Best Robot Vacuums and Mop Combos

The best method to keep your home clean is with a robot vacuum. It can pick up pet hair, dust, and other surface debris.

Some robots are able to sync with 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 fantastic choice for many homes. It can be used to vacuum and mop and has a great navigation system that includes both GPS and laser sensors and comes with a variety of features and controls that are accessible via the app. It also has a handy feature that lets you add cleaning zones to certain areas that need extra attention and Keep Out zones that you don't want it to move. It also gets software updates, like the other Roomba products, which make it better over time.

It's costly, but it's is also among the most sophisticated robot vacuums ZDNet has ever tested. It's got a huge 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 one button. And unlike other self-emptying robots that require you to empty the dust bin after each run, this one automatically emptys itself into a larger waste container above its charging dock.

It comes with a variety of other features that make it an excellent choice for homes with a lot of space with its intelligent obstacle avoidance, which uses both a camera and processor-powered smarts to see obstacles. It's not often damaged or entrapped during cleaning, and it's the best robot vacuum mop at avoiding power cables as well as other objects I've tested. However, it's not as effective in detecting pet waste or other hazards.

2. Eufy RoboVac Hybrid X8

Eufy owned by Anker, has become an established brand in the world of budget robot vacuums. However, it didn't provide the option of a model that could mop. The X8 Hybrid is a new model that offers a range of features that are advanced and can compete with more expensive models.

The main selling point of Eufy's the X8 is its laser navigation. The previous Eufy devices have built up an approximate map of your home utilizing infrared sensors and bumping into things but the X8's laser mapping system is more precise. It takes less time to create an accurate map of your home. It can also store multiple maps. This is great for [empty] homes with multiple floors.

The X8 is a good vacuum cleaner for floors that are clean. It can easily sling debris under the side brushes and into the 400ml dustbin. The X8's tyres, despite their circular shape, are good in grabbing corners and hier edges. It's not the best robot vacuum and mop combo with self empty cat litter eater, however as our tests show it only removes about 90% of the fur from hard floors.

There's a mopping mode which uses the same water tank as the vacuuming. This is ideal for spills that aren't too serious, but you can't control the amount of water it consumes. However, it does an excellent job of removing pet hair, and has a higher speed of pickup than the Roborock S7.

3. Miele RX2

Known for quietly effective home appliances, Miele's RX2 robot vacuum is a great choice because of its cleaning power, beautiful design, and a great navigation. It has a few oddities in its operation that keep it from being named the best smart robot vacuum.

The RX2 is equipped with a dual-sensor mapping technology that makes use of LIDAR to map the space and a pair of 3D scanning cameras for detecting and staying clear of obstacles (such as furniture legs or pet waste). Once mapped the app allows you to assign virtual no-go areas and favorite sections that the robot will automatically clean. You can also start cleaning manually or change the cleaning mode, view a live feed from the onboard cameras, and more from the main screen.

The sensors of the RX2 work well, registering furniture and other obstructions in real-time. 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. However, it's not exactly the most efficient robot available. It's not the best robot mop for wood floors climber and has issues with metal threshold transition strips.

Many people purchase robot vacuums because of the ease of setting up a schedule using an app, and then forgetting about them for weeks. It is essential for a robot to be able to do the job so our ZDNet staff has compared and reviewed some of the most popular models to help you select the best one for your home.

4. Shark ION

This budget robovac that looks like any other, but has a few more features and a better performance. Its smart mapping system generates 2D and 3-D maps of your house and makes use of to navigate and avoid obstacles. It's even able to spot common obstructions such as furniture legs and power cords in real time. This combination of sensors together with a bump sensor, and an infrared drop sensor which keeps it away from steps is what makes it one of the fastest vacuums we've tried.

It was able to climb 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 flooring and carpet was higher than the competition, and it picked up 98.5 percent of dirt and embedded dog hair from our lab test samples.

The controls are more basic than the competition's. There's a clean button on the top and you can either start it with the app or by voice commands using Alexa or Google Assistant. You can also schedule daily or weekly cleanings, set up no-go zones, and look up its history of cleaning. In a smart dark gray plastics, Ion feels sturdy and is 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 to buy a basic, no-frills robot vacuum at a low cost, the Eufy 11S might be your best bet. It's not equipped with some advanced features like Alexa integration and digital mapping found in more expensive models. If you don't require these features, you could save money.

This robot is simple to set up and use. It does not require a smartphone application or Wi-Fi pairing. However, it does come with a remote control which lets you select between various modes and adjust the suction level. You can also manually send the robotvac on the schedule of cleaning.

During our tests, we discovered that the 11S was extremely efficient at cleaning dirt and pet fur from carpets and floors with low pile. Its slim profile helped it reach under furniture and other objects that more bulkier robots were unable to reach. It was also able to pass over doorway thresholds and change between floors and another.

The 11S, as with other robots, can also eat certain objects, like cords 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 replacing the filters, and changing or washing the brushes as needed.

6. IRobot Roomba 980

The Roomba 980 is iRobot's most popular robot vacuum. It's costly but it's top-performing and arguably the most advanced robot vacuum you can purchase. Its self-navigation as well as environmental mapping are a joy to behold. It also has more advanced automation features than most competitors, such as the ability to set virtual boundary markers through its mobile application. Although its application is a bit slow and the 980 may spin out a bit while crossing cables, it's an extremely efficient robot vacuum.

One thing we love about the 980 is that it uses its iAdapt 2.0 navigation sensors and its visual simultaneous localisation and mapping technology (or vSLAM) to remember the floor plan of your home. It will then use this information to design a consistent and efficient cleaning path for every cycle. The result is cleaner floors and a more efficient vacuum cleaner than the majority of high-end robots.

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