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Imou RV3 vs TP-Link Tapo RV20 Max Plus

What RV3 does better (5) and where Tapo RV20 Max Plus wins (4) — every spec side by side.

Imou RV3
Imou · 2025RV3
7.5Score
5 advantages≈ US$280
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TP-Link Tapo RV20 Max Plus
TP-Link · 2025Tapo RV20 Max Plus
6.5Score
4 advantages≈ US$260
5.2Cleaning power5.2
5.8Navigation6.7
7.3Mopping4.7
9.3Base station6.3
6.8Battery5.3
Dimensions

Size comparison

RV3Tapo RV20 Max Plus
350 × 98350330 × 83330
RV3Tapo RV20 Max PlusDifference
Height98 mm83 mm+15 mm
Width / diameter350 mm330 mm+20 mm
Length350 mm330 mm+20 mm

Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).

Why is RV3 better than Tapo RV20 Max Plus?

  1. Mop typeRotating mop pads vs Mop pad
  2. Battery capacity6,400 mAh vs 2,600 mAh2.5×
  3. Suction power8,500 Pa vs 5,300 Pa+60%
  4. Base stationAll-in-one dock (empty + wash) vs Auto-empty dock
  5. Dustbin (robot)320 ml vs 300 ml+7%

Why is Tapo RV20 Max Plus better than RV3?

  1. Water tank (robot)80 ml vs 300 ml3.8×
  2. Height98 mm vs 83 mm+18%
  3. Threshold climbing20 mm vs 22 mm+10%
  4. Noise level72 dB vs 55 dB+31%
Specifications

Side by side

Imou RV3Imou RV3≈ US$2807.5
Suction & cleaning
Suction power8,500 Pa5,300 Pa
Dustbin (robot)320 ml300 ml
Main brushSingle main brushSingle main brush
Side brushes21
Carpet detectionYes—
HEPA filterYesYes
Noise level72 dB55 dB
Navigation & obstacles
NavigationLaser (LiDAR)Laser (LiDAR)
Navigation sensorsLiDAR laser (LDS), dToF laser, Wall sensor, Cliff sensorsLiDAR laser (LDS), Cliff sensors
Obstacle avoidanceBasic sensors (infrared / bumper)Basic sensors (infrared / bumper)
Threshold climbing20 mm22 mm
No-go zones / virtual wallsYesYes
Room mapping & room selectionYesYes
Mopping
Mop typeRotating mop padsMop pad
Mop lifting on carpetsYes—
Extending mop (edges)Yes—
Water tank (robot)80 ml300 ml
Base station
Base stationAll-in-one dock (empty + wash)Auto-empty dock
Auto-empty dust stationYesYes
Dust bag (dock)—3 l
Mop washing in the dockYes—
Hot-air mop dryingYes—
Automatic water refillYes—
Battery & runtime
Battery capacity6,400 mAh2,600 mAh
Runtime180 min180 min
Charging time300 min—
Cleaning area per charge100 m²—
Recharge & resume—Yes
Size & weight
Width / diameter350 mm330 mm
Length350 mm330 mm
Height98 mm83 mm
ShapeRoundRound
ColoursWhiteWhite, Black
App & smart home
App controlYesYes
Voice assistantsAmazon AlexaAmazon Alexa, Google Assistant
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