Best Robot Vacuums and Mop Combos

A robot vacuum mop combo robot is a great device to keep a clean home. It can pick up pet hair, dust, and other surface debris.

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

1. iRobot S8

This smart robot mop and vacuum is an excellent choice for many households. It vacuums and mops well, has excellent navigation with both GPS and laser sensors, and offers a broad range of controls and features accessible through the app. It has a handy feature that lets you create cleaning zones in areas that require more attention, as well as Keep Out zones in areas where you don't wish it to go. Like all Roomba devices, it receives new software updates that make it even more efficient over time.

It's expensive but it's also among the most advanced robot vacuums that ZDNet has tested. It has a powerful battery that can vacuum all of your home in less than two hours. It can also switch between mopping and vacuuming at the push of a button. And unlike other self-emptying robots that require you to empty the dust bin after each run, it automatically emptys itself into an even larger waste container on top of its charging dock.

It has a wide range of other features that make it a great choice for homes of all sizes that include intelligent obstacle avoidance, which uses the camera as well as processor-powered smarts to detect obstacles. It's not often damaged or trapped during a cleaning cycle and is the best at avoiding power cables as well as other objects I've tested. However, it isn't as effective in detecting pet waste or other hazards.

2. Eufy RoboVac Hybrid X8

While Anker-owned Eufy has earned a name for itself in budget deebot Robot vacuum vacuums, it's never offered an all-in-one model that could also mop. This is changing with the X8 Hybrid, which has an impressive array of modern features and is able to compete with more expensive models.

The main selling point of Eufy's this machine is its laser navigation. Previous Eufy devices have built up an outline of your home by using infrared sensors and bumping into objects however the X8's laser mapping technology is far more precise. It also takes significantly less time to create a comprehensive picture of your living space and also stores multiple maps, which is ideal for multi-floor homes.

The X8 is a great vacuum cleaner on bare floors. It is able to easily throw debris through the side brushes and into the 400ml dustbin. The tyres are adept at hugging corners and edges even though they're circular. Our tests showed that it was able to remove 90% of the fur on hard floors.

The basic mopping mode uses the same reservoir of water as the vacuuming mode. This is ideal for spills that are not too serious, but you can't limit the amount of water it uses. It's effective at picking up pet hair. It has a higher pick-up rate than the Roborock S7.

3. Miele RX2

Known for quietly effective home appliances Miele's RX2 robot vacuum comes with outstanding cleaning power, gorgeous design and great navigation. It has a few oddities in its operation, which prevent it from being considered the best smart robot vacuum.

The RX2 is equipped with a dual-sensor mapping technique that makes use of LIDAR to map the space as well as a pair of 3D scanning cameras to detect and staying clear of obstacles (such as furniture legs or pet waste). Once the room is identified it is possible to assign virtual no-go zones and sections that you would like to be the robot. You can also alter the cleaning modes, initiate cleaning manually, or view live feeds from the onboard cameras from the main screen.

The RX2's sensors are effective, registering furniture and other obstructions in real-time. Its sweeping and suction powers are outstanding, effectively removing surface litter from medium pile carpeting and also removing embedded dust on floors. But it's not the most flexible robot available. It's not the greatest climber, and it has problems with transition strips made of steel.

Some people buy robot vacuums for the convenience of setting up a schedule on an app, and then forgetting about them for weeks. But it's important that a machine can do the job and that's the reason our ZDNet staff tested and reviewed several of the most well-known models to help you choose the perfect one for your home.

4. shark robot vacuum for pets ION

This budget-friendly robot looks like a typical robot, but it's a step up in performance and features. Its smart mapping system creates 3D and 2-D maps of your home and uses them to navigate around and avoid obstacles. It's also 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 that keeps the vacuum off 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 navigational skills were impressive as well as its score for composite tests on carpet and deebot Robot vacuum bare floors beat out the competition and it picked up 98.5 percent of surface litter and embedded pet hair from our lab test samples.

The controls are more basic than those of the competitors. There's a round cleaning button on the top and you can access it via the app or via voice commands using Alexa or Google Assistant. You can also set a schedule for weekly or daily cleans, create no-go zones, and view the history of its cleaning. Clad in smart dark gray plastics, Ion feels sturdy and looks attractive 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

Eufy 11S is a good option if you're looking for a vacuum cleaner that is easy to use and simple at a cost that is low. It's not equipped with some advanced features such as Alexa integration and digital mapping found in more expensive models. If you do not need these features, you could save money.

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

During our tests, we found that the 11S was extremely effective at cleaning pet fur and dirt from carpets and floors with low pile. 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 pass over doorway thresholds and move between floors and another.

The 11S, as with other robots, will also eat some objects, such as cords and cat toys. The manufacturer suggests that you can prevent this by keeping these objects off the floor and using the possibility of a cord organizer. It also suggests that you clean the dustbin, replace the filters, and wash or change the brushes as needed.

6. IRobot Roomba 990

The Roomba 980 is the flagship robot vacuum. It's costly, but it's top-performing and arguably the most advanced robot vacuum you can purchase. Its self-navigation feature and environmental mapping is a marvel to behold. It also comes with more advanced automation features than its competitors, such as the ability to set virtual boundary markers with its mobile app. While its application is a bit slow, and the 980 does spin out a bit while moving over cables, it's a highly efficient robot vacuum.

We really like the 980 because it uses its iAdapt2.0 navigation sensors as well as visual simultaneity localisation and mapping (or vSLAM), to memorise the floor plan of your home. It will use this data to create a consistent and efficient cleaning path through each cycle. The result is cleaner floors, and a cleaner vacuum than the majority of high-end robot vacuums.

Other features include dual multi-surface rubber brushes, which grab dirt from carpets and hard floors and an ejector brush that moves debris into the robotic vacuum's bin. Its floor tracking sensors help it navigate across furniture and along edges, and Cliff Detect prevents the Roomba from falling down stairs. It also automatically returns to the base station to allow for charging between sessions. The bin capacity and the battery life of the 980 aren't as impressive as other robot vacuums. However, it is a reliable and solid machine that can keep floors clean for many hours.