Best Robot Vacuums and Mop Combos

A robot vacuum is the ideal tool for maintaining the cleanliness of your home. It can remove dust, pet hair, and other debris from the surface before it causes a bigger problem.

Some robots are able to sync with smart assistants like Alexa or Google Assistant to provide a hands-free environment. Find models that are rechargeable and continue cleaning the area they left.

1. iRobot s8

This smart robot vacuum and robot vacuum with Mapping mop combination is an excellent option for homes with a variety of. It vacuums and mops well and is extremely navigable using both GPS and laser sensors and offers a broad range of controls and features accessible via the app. It comes with a useful feature that lets you create cleaning zones in areas that require additional attention, as well as Keep Out zones in areas where you do not want it to go. It also gets software updates, like the other Roomba products, that improve the quality of the product over time.

It's expensive, but it's is also one of the most advanced robot vacuums ZDNet has ever tested. It comes with a powerful battery that can clean all of your home in less than two hours. It can also switch between vacuuming and mopping at the press of one button. And unlike other self-emptying robotics that require you to empty the dust bin after each run, it automatically emptys itself into a larger waste container above its charging dock.

It has a wide range of other features that make it a great option for most homes with its intelligent obstacle avoidance that uses the camera as well as processor-powered intelligents to identify obstacles. It's not often damaged or trapped during a cleaning process and is the best at avoiding power cables as well as other objects in my tests. However, it's not as reliable at detecting pet waste and other dangers.

2. Eufy RoboVac X8 Hybrid

While the Anker-owned Eufy has earned a name for itself in budget robot vacuums, it's not yet an all-in-one model that can also mop. That changes with the X8 Hybrid, which has an impressive suite of advanced features and is able to compete against much more expensive models.

The most significant selling point for Eufy with this device is its laser navigation. The previous Eufy devices have created an approximate map of your home utilizing infrared sensors and bumping into things but the X8's laser mapping system is much more accurate. It takes less time to build an extensive map of your home. It also has the ability to store multiple maps. This is ideal for homes with multiple floors.

The X8 is still a decent vacuum for floors that are not clean, slinging debris under its side brushes and into the 400ml dust bin with ease. The X8's tyres, despite having a circular shape, are good at grabbing corners and edges. Our tests revealed that it could only remove 90% of the fur on hard floors.

The basic mopping mode utilizes the same reservoir of water as the vacuuming mode. While this is a good option for loose spills, you can't regulate the amount of water it is using, which will limit its effectiveness on more serious stains. However, it does an admirable job of removing pet hair, and has a higher percentage of hair removal than the Roborock S7.

3. Miele RX2

Miele's RX2 robotic vacuum is known for its quiet, efficient appliances. It features a stunning design, superb navigation and a powerful cleaning power. But it has some operational issues that keep it from ranking as the best overall smart robot vacuum.

Like iRobot's latest models and models, the RX2 has a dual-sensor mapping system which uses an LIDAR sensor to map out the space and a pair of 3D scanning cameras to identify and avoid obstacles (like furniture legs or pet waste) in real-time. Once the room is identified, you can assign virtual no go areas and sections that you would like to be the robot. You can also begin an automatic clean or manually change the cleaning mode, see a live feed from the onboard cameras, and more from the main screen.

The RX2 is equipped with excellent sensors that can detect furniture and other obstructions instantly. The suction and sweeping power are top-of-the-line cleaning up surface debris from carpets with medium piles and dust on floors with no floor. However, it's not the most agile robot on the market. As with many others, it's not a good climber and is prone to problems with things like metal threshold transition strips.

Many people purchase robot vacuum with Mapping vacuums because of the ease of setting up a schedule in an app, only to forget about them for weeks. However, it's essential that a machine can do the job, which is the reason our ZDNet staff examined and reviewed a few of the most popular models to help you select the best buy robot vacuum one for your home.

4. Shark ION

This budget robovac that looks like any other, but comes with some extra features and better performance. Its smart mapping system generates 2D and 3D maps of your home and uses them to avoid obstacles and navigate. It can even detect common obstructions such as power cords and furniture legs in real-time. This combination of sensors along with a bump detector and an infrared sensor to keep the vacuum from stepping on stairs makes it one of our most flexible vacuums.

In our tests, it easily moved over large shag rug and didn't get stuck on them (like the RoboVac 11s or Roomba 690). Its navigation skills were also impressive and its overall score on carpet and bare floors was better than the competition. It was able to pick up 98.5 percent of surface pet hair and litter from our laboratory test samples.

The controls are more basic than those of the competition's. There's a clean button on the top and you can choose to start it using the app or via voice commands using Alexa or Google Assistant. You can also set up a schedule for your daily or weekly cleans, set no-go zones, and see its history of cleaning. Ion is clad in a stylish dark gray plastic that looks and feels beautiful in your home. Its rear dust bin is accessible for emptying and removing the filter is just as simple.

5. Eufy 11S

If you're looking for a simple robotic vacuum that is simple and has no frills for a reasonable cost, the Eufy11S could be a good choice. It isn't equipped with some of the smart features, such as digital mapping and Alexa integration, found in higher-end models, however, if you don't require these features, you can save a little money with this model.

The robot is simple to use and set up. It does not require a smartphone app or Wi-Fi connection, however it does have the ability to control the remote with a remote that lets you choose between various modes and adjust the suction level. You can also manually send the robotvac on an cleaning schedule.

During our tests, the 11S was extremely efficient in removing dirt and pet hair from hard floors as well as in low-pile carpets. Its slim profile allowed it to get under low-hanging furniture and other items that heavier robots were unable to get at. It was also able to get over thresholds for doors and change from one floor type to another.

The 11S, just like 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 an organizer for cords if you can. It also suggests cleaning the dustbin periodically, replacing the filters and washing or changing the brushes as needed.

Roomba 990 by iRobot

The Roomba 980 is iRobot's most popular robot vacuum. It's costly, but it's the best robot vacuum you can purchase. Its self navigation and environmental mapping are something to behold. It also comes with more advanced automation features than its competitors, including the ability to create virtual boundary markers with its mobile app. Although its application is a bit slow and the 980 can spin out a bit when rolling over cables, it's still a highly efficient robot vacuum.

One thing we love about the 980 is that it uses its iAdapt 2.0 navigation sensors and its visual simultaneous mapping and localisation technology (or vSLAM) to remember the floor plan of your home. It will use this information to create a consistent and efficient cleaning path through each cycle. The result is cleaner floors and a more efficient vacuum than most high-end robots.

Other features of the 980 include dual multi-surface brushes that grab dirt from hard floors and carpets and a spinning brush to sweep debris into the robotic vacuum’s bin. Its floor tracking sensors help it navigate between furniture and around edges, while Cliff Detect keeps the Roomba from falling down stairs. It will also return to the base station for easy recharges between sessions. Although the 980's battery lifespan and bin size isn't as efficient as other robot vacuums, it's a sturdy and reliable machine that can keep your floors clean for hours on end.