Best Robot Vacuums and Mop Combos

A robot vacuum is the ideal tool to maintain an orderly home. It will pick up dust, pet hair and other debris on surfaces.

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

1. iRobot S8

This smart robot mop and vacuum is a fantastic option for a wide range of households. It is able to vacuum and mop well and is extremely navigable using both GPS and laser sensors and comes with a variety of controls and features accessible through the app. It also comes with a helpful feature that allows you to add cleaning zones to certain areas that need extra attention, as well as Keep Out zones that you don't want it to move. It also receives software updates, similar to the other Roomba products, which improve the quality of the product over time.

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

It also comes with a variety of other features, such as intelligent obstacle avoidance, which utilizes cameras and processor-powered smarts to detect obstacles. It isn't often entangled or trapped during a cleaning cycle and is also the most effective at avoiding power cables and other objects in my tests. It's not as reliable in detecting pet waste, or other hazards.

2. Eufy RoboVac X8 Hybrid

Although Anker-owned Eufy has made its name in budget robot vacuums, it's never offered an all-in-one model that could also mop. That changes with the X8 Hybrid, which has an impressive set of modern features that can compete against much more expensive models.

The most significant selling point for Eufy with this machine is its laser navigation. The X8 utilizes a laser mapping system that is more precise than the previous Eufy devices. It also takes a lot less time to build up a comprehensive picture of your living space and also stores multiple maps, which is great for multi-floor homes.

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 X8's tyres, despite their circular shape, are very efficient at grabbing corners and edges. Our tests revealed that it could only remove 90 percent of the fur on hard floors.

There's a basic mopping option that utilizes the same water tank as the vacuuming one. This is ideal for spills that are not dangerous, but you are unable to limit the amount of water it consumes. It does, however, do an excellent job of removing pet hair, with a better pickup rate than the Roborock S7.

3. Miele RX2

Miele's RX2 robotic vacuum is known for its quiet, powerful appliances. It has a beautiful design, excellent navigation and a powerful cleaning power. However, it has some operational issues that prevent it from being ranked as the best overall smart robot vacuum.

The RX2 comes with a dual-sensor mapping technique that makes use of LIDAR to map a room, and a pair 3D scanning cameras to detect and staying clear of obstacles (such as furniture legs or pet waste). Once the room is mapped the app allows you to create virtual no-go zones as well as areas that you want to clean. will clean automatically. You can also change the cleaning modes, initiate an automatic clean or see a live feed of the onboard cameras from the main screen.

The RX2 is equipped with excellent sensors that can identify furniture and other obstructions in a flash. The suction and sweeping power are top-of-the-line cleaning up surface debris from carpets of medium pile and dust in bare floors. However, it's not exactly the most flexible robot available. It's not the best climber, and it has problems with transition strips made of metal.

Many people purchase robot vacuums for the convenience of setting up a schedule using an app, only to forget about them for weeks. But it's important that a machine can do the job that's why our ZDNet staff examined and reviewed a few of the most well-known models to help you choose the perfect one for your home.

4. Shark ION

This budget robovac that is similar to other, but has several more features and better performance. Its smart mapping system generates 3D and 2D maps of your home and makes use of to navigate and stay clear of obstructions. It is able to detect common obstacles such as furniture legs and power cords in real-time. This combination of sensors along with a bump detector, and an infrared sensor to keep the vacuum off the stairs makes it one of our most agile vacuums.

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

The controls are more basic than those of the competition's. There's a cleaning button at robot cleaner and mop the top, and you can choose to start it by using the app or voice commands with Alexa or Google Assistant. You can also schedule daily or weekly cleanings, create no-go zones, and look up its cleaning history. Ion is clad in a smart dark gray plastic that looks and feels attractive in your home. Its rear dustbin is easily accessible for emptying, and taking out the filters is also easy.

5. Eufy 11S

If you're looking for a basic, no-frills robot vacuum at a reasonable price, the Eufy 11S could be a good choice. It doesn't have many of the more advanced features, such as digital mapping and Alexa integration, which are available in higher-end models but if you don't need these features, you can save cost with this model.

This robot is easy to set up and use. It does not require a smartphone application or Wi-Fi connection, however it does come with a remote control that lets you choose between different modes and alter the suction level. It also lets you manually take the robovac off during scheduled cleaning.

During our tests during our tests, the 11S was extremely effective in getting rid of pet hair and dirt on hard floors and in carpets with low pile. Its slim profile made it possible to fit under furniture with low hanging and other items that bulkier robots could not reach. It was also able to pass over doorway thresholds and change from one floor type to another.

Like other robots, the 11S can be able to suck up objects like cords, drawstrings on hoodies and cat toys. The manufacturer says that you can prevent this by keeping such objects off the floor and by using the possibility of a cord organizer. It also recommends that you clean the dustbin, change the filters and wash or change the brushes when needed.

6. iRobot Roomba 980

The Roomba 980 is iRobot's most popular robot vacuum. It's expensive but it's the most powerful robot vacuum you can purchase. Its self-navigation feature and environmental mapping is something to behold. It is more sophisticated in its automation than most of its competitors, including the ability to set up virtual boundary markers through its mobile app. It's a capable robot vacuum, even if the application is a bit slow and the 980 spins when it is pushed over cables.

We love the 980 because it uses its iAdapt2.0 navigation sensors as well as visual simultaneity mapping and localisation (or vSLAM) to store your home's floor plan. It then uses that information to create a consistent and efficient cleaning path for 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 that capture dirt on floors and carpets, as well as the spinning brush that sweeps debris into the robotic vacuum's bin. The sensors for floor tracking help it navigate between furniture and around edges, while Cliff Detect prevents the Roomba from falling down stairs. It will also return to the base station for easy charging between sessions. While the 980's battery life and bin size aren't quite as impressive as other robot vacuums, it's a sturdy and reliable machine that will keep your floors spotless for hours on end.