Best Robot Vacuums and Mop Combos

A robot vacuum is a great device to keep the cleanliness of your home. It can pick up dust, pet hair, and other debris on surfaces.

Some robots connect to smart assistants such as Alexa and Google Assistant for a hands-free experience. Look for models that can recharge and resume cleaning the area they left.

1. iRobot s8

This smart robot mop and vacuum is a great choice for many households. It is able to vacuum and mop well, has excellent navigation with both GPS and laser sensors and offers a broad range of controls and features available via the app. It also comes with a useful feature that lets you create Cleaning zones for specific areas that need extra attention, and also to keep Out zones that you don't want it to go. It also gets software updates, like all Roomba products, that make it better over time.

It's expensive but is also one of the most advanced robot vacuums ZDNet has ever tested. It has a powerful battery that can sweep And Mop Robot an entire home in less than two hours. It also switches between vacuuming and mopping at the touch of one button. It will automatically empty the dust bin above its charging station, in contrast to other self-emptying robots that require you to empty it after each run.

It also comes with a variety of other features, including intelligent obstacle avoidance that uses a camera along with processor-powered smarts in order to recognize obstacles. It's not often damaged or trapped during a cleaning cycle and is the best at avoiding power cables and other objects in my tests. It is not as accurate at detecting pet waste or other dangers.

2. Eufy RoboVac X8 Hybrid

Eufy is owned by Anker, has become an iconic name in the world of robots that are budget-friendly vacuums. However, it didn't offer a model that could also mop. That's changed with the X8 Hybrid, which has an impressive suite of advanced features and is able to compete against more expensive models.

The main selling point of Eufy's this device is its laser navigation. The X8 makes use of laser mapping technology that is more accurate than the previous Eufy devices. It also takes significantly less time to create an accurate picture of your living space and also stores multiple maps, which is great for homes with multiple floors.

The X8 is still a decent vacuum for floors that are not clean and can sling debris over its side brushes and into its 400ml dust bin with relative ease. Its tyres are also very adept at securing corners and edges, sweep And mop Robot despite being circular. It's not a fantastic cat litter eater, however our tests have shown it can only remove about 90% of the fur from hard floors.

The basic mopping mode utilizes the same reservoir of water as the vacuuming mode. While this is a good option for spills that are not too large however, you aren't able to regulate the amount of water it is using, which will limit its effectiveness on more severe staining. It's effective at picking up pet hair. It has a higher pick-up rate than the Roborock S7.

3. Miele RX2

Miele's RX2 robotic vacuum is known for its quiet, effective appliances. It features a stunning design, excellent navigation and a powerful cleaning power. However, it has some operational hiccups which prevent it from being considered as the top overall smart robot vacuum.

The RX2 comes with a dual-sensor mapping technology that makes use of LIDAR to map a room as well as a pair of 3D scanning cameras to detect and staying clear of obstacles (such as furniture legs or pet waste). Once the room has been mapped, you can assign virtual no go areas and preferred sections to the robot. You can also change the cleaning modes, start an automatic clean, or view live feeds from the cameras onboard from the main screen.

The RX2 has superior sensors that can identify furniture and other obstructions in a flash. The suction and sweeping abilities are exceptional, taking away surface debris from carpets with medium pile as well as dust that has been deposited on floors. However, it's not exactly the most flexible robot available. Like many others it's not a great climber and is prone to problems with things like thresholds made of metal transition strips.

Many people purchase robot vacuums due to the ease of setting up a schedule using an app, only to forget about them for weeks. It's important for a robot to be able to do the job and that's why our ZDNet staff has tested and looked over some of the most popular models to help you choose the right one for your home.

4. Shark ION

This budget robovac that looks just like the other, but it has several more features and a better performance. Its smart mapping system generates 2D and 3-D maps of your house and makes use of them to navigate around and avoid obstructions. It can even identify common obstacles like furniture legs and power cords in real-time. This combination of sensors with a bump detector and an infrared sensor that keeps the vacuum off 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 skills were impressive. Its composite score for carpet and bare flooring beats the competition and it picked up 98.5 percent of the dirt and embedded dog hair that we tested in our lab samples.

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

5. Eufy 11S

If you're looking for a basic, no-frills robot vacuum at a low cost, the Eufy 11S is a great option. The model isn't equipped with smart features such as Alexa integration and digital mapping that are found in more expensive models. However, if you don't require these features, you could save money.

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

During our tests, we found that the 11S was extremely efficient at removing pet fur and dirt from carpets with low pile and hard floors. Its slim profile allowed it to get under low-hanging furniture and other items that some heavier robots were unable to get at. It was able to get easily over thresholds of doorways and transition from one type of floor to another.

Like other robots, the 11S is able to be able to suck up objects such as cords, drawstrings for hoodies, and cat toys. The manufacturer suggests that you can stop this by keeping these objects off the floor and by using the possibility of a cord organizer. It also recommends cleaning the dustbin regularly by replacing the filters and changing or washing the brushes as needed.

Roomba 990 by iRobot

The Roomba is the flagship model of iRobot's robot vacuum. It's expensive but it's an excellent performer and arguably the most advanced robot vacuum you can purchase. Its self-navigating features and environmental mapping are something to behold. It has more advanced automation than most of its competitors, such as the ability to set up virtual boundary markers through its mobile application. It's a capable robot vacuum, even if the application is a bit slow and the 980 spins when rolling over cables.

We love the 980 due to its iAdapt2.0 navigation sensors and its visual simultaneity localisation and mapping (or vSLAM), to memorise your home's floor plan. It will use this data to create a consistent and efficient cleaning path through each cycle. The result is cleaner floors and a better robot vacuum cleaner than the majority of high-end robots.

Other features include dual multi-surface rubber brushes, which grab dirt from carpets and hard floors as well as the spinning brush that sweeps debris into the bin of the robotic vacuum. Its floor tracking sensor assists it in maneuvering through furniture, along edges and on the stairs. Cliff Detect prevents the Roomba from falling. It will also return to the base station for simple recharges between sessions. Although the 980's battery lifespan and bin size isn't as impressive as other robot vacuums it's a reliable and solid machine that can keep your floors spotless for hours and hours.