Best Robot Vacuums and Mop Combos

The best method to keep your home clean is to use a robot vacuum. It can pick up pet hair, dust, and other particles on the surface.

Some robots can sync with smart assistants such as Alexa or Google Assistant to provide a hands-free experience. Look for models that recharge and resume cleaning where they left off.

1. iRobot s8

This smart robot mop and vacuum combo is a fantastic option for households with a variety of. It has a great navigation system that incorporates GPS and laser sensors. It also comes with many features and control options that can be accessed through the app. It also comes with a useful feature that lets you add cleaning zones to certain areas that require more attention, and also to keep Out zones that you don't want it to move. And, like all Roomba devices, it gets new software updates that make it better over time.

It's expensive, but it's is also among the most sophisticated robot vacuums ZDNet has ever tested. It's got a huge battery that can sweep an entire home in less than two hours. It can also switch between mopping and vacuuming at the press of one button. And, unlike other self-emptying robots that require you to empty the dust bin after each run, this one automatically emptys itself into the larger waste container that is above its charging dock.

It has a wide range of other features that make it an excellent option for most homes, including intelligent obstacle avoidance that utilizes both a camera and processor-powered smarts to detect obstacles. It rarely gets derailed or stuck during a cleaning process and is the best in avoiding power cables and other objects in my tests. It's not as reliable at detecting pet waste or other dangers.

2. Eufy RoboVac X8 Hybrid

Eufy, owned by Anker is now a household name in the world of budget robot vacuums. However, it didn't provide the option of a model that could mop. This is changing with the X8 Hybrid, which has an impressive set of modern features and is able to compete against much more expensive models.

The main selling point of Eufy's this device is its laser navigation. The previous Eufy devices have constructed a rough map of your home by using infrared sensors and bumping into objects however the X8's laser mapping system is more precise. It also takes a lot less time to construct a comprehensive picture of your space and stores multiple maps, which is ideal for homes with multiple floors.

The X8 is a decent vacuum cleaner for floors that are clean. It is able to easily throw debris under the side brushes and into its 400ml dust bin. Its tyres are also very adept at hugging edges and corners, despite being circular. It's not a fantastic cat litter picker, though as our tests show it only removes about 90 percent of the fur from hard floors.

The mopping mode that is the basic one uses the same reservoir of water as the vacuuming mode. This is ideal for spills that aren't serious, but you can't regulate the amount of water that it uses. It does a good job at picking up hair from pets. It has a higher rate of pick-up than the Roborock S7.

3. Miele RX2

Miele's RX2 robotic vacuum is known for its quiet, powerful appliances. It has a beautiful design, a great navigation system, and excellent cleaning power. But it has some operational issues which prevent it from being considered as the top overall smart robot vacuum.

The RX2 is equipped with a dual-sensor mapping system that makes use of LIDAR to map a room, and a pair 3D scanning cameras for detecting and eliminating obstacles (such as furniture legs or pet waste). Once mapped the app allows you to create virtual no-go zones as well as preferred areas that the robot will clean automatically. You can also change the cleaning modes, start a manual clean or see a live feed of the cameras onboard from the main screen.

The RX2 has excellent sensors that can identify furniture and other obstructions instantly. The suction and sweeping capabilities are exceptional, getting rid of surface litter from medium pile carpeting and also removing embedded dust on bare floors. However, it's not exactly the most flexible robot available. Like many others it's not a very good climber and has issues with things like thresholds made of steel transition strips.

Some people buy robot vacuums because of the ease of setting up a schedule in an app, only to forget about them for weeks. But it's important that a robot can accomplish the task, which is the reason why our ZDNet staff tested and reviewed several of the most popular ones to help you find the right one for your home.

4. Shark ION

This round, budget robovac looks just like your typical robot but it's an upgrade in terms of performance and features. Its intelligent mapping system creates 2D and 3-D maps of your house and uses them to navigate around and avoid obstructions. It can even identify common obstacles like furniture legs and power cords in real-time. The combination of sensors with a bump detector and an infrared sensor that keeps the vacuum from stepping on steps makes it one our most agile vacuums.

It was able to walk over carpets with thick shags and didn't get stuck (unlike the RoboVac 11s, or Roomba 690-). Its navigational skills were impressive as well; its composite score in carpet and bare floors was better than the competition and it was able to pick up 98.5 percent of surface litter and embedded pet hair from our lab test samples.

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

5. Eufy 11S

If you're looking for a simple, no-frills robot vacuum for a reasonable cost, the Eufy11S is a great option. It's not equipped with some advanced features like Alexa integration and digital mapping found in more expensive models. However, if you don't require these features, you can save money.

This robot is simple to setup and use. It doesn't require smartphone application or Wi-Fi pairing. However it does come with an remote control that allows you to choose between different modes and alter the suction levels. You can also set up a manual schedule to send the robotvac on a cleaning schedule.

During our tests, we found that the 11S was extremely efficient at getting dirt and pet fur from hard floors and low-pile carpets. Its slim profile helped it get under furniture and other low objects that more bulkier robots were unable to reach. It was also able to easily get over thresholds for doors and move from one floor type to another.

The 11S, like other robots, can also eat some items, including cords and cat toys. The manufacturer suggests that you can prevent this from happening by keeping these objects off the ground and using a cord organiser when you can. It also suggests that you regularly clean the dustbin, change the filters, and change or wash the brushes when needed.

Roomba 990 by iRobot

The Roomba 980 is iRobot's flagship robot vacuum. It's pricey, but it's also the best robot vacuum you can buy. Its self-navigating capabilities and environmental mapping are truly a marvel to behold. It also has more advanced automation features than many competitors, such as the ability to set virtual boundary lines through its mobile application. Although the app is a little sluggish and the 980 can spin out a bit when moving over cables, it's a very capable robot vacuum.

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

Other features of the 980 include dual multi-surface brushes that capture dirt from floors and carpets and the spinning brush that sweeps debris into the robotic vacuum’s bin. Its floor tracking sensors help it navigate between furniture and around edges, and Cliff Detect prevents the Roomba from falling down stairs. It will automatically return to its base station for easy recharges between sessions. Although the 980's battery life and bin size aren't as efficient as some other robot vacuums, it's a reliable and solid machine that can keep your floors clean for hours at a time.