Robot vacuum-mops that will clean your home | review

The number of active manufacturers in today’s robot vacuum-mop market is large, and it is already difficult to keep track of the new brands entering Israel. Among the more popular brands are Dreame, Roborock, and Ecovacs, recently joined by DJI, which is well known from the drone industry.

We’ve organized the robots currently available on the market for you, along with some of the deals offered by different companies.

Dreame recently launched in Israel the X60 Ultra Complete, which offers several upgrades compared to last year’s X50 Ultra (full review). It features a stronger suction power of 35,000 Pascals compared to 20,000 Pascals, which is expected to improve deep carpet cleaning. That said, even 20,000 Pascals is already very powerful.

Another improvement is obstacle and threshold climbing of up to 8.8 cm (in a double-step structure), allowing it to climb higher door thresholds or thick carpets. The previous model could handle obstacles up to 6 cm.

Additional differences include a higher hot-water temperature of 100°C compared to 80°C, which may help break down grease and improve mop cleaning and disinfection.

The Saros 20 is a vacuum-mop robot with one of the highest suction powers in its category - 36,000 Pascals - designed to handle fine dust, pet hair, and deep dirt from carpets and various floor types. The motor operates alongside an optimized airflow management system, enabling thorough cleaning even in corners and narrow passages, and maintaining stable performance under heavy dirt loads.

The robot features the StarSight Autonomous System 2.0 navigation system, combining sensors and 3D mapping for real-time object detection. It can recognize over 300 types of obstacles, compared to over 200 in the previous generation, allowing it to navigate intelligently, avoid obstacles, detect dirty areas, and adjust cleaning intensity based on surface type.

The AdaptiLift Chassis 3.0 system enables the robot to lift its chassis and cross obstacles up to a combined height of 4.5 + 4.3 cm. This capability solves one of the main challenges in multi-level homes, safe rooms, balconies, thick carpets, or transitions between rooms. In addition, the robot’s body is designed with a height of 79.5 mm, allowing it to enter under sofas, beds, and low furniture.

The docking station includes automatic dust bin emptying, automatic mop washing, and hot-air drying to reduce odors and maintain hygiene.

The Deebot X11 is equipped with 19,500 Pascals of suction power and the company’s roller technology, which uses dense nylon fibers to help remove stubborn stains. The roller cleans itself in real time and maintains continuous contact with the floor, preventing the transfer of dirt between different areas. In addition, TruEdge 3.0 technology enables edge, wall, and corner cleaning.

Another technology called AI Stain Detection 2.0 allows the cleaning method to adapt based on stain analysis. In cases of stubborn dirt, the system performs a pre-treatment using a dedicated cleaning solution. The robot can also detect stairs and includes a 4-wheel climbing system, allowing it to cross thresholds up to 4 cm.

The OmniCyclone docking station includes a cyclone-based dust collection system without disposable bags, making it more economical. The station separates dust from air and provides strong, consistent suction over time. It also performs deep roller washing with cleaning agents and hot-air drying.

DJI leverages its experience in aerial robotics for the ROMO, which comes with dual fisheye vision sensors and LiDAR sensors that allow it to detect very small obstacles - down to about 2 mm - such as cables, toys, and LEGO bricks.

It offers a strong suction power of 25,000 Pascals. The system includes carpet detection with automatic suction adjustment, as well as edge and corner cleaning mechanisms for tight spaces.

The P model also includes mopping capability using two mop pads. The docking station cleans the pads using high-pressure water jets, dries them with hot air, and automatically empties the dust bin, enabling long autonomous operation with minimal maintenance.

DJI also developed a noise reduction mechanism in the docking station, using dedicated acoustic channels that reduce dust-bin emptying noise by about 80%, down to around 65 decibels. During operation, the robot itself runs at about 53 decibels in standard cleaning mode, providing a quieter user experience.

The Omni E28 is a vacuum-mop robot that also offers fabric and upholstery cleaning. In addition to 20,000 Pascals of suction power, it includes a dual spiral mop brush (DuoSpiral) designed with a gap that prevents hair tangling. It uses a HydroJet system that scrubs dirt, washes the brush with clean water and cleaning solution, and squeezes dirty water into a separate tank. The system applies a downward pressure of 1.5 kg for deeper cleaning.

The onboard water tank is detachable and includes a carrying handle, allowing it to be taken to sofas or other furniture for targeted cleaning using a dedicated attachment. However, the tank does not include a battery and requires a power cable connection during operation for carpet or upholstery cleaning.

Xiaomi’s 5 Pro model is equipped with multiple cameras for object recognition, dirt detection, and navigation (RGB camera, dual infrared cameras, and a 3D infrared projector). The company claims it can recognize 47 types of objects and dirt, including cables, socks, stems, and leaves. It can adjust cleaning plans and operate at night using automatic LED lighting based on ambient light conditions.

This model offers 20,000 Pascals of suction power. The top-mounted laser sensor can rise and retract into the body to adapt to low-clearance environments up to 8.8 cm. It also features side arms for the side brush and right mop pad, enabling effective edge and corner cleaning.

The docking station performs self-cleaning, dust emptying, and mop washing with hot water at 80°C, followed by hot-air drying.

The Roomba Combo 705 Max enters the market with technologies that significantly reduce the gap between it and competing models. Its roller system helps mop floors instead of the traditional cloth used by the company in the past. Instead of lifting the roller when it reaches carpets, it uses an automatic cover that prevents wetting carpeted areas entirely.

The internal system keeps the roller continuously wet and clean during operation and can extend slightly to reach wall edges more effectively.

iRobot has also transitioned in this model to LiDAR-based mapping technology, similar to Chinese competitors, rather than relying solely on camera-based vSLAM navigation. The robot includes two side brushes instead of one, allowing faster sweeping of debris into the suction path.

The docking station is designed like a furniture piece, with a shelf-like top. It provides dust emptying and self-cleaning functions, including heating and drying the roller to prevent bacteria and odors.

The JONR X1 Max features 20,000 Pascals of suction power and wide mop pads. It includes a dual system for cutting hair and pet fur on the brush, along with a cleaning and disinfection system using 75°C hot water and 45°C hot air drying. When crossing carpets, the robot lifts its mops up to 10 mm to prevent wetting. It can also climb obstacles up to 30 mm, including entering safe rooms.

The X1 Max can detect over 150 types of obstacles. Among other things, it avoids contact with pets, shoes, clothes, electrical cables, and even animal waste. It operates quietly at 61 decibels. It also includes a docking station for automatic dust emptying, mop washing, and drying.