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TP-Link Tapo RV30 Max
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| This model TP-Link Tapo RV30 Max Best on 1 fact | Highest score here Roborock Q7 L5 Best on 6 facts | Cheapest of the top 10 iRobot Roomba 105 Combo | |
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| The lowest price today at a store that ships to you, shipping included. A price with an asterisk comes from a store abroad, and its shipping cost is our own estimate. Lowest price | – | $159Roborock (brand store) best | $319iRobot (brand store) |
| Our own score out of 10: 60% test-site results, 25% store ratings and 15% the maker’s facts. Price does not count. Score | not in our ranking | best | |
| The average of the stars buyers give at the stores, with the number of reviews behind it. We only compare it from 20 reviews. Customer rating | – | – | – |
| The test sites that have tested this model, each linked to its own review. Tests | – | Vacuum Wars | Just A Dad Approved |
| 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. In this comparisonWhen it matters
When it matters less
Source
| 5,300 Pa | 8,000 Pa best | 7,000 Pa |
| How long the robot cleans on one charge, at its quietest setting. After that it recharges and carries on where it stopped. In this comparisonWhen it matters
When it matters less
Source
| 150 min | 180 min best | 120 min |
| 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. In this comparisonWhen it matters
When it matters less
Source
| 0.9 in (22 mm) best | 0.8 in (20 mm) | 0.8 in (20 mm) |
| How tall the robot is. It decides whether it fits under your sofa, bed or cabinet. In this comparisonWhen it matters
When it matters less
Source
| 3.9 in (10 cm) | 3.9 in (9.9 cm) best | 4.1 in (10.4 cm) |
| How far the robot lifts the mop when it drives onto a carpet. From about 0.4 in (10 mm) a medium pile stays dry. When it matters
When it matters less
Source
| – | no | – |
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.
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TP-Link Tapo RV30 Max specifications
The numbers that matter first, then every fact by group. As published by the maker or the store we read it from.
TP-Link · on the market since October 2024
Robot height3.9 in
Climbs thresholds up to0.9 in
Runtime per charge150 min
Suction power5,300 Pa
Noise while cleaning55 dB
Dimensionsrobot and dock
From the published dimensions. The robot passes under furniture with 4 in of clearance or more.
Suction and brushes 5 facts
- Suction power
Among the models we track
5,300 Pa on this model
Lowest
450 Pa Highest
42,000 Pa Middle
6,000 PaLower than 538 of the 998 models we track.
When it matters
- Deep-pile carpet and rugs, where dust sinks in.
- Pet hair, sand and crumbs trodden into fibers.
When it matters less
- On hard floors the gain from a higher figure is small: the dust lies on top.
Source: tapo.com · checked on Sep 25
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.
- 5,300 Pa
- Anti-tangle brush
When it matters
- Long hair and pet hair, which wrap around a bristle brush.
- Homes where you would rather not cut hair off the brush.
When it matters less
- Short hair and few pets hardly tangle anyway.
Source: tapo.com · checked on Oct 10
A brush that guides hair to the side instead of letting it wind around the shaft. It saves the cutting work in homes with long hair or pets. On this model: Assumed, not a stated fact: the maker's full specification does not name it, so we take it as no.
- no (assumed)
- Extending side brush
When it matters
- Corners and edges along baseboards, where a round robot leaves a strip of dust.
- Rooms with many walls and furniture edges.
When it matters less
- In open rooms with few corners it adds little.
Source: tapo.com · checked on Oct 10
The side brush swings out in a corner or along a baseboard, so the dust there is swept in too. On this model: Assumed, not a stated fact: the maker's full specification does not name it, so we take it as no.
- no (assumed)
- Carpet detection
When it matters
- Rugs and carpets, where the robot should raise its suction.
- Mopping in a home with rugs, which have to stay dry.
When it matters less
- Without carpets or rugs it has nothing to detect.
Source: tapo.com · checked on Oct 2
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
When it matters
- Dust allergy or asthma, where the exhaust should not blow fine dust back into the room.
- Pets, whose dander floats in the air.
When it matters less
- Without allergies a simple filter catches what you can see.
Source: tapo.com · checked on Oct 2
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 5 facts
- Mop type
When it matters
- Homes with a lot of hard floor that you want mopped, not just wiped.
- Dried-on dirt in a kitchen, which spinning pads or a roller scrub off better than a dragged cloth.
When it matters less
- If you only vacuum, the mop’s build decides nothing.
Source: tapo.com · checked on Sep 26
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
- Mop extends to the edges
When it matters
- Kitchens and hallways where dirt gathers along the baseboard.
- Homes with many corners and table legs.
When it matters less
- In open rooms the strip it leaves along the wall is small.
Source: tapo.com · checked on Oct 10
The pad slides out along a wall or a baseboard, so the last few inches are mopped as well. On this model: Assumed, not a stated fact: the maker's full specification does not name it, so we take it as no.
- no (assumed)
- Automatic mop detach
When it matters
- Homes with carpets or rugs that should stay dry.
- High-pile rugs that no mop lift clears.
When it matters less
- Without carpets the mop can stay on.
Source: tapo.com · checked on Oct 10
The robot leaves the mop at the dock before it vacuums a carpet, so the carpet never gets wet. On this model: Assumed, not a stated fact: the maker's full specification does not name it, so we take it as no.
- no (assumed)
- Mop refreshed while mopping
When it matters
- Large hard floors, where a mop that is never rinsed spreads dirt around.
- Kitchens with sticky spills.
When it matters less
- In a small home the mop does not get dirty enough in one run for it to matter.
Source: tapo.com · checked on Oct 28
The robot returns to the dock during a run to rinse the mop, instead of pushing dirty water around. On this model: Assumed, not a stated fact: the maker's full specification does not name it, so we take it as no.
- no (assumed)
- Water tank in the robot
When it matters
- Large hard floors mopped in one go.
- A robot whose dock does not refill it during a run.
When it matters less
- With a dock that refills the robot during the run, the tank’s size hardly matters.
Source: tapo.com · checked on Oct 28
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 6 facts
- Empties the dust bin
When it matters
- Pets, sand or a large home, which fill the bin every run.
- Dust allergy, since you rarely touch the dust yourself.
When it matters less
- In a small home with little dust, emptying the bin by hand takes a moment.
Source: tapo.com · checked on Sep 25
The dock empties the robot’s dust bin, usually after every run. You only empty the dock’s bag or bin.
- no
- Washes the mop
314 of the 397 models we track have this.
When it matters
- Mopping several times a week, when rinsing pads by hand gets tiresome.
- Kitchens and hallways, where a mop picks up a lot of dirt.
When it matters less
- If you rarely mop, washing the pads by hand is little work.
Source: tapo.com · checked on Sep 25
The dock washes the mop for you, so you do not rinse it by hand.
- no
- Dries the mop
When it matters
- Mopping often, since a damp mop in the dock starts to smell.
- Humid rooms, where a mop dries slowly.
When it matters less
- If you take the pads off and wash them yourself, you will not miss it.
Source: tapo.com · checked on Sep 25
The dock dries the mop afterwards, so it does not sit there wet and start to smell.
- no
- Hot-air drying
260 of the 335 models we track have this.
When it matters
- Mopping daily, when the mop barely dries before the next run.
- A smell from the dock in a warm or humid home.
When it matters less
- If you mop only now and then, cold air dries the mop in time.
Source: tapo.com · checked on Sep 25
Drying is done with warm air instead of cold. It is faster and it helps against smell.
- no
- Dispenses detergent
When it matters
- Kitchens and greasy floors, where water alone leaves a film.
- Not wanting to add cleaner by hand each time.
When it matters less
- Some floors, such as oiled wood, are best mopped with water only, so there it adds nothing.
Source: tapo.com · checked on Sep 25
The dock mixes detergent into the water itself, from its own bottle.
- no
- Plumbing hookup
63 of the 157 models we track have this.
When it matters
- Mopping every day, without filling and emptying tanks.
- A spot near a tap and a drain, such as a utility room or under a kitchen counter.
When it matters less
- If the dock stands far from any plumbing, it is no use.
Source: tapo.com · checked on Sep 25
The dock can be connected to the tap and the drain, so you never fill or empty a tank. It does need a connection nearby.
- no
Navigation and obstacles 7 facts
- Navigation
When it matters
- Several rooms, where a map lets you send the robot to one of them.
- Cleaning in the dark, which lidar does and a camera alone does not.
When it matters less
- In one open room even simple navigation covers the floor.
Source: tapo.com · checked on Sep 25
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 recognizes more.
- LiDAR turret
- Obstacle avoidance
When it matters
- Cables, socks and toys left on the floor.
- Pets, whose accidents a robot should steer around.
When it matters less
- In a home that is tidied before each run it matters less.
Source: tapo.com · checked on Oct 28
How the robot sees loose things on the floor, such as cables, socks or a pet accident. A camera with depth sensing sees more than a bumper that reacts on contact.
- none
- Climbs thresholds up to
Among the models we track
0.9 in (22 mm) on this model
Lowest
0.1 in (3 mm) Highest
2.4 in (60 mm) Middle
0.8 in (20 mm)Higher than 834 of the 977 models we track.
When it matters
- Door sills and raised strips between rooms.
- Thick rugs whose edge the robot has to climb.
When it matters less
- In a flat home with no sills it decides nothing.
Source: tapo.com · checked on Sep 29
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.
- 0.9 in (22 mm)
- Climbing system for high thresholds
When it matters
- Door sills higher than most robots can take.
- Thick rugs and raised doorsteps between rooms.
When it matters less
- In a home without sills it decides nothing.
Source: tapo.com · checked on Oct 10
An extending leg or wheel that carries the robot over a high threshold. Without one it usually stops at about 0.8 in (2 cm). On this model: Assumed, not a stated fact: the maker's full specification does not name it, so we take it as no.
- no (assumed)
- No-go zones
When it matters
- Pet bowls, a play corner or a rug with tassels the robot should skip.
- Places where it gets stuck, such as under a low chair.
When it matters less
- In a clear home with nothing to avoid you will rarely use it.
Source: tapo.com · checked on Oct 2
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
- Recharge and resume
When it matters
- Large homes the robot cannot finish on one charge.
- Carpets, which drain the battery faster.
When it matters less
- In a small home the robot finishes before it needs to charge.
Source: tapo.com · checked on Oct 2
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
When it matters
- Homes with stairs or a step down into a room.
- A landing or a split-level floor.
When it matters less
- In a home on one level with no drops it has nothing to guard.
Source: tapo.com · checked on Oct 2
Sensors under the robot that see a drop, so it stops at the top of a staircase instead of falling down it.
- yes
Robot 4 facts
- Robot height
Among the models we track
3.9 in (10 cm) on this model
Lowest
2.2 in (5.6 cm) Highest
14.2 in (36.1 cm) Middle
3.7 in (9.5 cm)Higher than 859 of the 1073 models we track.
When it matters
- Sofas, beds and cabinets with little room underneath.
- Dust that gathers under furniture you never move.
When it matters less
- With furniture on high legs or flat on the floor it decides nothing.
Source: tapo.com · checked on Sep 29
How tall the robot is. It decides whether it fits under your sofa, bed or cabinet.
- 3.9 in (10 cm)
- Robot diameter
When it matters
- Dining chairs and tables with legs close together.
- Narrow gaps between furniture and walls.
When it matters less
- In a room with little furniture the robot’s width decides little.
Source: tapo.com · checked on Oct 5
How wide the robot is. Narrower gets between chair legs more easily, wider usually means a bigger dust bin.
- 13 in (33 cm)
- Dust bin in the robot
When it matters
- A robot without a self-emptying dock, which you empty by hand.
- Pets and long hair, which fill a small bin within one run.
When it matters less
- With a self-emptying dock the bin is emptied after every run, so its size hardly matters.
Source: tapo.com · checked on Sep 29
How much dust the robot holds before you empty it. It matters less with a self-emptying dock, which empties the bin after every run.
- 300 ml
- Noise while cleaning
Among the models we track
55 dB on this model
Lowest
20 dB Highest
80 dB Middle
65 dBLower than 567 of the 674 models we track.
When it matters
- Cleaning while you work, sleep or watch TV at home.
- Open-plan living spaces where sound carries.
When it matters less
- When it runs while nobody is home the figure hardly matters.
Source: tapo.com · checked on Oct 4
The noise in decibels while cleaning, in the setting its source names: makers mostly give the standard setting, stores often the highest. 65 dB is like a vacuum at half power, 55 dB like a conversation. Emptying by the dock is louder and listed on its own.
- 55 dB
Battery 3 facts
- Battery capacity
Source: tapo.com · checked on Oct 4
The capacity of the battery. It hints at the runtime, but how much the robot draws counts just as much.
- 2,600 mAh
- Runtime per charge
Among the models we track
150 min on this model
Lowest
40 min Highest
360 min Middle
150 minLower than 532 of the 1103 models we track.
When it matters
- Large homes or several floors cleaned in one go.
- Carpet, where the robot uses more power.
When it matters less
- In a small home most robots finish well before the battery runs low.
Source: tapo.com · checked on Sep 29
How long the robot cleans on one charge, at its quietest setting. After that it recharges and carries on where it stopped.
- 150 min
- Charging time
When it matters
- Large homes, where the robot recharges in the middle of a run.
- Running several times a day.
When it matters less
- If it runs once a day, it has hours to charge.
Source: tapo.com · checked on Oct 2
How long an empty battery takes to charge fully in the dock.
- 4 h
Smart features and warranty 3 facts
- Matter
When it matters
- Running the robot alongside devices from other makers in one app.
- Not wanting to depend on the maker’s own app.
When it matters less
- If the maker’s app is all you use, it adds nothing.
Source: tapo.com · checked on Oct 28
Matter is the standard that lets devices from different makers work together. With it you can run the robot outside the maker’s own app. On this model: Assumed, not a stated fact: the maker's full specification does not name it, so we take it as no.
- no (assumed)
- Voice assistants
When it matters
- Starting the robot by voice while your hands are full.
- A home already run with Alexa, Google or Siri.
When it matters less
- If you start it from the app or a schedule, you will not miss it.
Source: tapo.com · checked on Sep 25
Which voice assistants the robot works with, such as Google Assistant or Alexa.
- Alexa, Google Assistant
- Scheduled runs
When it matters
- Cleaning while you are at work or asleep.
- A fixed routine, such as the kitchen after every dinner.
When it matters less
- If you start it by hand each time, you will not miss it.
Source: tapo.com · checked on Oct 2
You set days and times, and the robot starts by itself, also when you are not at home.
- yes
Sources: tapo.com
Frequently asked questions about the TP-Link Tapo RV30 Max
Does the TP-Link Tapo RV30 Max empty its own dust bin?
No. You empty the robot’s 300 ml dust bin yourself.
Does the TP-Link Tapo RV30 Max wash and dry its own mop?
No. This model mops, but you rinse the mop yourself.
Does the TP-Link Tapo RV30 Max work with Alexa, Google Home or Siri?
It works with Alexa and Google Assistant.
How high a threshold can the TP-Link Tapo RV30 Max climb?
Thresholds up to 0.9 in (22 mm), the maker says. Measure your own thresholds: the ones to a bathroom or balcony are often higher.
Does the TP-Link Tapo RV30 Max fit under low furniture?
The robot is 3.9 in (10 cm) tall, so it fits under furniture with at least 4 in of clearance.
How long does the TP-Link Tapo RV30 Max run on one charge?
150 minutes on its quietest setting. If the battery runs out sooner, it recharges and carries on where it was. A full charge takes 4 hours.
The maker
TP-Link
- Reviews on Trustpilot
- Founded in 1996
TP-Link makes networking equipment and smart home products, and sells its robot vacuums under the Tapo brand. The company was founded in 1996. Its corporate headquarters, TP-Link Systems Inc., is in Irvine, California, in the United States.