Best Robot Vacuums and Mop Combos

The best way to keep your home clean is to use a robot vacuum. It will nab dust, pet hair, and other debris from the surface before it becomes a bigger problem.

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

1. iRobot S8

This smart robot vacuum and mop combo is a great option for homes with a variety of. It comes with a fantastic navigation system with GPS and laser sensors. It also has numerous features and controls that are accessible through the app. It also has a handy feature that allows you to add Cleaning zones for certain areas that require extra attention and Keep Out zones where you don't want it to be. It also receives software updates, similar to all Roomba products, which make it better over time.

It's expensive but it's also one of the most advanced robot vacuums that ZDNet has tested. It's equipped with a powerful battery that can vacuum a large area in less than two hours, and it can switch between mopping and vacuuming with the press of a button. It automatically empties the bin of dust above its charging station, in contrast to other self-emptying robots that require you to empty the bin after every run.

It comes with a variety of other features that make it a great choice for homes of all sizes that include intelligent obstacle avoidance that uses both a camera and processor-powered smarts to see obstacles. It is rarely derailed or stuck during a cleaning cycle. In my tests it was the most effective in avoiding objects such as power cables. However, it isn't as effective in detecting pet waste and other dangers.

2. Eufy RoboVac Hybrid X8

Eufy owned by Anker, has become an iconic name in the world of low-cost robot vacuums. But it didn't offer an option to mop. That's changed with the X8 Hybrid, which has an impressive suite of advanced features and can compete well with more expensive models.

Laser navigation is the primary selling point of this machine. The X8 utilizes laser mapping technology that is more precise than the previous Eufy devices. It takes less time to build an accurate map of your home. It also has the ability to store multiple maps. This is perfect for homes with multiple floors.

The X8 is still a good vacuum on floors with no dust and can sling debris over its side brushes and into its 400ml dust bin with ease. Its tyres are adept at securing corners and edges despite being circular. Our tests showed that it could only remove 90 percent of the fur on hard floors.

There's a mopping mode which uses the same water tank as the vacuuming one. While this is great for loose spills however, you aren't able to control how much water it uses, which will limit its effectiveness for more serious stains. However, it does an admirable job of removing pet hair, with a higher speed of pickup than the Roborock S7.

3. Miele RX2

Awarded for its quiet and efficient home appliances, Miele's RX2 robot vacuum robot mop has excellent cleaning power, beautiful design and great navigation. However, it has some operational hiccups that keep it from ranking as the best overall smart robot vacuum.

Like the latest models from iRobot, the RX2 has a dual-sensor mapping system which uses the LIDAR sensor to map out the space and two 3D scanning cameras to detect and avoid obstacles (like furniture legs or pet waste) in real time. Once the room is mapped, the app lets you create virtual no-go zones as well as favorite sections that the robot will clean automatically. You can also change the cleaning options, begin an automatic clean or watch a live feed of the cameras onboard from the main screen.

The sensors of the RX2 work well by registering furniture and obstructions in real-time. The suction and sweeping abilities are exceptional, taking away surface debris from carpets of medium pile and also removing embedded dust on floors. However, it's not exactly the most flexible robot available. Like many other robots it's not a great climber and has trouble with things like thresholds made of metal transition strips.

Some people buy robot vacuums because of the ease of setting up a schedule in an app, and then forgetting about them for Robot Vacuum & Mop weeks. It is essential for a robot able to do the job and that's why our ZDNet staff has tested and reviewed some of the most popular models in order to help you select the best one for your home.

4. Shark ION

This budget robot is just like your standard robot, however it's a step up in terms of performance and features. Its smart mapping system creates 2D and 3D maps of your home, and uses them to navigate and avoid obstacles. It's even able to spot common obstacles like furniture legs and power cords in real time. This combination of sensors along with a bump sensor and an infrared drop sensor that keeps it off stairs, makes it one of the most flexible vacs we've tested.

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 flooring and carpet beats the competition and it picked up 98.5 percent of the pet hair from our lab test samples.

Its controls are a bit more basic than those of the competitors. There's an oblong cleaning button at the top, and you can start it from the app or by voice commands using Alexa or Google Assistant. You can also set a schedule for weekly or daily cleaning, set no-go zones, and view its history of cleaning. Ion is clad in a sophisticated dark gray plastic that is both attractive and appealing in your home. Its rear dust bin is accessible for emptying and cleaning the filter is just as simple.

5. Eufy 11S

Eufy 11S is a good option for those looking for an automated vacuum cleaner that is simple and simple at a reasonable price. The model isn't equipped with smart features like Alexa integration and digital mapping, which are available in higher-end models. However, if you don't need these features, you can save money.

The robot is simple to set up and use. It does not require smartphone application or Wi-Fi pairing. However it does come with a remote control which lets you select between 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, we found that the 11S was extremely efficient in removing dirt and fur from carpets and floors with low pile. Its slim profile made it easier to get under furniture and other low objects that larger robots could not reach. It was able to get easily over thresholds of doorways and transition between floors of different types to another.

The 11S, just like other robots, can also eat some items, including cords and cat toys. The manufacturer says that you can avoid this by keeping these objects off the floor and by using the possibility of a cord organizer. It also suggests cleaning the dustbin periodically replacing the filters, and washing or changing the brushes as needed.

6. iRobot Roomba 980

The Roomba is iRobot’s flagship robot vacuum. It's pricey but it's top-performing and is arguably the most sophisticated robot vacuum you can buy. Its self-navigation feature and environmental mapping is a marvel to behold. It is more sophisticated in its automation than its competitors, such as the capability to set up virtual boundary markers with its mobile app. It's a powerful robot vacuum & Mop vacuum, even if the app isn't the most responsive and the 980 spins when it is pushed over cables.

We love the 980 because it uses its iAdapt2.0 navigation sensors and its visual simultaneity mapping and localisation (or vSLAM) to store the floor Robot Vacuum & Mop plan of your home. It will use this data 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 that capture dirt from floors and carpets and a spinning brush to sweep debris into the robotic vacuum’s bin. Its floor tracking sensor assists in navigating through furniture, along edges and up steps. Cliff Detect prevents the Roomba from falling. It will automatically return to its base station to ensure hassle-free charging between sessions. Although the 980's battery life 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 at a time.