# Best robot vacuums under £500 Source: https://dockandmop.co.uk/best/best-robot-vacuum-under-500 Publisher: Dock and Mop. Picks are based on what the Amazon listings state, not on hands-on testing. Method: https://dockandmop.co.uk/how-we-pick Mop-washing docks used to sit well above this budget. Now several full stations, the kind that empty the bin, wash the mop and dry it, sit in the mid tier alongside simpler self-emptying bases. The question is no longer whether you get a dock but what the dock actually does. A base that only empties dust still leaves you rinsing mop pads by hand. A full station also refills water and dries the pads so they do not smell. Mop design matters too: rotating pads, a roller mop and a vibrating plate each press on the floor in a different way. This guide lines up seven robots on suction, dock jobs, mop type, obstacle sensing and runtime. Every figure comes from the product listing, and gaps are marked as not stated. ## Products ### 1. ECOVACS DEEBOT T50 Pro Omni Robot Vacuum Cleaner and Mop, Ultra Thin 3.25", Strong Suction 15000Pa, Zero Tangle 2.0, TruEdge Cleaning, AIVI 3D Avoidance, Auto-Vacuum, Wash Suction: 15,000 Pa; Dock jobs: Empties, washes and hot-air dries mops, refills; Mop: Extending mop (TruEdge 2.0); Obstacle sensing: AIVI 3D camera; Runtime: 200 min A low-profile robot, about 8 cm tall per the listing, with 15,000 Pa suction and an Omni station. Good for homes with low sofas and beds. In its favour: - At about 8 cm (3.2 in) tall it can reach under low sofas, beds and cabinets. - TruEdge 2.0 pushes the side brush and mop out towards walls and into corners. - The Omni station self-empties, washes the mop, dries it with hot air and fills water. Good to know: - The listing does not say whether the mop uses rotating pads or another design. - Dust bag size and how many days it lasts are not stated. ### 2. Lefant Robot Vacuum and Mop, 12000Pa Suction, 90-Day Self-Emptying, Obstacle Avoidance, Auto Mop Washing&Drying, All-in-One for Pet Hair Carpet, 5G WiFi Alexa/APP/iWatch Control, M3 Dock: Self-empty 3.2 L bag, 45°C mop wash, air drying; Runtime: Up to 220 minutes; Suction: 12,000 Pa; Mopping: Auto mop washing and drying; Navigation: 360° lidar The M3 brings mop washing and drying to a base that Lefant says tucks neatly under cabinets. With 12,000 Pa and up to 220 minutes, it is the most capable mopper for a small kitchen. In its favour: - Compact base tucks under cabinets, and still empties into a 3.2 L bag for up to 90 days. - Washes mops with 45°C water and dries them with cool air, according to Lefant. - Dual-band 2.4GHz and 5GHz Wi-Fi, useful in flats with crowded networks. Good to know: - The listing does not give the base station's height or width in cm, so measure your cabinet gap carefully. - A washing dock needs water tanks refilled and emptied by hand. ### 3. eufy X10 Pro Omni Robot Vacuum Cleaner With Mop, Carpet Detection Suction: 8,000 Pa; Anti-tangle: Auto-detangling roller, Pro-Detangle Comb; Auto-empty: 2.5 L bag, every 2 months; Mopping: Dual pads, 12 mm lift; Runtime: 180 min The roller brush spins in reverse while a comb flips down to strip off wrapped hair, so you are not cutting fur free by hand. A 2.5 L dust bag that lasts about 2 months suits steady shedders in a medium home. In its favour: - Roller brush reverses and the Pro-Detangle Comb flips down to remove wrapped hair automatically. - Station dust bag holds 2.5 L and only needs replacing every 2 months, per eufy. - Recognises over 100 objects such as wires, shoes and toys, even at night. Good to know: - 8,000 Pa is the lowest stated suction in this guide, so thick carpets may need extra passes. - Only 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi is supported, and pet waste is not listed among the recognised objects. ### 4. Shark Robot Vacuum & Mop Combo, Powerful Suction, Matrix Plus, 60-Day Debris Capacity, HEPA Bagless Self Empty Base, Sonic Mopping, Home Mapping for Pet Hair, Carpets & Hardfloor, Black/Gold, AV2610WA Suction: Not stated; Dock jobs: Bagless auto-empty, up to 60 days; Mop: Sonic mopping, 100 scrubs per min; Obstacle sensing: 360 degree lidar object detection; Runtime: 110 min A 2-in-1 Shark with sonic mopping and a bagless HEPA base, so no bags to buy. Best for pet homes that mainly need strong vacuuming with a light mop. In its favour: - Bagless base holds up to 60 days of debris and uses True HEPA filtration. - Matrix Clean makes a grid of passes over dirty areas for more thorough carpet cleaning. - Sonic mopping scrubs hard floors 100 times per minute, with a Matrix Mop option for stains. Good to know: - The base does not wash or dry the mop pads, so they need rinsing by hand. - No Pa figure is listed and runtime is a shorter 110 minutes. ### 5. iRobot Roomba Max 705 Combo Robot Vacuum & Mop + AutoWash Dock – Extending self-cleaning Roller Mop, Retractable Cover, Dual Brushes, Self-empties, Heat-Washes & Dries, Avoids Obstacles, LiDAR (White) Suction: 13,000 Pa; Anti-tangle: Dual rubber brushes; Auto-empty: Up to 75 days; Mopping: PowerSpin roller, heated; Runtime: Not stated PrecisionVision AI recognises pet waste, socks and cords and steers round them, a real plus with a puppy in the house. Dual rubber brushes handle fur and the AutoWash Dock gives up to 75 days of auto-emptying. In its favour: - PrecisionVision AI recognises pet waste, cords and socks and navigates around them. - Dual rubber brushes plus dual edge-sweeping brushes for hair along skirting boards. - AutoWash Dock gives up to 75 days of auto-emptying and heated roller washing and drying. Good to know: - Runtime and battery capacity are not stated in the listing. - The 13,000 Pa figure comes from the spec table only, as the bullets compare suction with older Roombas. ### 6. ECOVACS DEEBOT N20e Plus Robot Vacuum and Mop,with Bagless Self Emptying Station,10000Pa Powerful Suction,Anti-Tangle Technology,45-Day Capacity,300 Minutes Runtime,Perfect for Pet Hair Suction: 10,000 Pa; Dock jobs: Bagless auto-empty, up to 45 days; Mop: Mopping system (type not clear); Obstacle sensing: Not stated; Runtime: 300 min A big-battery robot with 10,000 Pa suction and a bagless self-emptying station. Suits large single-floor homes where one long run matters more than mop washing. In its favour: - Rated for 300 minutes per charge, the longest runtime in this guide. - The bagless station removes the need for dust bags and holds up to 45 days. - Carpet detection raises suction and avoids mopping on rugs automatically. Good to know: - The listing gives conflicting mop descriptions, so the mop design is unclear. - No camera or structured light avoidance is mentioned, only laser mapping. ### 7. DREAME D20 Plus Robot Vacuum and Mop, 13,000Pa Suction, Self-Emptying with 5L Dust Bag, DuoBrush for Pet Hair, LDS Mapping, App & Voice Control, Ideal for Hard Floors & Carpets (Black) Suction: 13,000 Pa; Dock jobs: Auto-empty into 5 L bag; Mop: Pad with 350 ml tank, 32 water levels; Obstacle sensing: Not stated; Runtime: 180 min A simpler setup with strong 13,000 Pa suction and a 5 L dust bag rated for up to 150 days. Suits vacuum-first homes that only want a light mop. In its favour: - Empties into a 5 L bag claimed to last up to 150 days, the longest interval here. - 13,000 Pa suction with the anti-tangle DuoBrush for long hair and pet fur. - 32 water levels and editable multi-floor maps in the app. Good to know: - The base does not wash or dry the mop, so it is behind the full stations on mopping. - No obstacle avoidance camera or sensor is described beyond anti-collision. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.