Best Robot Vacuums and Mop Combos

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

Certain robots can connect to smart assistants like Alexa or Google Assistant to provide a hands-free environment. Find models that recharge and pick up where they left off.

1. iRobot S8

This smart robot vacuum and mop combo is an excellent option for a wide range of homes. It is able to vacuum and mop 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 that lets you create Cleaning zones for specific areas that require extra attention, as well as Keep Out zones where you do not want it to go. It also gets software updates, like the other Roomba products, which make it better over time.

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

It comes with a variety of other features that make it a great option for most homes, including intelligent obstacle avoidance that utilizes the camera as well as processor-powered intelligents to identify obstacles. It's rarely tripped up or stuck during a cleaning process. In my tests, it was the best at avoiding objects like power cables. It's not as reliable at detecting pet waste or other dangers.

2. Eufy RoboVac X8 Hybrid

Eufy is owned by Anker, has become an iconic name in the world of robots that are budget-friendly vacuums. However, it did not provide the option of a model that could mop. The X8 Hybrid is a new model that comes with a variety of features that are advanced and can compete with more expensive models.

Laser navigation is the primary selling point of this machine. The X8 uses laser mapping technology that is more precise than the previous Eufy devices. It also takes a lot less time to create a comprehensive picture of your living space and also stores multiple maps, which is great for multi-floor homes.

The X8 is a good vacuum cleaner on bare floors. It can easily sling debris through the side brushes and into its 400ml dust bin. The Tyres of the X8, despite their circular shape, are very good at grabbing edges and corners. Our tests showed that it was able to remove 90 percent of the fur from hard floors.

There's a basic mopping mode that uses the same water tank as the vacuuming. This is ideal for spills that aren't too serious, but you can't regulate the amount of water that it uses. That said, it does an admirable job of removing pet hair, with a better percentage of hair removal than the roborock robot vacuum and mop S7.

3. Miele RX2

The company is known for its quiet home appliances, Miele's RX2 robot vacuum is a great choice because of its cleaning power, stunning design, and a great navigation. However, shark iq robot vacuum and Mop it has some operational hiccups that prevent it from being ranked as the top overall smart robot vacuum.

Similar to the latest models of iRobot, the RX2 comes with dual-sensor mapping that uses a LIDAR sensor to map a room and a pair of 3D scanning cameras to identify and avoid obstacles (like furniture legs or pet waste) in real-time. Once the room has been mapped it is possible to assign virtual no go areas and favorite sections to the robot. You can also begin a manual clean or manually change the cleaning mode, watch a live feed from the onboard cameras, and more on the main screen.

The RX2 has excellent sensors that can identify furniture and other obstructions immediately. The suction and sweeping power are top-of-the-line cleaning up surface debris from carpets of medium pile and dust on floors that are unfinished. It's not the fastest robotics available. It's not the best climber, and it has problems with metal threshold transition strips.

Some people buy robot vacuums for the convenience of setting up a schedule in an app, only to forget about them for weeks. It's important for a robot to be capable of the task and that's why our ZDNet staff has compared and looked over some of the most popular models to help you pick the best one for your house.

4. Shark Iq Robot Vacuum And Mop shark ion robot vacuum

This budget robovac is a robot that looks like any other, but has 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 is able to detect common obstacles like furniture legs and power cords in real-time. This combination of sensors along with a bump detector and an infrared sensor to keep the vacuum from stepping on the stairs makes it one of our most flexible vacuums.

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 also impressive. Its composite score for carpet and bare flooring beats the competition and it picked up 98.5 percent of the pet hair from our laboratory test samples.

The controls are less basic than those of the competition's. There's a clean button on the top and you can start it with the app or by voice commands using Alexa or Google Assistant. You can also schedule weekly or daily cleanings, set up no-go zones and view the history of cleaning. In a smart dark gray plastics, Ion feels sturdy and looks stylish in your home. Its rear dustbin is easily accessible for emptying, and taking out the filters is also simple.

5. Eufy 11S

Eufy 11S is a great choice if you want an automated vacuum cleaner that is simple and simple at a reasonable price. It isn't equipped with some of the smart features, like digital mapping and Alexa integration, which are available in higher-end models however, if you don't require those functions you can save cost with this model.

This robot is very easy to install and use. It does not require a smartphone app or Wi-Fi connection, however it does have an remote control that allows you to select between various modes and adjust the suction level. You can also assign the robotvac to the schedule of cleaning.

In our tests during our tests, the 11S was very effective at getting rid of dirt and pet hair from hard floors and in low-pile carpets. Its slim profile made it possible to fit under furniture with low hanging and other objects that heavier robots were unable to get at. It was also able to easily get over thresholds for doors and move between floors and another.

The 11S, like other robots will also suckup certain objects, like cords and cat toys. The manufacturer suggests that you can avoid this by keeping these objects off the ground and using a cord organizer when you can. It also suggests cleaning the dustbin regularly by replacing the filters and changing or washing the brushes as required.

Roomba 990 by iRobot

The Roomba is iRobot’s flagship robot vacuum. It's pricey, but it's also the best robot vacuum that you can buy. Its self-navigation and environmental mapping is something to behold. It also has more advanced automation features than many competitors, including the ability to create virtual boundary markers with its mobile app. While its app is a little sluggish and the 980 can spin out a bit when crossing cables, it's a highly efficient robot vacuum.

We love the 980 due to its iAdapt2.0 navigation sensors and its visual simultaneity mapping and localisation (or vSLAM) to remember your home's floor plan. It uses this information to create a consistent and efficient cleaning path through each cycle. The result is cleaner floors, and a more efficient vacuum than most competing high-end robot vacuums.

Other features of the 980 include dual multi-surface brushes which grab dirt from floors and carpets and an ejector brush that spins to sweep debris into the robotic vacuum’s bin. The sensors for floor tracking help it navigate across furniture and along edges, and Cliff Detect keeps the Roomba from falling down stairs. And it automatically returns to its base station for hassle-free recharges between sessions. Although the 980's battery lifespan and bin size aren't quite as impressive as other robot vacuums it's a sturdy and reliable machine that will keep your floors clean for hours and hours.