Best Robot Vacuums and Mop Combos
The best way to keep your home tidy is to use a robotic vacuum. It can pick up dust, pet hair and other particles on the surface.
Some robots sync with smart assistants like Alexa and Google Assistant for a hands-free experience. Look for models that can be recharged and continue cleaning the area they left.
1. iRobot s8
This smart robot vacuum and mop combination is an excellent choice for many homes. It comes with a fantastic navigation system that incorporates GPS and laser sensors. It also has many features and controls accessible via the app. It also comes with a useful feature that lets you create Cleaning zones for specific areas that need extra attention and Keep Out zones where you don't want it to be. It also gets software updates, similar to the other Roomba products, that enhance it over time.
It's costly but it's also among the most advanced robot vacuums ZDNet has tested. It has a powerful battery that can clean the entire house in less than two hours. It can also switch between mopping and vacuuming at the touch of a button. And unlike other self-emptying robotics that require you to empty the dust bin after each run, it automatically empties into an even larger waste container on top of its charging dock.
It's got a range of other features that make it a good choice for homes of all sizes, including intelligent obstacle avoidance that 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 such as power cables. However, it isn't as effective in detecting pet waste or other dangers.
2. Eufy RoboVac Hybrid X8
Eufy is owned by Anker, has become an established brand in the world of robots that are budget-friendly vacuums. However, it did not provide a model that could also mop. The X8 Hybrid is a new model that has a wide range of advanced features, and can compete with more expensive models.
The main selling point of Eufy's this device is its laser navigation. The X8 uses the laser mapping system, which is more accurate than previous Eufy devices. It also takes significantly less time to create an accurate map of your home and can store multiple maps, which is great for multi-floor homes.
The X8 is still a good vacuum on bare floors, slinging debris under its side brushes and into its 400ml dust bin with relative ease. The X8's tyres, despite having a circular shape, are efficient at grabbing edges and corners. Our tests showed that it was able to remove 90 percent of the fur from hard floors.
There's a mopping mode which uses the same water tank as the vacuuming. While this is good for spills that aren't too big, you can't regulate the amount of water it uses and this will reduce its effectiveness when dealing with more serious staining. It does a good job at picking up pet hair. It has a higher rate of pick-up than the Roborock S7.
3. Miele RX2
Miele's RX2 robotic vacuum is renowned for its quiet, efficient appliances. It has a beautiful design, superb navigation and a powerful cleaning power. But it has a few operational oddities that keep it from ranking as the best overall smart robot vacuum.
Like the latest models from iRobot and models, the RX2 comes with a dual-sensor mapping system that utilizes 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 favorite sections to the robot. You can also begin a manual clean or manually change the cleaning mode, watch live feeds from the onboard cameras and more from the main screen.
The RX2's sensors work well by registering furniture and obstructions in real-time. Its sweeping and suction powers are exceptional, getting rid of surface litter from carpets of medium pile and also removing dust that has been deposited on floors. However, it's not exactly the most efficient robot available. Like many other robots it's not a great climber and has issues with things like metal threshold transition strips.
Many people purchase a robot vacuum for the ease of setting up a schedule using an app and then forgetting about it for weeks at an time. It's important for a robot to be capable of the task and that's why our ZDNet staff has tested and reviewed some of the most popular models to help you choose the best one for your home.
4. Shark ION
This budget robot is just like a typical robot, but it's an upgrade in performance and features. Its intelligent mapping system creates 3D and 2D maps of your home and uses those to navigate around obstacles and avoid them. It can even identify common obstacles like furniture legs and power cords in real-time. This combination of sensors along with a bump detector and an infrared sensor to keep the vacuum from stepping on the stairs makes it one of our most flexible vacuums.
In our tests, it effortlessly climbed over thick 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 was higher than the competition, and it picked up 98.5 percent of the surface litter and embedded dog hair from our lab test samples.
The controls are less basic than those of the competition's. There's a clean button on the top and you can start it by using the app or by voice commands with Alexa or Google Assistant. You can also set a schedule for weekly or daily cleans, create areas that are not allowed to be cleaned, and check the history of its cleaning. In a smart dark gray plastics, Ion feels sturdy and looks stylish in your home. Its rear dust bin is easy to access for emptying and removing the filter is equally easy.
5. Eufy 11S
If you're looking for a basic low-cost robot vacuum at a low cost, the Eufy 11S robot vacuum cleaner black friday is a great option. It isn't equipped with some of the smart features, like digital mapping and Alexa integration, which are found in more expensive models, but if you're not looking for these functions, you can save money with this model.
The robot is simple to set up and use. It does not require a smartphone application or Wi-Fi pairing, however it does come with an remote control that allows you to select between various modes and adjust the suction level. You can also set the robotvac to an cleaning schedule.
During our tests, we found that the 11S was extremely efficient in cleaning dirt and fur from carpets with low pile and hard floors. Its slim profile helped it reach under furniture and other low items that larger robots could not reach. It could also easily get over thresholds for doors and change between floors and another.
Like other robots, the 11S will be able to suck up objects, such as cords hoodie drawstrings, and cat toys. The manufacturer says that you can stop this by keeping such objects off the floor and by using a cord organizer if possible. It also suggests that you periodically clean the dustbin, replace the filters, and wash or change the brushes as needed.
iRobot Roomba 990
The Roomba is iRobot’s flagship robot vacuum. It's costly however it's top-performing and arguably the most advanced robot vacuum available. Its self-navigation feature and environmental mapping is a marvel to behold. It also comes with more advanced automation features than most competitors, such as the ability to set virtual boundary lines using its mobile app. It's a powerful robot vacuum, even if its app isn't the most responsive and the 980 spins when it comes across cables.
We love the 980, because it makes use of its iAdapt2.0 navigation sensors as well as visual simultaneity mapping and localisation (or vSLAM), to memorise the floor plan of your home. It will then use the information to create an efficient and consistent cleaning path for each cycle. The result is cleaner floors, and a more efficient vacuum than other high-end robot vacuums.
The 980's other features include dual multi-surface rubber brushes which pick up dirt from carpet and hard floors and the spinning brush that sweeps debris into the robotic vacuum's bin. The sensors for floor tracking help it navigate between furniture and around edges, while Cliff Detect helps to prevent the Roomba from falling down stairs. It will automatically return to its base station for hassle-free recharging between sessions. The bin capacity and the battery life of the 980 aren't as good as other robot vacuums. However, it is a solid and reliable machine that will keep floors clean for a long time. hours.