Best Robot Vacuums and Mop Combos

The best roborock vacuum way to keep your home tidy is with a robot vacuum. It will nab pet hair, dust and other debris from the surface before it causes a bigger problem.

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

1. iRobot s8

This smart robot mop and vacuum is a fantastic choice for many households. It comes with a fantastic navigation system with GPS and laser sensors. It also has a lot of features and controls that are accessible through the app. It has a handy feature that lets you create cleaning zones in areas that require additional attention, and Keep Out zones in areas you don't want it to be. It also gets software updates, similar to the other Roomba products, which make it better over time.

It's expensive but also one of the most advanced 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 trash bin after each run, this one automatically empties into the larger waste container that is above its charging dock.

It has a wide range of other features that make it a great choice for homes with a lot of space with its intelligent obstacle avoidance that uses the camera as well as processor-powered smarts to detect obstacles. It is rarely derailed or stuck during a cleaning process. In my tests it was the most effective in avoiding objects such as power cables. It is not as accurate in detecting pet waste or other dangers.

2. Eufy RoboVac X8 Hybrid

Eufy owned by Anker, has become a household name in the world of budget robot vacuums. However, it did not provide the option of a model that could mop. This is changing with the X8 Hybrid, which has an impressive array of modern features that can compete against more expensive models.

The laser navigation is the most important feature of this machine. Previous Eufy devices have created a rough map of your home using infrared sensors and bumping into things however the X8's laser mapping system is much more accurate. It also takes a lot less time to create a comprehensive picture of your living space and also stores multiple maps, which is ideal for [empty] homes with multiple floors.

The X8 is still a good vacuum for floors that are not clean, slinging debris under its side brushes and into the 400ml dust bin with relative ease. The tyres are adept at securing edges and corners, even though they're circular. It's not the best hardwood floor Robot vacuum and mop cat litter picker, though our tests have shown it is able to remove around 90% of the fur from hard floors.

The basic mopping mode utilizes the same reservoir of water as the vacuuming mode. While this is a good option for loose spills however, you aren't able to limit the amount of water it consumes and this will reduce its effectiveness for more severe stains. That said, it does an excellent job of removing pet hair, with a better speed of pickup than the Roborock S7.

3. Miele RX2

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

The RX2 is equipped with a dual-sensor mapping system which uses LIDAR to map a room, and a pair 3D scanning cameras for detecting and eliminating obstacles (such as furniture legs or pet waste). Once the room is defined, you can designate virtual no-go areas and sections that you would like to be the robot. You can also alter the cleaning modes, start a manual clean, or view live feeds from the cameras onboard from the main screen.

The sensors of the RX2 work well, registering furniture and other obstructions in real-time. The suction and sweeping capabilities are exceptional, getting rid of surface litter from carpets of medium pile as well as dust that has been deposited on floors. However, it's not exactly the most agile robot on the market. Like many other robots it's not a very good climber and has trouble with things like thresholds made of metal transition strips.

A lot of people purchase a robotic vacuum for the hands-off convenience of setting up a schedule using an app and forgetting about it for weeks at one time. It's crucial that a robot is capable of the task and that's why our ZDNet staff has compared and examined some of the most popular models to help you choose the best one for your house.

4. Shark ION

This budget robovac that looks just like the other, but has several more features and a better performance. Its smart mapping system creates 3D and 2D maps of your home and uses them to navigate and avoid obstacles. It can even detect common obstacles like power cords and furniture legs in real-time. This combination of sensors along with a bump sensor and an infrared drop sensor which keeps it away from stairs, makes it one of the most flexible vacs we've tried.

It was able to climb over carpets with thick shags and didn't get stuck (unlike the RoboVac 11s, or Roomba 690-). Its navigation skills were impressive as well and its overall score on carpet and bare floors beat out the competition and it took in 98.5 percent of the surface litter and embedded pet hair from our laboratory test samples.

Its controls are a bit more basic than the competition; there's an uniform cleaning button on the top. You can start it from the app or via voice command with Alexa or Google Assistant. You can also create a schedule for daily or weekly cleans, set no-go zones, and see the history of its cleaning. In a smart dark gray plastics, Ion feels sturdy and looks attractive in your home. The dust bin on the rear is easily accessible for emptying, and taking out the filters is also easy.

5. Eufy 11S

Eufy 11S is an excellent option if you're looking for a robot vacuum that's simple and simple at a low cost. It isn't equipped with some of the smart features, like digital mapping and Alexa integration, found in higher-end models, but if you don't need these functions, you can save some cost with this model.

The robot is easy to set up and use. It doesn't require a smartphone app or Wi-Fi pairing, but it does come with the ability to control the remote with a remote that lets you choose between various modes and adjust the suction level. You can also assign the robotvac to an cleaning schedule.

During our tests, the 11S was extremely efficient in removing dirt and pet hair from hard floors as well as in low-pile carpets. Its slim profile helped it get under furniture and other low items that some of the larger robots could not reach. It was able to pass easily over thresholds of doorways and [empty] move between floors of different types to another.

Like other robots, the 11S can take in some objects such as cords, hoodie drawstrings and cat toys. The manufacturer suggests that you can avoid this by keeping these objects off the ground and by using a cord organizer if possible. It also recommends cleaning the dustbin on a regular basis, replacing the filters and washing or changing the brushes as required.

6. IRobot Roomba 990

The Roomba is iRobot’s flagship robot vacuum. It's costly, but it's the most powerful robot vacuum you can buy. Its self-navigation feature and environmental mapping is a marvel to behold. It is more sophisticated in its automation than the majority of its rivals, for instance the capability to set up virtual boundary markers with its mobile application. It's a capable robot vacuum, even though its application is a bit slow 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 memorise the floor plan of your home. It will then use this information to design an efficient and consistent cleaning path for every cycle. The result is cleaner floors and a more efficient vacuum than many high-end robotics.

Other features of the 980 include dual multi-surface brushes which grab dirt from floors and carpets and the spinning brush that sweeps debris into the robotic vacuum's bin. The sensor for floor tracking assists in navigating between furniture as well as along edges and steps. Cliff Detect prevents the Roomba from falling. And it automatically returns to its base station for hassle-free recharges between sessions. Although the 980's battery life and bin size isn't as good as those of other robot vacuums it's a sturdy and reliable machine that can keep your floors clean for hours and hours.