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Best Robot Vacuums and Mop Combos

A robot vacuum is a great tool to maintain an orderly home. It can pick up pet hair, dust, and other debris on surfaces.

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

1. iRobot s8

This smart robot mop and vacuum is a great option for households with a variety of. It features a superb navigation system with GPS and laser sensors. It also has many features and controls accessible via the app. It also has a handy feature that lets you create cleaning zones in areas that require additional attention, and Keep Out zones in areas where you don't wish it to go. As with all Roomba devices, it is updated with new software updates that make it even better over time.

It's costly, but it's also among the most advanced robot vacuums ZDNet has tested. It comes with a powerful battery that can clean the entire house in less than two hours. It can also switch between mopping and vacuuming with the touch of the button. And unlike other self vacuum-emptying robotics that require you to empty the trash bin after each run, this one automatically emptys into a larger waste container above its charging dock.

It has a wide range of other features that make it an excellent option for most homes that include intelligent obstacle avoidance, which uses the camera as well as processor-powered intelligents to identify obstacles. It's rarely tripped up or stuck during a cleaning cycle. In my tests it was the best in avoiding objects such as power cables. However, it isn't as reliable at detecting pet waste or other hazards.

2. Eufy RoboVac Hybrid X8

While Anker-owned Eufy has earned an impact in low-cost robot vacuum Sale vacuums it's never offered an all-in-one model which can also mop. That changes with the X8 Hybrid, which has an impressive array of modern features and can compete well with more expensive models.

Laser navigation is the primary selling point of this machine. The X8 makes use of laser mapping technology that is more accurate than the previous Eufy devices. It takes less time to build a comprehensive map of your home. It also has the ability to store multiple maps. This is ideal for multi-floored homes.

The X8 is still a good vacuum for floors that are not clean that can carry debris under its side brushes and into its 400ml dust bin with relative ease. Its tyres are also very adept at securing edges and corners despite being circular. Our tests showed that it could only remove 90 percent of the fur on hard floors.

The basic mopping mode utilizes the same water reservoir as the vacuuming mode. This is ideal for spills that aren't dangerous, but you are unable to regulate the amount of water it uses. However, it does an admirable job of picking up pet hair, with a higher pickup rate than the Roborock S7.

3. Miele RX2

Miele's RX2 robotic vacuum is known for its quiet, effective appliances. It features a stunning design, a great navigation system, and excellent cleaning power. But it has some operational hiccups that prevent it from being ranked as the best overall smart robot vacuum.

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

The RX2 has superior sensors that can detect furniture and other obstructions in a flash. Its sweeping and suction power are top-of-the-line cleaning up surface debris from carpets of medium pile and dust on floors that are unfinished. However, it's not exactly the most efficient robot available. Like many others it's not a great 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 on an app, only to forget about them for robot vacuum Black Friday weeks. It is essential for a robot capable of doing the job and that's why our ZDNet team has tested and looked over some of the most popular models in order to help you choose the right one for your home.

4. Shark ION

This round, budget robot is just like a typical robot, but it's an upgrade in performance and features. Its intelligent mapping system creates 3D and 2D maps of your home and uses those to navigate and avoid obstacles. It's even able to spot common obstacles like furniture legs and power cords in real-time. This combination of sensors together with a bump sensor and an infrared drop sensor which keeps it off the stairs, makes it one of the most flexible vacs we've tried.

It was able to walk over carpets with thick shags and didn't get stuck (unlike the RoboVac 11s or Roomba 690-). Its navigation abilities were also impressive as its score for composite tests on carpet and bare floors beat out the competition, and it was able to pick up 98.5 percent of surface pet hair and litter from our lab test samples.

The controls are simpler than the competition; there's an uniform cleaning button on the top. You can launch it via the app, or by voice commands using Alexa or Google Assistant. You can also schedule daily or weekly cleanings, designate no-go zones, and look up its history of cleaning. Ion is covered in a smart dark gray plastic that looks and feels attractive in your home. Its rear dustbin is easily accessible to empty, and the removal of the filters is also easy.

5. Eufy 11S

If you're looking to buy a basic robotic vacuum that is simple and has no frills at a reasonable price, the Eufy 11S might be your best robot hoover bet. This model lacks some smart features such as Alexa integration and digital mapping that are found in more expensive models. If you don't need these functions, you can save money.

This robot is simple to set up and use. It does not require smartphone application or Wi-Fi pairing. However it does come with a remote control which lets you choose between different modes and alter the suction levels. You can also manually send the robotvac on a cleaning schedule.

In our tests, the 11S was extremely effective in removing dirt and pet hair from hard floors as well as in carpets with low pile. Its slim profile helped it get under furniture and other low items that more bulkier robots couldn't reach. It was able to go easily over thresholds of doorways and switch between floors of different types to another.

Like other robots, the 11S is able to suck up some objects like cords, drawstrings on hoodies, and cat toys. The manufacturer suggests you prevent this from happening by keeping these objects off the ground and by using a cord organizer when you can. It also recommends cleaning the dustbin on a regular basis, replacing the filters and changing or washing the brushes when needed.

6. iRobot Roomba 980

The Roomba 980 is iRobot's flagship robot vacuum. It's costly, but it's the best robot vacuum you can purchase. Its self-navigation and environmental mapping is something to behold. It also has more advanced automation features than most competitors, including the ability to set virtual boundary lines through its mobile application. It's a powerful robot vacuum, even if the app is a bit sluggish and the 980's wheels spin out when it is pushed over cables.

One thing we really like about the 980 is the fact that it utilizes its iAdapt 2.0 navigation sensors as well as visual simultaneous mapping and localisation technology (or vSLAM) to store 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 the majority of high-end robot vacuums.

The 980's other features include dual multi-surface rubber brushes which grab dirt from carpet and hard floors as well as an ejector brush that moves debris into the bin of the robotic vacuum. Its floor tracking sensors help it navigate around furniture and along edges, and Cliff Detect prevents the Roomba from falling down the stairs. It will automatically return to its base station for easy charging between sessions. Although the 980's battery life and bin size aren't as impressive as some other robot vacuums, it's a sturdy and reliable machine that will keep your floors clean for hours and hours.