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Best Robot Vacuums and Mop Combos

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

Some robots are able to sync with smart assistants such as Alexa and Google Assistant for a hands-free experience. Look for models that recharge and pick up the area they left.

1. iRobot S8

This smart robot mop and vacuum is a great choice for many households. It comes with a fantastic navigation system that includes GPS and laser sensors. It also has many features and controls accessible via the app. It also comes with a helpful feature that lets you add cleaning zones to certain areas that require more attention, as well as Keep Out zones where you don't want it to move. It also gets software updates, similar to the other Roomba products, which improve the quality of the product over time.

It's expensive, but it's also one of the most sophisticated robot vacuums ZDNet has ever tested. It comes with a powerful battery that can clean a large home in under two hours. It can switch between vacuuming and mopping with the press of one button. And, unlike other self-emptying robots that require you to empty the dust bin after each run, it automatically empties into an even larger waste container on top of its charging dock.

It has a wide range of other features that make it an excellent choice for homes of all sizes with its intelligent obstacle avoidance that utilizes both a camera and processor-powered smarts to detect obstacles. It's rarely tripped up or stuck during a cleaning process. In my tests it was the most effective at avoiding objects such as power cables. However, it's not as reliable at detecting pet waste or other dangers.

2. Eufy RoboVac Hybrid X8

Eufy, owned by Anker It has become an established brand in the world of low-cost robot vacuums. But it didn't offer a model that could also mop. The X8 Hybrid is a new model that offers a range of advanced features, and can compete with much more expensive models.

The main selling point of Eufy's the X8 is its laser navigation. The X8 uses laser mapping technology that is more accurate than the previous Eufy devices. It takes less time to create a comprehensive map of your home and can store multiple maps. This is ideal for homes with multiple floors.

The X8 is a great vacuum cleaner on bare floors. It can easily sling debris through the side brushes and into the 400ml dustbin. The X8's tyres, despite having a circular shape, are very good at grabbing edges and corners. It's not a great kitty litter scooper, however, with our tests showing it can only remove about 90 percent of the fur from hard floors.

The mopping mode that is the basic one uses the same reservoir of water as the vacuuming mode. While this is great for loose spills however, you aren't able to limit the amount of water it uses which can limit its effectiveness when dealing with more severe staining. It does a good job in removing pet hair. It has a higher rate of pick-up than the Roborock S7.

3. Miele RX2

Awarded for its quiet and efficient home appliances, Miele's RX2 robot vacuum is a great choice because of its cleaning power, beautiful design, and a great navigation. It has some oddities in its operation, which prevent it from being considered the top smart robot vacuum.

The RX2 is equipped with a dual-sensor mapping technology that uses a LIDAR to map an area, and a pair 3D scanning cameras to detect and eliminating obstacles (such as furniture legs or pet waste). Once the room is defined it is possible to assign virtual no-go zones and sections that you would like to be the mini robot vacuum. You can also manually change cleaning options, begin a manual clean, or view a live feed of the onboard cameras from the main screen.

The RX2 has superior sensors that can identify furniture and other obstructions in a flash. Its sweeping and suction power are top-notch cleaning up surface debris from carpets with medium piles and dust on floors with no floor. However, it's not exactly the most efficient robot available. Like many other robots it's not a very good climber and has issues with things like thresholds made of steel transition strips.

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

4. Shark ION

This budget-friendly robot is just like your standard robot, however it's a step up in terms of performance and features. Its intelligent mapping system creates 3D and 2D maps of your home, and uses them to navigate around obstacles and avoid them. It can even identify common obstacles like furniture legs and power cords in real-time. This combination of sensors, along with a bump sensor and an infrared drop sensor which keeps it off steps make it one of the most flexible vacuums we've tried.

In our tests, it effortlessly climbed over thick shag rugs and didn't get stuck on them (like the RoboVac 11s or Roomba 690). Its navigation abilities were also impressive. Its composite score for flooring and carpet beat the competition, and it picked up 98.5 percent of dirt and embedded dog hair from our laboratory test samples.

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

5. Eufy 11S

Eufy 11S is an excellent choice if you want an automated vacuum cleaner that is simple and has no frills at a low cost. It doesn't have many of the more advanced features, like digital mapping and Alexa integration, found in more expensive models, but if you're not looking for these functions, you can save some money with this model.

The robot is simple to set up and use. It does not require a smartphone app or Wi-Fi connection, however it does have an remote control that lets you select different modes and adjust the suction level. You can also set the robotvac to an cleaning schedule.

During our tests, we discovered that the 11S was extremely efficient in removing pet fur and dirt from carpets and floors with low pile. Its slim profile allowed it to pass under furniture that is low-hanging and other items that some bulkier robots could not reach. It was able to go easily over thresholds of doorways and transition from one type of floor to another.

Like other robots, the 11S will be able to suck up objects such as cords, drawstrings for hoodies and cat toys. The manufacturer suggests that you keep these items off the ground and by using a cord organizer when you can. It also suggests that you periodically clean the dustbin, change the filters, and change or wash the brushes when needed.

6. IRobot Roomba 990

The Roomba is the flagship model of iRobot's robot vacuum. It's expensive but it's the best robot vacuum that you can buy. Its self-navigating features and environmental mapping are a wonder to behold. It has more advanced automation than most of its competitors, including the capability to set up virtual boundary markers through its mobile app. It's a powerful robot vacuum, even if the app is a bit sluggish and the 980 spins out when rolling over cables.

We love the 980 due to its iAdapt2.0 navigation sensors and its visual simultaneity mapping and localisation (or vSLAM) to store your home's floor vacuum robot (description here) plan. It will use this information to create a consistent, efficient cleaning path through each cycle. The result is cleaner floors, and a cleaner vacuum than other high-end robot vacuums.

Other features of the 980 include dual multi-surface rubber brushes, which grab dirt from hard floors and carpet and the spinning brush that sweeps debris into the robotic vacuum's bin. The floor tracking sensor assists in navigating between furniture, along edges and up the stairs. Cliff Detect prevents the Roomba from falling. It also automatically returns to its base station for easy recharging between sessions. Although the 980's battery lifespan and floor vacuum robot bin size aren't quite as efficient as other robot vacuums it's a sturdy and reliable machine that can keep your floors spotless for hours on end.