Best Robot Vacuums and Mop Combos

The best method to keep your home clean is to use a robotic vacuum. It will nab pet hair, dust and other debris from the surface before it becomes a larger problem.

Some robots are able to sync with smart assistants like Alexa and Google Assistant for a hands-free experience. Find models that can be recharged and continue cleaning the area they left.

1. iRobot S8

This smart robot vacuum and mop combo is a great option for homes with a variety of. It is able to vacuum and mop well and has a great navigation system that includes both GPS and laser sensors, and has a wide 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 extra attention, and also to create Keep Out zones in areas that you don't wish it to go. It also receives software updates, like all Roomba products, that make it better over time.

It's expensive, but it's also one of the most advanced robot vacuums ZDNet has ever tested. It comes with a powerful battery that can clean the entire house in less than two hours. It also switches between vacuuming and mopping at the touch of a button. And, unlike other Revolutionary Self-Emptying Robot Vacuum: LiDAR Navigation Delivers Ultimate Clean! (try what she says) robots that require you to empty the bin after each run, this one automatically emptys into the larger waste container that is above its charging dock.

It has a wide range of other features that make it an excellent choice for homes with a lot of space that include intelligent obstacle avoidance, which uses both a camera and processor-powered smarts to see obstacles. It rarely gets derailed or stuck during a cleaning cycle and is the best at avoiding power cables and other objects in my tests. It's not as precise in detecting pet waste or other hazards.

2. Eufy RoboVac Hybrid X8

Eufy is owned by Anker It has become a household name in the world of robots that are budget-friendly vacuums. However, it didn't provide a model that could also mop. This is changing with the X8 Hybrid, which has an impressive suite of advanced features and is able to compete against much more expensive models.

Eufy's main selling point with this machine is its laser navigation. The previous Eufy devices have constructed an outline of your home utilizing infrared sensors and bumping into things however the X8's laser mapping system is far more precise. It also takes significantly less time to construct a comprehensive picture of your living space and also stores multiple maps, which is great for homes with multiple floors.

The X8 is still a good vacuum for floors that are not clean that can carry debris under its side brushes and into the 400ml dust bin with relative ease. Its tyres are also very adept at securing edges and corners even though they are circular. Our tests showed that it was able to remove 90 percent of the fur on hard floors.

The basic mopping mode utilizes the same water reservoir as the vacuuming mode. While this is great for spills that aren't too big but you cannot control how much water it is using which can limit its effectiveness when dealing with more serious staining. It does a good job in removing pet hair. It has a higher pick-up rate than the Roborock S7.

3. Miele RX2

Miele's RX2 robotic vacuum is known for its quiet, effective appliances. It has a beautiful design, excellent navigation, and excellent Revolutionize cleaning with the iRobot Roomba j7+ power. But it has some operational hiccups that prevent it from being ranked as the best overall smart robot vacuum.

Like the latest models from iRobot like the RX2 has a dual-sensor mapping system which uses a LIDAR sensor to map the space and three 3D scanning cameras to identify and avoid obstacles (like furniture legs or pet waste) in real time. Once the room has been defined it is possible to designate virtual no-go areas and favorite sections to the robot. You can also change the cleaning modes, initiate a manual clean or Revolutionary Self-Emptying Robot Vacuum: LiDAR Navigation Delivers Ultimate Clean! watch live feeds from the cameras onboard from the main screen.

The RX2's sensors are effective by registering furniture and obstructions in real-time. The suction and sweeping power are top-notch and cleans up surface debris from medium-pile carpeting and embedded dust on floors with no floor. However, it's not exactly the most agile robot on the market. As with many others it's not a great climber and has issues with things like thresholds made of metal transition strips.

Some people buy robot vacuums because of the ease of setting up a schedule using an app, and then forgetting about them for weeks. It's important for a robot able to do the job and that's why our ZDNet team has tested and reviewed some of the most popular models in order to help you select the best one for your home.

4. Shark ION

This budget OKP Robot Vacuum Cleaner: Powerful And Self-Charging Robotic Cleaner is just like a typical robot, but it's upgraded in performance and features. Its intelligent mapping system creates 3D and 2-D maps of your house and makes use of them to navigate and avoid obstacles. It's also able to detect common obstructions such as furniture legs and power cords in real-time. This combination of sensors with a bump detector and an infrared sensor to keep the vacuum away from stairs makes it one of our most flexible vacuums.

In our tests, it was able to moved over large shag rug and didn't get stuck on them (like the RoboVac 11s or Roomba 690). Its navigation abilities were also impressive. Its composite score for carpet and bare flooring was higher than the competition, and it was able to pick up 98.5% of dirt and embedded dog hair from our lab test samples.

The controls are simpler than the competition's. There's a clean button at the top and you can start it by using the app or by voice commands with Alexa or Google Assistant. You can also schedule daily or weekly cleanings, create no-go zones and check its history of cleaning. Ion is clad in a smart dark gray plastic that feels and looks appealing in your home. The dust bin on the rear is easy to access for emptying and removing the filter the same.

5. Eufy 11S

Eufy 11S is an excellent choice if you want an automated vacuum cleaner that is simple and doesn't have any frills at a reasonable price. It lacks some of the Smart Features: Upgrade Your Robot Vacuum's Capabilities features, like digital mapping and Alexa integration, which are available in more expensive models, but if you're not looking for those functions you can save a little money with this model.

This robot is very easy to install and use. It doesn't require smartphone application or Wi-Fi pairing. However it does come with the remote control that lets you select between different modes and alter the suction level. It also lets you manually send the robovac off during scheduled cleaning.

In our tests, we discovered that the 11S was extremely effective at getting pet fur and dirt from carpets with low pile and hard floors. Its slim profile allowed it to pass under furniture that is low-hanging and other items that larger robots are unable to reach. It was able to pass easily over thresholds of doors and move from one type of floor to another.

The 11S, as with other robots, will also eat certain objects, like cords and cat toys. The manufacturer suggests that you can stop this by keeping these objects off the floor and by using an organizer for cords if you can. It also suggests that you clean the dustbin, change the filters and change or wash the brushes as needed.

iRobot Roomba 990

The Roomba is the flagship model of iRobot's robot vacuum. It's costly, but it's the best robot vacuum that you can buy. Its self-navigating features and environmental mapping are truly a marvel to behold. It has more advanced automation than the majority of its competitors, such as the ability to create virtual boundary markers through its mobile app. It's a capable robot vacuum, even if the app is a bit sluggish and the 980's wheels spin out when it comes across cables.

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 your home's floor plan. It will then use this information to design a consistent and Efficient Robot Vacuum and Mop: Smart Mapping - Powerful Suction cleaning path for each cycle. The result is cleaner floors and a more efficient vacuum than most high-end robots.

Other features of the 980 include two multi-surface rubber brushes which grab dirt from carpet 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 keeps the Roomba from falling down the stairs. It also automatically returns to the base station for simple recharging in between sessions. Although the 980's battery life and bin size aren't quite as good as those of some other Serenelife: Cutting-edge robot vacuums for effortless cleaning vacuums, it's a sturdy and reliable machine that will keep your floors spotless for hours and hours.