The Best Robot Vacuum and Mop Combo

For pets with shedding fur A robot vacuum/mop set-up is among the best robot vacuum and mop pet hair floor cleaning options. The machine can mop and vacuum and even dry and clean its own dual mop pads.

It also has 8,000Pa suction, the highest of any robot we've evaluated. It also allows you to set up cleaning schedules and save your house's maps using its app.

1. Ecovacs Deebot X2 Omni

The X2 Omni robot vacuum-mop is the latest model in Ecovacs range of hybrid robot vacuum mops. This model is equipped with Ecovacs' upgraded AIVI 3D 2.0 lidar system that provides improved mapping and obstacles avoidance. It uses dual laser LiDAR, similar to that found in self-driving vehicles. It can scan that is up to 32 feet by the 270-degree angle. That translates into more precise mapping, quicker response times, and better cleaning accuracy.

It also comes with a rotating mopping pad made of chenille, which makes it much easier to scrub difficult spots as opposed to traditional mops. During my tests it was able to clean the X2 Omni washed its pad in just over a second and was ready to go. I noticed that it was more precise than other models which seemed to follow the grid of rooms. It was adept at navigating my rooms' corners and edges, as well as make an "Zambani pattern" that ran up and down the center of the room. It also returned to its OMNI station frequently to empty the trash bin and clean the mop using hot water prior to beginning another clean-up job.

The X2 Omni is just as easy to use and set up as the other Ecovacs products. It takes only a few minutes to snap the dock into its place, plug it into and connect to your Wi-Fi network at home. After that, you can launch the app and get started with your first cleaning task. I was able to dive into the settings and personalize my floor plan in less than 15 minutes, incorporating restricted areas for mopping and sweeping, reworking my wall-mounted furniture placements, and so on. The X2 Omni did a great job during my tests, with excellent scores for debris removal and pet hair cleaning, as well as near-perfect results for crevice and edge cleaning.

2. Deebot T10 Omni

If you're looking for a powerful combination of mopping and vacuuming look into the ECOVACS Deebot T10 Omni. It is the most advanced of the brand's T-line, and features the brand's new OZMO Turbo 2.0 mopping system which uses dual-spinning brushes for robot vacuum mops better cleaning than traditional oscillating scrubbing. It also has YIKO, which is a natural language processing system that is a first of its kind. This allows it to respond to a variety of voice commands. The ECOVACS App lets you plan your home, make cleaning schedules, and alter settings.

The biggest issue with the T10 Omni is that it can't switch from mopping and vacuuming in a single operation. The T10 Omni has two modes that require you to attach mop heads and take them off depending on your requirements. This is fine for most households, but not so for those with busy lives.

The Deebot T10 Omni is an excellent robot vacuum and delivers impressive results in our tests on pet hair. It removed more than 96% of debris from our hardwood flooring. This is an excellent performance. It was a success on carpets and tiles, removing 99% of dirt.

This robot mop and vacuum has a large docking station that provides cool water cleaning for the mop pads, automatic emptying into a 3L disposable bag that is easy to replace, and hot-air drying for quick and simple maintenance. It also has a large reservoir of water that allows it to be washed and dried more often between mopping sessions.

Like many other mopping robots such as the Deebot T10, this one comes with a wash tray at its base that cleans and dries the mop pads when it uses them. But it doesn't use an open tray, meaning that dirty water dust, dirt, and other grime gradually accumulates in the bottom of the tray over time.

3. RoboVac X8 Hybrid

This is the first model of mopping from Anker that is renowned for its robot vacuums. It offers improved smarts, multiple map support, and LIDAR scanning, as well as twin-turbine suction technology that automatically adjusts to the floor you're cleaning. It's a mid-range cleaner that's appealing even if its claim of being a one-stop shop for floor cleaning doesn't quite be realized.

The X8 Hybrid appears to be a standard robotic cleaner from the top. It has a circular shape with sweeper wheels and an elevated sensor area. Turn it upside down, however there's an electric floor brush and a single side sweeper brush that pushes dirt from the edges into the main path of the robot's'mouth'. It's a bit smaller than the main brushes of the iRobot Roomba S9 which I found made it easier to reach under couches and chairs.

Its mapping system lets you create no-mop zones and specific cleaning zones. However, it has a tendency to get into things (including its own charging dock) and isn't always adept in climbing over carpets. It was effective in getting pet hair off of the floor. In our tests, Robot Vacuum Mops it picked up 89.5 percent of kitty litter.

The X8 Hybrid is controlled via an app, but it also has a set of physical buttons at its base. These buttons let you select the cleaning mode, or turn the robot on/off. These buttons can be used to establish no-go areas and view real-time maps. It's a bit chatty and will tell you what it's planning to do next ("start cleaning") or even warn you that something's wrong (it isn't able to charge, for instance).

4. ILIFE A4s

This high-tech model sucks up pet hair, kibble, and other messes with remarkable effectiveness and effortlessly moves around furniture legs. It comes with a feature set that is impressive, including two cleaning modes as well as an automatic docking station and a real-time obstacle avoidance system. The Wi-Fi enabled device can be operated via the Neato App where cleaning schedules are set and maintenance requirements are tracked. The X2 Omni is a great option for homes with large spaces that have a mix of hard and carpet flooring. However, it will need some planning in advance to avoid getting caught on toys, power cables, or other obstacles that might be unexpected.

In our hardwood floor and kibble tests, this robot performed well and picked up everything from one grain of rice up to many pieces of dog food in one pass. It had some issues with rugs however, generally speaking the vacuum cleaner is ideal for large rooms that have different flooring types and a mix of pets.

The A4s Pro is expensive but it's an excellent option for those who wish to to leave the house without hands so that they can get out and do other things or take care chores. The A4s Pro has a convenient auto-cleaning feature that increases suction to tackle tough dirt or spills. It also has a battery-powered ElectroWall to define the boundaries of the robot.

This budget-friendly option from a well-known brand is the cheapest robot we've tested to date and offers an outstanding value for money. Its navigation system is basic and uses a super-basic random pathing algorithm that isn't equipped with room mapping capabilities, which makes it less efficient than other models on this list. However it's still able reach under furniture and in corners and its mopping mode worked very well in our testing, picking up stray pet hair and other debris with ease.

5. Shark iQ

Shark's iQ may not be as durable, but it is better in cleaning pet hair off all surfaces. It clears bare floors more thoroughly and does a fair job on carpets with a low pile, and it utilizes smart-pathing navigational technology to provide superior maneuverability. It can be directed to a particular area and includes a variety of Roborock S7 Max Ultra: Advanced Robot Vacuum Cleaner automation options, including no-go zones and schedules. It lets you stop and restart cleaning sessions, making it perfect for homes that have pets.

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

This robot vacuum is well-built and feels solid. It has an app for smartphones that allows you to change the vacuum's settings and schedule cleaning sessions in advance. The app lets you see the remaining battery life of the iQ and also receive push notifications if it encounters any issues during a cleaning session. You can make use of your voice to control it with an Amazon Alexa or Google Assistant device, and if you don't have either of those, you can mark off areas with physical boundary marker strips.

The iQ does a decent job of removing bare flooring and doing a good job with shaggy and low-pile carpet, but it doesn't have the same level of autonomy as our top picks. It's also costly and the cost of recurring use can add up.