Best Robot Vacuums and Mop Combos

The best method to keep your home clean is to use a robotic vacuum and mop robot best. It will nab pet hair, dust and other debris from the surface before it causes a bigger problem.

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

1. iRobot s8

This smart robot mop and vacuum combo is a great option for a wide range of households. It features a superb navigation system that incorporates GPS and laser sensors. It also comes with a lot of features and controls that are accessible through the app. It also comes with a helpful feature that lets you add cleaning zones to certain areas that require extra attention and Keep Out zones where you don't want it to be. As with all Roomba devices, it receives new software updates that make it even more efficient over time.

It's expensive however, it's also one of the most advanced robot vacuums ZDNet has tested. It has a high-powered battery that can vacuum a large area in less than two hours, and it can switch between mopping and vacuuming at the touch of one button. It will automatically empty the dust bin above its charging station, unlike other self-emptying robots that require you to empty the bin after every run.

It also comes with a variety of other features, such as intelligent obstacle avoidance which uses cameras in conjunction with processor-powered smarts in order to recognize obstacles. It's not often tripped or stuck during a cleaning cycle. In my tests, it was the best at avoiding objects such as power cables. However, it's not as accurate in detecting pet waste and other dangers.

1. Eufy RoboVac X8 Hybrid

While Anker-owned Eufy has earned a name for itself in low-cost robot vacuums it's never offered an all-in-one model that could also mop. The X8 Hybrid is a new model that has a wide range of advanced features, and can compete with much more expensive models.

Eufy's main selling point with this device is its laser navigation. The X8 makes use of laser mapping technology that is more precise than previous Eufy devices. It takes less time to build a comprehensive map of your home. It also has the ability to store multiple maps. This is ideal for homes with multiple floors.

The X8 is still a decent vacuum on floors with no dust and can sling debris over its side brushes and into its 400ml dust bin with ease. Its tyres are also very adept at hugging corners and edges, despite being circular. Our tests revealed 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 ideal for spills that are not too serious, but you can't control the amount of water that it uses. It does a good job of removing pet hair. It has a higher pick-up rate than the Roborock S7.

1. Miele RX2

Known for quietly effective home appliances, Miele's RX2 robot vacuum comes with outstanding cleaning power, gorgeous design, and a great navigation. But it has some operational issues that keep it from ranking as the top overall smart robot vacuum.

The RX2 comes with a dual-sensor mapping system that uses a LIDAR to map the space and a pair of 3D scanning cameras for detecting and eliminating obstacles (such as furniture legs or pet waste). Once the room is mapped, the app lets you create virtual no-go zones as well as areas that you want to clean. will clean automatically. You can also initiate a manual clean or manually change the cleaning mode, view a live feed from the cameras onboard and more on the main screen.

The sensors of the RX2 work well, registering furniture and other obstructions in real-time. And its sweeping and suction power are top-notch and cleans up surface debris from medium-pile carpeting and embedded dust on floors with no floor. However, it's not the most efficient robot available. Like many others it's not a great climber and has issues with things like thresholds made of metal transition strips.

A lot of people purchase a robotic vacuum for the hands-off convenience of setting a schedule in an app and not thinking about it for weeks at an time. But it's important that a robot can do the job and that's the reason why our ZDNet staff tested and reviewed several of the most well-known models to help you select the best one for your home.

1. Shark ION

This budget robovac that is similar to other, but comes with some extra features and is more efficient. Its smart mapping system generates 3D and 2D maps of your home, and uses them to navigate around obstacles and avoid them. It is able to detect common obstacles like furniture legs and power cords in real-time. The combination of sensors with a bump detector, and an infrared sensor that keeps the vacuum from stepping on the stairs makes it one of our most flexible vacuums.

In our tests, it was able to could climb over the thick shag rugs and didn't get stuck on them (like the RoboVac 11s or Roomba 690). Its navigation abilities were impressive as well