Cordless vacuum cleaners have evolved a lot in recent years, becoming the object of desire for many, thanks to the efficiency and comfort that they provide in day-to-day cleaning, and the new generation of mopping stick vacuum cleaners reinforces these advantages.
For two or three years, it has been possible to find various devices on the market with powerful digital engines, which They combine power and equipment to become an excellent alternative for complete cleaning of the house and car..
In addition, some models have evolved to become much more complete machines, offering the ability to scrub, making possible a Comprehensive and faster cleaning with a single device, saving time, money and space at home.
In this analysis we present you 6 models that include scrubbing capacity, dividing them into two groups: those that have a “traditional” mop tank and those that incorporate a more advanced mopping capacity, thanks to rotating mop technology.
And if you want to see a summary of the characteristics of each model, you have it at the end of the article:
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Broom vacuum cleaners with mop and traditional scrubbing
Below, we present the interesting machines that make up this comparison. If you wish, for each of them you can consult our in-depth review.
Conga RockStar 900 ErgoWet: One of the biggest super sellers on the market since its launch, thanks to its impressive suction power, various elements that achieve a better user experience and very complete equipment.
Proscenic P11: The Taiwanese brand's broom has managed to be among the best-sellers and public favorites, with excellent ratings thanks to a super balanced performance, great equipment and a very reasonable price.
Rowenta X-Force Flex 8.50 Aqua: A magnificent alternative offered by one of the main European manufacturers, with all the experience and know-how of the brand in a model that includes a normal mop and another for embedded dirt.
Stick vacuum cleaners with rotary scrubbing
We are now talking about models that have circular mops that rotate to achieve a greater descaling effect, without effort on the part of the user. Also in alphabetical order:
Proscenic P11 Combo: A device basically the same as its "sister", the P11, but with Enhanced scrubbing capabilities, plus includes a free-standing base.
Xiaomi X30 Plus: One of the main brands in the Xiaomi ecosystem, which has several brooms that scrub, among which stands out the X30 Plus for its performance and improved scrubbing.
Shunzao Z15 Pro: Shunzao is another prominent brand in the Xiaomi universe, and with the Z15 Pro it offers a super powerful and complete alternative, which also includes an advanced anti-tangle brush.
Mopping for faster, more thorough cleaning
All the vacuum cleaners in this comparison allow you to mop and vacuum at the same time, allowing a more complete cleaning of the home and saving time and money.
The joint action of the vacuum cleaner, the descaling effect of the mop and the cleaning power of the water achieve a more effective cleaning that is particularly interesting in homes “with a lot of life”, where there are pets and/or small children.
La Conga RockStar and the Proscenic P11 do this using a water tank with mop, which attaches to the back of the head, and allows the wet mop to be passed after vacuuming.
The Rowenta X-Force includes a Aqua head, which can be used with two different mops: one with blue stripes, for lighter dirt or delicate floors; and another with gray stripes, for more stubborn dirt and more resistant floors.
Rotary scrubbing
Stick vacuum cleaners with rotary mopping offer a similar system. The scrubbing head has two circular mops that rotate several times per second to achieve a descaling effect with the greatest comfort for the user.
Rotary scrubbing
Another outstanding aspect of these models over the first three is the possibility of dose water at three different levels, so that we can adapt the flow to the type of soil and cleaning needs, to always achieve the best result.
Analysis by characteristics
Although the most important thing in this analysis is the scrubbing capacity that these 6 stick vacuum cleaners have, we are going to examine their other qualities in detail, since We are not only interested in this aspect, but also for being able to carry out a global cleanup. (If you're looking for a machine more focused on scrubbing, you might be interested in taking a look at the Tineco Floor One S3, or to the Bissell CrossWave Cordless).
Power
All mop stick vacuum cleaners included in this comparison have good suction power, which allows you to do a good job on all types of surfaces, both hard floors and rugs and carpets.
In the case of the Rowenta X-Force Flex 8.50 Aqua, the brand does not provide power data in either Pascals (Pa) or air watts (aW), but even offering a good absorption capacity, it would be below the rest of devices in this comparison.
The rest are located among the most powerful devices on the market, with figures such as the 25.000 Pascals of the Proscenic P11, the 26.000 Pa and 200 aW of the Conga RockStar 900, the 26.500 Pa of the Roidmi
Automatic power
If you are looking for maximum comfort, you may prefer to opt for a model with automatic power management.
In the case of the two Proscenic, the Conga RockStar and Shunzao have automatic power, which means that The vacuum cleaner can manage the suction itself to always achieve the best result with the greatest comfort for the user.
The Proscenic and Shunzao regulate it depending on the type of floor, increasing it on carpets, while the Conga RockStar has two systems: In addition to increasing the power on carpets, it also has dust sensors that allow you to vary the power depending on the degree of dirt.
Autonomy
The autonomy of these mopping broom vacuum cleaners ranges from 35 minutes for the Rowenta to 90 minutes for the Conga Rock Star 900, passing through the 60s of the Proscenic and the Shunzao, and the 80s of the Roidmi X30 Plus.
However, If your home is very large, it may be preferable to opt for a model with ample autonomy., such as the Conga or the Roidmi.
Equipment
Regarding the equipment, All of them offer a wide variety of accessories, including those necessary to clean any corner of the house and car., so they can be used as the only cleaning alternative. All models come with:
Motorized mini brush
In addition to these accessories, the Conga RockStar 900 Ultimate ErgoWet includes a expandable tube, which allows you to easily clean hard-to-reach areas, such as the inside of furniture and drawers; and a union elbow, very practical for cleaning high areas, such as the top of paintings or doors, or the attics of closets.
Cleaning heights thanks to the connecting elbow
LED lights
LED lights on the head allow dirt to be seen better, highlighting the dust so that nothing escapes us.
All models in this comparison except the Conga include LED lighting in the head (in the case of the Shunzao, in the scrubbing and vacuuming mode). In the case of the Shunzao and the Roidmi, the LED lighting is sensitive, so it turns on automatically when it detects that the situation is low light.
Ergonomics and ease of use
The mop stick vacuum cleaners included in this review are easy to handle, including various aspects and technologies that improve the user experience and make work easier.
Weight :
The devices analyzed range between 2,5 kilograms for the Shunzao Z15 Pro and 3 kilograms for the CongaTherefore They are not heavy and move easily.
Information screen
An aspect currently in high demand by buyers of medium and high range brooms is that they include an information screen, an element that gives it a very modern appearance.
The screen usually includes the information about the remaining battery and the selected power mode, as well as various messages maintenance, warning or error.
In this comparison, all models include a screen except for Rowenta.
Articulating tube
The possibility of articulating the tube makes it easier to clean under furniture and beds, being able to easily reach up to four times further without having to bend down.
The Rowenta X-Force Flex 8.50 Aqua and the Conga RockStar 900 Ultimate ErgoWet.
Deposits
The capacity of the tank determines the frequency with which we will have to empty it. As a guide, to clean a home completely we will need between 300 and 400 milliliters, and the tanks of these models range from 500 for the Shunzao Z15 Pro to 650 for the Proscenic P11, so They are enough to clean a medium or large sized floor even more than once, and they are easy to empty.
Regarding the water tank, although not all brands offer the information, the capacity would vary from about 150 milliliters in the case of the three that use the mop, while the rotary mop ones have greater capacity.
The water tank of the Roidmi X30 Plus reaches 240 milliliters, and that of the Shunzao Z15 Pro is the absolute leader in this category, with a great amplitude, 400 milliliters, which allows you to scrub large surfaces.
Conclusions
The 6 vacuum cleaners selected for this comparison offer good performance, both in the area of vacuuming and mopping., and they are capable of performing both actions at the same time, saving time, money and space at home.
In addition to scrubbing, Within this review there are very powerful devices, which stand out among the most powerful vacuum cleaners on the market., so if you want an effective vacuum cleaner with excellent performance, you have several options in this review.
All models are very comfortable to handle, highlighting in this section the lightness of the Shunzao (since magnesium, 33% lighter than aluminum, has been used in its construction) and the ergonomics of the Roidmi, with its 270º handle that can be gripped with both hands at the same time.
Ergonomic handle of the Roidmi
If you have animals at home and/or small children, and you usually have to deal with footprints, hair, etc., these mopping broom vacuum cleaners can be very useful for you., not only because of the possibility of scrubbing, but also because of the variety of accessories they include, all of them having a motorized mini brush, ideal for cleaning upholstery.
In the equipment section, the Conga RockStar 900 Ultimate ErgoWet, which includes accessories such as the flexible tube and the connecting elbow, which facilitate cleaning in hard-to-reach places; The Proscenic P11 are also very interesting for homes with animals. (both the normal version and the Combo), in which you can purchase—optionally—a practical pet brush.
pet brush
If there are a lot of hairs in your home, you may be interested in the Shunzao Z15 Pro's advanced anti-tangle system., which allows hair, threads and other similar elements to be cut so that they are easily absorbed.
Anti-tangle brush
If you are looking for greater scrubbing performance, vacuum cleaners with rotating mops are the best option, since they do most of the work themselves, achieving a greater descaling effect.
Power (aW): 200
Power levels: 3
Weight (kg): 3
Auto Power: Yes
Autonomy (min): 90
Removable battery: Yes
Charging time (h): 2,5
Tank (ml): 600
Water tank (ml): 150
Mopping: Yes (tank with mop)
LED lights: No
screen: yes
Articulating tube: Yes
2 brushes: Yes
Narrow nozzle: Yes
Small brush: Yes
Mini brush: Yes
Extendable tube: Yes
Union Elbow: Yes
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Power (aW): N/A
Power levels: 3
Weight (kg): 2,7
Auto Power: Yes
Autonomy (min): 60
Removable battery: Yes
Charging time (h): 2,5
Tank (ml): 650
Water tank (ml): 150
Mopping: Yes (tank with mop)
LED lights: Yes
screen: yes
Articulating tube: No
2 brushes: No
Narrow nozzle: Yes
Small brush: Yes
Mini brush: Yes
Extendable tube: No
Union Elbow: No
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Power (aW): N/A
Power levels: 2
Weight (kg): 2,7
Auto Power: No
Autonomy (min): 35
Removable battery: Yes
Charging time (h): 3
Tank (ml): 550
Water tank (ml): 150
Scrubbing: Yes (Aqua head)
LED lights: Yes
Display: No
Articulating tube: Yes
2 brushes: No
Narrow nozzle: Yes
Small brush: Yes
Mini brush: Yes
Extendable tube: No
Union Elbow: No
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Power (aW): N/A
Power levels: 3
Weight (kg): 2,7
Auto Power: Yes
Autonomy (min): 60
Removable battery: Yes
Charging time (h): 2,5
Tank (ml): 650
Water tank (ml): 150
Scrubbing: Yes (rotary)
LED lights: Yes
screen: yes
Articulating tube: No
2 brushes: No
Narrow nozzle: Yes
Small brush: Yes
Mini brush: Yes
Extendable tube: No
Union Elbow: No
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Power (aW): N/A
Power levels: 3
Weight (kg): 2,7
Auto Power: No
Autonomy (min): 80
Removable battery: No
Charging time (h): 2,5
Tank (ml): 550
Water tank (ml): 240
Scrubbing: Yes (rotary)
LED lights: Yes
screen: yes
Articulating tube: No
2 brushes: No
Narrow nozzle: Yes
Small brush: Yes
Mini brush: Yes
Extendable tube: No
Union Elbow: No
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Power (aW): 210
Power levels: 3
Weight (kg): 2,5
Auto Power: Yes
Autonomy (min): 60
Removable battery: Yes
Charging time (h): 3,5
Tank (ml): 500
Water tank (ml): 400
Scrubbing: Yes (rotary)
LED lights: Yes
screen: yes
Articulating tube: No
2 brushes: No
Narrow nozzle: Yes
Small brush: Yes
Mini brush: Yes
Extendable tube: No
Union Elbow: No
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