Best Robot Vacuums and Mop Combos

The best method to keep your home clean is to use a robotic vacuum. It will pick up dust, pet hair, and other debris on surfaces.

Some robots connect to smart assistants such as Alexa and Google Assistant for a hands-free experience. Find models that are rechargeable and continue cleaning where they left off.

1. iRobot S8

This smart robot mop and vacuum is a fantastic option for households with a variety of. It is able to vacuum and mop well, has excellent navigation with both GPS and laser sensors and offers a broad range of controls and features 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. As with all Roomba devices, it gets new software updates that make it even more efficient over time.

It's costly, but it's also among the most advanced robot vacuums that ZDNet has evaluated. It has a high-powered battery that can vacuum a large home in under two hours. Additionally, it can switch between mopping and vacuuming by pressing one button. It automatically empties the trash bin that is above its charging station, in contrast to other self emptying robots which require you to empty the bin after every run.

It's got a range of other features that make it a good choice for homes with a lot of space that include intelligent obstacle avoidance that utilizes the camera as well as processor-powered intelligents to identify obstacles. It's not often tripped or stuck during a cleaning cycle. In my tests it was the most effective in avoiding objects such as power cables. It's not as precise in detecting pet waste, or other dangers.

2. Eufy RoboVac X8 Hybrid

Eufy owned by Anker, has become an established brand in the world of robots that are budget-friendly vacuums. However, it did not offer a model that could also mop. That changes with the X8 Hybrid, which has an impressive array of modern features that can compete with more expensive models.

The laser navigation is the main selling point of this machine. The previous Eufy devices have created an approximate map of your home by using infrared sensors and bumping into objects however the X8's laser mapping system is far more precise. It also takes a lot less time to create an accurate map of your space and stores multiple maps, which is great for homes with multiple floors.

The X8 is still a good vacuum on bare floors, slinging debris under its side brushes and into its 400ml dust bin with relative ease. The Tyres of the X8, despite their circular shape, are adept in grabbing corners and edges. It's not a fantastic cat litter picker, though as our tests show it only removes about 90% of the fur from hard floors.

The mopping mode that is the basic one uses the same water reservoir as the vacuuming mode. This is ideal for spills that are not too dangerous, but you are unable to regulate the amount of water it uses. It does a good job of removing pet hair. It has a higher pick-up rate than the Roborock S7.

3. Miele RX2

The company is known for its quiet home appliances Miele's RX2 robot vacuum comes with outstanding cleaning power, gorgeous design, and a great navigation. However, it does have a few operational oddities that prevent it from being ranked as the top overall smart robot vacuum.

Like the latest models from iRobot like the RX2 features dual-sensor mapping which uses a LIDAR sensor to map out a room and a pair of 3D scanning cameras that can detect and avoid obstacles (like furniture legs or pet waste) in real time. Once the room has been defined, you can designate virtual no-go areas and preferred sections to the robot. You can also alter the cleaning options, begin an automatic vacuum cleaner robot clean or see a live feed of the onboard cameras from the main screen.

The sensors of the RX2 work well in registering furniture and other obstructions in real-time. The suction and sweeping abilities are excellent, taking away surface debris from carpets of medium pile and also removing embedded dust on floors. It's not the fastest robotics on the market. Like many other robots, it's not a good climber and has issues with things like thresholds made of steel 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 tested and reviewed some of the most popular models to help you choose 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 a better performance. Its intelligent mapping system creates 2D and 3D maps of your home, and uses them to navigate around obstacles and avoid them. It is able to detect common obstacles like furniture legs and power cords in real-time. This combination of sensors, together with a bump sensor, and an infrared sensor for dropping that keeps it off the stairs make it one of the fastest vacs we've tried.

It was able to walk over the thick shag carpets and was not stuck (unlike the RoboVac 11s, or Roomba 690-). Its navigation abilities were impressive as well as its score for composite tests on carpet and bare floors was better than the competition. It took in 98.5 percent of the surface litter and embedded pet hair from our lab test samples.

The controls are less basic than the competitors. There's a clean button at the top and you can either start it by using the app or 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. Ion is covered in a smart dark gray plastic that is both attractive and attractive in your home. The dust bin on the rear is easy to empty and removing the filter is just as simple.

5. Eufy 11S

Eufy 11S is an excellent option if you're looking for a robot vacuum that's simple and has no frills at a cost that is low. This model lacks some smart features like Alexa integration and digital mapping that are found in more expensive models. If you don't need these features, you can save money.

The robot is easy to setup and quietest 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. You can also assign the robotvac to a cleaning schedule.

In our tests, we found that the 11S was extremely effective at removing dirt and pet fur from hard floors and quietest low-pile carpets. Its slim profile made it easier to get under furniture and other items that some of the more bulkier robots were unable to reach. It was able to get easily over thresholds of doorways and switch between floors of different types to another.

The 11S, just like other robots, will also eat certain objects, like cords and cat toys. The manufacturer suggests you avoid this by keeping these items off the ground and using a cord organiser whenever possible. It also suggests that you clean the dustbin, change the filters, and clean or change the brushes as required.

iRobot Roomba 990

The Roomba 980 is iRobot's most popular robot vacuum. It's costly, but it's top-performing and is arguably the most sophisticated robot vacuum you can buy. Its self-navigation and environmental mapping are a joy to behold. It is more sophisticated in its automation than most of its competitors, including the ability to set up virtual boundary markers using its mobile app. While its app isn't the most responsive and the 980 can spin out a bit while rolling over cables, it's still a highly efficient robot vacuum.

We love the 980 due to its iAdapt2.0 navigation sensors and visual simultaneity mapping and localisation (or vSLAM) to store the floor plan of your home. It uses this information to create a consistent, efficient cleaning path for each cycle. The result is cleaner floors and a more efficient vacuum than most competing high-end robot vacuums.

Other features of the 980 include dual multi-surface brushes that capture dirt on floors and carpets, as well as an ejector brush that spins to sweep debris into the robotic vacuum's bin. The sensor Quietest for floor tracking assists it in maneuvering through furniture, along edges and up steps. Cliff Detect prevents the Roomba from falling. It also automatically returns to the base station for simple recharging in between sessions. While the 980's battery life and bin size isn't as good as those of other robot vacuums it's a solid and reliable machine that will keep your floors clean for hours on end.