iRobot Braava Jet 240 vs. 380t vs. m6 - Real Mopping Tests & Objective Data

It's a robot mop battle! We test and compare iRobot's Braava Jet 240 vs. 380t vs. m6. Which is the best robot mop for your home? Find out now.
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Should you buy Braava Jet 240, 380t, or m6?
So we’ve hit the highlights of all three of these mops-Braava m6 vs. Braava 380t vs. Braava Jet 240… still not sure which mop is right for you?
I would recommend the Braava m6 if you want a mop that:
Pairs to a robot vacuum (Roomba i7 or S9) for smarter cleans
Automatically returns to the charger
Offers scheduled cleaning cycles
Has app-based control
I would recommend the Braava 380t if you want a mop that:
Doesn’t require disposable mopping pads
Has a good balance of price and performance
Navigates better than the Braava Jet 240, but without wifi
Has good area coverage
I would recommend the Braava Jet 240 if you want a mop that:
Is the most affordable (of the three models listed)
Has auto-detect cleaning modes based on cleaning pad installed
Is compact, lightweight, and comes with a carrying handle
Uses disposable cleaning pads so you don’t have to wash them
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[@ModernCastle]

Buy Braava Jet 240 - amzn.to/2JgMFCj Buy Braava 380t - amzn.to/2xyz1p9 Buy Braava Jet m6 - amzn.to/2QyJYNB Questions? Ask in the comments! I do my best to respond within 24 hours.

[@MrBlueCreeper]

What was the result for the m6 pickup? Amazing video, as always! :)

[@ModernCastle]

You can see our full m6 data here - moderncastle.com/braava-m6-review/ Our m6 tests were more recent than our 240 and 380t. More recently, we decided to stop doing numerical scores for our mopping tests, as we just didn't feel as confident in the objectivity of those tests. As a result, we simply have extended subjective assessment on the m6 (which is what you'll find in the link above).

[@benders74]

Thank you.. very helpful😇

[@ModernCastle]

You're welcome!

[@archanadas7292]

Thanks , its helpful. Can u tell us how noisy each one is ?

[@ModernCastle]

They are all super quiet. I would estimate around 55 dB (though that's just an estimate)

[@Boodieman72]

I have a 230 (before the others were out) and it's great and haven't seen a need to buy a bigger one.

[@ModernCastle]

Don't fix what isn't broke! :D

[@meltdownblitz]

I really want to buy the m6 but I've heard mixed reviews about it. I do have the 240t and in my home it got stuck a few times overall not that good IMO. I think its going to go back

[@ModernCastle]

Some really like it, some don't. The complaints on the M6 are usually from consumers who don't understand the limitations of robot mops. A robot mop isn't a replacement to a traditional mop. It's absolutely going to help and they are perfect for light to moderate messes, as well as maintenance cleaning. If that fits your expectations then you'll probably like the M6.

[@beth1833]

I own an i7+ and love it. I want to purchase a mopping robot. My big problem is that I have a kitchen and bathroom that I would like to be mopped by the robot, HOWEVER, those two rooms are separated by a carpeted den with no other way to get to the bathroom. CAN THE M6 pick up and go across the den to get to the bathroom? Would I be better off to just buy the 240 and simply pick it up and move it to the bathroom manually. Surely I am not the only person on earth who has a carpeted room separating the tiled floor rooms I need mopped. Thanks!

[@ModernCastle]

The m6 cannot do that. So your only option would be to physically move the robot (as you've suggested) or go with the Roborock S7. Roborock's S7 is the only robot that can lift its mopping attachment when going over carpeted areas. Here's a link - amzn.to/3dKyxzr Needless to say, it's not a great solution since you already have an i7+. But the S7 is the only one on the market that really fits what you're looking for. Otherwise, you're going to have to move the mop by hand.

[@frito_bandito_]

Nice video. I have a house with both carpet and vinyl floors. Since the m6 detects carpet edges and not clean them, will it be able to navigate through a carpeted room to a hard floor room and back again? If not, what is the point of the m6 and it mapping ability?

[@ModernCastle]

Generally speaking, yes. It is able to identify non-hard surfaces and avoid them. The only carpet I've seen it struggle with is an extremely low pile rug I have. Sometimes I catch it driving up onto the rug. However, you also have the option to use the keep out zones within the app if you find it's driving on your carpets.

[@frito_bandito_]

@@ModernCastle I don't think you understand what I'm asking. For this to be a whole house robot, it needs to be able to freely move from hard surface rooms, through carpeted rooms in order to get to remote hard surfaced rooms. If you have to pick it up and carry across carpeted rooms, what's the point of calling it a whole house solution? The only way it might make sense is if you could identify rooms as carpeted, and the robot had the ability to lift it's pad to get across the carpeted room. Short of this, the 240 seems a much more practical solution. Seems to me this is an important point. Most houses will have this situation.

[@ModernCastle]

@@frito_bandito_ Ah, I see what you're saying now. Sounds like the m6 isn't a good robot for your home. It will not drive through the carpets to get to remote hard surface areas.

[@EyesRed]

@@frito_bandito_ Agreed and since all these mops won't go over most transition strips (what's between wood, lino & other woods) thinking it's carpet you have to carry it to each room. So the 240 would be the better choice taking in the price and it cleans well.

[@ernestjackson635]

@@frito_bandito_ Just got one it needs a path around the carpet if you have hard wood on the other side. Also m6 has a problem navigating over transition points anything over 3/8 and it gets stuck

[@barberalee]

Do you need to map the vacuum and mop? Or can it be done once and shared?

[@ModernCastle]

The two share mapping data. But it may take more than a single run to get a complete map, so expect that.

[@richardsmith1161]

I have a Brava M6. Sometimes it has trouble leaving the base. They are sending me new wheels, let’s see how long they last. I do like it though saves a lot of time cleaning up after 4 dogs. The only feature I want is an edge clean like my 960 has, it seems to miss the edges.

[@ModernCastle]

Indeed. Better mode level cleaning would be a helpful and interesting feature for not only the m6, but Roomba's line in general. Edge cleaning, speed cleaning, silent cleaning, etc. I've seen those and others offered by other brands.

[@CaballeroAzur]

Which liquid do you use in them? Is there a factory brand? Can you use other brands like Bona or Alex diluded?

[@ModernCastle]

There is a special Bona formula - www.amazon.com/iRobot-Surface-Cleaning-Solution-Compatible/dp/B09KWX38FZ?tag=mc_1001-20

[@alim25061]

Is the m6 good at mopping when there is hair on the floor, will it pick it up ? Does it have a suction to pick it?

[@ModernCastle]

Yeah, it's pretty good...up to a level at least. Between my dog and wife, there is a decent volume of hair on the floor, but it's not absurd. In any case, the m6 does a nice job of capturing and dragging it along. You'll want to always use a fresh cleaning pad between cleans so you get the hair gone, but in general it can capture hair as it cleans.

[@alim25061]

@@ModernCastle Thanks for the reply.

[@ModernCastle]

@@alim25061 You're welcome

[@Laflacaycancer]

Which one will clean in a more organized pattern instead of randomly?

[@ModernCastle]

m6 is the most organized pattern cleaning by far. The 380t and 240 notably less so, and each about the same.

[@aeglesmash9356]

Any idea which of these is safest for laminate floors? From what I have read, the individual planks are frequently sold as sealed, but also frequently installed without sealing between the boards. I am worried that if I get the 240, the water spray could wreck my floors.. 380t seems safer there given that it's a damp rag being pushed around with a slow refill vs. a jet of water sprayed directly on the surface. Their website recommends not using them, but reviewers often say it's fine - so not sure if reviewers are new users that may not have seen longterm damage (or have higher quality laminate install), or if iRobot is just covering themselves from a lawsuit in the *rare* event of it causing damage. I'm not sure if you'd know, but figured I would ask - any guidance you can give there for these products? :)

[@ModernCastle]

I think you nailed it. Most reviewers are new users without long term use and iRobot is covering their butts. Ultimately, it really depends on the install of your laminate. Most laminate installs should be fully waterproof. But if there are indeed weak spots at the connection joints then that's a potential issue. In any case, I think your thinking is correct. The 380 with its damp rag as opposed to direct spray water that comes from the 240 and m6 is likely going to be a better choice for your home. That's what I would go with as well.

[@aeglesmash9356]

@@ModernCastle Thank you for the reply! Our 380t "Crow" (T. Robot) is on the way :) Great review and comparison!

[@ModernCastle]

@@aeglesmash9356 Nice! I hope you like it.

[@carlosangulo5998]

Can you find a irobot braava 240 new not use.

[@ModernCastle]

Seems to be discontinued.

[@carlosangulo5998]

And can you put a video only the irobot braava 240

[@ModernCastle]

Unfortunately, we don't have a dedicated review video for the 240.

[@danielletordjman8921]

Je voudrais changer les roues et pas seulement le revêtement des roues. Comment procéder

[@ModernCastle]

Malheureusement, je n'ai aucune idée de comment vous vous y prendrez. ENGLISH - Unfortunately, I have no idea how you'd go about doing that.

[@carlosangulo5998]

I want the irobot braava 240

[@ModernCastle]

It's a great one!

[@RichieColemanSr]

Will the M6 communicate with my i3+ that I just purchased?

[@ModernCastle]

Yes

[@RichieColemanSr]

@@ModernCastle Would you recommend it over the other two models?

[@ModernCastle]

@@RichieColemanSr Yes, it is the best mop iRobot makes.

[@RichieColemanSr]

@@ModernCastle After watching more videos, I've been thinking about returning my i3+ and getting the i3+, what's your thoughts since I plan to get the M6?

[@ModernCastle]

@@RichieColemanSr this is what you said "I've been thinking about returning my i3+ and getting the i3+..." What did you mean?

[@SubhaBose]

Can jet 240 be used to mop house of 1400 sq ft?

[@ModernCastle]

Yeah. You'll need to run it probably 3-4 times to fully cover that area, but as long as you position it in different starting points and let it works its way towards the middle it'll get it all done.

[@SubhaBose]

@@ModernCastle Thank you, then I think it would be better to go for M6 then

[@ModernCastle]

@@SubhaBose If you don't want to deal with multiple batteries or lots of recharging, then yeah, definitely. M6 can cover that entire area in one go.

[@archygrey9093]

The navigation cube isn't essential for the 380t, it will work better with it though. I think it will navigate similar to the 240 without the cube

[@ModernCastle]

I wish that was the case in my home. The 380t really seemed to struggle with the cube...only able to mop maybe 20-25% of what it could do with the cube aiding in navigation.

[@christinecomito9918]

I agree with Archy Grey, I had the 380t for several years (5+) and usually forgot to move the cube from room to room or even use it altogether after a while. I had a big house and I would just set it down in a room and let it go. I had to buy replacement batteries and it finally died but I used it a lot. Now I'm debating which model to get (380 vs 240) for my new tiny condo.

[@bituoxsurveyor]

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[@jjayguy23]

They're terrible at thresholds.

[@suryavideos123]

❤🎉😮😊240