Best Robot Vacuums and Mop Combos

A robot vacuum is the ideal tool for maintaining the cleanliness of your home. It will pick up dust, pet hair, and robots that vacuum and mop other particles on the surface.

Certain robots can connect to smart assistants like Alexa or Google Assistant to provide a hands-free environment. Look for models that recharge and then resume cleaning the area they left.

1. iRobot s8

This smart robot mop and vacuum is a great option for a wide range of households. It has a great navigation system with GPS and laser sensors. It also comes with a lot of features and controls accessible via the app. It also has a handy feature that lets you create cleaning zones in areas that require extra attention, as well as Keep Out zones in areas that you don't want it to be. It also gets software updates, like the other Roomba products, that improve the quality of the product over time.

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

It also has many other features, including intelligent obstacle avoidance which uses a camera along with processor-powered smarts in order to identify obstacles. It's rarely tripped up or stuck during a cleaning process. In my tests it was the most effective in avoiding objects such as power cables. It's not as reliable in detecting pet waste, or other hazards.

2. Eufy RoboVac X8 Hybrid

Although Anker-owned Eufy has earned an impact in the field of low-cost robot vacuums, it's not yet an all-in-one model that could also mop vacuum robot. The X8 Hybrid is a new model that comes with a variety of advanced features, and can compete with much more expensive models.

The most significant selling point for Eufy with the X8 is its laser navigation. Previous Eufy devices have created an approximate map of your home by using infrared sensors and bumping into objects but the X8's laser mapping technology is far more precise. It takes less time to build a comprehensive map of your home and can store multiple maps. This is perfect for auto multi-floored homes.

The X8 is still a good vacuum for floors that are not clean that can carry debris under its side brushes and into the 400ml dust bin with relative ease. The X8's tyres, despite having a circular shape, are adept in grabbing corners and edges. Our tests revealed that it could only remove 90 percent of the fur from hard floors.

The basic mopping mode utilizes the same water reservoir as the vacuuming mode. This is great for spills that aren't serious, but you can't regulate the amount of water it consumes. It does a good job in removing pet hair. It has a higher pick-up rate than the Roborock S7.

3. Miele RX2

Awarded for its quiet and efficient home appliances Miele's RX2 robot vacuum has excellent cleaning power, gorgeous design and excellent navigation. But it has some operational hiccups which prevent it from being considered as the top overall smart robot vacuum.

Like iRobot's latest models and models, the RX2 has dual-sensor mapping technology that uses an LIDAR sensor to map out the space and three 3D scanning cameras to identify and avoid obstacles (like furniture legs or pet waste) in real time. After the room has been defined and assigned, you can assign virtual no go areas and sections that you would like to be the robot. You can also start a manual clean or manually change the cleaning mode, view a live feed from the onboard cameras, and more on the main screen.

The RX2 is equipped with excellent sensors that can identify furniture and other obstructions instantly. And its sweeping and suction power are top-of-the-line and cleans up surface debris from medium-pile carpeting and embedded dust on floors with no floor. However, it's not exactly the most efficient robot available. Like many others, it's not a good climber and has issues with things like thresholds made of steel 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. But it's important that a robot can accomplish the task and that's the reason our ZDNet staff looked over and tested a number of the most popular ones to help you choose the perfect one for your home.

4. Shark ION

This budget robovac is a robot that is similar to other, but comes with some extra features and better performance. Its smart mapping system creates 3D and 2D maps of your home and uses those to avoid obstacles and navigate. It's even able to spot common obstacles such as power cords and furniture legs in real time. This combination of sensors together with a bump sensor, and an infrared drop sensor which keeps it off steps is what makes it one of the most agile vacuums we've tested.

It was able to climb over carpets with thick shags and did not get stuck (unlike the RoboVac 11s, or Roomba 690-). Its navigation skills were impressive as well; its composite score in carpet and robot Cleaner bare floors beat out the competition, and it picked up 98.5 percent of the surface pet hair and litter from our lab test samples.

The controls are less basic than those of the competition's. There is a cleaning button on the top and you can either start it with the app or via voice commands with Alexa or Google Assistant. You can also set a schedule for daily or weekly cleans, set no-go zones, and view its history of cleaning. Ion is covered in a stylish dark gray plastic that looks and feels beautiful in your home. The dust bin on the rear is accessible for emptying and cleaning the filter is equally easy.

5. Eufy 11S

If you're looking for a simple, no-frills robot vacuum at a reasonable cost, the Eufy11S might be your best bet. This model lacks some smart features like Alexa integration and digital mapping found in higher-end models. If you don't require these features, you could save money.

This robot is very easy to set up and use. It does not require a smartphone app or Wi-Fi connection, however it does come with a remote control that lets you choose between different modes and adjust the suction level. You can also send the robotvac on a cleaning schedule.

In our tests, we found that the 11S was extremely efficient in getting dirt and fur from carpets and floors with low pile. Its slim profile allowed it to reach under furniture and other low objects that more bulkier robots were unable to reach. It was also able to traverse door thresholds and move from one type of floor to another.

The 11S, like other robots, will also eat some objects, such as cords and cat toys. The manufacturer suggests you keep these items off the ground and by using a cord organizer whenever possible. It also recommends that you regularly clean the dustbin, change the filters, and wash or change the brushes when required.

6. IRobot Roomba 980

The Roomba 980 is the flagship robot vacuum. It's pricey, but it's also the most powerful robot vacuum you can purchase. Its self-navigating features and environmental mapping are something to behold. It also has more advanced automation features than many competitors, including the ability to set virtual boundary lines with its mobile app. Although the app is a little sluggish and the 980 can spin out a bit while crossing cables, it's still an extremely efficient robot vacuum.

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

Other features of the 980 include dual multi-surface brushes that capture dirt from floors and carpets, as well as an ejector brush that spins to sweep debris into the robotic vacuum’s bin. The sensor for floor tracking assists in navigating through furniture as well as along edges and the stairs. Cliff Detect prevents the Roomba from falling. It also automatically returns to the base station for simple charging between sessions. Although the 980's battery lifespan and bin size aren't quite as impressive as other robot vacuums it's a reliable and solid machine that will keep your floors spotless for hours at a time.