly. I know that dust particles can fly into the corners but you can just vacuum them up. You don't have to mopp the edges. It just adds extra costs and mechanical parts that can break
@@nanobot5365 imo it's still a very important metric to capture. If swiveling mops can capture dirt that non-swiveling one's can't then the score will be incomplete. Which is why I'm arguing that it should be tested as well. Since they stated in this video that their previous tests weren't good enough because they could not differentiate between the top performers. As time goes you will see the same thing play out again regarding edges and corners, which is likely the next battle ground for robot vacuums
Thank you for your hard work! I was really surprised to see how poorly the Switchbot S10's mopping performed in your review. In my experience, I have both the Switchbot S10 and Roborock S7, and the S10 has consistently done a much better job mopping. However, I haven't conducted an extreme side-by-side test like you have. Have you applied all the firmware updates for the S10?
I have SwitchBot S10 as well and does a much better job than my old roborock s6 , I also have it on last firmware and use “dampen mop” feature that empties and refills the robot with fresh water and dampens the roller mop before doing the task. Also the new firmware updates allows more water to be used (at first the water used was too little even at max setting). I think that no robot will ever be perfect and in no time the “best” will become the second best because in this space innovation in the last years proves it. I like the Narwal new robot for obstacle avoidance and the anti tangle brush design, the SwitchBot and Eufy for roller mop, the Roborock for its app and integration with smart homes, the SwitchBot for the easy connectivity to plumbing ( I also saw that other brands added stations for this as well). So yeah, competition is good, maybe more and more will be possible in the future.
Wow, what an insightful and exciting exploration into the world of robot vacuum mop combos! I never imagined a simple appliance could bring so much innovation and convenience into our homes. It’s incredible how these machines are evolving, making our lives easier while tackling those stubborn stains! However, I can’t help but wonder: will we ever reach a point where these robots can flawlessly manage all cleaning tasks? What happens to the traditional methods we grew up with? The emotional connection we have with cleaning our spaces can't be replicated, can it? Thank you for shedding light on this transformative journey! I’m eager to see how these technologies will continue to change our daily lives.
Such a great channel, thank you. So many channels just publish random ass videos about one or two robots that are an absolute waste of time to watch, like Leonard from community reviewing frozen pizza. Meanwhile, your content is gold. Thank you.
Its important to highlight that re-testing vacuums is also a great way of showing any which may have improved through software updates since their initial evaluations.
You helped us pick out the i7+ a few years ago and while it still works, we're in the market for a mop, now that it seems like they're getting to the point they are worth it. Thanks for keeping this channel rockin'!
Thank you for the content! I would really appreciate if you can also add the warranty and trial and return company policy information. This is just to know how well the companies back their products when they go faulty over time
This is a great explanation of the new methodology! In future reviews, I hope you'll consider taking privacy into account. One of the reasons I would prefer a Eufy S1 Pro Omni over the technical top scorer is that it has independent data privacy certification, whereas most other robovacs don't address it at all
Very good point! I too appreciate the privacy score. I assumed many of the Chinese companies absolutely sell my floor plan without a doubt. As the Chinese government requires them to disclose all data.
Hi. Great review as usual. We have a considerable height difference between common areas hardfloors and bedrooms hardfloors. What would be the best robot vacuum (including mop will be better) to handle this height difference?. Thank you.
It's still on our Best Robot Vacuum list - vacuumwars.com/best-vacuum-cleaners/robot-vacuums/ - it just was outperformed in the mopping evaluations we performed here.
Same, I came from S7 maxv plus ultra or whatever, and the x40 blows it out of the water. Unsure why older gen bots are out performing better in his test, both for roborock and dreame, he needs to dive into that ASAP
Could this because of the newer models equip with dirt detection at the station, and its being programmed to conserve water by default? It would rather to re-mop the specific area with dirt detected, instead of being generous with water use on its entire mopping schedule
For the Eufy, what happens if it’s vacuuming/mopping and it comes across a wet spill? Since the wet roller is behind the dry vacuum bar, does it suck the liquid into the vacuum roller? Or if not how does it manage to avoid sucking up wet or damp food bits into the dry vacuum intake?
I don't agree with your rule that you turn off all mop features including the one to do multiple passes on dirty areas. That doesn't really make sense. The feature in itself will help it to clean better on the first run. Effectively the mop is being penalised because it's added feature is not being utilised.
I like that the mop tests are eveloving but I agree that the testing method is not what I would have done (and that's fine too). Personally, I think it's odd to turn off features (not a real world situation), they washed and wrung out the pads for mops that can't clean themselves (not likely to happen in the real world), and they don't use solutions even if it's part of the system (not a real world situation). I also think the scoring if weighted very high towards moping but I'm sure there will be some household that feel a torture mop test is important. No testing method will please everyone :)
hello, love the videos they have been really helpful. I wanted to know if you test iRobot Roombas, are they just testing so low they are not mentioned? If you do test them, can you provide the scores they got too, even if its super low?
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looking forward to a test on the new narwal freo z ultra, it's supposed to sense how dirty the stains are and go back and forth to the docking station to clean the mop and change the water until the stain is gone, does that count as one round or more?
I can get a Dreame L10s Ultra for $320 refurbished with 2 year warranty. Worth it compared to a eufy L50/L60 for $150-225 respectively? In the same condition too
Congrats for the updated review process. I really enjoy your content! But, for machines that cost about 1500 euros, I would expect near perfect results, in a variety of situations. With that money you call literally buy an expensive steam cleaner, an expensive wet/dry vacuum (+extractor for upholstery) and a cheapo robotic vacuum and steam your floors in no time flat, blasting grime in seconds. Also Admittedly steam cleaning does not suck the mess, but neither these robot mops if I understand correctly. I really need such a magic vacuum in my life, but their usage scenarios seem to me very limited. What if you came back because you forgot your keys in the morning, bringing in mud and you lunch with visitors right after work? What if your kids throw wet food under the sofa. Will it clean it? Notify you that there is food in a concealed location that is unable to tackle (there's a new feature of the top of my head). Will probably remain there, untill you do your manual cleaning. So for me these seem more luxury than convenience at the moment.
@@VacuumWars Why not? Roomba is probably the most recognized and used name brand in the US for these types of things. This whole video is pointless if you dont include iRobot products.
Thank you for comparing these robots for their stain removal capabilities. I would love to see a comparison of these robots over glossy tiles. I have tried many robots including the top end Eufy robot but they all seem to leave tiles with either bad streaks or large water spots. This then requires you to mop again using conventional human powered mop. Would you be able to create a video comparing their tile mopping and leaving them shiny and dry capabilities? Thanks.
Im here because my basic Bissell spinwave mop cartridge stopped working. I was thinking it would be helpful to have one that can self clean and offers mapping so Im hoping this video is helpful
You should add a "best for hair(pet or otherwise)" category to the website, because I believe this is one of the areas where even expensive robot vacuums still fall down, and it's hard to tell which have the best combination of features and performance. Dust bin size, effectiveness of auto empty on hair filled dust bins, and how often(if at all) axle/brush maintenance is required are all factors. Personally think this is more important than obstacle avoidance.
I bought a Dreame LS10 in July on a sale and it didn't put any water down for the mopping. I turned to Reddit and found you have to go through a lot of effort to correct this. I got it to put out a little water, but it was still not enough to be mildly effective. Support was the biggest complaint on the forum and I had issues with that and ended up returning mine for a refund. Support and longevity needs to be addressed in reviews.
Any chance you got your hands on the Xiaomi X20+? We've got one in the family and I'm thinking whether to wait for X20 Pro/Max or go for the Qrevo Master which should have same features but for a slightly hogher price.
We are considering purchasing the S8 MaxV Ultra / Qrevo curv / Qrevo Master / Qrevo MaxV , but we have two main concerns regarding our flooring. Our floor is dark grey marble with white spots and veins. We are worried if this model will be able to clean efficiently without any issues on this dark surface and not get confused by the marble patterns. Additionally, it is a polished and shiny floor, and we are unsure if this robot's scrubbing is too aggressive and might affect the floor's shine. I look forward to your response. Please, help me.
Thank you for having an interest in the switch bot. Its not something I want personally but they have such big claims that I really wanted to see if it lived up to its marketing. It so far looks to be doing quite bad from what I can tell so I'm glad I didn't have my heart set on it. For now I just have a Narwal T10 and a roomba J7+ which I think is a perfect combo until a good combo mop bot reaches the 700-800 dollar price point.
I just had an epoxy floor put on my garage floor with grit finish for a non-slip surface. All mops with pads or spinning heads has cloth, cotton or microfiber that comes off and leaves debris from them on the surface. I need one with spinning nylon brushes which should work great. Been surfing the web for hours including commercial units, no luck. Any ideas?
I love the new test, my only comment is that I would weigh stains removed on the first pass much higher, as I think it better reflects real world usage. Most people don't run the robots four times, or even twice for that matter I would do 8x for first pass removal, 4X for second pass, 2x for third, and 1x for forth It will probably not change the ranking, but differences in the first pass removal
Please test dreame l10s mop performance. It is extremely popular and gets new models (gen 2, ultra heat, etc.) all the time just like the q revo line from roborock.
Top Ten Best Robot Vacuum Mop Combos at the Vacuum Wars website: vacuumwars.com/best-robot-vacuum-mop-combo/
There is a new roomba combo 10 max that just recently came out which washes and dries its mop pad
Base clog detection and brush motor jammed detection are both missing from your tests. For anyone with kids, this is really really important.😊 My Dreame L20 very often pretends to vacuum the house.
I think you need to add section/video for people who don't want to pay/don't have space for a base, but won't all the features of a rotating/good mops. ❤
Would be grateful for a list of the best botvacs without the massive base stations. For those of us with charge stations hidden under furniture.
what about the Roborock Qrevo Curv ? is it the same
I love it when test results are roughly the same across multiple unsponsored reviews. Science rocks.
Also known as; petrology. Or more accurately for this, awesome, channel: Vacuumology
aye! your reviews of the roborock convinced me to buy one. I went from convincing myself that these were useless gadgets, to now wondering how I ever lived without one.
they earn comissions, so if you but the most expensive, more money go to their pockets
Those testresults are completely opposite to other testresults 😂 only thing in common is that the master is overall very good and mopping is best in place.
Wrong. It isn't specifically sponsored by word.
But by link. The fact they have those links means anytime you click it and potentially buy it they get a commission. Doesn't matter if it's true or not.
Since I got my robot vacuum, it feels like I've leveled up my life. I've got the Narwal Freo X for 2 months, and I absolutely love it. It's been a huge help with both mopping and vacuuming. I definitely recommend it to anyone who hasn't bought one yet!
Great to hear!
i never thought the day would come when I am looking at robot vacuum videos.
We are glad you're here!
May I recommend two new tests for the mopping of the robots that you can add on? A edge test, and the grout test? Edge would be like dried stain on the edge of the floor where it meets the wall. Grout test is for tiles floor to see after a long period of time of using the robot to mop the floor, did the robot leave any built up dirt on the grout? Cause every time when it mops, the edge of each tile is scraping the mop pad like a squeegee, so potentially the dirt will be scrapped off and left in the gap inside the grout.
Also does hair go stuck
Very nice suggestion.
Think the main take away here is however you clean your tiles, never go for white grout, it will never be white for long😂
An edge test should absolutely be part of this, especially since certain vacuums have extending arms and mop pads for that purpose specifically.
Other things he should test are software features and reliability. Some robots will give you problems and errors the longer you own it. But testing that will take months of continuous use.
I thought I was a fan of your videos for watching them as they came out, but I recently found out that my 2 year old nephew watches your videos on repeat because he loves robot vacuums.
I was a fan as well, but after watching this video I'm an air conditioner
Same as my son.
Your nephew is probably very smart and likely to make a lot of money some day. Sounds like an engineer in the making!
😂😂
I currently own a Eufy S1 Pro and i can say it is indeed the pinnacle of robot vacuums that can actually CLEAN hardfloors . In the last 7 years i got a lot of robots but nothing can t compare to this S1. Also tried the QRevo MaxV and X40 Ultra but they don t even come close , Eufy's mopping capabilities are truly amazing . For me what matters is if it can properly clean the house with a simple touch on the station , i don t care about the features. Also a huge advantage in my opinion is that you don t need the phone to start the vacuum ,you can just press the touch button on the station. I mention that i don t have any carpets in my house .
bought the Master when it was on sale for like $1000. best robot vacuum purchase I've ever done.
The Eufy Omni S1 Pro mopping truly is revolutionary with its high score for mopping and its roller that stretches the near full width of the vacuum. Even better that it is constantly cleaning the roller as it goes with clean water. If only they could increase their vacuuming performance.
Not really. It's no different than any of these vacuums. They are all made by the CCP in China. All junk.
I just returned mine as I have glossy tiles and it was leaving 100s of water spots. Essentially, it was not drying the tiles enough. Do you see the same issue with yours?
@@SB-LondonUse distilled water?
@@uramalakia I did not get the water spots using other robots (the ones that drag a mop pad). I have used software tap water as well as filtered water. I did not buy/use distilled water.
I bought the Dreame L20 thanks to your reviews, and it has changed my life... It is amazing in cleaning the house and I love I can schedule for it to run while I sleep...
We are so glad to hear that!
I splurged and got a eufy S1, it was 15% off on Amazon Canada. I couldn’t be happier, with a newborn at home any help I can get is good. If you’re hesitating, buy it, its worth the money for sure.
So glad you are happy with it!
Looking forward to see how it scores the new Roborock Qrevo Curv!
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I bought the Eufy X10 Omni about half 3 months ago as its price just seemed unbeatable at the time for what you get. So far so good with it. I also don't mind if a vacuum takes a bit longer to do a clean as I'm usually out of the house anyway, or get the machine to focus on a few rooms each day. Happy with my purchase 😊
Awesome! Glad to hear you are happy with that Eufy!
I have one too i dont think i can justify dropping 1.5k on a vaccume especially as they continue to improve. Id love to know where the x10pro scores
@@lifesabundantjourney Yeah I don't know why they bothered testing it and then don't say what it actually got like the top 10 vacuum/mop combos... yet it's #6 on the top 10 vacuums. Also not sure why they wouldn't use the best settings possible (deep cleaning instead of standard). Seems like testing a quarter mile time in comfort mode vs track mode.
i’m returning mine, base station gets filthy u have to clean it after each use or start to build up and also hair gets stuck in the brush
@@Murphys_Law9 I had the L60 that doesnt mop and the cutting mechanism is great. Im not sure why they dont have it on the x10. I agree the reverse roll mechanism to prevent hair tangles doenst work well
I dont even need a new vacuum but I love these videos
This is great. You could slice and dice this stuff so many ways so it's helpful to know how you did the tests. I could suggest one run of the flagships where you dial up each to their highest capabilities, basically giving them their best chance and see if anything changes, so allowing the use of cleaning solution etc. to see how they are in real world use not just benchmark uniform configs which while helpful may not be as accurate for how they get used. I would be interested to know which flagships can actually detect the dirt in your test and do re-mopping runs, that might be helpful to know. Or doing a run of all the flagships on their auto settings and see how that plays out.
I have the Eufy Omni S1 Pro, and I have to say that it does an amazing job. While it doesn’t always pick up cat hair that is pressed into my short pile rugs, the mop and hardwood cleaning are so great! My floor looks new every day.
Awesome! So glad you hare happy with it!
So glad you are happy with that Eufy!
After our discussion about practical features I think it is great to see a major overhaul on your tests. Great job!
You need a stress test to see the mop behavior in very bad situations. like lots of liquid.
would be great to have a dock comparison review as well. my last vacuum robot had a fully functional cleaning and mopping base but it was below average for me (not detachable base, water left at the bottom, autoclean at the end messing things up).. one thing is to have a feature, another is to test it, like we don't just trust suction power as a number..
I got the Roborock Qrevo MaxV and it is for me simply perfect, ok it cannot clean the edges 100% but wo cares if this is the only issue? It is saving me a lot of time and this is the most and important part, you gain life back by investing your money a win win for your life, remember, you can always earn more money but you cannot get more lifetime.
Now I'd love for a mid and budget tier pick for options. I was not surprised that the Q5 pro was bad, that was the main reason I never wanted a cheap robot vacuum with a mop. Now it appears $1200+ usd, looking at your tests and others reviews will get you a nice robot vacuum mop combo.
Would love to see a questionnaire on your website to narrow down the best vacuum for specific needs!
Like I’m looking for a fully self cleaning robot vacuum and mop, that removes tangled hair, for the lowest cost. I’m leaning towards the Eufy X10 Pro based on what I’m seeing in your videos and website.
You are so right about the amazing progress that robot vacuum/mops have made over the last few years and how the appearance of docks that can do pretty much all of the mop maintenance for you is a game changer but for me there's one other factor. Now I realise that not everyone will have water and drainage in a place that is convenient for where they want to position (ideally hide) their base station but I'm lucky that I do so for me a mandatory requirement now for and future robot vacuum/mop I might get is that it has the option of a fully plumbed-in dock.
I've been using a Eufy X10 for a while and I love it (enough to be about to relocate it to my holiday home) but in my main home where I'm using it right now I find it frustrating when I get an alert that there wasn't enough water in the tank for it to do its daily run and I have the dock hidden away quite well which, while it makes my home look less cluttered, it does make it a bit tedious to get to the water tanks every 4th day.
I've just had a Dreame X40 Master delivered and will be transitioning to that in the next few days. While it was disappointing to see the X40 performing really rather poorly in these latest mopping tests I'm not too concerned since my home is mostly carpet and I suspect the X40 mopping will be good enough for the level of dirt my hard floors pick up (which is very little). As long as its mopping performance is as good as my Eufy X10 I'll be happy and anything extra will be a bonus.
I think 3i S10 Ultra robot vacuum is for you
Aamzing video!Love it! I've been also watching some other reviews, and I'm thinking about getting a Narwal robot vacuum. But I can't decide between the Freo X and the Freo Z. Any advice?
The Freo Z is not available in the US yet so we haven't tried it. It sure looks promising!
I love your videos thanks for taking the time to do this and give us unbiased and data driven tests!!!
Our pleasure! Thank you!
Absolutely love your channel! I've got a Narwal Freo X Ultra, and it's exceeded my expectations. My floors are always so clean when I get home. The new Freo Z looks like it has more cool features. I'm not sure if it's worth upgrading, though. Looking forwad to see your review of the Freo Z! Thx!!!
Man i was thinking about buying one of these and so weirdly this video popped up. I figured that 1 of the top 2 ones would be $250-$400. When i clicked the link and seen the price i was floored lol. For $1500 ill mop and vacuum my own floors. Price just seems out of control to me for something that takes 10 minutes.
I have a Roborock QRevothat I got last year upon watching one of your videos and I love it I think it works great, I don’t have any particular test other than my kitchen floor always looks clean. All of my current vacuums except two have come from your recommendations and the ones that haven’t were before I started watching your videos, only one that you did a video on that I’ve never really liked is the Tineco pure one s12
My family prefers the spinning disc style as they clean our hardwood floors better. The vibrating pads don't get inside the grooves and devits as well, if at all, leaving puddles or dry spots where it's missed. This is more attributed to the thicker microfiber pads.
try the roller brush system
Another great video! I know you have experience with pets and I was wondering if you have thoughts about hairballs and cat vomit with a robot? Especially if I want to run it on a schedule. I have loads of hard wood and a small rug but two very furry boys. I always use your recs!
We have just added Pet Rating scores, which addresses pet hair, to our Best Robot Vacuums list right here: vacuumwars.com/best-vacuum-cleaners/robot-vacuums/ Our video about this should be coming soon. Thank you for asking about it.
I appreciate you updating your mopping test and taking a second look. I feel like this video could could have been longer though and should have also covered the vacuum part of each. All that being said, it’s odd that the Dreame X40 was the best one out there a few months ago when it released, and now it’s not even on this list???
Great video! I so want to get one of these, but next years models where they can climb much higher also would be great.
Any guesses why Dreame x40 did so much worse than L20?
My L10S Ultra just went out on me won't vacuum after a year. I could buy the X30 Ultra for $690 with 2yr warranty refurbished from Dreame on Ebay, or the Qrevo Master for $850 new from them direct (1 year warranty) Would you say the $160 extra is worth payiung for the Qrevo Master? Hoping this one lasts me longer than a year!
Imo I would like to see a lot more attention being put to corner and edge vacuuming and mopping. Since we're seeing some swiveling mops and side brushes being more common I would very much like to see that as part of the score. Since something that can clean the whole floor moderately is a lot better imo than something that can only clean the middle, albeit perfectly
Bro you define the middle of the room as everything except the last few centimetres to the wall... thats just stupid. You dont even use that space.
@@nanobot5365 uhm. Do you know about the existence of dust? It will settle evenly across the whole floor. So if the vacuum doesn't go all the way to the edges and corners it will get nasty over time. And I don't know about you, but I have plenty of floor that is exposed by walls and corners. So if you have a pet you can bet they can make those places dirty too
@@DraconicBovineI ment just mopping not vacuuming I have nothing against extending sidebrushes but extending mops are just silly. I know that dust particles can fly into the corners but you can just vacuum them up. You don't have to mopp the edges. It just adds extra costs and mechanical parts that can break
@@nanobot5365 imo it's still a very important metric to capture. If swiveling mops can capture dirt that non-swiveling one's can't then the score will be incomplete. Which is why I'm arguing that it should be tested as well.
Since they stated in this video that their previous tests weren't good enough because they could not differentiate between the top performers. As time goes you will see the same thing play out again regarding edges and corners, which is likely the next battle ground for robot vacuums
Would be really useful if you could publish all of the scores on the website so people can decide which attributes are most important to them.
Agreed!
I bought the s8 maxv ultra and it does the job quite well. never been cleaner around the house.
Glad to hear it!
Thank you for your hard work! I was really surprised to see how poorly the Switchbot S10's mopping performed in your review. In my experience, I have both the Switchbot S10 and Roborock S7, and the S10 has consistently done a much better job mopping. However, I haven't conducted an extreme side-by-side test like you have. Have you applied all the firmware updates for the S10?
We have, but thank you for speaking up here. Glad you have had a good experience with your Switchbot!
I have SwitchBot S10 as well and does a much better job than my old roborock s6 , I also have it on last firmware and use “dampen mop” feature that empties and refills the robot with fresh water and dampens the roller mop before doing the task. Also the new firmware updates allows more water to be used (at first the water used was too little even at max setting).
I think that no robot will ever be perfect and in no time the “best” will become the second best because in this space innovation in the last years proves it.
I like the Narwal new robot for obstacle avoidance and the anti tangle brush design, the SwitchBot and Eufy for roller mop, the Roborock for its app and integration with smart homes, the SwitchBot for the easy connectivity to plumbing ( I also saw that other brands added stations for this as well).
So yeah, competition is good, maybe more and more will be possible in the future.
What about detergent costs and sourcing? Do these new robot vacuum companies require you to buy their own detergents?
Massive respect for the time and effort you put into these tests and videos.
Wow, what an insightful and exciting exploration into the world of robot vacuum mop combos! I never imagined a simple appliance could bring so much innovation and convenience into our homes. It’s incredible how these machines are evolving, making our lives easier while tackling those stubborn stains! However, I can’t help but wonder: will we ever reach a point where these robots can flawlessly manage all cleaning tasks? What happens to the traditional methods we grew up with? The emotional connection we have with cleaning our spaces can't be replicated, can it? Thank you for shedding light on this transformative journey! I’m eager to see how these technologies will continue to change our daily lives.
Such a great channel, thank you. So many channels just publish random ass videos about one or two robots that are an absolute waste of time to watch, like Leonard from community reviewing frozen pizza. Meanwhile, your content is gold. Thank you.
You are doing Gods work. Love your work and thank you so so so so much!!! I thoroughly enjoy all your videos all the time ❤️💖😎🫶
Do these also mop the corners well?
Its important to highlight that re-testing vacuums is also a great way of showing any which may have improved through software updates since their initial evaluations.
Still think they need UVC for disinfecting, and the bases should double as air purifiers.
You helped us pick out the i7+ a few years ago and while it still works, we're in the market for a mop, now that it seems like they're getting to the point they are worth it. Thanks for keeping this channel rockin'!
What do you think of the amount of side brushes?
Thank you for the content! I would really appreciate if you can also add the warranty and trial and return company policy information. This is just to know how well the companies back their products when they go faulty over time
Great test. Curious how the Eufy X10 performed if you tested it? It is a great value pick and would be good to know how it performs.
This is a great explanation of the new methodology! In future reviews, I hope you'll consider taking privacy into account. One of the reasons I would prefer a Eufy S1 Pro Omni over the technical top scorer is that it has independent data privacy certification, whereas most other robovacs don't address it at all
Very good point! I too appreciate the privacy score. I assumed many of the Chinese companies absolutely sell my floor plan without a doubt. As the Chinese government requires them to disclose all data.
How did the iRobots perform?
Hi. Great review as usual.
We have a considerable height difference between common areas hardfloors and bedrooms hardfloors. What would be the best robot vacuum (including mop will be better) to handle this height difference?. Thank you.
Would you consider testing eureka j20 vs eufy omni s1 pro ?
We can't make any promises but thank you for that suggestion. That really helps.
How is the perfomance affected when the docking stations are put between furniture or in a laundry or built in cupboard?
Can you add a bagless top 10 on the website?
Thank you for sharing.
I love this kind of video! It would be great if you could make a top list of the best budget robot & mop vacuums
X40 ultra? Did you use the max clean pad on full power? Weird. X40 in my testing did everything well
It's still on our Best Robot Vacuum list - vacuumwars.com/best-vacuum-cleaners/robot-vacuums/ - it just was outperformed in the mopping evaluations we performed here.
Most likely he’s on the bad firmware.
Same, I came from S7 maxv plus ultra or whatever, and the x40 blows it out of the water. Unsure why older gen bots are out performing better in his test, both for roborock and dreame, he needs to dive into that ASAP
Could this because of the newer models equip with dirt detection at the station, and its being programmed to conserve water by default? It would rather to re-mop the specific area with dirt detected, instead of being generous with water use on its entire mopping schedule
What about the new shark power detect 2in1? With the dropping pad?
Thanks
For the Eufy, what happens if it’s vacuuming/mopping and it comes across a wet spill? Since the wet roller is behind the dry vacuum bar, does it suck the liquid into the vacuum roller? Or if not how does it manage to avoid sucking up wet or damp food bits into the dry vacuum intake?
If I'm not mistaken, it shuts off the vacuum and side spin brush when those are detected. There are videos on it.
I don't agree with your rule that you turn off all mop features including the one to do multiple passes on dirty areas. That doesn't really make sense. The feature in itself will help it to clean better on the first run. Effectively the mop is being penalised because it's added feature is not being utilised.
I like that the mop tests are eveloving but I agree that the testing method is not what I would have done (and that's fine too).
Personally, I think it's odd to turn off features (not a real world situation), they washed and wrung out the pads for mops that can't clean themselves (not likely to happen in the real world), and they don't use solutions even if it's part of the system (not a real world situation). I also think the scoring if weighted very high towards moping but I'm sure there will be some household that feel a torture mop test is important.
No testing method will please everyone :)
So much value in such concise straight to the point time! Quality content - thank you!
Glad to hear it! Thanks!
hello, love the videos they have been really helpful. I wanted to know if you test iRobot Roombas, are they just testing so low they are not mentioned? If you do test them, can you provide the scores they got too, even if its super low?
Could we get a test comparing qrevo edge and curve to the qrevo master ?
The Curv is our #1 Robot Vacuum right now! We have finished our tests are working on the video review, but we just announced the update here: vacuumwars.com/vacuum-wars-updates-top-20-robot-vacuums/
Im guessing the q revo pro wasnt tested. I love that thing
Thanks for your review. I was hoping to see videos of each test and make my own assessment from that
Live to know which is best without a big base station and the height of the machines.
looking forward to a test on the new narwal freo z ultra, it's supposed to sense how dirty the stains are and go back and forth to the docking station to clean the mop and change the water until the stain is gone, does that count as one round or more?
0:33 I see you tested the Samsung Bespoke Jet Bot Combo AI. What score did it get?
How effective are these robots at navigating across door thresholds?
I can get a Dreame L10s Ultra for $320 refurbished with 2 year warranty. Worth it compared to a eufy L50/L60 for $150-225 respectively? In the same condition too
Hello. I don't have carpet in my house, just tile. What model do you recommend for me ? Thanks
Hi, which one is the Best Robot Vacuum Mop Combos for full house carpet flooring? Full carpet except for kitchen and bathroom.
Which one is suitable for pets also
would you consider testing the 3i S10 Ultra
We can't make any promises right now, but we'll see! It isn't available yet.
Congrats for the updated review process. I really enjoy your content! But, for machines that cost about 1500 euros, I would expect near perfect results, in a variety of situations. With that money you call literally buy an expensive steam cleaner, an expensive wet/dry vacuum (+extractor for upholstery) and a cheapo robotic vacuum and steam your floors in no time flat, blasting grime in seconds. Also Admittedly steam cleaning does not suck the mess, but neither these robot mops if I understand correctly. I really need such a magic vacuum in my life, but their usage scenarios seem to me very limited.
What if you came back because you forgot your keys in the morning, bringing in mud and you lunch with visitors right after work?
What if your kids throw wet food under the sofa. Will it clean it? Notify you that there is food in a concealed location that is unable to tackle (there's a new feature of the top of my head). Will probably remain there, untill you do your manual cleaning.
So for me these seem more luxury than convenience at the moment.
I love this. Well done in all your testing. Great work!
Can we get the mop test done for top cordless vacuums? (Ex Dyson submariner)
Will you be testing the Roomba Combo 10 Max?
It's not in the works right now but thanks for letting us know you'd be interested to see that.
@@VacuumWars Why not? Roomba is probably the most recognized and used name brand in the US for these types of things. This whole video is pointless if you dont include iRobot products.
Our review of the Roomba Combo 10 Max is up now!
Have you tested the shark versions?
Any thoughts on best one for mopping LVP floors.
Thank you for comparing these robots for their stain removal capabilities. I would love to see a comparison of these robots over glossy tiles. I have tried many robots including the top end Eufy robot but they all seem to leave tiles with either bad streaks or large water spots. This then requires you to mop again using conventional human powered mop. Would you be able to create a video comparing their tile mopping and leaving them shiny and dry capabilities? Thanks.
Great suggestion! We can't make any promises but that's a good thought! Thanks!
Any mop robot suitable for oily stained ceramic kitchen floor?
Hi there have you managed to get hold of the S10 Ultra yet?
Where can we see the list of each robot tested and how it performed. I am just seeing links to the top results
Does the Roborock Qrevo Master also exist without the whole station ? I will do the cleaning and refilling myself ... 🙂
Im here because my basic Bissell spinwave mop cartridge stopped working. I was thinking it would be helpful to have one that can self clean and offers mapping so Im hoping this video is helpful
We hope you find the information here helpful!
@VacuumWars it led to more research 😆 are you still using the Dreamtech L10S ultra in your own home?
Any chance you’ve done a comparison between the Roborock Q Revo Master and Dreame L10s Pro Ultra Heat Robot?
You should add a "best for hair(pet or otherwise)" category to the website, because I believe this is one of the areas where even expensive robot vacuums still fall down, and it's hard to tell which have the best combination of features and performance. Dust bin size, effectiveness of auto empty on hair filled dust bins, and how often(if at all) axle/brush maintenance is required are all factors.
Personally think this is more important than obstacle avoidance.
One vac I didn’t see was the Eufy X10 Pro Omni. Why was that excluded?
I also want to know about that
It's crazy how you don't have more subscribers. I love your content and how you put so much effort into every video. Great work as always!
Thank you very much!
I bought a Dreame LS10 in July on a sale and it didn't put any water down for the mopping. I turned to Reddit and found you have to go through a lot of effort to correct this. I got it to put out a little water, but it was still not enough to be mildly effective. Support was the biggest complaint on the forum and I had issues with that and ended up returning mine for a refund. Support and longevity needs to be addressed in reviews.
Any chance you got your hands on the Xiaomi X20+? We've got one in the family and I'm thinking whether to wait for X20 Pro/Max or go for the Qrevo Master which should have same features but for a slightly hogher price.
We are considering purchasing the S8 MaxV Ultra / Qrevo curv / Qrevo Master / Qrevo MaxV , but we have two main concerns regarding our flooring. Our floor is dark grey marble with white spots and veins. We are worried if this model will be able to clean efficiently without any issues on this dark surface and not get confused by the marble patterns. Additionally, it is a polished and shiny floor, and we are unsure if this robot's scrubbing is too aggressive and might affect the floor's shine. I look forward to your response. Please, help me.
Will you do a review on the Dreame L10s Pro Ultra Heat? I'm curious to see how it compares since it uses heat to mop?
Do you test I robot roomba vaccuums? Or are they that bad they don’t make your lists?
What’s the best budget option
Thank you for having an interest in the switch bot. Its not something I want personally but they have such big claims that I really wanted to see if it lived up to its marketing. It so far looks to be doing quite bad from what I can tell so I'm glad I didn't have my heart set on it.
For now I just have a Narwal T10 and a roomba J7+ which I think is a perfect combo until a good combo mop bot reaches the 700-800 dollar price point.
Will you be reviewing the Eufy Omni C20 soon?
I just had an epoxy floor put on my garage floor with grit finish for a non-slip surface.
All mops with pads or spinning heads has cloth, cotton or microfiber that comes off and leaves debris from them on the surface.
I need one with spinning nylon brushes which should work great. Been surfing the web for hours including commercial units, no luck.
Any ideas?
I love the new test, my only comment is that I would weigh stains removed on the first pass much higher, as I think it better reflects real world usage.
Most people don't run the robots four times, or even twice for that matter
I would do 8x for first pass removal, 4X for second pass, 2x for third, and 1x for forth
It will probably not change the ranking, but differences in the first pass removal
Please test dreame l10s mop performance. It is extremely popular and gets new models (gen 2, ultra heat, etc.) all the time just like the q revo line from roborock.