TP-Link Tapo RV30C
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| This model TP-Link Tapo RV30C Best on 1 fact | Cheapest of the top 10 Roborock Q7 L5 Best on 1 fact | Highest score here Roborock Q7 M5 Best on 1 fact | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price and ranking | |||
| Lowest price | – | $129Roborock (brand store) best | $149Roborock (brand store) |
| Score | not in our ranking | best | |
| Rank | – | rank 2 of 6 without a station | rank 1 of 6 without a station |
| Customer rating | – | ★ 4.0 · 16,618 reviews | ★ 4.0 · 5,617 reviews |
| Mopping | |||
| Mop type | no mop | flat or vibrating pad | flat or vibrating pad |
| Mop lift on carpet higher is better | – | – | no |
| Automatic mop detach | – | – | no |
| Washes the mop | – | no | no |
| Hot-air drying | – | no | no |
| Station | |||
| Station same on all | charging dock only | charging dock only | charging dock only |
| Dust bag lasts longer is better | – | – | up to 30 days |
| Plumbing hookup | – | no | no |
| Brush and obstacles | |||
| Anti-tangle brush | – | yes | yes |
| Climbs thresholds up to higher is better same on all | 0.8 in (20 mm) | 0.8 in (20 mm) | 0.8 in (20 mm) |
| Climbing system for high thresholds | – | – | no |
| Size, noise and age | |||
| Robot height lower is better | 3.7 in (9.5 cm) best | 3.9 in (9.9 cm) | 3.9 in (9.9 cm) |
| Noise not judged | 60 dB | – | 65 dB |
| On the market since | – | January 2025 | April 2025 |
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 RV30C specifications
The numbers that matter first, then every fact by group. As published by the maker or the store we read it from.
Dimensionsrobot and dock
From the published dimensions. The robot passes under furniture with 3.8 in of clearance or more.
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 1 fact
- 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.
- no mop
Navigation and obstacles 4 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 recognizes 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.
- 0.8 in (20 mm)
- 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
- 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
Robot 4 facts
- Robot height
How tall the robot is. It decides whether it fits under your sofa, bed or cabinet.
- 3.7 in (9.5 cm)
- Robot diameter
How wide the robot is. Narrower gets between chair legs more easily, wider usually means a bigger dust bin.
- 13.5 in (34.3 cm)
- Dust bin in the robot
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.
- 800 ml
- Noise
The noise in decibels, 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.
- 60 dB
Battery 1 fact
- Battery capacity
The capacity of the battery. It hints at the runtime, but how much the robot draws counts just as much.
- 3,200 mAh
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 RV30C
Can the TP-Link Tapo RV30C mop?
No, this model only vacuums.
Does the TP-Link Tapo RV30C work with Alexa, Google Home or Siri?
It works with Alexa and Google Assistant.
How high a threshold can the TP-Link Tapo RV30C climb?
Thresholds up to 0.8 in (20 mm), the maker says. Measure your own thresholds: the ones to a bathroom or balcony are often higher.
Does the TP-Link Tapo RV30C fit under low furniture?
The robot is 3.7 in (9.5 cm) tall, so it fits under furniture with at least 3.8 in of clearance.