Best Robot Vacuums and Mop Combos

A robot vacuum is the ideal device to keep the cleanliness of your home. It can remove pet hair, dust, and other surface debris.

Some robots are able to sync with smart assistants such as Alexa or Google Assistant to provide a environment that is hands-free. Find models that recharge and resume cleaning the area they left.

1. iRobot S8

This smart robot mop and vacuum combo is a fantastic option for households with a variety of. It features a superb navigation system that incorporates GPS and laser sensors. It also comes with numerous features and control options that can be accessed through the app. It has a handy feature that lets you create cleaning zones in areas that require additional attention, and also to create Keep Out zones in areas that you don't wish it to go. As with all Roomba devices, it is updated with new software updates that make it even better over time.

It's costly but it's also among the most advanced robot vacuums that ZDNet has evaluated. It has a powerful battery that can vacuum all of your home in less than two hours. It can also switch between mopping and vacuuming at the touch of a button. It automatically emptys the bin of dust above its charging station, in contrast to other self-emptying robots that require you to empty it after every run.

It's got a range of other features that make it an excellent choice for homes of all sizes with its intelligent obstacle avoidance that uses the camera as well as processor-powered intelligents to identify obstacles. It rarely gets derailed or entrapped during cleaning and is the best in avoiding power cables and other objects in my tests. However, it isn't as reliable at detecting pet waste and other dangers.

2. Eufy RoboVac Hybrid X8

While the Anker-owned Eufy has earned a name for itself in budget robot vacuums, it hasn't previously offered an all-in-one model that can also mop. This is changing with the X8 Hybrid, which has an impressive suite of advanced features and is able to compete against more expensive models.

Laser navigation is the primary selling point of this machine. Previous Eufy devices have created a rough map of your home utilizing infrared sensors and bumping into things however the X8's laser mapping system is much more accurate. It also takes a lot less time to construct a comprehensive picture of your space and stores multiple maps, which is great for homes with multiple floors.

The X8 is still a good vacuum for floors that are not clean, slinging debris under its side brushes and into the 400ml dust bin with relative ease. The X8's tyres, despite having a circular shape, are very good at grabbing corners and edges. It's not a fantastic cat litter eater, however as our tests show it can only remove about 90 percent of the fur from hard floors.

There's a basic mopping mode which uses the same water tank as the vacuuming. While this is great for spills that are not too large, you can't limit the amount of water it consumes which can limit its effectiveness for more serious staining. However, it does an excellent job of picking up pet hair, with a higher speed of pickup than the Roborock S7.

3. Miele RX2

Awarded for its quiet and efficient home appliances, Miele's RX2 robot vacuum is a great choice because of its cleaning power, beautiful design and great navigation. It has some oddities in its operation that prevent it from being named the best smart robot vacuum.

The RX2 is equipped with a dual-sensor mapping technology that uses a LIDAR to map an area and a pair of 3D scanning cameras for detecting and eliminating obstacles (such as furniture legs or pet waste). Once the room is mapped it is possible to assign virtual no-go zones and favorite sections to the robot. You can also start a manual clean or manually change the cleaning mode, see a live feed from the onboard cameras and more from the main screen.

The RX2's sensors work well, registering furniture and other obstructions in real-time. The suction and sweeping power are top of the line and cleans up surface debris from medium-pile carpeting and embedded dust in bare floors. It's not the fastest robotics on the market. It's not the best climber, and it has problems with transition strips made of steel.

Some people buy robot vacuums because of the ease of setting up a schedule in an app, and then forgetting about them for weeks. It's crucial for a robot capable of the task and that's why our ZDNet team has tested and reviewed some of the most popular models to help you pick the best one for your home.

4. Shark ION

This budget-friendly robovac looks just like your typical robot but it's an upgrade in terms of performance and features. Its smart mapping system generates 2D and 3-D maps of your house and makes use of to navigate and stay clear of obstructions. It's also able to detect common obstacles such as furniture legs and power cords in real time. This combination of sensors along with a bump detector and an infrared sensor that keeps the vacuum away from stairs makes it one of our most agile vacuums.

In our tests, it easily could climb over the thick shag rugs and didn't get stuck on them (like the RoboVac 11s or Roomba 690). Its navigation capabilities were impressive. Its composite score for carpet and bare flooring beat the competition, and it picked up 98.5 percent of the pet hair that we tested in our lab samples.

The controls are simpler than the competitors. There's a cleaning button at the top, and you can either start it by using the app or by voice commands using Alexa or Google Assistant. You can also schedule daily or weekly cleanings, create no-go zones and check its cleaning history. Covered in stylish dark gray plastics, Ion feels sturdy and is attractive in your home. Its rear dust bin is accessible for emptying and removing the filter just as simple.

5. Eufy 11S

If you're looking to buy a basic robotic vacuum that is simple and has no frills at a reasonable price, the Eufy 11S might be your best bet. It doesn't have many of the more advanced features, such as digital mapping and Alexa integration, which are found in higher-end models but if you're not looking for those functions you can save money by purchasing this model.

This robot is easy to set up and use. It doesn't require smartphone application or Wi-Fi pairing. However it does include a remote control which allows you to choose between different modes and adjust suction level. You can also set up a manual schedule to set the robotvac to a cleaning schedule.

During our tests, we discovered that the 11S was extremely effective at getting pet fur and dirt from carpets and floors with low pile. Its slim profile allowed it to get under furniture and other items that more bulkier robots couldn't reach. It was able to get easily over thresholds of doorways and move between floors of different types to another.

The 11S, as with other robots, can also eat some objects, such as cords and cat toys. The manufacturer says that you can avoid this by keeping these items off the floor and using a cord organizer if possible. It also recommends cleaning the dustbin regularly replacing the filters, and washing or changing the brushes as needed.

6. IRobot Roomba 990

The Roomba 980 is the flagship robot vacuum. It's expensive but it's top-performing and, in some ways, the most advanced robot vacuum available. Its self navigation and environmental mapping are truly a marvel to behold. It has more advanced automation than its rivals, for instance the ability to create virtual boundary markers through its mobile application. Although the application is a bit slow and the 980 may spin out a bit while rolling over cables, it's a highly efficient robot vacuum.

We really like the 980 because it uses its iAdapt2.0 navigation sensors and visual simultaneity localisation and mapping (or vSLAM) to remember the floor plan of your home. It will then use this information to design an efficient and consistent cleaning path for each cycle. The result is cleaner floors and a cleaner vacuum than most competing high-end robot vacuums.

Other features of the 980 include dual multi-surface brushes that capture dirt on floors and carpets, as well as an ejector brush that spins to sweep debris into the robotic vacuum’s bin. The sensors for floor tracking help it navigate between furniture and around edges, and Cliff Detect helps to prevent the Roomba from falling down the stairs. It will automatically return to its base station for easy recharging between sessions. Although the 980's battery life and bin size isn't as good as those of some other robot vacuums, it's a sturdy and reliable machine that can keep your floors clean for hours at a time.