Best Robot Vacuums and Mop Combos

A cheap robot vacuum cleaner vacuum is a great tool for maintaining an orderly home. It can remove dust, pet hair, and robot vacuums other particles from the floor 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 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 includes GPS and laser sensors. It also comes with a lot of features and Robot vacuums controls that are accessible through the app. It also comes with a helpful feature that lets you add Cleaning zones for certain areas that require extra attention and Keep Out zones where you don't want it to be. As with all Roomba devices, it is updated with new software updates that make it even better over time.

It's expensive, but it's also one of the most advanced robot vacuums that ZDNet has evaluated. It's equipped with a powerful battery that can sweep an entire home in less than two hours, and it can switch between mopping and vacuuming by pressing a button. It automatically emptys the bin of dust above its charging station, in contrast to other self-emptying robots that require you to empty the bin after every run.

It comes with a variety of other features that make it a good choice for homes of all sizes 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 process. In my tests it was the best at avoiding objects like power cables. It's not as precise at detecting pet waste or other hazards.

2. Eufy RoboVac Hybrid X8

While Anker-owned Eufy has made an impact in budget robot vacuums, it hasn't previously offered an all-in-one model that could also mop. This is changing with the X8 Hybrid, which has an impressive set of modern features that can compete with more expensive models.

The main selling point of Eufy's this machine is its laser navigation. The previous Eufy devices have created an outline of your home by using infrared sensors and bumping into things but the X8's laser mapping technology is more precise. It also takes significantly less time to build up a comprehensive picture of your home and can store multiple maps, which is great for homes with multiple floors.

The X8 is still a good vacuum on bare floors that can carry debris under its side brushes and into the 400ml dust bin with ease. The X8's tyres, despite having a circular shape, are good in grabbing corners and edges. It's not the best cat litter scooper, however as our tests show it is able to remove around 90 percent of the fur from hard floors.

There's a mopping mode that uses the same water tank as the vacuuming one. While this is great for spills that are not too large, you can't control how much water it is using which can limit its effectiveness on more serious stains. It is effective of removing pet hair. It has a higher pick-up rate than the Roborock S7.

3. Miele RX2

Miele's RX2 robotic vacuum is renowned for its quiet, efficient appliances. It has a beautiful design, a great navigation system and an impressive cleaning power. There are a few niggles in its operation that keep it from being ranked as the top smart robot vacuum.

Like the latest models from iRobot, the RX2 has a dual-sensor mapping system that uses a LIDAR sensor to map out the space and three 3D scanning cameras to detect and avoid obstacles (like furniture legs or pet waste) in real-time. After the room has been defined, you can designate virtual no-go areas and preferred sections to the robot. You can also manually change cleaning modes, initiate an automatic clean or watch live feeds from the cameras onboard from the main screen.

The RX2 is equipped with excellent sensors that can identify furniture and other obstructions instantly. And its sweeping and suction power are top-of-the-line cleaning up surface debris from medium-pile carpeting and embedded dust on floors with no floor. But it's not the most flexible robot available. It's not the greatest climber and has issues with transition strips made of steel.

Many people purchase robot vacuums due to the ease of setting up a schedule using an app, only to forget about them for weeks. However, it's essential that a industrial robot vacuum can accomplish the task that's the reason why our ZDNet staff examined and reviewed a few of the most well-known models to help you select the perfect one for your home.

4. Shark ION

This budget robovac is a robot that looks just like the other, but has several more features and better performance. Its smart mapping system generates 3D and 2D maps of your home, and uses them to navigate around obstacles and avoid them. It's also able to detect common obstacles such as power cords and furniture legs in real-time. This combination of sensors, along with a bump sensor and an infrared sensor for dropping that keeps it away from stairs is what makes it one of the most agile vacs we've tried.

In our tests, it effortlessly moved over large shag rugs and didn't get stuck on them (like the RoboVac 11s or Roomba 690). Its navigation skills were impressive as well; its composite score in carpet and bare floors topped the competition. It took in 98.5 percent of the surface pet hair and litter from our lab test samples.

Its controls are a bit more basic than those of the competitors. There's an oblong cleaning button at the top and you can start it from the app or via voice command with Alexa or Google Assistant. You can also schedule weekly or daily cleanings, designate no-go zones and view its cleaning history. Covered in stylish dark gray plastics, Ion feels sturdy and is attractive in your home. The dust bin on the rear is easy to access for emptying and cleaning the filter is equally easy.

5. Eufy 11S

Eufy 11S is a great option if you're looking for a vacuum cleaner that is easy to use and doesn't have any frills at a reasonable price. It lacks some of the smart features, such as digital mapping and Alexa integration, which are available in higher-end models, however, if you don't require these functions, you can save cost with this model.

The 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 lets you select various modes and adjust the suction level. It also allows you to manually turn off the robovac for scheduled cleaning.

In our tests, we found that the 11S was extremely efficient in cleaning dirt and pet fur from hard floors and low-pile carpets. Its slim profile helped it reach under furniture and other low objects that more bulkier robots were unable to reach. It was able to go easily over thresholds of doorways and transition between floors of different types to another.

Like other robots, the 11S will be able to suck up objects such as cords, drawstrings on hoodies and cat toys. The manufacturer suggests that you can prevent this by keeping such objects off the floor and using the possibility of a cord organizer. It also recommends cleaning the dustbin on a regular basis, replacing the filters and washing or changing the brushes as required.

Roomba 990 from iRobot

The Roomba 980 is iRobot's flagship robot vacuum. It's pricey however it's a top performer and, in some ways, the most advanced robot vacuum you can buy. Its self-navigation feature and environmental mapping is something to behold. It also has more advanced automation features than most competitors, such as the ability to set virtual boundary lines through its mobile application. It's a dependable robot vacuum, even though its app isn't the most responsive and the 980 spins when it comes across cables.

One thing we really like about the 980 is that it makes use of its iAdapt 2.0 navigation sensors and its 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 cleaner vacuum than other high-end robot vacuums.

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. Its floor tracking sensor assists it in maneuvering around furniture, along edges and up steps. Cliff Detect prevents the Roomba from falling. It will also return to the base station for easy recharges between sessions. Although the 980's battery lifespan and bin size aren't as impressive as some other robot vacuums, it's a solid and reliable machine that can keep your floors spotless for hours at a time.