Start by choosing a robot whose test results match your floors, carpets and home layout, rather than relying solely on the advertised power. A docking station can reduce some of the manual work, but brushes, filters, sensors and tanks still need looking after. For stairs, skirting boards, furniture and spot cleaning, keep a manual vacuum cleaner to hand.
If you have a mix of tiles, wooden flooring and carpets, prioritise test results for each surface, including edges, corners and carpets, rather than focusing on a single power rating. Que Choisir tests these areas and floor coverings separately.
When cables, toys, socks or pet hair are often left on the floor, obstacle detection and an anti-tangle brush become important. Les Numériques nevertheless advises putting small objects away before starting a cleaning cycle.
Scheduled cleaning and a docking station can reduce the need to empty the dustbin manually. However, you will still need to maintain the bags, brushes, filters, mops, tanks and sensors.
Start with your floor coverings and home layout, then assess the level of automation and which manual tasks you are happy to keep.
| Priority | What to check | Your needs |
|---|---|---|
| Results on floors and carpets | Look for comparable tests on hard floors, wooden flooring, carpets or rugs, edges and corners. Also check the test conditions for fibres, crumbs and debris. | I want results suited to my floor coverings, especially if my home combines hard floors, wooden flooring and carpets. |
| Navigation and obstacles | Compare tests covering obstacle detection and measure the clearance beneath your furniture. Navigation systems can respond differently depending on the objects they encounter. | The robot should move around without getting stuck too often or leaving large areas untouched. |
| Useful automation | Distinguish between dustbin emptying, mop washing or drying, and refilling. Separately check which maintenance tasks remain for the filters, brushes, bags, sensors and tanks. | I want to reduce repetitive chores without assuming that a docking station eliminates all maintenance. |
| Mopping hard floors | Use this feature only on compatible hard floors and check tests involving clearly defined stains. Do not apply results obtained on tiled floors to solid wood flooring. | I want maintenance cleaning for hard floors, but I will still clean demanding stains manually. |
| App and data | Check compatibility with your phone, whether the model is supported in the app, the sharing settings, and the options for accessing or deleting data. | I need to be able to schedule cleaning while protecting my account, Wi-Fi and data. |
Useful results also depend on the type of floor, carpets, fibres, edges, corners, navigation and maintenance. Independent testing protocols assess these elements separately.
Compare tests carried out on surfaces similar to those in your home and treat Pa as manufacturer data, not as sufficient proof of overall performance.
Que Choisir finds that mopping performance varies between models and that the relevant tests cover tiled floors in particular, rather than all types of flooring.
Use this function only on compatible hard floors and for routine maintenance cleaning. Check the exact model and keep manual cleaning for stubborn dirt.
A docking station automates certain tasks, but its performance needs to be checked, while filters and tanks still require regular attention.
Before buying, check which consumables are compatible, their reference numbers and the maintenance tasks listed in the model’s documentation.
Bags, filters, brushes, mops and any cleaning products add to your consumables and maintenance time.
A robot controlled through an app exchanges data with your smartphone, home network and, depending on the settings, the manufacturer’s services.
CNIL recommends changing the default settings, using a strong password for your account and Wi-Fi, limiting data sharing, and checking how data can be accessed and deleted.
Dreame offers robot vacuum cleaners with mopping functions, including models with docking stations. The L40s Pro Ultra appears in a Les Numériques selection and is sold through the manufacturer’s French shop.
The Roborock range includes connected robot vacuum cleaners with mopping functions, docking station options, mapping and French-language support.
The DEEBOT range includes robot vacuum cleaners with mopping functions, including ultra-thin models and multifunction docking stations.
Joybuy options for robot vacuum cleaners with mopping functions and docking stations, designed for scheduled cleaning on hard floors and carpets. Check the advertised features and make sure they suit your home before buying.
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Worth considering for mixed flooring with carpets and for reducing some manual tasks with the help of a docking station.
Mopping function, Dual Anti-Tangle system, adaptive lift chassis, FlexiArm edge cleaning and hot-water mop washing at 75 °C.
Les Numériques noted limitations near walls and with certain obstacles for the Qrevo Edge, so putting small objects away is still advisable. Also check app compatibility and suitable consumables.
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This option combines vacuuming, mopping and a docking station for frequent cleaning on hard floors and carpets.
OZMO roller, ZeroTangle 3.0, TruEdge 2.0, hot-water washing, hot-air drying and an all-in-one Omni docking station.
Remember to empty the dirty water, refill the clean water and regularly maintain the brushes and filters. Check the exact model’s performance on your carpets, edges and around obstacles.
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It is suitable for scheduled cleaning on hard floors with carpets if you are happy to accommodate and maintain a docking station.
OZMO Turbo 2.0 rotating mops, ZeroTangle 3.0, TruEdge 2.0 edge cleaning, Omni docking station and mop washing at 75 °C.
The advertised power does not guarantee results on carpets, edges or in corners. The mopping function is intended for compatible hard floors.
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Consider it if emptying the dustbin less often and managing hair or pet hair are important to your routine.
Docking station, FlexiArm mops, dual anti-tangle system, hot-air drying, obstacle avoidance and intelligent navigation.
Bags, brushes, filters, mops and tanks still need to be checked. Check the reference numbers for compatible consumables before buying.
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This option combines vacuuming and mopping for hard floors and carpets, with particular attention to human and pet hair.
Anti-Wrap technology, liquid detection, brush lift, hot-water cleaning at 75 °C and an advertised self-cleaning function.
A self-cleaning function does not replace checking the brushes, filters, sensors and tanks. Also check the app, data settings and consumables.
Look for tests that measure hard floors, wooden flooring, carpets or rugs, crumbs, fibres, edges and corners separately. Que Choisir’s testing protocol includes measurements on carpets and along walls; a Pa rating alone cannot be used to compare these results.
No. It may empty the dustbin and, depending on the model, wash, dry or refill the mops, but brushes, filters, sensors, bags and tanks still need monitoring. In its test of the Deebot T50 Pro Omni, Les Numériques noted in particular that the filter becomes clogged quickly and that automatic emptying is not always effective.
No. Que Choisir assesses this function on tiled floors and advises against using it on wooden flooring, particularly solid wood. Mopping results can vary between models, including those with rotating or vibrating mops.
Before buying, check that the app supports your operating system and the model you are considering, then review the account and privacy settings. CNIL recommends changing the default settings, protecting your smartphone and Wi-Fi, limiting unnecessary data sharing, and checking how data can be accessed and deleted.
Not for complete cleaning. Les Numériques’ comparisons indicate that robots cannot go up or down stairs and do not clean furniture or skirting boards. A manual appliance remains useful for these tasks and for spot cleaning.