Best Robot Vacuums and Mop Combos
A robot vacuum is the ideal tool for maintaining the cleanliness of your home. It will remove dust, pet hair and other debris from the surface before it becomes a bigger problem.
Some robots sync with smart assistants such as Alexa and Google Assistant for a hands-free experience. Find models that are rechargeable and continue cleaning where they left off.
- iRobot S8
This smart robot mop and vacuum is a fantastic choice for many households. It vacuums and mops well and has a great navigation system that includes both GPS and laser sensors, and comes with a variety of controls and features accessible through the app. It also has a handy feature that lets you create cleaning zones in areas that require additional attention, and Keep Out zones in areas where you don't wish it to go. It also gets software updates, just like all Roomba products, which improve the quality of the product over time.
It's costly, but it's also one of the most advanced robot vacuums ZDNet has ever tested. It comes with a powerful battery that can sweep an entire home in less than two hours. It also switches between mopping and vacuuming 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 emptys into a larger waste container above its charging dock.
It also has a number of other options, like intelligent obstacle avoidance which uses a camera along with processor-powered smarts in order to detect obstacles. It rarely gets derailed or trapped during a cleaning cycle and is also the most effective in avoiding power cables and other objects in my tests. It is not as accurate in detecting pet waste or other dangers.
- Eufy RoboVac X8 Hybrid
Eufy is owned by Anker is now a household name in the world of budget robot vacuums. But it didn't provide the option of a model that could mop. That changes with the X8 Hybrid, which has an impressive array of modern features and is able to compete against much more expensive models.
The main selling point of Eufy's the X8 is its laser navigation. The previous Eufy devices have built up an outline of your home utilizing infrared sensors and bumping into objects however the X8's laser mapping system is more precise. It takes less time to build an accurate map of your home and can store multiple maps. This is perfect for multi-floored homes.
The X8 is still a good vacuum for floors that are not clean that can carry debris under its side brushes and into the 400ml dust bin with relative ease. The X8's tyres, despite their circular shape, are very efficient in grabbing corners and edges. It's not a great kitty litter picker, though as our tests show it is able to remove around 90% of the fur from hard floors.
There's a basic mopping option which uses the same water tank as the vacuuming. This is great for spills that are not serious, but you can't control the amount of water it consumes. It does, however, do an admirable job of removing pet hair, with a higher percentage of hair removal than the Roborock S7.
- Miele RX2
Awarded for its quiet and efficient home appliances, Miele's RX2 robot vacuum mop combo robot is a great choice because of its cleaning power, stunning design and great navigation. It has some 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 technique that uses a LIDAR to map the space, and a pair 3D scanning cameras for detecting and staying clear of obstacles (such as furniture legs or pet waste). Once the room has been defined, you can assign virtual no go areas and preferred sections to the robot. You can also start a manual clean or manually change the cleaning mode, see a live feed from the onboard cameras, and more on the main screen.
The sensors of the RX2 work well by registering furniture and obstructions in real-time. Its sweeping and suction power are top of the line and cleans up surface debris from medium-pile carpeting and embedded dust on floors that are unfinished. It's not the most powerful robot available. Like many others, it's not a good climber and has issues with things like thresholds made of metal transition strips.
Some people buy a robot vacuum for the ease of setting up a schedule using an app and not thinking about it for weeks at one time. But it's important that a robot can accomplish the task that's the reason why our ZDNet staff examined and reviewed a few of the most popular models to help you choose the right one for your home.
- Shark ION
This budget robovac that is similar to other, but comes with several more features and is more efficient. Its intelligent mapping system creates 2D and 3D maps of your home and uses them to navigate around obstacles and avoid them. It can even identify common obstacles such as furniture legs and power cords in real-time. This combination of sensors together with a bump sensor and an infrared drop sensor that keeps it from falling down steps make it one of the fastest vacs we've tried.
It was able to walk over carpets with thick shags and was not stuck (unlike the RoboVac 11s or Roomba 690-). Its navigation capabilities were impressive. Its composite score for carpet and bare flooring beats the competition and it picked up 98.5 percent of surface litter and embedded dog hair from our lab test samples.
Its controls are a bit more basic than the competitors. There's a round cleaning button on the top and you can launch it via the app, or by voice command with Alexa or Google Assistant. You can also schedule weekly or daily cleanings, set up no-go zones and check its history of cleaning. Ion is covered in a smart dark gray plastic that feels and looks appealing in your home. The dust bin on the rear is easy to access for emptying and removing the filter equally easy.
- Eufy 11S
If you're looking for a basic low-cost robot vacuum at a reasonable cost, the Eufy11S could be a good choice. It lacks some of the advanced features, such as digital mapping and Alexa integration, which are available in more expensive models, but if you're not looking for these functions, you can save cost with this model.
This robot is very easy to install and use. It doesn't require smartphone application or Wi-Fi pairing. However, it does come with an remote control that lets you select between different modes and alter the suction level. It also allows you to manually send the robovac off during scheduled cleaning.
In our tests during our tests, the 11S was extremely effective in getting rid of pet hair and dirt on hard floors and low-pile carpets. Its slim profile made it possible to fit under furniture with low hanging and other objects that bulkier robots could not reach. It could also easily get over thresholds for doors and transition from one floor type to another.
Like other robots, the 11S can suck up some objects, such as cords drawstrings on hoodies, and cat toys. The manufacturer suggests that you can prevent this by keeping these objects off the floor and by using an organizer for cords if you can. It also recommends cleaning the dustbin periodically replacing the filters, and washing or changing the brushes as required.
- iRobot Roomba 980
The Roomba 980 is the flagship robot vacuum. It's costly, but it's a top performer and is arguably the most sophisticated robot vacuum you can buy. Its self-navigation feature and environmental mapping are a joy to behold. It also has more advanced automation features than its competitors, including the ability to set virtual boundary lines with its mobile app. It's a capable robot vacuum, even though its app is a bit sluggish and the 980 spins out when rolling over cables.
We really like the 980, because it makes use of its iAdapt2.0 navigation sensors as well as visual simultaneity localisation and mapping (or vSLAM) to remember the floor plan of your home. It then uses that information to create a consistent and efficient cleaning path for each cycle. The result is cleaner floors, and a cleaner vacuum than the majority of high-end robot vacuums.
Other features of the 980 include dual multi-surface brushes that grab dirt on carpets and hard floors, as well as a spinning brush to sweep debris into the robotic vacuum’s bin. The sensors for floor tracking help it navigate around furniture and along edges, and Cliff Detect helps to prevent the Roomba from falling down stairs. It also automatically returns to the base station to allow for recharges between sessions. The bin capacity and the battery life of the 980 aren't as good as those of other robot vacuums. However, it is an extremely reliable and sturdy machine that will keep floors clean for a long time. hours.