Best Robot Vacuums and Mop Combos

The best way to keep your home clean is with a small robot vacuum vacuum. It will pick up dust, pet hair and other particles on the surface.

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

1. iRobot S8

This smart robot mop robot vacuum (More hints) and vacuum combo is an excellent choice for many households. It can be used to vacuum and mop, has excellent navigation with both GPS and laser sensors, and offers a broad range of features and controls that are accessible through the app. It comes with a useful feature which allows you to create cleaning zones in areas that require more attention, as well as Keep Out zones in areas that you do not want it to go. As with all Roomba devices, it is updated with new software updates that make it even better over time.

It's costly, but it's is also among the most sophisticated robot vacuums ZDNet has ever tested. It has a powerful battery that can vacuum an entire home in less than two hours. It can also switch between mopping and vacuuming with the touch of one button. It automatically emptys the bin of dust above its charging station, unlike other self emptying robots which require you to empty the bin after every run.

It has a wide range of other features that make it a great choice for homes with a lot of space that include intelligent obstacle avoidance, which uses the camera as well as processor-powered smarts to detect obstacles. It's not often damaged or entrapped during a cleaning process and is also the most effective at avoiding power cables and other objects I've tested. However, it's not as accurate in detecting pet waste or other hazards.

2. Eufy RoboVac X8 Hybrid

Eufy owned by Anker, has become an established brand in the world of low-cost robot vacuums. However, it did not provide an option to mop. That's changed with the X8 Hybrid, which has an impressive set of modern features and can compete well with more expensive models.

The laser navigation system is the main selling point of this machine. The X8 makes use of a laser mapping system that is more accurate than the previous Eufy devices. It takes less time to create an accurate map of your home. It also has the ability to store multiple maps. This is perfect for multi-floored homes.

The X8 is a great vacuum cleaner for floors with no dust. It is able to effortlessly sling debris under the side brushes and into its 400ml dust bin. The X8's tyres, despite their circular shape, mop robot vacuum are adept in grabbing corners and edges. It's not a fantastic cat litter scooper, however, with our tests showing it is able to remove around 90% of the fur from hard floors.

There's a basic mopping option that utilizes the same water tank as the vacuuming one. This is great for spills that are not too dangerous, but you are unable to control 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 S7.

3. Miele RX2

Known for quietly effective home appliances, Miele's RX2 robot vacuum has excellent cleaning power, stunning design, and a great navigation. There are a few niggles in its operation, which prevent it from being named the best smart robot vacuum.

The RX2 comes with a dual-sensor mapping technology that makes use of LIDAR to map an area as well as a pair of 3D scanning cameras to detect and eliminating obstacles (such as furniture legs or pet waste). After the room has been defined it is possible to assign virtual no go areas and sections that you would like to be the robot. You can also start cleaning manually or change the cleaning mode, watch live feeds from the onboard cameras and more on the main screen.

The RX2 is equipped with excellent sensors that detect furniture and other obstructions immediately. The suction and sweeping abilities are excellent, taking away surface debris from medium pile carpeting and also removing embedded dust on floors. It's not the fastest robot available. It's not the best climber and has issues with metal threshold transition strips.

Some people buy robot vacuums for the convenience of setting up a schedule using an app, and then forgetting about them for weeks. It is essential that a robot is capable of doing the job so our ZDNet team has tested and reviewed some of the most popular models to help you pick the right one for your house.

4. Shark ION

This budget robovac is a robot that is similar to other, but it has a few more features and better performance. Its smart mapping system creates 2D and 3D 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 which keeps it off the stairs, makes it one of the fastest vacs we've tested.

It was able to walk over thick shag carpets and didn't get stuck (unlike the RoboVac 11s or Roomba 690-). Its navigation abilities were also impressive; its composite score in carpet and bare floors topped the competition and it was able to pick up 98.5 percent of the surface pet hair and litter from our laboratory test samples.

The controls are simpler than the competition's. There's a cleaning button at the top, and you can choose to start it by using the app or by voice commands with Alexa or Google Assistant. You can also set up a schedule for your daily or weekly cleans, set areas that are not allowed to be cleaned, and check its history of cleaning. Covered in stylish dark gray plastics, Ion feels sturdy and looks stylish in your home. The dust bin on the rear is easily accessible for emptying, and removing the filters is also simple.

5. Eufy 11S

If you're looking for a basic low-cost robot vacuum at a low cost, the Eufy 11S is a great option. It isn't equipped with some of the smart features, like digital mapping and Alexa integration, found in more expensive models, but if you're not looking for these features, you can save a little money with this model.

This robot is simple to set up and use. It does not require a smartphone app or Wi-Fi pairing, however it does have the ability to control the remote with a remote that lets you choose between various modes and adjust the suction level. It also allows you to manually take the robovac off for scheduled cleaning.

During our tests during our tests, the 11S was very effective at cleaning dirt and pet hair from hard floors as well as in carpets with low pile. Its slim profile made it easier to reach under furniture and other objects that larger robots could not reach. It was also able to easily traverse door thresholds and transition from one floor type to another.

Like other robots, the 11S is able to be able to suck up objects like cords, hoodie drawstrings and cat toys. The manufacturer says that you can avoid this by keeping these objects off the floor and using a cord organizer if possible. It also recommends that you periodically clean the dustbin, replace the filters and clean or change the brushes when necessary.

Roomba 990 by iRobot

The Roomba is iRobot's flagship robot vacuum. It's expensive however it's an excellent performer and, in some ways, the most advanced robot vacuum you can buy. Its self-navigating features and environmental mapping are truly a marvel to behold. It is more sophisticated in its automation than its rivals, for instance the ability to create virtual boundary markers with its mobile application. Although the app isn't the most responsive, and the 980 does spin out a bit when crossing cables, it's still a very capable robot vacuum.

One thing we really like about the 980 is that it makes use of its iAdapt 2.0 navigation sensors and visual simultaneous localisation and mapping technology (or vSLAM) to memorise the floor plan of your home. It will use this information to create a consistent, efficient cleaning path through each cycle. The result is cleaner floors and a cleaner vacuum than most competing high-end robot vacuums.

Other features include dual multi-surface rubber brushes, that pick up dirt from carpet and hard floors as well as a spinning brush that sweeps debris into the bin of the robotic vacuum. Its floor tracking sensor assists in navigating around furniture, along edges and on steps. Cliff Detect prevents the Roomba from falling. It will automatically return to its base station for easy recharges between sessions. While the 980's battery life and bin size aren't quite as efficient as other robot vacuums, it's a sturdy and reliable machine that can keep your floors spotless for hours and hours.