Best Robot Vacuums and Mop Combos

A robot vacuum is a great tool for maintaining a clean home. It will nab dust, pet hair and other debris from the surface before it becomes a larger problem.

Some robots are able to sync with smart assistants like Alexa or Google Assistant to provide a hands-free environment. Look for models that can be recharged and continue cleaning the area they left.

1. iRobot s8

This smart robot vacuum and mop is a fantastic choice for many homes. It is able to vacuum and mop well, has excellent navigation with both GPS and laser sensors and offers a broad range of features and controls accessible via the app. It comes with a useful feature that lets you create cleaning zones in areas that require additional attention, and also to create Keep Out zones in areas you don't wish it to go. As with all Roomba devices, it receives new software updates that make it even better over time.

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

It also comes with a variety of other features, including intelligent obstacle avoidance that uses cameras in conjunction with processor-powered smarts to detect obstacles. It's not often tripped or stuck during a cleaning process. In my tests, it was the best in avoiding objects such as power cables. It's not as precise in detecting pet waste, or other dangers.

2. Eufy RoboVac Hybrid X8

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 an option to mop. This is changing with the X8 Hybrid, which has an impressive set of modern features and can compete well against much more expensive models.

Eufy's main selling point with this machine is its laser navigation. Previous Eufy devices have built up a rough map of your home using infrared sensors and bumping into objects but the X8's laser mapping technology is far more precise. It takes less time to build an accurate map of your home. It can also store multiple maps. This is great for homes with multiple floors.

The X8 is still a decent vacuum for floors that are not clean that can carry debris under its side brushes and into the 400ml dust bin with ease. The X8's tyres, despite their circular shape, are adept in grabbing corners and edges. Our tests revealed that it was able to remove 90% of the fur on hard floors.

There's a basic mopping mode which uses the same water tank as the vacuuming one. While this is great for spills that are not too large however, you aren't able to control how much water it uses, which will limit its effectiveness when dealing with more serious stains. It does a good job in removing pet hair. It has a higher rate of pick-up than the Roborock S7.

3. Miele RX2

Miele's RX2 robotic vacuum is renowned for its quiet, efficient appliances. It features a stunning design, a great navigation system and a powerful cleaning power. But it has a few operational oddities that keep it from ranking 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 of 3D scanning cameras to detect and avoiding obstacles (such as furniture legs or pet waste). After the room has been defined, you can designate virtual no-go areas and sections that you would like to be the robot. You can also change the cleaning options, begin cleaning manually or watch a live feed of the onboard cameras from the main screen.

The RX2's sensors work well, registering furniture and other obstructions in real-time. And its sweeping and suction power are top-notch and cleans up surface debris from carpets with medium piles and dust on floors with no floor. It's not the fastest robot on the market. It's not the best climber and has issues with transition strips made of metal.

Some people buy robot vacuums because of the ease of setting up a schedule on an app, and then forgetting about them for weeks. But it's important that a robot is able to get the job done, which is the reason our ZDNet staff examined and reviewed a few of the most well-known models to help you choose the best robot vacuum cleaner and best robot vacuum cleaner and mop mop (read article) one for your home.

4. Shark ION

This budget robovac is a robot that is similar to other, but has several more features and is more efficient. Its intelligent mapping system creates 3D and 2D maps of your house and makes use of them to navigate and avoid obstacles. It's even able to spot common obstacles such as power cords and furniture legs in real time. This combination of sensors with a bump detector and an infrared sensor that keeps the vacuum off the stairs makes it one of our most agile vacuums.

It was able to climb over the thick shag carpets and did not get stuck (unlike the RoboVac 11s, or Roomba 690-). Its navigation skills were impressive. Its composite score for carpet and bare flooring beat the competition, and it picked up 98.5% of surface litter and embedded dog hair from our lab test samples.

The controls are simpler than the competitors. There's a clean button on the top and you can either start it with the app or by voice commands using Alexa or Google Assistant. You can also create a schedule for your daily or weekly cleans, create no-go zones, and see its history of cleaning. Ion is covered in a stylish dark gray plastic that is both attractive and appealing in your home. Its rear dust bin is easy to access for emptying and removing the filter is just as simple.

5. Eufy 11S

Eufy 11S is an excellent option if you're looking for a vacuum cleaner that is easy to use and simple at a reasonable price. It's not equipped with some advanced features such as Alexa integration and digital mapping found in more expensive models. However, if you don't need these functions, you can save money.

The robot is simple to set up and use. It does not require a smartphone application or Wi-Fi connection, however it does come with the ability to control the remote with a remote that lets you select different modes and alter the suction level. You can also set up a manual schedule to assign the robotvac to an cleaning schedule.

In our tests during our tests, the 11S was extremely efficient in removing pet hair and dirt from hard floors as well as in carpets with low pile. Its slim profile made it possible to fit under furniture with low hanging and other items that some bulkier robots could not reach. It was also able to easily traverse door thresholds and move from one type of floor to another.

Like other robots, the 11S can be able to suck up objects like cords, drawstrings on hoodies, and cat toys. The manufacturer suggests that you can avoid this by keeping these items off the ground and using a cord organizer when you can. It also suggests cleaning the dustbin on a regular basis, replacing the filters and changing or washing the brushes as needed.

Roomba 990 from iRobot

The Roomba is iRobot’s flagship robot vacuum. It's pricey, but it's also the most powerful robot vacuum you can buy. Its self-navigation as well as environmental mapping is something to behold. It is more sophisticated in its automation than most of its competitors, such as the ability to set up virtual boundary markers with its mobile app. Although the application is a bit slow and the 980 can spin a bit when rolling over cables, it's a very capable robot vacuum.

One thing we love about the 980 is the fact that it utilizes its iAdapt 2.0 navigation sensors and visual simultaneous localisation and mapping technology (or vSLAM) to memorise the floor plan of your home. It uses this information to create a consistent and efficient cleaning path in every cycle. The result is cleaner floors and a more efficient vacuum than the majority of high-end robot vacuums.

Other features of the 980 include dual multi-surface brushes which grab dirt from carpets and hard floors, as well as a spinning brush to sweep debris into the robotic vacuum's bin. Its floor tracking sensors help it navigate across furniture and along edges, and Cliff Detect keeps the Roomba from falling down the stairs. It will also return to the base station for easy charging between sessions. Although the 980's battery lifespan and bin size isn't as good as those of other robot vacuums it's a sturdy and reliable machine that can keep your floors clean for hours and hours.