Hughes currently lists two robot vacuum cleaners, both from TP-Link Tapo. This short guide compares the lower-cost RV20MAXPLUS with the more automated RV30MAXPLUS without pretending there is a broader choice.
Winner: TP-Link Tapo 5300Pa Hyper Suction Robot Vacuum - RV30MAXPLUS2 verified picksUpdated September 2026
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Written by Alex Mercer
Alex writes practical home-appliance buying guides with a focus on cleaning performance, storage, maintenance and the little usability details that decide whether a machine gets used every week.
Our winner
TP-Link Tapo 5300Pa Hyper Suction Robot Vacuum - RV30MAXPLUS
The TP-Link Tapo RV30MAXPLUS is the stronger pick when the extra cost for its longer runtime and multi-floor mapping fits the home. The RV20MAXPLUS is the better value choice for simpler layouts.
a lower £249.99 price and 180-minute maximum runtime
£249.99
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Best overall robot
TP-Link Tapo 5300Pa Hyper Suction Robot Vacuum - RV30MAXPLUS
Multi-floor mapping and a 3l auto-empty dock gives this pick a clear role for robot cleaners.
At £287.99, it sits in this comparison as a robot vacuum with a specific job. The value comes from the longer 150-minute runtime and room-mapping tools suit homes where the robot needs to work across more than one level.
What we like
The longer 150-minute runtime and room-mapping tools suit homes where the robot needs to work across more than one level.
The robot vacuum gives it a distinct place in a page about robot cleaners.
What we don't like
It costs more than the RV20MAXPLUS, despite sharing the same 5300Pa suction and auto-empty dock concept.
Specifications
Formatrobot vacuum
Key featuremulti-floor mapping and a 3L auto-empty dock
TP-Link Tapo 5300Pa Hyper Suction Robot Vacuum - RV20MAXPLUS
This robot vacuum turns a lower £249.99 price and 180-minute maximum runtime into a useful robot cleaners choice.
At £249.99, it sits in this comparison as a robot vacuum with a specific job. The value comes from the lower price, longer quoted runtime and 83mm slim body make it a sensible starting point for straightforward layouts.
What we like
The lower price, longer quoted runtime and 83mm slim body make it a sensible starting point for straightforward layouts.
The robot vacuum gives it a distinct place in a page about robot cleaners.
What we don't like
It does not offer the RV30MAXPLUS multi-floor mapping feature.
Specifications
Formatrobot vacuum
Key featurea lower £249.99 price and 180-minute maximum runtime
Both robots bring 5300Pa suction, auto-empty docks, app control, carpet avoidance and electric water-flow mopping. Choose the RV20MAXPLUS for the lower price and 180-minute maximum runtime. Choose the RV30MAXPLUS if multi-floor mapping and the more advanced navigation matter more than the extra upfront cost.
Prices and availability can change, so use the Hughes product link to confirm the current listing before ordering.
Our conclusion
Fit before features. Always.
The TP-Link Tapo RV30MAXPLUS is the stronger pick when the extra cost for its longer runtime and multi-floor mapping fits the home. The RV20MAXPLUS is the better value choice for simpler layouts. The best choice is the one that fits the room, storage and maintenance routine you actually have.
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