Best Robot Vacuums and Mop Combos

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

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 pick up where they left off.

1. iRobot s8

This smart robot mop and vacuum combo is a fantastic option for households with a variety of. It comes with a fantastic navigation system with GPS and laser sensors. It also comes with many features and controls accessible via the app. It comes with a useful feature that lets you create Cleaning zones in areas that require extra attention, and also to create Keep Out zones in areas you don't want it to be. It also gets software updates, similar to the other Roomba products, that improve the quality of the product over time.

It's costly, but it's also one of the most advanced robot vacuums ZDNet has ever tested. It comes with a powerful battery that can sweep an entire home in less than two hours. It can also switch between vacuuming and mopping at the push of a button. And unlike other self-emptying robots that require you to empty the trash bin after each run, it automatically emptys itself into an even larger waste container on top of its charging dock.

It's got a 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 stuck during cleaning and is also the most effective at avoiding power cables as well as other objects in my tests. It's not as reliable in detecting pet waste, or other dangers.

2. Eufy RoboVac Hybrid X8

Although Anker-owned Eufy has earned its name in the field of low-cost robot vacuums, it's not yet an all-in-one model that can also mop. The X8 Hybrid is a new model that comes with a variety of advanced features, and is able to compete with more expensive models.

Eufy's main selling point with this device is its laser navigation. The X8 utilizes a laser mapping system that is more precise than previous Eufy devices. It also takes significantly less time to create an accurate picture of your space and stores multiple maps, which is great for homes with multiple floors.

The X8 is still a good vacuum on floors with no dust, slinging debris under its side brushes and into the 400ml dust bin with ease. Its tyres are adept at securing corners and edges, despite being circular. It's not a fantastic cat litter picker, though our tests have shown it only removes about 90 percent of the fur off hard floors.

The basic mopping mode utilizes the same water reservoir as the vacuuming mode. While this is a good option for spills that aren't too big, you can't control how much water it uses, which will limit its effectiveness on more serious staining. However, it does an excellent job of picking up pet hair, with a better percentage of hair removal than the Roborock S7.

3. Miele RX2

Awarded for its quiet and efficient home appliances Miele's RX2 robot vacuum has excellent cleaning power, stunning design and great navigation. There are a few niggles in its operation, which prevent it from being considered the top smart robot vacuum.

The RX2 comes with a dual-sensor mapping technique that uses a LIDAR to map the space as well as a pair of 3D scanning cameras for detecting and staying clear of obstacles (such as furniture legs or pet waste). Once the room is mapped, the app lets you assign virtual no-go areas and Robot vacuum with Mapping favorite sections that the robot will clean automatically. You can also start an automatic clean or manually change the cleaning mode, watch a live feed from the cameras onboard and more from the main screen.

The sensors of the RX2 work well by registering furniture and obstructions in real-time. Its sweeping and suction powers are excellent, taking away surface debris from medium pile carpeting as well as embedded dust on floors. But it's not the most efficient robot available. It's not the greatest climber, and it has problems with metal threshold transition strips.

Many people purchase a robot vacuum for the hands-off convenience of setting a schedule in an app and then forgetting about it for weeks at one time. It is essential for a robot to be capable of doing the job so our ZDNet team has tested and examined some of the most popular models in order to help you select the best one for your house.

4. Shark ION

This budget robovac that looks just like the other, but has a few more features and better performance. Its intelligent mapping system creates 3D and 2-D maps of your home and uses them to navigate around and stay clear of obstructions. It's even able to spot common obstructions such as furniture legs and power cords in real-time. This combination of sensors along with a bump detector and an infrared sensor that keeps the vacuum off steps makes it one our most agile vacuums.

In our tests, it effortlessly could climb over the thick shag rug and didn't end up stuck on them (like the RoboVac 11s or Roomba 690). Its navigation abilities were also impressive. Its composite score for carpet and bare flooring beat the competition, and it was able to pick up 98.5 percent of surface litter and embedded dog hair from our laboratory test samples.

The controls are more basic than the competition's. There's a cleaning button at the top and you can start it with the app or voice commands with Alexa or Google Assistant. You can also set up a schedule for daily or weekly cleans, create no-go zones, and view the history of its cleaning. Clad in smart dark gray plastics, Ion feels sturdy and looks attractive in your home. Its rear dust bin is easy to empty and removing the filter equally easy.

5. Eufy 11S

Eufy 11S is a great option for those looking for a vacuum cleaner that is easy to use and has no frills at a low cost. It doesn't have many of the smart features, such as digital mapping and Alexa integration, which are available in higher-end models however, if you don't require these functions, you can save a little money with this model.

This robot is easy to use and set up. It does not require smartphone application or Wi-Fi pairing. However, it does come with an remote control that allows you to choose between various modes and adjust the suction levels. You can also set up a manual schedule to set the robotvac to a cleaning schedule.

During our tests, we found that the 11S was extremely effective at cleaning pet fur and dirt from hard floors and low-pile carpets. Its slim profile allowed it to get under furniture and other items that larger robots could not reach. It was able to get easily over thresholds of doors and switch between floors of different types to another.

Like other robots, the 11S will be able to suck up objects, such as cords drawstrings on hoodies, and cat toys. The manufacturer states that you can stop this by keeping these items off the floor and using the possibility of a cord organizer. It also suggests that you regularly clean the dustbin, replace the filters and clean or change the brushes as needed.

6. IRobot Roomba 990

The Roomba 980 is the flagship robot vacuum. It's expensive but it's the best robot vacuum with mapping vacuum you can buy. Its self-navigating capabilities and environmental mapping are something to behold. It is more sophisticated in its automation than its competitors, including the capability to set up virtual boundary markers through its mobile application. Although its app isn't the most responsive and the 980 may spin out a bit when moving over cables, it's a very capable robot vacuum and mop vacuum.

One thing we love about the 980 is the fact that it utilizes its iAdapt 2.0 navigation sensors as well as 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 and efficient cleaning path in every cycle. The result is cleaner floors and a more efficient vacuum than most high-end robots.

Other features of the 980 include dual multi-surface brushes which grab dirt on carpets and hard floors, as well as an ejector brush that spins to sweep debris into the robotic vacuum’s bin. The sensors for floor tracking help it navigate between furniture and around edges, and Cliff Detect keeps the Roomba from slipping down stairs. It also automatically returns to its base station for hassle-free recharging between sessions. The bin capacity and the battery life of the 980 aren't as good as those of other robot vacuums. However, it is an extremely reliable and sturdy machine that will keep floors clean for many hours.