Lefant N3 vs Tapo RV30 Max Plus
Quick take: The Tapo RV30 Max Plus has stronger suction (5,300 vs 4,000 Pa); the Tapo RV30 Max Plus runs longer per charge (180 vs 150 min).
Which one to buy
Same $200, and the Tapo RV30 Max Plus does more of the work for you. It has a self-empty dock with a 3L bag rated for about two months, a mop that physically lifts off carpet, saved maps for up to four floors, 180 minutes of runtime and a rated 5300 Pa. The Lefant N3 has a plain charging base, a mop that only changes direction near rugs, no confirmed multi-floor maps and 150 minutes.
The N3 still wins two things. Its sonic pad vibrates 12,000 times a minute for dried-on spills, and at 3.5 inches it sits lower than the RV30's 3.94, so it reaches under slightly more furniture. Its 160 ml tank is small, though, against the Tapo's 300 ml.
Buy the Tapo for almost any home, especially one with rugs or stairs. The RV30 has its own quirks: dock and charging glitches, and a saved map that should be re-locked after edits. The N3 made sense for a single-level, hard-floor home where scrubbing stains matters more than automation, but it is now discontinued with no successor.
Lefant N3
Made for a single-level, hard-floor home where sonic scrubbing of dried spills matters more than self-emptying; now discontinued, with no successor.
Tapo RV30 Max Plus
Worth it if you have rugs, more than one floor, or want the robot to empty itself; it offers more for the same $200.
| Spec | Lefant N3 | Tapo RV30 Max Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ~$200 | ~$200 |
| Type | Robot Vacuum & Mop | Robot Vacuum & Mop |
| Suction | 4000 Pa | 5300 Pa |
| Battery | 150 min | 180 min |
| Navigation | LiDAR | LiDAR |
| Filtration | — | H11 HEPA |
| Cordless | Yes | Yes |
| Bagged | — | — |
| Noise | — | — |
| Dustbin | 450 ml | 300 ml |
| Water tank | 160 ml | 300 ml |
| Self-empty dock | No | Yes |
| Auto mop washing | No | No |
| Hot water washing | No | No |
| Obstacle avoidance | Yes | Yes |
| Carpet detection | Yes | Yes |
| Auto mop lifting | No | Yes |
| Multi-floor mapping | No | Yes |
| App control | Yes | Yes |
| Dimensions | 12.5 x 12.5 x 3.5 in | 13 x 13 x 3.94 in |
| Weight | — | — |
| Warranty | 1 year | 1 year |
Pros & cons
Lefant N3
- ✓True LiDAR + dToF navigation with no-go zones and spot cleaning via the app
- ✓Sonic mopping technology tackles dried stains better than a passive drag mop
- ✓Ultrasonic carpet detection auto-boosts suction and avoids over-wetting rugs
- ✓4 adjustable suction levels up to 4000 Pa
- ✓Works in full darkness since it doesn't rely on a camera
- ✓Alexa/Google Assistant and app scheduling included
- ✗No self-empty dock — just a basic charging base, so the 450ml bin needs manual emptying
- ✗Small 160ml water tank needs frequent refills on larger homes
- ✗No physical mop lift — the pad changes direction near carpet rather than lifting off it
- ✗Multi-floor map storage isn't confirmed in Lefant's own listing
- ✗No published HEPA/filtration rating or noise level
Tapo RV30 Max Plus
- ✓Dual LiDAR + IMU navigation that owners switching from Shark/iRobot rate as noticeably more accurate
- ✓True auto mop lift keeps the pad off carpet, not just a route-around
- ✓Suction repeatedly called out by owners as unusually strong for a sub-$250 robot
- ✓3-hour runtime, longer than the RV20 Max Plus
- ✓Self-empty dock rated for roughly 2 months hands-free with a 3L bag
- ✓H11 HEPA filtration and 4 multi-floor map storage
- ✓Handles multi-pet households well according to daily-use owner reports
- ✗A meaningful minority of owners report dock/charging reliability failures, including the robot leaving the dock uncommanded
- ✗300ml water tank needs frequent refills on larger homes
- ✗At least a few owners report a temporary app bug that ignored zone settings and cleaned the whole home
- ✗No auto mop washing or heated water at the dock
- ✗Must re-lock the saved map after edits or it can revert to full-home cleaning, per multiple owner reports
- ✗Occasional false 'stuck brush' aborts reported even when the brush is clear
Lefant N3 vs Tapo RV30 Max Plus: common questions
Does the Tapo RV30 Max Plus keep its mop off my rugs better than the Lefant N3?▾
Yes. The RV30 Max Plus lifts its mop pad mechanically over carpet, while the N3 keeps the pad attached and changes its cleaning direction near rugs. For homes with several area rugs, the lift is the safer design.
Can either robot wash its own mop?▾
No. Neither the Lefant N3 nor the Tapo RV30 Max Plus washes or dries its mop pad, so you rinse it by hand. The Tapo's dock only empties the dustbin into a 3L bag.