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Best Robot Vacuums and Mop Combos

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

Some robots are able to sync with smart assistants like Alexa and Google Assistant for a hands-free experience. Look for models that can recharge and then resume cleaning where they left off.

1. iRobot s8

This smart robot vacuum and mop is a fantastic option for a wide range of homes. It is able to vacuum and mop well and is extremely navigable using both GPS and laser sensors and offers a broad range of features and controls accessible via the app. It also comes with a helpful feature that allows you to create Cleaning zones for specific areas that require extra attention and Keep Out zones where you do not want it to move. As with all Roomba devices, it gets new software updates that make it even better over time.

It's costly but it's also one of 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. It can also switch between mopping and vacuuming at the touch of one button. And unlike other self-emptying robots that require you to empty the trash bin after each run, this one automatically empties into a larger waste container above its charging dock.

It comes with a variety of other features that make it an excellent choice for homes of all sizes that include intelligent obstacle avoidance, which uses both a camera and processor-powered intelligents to identify obstacles. It's not often tripped or stuck during a cleaning process. In my tests it was the most effective in avoiding objects such as power cables. It's not as reliable at detecting pet waste or other hazards.

2. Eufy RoboVac Hybrid X8

Eufy, 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's changed with the X8 Hybrid, which has an impressive suite of advanced features that can compete against more expensive models.

Laser navigation is the main selling point of this machine. Previous Eufy devices have constructed a rough map of your home utilizing infrared sensors and bumping into things but the X8's laser mapping system is more precise. It also takes significantly less time to create an accurate map of your space and stores multiple maps, which is ideal for homes with multiple floors.

The X8 is a decent vacuum cleaner on bare floors. It is able to easily throw debris through the side brushes and into the 400ml dustbin. The tyres are adept at hugging corners and edges even though they're circular. Our tests showed that it could only remove 90% of the fur on hard floors.

The mopping mode that is the basic one uses the same water reservoir as the vacuuming mode. While this is good for spills that are not too large however, you aren't able to control how much water it is using and this will reduce its effectiveness on more severe stains. It does, however, do an excellent job of removing pet hair, and has a higher speed of pickup than the Roborock S7.

3. Miele RX2

Miele's RX2 robotic vacuum is known for its quiet, effective appliances. It is a stunning design, superb navigation and an impressive cleaning power. However, it does have some operational issues which prevent it from being considered as the top overall smart robot vacuum.

The RX2 is equipped with a dual-sensor mapping technology 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). After the room has been defined and assigned, you can assign virtual no-go zones and preferred sections to the robot. You can also change the cleaning modes, initiate a manual clean, or view a live feed of the onboard cameras from the main screen.

The RX2's sensors are effective in registering furniture and other obstructions in real-time. Its sweeping and suction powers are outstanding, effectively removing surface litter from carpets of medium pile as well as dust that has been deposited on floors. However, it's not the most efficient robot available. It's not the most efficient climber, and it has problems with transition strips made of metal.

A lot of people purchase a robotic vacuum for the ease of setting up a schedule using an app and then forgetting about it for near weeks at a time. It is essential that a robot is able to do the job so our ZDNet staff has compared and looked over some of the most popular models to help you select the best one for your home.

4. Shark ION

This budget robovac is a robot that looks like any other, but has a few more features and a 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 can even identify common obstacles such as furniture legs and power cords in real-time. This combination of sensors with a bump detector, and an infrared sensor that keeps the vacuum away from the stairs makes it one of our most agile vacuums.

It was able to climb over carpets with thick shags and didn't get stuck (unlike the RoboVac 11s, or Roomba 690-). Its navigation abilities were also impressive. Its composite score for flooring and carpet beat the competition, and it was able to pick up 98.5% of pet hair that we tested in our lab samples.

The controls are simpler than the competition's. There's a clean button at the top and you can choose to start it using the app or by voice commands with Alexa or Google Assistant. You can also create a schedule for your daily or weekly cleans, create areas that are not allowed to be cleaned, and check its history of cleaning. Ion is clad in a sophisticated dark gray plastic that looks and feels appealing in your home. The dust bin on the rear is easily accessible for emptying, and taking out the filters is also simple.

5. Eufy 11S

Eufy 11S is a good option for those looking for a heavy duty robot vacuum vacuum that's simple and doesn't have any frills at a low cost. This model lacks some smart features like Alexa integration and digital mapping, which are available in higher-end models. However, if you don't need these functions, you can save money.

The robot is easy to install and use. It doesn't require smartphone application or Wi-Fi pairing. However it does include an remote control that lets you select between various modes and adjust the suction level. It also allows you to manually take the robovac off on a scheduled cleaning.

In our tests, we discovered that the 11S was extremely efficient in cleaning dirt and pet fur from hard floors and low-pile carpets. Its slim profile allowed it to reach under furniture and other items that more bulkier robots were unable to reach. It could also easily pass over doorway thresholds and transition from one floor type to another.

The 11S, as with other robots, can also eat certain objects, like cords and cat toys. The manufacturer says that you can stop this by keeping these objects off the floor and by using a cord organizer if possible. It also recommends cleaning the dustbin on a regular basis replacing the filters, and changing or washing the brushes when needed.

Roomba 990 by iRobot

The Roomba 980 is iRobot's flagship robot vacuum. It's pricey, but it's also the most powerful robot vacuum you can buy. Its self-navigating features and environmental mapping are a wonder to behold. It has more advanced automation than the majority of its rivals, for instance the ability to set up virtual boundary markers through its mobile application. It's a capable robot vacuum, even if its app isn't the most responsive and the 980 spins when it is pushed over cables.

We really like the 980 because it uses its iAdapt2.0 navigation sensors and visual simultaneity mapping and localisation (or vSLAM), to memorise the floor plan of your home. It uses this information to create a consistent and efficient cleaning path through 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 that capture dirt from hard floors and carpets and an ejector brush that spins to sweep debris into the robotic vacuum’s bin. Its floor near tracking sensor assists in navigating through furniture, along edges and up the stairs. Cliff Detect prevents the Roomba from falling. And it automatically returns to its base station for hassle-free recharging between sessions. The battery life and bin capacity of the 980 aren't as good as some other robot vacuums. However, it's an extremely reliable and sturdy machine that will keep floors clean for many hours.