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Best Robot Vacuums and Mop CombosThe best way to keep your home tidy is to use a robotic vacuum. It will pick up dust, pet hair, and other debris on surfaces.
Some robots can sync with smart assistants like Alexa or Google Assistant to provide a hands-free environment. Look for models that can recharge and then resume cleaning the area they left.
1. iRobot S8
This smart robot vacuum and mop combination is an excellent option for a wide range of homes. It can be used to vacuum and mop, has excellent navigation with both GPS and laser sensors, and has a wide range of features and controls that are accessible through the app. It also has a handy feature that allows you to create Cleaning zones for specific areas that require extra attention, as well as Keep Out zones where you don't want it to go. Like all Roomba devices, it gets new software updates that make it better over time.
It's costly, but it's also one of the most sophisticated robot vacuums ZDNet has ever tested. It's equipped with a powerful battery that can clean an entire home in less than two hours. It can switch between mopping and vacuuming with the press of one button. And, unlike other self-emptying robots that require you to empty the bin after each run, this one automatically emptys into a larger waste container above its charging dock.
It has a wide range of other features that make it a good choice for homes with a lot of space with its intelligent obstacle avoidance that utilizes the camera as well as processor-powered smarts to see obstacles. It's rarely tripped up or stuck during a cleaning process. In my tests it was the most effective at avoiding objects like power cables. It's not as precise in detecting pet waste, or other dangers.
2. Eufy RoboVac Hybrid X8
Eufy, owned by Anker, has become an established brand in the world of robots that are budget-friendly vacuums. However, it did not offer a model that could also mop. The X8 Hybrid is a new model that has a wide range of modern features and is able to compete with more expensive models.
The most significant selling point for Eufy with the X8 is its laser navigation. The X8 uses laser mapping technology that is more accurate than the previous Eufy devices. It takes less time to create an extensive map of your home. It also has the ability to store multiple maps. This is perfect for multi-floored homes.
The X8 is still a good vacuum on floors with no dust 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 good at grabbing edges and corners. Our tests revealed that it could only remove 90 percent of the fur on hard floors.
The basic mopping mode utilizes the same water reservoir as the vacuuming mode. This is ideal for spills that aren't too serious, but you cannot limit the amount of water that it uses. However, it does an excellent job of removing pet hair, with a better speed of pickup than the Roborock S7.
3. Miele RX2
Known for quietly effective home appliances, Miele's RX2 robot vacuum comes with outstanding cleaning power, beautiful design and great navigation. It has some oddities in its operation that keep it from being ranked as the best smart robot vacuum.
The RX2 comes with a dual-sensor mapping system which uses LIDAR to map the space, and a pair 3D scanning cameras for detecting and eliminating obstacles (such as furniture legs or pet waste). Once the room is mapped the app allows you to assign virtual no-go areas and favorite sections that the robot will clean automatically. You can also start a manual clean or manually change the cleaning mode, view live feeds from the cameras onboard and more from the main screen.
The sensors of the RX2 work well, registering furniture and other obstructions in real-time. The suction and sweeping abilities are outstanding, effectively taking away surface debris from carpets with medium pile and also removing embedded dust on bare floors. But it's not the most flexible robot available. It's not the greatest climber and has issues with transition strips made of metal.
Many people purchase a robot vacuum for the hands-off convenience of setting a schedule in an app and then forgetting about it for weeks at one time. However, it's essential that a robot is able to accomplish the task, which is the reason why our ZDNet staff looked over and tested a number of the most popular models to help you choose the best one for your home.
4. Shark ION
This budget robovac is a robot that looks like any other, but has some extra features and is more efficient. Its intelligent mapping system creates 2D and 3D maps of your home and uses them to avoid obstacles and navigate. It is able to detect common obstacles such as furniture legs and power cords in real-time. This combination of sensors along with a bump sensor, and an infrared drop sensor that keeps it off steps make it one of the fastest vacuums we've tested.
In our tests, it easily moved over large shag rugs and didn't get stuck on them (like the RoboVac 11s or Roomba 690). Its navigation capabilities were impressive. Its composite score Best self empty robot vacuum for carpet and bare flooring beats the competition and it was able to pick up 98.5 percent of the dirt and embedded dog hair from our laboratory test samples.
The controls are more basic than the competitors. There's an oblong cleaning button at the top and you can start it from the app, or by voice command with Alexa or Google Assistant. You can also set up a schedule for weekly or daily cleans, create areas that are not allowed to be cleaned, and check its cleaning history. Covered in stylish dark gray plastics, Ion feels sturdy and looks attractive in your home. Its rear dustbin is accessible for emptying, and taking out the filters is also simple.
5. Eufy 11S
If you're looking to buy a basic robotic vacuum that is simple and has no frills at a reasonable cost, the Eufy 11S could be a good choice. The model isn't equipped with smart features such as Alexa integration and digital mapping that are found in more expensive models. However, if you don't need these features, you can save money.
This robot is simple to install and use. It does not require a smartphone application or Wi-Fi pairing. However it does include the remote control that allows you to choose between various modes and adjust the suction levels. You can also manually set the robotvac to a cleaning schedule.
During our tests, the 11S was extremely efficient in cleaning pet hair and dirt from hard floors and in low-pile carpets. Its slim profile allowed it to get under low-hanging furniture and other items that some bulkier robots could not reach. It was able to get easily over thresholds of doorways and transition between floors of different types to another.
Like other robots, the 11S can be able to suck up objects such as cords, drawstrings on hoodies, and cat toys. The manufacturer suggests you prevent this from happening by keeping these objects off the ground and by using a cord organizer when you can. It also recommends cleaning the dustbin regularly by replacing the filters and washing or changing the brushes as needed.
6. iRobot Roomba 980
The Roomba is iRobot’s flagship robot vacuum. It's pricey, but it's also the best robot vacuum that you can buy. Its self-navigating capabilities and environmental mapping are something to behold. It has more advanced automation than most of its rivals, for instance the ability to create virtual boundary markers with its mobile application. Although its app is a little sluggish, and the 980 does spin a bit when crossing cables, it's still an extremely efficient robot vacuum.
We love the 980, because it makes use of its iAdapt2.0 navigation sensors and visual simultaneity localisation and mapping (or vSLAM) to store the floor plan of your home. It will use this information to create a consistent and efficient cleaning path for each cycle. The result is cleaner floors and a more efficient robot vacuum than most high-end robots.
Other features of the 980 include dual multi-surface brushes which grab dirt on hard floors and carpets and an ejector brush that spins to sweep debris into the robotic vacuum's bin. Its floor tracking sensors aid it navigate across furniture and along edges, while Cliff Detect keeps the Roomba from falling down the stairs. It also automatically returns to the base station to allow for recharges between sessions. Although the 980's battery lifespan and bin size isn't as impressive as other robot vacuums it's a reliable and solid machine that will keep your floors spotless for hours at a time.