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7 Small Changes That Will Make The Difference With Your Best Robot Vacuums
Best Robot Vacuums and Mop Combos

A robot vacuum is the ideal device to keep an orderly home. It will nab pet hair, dust and other surface debris before it causes a bigger problem.

Some robots are able to sync with smart assistants such as Alexa or Google Assistant to provide a hands-free experience. Look for models that are rechargeable and continue cleaning where they left off.

1. iRobot s8

This smart robot mop and vacuum combo is an excellent choice for many households. It can be used to vacuum and mop and is extremely navigable using both GPS and laser sensors and has a wide range of controls and features accessible via the app. It comes with a useful feature which allows you to create cleaning zones in areas that require additional attention, as well as Keep Out zones in areas that you don't wish it to go. And, like all Roomba devices, it receives new software updates that make it even better over time.

It's costly but it's also one of the most advanced robot vacuums ZDNet has tested. It's got a huge battery that can vacuum all of your home in less than two hours. It also switches between mopping and vacuuming at the press of a button. It automatically emptys the dust bin above its charging station, unlike other self emptying robots which require you to empty the bin after each run.

It has a wide range of other features that make it a good option for most homes with its intelligent obstacle avoidance that utilizes both a camera and processor-powered smarts to see obstacles. It is rarely derailed or stuck during a cleaning cycle. In my tests it was the best at avoiding objects like power cables. It's not as precise in detecting pet waste or other hazards.

2. Eufy RoboVac X8 Hybrid

While the Anker-owned Eufy has made an impact in low-cost robot vacuums it hasn't previously offered an all-in-one model that can also mop. This is changing with the X8 Hybrid, which has an impressive suite of advanced features and can compete well against much more expensive models.

Laser navigation is the main selling point of this machine. Previous Eufy devices have built up a rough map of your home utilizing infrared sensors and bumping into objects however the X8's laser mapping technology is far more precise. It also takes significantly less time to build up an accurate map of your space and stores multiple maps, which is ideal for multi-floor homes.

The X8 is still a good vacuum on bare floors that can carry debris under its side brushes and into its 400ml dust bin with ease. The X8's tyres, despite having a circular shape, are very adept in grabbing corners and edges. Our tests revealed that it was able to remove 90 percent of the fur on hard floors.

The basic mopping mode uses the same water reservoir as the vacuuming mode. This is ideal for spills that are not too serious, but you cannot control the amount of water that it uses. It does a good job in removing pet hair. It has a higher rate of pick-up than the Roborock S7.

3. Miele RX2

The company is known for its quiet home appliances, Miele's RX2 robot vacuum has excellent cleaning power, stunning design and excellent 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 technique that uses a LIDAR to map an area and a pair of 3D scanning cameras for detecting and eliminating obstacles (such as furniture legs or pet waste). After the room has been mapped it is possible to designate virtual no-go areas and sections that you would like to be the robot. You can also alter the cleaning options, begin cleaning manually or watch live feeds of the onboard cameras from the main screen.

The sensors of the RX2 work well in registering furniture and other obstructions in real-time. Its sweeping and suction power are top-of-the-line cleaning up surface debris from carpets of medium pile and dust on floors with no floor. It's not the fastest robotics on the market. Like many others it's not a very good climber and is prone to problems with things like thresholds made of steel transition strips.

Some people buy robot vacuums for the convenience of setting up a schedule using an app, and then forgetting about them for weeks. It's important that a robot is capable of the task and that's why our ZDNet staff has tested and looked over some of the most popular models in order to help you choose the best one for your home.

4. Shark ION

This budget robovac is a robot that looks just like the other, but comes with some extra features and a better performance. Its smart mapping system generates 2D and 3-D maps of your house and makes use of them to navigate around and avoid obstructions. It is able to detect common obstacles like furniture legs and power cords in real-time. This combination of sensors with a bump detector and an infrared sensor that keeps the vacuum from stepping on steps makes it one our most agile vacuums.

It was able to walk over the thick shag carpets and didn't get stuck (unlike the RoboVac 11s, or Roomba 690-). Its navigation capabilities were impressive. Its composite score for flooring and carpet was higher than the competition, and it picked up 98.5% of dirt and embedded dog hair that we tested in our lab samples.


The controls are more basic than those of the competition's. There is a cleaning button on the top and you can start it by using the app or by voice commands using Alexa or Google Assistant. You can also schedule weekly or daily cleanings, create no-go zones and check its history of cleaning. Covered in stylish dark gray plastics, Ion feels sturdy and looks stylish in your home. The rear dust bin is easy to access for emptying and cleaning the filter is just as simple.

5. Eufy 11S

If you're looking for a simple robotic vacuum that is simple and has no frills for a reasonable cost, the Eufy11S might be your best bet. It lacks some of the more advanced features, like digital mapping and Alexa integration, which are available in higher-end models, however, if you don't require these functions, you can save some cost with this model.

This robot is easy to use and set up. It does not require a smartphone app or Wi-Fi connection, however it does have the ability to control the remote with a remote that allows you to select between different modes and alter the suction level. It also allows you to manually turn off the robovac during scheduled cleaning.

In our tests, we discovered that the 11S was extremely efficient at cleaning dirt and fur from hard floors and low-pile carpets. Its slim profile allowed it to get under furniture and other low objects that more bulkier robots were unable to reach. It could also easily get over thresholds for doors and change between floors and another.

Like other robots, the 11S can take in some objects, such as cords hoodie drawstrings and cat toys. The manufacturer suggests that you can prevent this by keeping these objects off the floor and by using an organizer for cords if you can. It also recommends that you clean the dustbin, replace the filters, and wash or change the brushes when necessary.

Roomba 990 by iRobot

The Roomba 980 is iRobot's flagship robot vacuum. It's costly, but it's the best robot vacuum that you can purchase. Its self-navigation and environmental mapping is a marvel to behold. It has more advanced automation than the majority of its competitors, including the ability to create virtual boundary markers with its mobile application. It's a dependable robot vacuum, even though its app is a bit sluggish and the 980's wheels spin out when it comes across cables.

One thing we really like about the 980 is that it makes use of its iAdapt 2.0 navigation sensors as well as visual simultaneous localisation and mapping technology (or vSLAM) to remember the floor plan of your home. It will use this information to create a consistent and efficient cleaning path through each cycle. The result is cleaner floors and a more efficient robot vacuum than many high-end robotics.

Other features of the 980 include dual multi-surface brushes which grab dirt from hard floors and carpets, as well as the spinning brush that sweeps debris into the robotic vacuum's bin. Its floor tracking sensor helps it navigate through furniture as well as along edges and steps. Cliff Detect prevents the Roomba from falling. And it automatically returns to its base station for easy recharges between sessions. The bin capacity and battery life of the 980 aren't as impressive as some other robot vacuums. However, it's an extremely reliable and sturdy machine that will keep floors clean for many hours.

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