Best Robot Vacuums and Mop Combos

The best way to keep your home clean is with a robot vacuum. It can remove dust, pet hair, and other debris from the surface before it causes a bigger problem.

Some robots are able to sync with smart assistants like Alexa and Google Assistant for a hands-free experience. Look for models that recharge and pick up where they left off.

1. iRobot S8

This smart robot mop and vacuum combo is an excellent option for households with a variety of. It vacuums and mops well, has excellent navigation with both GPS and laser sensors and has a wide range of features and controls accessible via the app. It also has a handy feature which allows you to create Cleaning zones in areas that require additional attention, and Keep Out zones in areas where you do not want 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 also one of the most sophisticated robot vacuums ZDNet has ever tested. It comes with a powerful battery that can vacuum an entire home in less than two hours, and it can switch between mopping and vacuuming with the press of one button. It automatically empties the bin of dust above its charging station, in contrast to other self-emptying robots that require you to empty it after each run.

It also has many other options, like intelligent obstacle avoidance, which utilizes cameras in conjunction with processor-powered smarts in order to detect obstacles. It's not often tripped or stuck during a cleaning cycle. In my tests it was the best at avoiding objects like power cables. It is not as accurate in detecting pet waste, or other hazards.

2. eufy robot vacuum And mop RoboVac X8 Hybrid

While Anker-owned Eufy has made an impact in low-cost robot vacuums it's never offered an all-in-one model that can also mop. This is changing with the X8 Hybrid, which has an impressive set of modern features that can compete with more expensive models.

Laser navigation is the main selling point of this machine. The X8 utilizes a laser mapping system that is more accurate than the previous Eufy devices. 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 still a decent vacuum on floors with no dust that can carry debris under its side brushes and into the 400ml dust bin with relative ease. The X8's tyres, despite their circular shape, are efficient at grabbing corners and edges. Our tests showed that it was able to remove 90% of the fur on hard floors.

The mopping mode that is the basic one uses the same water reservoir as the vacuuming mode. This is great for spills that aren't serious, but you cannot regulate the amount of water it consumes. It's effective of 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 is a great choice because of its cleaning power, stunning design and great navigation. It has a few oddities in its operation that prevent it from being considered the best smart robot vacuum.

Like irobot roomba vacuum mop's latest models, the RX2 features dual-sensor Eufy robot Vacuum And mop mapping that uses an LIDAR sensor to map the space and three 3D scanning cameras to detect and avoid obstacles (like furniture legs or pet waste) in real time. After the room has been mapped and assigned, you can assign virtual no go areas and favorite sections to the robot. You can also alter the cleaning modes, initiate a manual clean or see live feeds of 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 outstanding, effectively removing surface litter from carpets of medium pile and also removing embedded dust on bare floors. It's not the most powerful robot on the market. Like many others, it's not a good climber and has trouble with things like thresholds made of metal transition strips.

Some people buy robot vacuums for the convenience of setting up a schedule using an app, only to forget about them for weeks. However, it's essential that a robot vacuum with mapping is able to get the job done and that's the reason why our ZDNet staff looked over and tested a number of the most popular ones to help you choose the right one for your home.

4. Shark ION

This round, budget robot is just like your typical robot but it's a step up in performance and features. Its intelligent mapping system creates 2D and 3D maps of your home, and uses them to navigate and avoid obstacles. It can even identify common obstacles like furniture legs and power cords in real-time. This combination of sensors along 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 thick shag carpets and was not stuck (unlike the RoboVac 11s, or Roomba 690-). Its navigation abilities were impressive as well as its score for composite tests on carpet and bare floors topped the competition, and it picked up 98.5 percent of the surface pet hair and litter from our laboratory test samples.

Its controls are a bit more basic than the competitors. There's a round cleaning button on the top. You can access it via the app, or by voice commands using Alexa or Google Assistant. You can also create a schedule for weekly or daily cleans, set areas that are not allowed to be cleaned, and check its history of cleaning. Ion is clad in a stylish dark gray plastic that is both attractive and beautiful in your home. The dust bin on the rear is easily accessible to empty, and the removal of the filters is also easy.

5. Eufy 11S

If you're looking for a basic robotic vacuum that is simple and has no frills at a low cost, the Eufy11S is a great option. It isn't equipped with some of the more advanced features, like digital mapping and Alexa integration, which are available in higher-end models, however, if you don't require these functions, you can save some cost with this model.

The robot is simple to set up and use. It does not require smartphone application or Wi-Fi pairing. However it does come with an remote control that allows you to choose between different modes and adjust suction level. You can also manually assign the robotvac to a cleaning schedule.

During our tests during our tests, the 11S was extremely efficient in getting rid of dirt and pet hair from hard floors as well as in carpets with low pile. Its slim profile made it easier to reach under furniture and other low objects that more bulkier robots couldn't reach. It could also easily pass over doorway thresholds and move between floors and another.

The 11S, as with other robots, will also eat some items, including cords and cat toys. The manufacturer states that you can stop this by keeping these objects off the floor and by using a cord organizer if possible. It also suggests cleaning the dustbin periodically by replacing the filters and washing or changing the brushes as needed.

6. IRobot Roomba 980

The Roomba 980 is iRobot's flagship robot vacuum. It's costly but it's top-performing and is arguably the most sophisticated robot vacuum available. Its self-navigation as well as environmental mapping is something to behold. It also has more advanced automation features than most competitors, such as the ability to create virtual boundary markers with its mobile app. It's a dependable robot vacuum, even if its app is a bit sluggish and the 980 spins out when it comes across cables.

One thing we really like about the 980 is the fact that it utilizes its iAdapt 2.0 navigation sensors as well as visual simultaneous localisation and mapping technology (or vSLAM) to store the floor plan of your home. It will then use that information to create an efficient and consistent cleaning path for 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, as well as a spinning brush to sweep debris into the robotic vacuum’s bin. The sensors for floor tracking help it navigate between furniture and around edges, while Cliff Detect prevents the Roomba from falling down the stairs. It also automatically returns to its base station for easy charging between sessions. The bin capacity and the battery life of the 980 aren't as good as those of other robot vacuums. However, it's a reliable and solid machine that can keep floors clean for many hours.