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Best Robot Vacuum Cleaner and Mop
If you need to clean up messes quickly and efficiently, a robot vacuum and mop is the best way to go. The best robot vacuums and mops I've tested are top-quality in navigation and mapping as well as the ability to remove Cheerios wires, tangled wires and fake dog turds, without leaving them behind.
They're also easy to use using an app that lets you schedule cleaning tasks and track what they're doing.
- Roborock S8 maxV Ultra
If you're searching for the most effective robot vacuum and mop with cutting-edge features take a look at the Roborock S8 MaxV Ultra. This top-of-the-line model is quick and agile, picking up debris like pet hair and human hair almost perfectly in our Debris Pickup Test. It features a sleek and elegant app interface that includes a mini-map of your home as well as buttons on the screen for manual control.
Another standout feature of the S8 is its ability to adjust its cleaning mode in accordance with dirt levels, thanks to its Dirt Detection Technology. It will stop and clean its mopping pad more frequently when it encounters dust, while prioritizing carpeted areas to be mopped with a damp pad.
It comes with a range of other smart features as well, including a different dock that connects to the plumbing in your home to clean and wash the mop roller without needing you to refill it manually. You can even use voice commands with the built-in voice assistant using the phrase "Hey Rocky" to specify rooms cleaning, modes and granular control options with your voice.
- Yeedi Cube
If you're looking to buy a hands-free robot vacuum with mopping capabilities, the Yeedi Cube is one of the more flexible options. It's one of many combinator robot vacuums that include mopping features that are also available at a lower cost than the competition.
As with most robovacs the Yeedi Cube also requires some work to get it started. This involves establishing an app account and connecting the device to your WiFi network. Once that's done the robot is able to begin vacuuming and mopping with ease.
It's worth noting that the mapping process takes a while and may take a few times before the Yeedi Cube has an accurate view of your space. Additionally the detection of objects can be difficult to determine It was able to skim over furniture and other obstacles but was stuck on a looser tassel rug and had to turn itself over to free itself. But these are minor issues and the Yeedi Cube is still a great option for those who want an all-in-one cleaning companion.
- Ecovacs Deebot X2 Combo Complete
The Ecovacs Deebot X2 Combo Complete is a home cleaning solution. Its innovative mopping system uses the rotation of the motion, which is similar to hand scrubbers. This results in floors being cleaned, not just being swept. The vacuum stick that can be detached is a game changer that can reach areas where a robot vacuum cannot.
This model is basically the same as the popular X2 Omni, but with an increased suction power of 8700Pa, and a few additional smart features. The RGBD sensor upgrade is able to learn your home and offer the ability to avoid obstacles in a dynamic manner. The smart app lets you customize the settings of your choice that include scheduling, AI cleanings, and setting virtual boundaries.
The X2 Combo is also self-prepping and has both the robot vacuum and the mop returning to their charging station after each job to wash their pads, empty their dust bins, and put the waste in the self-sealing bags. This keeps the system tidy and also stops allergens from circulating. The battery's life is enough to clean large areas without requiring the battery to be charged mid-clean.
- Eufy S1 Pro
As one of the more premium robot vacuum and mop models that we have reviewed, the Eufy S1 Pro offers impressive features for its price. It has a strong 8,000 Pa suction power as well as a rotating brush for hard and carpet floors and a great obstacles-avoiding. It also has a unique mopping method that uses a roller constantly misting with water to capture dirt and then deposit it into the dirty water tank.
Its navigation system was efficient. It avoided the stairs and was able to navigate close to walls without crashing. It was unable to handle fine particles and didn't always clear the thresholds in rooms. Its operating sound level is also quite high, so this model might not be as simple to set and forget as other models.
The S1 Pro, like most robotic vacuums, has a a docking system that allows it to refill its clean water tank, empty the dust bin, dry and wash the mop, and empty its mop pad. This makes maintenance simple and allows the S1 Pro to spend more time cleaning floors on an ongoing basis. You can control all of its functions through the Eufy app, which gives an easy overview and lots of configuration options.
- Freo X Ultra
The Freo X Ultra is one of the best robot mowers and vacuums available, and offers an impressive mix of mopping and vacuuming performance. The LIDAR mapping sensors can detect furniture legs, obstacles, and other obstacles with reasonable precision. The app lets users fine-tune the coverage of the map, establish no-go zones and modify their cleaning preferences. The main roller brush of the Freo is also designed to prevent hair from wrapping around it, which is a big pain point with many robotic vacuums.
The Mop Mode is impressive too, with Reuleaux triangular mop pads that spin at 180 RPM and can apply up to 12N of downward pressure. The mopping system also includes intelligent carpet detection, which lifts these pads upwards when they're near soft surfaces to avoid contaminating them with.
The docking station is an unmanned maintenance center that automatically washes and dries the mops, then refills them with detergent and distillate water. The base station comes with an integrated dust processing system that compacts dust and allows for 7 weeks of maintenance-free operation.
- S10
This robot is just a few hundred dollars more than the S8 and does a great job of keeping my home office tidy. It is also able to reach all corners of my tiny apartment. It uses laser mapping and a camera to make an image of your home which allows it to know which areas to avoid. And, unlike many vacuums with mopping capabilities it also has detection of objects and obstructions that avoids items such as dog toys and bowls (but not poop).
Other amazing features include a self-emptying dustbin as well as a mop that's self-washing, adjustable for water temperature, and a side-reaching brush that can reach areas that other mops cannot reach. You can also set your own cleaning schedule within the app and adjust the settings for each room in your home.
It has the same multi-room smart mapping as the S8 and can differentiate between laminate and carpets with high-pile carpets. It can also skip mopping rooms that are not dirty if you're looking to save time. If you have several types of flooring in your home and don't want to invest extra money on a Roborock with advanced mapping features this is a great option.
- Q5 Pro
This robot is a great option to consider if you're looking for a versatile robot that can do both regular maintenance and touch-ups for wet messes. It has a range of features that include a self-emptying dustbin as well as a dock that can be used for refilling water, and adjustable settings through the app. It's surprisingly quiet and can navigate between furniture legs and socks with ease. However, it can't remove the tangled tassels of rugs and it's battery drains faster than other models we tested in our tests.
The Q5 Pro, with a price of less than $250, is a powerhouse that offers powerful suction and convenient automation, all in a sleek and stylish. It wasn't as efficient as the Roborock S8 MaxV Ultra in our tests of vacuuming, but overall it did very well. It also comes with a selection of cleaning options to meet your needs, from the low-power 'Quiet' option for lightweight debris to the more powerful 'Turbo' mode for rooms with carpet. It even has the ability to automatically remove and reattach the mop pads, and not leave your carpets wet.
- K10 Plus
The K10 Plus is an excellent robot mop and vacuum cleaner that can be used in small areas. It's very quiet and fast, and it is a great choice for maneuvering around tight spaces. It's also excellent at removing pet hair from carpets.
It's smaller than its rivals however, it doesn't compromise any features. It has a good amount of suction power and it can be configured to take photos of each object it picks up (i.e., chew toys, socks) and mark them as 'not found in the app, so that they won't be removed during subsequent cleanings. The photos are secured and aren't linked to your account.
It is great at vacuuming, but it's not so well in mopping. It uses disposable wet wipes you clip to the bot's bottom, and then it drags them around your floor. Compare this to the Roborock S8 MaxV Ultra or Narwhal which have reservoirs of water, and can automatically wash and attach their mophead.