Best robot vacuum and mop combos under $300

Top pick: Roborock Q10 S5+ — the strongest all-rounder here. Roborock's navigation and mapping are the most reliable of this bunch, it vacuums and mops in one pass, and it docks into a self-emptying base so you're not touching dust for weeks. The high owner rating backs it up.

Who the others suit:

• TP-Link Tapo RV30 Max Plus — best if you want the most suction and the longest hands-off emptying interval; a solid budget alternative to the Roborock.
• Shark Matrix Plus — good for pet hair and mixed carpet, with a big retail footprint if you want easy returns.
• GOOVI bagless self-emptying combo — the cheapest way to get a real self-empty base; expect simpler navigation.
• AIRROBO L50+ — fine for small flats and hard floors, app and voice control included.

Skip the plain mopping robots and the Roomba Combo here: none of them empty themselves.