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Best Robot Vacuum Without Mopping? Here’s our Pick

If youโ€™re in the market for a robot vacuum without a mopping system, consider how it handles debris on both hard floors and carpets, how deeply it cleans, and what intelligent features can simplify your cleaning routine. Hereโ€™s our current front runner and what to look for.

Stain Scores and Streaks: How We Developed a Better Mopping Test

Robot Vacuum Mops Evaluations Review

Weโ€™ve been a bit obsessed lately with finding a reliable way to objectively test and score robot vacuum mop combos and upright electric mops. While we do evaluate how well these machines tackle stains, weโ€™ve also realized the need to measure water usageโ€”since using too much water may lead to streaks on your floors or possibly leave messes behind. So in this review, we are taking this challenge head on; explaining why water usage matters, walking you through our new testing methods, and revealing how these findings have changed our rankings and overall methodology!

Ultimate Roborock Breakdown: 2025 Buyer Guide

roborock buyers guide

If youโ€™re overwhelmed by Roborockโ€™s sprawling lineup, youโ€™re not alone. This guide distills the key differences among each seriesโ€”Q, S, Qrevo, and Sarosโ€”so you can decide which features are worth paying extra for and which you can skip. From budget-friendly models to premium robots with cutting-edge capabilities, weโ€™ll help you focus on the must-know points and find a Roborock that fits both your home and your wallet.

Roborock S8 MaxV Ultra vs Dreame X40 Master – Battle of the Plumbots

Roborock S8 MaxV Ultra vs Dreame X40 Master ยฉVacuum Wars

Welcome to Vacuum Wars, where we take an in-depth look at two of the most advanced robot vacuum mop combos on the market: the Roborock S8 MaxV Ultra and the Dreame X40 Master. Both of these “plumbots” boast plumbing-integrated water refill and drainage systems, bringing us closer to fully automated floor care. Over the past few weeks, weโ€™ve tested these models extensively. Letโ€™s dive into the results and see which one came out on top.

Shark PowerDetect Robot Vacuum Review

Shark PowerDetect Robot Vacuum ยฉVacuum Wars

Welcome to Vacuum Wars and to our review of the Shark Power Detect Robot Vacuum. This latest offering from Shark comes with several all-new features. We bought one and put it through all kinds of tests over the past few weeks, and in this review, weโ€™ll go over the pros and cons. At the end, weโ€™ll reveal if the Shark Power Detect made the Vacuum Wars Top 20 Best Robot Vacuum list.

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Christopher White is the CEO of Vacuum Wars, the premier YouTube channel dedicated to vacuum cleaner reviews. Over the past eight years, Vacuum Wars has become a trusted resource, meticulously reviewing hundreds of robot vacuums, cordless vacuums, carpet cleaners, and various floor care products. Known for their comprehensive in-house testing, Vacuum Wars has built one of the most extensive databases of vacuum cleaner metrics available. Under Christopherโ€™s leadership, the channel has maintained a strict no-sponsorship policy, ensuring that all reviews remain unbiased and trustworthy. This dedication to integrity has garnered a loyal following of over 300,000 subscribers who rely on their expert advice. Christopher is also a recognized authority on robot vacuums, boasting one of the largest private collections of these devices worldwide. Learn more.

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