Best Robot Vacuums and Mop Combos

A robot vacuum is a great tool for maintaining an orderly home. It will remove pet hair, dust and other debris from the surface before it causes a bigger problem.

Some robots can sync with smart assistants such as Alexa or Google Assistant to provide a hands-free environment. Look for models that can recharge and pick up the area they left.

1. iRobot S8

This smart robot vacuum and mop combination is an excellent option for a wide range of homes. It features a superb navigation system with GPS and laser sensors. It also has many 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 more attention, and Keep Out zones in areas you don't want it to be. And, like all Roomba devices, it gets new software updates that make it more efficient over time.

It's expensive but it's also among the most advanced Heavy Duty robot vacuum vacuums that ZDNet has evaluated. It comes with a powerful battery that can vacuum all of your home in less than two hours. It also switches between vacuuming and mopping at the push of one button. And unlike other self-emptying robotics that require you to empty the trash bin after each run, this one automatically empties into a larger waste container above its charging dock.

It also comes with a variety of other options, like intelligent obstacle avoidance, which utilizes a camera along with processor-powered smarts in order to detect obstacles. It's not often damaged or stuck during a cleaning process and is the best at avoiding power cables and other objects in my tests. It's not as precise at detecting pet waste or other dangers.

2. Eufy RoboVac Hybrid X8

Eufy is owned by Anker, has become an established brand in the world of low-cost robot vacuums. However, it did not offer the option of a model that could mop. That's changed with the X8 Hybrid, which has an impressive suite of advanced features and can compete well with more expensive models.

The most significant selling point for Eufy with the X8 is its laser navigation. Previous Eufy devices have created an outline of your home utilizing infrared sensors and bumping into things however the X8's laser mapping technology is far more precise. It takes less time to build an extensive map of your home and can store multiple maps. This is ideal for homes with multiple floors.

The X8 is a great vacuum cleaner on bare floors. It is able to effortlessly sling debris under the side brushes and into its 400ml dust bin. Its tyres are adept at hugging corners and edges, even though they are circular. Our tests showed that it was able to remove 90% of the fur on hard floors.

The basic mopping mode uses the same water reservoir as the vacuuming mode. This is ideal for spills that aren't serious, but you can't control the amount of water it uses. It does, however, do an excellent job of removing pet hair, and has a higher percentage of hair removal than the Roborock S7.

3. Miele RX2

Known for quietly effective home appliances Miele's RX2 robot vacuum has excellent cleaning power, stunning design and excellent navigation. It has a few oddities in its operation that prevent it from being ranked as the best smart robot vacuum.

Like iRobot's latest models and models, the RX2 has dual-sensor mapping that utilizes an LIDAR sensor to map out an area and a pair of 3D scanning cameras that can detect and avoid obstacles (like furniture legs or pet waste) in real-time. Once the room is mapped and assigned, you can designate 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 live feeds from the onboard cameras, and more on the main screen.

The RX2 has excellent sensors that can identify furniture and other obstructions in a flash. The suction and sweeping abilities are outstanding, effectively taking away surface debris from medium pile carpeting as well as dust that has been deposited on floors. It's not the fastest robotics on the market. It's not the greatest climber, and it has problems with transition strips made of metal.

Many people purchase a robot vacuum to enjoy the convenience of setting a schedule in an app and forgetting about it for weeks at one time. It's important for a robot vacuum cleaner to be capable of the task, so our ZDNet team has tested and examined some of the most popular models in order to help you choose the right one for your home.

4. Shark ION

This budget robovac is a robot that looks just like the other, but comes with a few more features and a better performance. Its intelligent mapping system creates 2D and 3-D maps of your house and uses to navigate and avoid obstacles. It can even detect common obstacles like furniture legs and power cords in real-time. This combination of sensors along with a bump detector and an infrared sensor to keep the vacuum from stepping on steps makes it one our most agile vacuums.

In our tests, it easily could climb over the thick shag rug and didn't end up stuck on them (like the RoboVac 11s or Roomba 690). Its navigation skills were also impressive; its composite score in carpet and bare floors was better than the competition and it picked up 98.5 percent of the surface pet hair and litter from our lab test samples.

The controls are simpler than those of the competition's. There is a cleaning button at the top, and you can either start it using the app or via voice commands using Alexa or Google Assistant. You can also set up a schedule for daily or weekly cleans, set no-go zones, and see its cleaning history. Covered in stylish dark gray plastics, Ion feels sturdy and is attractive in your home. The rear dust bin is accessible for emptying and cleaning the filter is the same.

5. Eufy 11S

If you're looking to buy a basic low-cost robot vacuum at a reasonable cost, the Eufy 11S could be a good choice. It lacks some of the advanced features, such as digital mapping and Alexa integration, which are available in higher-end models, however, if you don't require those functions you can save a little money by purchasing this model.

This robot is simple to install and use. It does not require a smartphone application or Wi-Fi pairing. However it does come with an remote control that lets you choose between different modes and alter the suction levels. You can also manually send the robotvac on an cleaning schedule.

In our tests, we discovered that the 11S was extremely effective at getting dirt and pet fur from carpets with low pile and hard floors. Its slim profile allowed it to pass under furniture that is low-hanging and other items that larger robots are unable to reach. It was also able to pass over doorway thresholds and change between floors and another.

The 11S, just like other robots, will also eat certain objects, Heavy Duty Robot Vacuum like cords and cat toys. The manufacturer suggests that you can prevent this by keeping these items off the floor and by using a cord organizer if possible. It also recommends that you clean the dustbin, change the filters, and wash or change the brushes as necessary.

Roomba 990 by iRobot

The Roomba 980 is iRobot's most popular robot vacuum. It's expensive but it's the best robot vacuum you can purchase. Its self-navigation feature and environmental mapping is something to behold. It is more sophisticated in its automation than its rivals, for instance the ability to create virtual boundary markers with its mobile application. It's a dependable robot vacuum, even though its application is a bit slow and the 980's wheels spin out when rolling over cables.

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 store the floor plan of your home. It uses this information to create a consistent and efficient cleaning path through each cycle. The result is cleaner floors, and a cleaner vacuum than most competing high-end robot vacuums.

The 980's other features include dual multi-surface rubber brushes, that pick up dirt from hard floors and carpet, along with a spinning brush that sweeps debris into the bin of the robotic vacuum. The sensor for floor tracking assists in navigating through furniture, along edges and up stairs. Cliff Detect prevents the Roomba from falling. It can also return automatically to the base station for easy recharges between sessions. The battery life and bin capacity of the 980 aren't as good as those of other robot vacuums. However, it's a reliable and solid machine that can keep floors clean for many hours.