Living in a compact space comes with its perks—less to clean, easier to manage and usually a great location near work, the gym, or your favourite weekend spot. But it also means dust builds up quickly and the combo of hard floors and tight corners can make cleaning feel like a mission. Enter the Hobot LEGEE-Q10 Robot Vacuum Cleaner & Mop—a slick, smart home device designed to make cleaning effortless, especially for guys living in apartments. We put this new robot vacuum through its paces and here’s what we found.
It Vacuums and Mops—So You Don’t Have To
Most robot vacuums are decent at picking up dust, but the LEGEE-Q10 takes it to the next level. It doesn’t just vacuum—it also mops, making it a two-in-one cleaning solution. That means you don’t need to sweep first and then mop later. You just tap a few buttons on the app and it handles both jobs in a single run.
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Thanks to Hobot’s HSSPL™ mopping technology, it uses high-speed scrubbing combined with smart liquid control to clean stains off tiles or laminate. Think of it as the kind of deep clean you’d do before guests come over—but without breaking a sweat.
Serious Suction Power for Serious Dirt
With 5000Pa of suction, the LEGEE-Q10 doesn’t mess around. It lifts dust, crumbs, pet hair and just about anything else off your floors with ease. Whether you’ve got a dog that sheds or you walk in with shoes full of sand from the beach or trail, it handles messes quickly and quietly.
We tested it in an apartment with both tiles and a few rugs—and it adjusted automatically, sucking up debris without needing manual intervention.
It Maps Out Your Apartment with Military Precision
The built-in LiDAR navigation is like something out of a sci-fi movie. It scans and maps your apartment to clean efficiently, avoiding furniture and hitting every corner. No random bumping around or repeating the same spots. It creates a digital layout of your place and cleans it systematically. This means you can confidently set it to clean while you’re at work, knowing it won’t get stuck or miss half the flat.
Perfect for Pet Owners (and Roommates Who Shed More Than Pets)
If you’ve got pets—or roommates with long hair—the tangle-free suction design is a game changer. Unlike older robot vacuums that get clogged, this one sucks up fur without needing constant maintenance. The 400 ml dustbin and 300 ml water tank are large enough that you can run it for days before needing to empty or refill anything.
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Control Everything From Your Phone
The real flex? You can control everything through the Hobot app. Start a cleaning session, schedule regular cleans, switch between modes or even track cleaning history. No remote is required. Just open the app, press start and let it handle the dirty work while you chill. You can choose from six versatile cleaning modes, whether you want a full clean, just the edges or a quick tidy-up before someone pops over.
Final Verdict: Worth It?
At R7,999, the Hobot LEGEE-Q10 isn’t cheap—but for what it delivers, it’s well worth the investment. Think of it as buying back your time and sanity. If you live in an apartment, don’t have space for a broom cupboard full of gear, or just don’t want to waste your weekends vacuuming, this is a no-brainer. It’s sleek, powerful, easy to use and one of the smartest ways to upgrade your space without lifting a finger.
