Best Robot Vacuums and Mop Combos

A robot vacuum is a great tool to maintain a clean home. It will pick up dust, pet hair and other particles on the surface.

Some robots connect to smart assistants like Alexa and Google Assistant for a hands-free experience. Look for models that are rechargeable and continue cleaning where they left off.

1. iRobot s8

This smart robot mop and vacuum is a great option for a wide range of households. It vacuums and mops well, has excellent navigation with both GPS and laser sensors, and comes with a variety of features and controls accessible via the app. It also comes with a useful feature that lets you create Cleaning zones for specific areas that require more attention, as well as Keep Out zones where you don't want it to be. Like all Roomba devices, it receives new software updates that make it better over time.

It's expensive, but it's also one of the most sophisticated robot vacuums ZDNet has ever tested. It comes with a powerful battery that can clean the entire house in less than two hours. It also switches between mopping and vacuuming at the push of the button. And unlike other self-emptying robots that require you to empty the dust bin after each run, it automatically empties into an even larger waste container on top of its charging dock.

It's got a range of other features that make it a good choice for homes with a lot of space, including intelligent obstacle avoidance, which uses both a camera and processor-powered intelligents to identify obstacles. It's rarely tripped up or stuck during a cleaning cycle. In my tests, it was the best at avoiding objects like power cables. It is not as accurate at detecting pet waste or other hazards.

2. Eufy RoboVac Hybrid X8

While the Anker-owned Eufy has earned its name in the field of low-cost robot vacuums, it hasn't previously offered an all-in-one model that can also mop. The X8 Hybrid is a new model that offers a range of modern features and can compete with more expensive models.

The main selling point of Eufy's this machine is its laser navigation. Previous Eufy devices have constructed a rough map of your home by using infrared sensors and bumping into things but the X8's laser mapping system is much more accurate. It takes less time to create an accurate map of your home and can store multiple maps. This is perfect for multi-floored homes.

The X8 is a decent vacuum cleaner for floors with no dust. It is able to easily throw debris under the side brushes and into its 400ml dust bin. Its tyres are also very adept at hugging corners and edges, even though they're circular. Our tests showed that it was able to remove 90% of the fur on hard floors.

The mopping mode that is the basic one uses the same reservoir of water as the vacuuming mode. This is great for spills that are not too dangerous, but you are unable to control the amount of water that it uses. It does, however, do an admirable job of removing pet hair, and has a higher speed of pickup than the Roborock S7.

3. Miele RX2

Miele's RX2 robotic vacuum is known for its quiet, efficient appliances. It features a stunning design, a great navigation system, and excellent cleaning power. It has a few oddities in its operation, which prevent it from being ranked as the best 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 to detect and avoiding obstacles (such as furniture legs or pet waste). Once mapped, the app lets you create virtual no-go zones as well as areas that you want to clean. will automatically clean. You can also alter the cleaning modes, start a manual clean or watch a live feed of the cameras onboard from the main screen.

The RX2 is equipped with excellent sensors that detect furniture and other obstructions instantly. The suction and sweeping power are top of the line cleaning up surface debris from carpets of medium pile and dust on floors with no floor. It's not the fastest robotics on the market. It's not the most efficient climber and has issues with transition strips made of steel.

Some people buy robot vacuums due to the ease of setting up a schedule in an app, and then forgetting about them for weeks. It's crucial that a robot is able to do the job and that's the reason why our ZDNet staff looked over and tested a number of the most popular ones to help you find the best one for your home.

4. Shark ION

This budget robovac that looks just like the other, but comes with several more features and better performance. Its intelligent mapping system creates 3D and 2-D maps of your home and uses to navigate and avoid obstacles. It can even detect common obstacles like furniture legs and power cords in real-time. This combination of sensors together get more info with a bump sensor and an infrared sensor for dropping that keeps it away from the stairs, makes it one of the most agile vacuums we've tried.

In our tests, it was able to climbed over thick shag rug and didn't get stuck on them (like the RoboVac 11s or Roomba 690). Its navigational skills were also impressive and its overall score on carpet and bare floors was better than the competition, and it was able to pick up 98.5 percent of surface litter and embedded pet hair from our lab test samples.

The controls are more basic than the competitors. There's a cleaning button at the top and you can choose to start it by using the app or via voice commands using Alexa or Google Assistant. You can also set a schedule for weekly or daily cleans, create areas that are not allowed to be cleaned, and check its history of cleaning. In a smart dark gray plastics, Ion feels sturdy and looks stylish in your home. The dust bin on the rear is easy to empty and cleaning the filter is equally easy.

5. Eufy 11S

Eufy 11S is a good choice if you want a robot vacuum that's simple and simple at a low cost. This model lacks some smart features like Alexa integration and digital mapping, which are available in higher-end models. However, if you don't need these features, you could save money.

This robot is simple to use and set up. It doesn't require a smartphone app or Wi-Fi pairing, but it does come with a remote control that allows you to select between different modes and adjust the suction level. It also lets you manually send the robovac off for scheduled cleaning.

During our tests, we discovered that the 11S was extremely efficient at getting dirt and fur from hard floors and low-pile carpets. Its slim profile helped it get under furniture and other items that more bulkier robots couldn't reach. It was able to pass effortlessly over door thresholds and transition from one floor type to another.

Like other robots, the 11S will take in some objects, such as cords drawstrings for hoodies and cat toys. The manufacturer says that you can avoid this by keeping these objects off the floor and using an organizer for cords if you can. It also recommends that you clean the dustbin, replace the filters, and clean or change the brushes when necessary.

6. IRobot Roomba 990

The Roomba 980 is the flagship robot vacuum. It's pricey however it's top-performing and arguably the most advanced robot vacuum you can buy. Its self-navigation and environmental mapping is something to behold. It is more sophisticated in its automation than most of its rivals, for instance the ability to set up virtual boundary markers through its mobile application. It's a capable robot vacuum, even if its app is a bit sluggish and the 980's wheels spin out when rolling over cables.

One thing we love about the 980 is that it makes use of its iAdapt 2.0 navigation sensors as well as visual simultaneous mapping and localisation technology (or vSLAM) to remember the floor plan of your home. It uses this information to create a consistent and efficient cleaning path for each cycle. The result is cleaner floors, and a more efficient vacuum than most competing high-end robot vacuums.

Other features of the 980 include dual multi-surface rubber brushes which pick up dirt from hard floors and carpet as well as the spinning brush that sweeps debris into the bin of the robotic vacuum. The sensors for floor tracking help it navigate between furniture and around edges, while Cliff Detect helps to prevent the Roomba from slipping down stairs. 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 efficient as other robot vacuums it's a solid and reliable machine that will keep your floors clean for hours at a time.