The best robot vacuum for pet hair on hardwood floors Robot Vacuum and Mop Combo

A robot vacuum/mop combination is the ideal option for pets who shed fur. The machine can mop and vacuum and can even dry and clean its own dual mop pads.

It also has the highest suction power of any robot we've tested, at 8,800Pa. It can also create cleaning schedules and save your house's maps from its app.

1. Ecovacs Deebot X2 Omni

The X2 Omni is the latest in Ecovacs' line of robot vacuum-mop hybrids. This model that is wet-dry is fitted with the company's upgraded AIVI 3D 2.0 lidar system that offers better mapping and obstacle avoidance. The system uses dual-laser LiDAR -- similar to what you'll find in self-driving vehicles -- and can scan an area of up to 32 feet in 270 degrees. This translates to more accurate mapping, faster response time, and greater cleaning accuracy.

It also has a rotating mopping pad made of chenille, which makes it much easier to scrub difficult areas unlike traditional mop. In my tests it was able to clean the X2 Omni washed its pad in just a few seconds and got to work. I noticed that it was more precise than other models which seemed to follow a grid around rooms. It was able to navigate around corners and edges of my rooms and also create "Zambani patterns" both in and out of the middle of the room. It returned to its OMNI Station frequently to empty the dustbin and clean the mop using hot water, before starting another task of cleaning.

The X2 Omni is just as simple to use and set up as other Ecovacs products. Snap the dock into position then plug it in and connect it to your WiFi network at home. It takes only about a minute. Then, you can launch the app to start your first cleaning project. I was able to customize my floor plan within 15 minutes. This included creating restricted areas for sweeping and mopping as well as rearranging the positioning of furniture that is mounted on walls and more. The X2 Omni performed admirably during my tests. It scored highly in the areas of pet hair removal as well as debris removal, and achieved near-perfect results in edge and crevices cleaning.

2. Deebot T10 Omni

The T10 Omni from ECOVACS is a powerful mopping and vacuum cleaner. It is the most sophisticated of the T-line offered by the company and comes with the brand new OZMO Turbo2.0 mopping system that utilizes a dual-spinning brush for superior cleaning than the traditional scrubbing. It also comes with YIKO integrated, a first-of-its kind natural language processing tech that allows it to respond to a wide range of voice commands. You can make use of the ECOVACS app to map your home, set up cleaning schedules, and adjust settings.

The T10 Omni's biggest flaw is that it's unable to switch between vacuuming and mopping in one run. The T10 Omni comes with two modes that require you to attach mop heads and take them off according to your needs. This is fine for the majority of households, but not so for those with busy lives.

The Deebot T10 is a great robot vacuum that gives impressive results. It removed more than 96% debris from our hardwood flooring. This is a fantastic performance. It was a success on carpets and tiles cleaning up 99% of dirt.

This robot vacuum and mop has an enormous docking station which offers cool water cleaning for its mop pads, automatic emptying into a 3L plastic bag that is easy to replace, and hot air drying for quick and easy maintenance. It also has a large reservoir of water that allows it to be rinsed and dried more often between mopping sessions.

The Deebot T10 comes with an integrated wash tray into its base, which is similar to other mopping robots. It uses the wash tray to wash and dry the mop pads when it is using them. However, it doesn't come with an open tray, meaning that dirty water, dust and other grime slowly accumulates in the bottom of the tray over time.

3. RoboVac X8 hybrid

This is the first mopping model from Anker, which is known for its robot vacuums. It features improved intelligence with multiple map support, LIDAR scanning and twin-turbine technology that automatically adjusts to the type of surface you're cleaning. It's a mid-range cleaner that's attractive even if its promise of being a one-stop-shop for floor cleaning doesn't quite be realized.

The X8 Hybrid looks like a traditional robotic vacuum cleaner from the top with its circular shape with sweeping wheels and a raised area for sensors. However, flip it over there's an electric floor brush as well as one side sweeper brush which pushes dirt from the edges into the main pathway of the robot's mouth. It's a little smaller than the main brushes of the iRobot Roomba S9, which I found makes it easier to fit under chairs and sofas.

Its mapping system allows you to define no-mop areas as well as specific cleaning zones. It is prone to hitting things such as its charging station, and isn't the best at climbing over carpets. It was good at collecting pet hair off bare floors. In our tests, it picked up 89.5 percent of cat litter.

While it's controllable via the app it's also controllable via the app. X8 Hybrid also comes with physical buttons on its base, which let you select a cleaning mode, and switch the robot off or on. You can also use these to set no-go zones as well as view real-time maps. It's a bit chatty, as well, and will inform you of what it's planning to do next ("start cleaning") or warn you that something is wrong (it isn't able to charge, for instance).

4. ILIFE A4s

This high-tech vacuum model can remove pet hair, kibble, and other messes with remarkable efficiency. It also moves effortlessly around furniture legs. It also has an impressive feature set that includes two cleaning modes and a self-emptying dock and a real-time obstacle avoidance system. It is Wi-Fi-enabled and is best controlled using the Neato app, where cleanings can be scheduled and the overall maintenance needs are monitored. The X2 Omni is an excellent choice for large homes with hardwood carpet and flooring, however it requires some planning ahead to avoid getting stuck by power cords, toys or other obstacles that might be unexpected.

In our tests of hardwood floors and kibble it performed well and was able to pick up everything from one grain of rice to multiple pieces of dog food in one go. It did have some issues with rugs but, in general the vacuum cleaner is great for large rooms that have both types of flooring and a mix of pets.

The A4s Pro is a bit expensive but it's an excellent buy for people who want to to leave the house with no hands on so they can do other things or perform household chores. The A4s Pro has a convenient auto-cleaning feature that increases suction to get rid of difficult dirt or spills. It also has a battery-powered ElectroWall to set boundaries for the robot.

This budget-friendly robot from a popular brand is the cheapest we've tested and provides exceptional value for money. Its navigation system is basic and uses an extremely basic random pathing algorithm and lacks room mapping capabilities, which makes it less efficient than the other models on this list. However, it's still able to reach under furniture and in corners and its mopping mode was very effective in our testing it picked up pet hair and other debris effortlessly.

5. Shark iQ

Shark's iQ isn't as well-built as the Roomba S9, but it is superior in general at getting rid of pet hair on all surfaces. It gets rid of floors with less thoroughly and does a good job on low-pile carpet and uses smart-pathing navigational technology for better maneuverability. It can be positioned to a specific area, and has a suite of advanced automation features including no-go zones and schedules. It also allows you to pause and restart cleaning sessions which is ideal for homes with pets.

The self-cleaning brushroll is able to prevent knots from pet hair and other debris and its self-emptying docking station can hold up to 30 days of dirt before needing to be empty. It comes with of angled side brushes that can reach into corners, as well as a multi-stage filter system to capture dust, allergens, and dander.

The iQ robot vacuum is well-built and feels solid. It is compatible with an app on your smartphone which lets you alter the vacuum's settings and schedule cleaning sessions ahead of time. The app also allows you to view the remaining battery life and send push notifications about any issues it encounters during a cleaning cycle. You can control it using your voice using an Amazon Alexa device or Google Assistant device. If you don't have either of these devices you can mark the boundaries of your area by using physical boundary markers.

The iQ excels for cleaning floors that aren't clean, and does well on carpets with low pile and [empty] shaggy edges. However it doesn't provide the same level of autonomy as our top picks. It's also expensive and its monthly costs can be quite costly.