Best Robot Vacuums and Mop Combos

The best mapping robot vacuum way to keep your home tidy is with a robot vacuum. It can remove dust, pet hair, and other debris on surfaces.

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

1. iRobot S8

This smart robot mop and vacuum is a fantastic option for a wide range of households. It features a superb navigation system with GPS and laser sensors. It also comes with numerous features and controls that are accessible through the app. It also has a handy feature that lets you add cleaning zones to certain areas that require more attention and Keep Out zones where you don't want it to be. As with all Roomba devices, it receives new software updates that make it more efficient over time.

It's costly but it's also among the most advanced robot vacuums ZDNet has evaluated. It comes with a powerful battery that can clean an entire home in less than two hours. It can also switch between mopping and vacuuming with the touch of the button. And unlike other self-emptying robotics that require you to empty the trash bin after each run, it automatically empties into an even larger waste container on top of its charging dock.

It comes with a variety of other features that make it a great choice for homes with a lot of space with its intelligent obstacle avoidance that utilizes the camera as well as processor-powered smarts to see obstacles. It rarely gets derailed or trapped during cleaning, and it's the best in avoiding power cables and other objects in my tests. It's not as precise at detecting pet waste or other hazards.

2. Eufy RoboVac Hybrid X8

Eufy owned by Anker is now an iconic name in the world of low-cost robot vacuums. However, it didn't offer a model that could also mop. The X8 Hybrid is a new model that comes with a variety of features that are advanced and is able to compete with more expensive models.

The laser navigation system is the primary selling point of this machine. The previous Eufy devices have created an approximate map of your home using infrared sensors and bumping into things however the X8's laser mapping technology is more precise. It takes less time to build a comprehensive map of your home. It can also store multiple maps. This is great for multi-floored homes.

The X8 is a great vacuum cleaner for floors that are clean. It is able to effortlessly sling debris under the side brushes and into the 400ml dustbin. The tyres are adept at securing 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 basic mopping mode that utilizes the same water tank as the vacuuming one. This is great for spills that are not too serious, but you can't limit the amount of water it consumes. However, it does an excellent job of picking up pet hair, with a better percentage of hair removal than the Roborock S7.

3. Miele RX2

The company is known for its quiet home appliances, Robot Vacuum for hardwood floors Miele's RX2 robot vacuum comes with outstanding cleaning power, beautiful design and great navigation. But it has some operational hiccups that keep it from ranking as the best overall smart robot vacuum.

The RX2 comes with a dual-sensor mapping technique that makes use of LIDAR to map the space, and a pair 3D scanning cameras to detect and staying clear of obstacles (such as furniture legs or pet waste). Once mapped the app allows you to designate virtual no-go zones and preferred areas that the robot will clean automatically. You can also initiate cleaning manually or change the cleaning mode, see a live feed from the cameras onboard and more from the main screen.

The RX2's sensors work well, registering furniture and other obstructions in real-time. The suction and sweeping power are top-of-the-line and cleans up surface debris from medium-pile carpeting and embedded dust on floors that are unfinished. But it's not the most flexible robot available. It's not the best climber and has issues with metal threshold transition strips.

Some people buy robot vacuums due to the ease of setting up a schedule in an app, only to forget about them for weeks. It is essential for a robot to be capable of doing the job, so our ZDNet staff has tested and reviewed some of the most popular models in order to help you select the right one for your house.

4. Shark ION

This budget robovac is a robot that looks just like the other, but comes with some extra features and a better performance. Its intelligent mapping system creates 3D and 2D maps of your home and uses them to navigate and avoid obstacles. It can even identify common obstacles such as 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 away from stairs, makes it one of the fastest vacs we've tried.

It was able to walk over the thick shag carpets and didn't get stuck (unlike the RoboVac 11s or Roomba 690-). Its navigation abilities were impressive as well and its overall score on carpet and bare floors beat out the competition and it took in 98.5 percent of surface litter and embedded pet hair from our lab test samples.

Its controls are a bit more basic than those of the competition; there's an oblong cleaning button at the top. You can launch it via the app or via voice commands with Alexa or Google Assistant. You can also schedule weekly or daily cleanings, set up no-go zones and check the history of cleaning. Ion is clad in a sophisticated dark gray plastic that is both attractive and attractive in your home. The rear dust bin is accessible for emptying and removing the filter equally easy.

5. Eufy 11S

If you're looking for a basic robotic vacuum that is simple and has no frills at a reasonable cost, the Eufy11S might be your best bet. It doesn't have many of the smart features, such as digital mapping and Alexa integration, found in higher-end models, but if you don't need these functions, you can save money by purchasing this model.

This robot Vacuum for hardwood Floors is simple to setup and use. It doesn't require a smartphone app or Wi-Fi connection, however it does have an remote control that lets you select different modes and adjust the suction level. You can also assign the robotvac to a cleaning schedule.

In our tests, we discovered that the 11S was extremely efficient in removing dirt and pet fur from hard floors and low-pile carpets. Its slim profile made it possible to get under low-hanging furniture and other items that some heavier robots were unable to get at. It was also able to easily get over thresholds for doors and transition between floors and another.

Like other robots, the 11S is able to take in some objects such as cords, drawstrings for hoodies, and cat toys. The manufacturer suggests that you can avoid this by keeping these objects off the floor and by using an organizer for cords if you can. It also suggests cleaning the dustbin periodically by replacing the filters and washing or changing the brushes when needed.

6. IRobot Roomba 990

The Roomba is the flagship model of iRobot's robot vacuum. It's costly, but it's the best robot vacuum that you can purchase. Its self-navigation as well as environmental mapping is a marvel to behold. It also has more advanced automation features than most competitors, such as the ability to set virtual boundary lines using its mobile app. While its application is a bit slow and the 980 can spin a bit when rolling over cables, it's still a highly efficient robot vacuum.

We love the 980 due to its iAdapt2.0 navigation sensors as well as visual simultaneity localisation and mapping (or vSLAM) to store your home's floor plan. It then uses the information to create a consistent and efficient cleaning path for every cycle. The result is cleaner floors and a more efficient robot vacuum than many high-end robotics.

Other features of the 980 include dual multi-surface brushes that grab dirt from floors and carpets and the spinning brush that sweeps debris into the robotic vacuum's bin. Its floor tracking sensors help it navigate across furniture and along edges, while Cliff Detect keeps the Roomba from falling down stairs. It also automatically returns to the base station for simple charging between sessions. Although the 980's battery lifespan and bin size aren't as efficient as other robot vacuums, it's a solid and reliable machine that can keep your floors spotless for hours at a time.