Articles by Derek Adams

Derek Adams has been in consumer tech journalism since joining London listings magazine Time Out in the early ‘80s. He’s an experienced reviewer of cordless vacs and robot vacs, indeed anything that runs on batteries or has a plug attached. Derek also writes extensively for TechRadar’s sister site T3.com between playing drums and guitar with his bandmates in Red Box.

Articles by: Derek Adams

The Dreame Z30 Pro Aqua cordless stick vac-and-mop is a versatile floor cleaning combo for both vacuuming and light mopping duties

By Derek Adams Published 14 July 26

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The Dreame Z30 Pro Aqua is a top choice for anyone after an all-in-one floor cleaning solution. Just don't expect it to perform as extensively as a dedicated wet-and-dry vacuum

The Ecovacs Deebot X12 OmniCyclone is an impressively inventive robot cleaner that mops very well, but struggles to sweep up the competition

By Derek Adams Published 21 June 26

The new Ecovacs Deebot X12 OmniCyclone comes with some great innovations but it's not the best sucker in town

The TerraMow V1000 robot lawn mower is the perfect wire-free lawnbot for newbies and technophobes

By Derek Adams Published 25 May 26

An easy-to-use robot mower that doesn't require a degree in computer science

The Segway Navimow i210E LiDAR Pro delivers orderly autonomous mowing with impressive navigation accuracy

By Derek Adams Published 14 April 26

Segway's latest robot mower brings composed performance to challenging terrain

DJI Romo P vs Roborock Saros 10R — which robot vacuum comes out on top when it comes to dodging obstacles? I put them to the test

By Derek Adams Published 12 April 26

Which robot vacuum offers the best obstacle avoidance and navigation? I put them to the test.

The new Romo P robovac from drone expert DJI has the most jaw-dropping obstacle avoidance I’ve ever seen

By Derek Adams Published 9 April 26

Welcome to the future with DJI’s first foray into the pantheon of home cleaning — expensive, but extremely capable.

Mammotion LUBA 3 AWD 3000 robot lawn mower — autonomous mowing just got exponentially better for owners of larger landscapes

By Derek Adams Published 29 March 26

If you have a large, complex swathe of sward with steep sections, this is the robot mower for you

Roborock Qrevo Curv 2 Pro robot vacuum in reviewer's home

Roborock Qrevo Curv 2 Pro review: an advanced robot vacuum that excels on carpet

By Derek Adams Published 9 February 26

I've tested dozens of robot vacuums, and this model has some of the best carpet cleaning I've ever seen.

Roborock F25 Ultra clearing a mess of egg, oats, ketchup and more from an engineered wooden floor

In the pantheon of new home appliances, the Roborock F25 Ultra is unequivocally my favorite product of 2025

By Derek Adams Published 28 December 25

The Roborock F25 Ultra doesn't sound glam, but it has transformed my cleaning game.

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Dreame Matrix10 Ultra dock with door open to show spare mop pads lined up

Dreame Matrix10 Ultra review: an ambitious, impressive, mop-swapping behemoth

By Derek Adams Published 4 December 25

The Dreame Matrix10 Ultra might be the perfect bot for big, complex homes or even commercial properties.

Roborock F25 Ultra review: the most powerful, capable wet-dry vac I've ever used

By Derek Adams Published 11 November 25

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The Roborock F25 Ultra features sanitizing steam and grease-busting hot water modes, to tackle the toughest cleaning tasks.

Eureka RapidWash 730 wet-and-dry vacuum in use on reviewer's engineered wood floor

This wet-and-dry vacuum delivers some of the best edge-to-edge cleaning I've experienced, but it's a chunky beast

By Derek Adams Published 14 October 25

The Eureka RapidWash 730 is powerful and easy to maneuver, despite its generous weight and bulk.

Person using Roborock F25 Ace Combo mop in a home with dogs running around

What is a wet-and-dry vacuum, and do I actually need one?

By Derek Adams Published 12 October 25

For certain households, a wet-dry vacuum can be a game-changer – here's what to expect, plus alternatives to consider.

Anthbot Genie 300 robot lawn mower in reviewer's yard

Reliable, neat and user-friendly, the Anthbot Genie lawn mower is a wish come true

By Derek Adams Published 31 July 25

If you're after an intelligent lawnbot that doesn't take a degree in IT to operate, step right this way.

iRobot Roomba 205 DustCompactor robot vacuum review: a crushing disappointment

By Derek Adams Published 15 July 25

The iRobot Roomba 205 DustCompactor Combo's intriguing space-saving design is let down by poor execution.

Is my garden suitable for a robot lawn mower?

By Derek Adams Published 28 June 25

Steep incline? Overgrown grass? Lumps and bumps? We look at the obstacles that could pose a problem for the wrong lawnbot.

Robot lawn mower with Smart Home Week graphic

How to prepare your lawn for a robot lawn mower

By Derek Adams Published 25 June 25

Smart home week Lawnbots can be a major effort-saver when it comes to yardcare – here's how to get your lawn ready.

Roborock robot vacuum on carpet next to Smart Home Week graphic

6 settings you should be changing on your robovac (but probably aren't)

By Derek Adams Published 23 June 25

Shifting away from the defaults can transform your robot vacuum from basic home helper to tailored cleaning assistant.

Eufy E15 robot lawn mower mowing tester's lawn in neat stripes

I tested the Eufy E15 robot lawn mower, and it's so easy to use even technophobes will love it

By Derek Adams Published 14 June 25

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I've tested plenty of lawnbots, but Eufy's debut effort blew me away with its accurate full self-drive tech.

Samsung Jet 85 Pet vacuum cleaner in reviewer's living room

Samsung Jet 85 Pet vacuum cleaner review: high-powered cleaning for pet-owners

By Derek Adams Last updated 5 June 25

How does the Samsung Jet 85 Pet match up to the opposition?

Roborock Saros 10R and Saros 10 robot vacuums side by side in reviewer's house

Roborock Saros 10 and Saros 10R: which should I buy?

By Derek Adams Published 12 May 25

I tested Roborock's Saros 10 and 10R side by side – here's how they matched up.

Dreame R20 cordless vacuum in reviewer's home

Dreame R20 cordless vacuum review

By Derek Adams Last updated 9 May 25

The Dreame R20 packs a slew of useful features, not to mention incredible cleaning power, for a wallet-friendly price.

Roborock Qrevo Master robot vacuum with side brush kicked out

Roborock Qrevo Master review: hassle-free cleaning from the king of robot vacuums

By Derek Adams Published 11 April 25

It's not the very newest Roborock, but it's still a supremely capable bot and there are some strong deals to be had.

Roborock Q5 Pro+ robot vacuum review: an affordable bot with strong suction

By Derek Adams Published 15 March 25

It might be one of the cheapest Roborocks around, but the excellent suction makes it worthy of consideration, even if the mop underwhelms.

Tineco Pure One A50S cordless stick vacuum with wand bent forwards

Tineco Pure One A50S cordless vacuum review: superb suction but a flawed design

By Derek Adams Published 1 March 25

The Tineco Pure One A50S offers excellent cleaning power and long battery life, but a clunky design lets it down a little.

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