Recently, robot vacuums have improved a lot. Today, robot vacuums can clean your home, pick up pet hair, and clean up your pet’s poop, and the Saros Z70 can even pick up small objects like socks and toys. But not all of them are good for vinyl plank floors.
They all have their pros and cons. Today, we’ll talk about robot vacuums that can be great for you if you have luxury vinyl plank floors in your home. Before buying a robot vacuum for LVP floors, there are a few things to keep in mind. For instance, robot vacuums with soft rubber or silicone wheels and non-scratch brushes will be a better option, as they are gentle on delicate surfaces. Always avoid robot vacuums like the Shark IQ Robot RV1001AE and the Roomba 600 Series, as they have aggressive bristle brushes that can scuff or dull the vinyl. Robot vacuums with efficient mopping and controlled water output are a huge plus (vinyl and excess moisture don’t mix well).
Our Top Picks
- Roborock Saros 10R
- Dreame X50 Ultra
- Ecovacs X9 Pro Omni
- Eufy Omni E25
- Mova P50 Ultra
Roborock Saros 10R
The Saros 10R is the thinnest robot vacuum ever by Roborock so far. It features a 3.14-inch profile and StarSight Autonomous System 2.0. Being a flagship model, this robotic vacuum is packed with features like an upgraded navigation system, stronger suction power, and better mapping, which makes it one of the best options for vinyl plank floors (LVP).
It provides one of the best obstacle avoidance systems on the market. The only robot vacuums that match its obstacle avoidance are the Narwal Freo Z Ultra and the Dreame X50 Ultra.Â
The Saros 10R is also the winner when it comes to mopping compared to the Saros 10. The Saros 10R uses two spinning mopping pads. It can also swing one of its pads outward to clean near baseboards. The Saros 10R is able to recognize over 108 different types of objects, and it can recognize objects as small as 2cm x 2cm. This vacuum is able to avoid charging cables, which is one of the most common things that gets stuck in robotic vacuums.
Reasons to buy:
- Excellent mopping and suction powerÂ
- Great mopping ability
- One of the best obstacle avoidance on market
Reasons to avoid:
- Premium Price Tag
Dreame X50 Ultra
This is Dreame’s new flagship model, and it also comes with built-in retractable legs. These automatically extend to help the robot cross over any obstacles; this includes sill thresholds and more, and the robot can even lift one or both legs depending on what it needs to cross.Â
The Dreame X50 Ultra‘s all-in-one power dock is one of the best features. This thing has a ton of different features to make it great for LVP floors. This robot is a lot easier and maintenance-free. First off, it cleans the mop pads with hot water and dries them with hot air as well, so this keeps the mop pads bacteria-free by making sure they are properly dried.
Next, it also has auto-empty for dirty water and debris. Auto water refilling and auto solution refilling, which mixes and distributes the cleaning solution to the robot, and to make things even easier, the Dreame X50 Ultra also has a water hookup kit that can automatically refill and drain both water tanks for you. Definitely a very cool feature that lets this vacuum enter clean areas where other vacuums would simply get stuck.
Reasons to buy:
- Excellent mopping and suction ability.
- Good battery life.
- Retractable legs.
Reasons to avoid:
- Higher price point.
Ecovacs Deebot X9 Pro Omni
The Ecovacs Deebot X9 Pro Omni is the best robot vacuum from Ecovacs and might be one of the top robot vacuums, according to our testing and rating. This is the Deebot X9 Pro Omni, which has the most insane specs we’ve ever seen in any robot vacuum. This AI robot vacuums, mops, and self-cleans. The X9 Pro cleans the roller as it cleans the floor. The X9 Pro’s mopping function is the best robot mop I have ever seen. The patented Osmo Roller Mop applies 16 times more downward pressure compared to dual-plating mops. So even tight corners and angled baseboards are cleaned very well, and other vacuum robots just can’t do this.
One of the best features is the automatic wet mop mode. The robot will shut off the side brushes and main brush while mopping, which stops smearing and ensures a cleaner result. It adjusts everything on its own, based on the cleaning task. Many vacuums can mop, but they don’t separate functions this well. The X9 Pro gets it right every time.
Reasons to buy:
- Great suction power of 16,600Pa.
- Quiet operation
- Boosted Large-Airflow Suction Technology
- Ozmo Roller Instant Self-Washing Mopping Technology
- 150 days between manual refills.
Reasons to avoid:
- Premium price tag.
- Horrible app control
Eufy Omni E25
The Eufy Omni E25 is a complete robot vacuum cleaner with suction power of 20,000Pa and a base for managing clean and dirty water. Just like the other top Eufy robot vacuums, the Omni E25 is also equipped with the HydroJet system. This system cleans the mop roller while cleaning to ensure that the E25 is running with a clean mop roller.Â
One of the most impressive features of the E25 is the HydroJet system. The E25 Omni is also equipped with their revolutionary floor-washing system. Most robot mops struggle with real-time self-cleaning, which results in the robot dragging a dirty mop around the floor until it’s completely filthy. This leads to a dirty mop spreading grime across your entire home.Â
The HydroJet system addresses this by performing self-cleaning at high speeds of 180 RPM, scrubbing the mop 360 times per minute using dual internal scrapers. After cleaning, the E25 Omni applies 1.5 kg of downward pressure to mimic hard scrubbing to scrub the floor. That’s something not found in any other vacuum we have tested.Â
Reasons to buy:
- Strong suction power of 20,000Pa
- Uses HydroJet system
- Priced at only $899
Reasons to avoid:
- Weird navigation pattern
Mova P50 Ultra
The Mova P50 Ultra vacuum provides a lot of features with a price tag of only $999. It provides one of the best suction powers of 19,000 Pa. It provides accurate and precise navigation. This vacuum is a great pick for under $1000. It has all the features that you can expect from a premium robot vacuum model. Including the all-in-one dock, carpet sensors, LiDAR navigation, no-go zones, and object avoidance.Â
In our testing, the Mova P50 Pro Ultra did an excellent job mopping the floor. It was able to clean all the muddy prints in just one pass. And if we look in the app, we can see it’s got a muddy print there. After cleaning the muddy prints, it went back to just mopping and vacuuming. And I’ve got it mopping in the floor direction. The floor we tested this vacuum on is vinyl plank flooring. So using the app, I’ve set it to mop in the direction of the flooring. After it was done cleaning, it went back to the base station. At the base station, it will clean its mop pads and then dry them using hot air.
Reasons to buy:
- Powerful suction of 19,000Pa.
- Removable and liftable mop pads
- Accurate and precise navigation
Reasons to avoid:
- App can be laggyÂ
Final Thoughts
The best robot vacuum for LVP floors depends on your needs and the budget you are ready to spend. If budget is no issue for you, then our recommendation is definitely to go for the Roborock Saros 10R. This robot vacuum has exceptional suction power and provides many great features that will add convenience to your cleaning. If you want the best mopping robot vacuum, then the Dreame X50 Ultra is a good option. This robot is a lot easier and maintenance-free and has retractable legs, which makes it one of the best robot vacuums.
If you want something under $1000, then the Mova P50 Ultra and Eufy Omni E25 are really good options. They might have some features missing compared to the Dreame X50 Ultra and Saros 10R, but they still provide exceptional cleaning performance on LVP floors.