Eufy 11S Max vs TP-Link Tapo RV30 Max Plus
Researched by Riley Hart · prices checked Oct 26, 2026
As of Oct 26, 2026, the Eufy 11S Max costs $280 and the TP-Link Tapo RV30 Max Plus costs $250, so the TP-Link Tapo RV30 Max Plus is $30 cheaper. The TP-Link Tapo RV30 Max Plus scores higher in our ranking (9.2 vs 8.9 out of 10). Pick the Eufy 11S Max for small apartments with low furniture. Pick the TP-Link Tapo RV30 Max Plus for hard floor homes on a tight budget.
- Suction
- 2,000 Pa max
- Navigation
- Infrared sensors
- Mopping
- No
- Runtime
- Up to 100 min on hard
A simple, very slim robot for small homes that just want daily crumbs and dust handled on a budget. Reviewers found its suction good for the price, but it has no app, no mapping and no auto empty, and it bounces around at random. Spend about $80 more on the Roborock Q7 M5+ if you want mapping and a dock.
Full Eufy 11S Max review →- Suction
- 5,300 Pa
- Navigation
- LiDAR
- Mopping
- Basic pad
One of the cheapest ways to get LiDAR mapping and an auto empty dock, and reviewers agree it cleans better than its price suggests on everyday debris. Pet owners with carpet should expect weaker hair pickup, and the basic pad mop needs hand washing. Skip it if your floors are cluttered, since it has no camera to spot small objects.
Full TP-Link Tapo RV30 Max Plus review →Side by side
| Eufy 11S Max | TP-Link Tapo RV30 Max Plus | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $280 | $250 |
| 3 year cost | $280 | $330 |
| Our score | 8.9/10 | 9.2/10 |
| Rank in Floors | #3 | #2 |
| Status | on sale | on sale |
| Warranty | 12 months (eufy US store) | n/a |
| Suction | 2,000 Pa max with BoostIQ automatic carpet boost; 1,300 Pa on the plain 11S (eufy) | 5,300 Pa (Tapo) |
| Navigation | Infrared sensors and bump navigation with no mapping; TechHive and The Ambient describe it driving straight and turning when it hits things | LiDAR plus IMU, works in the dark, up to 4 floor maps (Tapo) |
| Obstacle avoidance | No object recognition; The Ambient found it chokes on cables and wedges between chairs | No camera based avoidance; nextpit and Blacktubi found it bumps objects and can stick on cables; crosses 22 mm thresholds |
| Mopping | No | Yes, clip on pad with a 300 ml water tank and three water levels; no mop lift, avoids carpet in mop mode (Tapo) |
| Self empty | No, you empty the bin by hand | Yes, 3 L sealed disposable bag, up to 60 days per bag (Tapo) |
| Dock features | Charging dock only | Auto empty and charging only; dock 9 x 6.5 x 13 in (Tapo) |
| Runtime | Up to 100 min on hard floors (eufy); The Ambient got a couple of hours in its runs | Not published by Tapo; 2,600 mAh battery with 4 h charging; nextpit had about 65% left after a 30 min run |
| Dustbin | 600 ml (TechHive) | 300 ml robot bin plus 3 L dock bag (Tapo) |
| Height | 2.85 in (eufy) | 3.9 in (100 mm, Tapo) |
| Pet hair | TechHive found it picked up pet hair well; no measured pet hair test found | Tom's Guide pet hair score 80.6, with only 67.8% pickup on carpet |
| App | No app or Wi-Fi; the included remote handles steering, suction and scheduling (TechHive) | Tapo app with room modes, schedules, no go zones and live position; works with Alexa and Google Assistant |
| Threshold | 1.6 cm (Mighty Gadget) | n/a |
| Noise | 55 dB (eufy) | 52 dB quiet mode, 55 dB standard (Tapo) |
| Filter | n/a | H11 HEPA (Tapo) |
| Best for | small apartments with low furniture | hard floor homes on a tight budget |
| Skip if | you want mapping, room control or an app | you have heavy pet hair on carpet |
Specs are maker claims unless a reviewer is named. Prices from the stores we link, checked daily.
What reviewers found
Eufy 11S Max
- TechHive: The jump to 2,000 Pa lifted more crumbs and pet hair, especially on carpet, and it crossed carpet to hardwood smoothly. It navigates by driving straight and turning on contact, so cables should be tidied. Source
- The Ambient: Removed most of the dirt in its runs and was very quiet in standard mode, but with no app or mapping it bounced around at random, choked on cables and got wedged between chairs. Source
- Mighty Gadget (87%): Left a full bin after each room and rarely caught on cables; the reviewer did not run formal suction tests. Source
TP-Link Tapo RV30 Max Plus
- Tom's Guide: Picked up 98.6% of cereal on hardwood and 99.7% on carpet, but only 67.8% of pet hair on carpet; mopping is basic and the pad needs manual cleaning. Source
- nextpit (4.5/5): Called it an excellent budget robot with precise mapping and better than expected mopping; obstacle detection was the weakest area, with frequent bumps. Source
- Blacktubi (8.6/10): Strong carpet suction and a sealed bag dock that lasted longer than claimed; mopping only handles light messes and it can get stuck on stray cables. Source
Pros and cons
Eufy 11S Max
Pros
- Under $200
- Only 2.85 in tall
- Quiet at 55 dB
- No bags or dock costs
- Simple remote control setup
Cons
- No app or Wi-Fi
- Random bump navigation with no mapping
- Can snag on cables and chair legs
- Must empty the bin by hand
- Old 2019 design with dated reviews
TP-Link Tapo RV30 Max Plus
Pros
- Low price for LiDAR plus auto empty
- Strong debris pickup in Tom's Guide tests
- Sealed bags up to 60 days
- Detailed app with room settings
- Quiet at 52 to 55 dB
Cons
- Weak on pet hair in carpet
- Bumps into objects, no camera
- Basic pad mop you wash by hand
- Ongoing cost of dust bags
- Runtime not published
Questions buyers ask
Which is better, the Eufy 11S Max or the TP-Link Tapo RV30 Max Plus?
The TP-Link Tapo RV30 Max Plus scores higher in our ranking (9.2 vs 8.9 out of 10). Pick the Eufy 11S Max for small apartments with low furniture. Pick the TP-Link Tapo RV30 Max Plus for hard floor homes on a tight budget.
Which is cheaper?
The TP-Link Tapo RV30 Max Plus at $250, versus $280 for the Eufy 11S Max, checked Oct 26, 2026. Over 3 years with running costs: $280 vs $330.
What is the difference between the 11S Max and the RV30 Max Plus?
Suction: 2,000 Pa max with BoostIQ automatic carpet boost; 1,300 Pa on the plain 11S (eufy) on the 11S Max, 5,300 Pa (Tapo) on the RV30 Max Plus. Navigation: Infrared sensors and bump navigation with no mapping; TechHive and The Ambient describe… on the 11S Max, LiDAR plus IMU, works in the dark, up to 4 floor maps (Tapo) on the RV30 Max Plus. Obstacle avoidance: No object recognition; The Ambient found it chokes on cables and wedges between chairs on the 11S Max, No camera based avoidance; nextpit and Blacktubi found it bumps objects and can stick on… on the RV30 Max Plus.
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