2023 Ultimate Robot Vacuum and Mop Comparison || Dreametech, Narwal, Ecovacs, Roborock, Roomba
I tested every flagship robotic vacuum and mop available in 2023 to figure out which one is the best.
Top Pick: Dreametech L10s Ultra
(AmazonUS): amzn.to/3IQTEzk
(AmazonCA): amzn.to/3URZx6b
(AmazonUK): amzn.to/3MBbF5K
Best Mop: Narwal Freo
(AmazonUS): amzn.to/43Ey5tP
(AmazonCA): amzn.to/3UQ5GQi
Best for 100% Hard Flooring: Ecovacs T10 OMNI
(AmazonUS): amzn.to/43gOUej
(AmazonCA): amzn.to/3uSYAzV
Best Roborock: Roborock S7 MaxV Ultra
(AmazonUS): amzn.to/3oI7ddx
Drying accessory:
(AmazonUS): amzn.to/3N79458
Buy instead of J7+ Combo: Roomba J7+
(AmazonUS): amzn.to/3IPIjQ9
(AmazonCA): amzn.to/433D08r
(AmazonUK): amzn.to/42meM7f
Other robots tested:
Roborock S8 Pro (AmazonUS): amzn.to/3oCev2t
Lefant T1 (AmazonUS): amzn.to/43foM3H
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00:00 Introduction
00:51 Robot Specs
05:33 Carpet Vacuum Performance
06:26 Hard Floor Vacuum Performance
07:16 Auto Empty Bin Performance
08:09 Pet Hair Clog Resistance
09:17 Human Hair Tangle Resistance
10:38 Mopping Performance
12:33 Mopping Capacity
13:31 Mop Washing Performance
14:30 Carpet Adaptation
15:19 Object Avoidance
16:55 Baseboard Damage
17:53 Smart Home Integrations
19:26 Conclusions and Recommendations
My robotic vacuum and mop recommendation video has been updated for 2023-2024: kzhead.info/sun/ZpWhpcmJqIBtiqM/bejne.html
Man, I can't imagine the amount of time spent here to come up with a proper testing methodology and perform all tests required. Informative, useful and fantastic review.
Seriously! This guy is amazing, and makes the old consumer reports magazines with an entire staff look like cliff notes.
This was seriously a great comparison test. I especially liked that you did the cotton ball test, hair tangle test and went full nerd when it came to Home Assistant. Very professionally done! You have added value to my day, thank you sir!
Great review! As a nerdy engineer, I love that you clearly use the scientific method to plan your tests. Keep up the good work. I’ll be shopping for a robot vacuum soon and will watch this video at least a few more times.
Once a science teacher, always a science teacher.
Same boat, these are hands down the best reviews anyone is doing and how I always thought they should be done. Take a lot of work of course, so really appreciate it
Did you end up buying one?
This is probably one of the most thorough and to the point comparisons I have ever seen. Not even an ounce of fluff. Thank you for your hard work!
I was looking to buy one for Amazon day but wasn't sure which model I should get - I can't describe how happy I was to see that YOU had a review for these (and only a month old)! You do the singular BEST reviews of products of anyone I've found on KZhead. THANK YOU for the time/energy/effort you put into these videos.
Incredible amounts of detail. Thank you for the methodical approach to testing. Looking forward to the Roborock Revo Q’s rotating mom design and how it stacks up against the Narwhal!
You have helped me with Home Assistant, and now you've proven that I've already got the best RoboRock version. Always appreciate your videos!
If only I could find review videos like this for all products I look up. Thank you for being so detailed and thorough.
Thank you for an amazing review. It's the most comprehensive review I've seen, which included the part on how well the cleaning pads are cleansed and ease of cleaning the base stations. These 2 items are incredibly important for real usage and is often left out in reviews. Thank you once again!
Amazing!! I can't believe you painted and re painted for wall test. Great methodology. Really hats off on the great way to lay it all out. This is the only video I will see to make my decision ! Will use your link! Thanks!
The amount of effort you put into this video is insane, awesome comparison which makes a purchase decision well founded. Thank you!
I just purchased a T10 Omni to replace a J7+ (non mop) and pretty much agree with the info here. I tried a little Bona floor cleaner (recommended for Roomba's) mixed in and it did not like that -- mop cleaning failed (complaining about overflow) and traction became a real issue, so much that it would end up driving in circles -- but I might try a lower mix ratio. The new T20 Omni has the lifting pads now and that is a feature I wish the T10 had because it sorta reduces the purpose of the auto wash if you have multiple hard floors separated by carpet as the robot will not travel across it with mops attached. Real poor showing from the Lefant given their reply, if you're going to charge above combos (and 3x some top-tier mop only robots), you better have the best performance. Ridiculous pricing from them.
This is the most thorough and extended testing video on robot vacuums by far. Thank you!
This was extremely helpful! Your time doing this is definitely appreciated!
The scientific approach is remarkable! I hope you'll be able to test the new Roborock Q Revo and see how it does against all the other models. Cheers!
Thank you so much for all the information and tests you performed! I was extremely helpful.
Thank you! exactly the video I was waiting for!!👍
Great video! Thanks for putting these test/list together.
Excellent video as always. It would be awesome if you could review the step down models as well (the budget oriented ones)
The amount of time you put for this video.. priceless! Thank you!
This is one of the best (if not the best) comparison testing of robot vacuums I have seen! Great job! The only thing that would make this better is if there was a link to a comparison spreadsheet of sorts as there is a ton of things to consider when making a final personal decision on which to choose.
I really appreciate the time you took to put this together. My Neato D7 has been amazing for 5 years but now that Neato is out of business, it's time to check out newer functionality. The Roborock S7 is looking pretty good
great review! also thanks for the home assistant local vs cloud differentiation :)
This is the exact video I was looking for. Thanks!!
Awesome review! I have owned the Roborock S7 Max Ultra for above a year now... But this is how much I love it..I have bought 2 now, because my first one ran over dog poop, which was the first time my dog has pooped in the house ever and he is 10 yrs old. I had just purchased my Roborock S7 Max Ultra and STUPIDLY I didn't feel like i needed to set the poop detection because my dog has never pooped in the house...long story short.. It was a huge mess, I tried to clean the robot and ended up with "cliff sensor error".. I ended up purchasing another one instead of going through the hassle of trying to get it replaced because I knew it was my fault.. Thats how much I love my Roborock! Even though it was very painful! I would hate to be without it, ever!
This is TRULY the most thorough & detailed robot vacuum video EVEEEER! Thank you for making all the tests realistic to what most people want their vacuums to do, instead of picking up eggshells and macaroni from the ground 😅 you have sold me on the dream tech! I had a roomba sJ7+ and I hated it so much I returned it and that’s how I landed on your channel, trying to find the best mopping robot vacuum for homes with carpet & hardwood floor AND pets 😊
Curious which did you buy or which would you buy. Lol. I’m going with your suggestion due to your comment
I needed help finding the best robot mop. Thank you!
Awesome review! Thanks for your determination for putting all of this together!
Thanks a lot. I really appreciate your precision and objectivity.
Great review! Thanks for what you doing!
This was so helpful, thank you!
❤😊 excellent professional review. I have been using the Roomba robots since they first came out and the competition has moved ahead of them by quite a margin. To solve the issue of damaging baseboards I have placed a soft White velcro strip on the bumper in front of the robot vacuum. It irritates me that my roombas keep on getting stuck in places they shouldn't and frequently stop working above the stairs. I have concluded that I will not purchase Roombas again. I have gone through four models over the past 15 plus years., and I'm going to watch your video several times before I make my next purchase. 😊 Thank you for sharing your tests with all of us out here . I truly appreciate you're clear solid review.❤
We had a older Roomba that would full speed ran into baseboards and furniture. It was always getting stuck or lost. To be fair though it was a more budget friendly option and that was years ago
I would rly recommend the j7 (not combo) if you aren’t looking for mopping! I ended up putting a piece of thick, clear tape on the front (the type meant for cars, like a 0.26 inch thick), and it doesn’t do any damage. Plus, the navigation is super smart and it hasn’t gotten stuck for me after a year of use!
@@georgebalan6201 If you think Roomba navigation is smart your mind will be absolutely blown by a high end LIDAR robot like the S7MaxV or L10s, they know exactly where they are in the house down to the centimeter.
Oh my god, such high quality video. Forget just a fantastic video, This is borderline inspiring for hardwork. Thanks!
Best overview I’ve seen, you’re killing it
Your review is very objective and practical. You have helped me narrow down my choice.
I spent all morning researching robotic floor cleaners. I started a list of my feature requirements then plopped my findings on a spreadsheet and just got confused. I came across this review which seemed to be the most objective, complete and clear. I especially liked the summary which based recommendations in relation to the buyer's most important requirements. I would have appreciated a little more review of the apps (not just smart home connectivity) but my research is now complete. Thank you Hook Up for hooking me up.
Hello, which one did you end up with?
The perfect video! You’re absolutely amazing. This is EXACTLY what I wanted to see.
Best robot vacuum video in youtube so far, summarizing each competitor with all the pros and cons and I totally agree with the conclusion part after watching all other reviews as well as trying some of those robots! Kudos, and thank you!
Wow!! Thank you for doing this. I will do for the narwal 💪🏽
You create amazing reviews! When I was looking to buy a projector, I followed your advice and went straight for the Nexigo. No regrets whatsoever - it's a perfect device at a great price for my usage. As for the vacuum cleaners, they're just a bit beyond my budget. Would you consider making a review in the future for mid-range robot vacuum cleaners? Thanks a lot for consistently producing such valuable reviews. You truly rock!
Absolutely amazing review!! Best I’ve ever seen so far.
This was very helpful and packed full of information! Thank you 🎉
One of the most well put togther comparison videos iv ever seen. Thank you sir. Well done.
I am so glad I watched this! I was meaning for Evovac.
phenomenal review...thanks so much for your efforts. you've really helped me choose !
Great review, thank you so much for doing it!! I bought the Roborock Q Revo on Prime day and it's really a game changer for me! I have 3 cats and have it set up to clean the house at night except my room. Love waking up to squeaky clean floors!! The only issue is it's not automatically emptying the dust bin once finished cleaning. I've tried looking at the options but haven't found a setting. tried a manual start and it worked fine, just not working for the scheduled cleaning. Any thoughts?
Amazing work! Congratulations!
This is the most comprehensive review... i subscribed instantly.🎉
I have zero carpet, no pets, and no long haired people. The Narwal Freo has been an absolute dream in my home. My only real complaint is that the mapping feature is a "one shot" approach. If you don't have every space available when you run the initial mapping task, there is no way to update the map to include a new space without starting over from scratch (it doesn't learn / adjust on the fly). Mopping was my main goal with this robot and it does a beautiful job!
I actually think that might be getting added to the app as we speak. Last week I noticed a prompt that said "new mapping area discovered, add now?" in the app. Clicking "add now" resulted in an error, but I think it's coming. I 100% agree that the Narwal Freo is the best mop on the market.
@@TheHookUp Excellent - that would be a really nice feature to have. I honestly don't mind the lack of integration with other smart home devices, but for the price of these robots - it's not unreasonable to expect that they should have that too.
Yeah, the “coming soon” integration section in the narwal app is frustrating.
Thank you so much for this!!!
Wow. Just wow. That was one hell of a comparison video.. thanks for making it!
Your reviews and comparisons are best and really care about the real world examples.
Intense review. Wow! incredible detail over others that seem to just read from the manufacturer's website. Thank you!
Boy. I came to see what to buy, more of confirming Dreametech and I got my final resolution and sanity check. You deserve more than my likes. Subscribed and gonna use your link to purchase it. Thank you so much.
so happy i made the right purchase! Was a fan of roborocks, but ended up with L10s right on time as Ill be moving in to my first house. The PrimeDay sale made it a no brainer buy + found an extra 5% off coupon code on top of the already amazing price! Thank you for your thoroughly but realistic review as always!
That prime day sale was nuts.
INCREDIBLE job with this, thank you so much.
I had to comment given how elaborate you tested. Thank you for the effort. I liked the review.
Regarding smart home control, don’t forget that iRobot has direct integration with August Smart Locks, MyQ garage doors, Yonomi Smart Lights (can turn on the lights when it enters a room because it’s vSLAM system requires light), and it works with IFTTT.
Hi, great reviews as always! Smart home integration is key, and I think all manufacturers can do better. I really wish mine would; report which room they are in, when did the last clean certain rooms, how is the water level in the tanks, just give me more data! I also do a similar schedule like you, but use NodeRed to let them be smarter so they run when we are away etc. I´m also using the X1 Omni and I got significantly better mopping performance with aftermarket thicker pads and I lay 1 credit card which I coped up so I can put one in the "docking" part of the spinner which holds the mop. This all forces the mops down more, you might run into issues where they might snag, but mopping is much better! I also belive the Ecovacs has shipped new mop holders which goes further down on newer batches of X1s. That might also explain why the T10 did so much better. I run the S7 MaxV and X1 omni and I find that the S7 does not pick up pet fur on carpets, which is a shame since that was the reason to add it. I find that having 2 vacuums is a sweet spot, since one might snag but sacrifices itself so that the next one can go on. Makes the probability of a failed clean 5-10% rather than 20%. At least in our home with 2x toddlers and a big dog.
Great review!! Very useful and thanks for the effort🥰
Extremely well done 👍🏼
Thank you for all the time you put into your testing. I am looking for a robot mop vac to use at our venue and have tried the X1 Omni but it can't handle the amount of square feet on its mapping program is there any that can handle 5,320 square feet?
Wow. That was a huge amount of info. Thanks heaps for all that effort making this vid. It’s seriously useful info.
This is by far the best review on YT. Very thorough, hardwork and genius review methodology 👍🏿👍🏿
Thank you SO MUCH for this thorough reviews! Would love to see an update with the new Q Revo to see how it holds against these :)
Great review! I have a lot of long hair and was about to get the Roomba, now I am not. Between that issue and many oriental rugs with fringe that I know the Roomba could have a keep out area for, back to the decision drawing board for me .
I love your video! Thank you for your time and effort.
Thanks for the detailed review.
Wow I’m so impressed at this comparison. You saved me so much research!!!! Thank you! Got any intel on the shark ai ultra 2-in-1? Thanks!
Amazing reviews Great work !!!! U helped us Alot
Thank you for coming up with such a comprehensive review! The amount of time & effort taken to bring it out is much appreciated! Any thoughts on the new Deebot X2 OMNI? Also, how would you rate Narwal Freo on regular carpeted floor (not rugs) with no pet hair in the picture?
God I am so happy you said there's no sponsors in this video. I have been trying to research but every review i've seen so far has "this video was sponsored by (xyz)." It just completely invalidates the review. They really talk up the specs of their sponsored robot and never tlak about downsides. Thanks for staying credible.
Good review, tho I had the irobot amazon alexa skill setup back in like 2019 before the acquisition. It worked pretty well, much better compared to roborock back in those days.
Lots of data on so many different models. Outstanding comparison information, very thorough and useful video. Thanks.
This was a fantastic review.i know it took a lot of time and effort to put out such great content. Thank you
Your experimental design is the real deal!
So comprehensive. Thank you.
Thank you, this was very helpful.
Great head to head testing as always Rob! I too think that robotic vacuums are a game-changer if you value your time and can afford them.
That's the way to make a comparison video ! thumbs up !!
great review thank you!
Slight correction: The Roborock vacuums can work with Alexa to do room specific cleaning using the Roborock app and Roborock skill. The correct verbiage for cleaning a specific room is "Alexa, Ask roborock to clean the {room name}".
Also for anyone that didn't know you can also add a routine in Alexa to send a custom command so you can make it activate when you say "Alexa, clean the {room name}" but actually sends "Alexa, Ask roborock to clean the {room name}" just to save saying that everytime
My Alexa Routines actually call Home Assistant Input Booleans, which execute scripts when they're activated, which directly feed data to the vacuum. That way, Roborock can vacuum (only vacuum, no mop) my house (or just certain rooms) for example, only if it's Sunday, after 5PM, and no one is home, automatically. Or, on a nightly basis, Roborock can vacuum only rooms that have had people in them more than 2 hours that day, leaving the other lesser-used rooms for the twice-weekly "vacuum everything" command. Alexa is VERY limited, and full of work-arounds to get what you actually want to do, done.
@@JasonPhipps Yeah, as always, home assistant is a cheat code for getting things to function exactly the way you want them to. However, I think that level of automation is still reserved for a very small population.
@@TheHookUp Maybe, sadly, because it's phenomenal, and more people should love it! Haha!
As a "technology guy" do you ever plan on addressing any of the security concerns? Roborock has been criticized for its data collection practices, which some users have found to be invasive. In 2020, Xiaomi, a Chinese electronics company, acquired a minority stake in Roborock. Xiaomi has been accused of ties to the Chinese government, which has raised concerns about the security of Roborock products.
Thank you for all your work done. Getting fed up with robot ai videos that are just amazon top 10 list with no actual testing or methodology. You the MVP
Those videos are the bane of my existence.
I was about to get the dreame but now I have ti wait until yoour review of the Shark AI ultra. Thanks for your excellent reviews.
do you have the full dimensions of the Dreametech L10S Ultra when it’s docked? I can find the individual dimensions of the robot and the base station but none on what the fully docked set up will be. appreciate your help!
Thank you for such a good review ! You made my purchase decision a lot easier.
What’s your decision
Amazing review. soo much effort putting this video. thank you
Omg the dedication!! New sub here❤!
Wow! What a review! You are like a MrBeast in vacuum industry😎
Any chance of looking at the Roborock S8 Plus or S8 for vacuuming performance? Every Review I have seen is for the S8 line is on the Pro which has auto lifting brush rollers something that is omitted on the S8 Plus and base model. I am curious if that vs the dual roller design is the cause of the reduced vacuuming performance.
Nice video, very informative. The only problem I have with these videos is the type of floor the robots are tested on. I have a hard wood floor with very large v shaped groves in my living room and I don't know the transition, but you can Google a picture for 'estrikken' tiles in my kitchen. Very uneven tiles with wide cement line between them... not the smooth laminated flooring. I have no idea how these robots will perform on my floors. Vacuum and mopping. Another thing I am concerned about is our chairs, also don't know the translation for 'sledepoot' chair'. Will it get stuck or be able to clean under the table at all? Other important things I have 2 cats (1 with long white hair) and 2 young children. And loose cables underneath dressers where the robot is probably able to reach. And I have Google Home and Homey as my smart home system I hope you can give me some advice about which one would be best for my situation of add a video of more challenging floors. I do hope there is a right robot vacuum for me cause it would really help out!
Wonderful review. I was going back and forth between the Dreametech L10s Ultra and the roborock q revo and this review helped me pick the L10s Ultra. How do you integrate yours into you smart home. Would you recommend Google Home, Home Assistant or something else? Are you using Valetudo?
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This is a great review! I would love to see a comparison between the Roborock S8 ultra vs Dreame L20 ultra. Thanks for sharing!
I recently got the Shark AI ultra 2 in 1. returned it in about a week. poor mopping on tile, poor suction. I got the dreame L10S ultra. its running now. the app experience varies depending on which app used. The dreame home app is better and more supported, but the MiHome app is required for Home Assistant integration. The MiHome app currently has a bug where the mop cleaning frequency will not save user selection. stuck on 'clean after each zone' which is too often! I had to do some trickery on the map to connect separate rooms so they show as 1 zone, or my main floor is just 1 zone. overall satisfied, but only thanks to home assistant and using my brain to work around some of the app limitations.
I like the dreamehome app much better than mi home.
Honestly one of the greatest videos I’ve watched
Have you tested or know if the Roborock can vacuum without issues tile floor that has slope of about 20 degrees from living room to kitchen?
I appreciate the excellent thorough reviews you always do on these. I've been using the Eufy RoboVac X8 Hybrid...only as a vacuum. I have never used it's mop function despite having hardwood floors in all of our bedrooms and tile in the kitchen and bath areas. I simply don't want to deal with regularly cleaning that mop pad manually, I dislike emptying the dirt bin as it is...but I'm willing to do it. I thought I would eventually be comfortable enough with the vacuuming that I would try out the mop...but so far no. I should have just got the standard version, oh well. As a vacuum, it has worked well. One glaring flaw is it just goes offline regularly and despite the presence of strong wifi, doesn't rejoin it. So I end up forgetting about it until weeks later when I realize it hasn't cleaned in a while. So yeah, I'm looking for a replacement. Another aspect I have to consider is how my father will react to it. He has dementia and while we've worked out his meds so he's no longer hostile with me, he doesn't usually react well to the robovac running around. So I schedule around where he is during the day.
I've never been impressed with the Eufy robovacs. Definitely too expensive for the technology that they offer. The dreametech app is one of the best I've seen as far as setting up custom schedules. I have also been very satisfied with my Dreametech D10+ ($399): amzn.to/42r8Ie4 that I have upstairs. My only gripe is that it has the old style roller with the bristles, so long hair tangles are an issue (the shot of the hair tangled roller in this video is my upstairs D10+).
@@TheHookUp yeah I got it around the same time I was getting all things Eufy after I found out Anker owned the brand (a brand I have used for 10+ years). I have since soured on them a bit and seen the flaws with some of their technology. So I'm not so hot on them now. The only thing that has consistently worked well is the smart lock we have.
I have the following on my Amazon wish list, and as of today the prices are; Ecovacs T20 Omni - $989 iRobot J9+ Combo - $1399 DreameBot L20 Ultra - $1499 Roborock S8 Pro Ultra - $1599 That's a huge price difference, do the prices reflect/justify the differences in performance and features? I'm finally ready to pull the trigger and buy one but decided between these is very hard. We have a home that is mostly tile and hardwood with throw rugs. We want the best, is that the Roborock? I'd love to see these four go side-by-side.