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Best Robot Vacuums and Mop Combos

A robot vacuum is a great tool for maintaining an orderly home. It will pick up dust, pet hair, quietest and other surface debris.

Some robots can sync with smart assistants such as Alexa or Google Assistant to provide a hands-free environment. Look for models that recharge and then resume cleaning the area they left.

1. iRobot S8

This smart robot mop and vacuum combo is a great option for a wide range of households. It has a great navigation system that incorporates GPS and laser sensors. It also comes with numerous features and controls that are accessible through the app. It also comes with a helpful feature that lets you add cleaning zones to certain areas that need extra attention, as well as Keep Out zones that you don't want it to go. Like all Roomba devices, it gets new software updates that make it more efficient over time.

It's expensive, but it's also among the most advanced robot vacuums ZDNet has tested. It comes with a powerful battery that can vacuum a large area in less than two hours, and it can switch between mopping and vacuuming by pressing a button. It automatically empties the trash bin that is above its charging station, in contrast to other self-emptying robots that require you to empty the bin after every run.

It comes with a variety of other features that make it a great choice for homes of all sizes, including intelligent obstacle avoidance, which uses both a camera and processor-powered smarts to detect obstacles. It isn't often entangled or trapped during a cleaning process and is the best at avoiding power cables as well as other objects I've tested. It is not as accurate at detecting pet waste or other dangers.

2. Eufy RoboVac Hybrid X8

Eufy owned by Anker, has become an established brand in the world of budget robot vacuums. However, it did not provide a model that could also mop. That's changed with the X8 Hybrid, which has an impressive suite of advanced features and is able to compete against more expensive models.

The most significant selling point for Eufy with the X8 is its laser navigation. The X8 makes use of a laser mapping system that is more precise than the previous Eufy devices. It also takes significantly less time to build up an accurate picture of your living space and also stores multiple maps, which is great for homes with multiple floors.

The X8 is still a decent vacuum on floors with no dust that can carry debris under its side brushes and into its 400ml dust bin with ease. The tyres are adept at hugging corners and edges even though they're circular. Our tests revealed that it could only remove 90 percent of the fur on hard floors.

The basic mopping mode uses the same water reservoir as the vacuuming mode. While this is great for spills that aren't too big but you cannot limit the amount of water it uses and this will reduce its effectiveness on more severe staining. It's effective of removing hair from pets. It has a higher percentage of hair removal 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 cleaning power. It has a few oddities in its operation, which prevent it from being considered the top smart robot vacuum.

The RX2 is equipped with a dual-sensor mapping technique which uses LIDAR to map an area as well as a pair of 3D scanning cameras to detect and eliminating obstacles (such as furniture legs or pet waste). Once mapped the app allows you to assign virtual no-go areas and favorite sections that the robot will clean automatically. You can also change the cleaning modes, start an automatic clean, or view live feeds from the cameras onboard from the main screen.

The RX2's sensors work well, registering furniture and other obstructions in real-time. The suction and sweeping abilities are excellent, getting rid of surface litter from medium pile carpeting as well as dust that has been deposited on floors. It's not the fastest robot on the market. It's not the most efficient climber and has issues with metal threshold transition strips.

Many people purchase robot vacuums because of the ease of setting up a schedule in an app, and then forgetting about them for weeks. However, it's essential that a robot can accomplish the task and that's why our ZDNet staff tested and reviewed several of the most well-known models to help you select the right one for your home.

4. Shark ION

This budget robovac that looks just like the other, but it has some extra features and a better performance. Its smart mapping system creates 3D and 2D maps of your home and uses those to avoid obstacles and navigate. 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 that keeps the vacuum from stepping on stairs makes it one of our most flexible vacuums.

It was able to walk over carpets with thick shags 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 beat out the competition. It took in 98.5 percent of surface litter and embedded pet hair from our lab test samples.

The controls are simpler than the competition's. There is a cleaning button at the top, and you can choose to start it by using the app or by voice commands using Alexa or Google Assistant. You can also set a schedule for daily or weekly cleaning, set no-go zones, and view its cleaning history. Ion is clad in a stylish dark gray plastic that feels and looks beautiful in your home. The rear dust bin is accessible for emptying and removing the filter is equally easy.

5. Eufy 11S

Eufy 11S is a great option for those looking for an automated vacuum cleaner that is simple and simple at a cost that is low. It doesn't have many of the smart features, like digital mapping and Alexa integration, found in higher-end models but if you're not looking for those functions you can save money by purchasing this model.

This robot is simple to use and set up. It doesn't require smartphone application or Quietest Wi-Fi pairing. However it does come with the remote control that lets you choose between different modes and adjust suction level. You can also manually assign the robotvac to the schedule of cleaning.

During our tests, the 11S was extremely effective in removing dirt and pet hair from hard floors and low-pile carpets. Its slim profile made it easier to get under furniture and other items that larger robots could not reach. It was also able to traverse door thresholds and transition between floors and another.

Like other robots, the 11S is able to be able to suck up objects such as cords, drawstrings for hoodies and cat toys. The manufacturer says that you can avoid this by keeping these items off the floor and using the possibility of a cord organizer. It also suggests cleaning the dustbin on a regular basis by replacing the filters and changing or washing the brushes as needed.

6. IRobot Roomba 990

The Roomba 980 is iRobot's most popular robot vacuum. It's expensive but it's the best robot vacuum you can buy. Its self-navigating capabilities and environmental mapping are truly a marvel to behold. It also has more advanced automation features than many competitors, such as the ability to set virtual boundary lines through its mobile application. It's a capable Nimble T7: WiFi-Controlled Robot Vacuum with Schedule vacuum, even though its app is a bit sluggish and the 980 spins out when it comes across cables.

One thing we love about the 980 is the fact that it utilizes its iAdapt 2.0 navigation sensors and its visual simultaneous localisation and mapping technology (or vSLAM) to remember the floor plan of your home. It will use this information to create a consistent, efficient cleaning path in every 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 brushes which grab dirt from hard floors and carpets and an ejector brush that spins to sweep debris into the robotic vacuum’s bin. The sensor for floor tracking helps it navigate through furniture, along edges and on the stairs. Cliff Detect prevents the Roomba from falling. It will also return to the base station for simple recharging in between sessions. Although the 980's battery lifespan and bin size aren't quite as impressive as other robot vacuums it's a solid and reliable machine that will keep your floors clean for hours on end.