Hardwood-focused homes where mopping matters more than vacuuming are the SpinWave R5's niche. Its dual spinning mop pads scrub rather than merely wipe, and the soft-surface avoidance sensor reliably keeps it off carpets. TechGadgets Canada reported it 'did a very good job at tackling all of it, getting probably about 99% of the floor cleaned' on mopping tests.
- — Surprisingly quiet at 60 dB versus the typical 65-75 dB of competing combos
- — LiDAR navigation maps the home on first run and supports zone cleaning
- — 140 minute battery runtime on dry mode covers most single-floor homes per charge
- — Reviewers consistently report navigation issues getting stuck on obstacles
- — App has a noticeable learning curve