Best Robot Vacuums and Mop Combos

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

Some robots are able to sync with smart assistants such as Alexa and Google Assistant for a hands-free experience. Find models that can be recharged and continue cleaning where they left off.

1. iRobot s8

This smart robot mop and vacuum is an excellent choice for many households. It can be used to vacuum and mop, has excellent navigation with both GPS and laser sensors and offers a broad range of controls and features accessible through the app. It also comes with a helpful feature that lets you create Cleaning zones for specific areas that require more attention, vacuum and mop as well as Keep Out zones where you do not want it to move. It also gets software updates, similar to all Roomba products, which improve the quality of the product over time.

It's costly, 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 a large home in under two hours. Additionally, it can switch between vacuuming and mopping by pressing a button. And unlike other self-emptying robotics that require you to empty the bin after each run, it automatically emptys itself into a larger waste container above its charging dock.

It's got a range of other features that make it a great choice for homes of all sizes, including intelligent obstacle avoidance, which uses the camera as well as processor-powered smarts to see obstacles. It is rarely derailed or stuck during a cleaning process. In my tests it was the best at avoiding objects like power cables. However, it's not as effective in detecting pet waste and other dangers.

2. Eufy RoboVac Hybrid X8

Although Anker-owned Eufy has earned its name in low-cost 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 set of modern features and can compete well with more expensive models.

Laser navigation is the main selling point of this machine. The previous Eufy devices have constructed an approximate map of your home utilizing infrared sensors and bumping into things but the X8's laser mapping technology is far more precise. It takes less time to build a comprehensive map of your home. It can also store multiple maps. This is perfect for homes with multiple floors.

The X8 is a decent vacuum cleaner for floors that are clean. It is able to effortlessly sling debris under the side brushes and into the 400ml dustbin. The Tyres of the X8, despite their circular shape, are good at grabbing corners and edges. Our tests showed that it was able to remove 90 percent of the fur on hard floors.

There's a basic mopping option that utilizes the same water tank as the vacuuming one. This is ideal for spills that aren't too serious, but you cannot limit the amount of water that it uses. It does a good job of removing pet hair. It has a higher rate of pick-up than the Roborock S7.

3. Miele RX2

The company is known for its quiet home appliances, Miele's RX2 robot vacuum comes with outstanding cleaning power, stunning design, and a great navigation. There are a few niggles in its operation that keep it from being named the top smart robot vacuum.

The RX2 is equipped with a dual-sensor mapping technique which uses LIDAR to map the space as well as a pair of 3D scanning cameras to detect and eliminating obstacles (such as furniture legs or pet waste). Once mapped the app allows you to designate virtual no-go zones and favorite sections that the robot will clean automatically. You can also manually change cleaning modes, initiate cleaning manually or watch live feeds of the cameras onboard from the main screen.

The sensors of the RX2 work well in registering furniture and other obstructions in real-time. The suction and sweeping power are top-of-the-line, picking up surface litter from medium-pile carpeting and embedded dust on floors with no floor. It's not the fastest robot available. As with many others it's not a very good climber and has trouble with things like thresholds made of steel transition strips.

Many people purchase a robot vacuum for the hands-off convenience of setting up a schedule using an app and then forgetting about it for weeks at one time. It's crucial for a robot capable of the task and that's why our ZDNet staff has compared and reviewed some of the most popular models to help you select the best one for your home.

4. shark robot vacuum and mop ION

This budget robot is just like your typical robot but it's an upgrade in performance and features. Its smart mapping system creates 2D and 3D maps of your home and uses them to navigate around obstacles and avoid them. It can even detect common obstructions such as power cords and furniture legs in real-time. This combination of sensors together with a bump sensor and an infrared drop sensor that keeps it from falling down steps make it one of the most flexible vacs we've tried.

In our tests, it was able to moved over large shag rug and didn't get stuck on them (like the RoboVac 11s or Roomba 690). Its navigational skills were impressive as well; its composite score in carpet and bare floors beat out the competition. It picked up 98.5 percent of surface litter and embedded pet hair from our lab test samples.

Its controls are a bit more basic than competitors. There's a round cleaning button on the top and you can access it via the app, or by voice commands with Alexa or Google Assistant. You can also set up a schedule for daily or weekly cleaning, set no-go zones, and view its history of cleaning. Clad in smart dark gray plastics, Ion feels sturdy and looks attractive in your home. Its rear dustbin is easily accessible for emptying, and removing the filters is also easy.

5. Eufy 11S

Eufy 11S is a great choice if you want a vacuum cleaner that is easy to use and simple at a low cost. It lacks some of the smart features, like digital mapping and Alexa integration, found in higher-end models, but if you're not looking for these functions, you can save some money with this model.

This robot vacuum with self empty is simple to set up and use. It does not require a smartphone application or Wi-Fi pairing, but it does come with the ability to control the remote with a remote that allows you to select between different modes and adjust the suction level. You can also manually assign the robotvac to a cleaning schedule.

During our tests, we found that the 11S was extremely effective at getting dirt and fur from carpets and floors with low pile. Its slim profile made it possible to get under low-hanging furniture and other items that heavier robots were unable to get at. It was also able to easily pass over doorway thresholds and transition from one type of floor to another.

Like other robots, the 11S can suck up some objects like cords, hoodie drawstrings and cat toys. The manufacturer suggests you prevent this from happening by keeping these items off the ground and by using a cord organizer if possible. It also suggests that you regularly clean the dustbin, change the filters, and clean or change the brushes when required.

6. IRobot Roomba 980

The Roomba is iRobot's flagship robot vacuum. It's costly but it's an excellent performer and arguably the most advanced robot vacuum you can buy. Its self-navigating features and environmental mapping are truly a marvel to behold. It also has more advanced automation features than its competitors, including the ability to set virtual boundary markers using its mobile app. Although its application is a bit slow, and the 980 does spin a bit when moving over cables, it's a very capable robot vacuum.

We really like the 980 due to its iAdapt2.0 navigation sensors as well as visual simultaneity mapping and localisation (or vSLAM) to store your home's floor plan. It then uses this information to design an efficient and consistent cleaning path for each cycle. The result is cleaner floors, and a cleaner vacuum than the majority of high-end robot vacuums.

Other features include two multi-surface rubber brushes that pick up dirt from carpet and hard floors and the spinning brush that sweeps debris into the bin of the robotic vacuum. The sensors for floor tracking help it navigate across furniture and along edges, and Cliff Detect helps to prevent the Roomba from falling down the stairs. It also automatically returns to its base station to ensure hassle-free recharges between sessions. Although the 980's battery lifespan and bin size aren't as efficient as other robot vacuums it's a reliable and solid machine that will keep your floors clean for hours and hours.