Best Robot Vacuums and Mop Combos

A robot vacuum is the best device to keep an orderly home. It can pick up dust, pet hair and other debris on surfaces.

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

1. iRobot S8

This smart robot vacuum and mop combination is an excellent option for homes with a variety of. It comes with a fantastic navigation system that incorporates GPS and laser sensors. It also has a lot of features and controls accessible via the app. It has a handy feature which allows you to create cleaning zones in areas that require extra attention, as well as Keep Out zones in areas that you don't want it to be. And, like all Roomba devices, it receives new software updates that make it better over time.

It's expensive but is also one of the most sophisticated robot vacuums robot ZDNet has ever tested. It's equipped with a powerful battery that can clean an entire home in less than two hours. Additionally, it can switch between mopping and vacuuming at the touch of a button. It automatically empties the dust bin above its charging station, in contrast to other self-emptying robots that require you to empty the bin after every run.

It also has many other features, such as intelligent obstacle avoidance that uses cameras in conjunction with processor-powered smarts to detect obstacles. It's rarely tripped up or stuck during a cleaning cycle. In my tests, it was the best at avoiding objects such as power cables. It is not as accurate in detecting pet waste, or other hazards.

1. Eufy RoboVac Hybrid X8

Eufy owned by Anker is now an iconic name in the world of low-cost robot vacuums. But it didn't provide a model that could also mop. The X8 Hybrid is a new model that has a wide range of advanced features, and can compete with more expensive models.

The main selling point of Eufy's this device is its laser navigation. Previous Eufy devices have built up an outline of your home utilizing infrared sensors and bumping into things but the X8's laser mapping system is far more precise. It also takes significantly less time to create an accurate picture of your living space and also stores multiple maps, which is ideal for multi-floor homes.

The X8 is a decent vacuum cleaner for floors with no dust. It can easily sling debris through the side brushes and into its 400ml dust bin. The X8's tyres, despite their circular shape, are efficient at grabbing edges and corners. Our tests revealed that it was able to 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 serious, but you cannot control the amount of water that it uses. It is effective of removing hair from pets. It has a higher pick-up rate than the Roborock S7.

1. Miele RX2

Miele's RX2 robotic vacuum is known for its quiet, powerful appliances. It features a stunning design, excellent navigation and a powerful cleaning power. But it has a few operational oddities which prevent it from being considered as the best overall smart robot vacuum.

Like iRobot's latest models, the RX2 features dual-sensor mapping that uses an LIDAR sensor to map the space and three 3D scanning cameras to identify and avoid obstacles (like furniture legs or pet waste) in real-time. Once the room has been defined it is possible to assign virtual no go areas and preferred sections to the robot. You can also initiate a manual clean or manually change the cleaning mode, watch live feeds from the onboard cameras and more from the main screen.

The RX2's sensors are effective in registering furniture and other obstructions in real-time. The suction and sweeping power are top-notch, picking up surface litter from carpets of medium pile and dust on floors that are unfinished. It's not the fastest robot available. Like many other robots, it's not a good climber and is prone to problems with things like thresholds made of metal transition strips.

Many people purchase robot vacuums for the convenience of setting up a schedule on an app, and then forgetting about them for weeks. It's important that a robot is able to do the job and that's why our ZDNet team has tested and examined some of the most popular models to help you choose the best one for your home.

1. Shark ION

This budget robovac is a robot that looks just like the other, but it has some extra features and a better performance. Its smart mapping system creates 3D and 2D maps of your home and uses them to navigate around obstacles and avoid them. It's even able to spot common obstacles such as 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 off steps make it one of the fastest vacuums we've tried.

It was able to climb over the thick shag carpets and didn't get stuck (unlike the RoboVac 11s, or Roomba 690-). Its navigation 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 the surface litter and embedded pet hair from our lab test samples.

Its controls are a bit more basic than the competitors. There's an oblong cleaning button at the top, and you can access it via the app or by voice commands using Alexa or Google Assistant. You can also set up a schedule for your daily or weekly cleans, create areas that are not allowed to be cleaned, and check its cleaning history. Covered in stylish dark gray plastics, Ion feels sturdy and looks attractive in your home. The dust bin on the rear is easily accessible to empty, and the removal of the filters is also simple.

1. Eufy 11S

Eufy 11S is an excellent choice if you want a robot vacuum that's simple and simple at a cost that is low. This model lacks some smart features such as Alexa integration and digital mapping that are found in higher-end models. If you don't require these functions, you can save money.

This robot is simple to set up and use. It doesn't require a smartphone app or Wi-Fi pairing, however it does have an remote control that lets you choose between different modes and alter the suction level. You can also set up a manual schedule to assign the robotvac to an cleaning schedule.

In our tests, we discovered that the 11S was extremely efficient in cleaning dirt and fur from carpets and floors with low pile. Its slim profile helped it reach under furniture and other low items that some of the more bulkier robots were unable to reach. It was able to go 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 on hoodies and cat toys. The manufacturer suggests that you keep these items off the ground and using a cord organizer when you can. It also recommends that you periodically clean the dustbin, change the filters and clean or change the brushes when required.

1. IRobot Roomba 980

The Roomba 980 is iRobot's flagship robot vacuum. It's expensive however it's top-performing and, in some ways, the most advanced robot vacuum you can purchase. Its self-navigating capabilities and environmental mapping are a wonder to behold. It also has more advanced automation features than many competitors, including the ability to create virtual boundary markers with its mobile app. It's a dependable robot vacuum, even if the app is a bit sluggish and the 980 spins when it comes across cables.

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

Other features of the 980 include two multi-surface rubber brushes which grab dirt from hard floors and carpet and the spinning brush that sweeps debris into the robotic vacuum's bin. The sensor for floor tracking assists in navigating around furniture as well as along edges and stairs. Cliff Detect prevents the Roomba from falling. It also automatically returns to the base station to allow for charging between sessions. While the 980's battery life and bin size aren't quite as good as those of other robot vacuums, it's a reliable and solid machine that can keep your floors spotless for hours at a time.