Best Robot Vacuums and Mop Combos

A robot vacuum is the best device to keep a clean home. It can remove dust, pet hair and other surface debris.

Some robots are able to sync with smart assistants like Alexa or Google Assistant to provide a hands-free experience. Find models that recharge and then resume cleaning where they left off.

1. iRobot s8

This smart robot vacuum and mop is an excellent choice for many homes. It comes with a fantastic navigation system with GPS and laser sensors. It also has many features and control options that can be accessed through the app. It also has a handy feature that lets you create Cleaning zones in areas that require extra attention, and Keep Out zones in areas you don't wish it to go. Like all Roomba devices, it receives new software updates that make it even more efficient over time.

It's costly, but it's also among the most advanced robot vacuums ZDNet has tested. It's equipped with a powerful battery that can sweep a large home in under two hours. It can switch between mopping and vacuuming at the touch of a button. It automatically emptys 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's got a range of other features that make it an excellent option for most homes that include intelligent obstacle avoidance, which uses both a camera and processor-powered smarts to detect obstacles. It is rarely derailed or stuck during a cleaning cycle. In my tests it was the best at avoiding objects such as power cables. It's not as precise in detecting pet waste or other dangers.

2. Eufy RoboVac X8 Hybrid

Eufy is owned by Anker It has become a household name in the world of budget robot vacuums. But it didn't provide a model that could also mop. That's changed with the X8 Hybrid, which has an impressive set of modern features that can compete against much more expensive models.

Eufy's main selling point with this device is its laser navigation. Previous Eufy devices have built up an approximate map of your home utilizing infrared sensors and bumping into objects, but the X8's laser mapping technology is more precise. It also takes a lot less time to build up an accurate map of your home and can store multiple maps, which is great for multi-floor homes.

The X8 is still a good vacuum for floors that are not clean and can sling debris over its side brushes and into the 400ml dust bin with ease. The tyres are adept at securing corners and edges, even though they are circular. It's not a fantastic cat litter eater, however, with our tests showing 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 regulate the amount of water it uses and this will reduce its effectiveness for more serious stains. It does a good job of 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 has excellent cleaning power, beautiful design, and a great navigation. It has some oddities in its operation that prevent it from being considered the best smart robot vacuum.

The RX2 is equipped with a dual-sensor mapping technique which uses LIDAR to map a room as well as a pair of 3D scanning cameras for detecting and eliminating obstacles (such as furniture legs or pet waste). Once mapped, the app lets you designate virtual no-go zones and areas that you want to clean. will automatically clean. You can also change the cleaning options, begin a manual clean or watch live feeds from the onboard cameras from the main screen.

The sensors of the RX2 work well, registering furniture and other obstructions in real-time. The suction and sweeping power are top-notch and cleans up surface debris from medium-pile carpeting and embedded dust on floors that are unfinished. However, it's not exactly the most efficient 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 in an app, and then forgetting about them for weeks. However, it's essential that a machine can get the job done that's the reason why our ZDNet staff examined and reviewed a few of the most popular ones to help you select the perfect one for your home.

4. Shark ION

This round, budget robot looks like a typical robot mop and vacuum combo, but it's an upgrade in terms of performance and features. Its intelligent mapping system creates 3D and 2D maps of your home and uses them to avoid obstacles and navigate. It can even detect common obstructions such as furniture legs and power cords in real-time. This combination of sensors, together with a bump sensor, and an infrared sensor for dropping that keeps it away from the stairs, makes it one of the most flexible vacs we've tested.

It was able to climb over the thick shag carpets and did not get stuck (unlike the RoboVac 11s or Roomba 690-). Its navigation capabilities were impressive. Its composite score for carpet and bare flooring beats the competition and it picked up 98.5 percent of dirt and embedded dog hair from our lab test samples.

Its controls are a bit simpler than the competitors. There's an uniform cleaning button on the top. You can access it via the app, or by voice command with Alexa or Google Assistant. You can also schedule daily or weekly cleanings, designate no-go zones, and look up its history of cleaning. Clad in smart dark gray plastics, Ion feels sturdy and looks attractive in your home. The rear dust bin is easy to access for emptying and removing the filter equally easy.

5. Eufy 11S

Eufy 11S is a great choice if you want a robot vacuum that's simple and doesn't have any frills at a cost that is low. It lacks some of the smart features, like digital mapping and HOME Alexa integration, found in more expensive models, but if you're not looking for these features, you can save money by purchasing this model.

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

During our tests, the 11S was very effective at removing pet hair and dirt from hard floors and carpets with low pile. Its slim profile made it possible to get under low-hanging furniture and other objects that larger robots are unable to reach. It was also able to easily traverse door thresholds and transition from one floor type to another.

Like other robots, the 11S can suck up some objects such as cords, hoodie drawstrings, and cat toys. The manufacturer suggests that you can prevent this from happening by keeping these objects off the ground and using a cord organiser if possible. It also recommends that you periodically clean the dustbin, replace the filters, and wash or change the brushes when required.

iRobot Roomba 990

The Roomba 980 is iRobot's flagship robot vacuum. It's pricey but it's a top performer and arguably the most advanced robot vacuum you can buy. Its self-navigation and environmental mapping is a marvel to behold. It is more sophisticated in its automation than the majority of its competitors, including the capability to set up virtual boundary markers using its mobile app. Although the app is a little sluggish, and the 980 does spin out a bit while moving over cables, it's still an extremely efficient robot vacuum.

One thing we really like about the 980 is the fact that it utilizes its iAdapt 2.0 navigation sensors and its visual simultaneous mapping and localisation technology (or vSLAM) to memorise the floor plan of your home. It will use this data to create a consistent, efficient cleaning path in every cycle. The result is cleaner floors and a more efficient robot vacuum cleaner than the majority of high-end robots.

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 sensors for floor tracking help it navigate across furniture and along edges, and Cliff Detect keeps the Roomba from falling down stairs. It can also return automatically to the base station for simple charging between sessions. The bin capacity and battery life of the 980 aren't as impressive as some other robot vacuums. However, it's an extremely reliable and sturdy machine that will keep floors clean for many hours.