Best Robot Vacuums and Mop Combos
The best way to keep your home clean is to use a robot vacuum. It will pick up pet hair, dust, and other surface debris.
Some robots connect to smart assistants such as Alexa and Google Assistant for a hands-free experience. Find models that recharge and resume cleaning where they left off.
1. iRobot s8
This smart robot vacuum and mop is a fantastic option for homes with a variety of. It has a great navigation system that includes GPS and laser sensors. It also comes with many features and control options that can be accessed through the app. It also has a handy feature that allows you to add Cleaning zones for certain areas that need extra attention, as well as Keep Out zones where you do not want it to move. It also receives software updates, like the other Roomba products, that improve the quality of the product over time.
It's expensive but it's also among the most advanced robot vacuums that ZDNet has evaluated. It comes with a powerful battery that can clean an entire home in less than two hours, and it can switch between vacuuming and mopping by pressing one button. It automatically empties the trash bin that is 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 an excellent choice for homes with a lot of space, including intelligent obstacle avoidance that uses both a camera and processor-powered intelligents to identify obstacles. It's not often damaged or entrapped during a cleaning process, and it's the best in avoiding power cables and other objects I've tested. It's not as precise in detecting pet waste, or other hazards.
2. Eufy RoboVac X8 Hybrid
Eufy, owned by Anker It has become an established brand in the world of budget robot vacuums. However, it didn't provide the option of a model that could mop. That's changed with the X8 Hybrid, which has an impressive suite of advanced features and can compete well against much more expensive models.
The most significant selling point for Eufy with the X8 is its laser navigation. The previous Eufy devices have created a rough map of your home utilizing infrared sensors and bumping into objects however the X8's laser mapping technology is much more accurate. It takes less time to build an extensive map of your home. It also has the ability to store multiple maps. This is great for homes with multiple floors.
The X8 is still a decent vacuum for floors that are not clean, slinging debris under its side brushes and into its 400ml dust bin with relative ease. Its tyres are adept at securing corners and edges, despite being circular. It's not a great kitty litter eater, however as our tests show it is able to remove around 90 percent of the fur from hard floors.
The mopping mode that is the basic one uses the same water reservoir as the vacuuming mode. This is ideal for spills that aren't too serious, but you cannot control the amount of water it consumes. That said, it does an excellent job of removing pet hair, and has a higher pickup rate than the Roborock S7.
3. Miele RX2
The company is known for its quiet home appliances Miele's RX2 robot vacuum comes with outstanding cleaning power, beautiful design and great navigation. But it has some operational hiccups which prevent it from being considered as the best overall smart robot vacuum.
Like the latest models from iRobot, the RX2 features dual-sensor mapping technology which uses an LIDAR sensor to map out an area and three 3D scanning cameras to identify and avoid obstacles (like furniture legs or pet waste) in real-time. After the room has been identified, you can assign virtual no go areas and preferred sections to the robot. You can also initiate a manual clean or manually change the cleaning mode, see live feeds from the cameras onboard and more on the main screen.
The RX2 has excellent sensors that can identify furniture and other obstructions immediately. The suction and sweeping capabilities are excellent, getting rid of surface litter from medium pile carpeting and also removing embedded dust on bare floors. However, it's not the most agile robot on the market. It's not the best climber and has issues with metal threshold transition strips.
Many people purchase a robot vacuum to enjoy the convenience of setting a schedule in an app and forgetting about it for weeks at an time. It is essential that a robot is capable of the task, so our ZDNet team has tested and reviewed some of the most popular models to help you pick the best one for your house.
4. Shark ION
This budget robovac that is similar to other, but has some extra features and is more efficient. Its intelligent mapping system creates 3D and 2-D maps of your house and uses them to navigate and stay clear of obstructions. It can even identify common obstacles such as furniture legs and power cords in real-time. This combination of sensors along with a bump detector and an infrared sensor that keeps the vacuum away from stairs makes it one of our most agile vacuums.
In our tests, it was able to moved over large shag rugs and didn't get stuck on them (like the RoboVac 11s or Roomba 690). Its navigation abilities were also impressive. Its composite score for flooring and carpet beats the competition and it picked up 98.5 percent of the surface litter and embedded dog hair from our laboratory test samples.
The controls are less basic than the competitors. There is a cleaning button at the top and you can either start it by using the app or voice commands using Alexa or Google Assistant. You can also schedule daily or weekly cleanings, designate no-go zones and check its cleaning history. Ion is covered in a sophisticated dark gray plastic that looks and feels beautiful in your home. The dust bin on the rear is easy to empty and removing the filter equally easy.
5. Eufy 11S
Eufy 11S is a good option for those looking for a robot vacuum that's simple and has no frills at a low cost. It isn't equipped with some of the more advanced features, like digital mapping and Alexa integration, found in higher-end models however, if you don't require these features, you can save cost with this model.
This robot is easy to set up and use. It does not require smartphone application or Wi-Fi pairing. However, it does come with the remote control that lets you select between various modes and adjust the suction level. It also lets you manually take the robovac off for scheduled cleaning.
During our tests, we discovered that the 11S was extremely effective at cleaning pet fur and dirt from carpets and floors with low pile. Its slim profile allowed it to get under low-hanging furniture and other items that larger robots are unable to reach. It was able to get easily over thresholds of doors and move from one floor type to another.
The 11S, as with other robots, will also eat some objects, such as cords and cat toys. The manufacturer says that you can avoid this by keeping such objects off the floor and by using the possibility of a cord organizer. It also suggests that you regularly clean the dustbin, replace the filters, and wash or change the brushes when needed.
6. IRobot Roomba 980
The best robot vacuum and mop Roomba is iRobot’s flagship robot vacuum. It's pricey, but it's also the best robot vacuum you can buy. Its self-navigating capabilities and environmental mapping are truly a marvel to behold. It also has more advanced automation features than many competitors, such as the ability to set virtual boundary lines through its mobile application. It's a powerful robot vacuum, even if the 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 and visual simultaneous mapping and localisation technology (or vSLAM) to store the floor plan of your home. It will use this data to create a consistent and efficient cleaning path for each cycle. The result is cleaner floors and a better robot vacuum cleaner than the majority of high-end robots.
The 980's other features include two multi-surface rubber brushes that pick up dirt from hard floors and carpet, along with an ejector brush that moves debris into the robotic vacuum's bin. The floor tracking sensor assists in navigating through furniture, along edges and up steps. Cliff Detect prevents the Roomba from falling. It will also return to the base station for easy recharging in between sessions. Although the 980's battery lifespan and bin size aren't quite as good as those of other robot vacuums it's a solid and reliable machine that can keep your floors spotless for hours at a time.