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Best robot vacuum for tiles and hard floors in Australia

Five robot vacuums for homes with tiles, timber, laminate or hybrid floors, from $349 to $1,099. On hard floors, sucking up dust is the easy part; what separates robots is how close they get to skirting boards and into corners, how they treat the floor, and whether they mop gently. Prices checked at brand stores and Amazon AU on 11–14 October 2026.

By Domestic Robot · Editor: Christian Ganaban · Updated 14 October 2026 · We may earn a commission from links on this page. Disclosure

Researched, not testedWe haven't used these robots ourselves yet. Picks are based on manufacturer specs, Australian prices and ratings, and independent reviews, all linked below.

Quick answer

For most tiled or timber homes, the Ecovacs Deebot T50 Omni ($499 on Amazon AU on 14 October 2026; $1,299 at Ecovacs AU) is the edge specialist: its side brush and mop both extend, it's only 81 mm tall and it has a floating rubber brush. For tiles and grout, the Deebot T80 Omni ($699) adds an extending roller mop. On a tight budget, the Roborock Q7B+ ($349 on sale) vacuums hard floors well and empties itself, but skip it if you want corners or real mopping.

Our picks at a glance

RobotBest forHard-floor highlightPrice (AUD)
Ecovacs Deebot T50 OmniBest for edges and cornersExtending brush + mop, 81 mm$499
Ecovacs Deebot T80 OmniBest for tile and groutExtending roller mop$699
Roborock Qrevo Edge 2Best for low furnitureFlexiArm, 79.8 mm$1,099
Roborock Qrevo Curv 2 FlowBest roller mop under $1,000270 mm roller, fresh-water mop$799
Roborock Q7B+Best budgetSelf-emptying, anti-tangle brush$349
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Best for edges and corners

Ecovacs Deebot T50 Omni

Best for: Tiled and timber homes where skirting boards, corners and low kickboards matter

$499on Amazon AU (list $1,499; $1,299 at Ecovacs AU), checked 14 Oct 2026

It attacks the weakest part of robot cleaning on hard floors: both the side brush and the mop swing out to reach right into corners and along skirting boards, and the slim body gets under low kickboards and furniture. EFTM's review of the near-identical T50 Pro Omni found it reached within about 1 mm of edges and fitted under low furniture and even some closed internal doors.

Suction
15,000 Pa
Brush
Floating rubber main brush; extendable side brush
Mop
Dual rotating mops that extend to edges (TruEdge), lift up to 9 mm
Obstacle avoidance
AI + 3D structured light; LiDAR built into the body
Robot height
81 mm
Dock
Auto-empty (3 L bag), 75 °C mop wash, 45 °C drying, auto refill
Warranty
2 years (Ecovacs AU, T50 family)

Watch out for

  • $499 on Amazon AU is far below Ecovacs AU's $1,299, so the price could change quickly.
  • The review we cite is of the T50 Pro Omni, a close sibling.
  • Spinning pads, not a roller, so it's less suited to grimy grout than the T80.
  • 9 mm mop lift suits low-pile rugs only.

Where to buy

Amazon AU$499Ecovacs AU$1,299

Prices checked 14 October 2026.

Sources: Amazon AU listing (checked 14 Oct 2026) · Ecovacs AU listing · EFTM: T50 Pro Omni review (14 May 2025) · Ecovacs AU warranty

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Best for tile and grout

Ecovacs Deebot T80 Omni

Best for: Kitchens and tiled living areas where mopping grime and grout matters

$699at Ecovacs AU (no sale price shown; launched at $2,299 in Sept 2025), checked 14 Oct 2026

A roller mop presses along its full width and is rinsed as it turns, which suits tiles and grout better than spinning pads, and this one slides out to mop along edges. At $699 it's a lot of robot for the money. EFTM's first look said it mopped better than any robot they'd used.

Suction
18,000 Pa
Brush
ZeroTangle 3.0 floating main brush
Mop
OZMO roller mop that extends at edges (TruEdge 2.0), 10 mm lift
Obstacle avoidance
AIVI 3D 3.0 (camera + structured light)
Robot height
98 mm
Dock
Auto-empty (3 L bag), 40–75 °C mop wash, 45 °C drying, auto refill

Watch out for

  • $699 is far below its launch price; the price could change quickly.
  • Ecovacs AU's warranty page doesn't list the T80, so confirm the warranty at purchase (Ecovacs's default is 1 year).
  • EFTM's piece was a first look, not a full review, and noted long cleaning runs.
  • A newer T80S Omni is also sold; check which model you're buying.

Where to buy

Ecovacs AU$699Amazon AU$699

Prices checked 14 October 2026.

Sources: Ecovacs AU listing · EFTM first look (30 Sep 2025)

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Best for low furniture

Roborock Qrevo Edge 2

Best for: Timber and tiled homes with low couches and beds

$1,099sale at Roborock Store ANZ (regular $1,499), checked 14 Oct 2026

At under 80 mm it's one of the slimmest robots with a full hot-water dock, so it reaches under low lounges and beds, where dust collects on hard floors. Its FlexiArm side brush and edge mopping are meant for skirting boards. CyberShack found hard floors came up streak-free.

Suction
25,000 Pa
Brush
DuoDivide main brush that lifts; FlexiArm side brush
Mop
Dual spinning mops with edge-mopping system and auto lift
Obstacle avoidance
Reactive AI recognition
Robot height
79.8 mm
Dock
Auto-empty (about 65 days), 80 °C mop wash, 55 °C drying, warm-water refill
Warranty
24 months (Roborock Store ANZ)

Watch out for

  • CyberShack rated it 3/5 and called its edge and corner following “underwhelming”; that review may have been of the Pro variant.
  • No detergent dispenser.
  • Roborock's store listed it for pre-order on our check date.

Where to buy

Roborock Store ANZ$1,099Amazon AUcheck price

Prices checked 14 October 2026.

Sources: Roborock Store ANZ listing · CyberShack review (29 May 2026)

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Best roller mop under $1,000

Roborock Qrevo Curv 2 Flow

Best for: Big tiled areas where you want a roller mop and strong pickup

$799on Amazon AU (list $2,499; $999 at Roborock Store ANZ, regular $1,799), checked 14 Oct 2026

Its wide roller mop is constantly fed clean water, which suits tiles and grout, and Tom's Guide measured 95% cereal and 97.5% kitty-litter pickup on hard floor. At the sale price it's a strong alternative to the T80 if you prefer Roborock's app.

Suction
20,000 Pa
Brush
DuoDivide main brush; dual lifting side brushes
Mop
270 mm SpiraFlow roller fed with fresh water, extends up to 43 mm at edges
Obstacle avoidance
Structured light + RGB camera
Robot height
119 mm
Dock
Bagged auto-empty, 75 °C mop wash, 55 °C drying
Warranty
24 months (Roborock Store ANZ)

Watch out for

  • 119 mm tall, so it won't fit under many low lounges.
  • Tom's Guide found it missed some corners and needed a higher water setting to avoid streaks.
  • $799 on Amazon AU and $999 at Roborock Store ANZ are sale prices; Roborock's regular price is $1,799.

Where to buy

Amazon AU$799Roborock Store ANZ$999

Prices checked 14 October 2026.

Sources: Amazon AU listing (checked 14 Oct 2026) · Roborock Store ANZ listing · Tom's Guide review (23 Feb 2026)

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Best budget

Roborock Q7B+

Best for: Small, mostly hard-floor homes that want daily dust and grit pickup for under $400

$349sale at Roborock Store ANZ (regular $399), checked 14 Oct 2026

Grit is what scratches timber, and a robot that runs every day and empties itself keeps it off the floor for very little money. CyberShack's review of the closely related Q7 BF+ scored it 87% on hard floors.

Suction
8,000 Pa
Brush
JawScrapers anti-tangle main brush
Mop
Basic mop plate, 3 water levels, no lift
Obstacle avoidance
None (bump sensors)
Robot height
99 mm
Dock
Auto-empty, bag lasts about 7 weeks
Warranty
12 months

Watch out for

  • The side brush doesn't extend: CyberShack found its sibling missed corners.
  • The mop is for light wiping only; don't use it on timber that absorbs water.
  • No obstacle avoidance, so clear cords first.
  • We found no review of this exact model.

Where to buy

Roborock Store ANZ$349The Good Guyscheck price

Prices checked 14 October 2026.

Sources: Roborock Store ANZ listing · CyberShack: Roborock Q7 BF+ review · CHOICE: robot vacuum buying guide (9 Jul 2026) · ATFA: floor care and maintenance

What matters on tiles and timber

  • Edges and corners first. CHOICE's lab averages 88% on hard floors but only 65% on corners and edges. Extending side brushes and mops (Ecovacs TruEdge, Roborock FlexiArm) are the biggest upgrade for tiled and timber homes.
  • Soft or rubber brushes. The Australian Timber Flooring Association warns that grit acts like sandpaper and hard-headed vacuums cause fine scratches. Rubber or floating brushes and a regular empty bin help.
  • Damp, not wet, on timber. The ATFA says to damp-mop only and never wet-mop timber. Use the lowest water setting that works, and check your floor's finish: if water soaks in and darkens the boards, don't let a robot mop it.
  • Roller mops for grout. Roller mops press down along their whole width and rinse themselves as they go, which suits tile and grout. Spinning pads are fine for smooth timber and laminate.
  • Height for kickboards and couches. Australian kitchens and lounges often have low clearance. The T50 Omni and Qrevo Edge 2 are about 80 mm tall; the Qrevo Curv 2 Flow is 119 mm.

Mostly carpet instead? See our best robot vacuums for carpet. Want mopping to be the priority? Our best robot vacuum and mop guide covers that. Wondering what the parts cost to keep a mop robot going? See robot vacuum running costs.

New to robot vacuums? Start with our robot vacuum buying guide, see our overall best robot vacuums in Australia, or compare models side by side.

How we researched this

We shortlisted robot vacuums on sale at Australian brand stores and retailers on 11 October 2026 and compared what matters on hard floors: edge and corner reach (extending brushes and mops), main brush type, mop design and water control, obstacle avoidance and height. We left out the models already in our best robot vacuum and mop guide so this list adds new options, and used CHOICE's buying advice and the Australian Timber Flooring Association's floor-care guidance for the timber-specific advice. We read independent reviews where they exist. We haven't tested these robots ourselves.

Common questions

What is the best robot vacuum for tiles in Australia?

On 14 October 2026 we'd pick the Ecovacs Deebot T50 Omni ($499 on Amazon AU; $1,299 at Ecovacs AU) for its extending brush and mop, or the Deebot T80 Omni ($699) for roller mopping on grout.

Are robot vacuums safe for timber floors?

Generally yes, if the brush is soft or rubber and you mop with very little water. Check your timber's finish first and use no-mop zones on boards that absorb water.

Do robot vacuums clean grout lines?

Vacuuming lifts loose dirt from grout; roller mops that press along their full width do better on grime in grout than spinning pads. None replaces an occasional scrub.

Do I need a mop on a robot for hard floors?

No. A vacuum-only robot keeps tiles and timber free of dust and grit. A mop helps with kitchen spills and footprints, but adds running costs.

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