Best Robot Vacuums and Mop Combos

A robot vacuum is the ideal tool for maintaining a clean home. It will pick up pet hair, dust, and other surface debris.

Some robots are able to sync with smart assistants such as Alexa or Google Assistant to provide a hands-free experience. Find models that recharge and resume cleaning the area they left.

1. iRobot S8

This smart robot mop and vacuum combo is a great option for a wide range of households. It vacuums and mops well and has a great navigation system that includes both GPS and laser sensors, and has a wide range of features and controls accessible via the app. It also has a handy feature that lets you add cleaning zones to certain areas that require extra attention, and also to keep Out zones where you don't want it to go. It also gets software updates, similar to the other Roomba products, which enhance it over time.

It's costly, but it's is also one of the most advanced robot vacuums ZDNet has ever tested. It has a powerful battery that can vacuum the entire house in less than two hours. It can also switch between mopping and vacuuming with the press of a button. And unlike other self cleaning robot vacuum-emptying robotics that require you to empty the dust bin after each run, this one automatically emptys into the larger waste container that is above its charging dock.

It has a wide range of other features that make it a good option for most homes that include intelligent obstacle avoidance that uses both a camera and processor-powered smarts to detect obstacles. It rarely gets derailed or stuck during a cleaning process and is also the most effective at avoiding power cables and other objects I've tested. It's not as reliable in detecting pet waste, or other hazards.

2. Eufy RoboVac Hybrid X8

Eufy, owned by Anker, has become an iconic name in the world of budget robot vacuums. But it didn't provide an option to mop. The X8 Hybrid is a new model that has a wide range of advanced features, and can compete with much more expensive models.

Eufy's main selling point with this machine is its laser navigation. The previous Eufy devices have constructed an approximate map of your home by using infrared sensors and bumping into objects however the X8's laser mapping system is far more precise. It takes less time to create a comprehensive map of your home and can store multiple maps. This is ideal for multi-floored homes.

The X8 is a great vacuum cleaner for floors that are clean. It can easily sling debris through the side brushes and into its 400ml dust bin. Its tyres are also very adept at hugging corners and edges, despite being circular. Our tests revealed that it could only remove 90 percent of the fur from hard floors.

There's a mopping mode that uses the same water tank as the vacuuming one. This is ideal for spills that aren't too serious, but you can't control the amount of water it consumes. However, it does an admirable job of picking up pet hair, with a higher pickup rate than the Roborock S7.

3. Miele RX2

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

The RX2 is equipped with a dual-sensor mapping technology which uses lidar robot vacuum (visit Minecraftathome) to map an area, and a pair 3D scanning cameras for detecting and eliminating obstacles (such as furniture legs or pet waste). After the room has been mapped it is possible to designate virtual no-go areas and sections that you would like to be the robot. You can also begin an automatic clean or manually change the cleaning mode, see live feeds from the onboard cameras and more on the main screen.

The sensors of the RX2 work well, registering furniture and other obstructions in real-time. The suction and sweeping power are top-of-the-line, picking up surface litter from carpets with medium piles and dust in bare floors. It's not the fastest robot on the market. Like many other robots, it's not a good climber and has issues with things like thresholds made of metal transition strips.

Many people purchase robot vacuums for the convenience of setting up a schedule on an app, only to forget about them for weeks. However, it's essential that a robot can get the job done and that's the reason our ZDNet staff looked over and tested a number of the most popular models to help you choose the best one for your home.

4. Shark ION

This budget robovac is a robot that looks like any other, but comes with several more features and better performance. Its intelligent mapping system creates 3D and 2D maps of your home and uses those to avoid obstacles and navigate. It can even identify common obstacles like furniture legs and power cords in real-time. This combination of sensors, together with a bump sensor, and an infrared drop sensor which keeps it from falling down steps is what makes it one of the most flexible vacs we've tested.

In our tests, it was able to climbed over thick shag rug and didn't get stuck on them (like the RoboVac 11s or Roomba 690). Its navigation skills were impressive as well as its score for composite tests on carpet and bare floors topped the competition, and it was able to pick up 98.5 percent of the surface litter and embedded pet hair from our lab test samples.

The controls are simpler than the competitors. There's a round cleaning button on the top. You can access it via the app or via voice command with Alexa or Google Assistant. You can also schedule weekly or daily cleanings, set up no-go zones, and look up its cleaning history. Ion is clad in a stylish dark gray plastic that looks and feels attractive in your home. Its rear dust bin is easy to empty and removing the filter is equally easy.

5. Eufy 11S

If you're looking to buy a basic low-cost robot vacuum at a low price, the Eufy 11S might be your best robot vacuum mop bet. It isn't equipped with some of the smart features, such as digital mapping and Alexa integration, found in more expensive models, however, if you don't require those functions you can save a little money by purchasing this model.

This robot is easy to use and set up. It does not require a smartphone application or lidar Robot vacuum Wi-Fi pairing. However it does include the remote control that lets you select between various modes and adjust the suction levels. It also lets you manually send the robovac off on a scheduled cleaning.

In our tests, we found that the 11S was extremely effective at getting dirt and pet fur from hard floors and low-pile carpets. Its slim profile allowed it to reach under furniture and other low items that more bulkier robots couldn't reach. It was also able to traverse door thresholds and change from one floor type to another.

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

Roomba 990 by iRobot

The Roomba 980 is iRobot's most popular robot vacuum. It's pricey, but it's also the best robot vacuum that you can purchase. Its self navigation and lidar robot Vacuum environmental mapping are a wonder to behold. It is more sophisticated in its automation than its competitors, including the ability to set up virtual boundary markers through its mobile application. Although its application is a bit slow and the 980 may spin out a bit while moving over cables, it's a highly efficient robot vacuum.

One thing we really like about the 980 is that it makes use of 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 use this data to create a consistent, efficient cleaning path through each cycle. The result is cleaner floors and a more efficient robot vacuum cleaner than the majority of high-end robots.

Other features of the 980 include dual multi-surface brushes that grab dirt from carpets and hard floors and a spinning brush to sweep debris into the robotic vacuum's bin. Its floor tracking sensors help it navigate between furniture and around edges, and Cliff Detect helps to prevent the Roomba from slipping down stairs. And it automatically returns to its base station to ensure hassle-free recharges between sessions. While the 980's battery life and bin size aren't as good as those of other robot vacuums, it's a reliable and solid machine that can keep your floors spotless for hours and hours.