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Best Robot Vacuum Cleaner and Mop

Robotic vacuum cleaners and mops are the best way to quickly clean up mess. The top robot vacuums and mops that I tested had excellent mapping and navigation. They sucked up Cheerios and fake dog turds as well as wires that were tangled.

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 was able to pick up pet hair and human dander almost flawlessly in our Debris Pickup Test. It also has a smart-looking app interface with a mini map of your house and some on-screen buttons for manual control.

The S8’s Dirt Detection Technology enables it to adjust the cleaning mode based on the level of dirt. It will wash its mopping pads more often if it encounters dust. Carpeted areas are given priority for mopping using a damp mopping pad.

The mop roller has many other smart features, including docks that connects to the plumbing system in your home to clean and wash it without having to manually refill the mop. You can even use voice commands with the S8’s built-in voice assistant using the phrase “Hey Rocky” to specify rooms cleaning, modes and granular control options with your voice.

2. Yeedi Cube

If you’re looking to buy a hands-free robot vacuum that can mop, the Yeedi Cube is one of the more flexible alternatives. It’s one of many combo robot vacuums with mopping features that are also available at a lower cost than the competition.

Like all robovacs, the Yeedi Cube also requires some work to get started. This involves establishing an app account and connecting the device to your WiFi network. After that, however, the robot can start vacuuming and mopping with ease.

It is important to remember that the mapping process could take some time, and the Yeedi Cube may need a couple of attempts before it can get an accurate picture of your space. The object detection feature is hit-and-miss. It was able to skirt around furniture and other obstacles, however, it got stuck on a looser rug with tassels, and had to flip over to free itself. These are minor issues and the Yeedi Cube remains a great choice for robotvacuummops those in need of an all-purpose cleaning tool that can do all of the above.

3. Ecovacs Deebot X2 Combo Complete

The Ecovacs Deebot X2 Combo Complete is a three-in one home cleaning solution. Its advanced mopping features the ability to rotate in a manner similar to hand scrubbing which results in floors that are truly cleaned and not just swept. The vacuum stick that can be detached is an absolute game changer that can reach areas where a robot vacuum cannot.

This model is basically identical to the popular X2 Omni, but with an increased suction power of 8700Pa, and a few additional intelligent features. The upgraded RGBD sensor is able to learn your home’s surroundings better and provide dynamic obstacle avoidance. The smart app lets you customize a variety of settings that include scheduling, AI cleanings, and setting virtual boundaries.

The X2 Combo is also self-prepping by having both the robot vacuum and mop returning to their charging base after each task to clean their pads, empty their dust bins, and put the waste in bags that self-seal. This keeps the system clean, and stops allergens from circulating. The battery lifespan is long enough to handle large spaces without requiring a recharge mid-clean.

4. Eufy S1 Pro

As one of the more expensive robot vacuum and mop models that are available, the Eufy S1 Pro offers impressive features for the money. It has an impressive 8,000 Pa suction, a moving floor brush for carpets, and a fantastic obstacle-avoiding. It also features a unique mopping method, which utilizes a continuous roller filled with water to pick dirt and place it in the dirty water tank.

Its navigation system performed well. It avoided the stairs and was able to navigate close to walls without falling. It struggled with fine debris and didn’t always clear the raised thresholds in rooms. Its operating noise is also quite high, so it may be less of a set-and-forget model than some.

As with most robotic vacuums and mops the S1 Pro comes with a docking station that lets you refill its clean water and empty its dust bin and mop pad, and wash and dry its mop. This makes maintenance simple and allows the S1 Pro spend more time cleaning floors in accordance with a regular schedule. You can control all of its functions using the Eufy app, which gives an easy overview and lots of options for configuration.

5. Freo X Ultra

The Freo X Ultra is one of the most premium robot mowers and vacuums available, and offers impressive mixed vacuuming and mopping performance. The LIDAR mapping sensors can detect furniture legs, obstacles, and other obstacles with a reasonable precision. The app allows users to fine-tune the coverage of the map, create no-go zones, and even alter the cleaning preferences. The main roller brush of the Freo is also engineered to prevent hair from wrapping around it, which can be a big pain point with many robotic vacuums.

The Mop Mode is impressive too it comes with Reuleaux triangular mop heads that spin at 180 RPM and can apply up to 12N of downward pressure. The mopping system is also equipped with intelligent carpet detection, lifting the pads up when they’re close to soft surfaces to prevent contamination of the carpet.

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

6. S10

A few hundred dollars more than the S8, this robot does an excellent job at keeping my home office clean and can also tackle the corners of my tiny apartment. It uses laser mapping system and camera to create a 3D map of your home, so it knows what to stay clear of. It also has a detector for objects and obstructions that will stay clear of things like dog bowls and toys (but not the poop) unlike most vacuums.

It also comes with other standout features, including the self-emptying dustbin, 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 can’t reach. You can also set up cleaning schedules in the app and set custom the settings for each room in your home.

It comes with the same multi-room smart mapping feature as the S8 and is able to distinguish between laminate and carpets with high-pile carpets. If you’re looking to cut down on time, it will skip mopping in rooms that aren’t soiled. If you have a wide range of flooring in your house and don’t wish to spend additional money for a Roborock that has advanced mapping capabilities, this is a great option.

7. Q5 Pro

If you’re looking to find a multi-functional robot vacuum and mop that is able to handle regular maintenance and touch-ups on wet messes, this little robot is a great option. It comes with a variety of features including a self-emptying dustbin as well as an additional water refill dock, and adjustable settings within the app. It’s surprisingly quiet, and it can navigate around furniture legs and socks with ease. However, it can’t remove the tangled tassels of rugs, and its battery drains quicker than other models we tested in our tests.

With a price tag of less than $250 it’s the Q5 Pro is a bargain-friendly machine that packs a lot of suction and a handy automation into a sleek. It didn’t score quite as well in our vacuuming and mopping tests like the more expensive Roborock S8MaxV Ultra however, it did very well overall. It comes with a variety of cleaning modes, ranging from the low power ‘Quiet mode which is suitable for small debris to the more powerful “Turbo mode” for carpeted areas. It can even automatically remove and reattach the mop pads, without getting your carpets soaked.

8. K10 Plus

The K10 Plus is an excellent robot vacuum and mop that can be used in small areas. It’s extremely quiet and speedy, and it is a great choice for getting around tight spots. It’s also extremely effective at removing pet hair off carpets.

It’s smaller than most of its rivals however it doesn’t compromise features. It has a decent amount of suction power, and it can be configured to take photos of any object it comes across (i.e., chew toys or socks) and mark them as ‘not found’ in the app so that they don’t get taken up in subsequent cleanings. Its photos are encrypted, and are not tied to your account.

It’s great at vacuuming, but it’s not so well in mopping. It makes use of disposable wet wipes that you clip to the bottom of the bot, and it basically drags them around the floor. Compare this with the Roborock S8 MaxV Ultra and Narwhal that have water reservoirs and automatically wash and reattach their mophead.