Tania Heane

Best Robot Vacuum Cleaner and Mop

If you're looking to tidy up messes quickly, a robot vacuum cleaner and mop is the way to go. The top robot vacuums and mops that I tested had great mapping and navigation. They sucked up Cheerios and fake dog turds, as well as wires that were strung up.

You can also schedule cleaning chores with an app and monitor their progress.

1. Roborock S8 maxV Ultra

The Roborock S8 MaxV is the best robot mop and vacuum combination. It comes with the most recent features. This high-end vacuum is fast and agile, and it picked up pet hair and human dander almost perfectly in our Debris Pickup Test. It comes with a sleek application interface with a miniature map of your home, as well as buttons on the screen for manual control.

Another noteworthy feature of the S8 is its ability to adjust its cleaning mode based on the amount of dirt it encounters thanks to its Dirt Detection technology. It will clean its mopping pads more frequently if it encounters dust. Carpeted areas get the first priority when mopping with a damp mopping pad.

The mop roller has a number of other smart features, such as a dock that can be connected to your home plumbing system to wash and clean it without having to manually refill the mop. With the built-in voice assistant in the S8, you can use voice commands to set rooms cleaning options and granular control using only your voice.

2. Yeedi Cube

If you're looking for a hands-off robot vacuum with mopping capabilities, the Yeedi Cube is one of the more versatile options. It's one of a variety of combo robot vacuums that also include mops but comes at a lower price than most of the competition.

Like many robovacs Yeedi Cube requires a little bit of work to get started, including creating an account on the app of the manufacturer and connecting it to your WiFi network. After that, however, the robot can start cleaning and mopping easily.

It's important to keep in mind that the mapping process can take some time, and the Yeedi Cube may need a few attempts before it has an accurate picture of your living space. The object detection is hit-and-miss. It was able to skirt around furniture and other obstacles but got stuck on a looser rug with tassels, and needed to turn to free itself. However, these aren't major issues and the Yeedi Cube is still a ideal choice for those who want an all-in-one solution for cleaning.

3. Ecovacs Deebot X2 Combo Complete

The Ecovacs Deebot X2 Combo Complete is a home cleaning solution. Its advanced mopping features an inclination that is similar to hand scrubbing, which results in floors that are actually cleaned and not just being swept. The detachable stick vacuum is a game changer that enables you to reach spots even robot vacuums can't.

The model is basically the same as the popular X2 Omni, but with an a bit higher suction capacity of 8700Pa and some additional smart features. The upgraded RGBD sensor will learn to understand your home's surroundings better and provide dynamic obstacle avoidance. The app's smart features allow you to customize a number of settings including AI cleanings and virtual boundaries.

The X2 Combo also has self-preparation. Both the mop and vacuum robot vacuum best return to their charging base at the end of each task to clean their pads and empty the dust bins, and place debris in a self sealing bag. This helps to keep the system clean and prevents allergens from circulating. The battery life is long enough to remove large areas without the need for the battery to be charged mid-clean.

4. Eufy S1 Pro

As one of the more premium robot vacuum and mop models that are available, the Eufy S1 Pro offers impressive features for the price. It is equipped with a powerful 8,000 Pa suction power, a rotating brush for hard floors and carpets and an excellent obstacle-avoiding. It also features a unique mopping system, which utilizes a continuous roller filled with water to pick up dirt and deposit it in the water that is dirty tank.

Its navigation system performed well. It stayed clear of steps and walked close to walls without falling. However, it had trouble with fine engrained debris and wasn't always able to get rid of raised thresholds for rooms. Its operating noise is also high, so it may be a less reliable set-and-forget model than some.

The S1 Pro, like most robotic vacuums, comes with docking technology that allows it to replenish its clean water tank, empty the dust bin and wash and dry the mop, and then empty its mop pad. This makes upkeep easy and helps the S1 Pro to spend more time cleaning floors in regular schedules. Eufy's app lets you manage all of its functions. It gives you an easy overview and a variety of options for configuration.

5. Freo X Ultra

The Freo X Ultra robot vacuum/mower is one of the best automatic vacuum mowers and vacuums on the market. It provides amazing results when it comes to mopping and vacuuming. Its LIDAR mapping sensor is able to recognize furniture legs and other obstacles with a decent accuracy, and the app lets users fine-tune map coverage, create zones that are not allowed to enter, and set cleaning preferences. The Freo's brush is specifically designed to prevent hair from wrapping itself around it. This is a major problem with many robotic vacuums.

The Mop Mode also impresses, with Reuleaux triangular mop heads that rotate at 180 RPM and apply upward pressure of up to 12N. The mopping system also includes smart carpet detection, lifting these pads upward when they're close to soft surfaces to avoid contaminating them with.

The docking station acts as a hands-free maintenance centre that automatically washes and dry the mops, then refills them with detergent and distilled water. The base station also comes with integrated dust processing that compacts dust over 7 weeks of hassle-free operation unlike conventional robot vacuums that empty their dust bins each time they have to be cleaned.

6. S10

This robot is a few hundred dollars less than the S8 and does a fantastic job of keeping my home office clean. It also has the ability to reach the corners of my tiny apartment. It makes use of laser mapping and a camera to build an image of your area which allows it to know where not to go. And, unlike many vacuums that have mopping capabilities, it has object/obstacle detection that avoids items such as bowls and dog toys (but not poop!).

It also has some outstanding highlights, such as an automatic emptying dust bin, a mop pad that's self-washing and adjustable for water temperature and a side-reaching sweeper brush that can get to places that other mops don't. You can also customize the settings for each room and set up cleaning schedules.

It comes with the same multi-room smart mapping that is found in the S8 and is able to distinguish between laminate and carpets with high-pile rug. It can also avoid cleaning rooms that aren't filthy if you're trying to save time. It's an excellent option for those who have a variety of flooring in your home but aren't looking to spend the extra money on Roborock. Roborock with advanced mapping features.

7. Q5 Pro

If you're looking for a flexible robot vacuum and mop that is able to handle regular maintenance and touch-ups for wet messes, this robot is a great choice. It comes with a variety of features like a self-emptying dustbin, the water refill dock, and customizable settings in the app. It's surprisingly quiet and can move around furniture legs and socks effortlessly. It can't pick knots in the rug, and its battery drains quicker than other models we test.

With a price tag of less than $250 it's the Q5 Pro is a bargain-friendly powerhouse that packs serious suction and useful automation into a sleek design. It wasn't as efficient as the Roborock S8 MaxV Ultra in our tests for vacuuming however, it performed very well. It also offers a selection of cleaning options to suit your needs, from the low-power 'Quiet' option for lightweight debris to the more robust 'Turbo' mode that is ideal for carpeted rooms. It also has the capability to automatically remove and replace mop pads, without getting your carpets wet.

8. K10 Plus

The K10 Plus is a great robot vacuum and mop for people who live in tiny areas. It's very quiet and fast, and it does a great job of getting around tight spots. It's also extremely effective at removing pet hair off carpeting.

It's smaller than many of its competition however it doesn't compromise features. It has good suction power and can be programmed to take photos of each object it chooses (i.e. chew toys, socks), and mark them in the app as "not located', so that they are not picked up again during future cleanings. Its photos are encrypted and are not tied to your account.

It's great for vacuuming, but not as good in mopping. It uses disposable wet wipes you clip onto the bottom of the bot, and then it drags them around your floor. Compare this with the Roborock S8 MaxV Ultra and Narwhal models, which have water reservoirs that can automatically wash and reattach their mophead.