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 particles on the surface.

Some robots connect to smart assistants such as Alexa and Google Assistant for a hands-free experience. Find models that recharge and resume cleaning the area they left.

1. iRobot S8

This smart robot mop and vacuum combo is an excellent option for a wide range of households. It can be used to vacuum and mop and is extremely navigable using both GPS and laser sensors, and has a wide range of features and controls accessible through the app. It also has a handy feature which allows you to create Cleaning zones in areas that require extra attention, and also to create Keep Out zones in areas where you do not want it to go. Like all Roomba devices, it receives new software updates that make it even more efficient over time.

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

It also comes with a variety of other features, such as intelligent obstacle avoidance which uses cameras and processor-powered smarts in order to recognize obstacles. It rarely gets derailed or stuck during a cleaning cycle, and it's the best in avoiding power cables and other objects I've tested. It's not as reliable in detecting pet waste, or other hazards.

2. Eufy RoboVac Hybrid X8

While Anker-owned Eufy has earned a name for itself in budget robot vacuums, it hasn't previously offered an all-in-one model which can also mop. The X8 Hybrid is a new model that comes with a variety of features that are advanced and can compete with much more expensive models.

The most significant selling point for Eufy with this device is its laser navigation. The X8 utilizes the laser mapping system, which is more accurate than previous Eufy devices. It takes less time to build an accurate map of your home. It also has the ability to store multiple maps. This is perfect for homes with multiple floors.

The X8 is still a decent vacuum for floors that are not clean and can sling debris over its side brushes and into the 400ml dust bin with relative ease. The tyres are adept at hugging corners and edges, even though they are circular. Our tests revealed that it could only remove 90 percent of the fur on hard floors.

The mopping mode that is the basic one uses the same reservoir of water as the vacuuming mode. This is ideal for spills that are not serious, but you cannot limit the amount of water that it uses. That said, it does an admirable job of removing pet hair, with a higher speed of pickup than the Roborock S7.

3. Miele RX2

Miele's RX2 robotic vacuum is known for its quiet, effective appliances. It is a stunning design, a great navigation system and an impressive cleaning power. However, it has some operational issues which prevent it from being considered as the best overall smart robot vacuum.

The RX2 is equipped with a dual-sensor mapping technique that uses a LIDAR to map a room and a pair of 3D scanning cameras for detecting and staying clear of obstacles (such as furniture legs or pet waste). After the room has been mapped and assigned, you can assign virtual no-go zones and favorite sections to the robot. You can also initiate cleaning manually or change the cleaning mode, view a live feed from the cameras onboard and more on the main screen.

The RX2 is equipped with excellent sensors that can identify furniture and other obstructions immediately. The suction and sweeping capabilities are excellent, taking away surface debris from carpets with medium pile as well as embedded dust on bare floors. However, it's not exactly the most agile robot on the market. Like many others it's not a great climber and has trouble with things like metal threshold transition strips.

Many people purchase a robot vacuum for the hands-off convenience of setting a schedule in an app and forgetting about it for weeks at one time. However, it's essential that a machine can do the job and that's why our ZDNet staff examined and reviewed a few of the most popular models to help you select the best one for your home.

4. Shark Vacuum And Mop Robot ION

This budget-friendly robot is just like a typical robot, but it's a step up in terms of performance and features. Its smart mapping system creates 3D and 2D maps of your home, and uses them to navigate and avoid obstacles. It's even able to spot common obstructions 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 climb over the thick shag carpets and was not stuck (unlike the RoboVac 11s, or Roomba 690-). Its navigation skills were impressive as well; its composite score in carpet and bare floors beat out the competition. It took in 98.5 percent of the surface litter and embedded pet hair from our lab test samples.

Its controls are a bit more basic than competitors. There's an uniform cleaning button on the top, and you can access it via 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 check the history of cleaning. In a smart dark gray plastics, Ion feels sturdy and looks attractive in your home. The dust bin on the rear is easily accessible for emptying, and taking out the filters is also a breeze.

5. Eufy 11S

If you're looking to buy a basic, no-frills dyson robot vacuum cleaner vacuum at a low cost, the Eufy 11S could be a good choice. The model isn't equipped with smart features such as Alexa integration and digital mapping, which are available in higher-end models. If you don't require these functions, you can save money.

The robot is easy to install and use. It does not require smartphone application or Wi-Fi pairing. However it does come with an remote control that lets you choose between different modes and alter the suction levels. You can also set the robotvac to the schedule of cleaning.

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

Like other robots, the 11S can be able to suck up objects such as cords, drawstrings on hoodies and cat toys. The manufacturer suggests you prevent this from happening by keeping these items off the ground and using a cord organiser if possible. It also suggests cleaning the dustbin periodically, replacing the filters and washing or changing the brushes when needed.

Roomba 990 by iRobot

The Roomba is iRobot's flagship robot vacuum. It's expensive but it's an excellent performer and is arguably the most sophisticated robot vacuum available. Its self navigation and environmental mapping are a wonder to behold. It is more sophisticated in its automation than the majority of its rivals, for instance the ability to set up virtual boundary markers through its mobile application. Although the app isn't the most responsive and the 980 can spin out a bit when crossing cables, it's 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 its visual simultaneous mapping and localisation technology (or vSLAM) to store the floor plan of your home. It will then use that information to create an efficient and consistent cleaning path for every cycle. The result is cleaner floors and a better robot vacuum cleaner than the majority of high-end robots.

Other features include dual multi-surface rubber brushes, which grab dirt from hard floors and carpet, along with the spinning brush that sweeps debris into the robotic vacuum's bin. The sensor for floor tracking assists it in maneuvering between furniture, along edges and on the stairs. Cliff Detect prevents the Roomba from falling. It will also return to the base station to allow for recharges between sessions. Although the 980's battery life and bin size aren't as impressive as some other robot vacuums, it's a solid and reliable machine that can keep your floors clean for hours and hours.