Best Robot Vacuums and Mop Combos

A robot vacuum is a great tool for maintaining the cleanliness of your home. It will nab dust, pet hair, and other debris from the surface before it causes a bigger problem.

Certain robots can connect to smart assistants such as Alexa or Google Assistant to provide a environment that is hands-free. Look for models that can recharge and then resume cleaning where they left off.

1. iRobot S8

This smart robot vacuum and mop combination is a great option for homes with a variety of. It features a superb navigation system that incorporates GPS and laser sensors. It also has many features and control options that can be accessed through the app. It also comes with a helpful feature that allows you to add Cleaning zones for certain areas that need extra attention, as well as Keep Out zones that you don't want it to move. It also receives software updates, just like the other Roomba products, that improve the quality of the product over time.

It's expensive, but it's also among the most advanced robot vacuums ZDNet has tested. It has a high-powered battery that can vacuum a large home in under two hours, and it can switch between mopping and vacuuming with the press of a button. And unlike other self-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 also comes with a variety of other features, such as intelligent obstacle avoidance, which utilizes cameras in conjunction with processor-powered smarts in order to recognize obstacles. It's not often damaged or entrapped during cleaning and is the best at avoiding power cables as well as other objects in my tests. It's not as precise in detecting pet waste or other dangers.

2. Eufy RoboVac X8 Hybrid

Eufy is owned by Anker, has become an established brand in the world of budget robot vacuums. However, it did not provide the option of a model that could mop. That's changed with the X8 Hybrid, which has an impressive suite of advanced features that can compete with more expensive models.

Laser navigation is the most important feature of this machine. Previous Eufy devices have constructed a rough map of your home utilizing infrared sensors and bumping into things however the X8's laser mapping technology is more precise. It also takes a lot less time to build up an accurate picture of your living space and also stores multiple maps, which is ideal for multi-floor homes.

The X8 is still a decent vacuum on floors with no dust, slinging debris under its side brushes and into the 400ml dust bin with ease. The X8's tyres, despite having a circular shape, are efficient at grabbing corners and edges. Our tests showed that it could only remove 90% of the fur on hard floors.

There's a mopping mode that utilizes the same water tank as the vacuuming. This is great for spills that are not too serious, but you can't control the amount of water that it uses. That said, it does an excellent job of removing pet hair, with a higher pickup 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. There are a few niggles in its operation that prevent it from being ranked as the top smart robot vacuum.

The RX2 is equipped with a dual-sensor mapping system that uses a LIDAR to map the space as well as a pair of 3D scanning cameras for detecting and avoiding obstacles (such as furniture legs or pet waste). Once the room has been defined, you can assign virtual no-go zones and preferred sections to the small robot vacuum. You can also start cleaning manually or change the cleaning mode, watch live feeds from the cameras onboard and more from the main screen.

The RX2's sensors are effective, registering furniture and other obstructions in real-time. Its sweeping and suction powers are excellent, taking away surface debris from carpets of medium pile and also removing dust that has been deposited on floors. It's not the fastest robot available. It's not the best robotic mop and vacuum climber and has issues with metal threshold transition strips.

A lot of people purchase a robotic vacuum for the ease of setting a schedule on an app and not thinking about it for weeks at a time. However, it's essential that a robot is able to get the job done and that's the reason our ZDNet staff examined and reviewed a few of the most popular ones to help you find the right one for your home.

4. Shark ION

This round, budget robovac looks just like your typical robot but it's an upgrade in performance and features. Its intelligent mapping system creates 2D and 3D maps of your home and uses those to navigate around obstacles and avoid them. It's also able to detect common obstacles such as power cords and furniture legs in real time. This combination of sensors along with a bump detector, and an infrared sensor that keeps the vacuum away from stairs makes it one of our most agile vacuums.

It was able to walk over the thick shag carpets and was not stuck (unlike the RoboVac 11s, or Roomba 690-). Its navigation capabilities were impressive. Its composite score for carpet and bare flooring beats the competition and it was able to pick up 98.5 percent of surface litter and embedded dog hair from our laboratory test samples.

Its controls are a bit more basic than the competitors. There's an oblong cleaning button at the top, and you can launch it via the app, or by voice command with Alexa or Google Assistant. You can also schedule weekly or daily cleanings, set up no-go zones and view its cleaning history. Covered in stylish dark gray plastics, Ion feels sturdy and looks attractive in your home. Its rear dustbin is easily accessible for emptying, and taking out the filters is also simple.

5. Eufy 11S

If you're looking for a basic low-cost robot vacuum at a low cost, the Eufy11S might be your best budget robot vacuum for pet hair bet. This model lacks some smart features like Alexa integration and digital mapping found in more expensive models. However, if you do not need these features, you can save money.

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

In our tests, the 11S was very effective at getting rid of dirt and pet hair from hard floors and low-pile carpets. Its slim profile allowed it to fit under furniture with low hanging and other objects that bulkier robots could not reach. It was also able to pass over doorway thresholds and change from one floor type to another.

Like other robots, the 11S is able to suck up some objects, such as cords drawstrings for hoodies, and cat toys. The manufacturer states that you can stop this by keeping these items off the floor and using a cord organizer if possible. It also recommends that you clean the dustbin, replace the filters, and change or wash the brushes as needed.

Roomba 990 from iRobot

The Roomba 980 is the flagship robot vacuum. It's expensive, but it's a top performer and is arguably the most sophisticated robot vacuum you can purchase. Its self-navigation and environmental mapping is a marvel to behold. It has more advanced automation than the majority of its rivals, small Robot vacuum for instance the capability to set up virtual boundary markers through its mobile application. It's a powerful robot vacuum, even if its application is a bit slow and the 980 spins when it is pushed over cables.

One thing we love 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 this information to design a consistent and efficient cleaning path for each cycle. The result is cleaner floors and a more efficient vacuum than other 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 between furniture and around edges, and Cliff Detect keeps the Roomba from falling down the stairs. It will also return to the base station to allow for recharging in between sessions. The battery life and bin capacity of the 980 aren't as impressive as those of other robot vacuums. However, it's an extremely reliable and sturdy machine that can keep floors clean for many hours.