# Eufy 11S Max vs TP-Link Tapo RV30 Max Plus

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.

Prices checked Oct 26, 2026. HTML version: https://robotsforthat.com/vs/eufy-11s-max-vs-tp-link-tapo-rv30-max-plus/

## 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 |

## 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](https://www.techhive.com/article/583831/eufy-robovac-11s-max-review.html)
- 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](https://www.the-ambient.com/?p=11324)
- Mighty Gadget (87%): Left a full bin after each room and rarely caught on cables; the reviewer did not run formal suction tests. [Source](https://mightygadget.co.uk/?p=24993)

### 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](https://www.tomsguide.com/home/tp-link-tapo-rv30-max-plus-review)
- 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](https://nextpit.com/tapo-rv30-max-plus-review)
- 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](https://www.blacktubi.com/review/tapo-rv30-max-plus/)

## 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.

Full reviews: [Eufy 11S Max](https://robotsforthat.com/robot/eufy-11s-max/index.md), [TP-Link Tapo RV30 Max Plus](https://robotsforthat.com/robot/tp-link-tapo-rv30-max-plus/index.md)