TP-Link Tapo RV30 Plus
No lab has tested it yet, so it is not in our ranking.
- up to 70 daysDust bag lastslonger than 7 of 9
- 180 minRuntime per chargelonger than 6 of 11
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| This model TP-Link Tapo RV30 Plus Best on 3 facts | Cheapest of the top 10 ILIFE A30 Pro Best on 2 facts | Highest score here Roborock S8+ Best on 2 facts | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price and ranking | |||
| Lowest price | – | € 164bol.com best | € 429bol.com |
| Score | not in our ranking | best | |
| Rank | – | rank 5 of 10 with an auto-empty station | rank 1 of 10 with an auto-empty station |
| Customer rating | – | – | – |
| Mopping | |||
| Mop type same on all | flat or vibrating pad | flat or vibrating pad | flat or vibrating pad |
| Mop lift on carpet higher is better | – | – | 5 mm |
| Station | |||
| Station same on all | auto-empty station | auto-empty station | auto-empty station |
| Dust bag lasts longer is better | up to 70 days best | up to 49 days | up to 49 days |
| Brush and obstacles | |||
| Anti-tangle brush | – | – | yes |
| Obstacle avoidance | – | – | 3D sensor (structured light) |
| Climbs thresholds up to higher is better | 20 mm best | 15 mm | 20 mm best |
| Size, noise and age | |||
| Robot height lower is better | 9.5 cm best | 9.5 cm best | 9.7 cm |
| Noise not judged | 60 dB | – | – |
| On the market since | – | – | March 2023 |
Facts as the maker states them. A dash means the maker does not name it. Each model’s page gives the source of every fact. Noise is the maker’s own figure, so we do not judge it, and a customer rating only counts from 20 reviews.
TP-Link Tapo RV30 Plus specifications
The numbers that matter first, then every fact by group. As published by the maker or the shop we read it from.
Consumables: a 4 l dust bag in the station, which lasts up to 70 days.
Dimensionsrobot and dock
From the published dimensions. The robot passes under furniture with 10 cm of clearance or more. The dock needs a spot 23 cm wide and 19 cm deep.
Suction and brushes 3 facts
- Suction power
Suction in pascal, as the maker measures it. More pascal helps on carpet, but it says little about how well the robot picks grit off a hard floor.
- 4,200 Pa
- Carpet detection
The robot notices when it drives onto a carpet. Most then raise their suction, and a mopping robot lifts its mop or leaves it at the dock.
- detects carpet and boosts suction
- Filter type
The filter the exhaust air passes through. A HEPA filter holds back fine dust and pollen, which counts if someone at home has an allergy.
- HEPA
Mopping 2 facts
- Mop type
How the mop is built: flat pads, two spinning discs or a roller. Discs press harder on dried-on dirt, a roller rinses itself while it works.
- flat or vibrating pad
- Water tank in the robot
How much clean water the robot carries. It sets how long it mops before a refill, which a dock does by itself.
- 300 ml
Dock 5 facts
- Empties the dust bin
The dock empties the robot’s dust bin, usually after every run. You only empty the dock’s bag or bin.
- yes
- Bagless
The dock collects dust in a bin instead of a disposable bag. No bags to buy, but you empty it yourself.
- no
- Dust bag capacity
How much the dust bag in the dock holds.
- 4 l
- Dust bag lasts
How long the maker says a dust bag lasts with daily use. With pets or a lot of carpet it is shorter.
- up to 70 days
- Dock size (w × d × h)
The width, depth and height of the dock. Measure the spot you have in mind, and leave room for the lid and for the robot driving in.
- 22.7 × 19.1 × 38.1 cm
Navigation and obstacles 8 facts
- Navigation
How the robot maps your home and follows that map. Lidar measures with a laser and works in the dark, a camera looks along and recognises more.
- LiDAR turret
- Climbs thresholds up to
The highest threshold the robot takes, as the maker states it. Measure your own: the step into a bathroom or onto a balcony is often higher.
- 20 mm
- Multi-floor maps
How many floor plans the robot keeps. With more than one it knows which floor it is on when you carry it up or down the stairs.
- 3
- No-go zones
How you keep the robot out of a place: a zone you draw in the app, a virtual wall or a magnetic strip on the floor.
- zones in the app, virtual walls
- Room-by-room cleaning
You pick one or more rooms on the map in the app, and the robot cleans only those.
- yes
- Recharge and resume
When the battery runs low in the middle of a run, the robot recharges and then carries on where it stopped.
- yes
- Stair-edge sensors
Sensors under the robot that see a drop, so it stops at the top of a staircase instead of falling down it.
- yes
- Works in the dark
The robot finds its way without daylight or lamps on, for example under a bed or during a run at night.
- yes
Robot 4 facts
- Robot height
How tall the robot is. It decides whether it fits under your sofa, bed or cabinet.
- 9.5 cm
- Robot diameter
How wide the robot is. Narrower gets between chair legs more easily, wider usually means a bigger dust bin.
- 34.3 cm
- Dust bin in the robot
How much dust the robot holds before you empty it. It matters less with an auto-empty dock, which empties the bin after every run.
- 350 ml
- Noise
The noise in decibels, in the setting its source names: makers mostly give the standard setting, shops often the highest. 65 dB is like a vacuum at half power, 55 dB like a conversation.
- 60 dB
Battery 2 facts
- Battery capacity
The capacity of the battery. It hints at the runtime, but how much the robot draws counts just as much.
- 5,000 mAh
- Runtime per charge
How long the robot cleans on one charge, at its quietest setting. After that it recharges and carries on where it stopped.
- 180 min
Smart features and warranty 3 facts
- Voice assistants
Which voice assistants the robot works with, such as Google Assistant or Alexa.
- Alexa, Google Assistant
- Scheduled runs
You set days and times, and the robot starts by itself, also when you are not at home.
- yes
- Wi-Fi band
Which Wi-Fi the robot connects to. Many robots only use 2.4 GHz, so check that your router still broadcasts it.
- 2.4 GHz
Sources: tapo.com
Frequently asked questions about the TP-Link Tapo RV30 Plus
Does the TP-Link Tapo RV30 Plus empty its own dust bin?
Yes. The station empties the robot’s dust bin after every run. The 4 l dust bag in the station lasts up to 70 days, the maker says.
Can the TP-Link Tapo RV30 Plus mop?
Yes, with a flat mop cloth under the robot.
Does the TP-Link Tapo RV30 Plus work with Alexa, Google Home or Siri?
It works with Alexa and Google Assistant.
How high a threshold can the TP-Link Tapo RV30 Plus climb?
Thresholds up to 20 mm, the maker says. Measure your own thresholds: the ones to a bathroom or balcony are often higher.
Does the TP-Link Tapo RV30 Plus fit under low furniture?
The robot is 9.5 cm tall, so it fits under furniture with at least 10 cm of clearance.
How long does the TP-Link Tapo RV30 Plus run on one charge?
180 minutes on its quietest setting. If the battery runs out sooner, it recharges and carries on where it was.
