The Best Robot Vacuum and Mop Combo

For pets with shedding fur, a robot vacuum/mop combo is among the best floor cleaning solutions. The machine can vacuum and mop and even dry and clean its own dual mop pads.

It also has the greatest suction power of any robot we have examined, with 8,000Pa. It can also organize cleaning schedules and save maps of your home from its app.

1. Ecovacs Deebot X2 Omni

The X2 Omni robot vacuum-mop is the latest in Ecovacs range of hybrid robot vacuum mops. This model that is dry and wet includes the updated AIVI 3D2.0 lidar system Ecovacs, which gives improved mapping and obstruction avoidance. It uses dual laser LiDAR, which is similar to the one used in self-driving vehicles. It can scan a space up to 32 feet across by 360 degrees. This translates to more accurate mapping as well as faster response time and greater cleaning accuracy.

It also features an adjustable mopping pad made of chenille fabric. This makes it easier to scrub tough areas than traditional mops. In my tests the X2 Omni took just over one minute to wash its pad before getting to work, and I noticed that it was much more accurate than the previous models, which seemed to follow a grid path around rooms. It was able to navigate around corners and edges of my rooms, and also make "Zambani patterns" across the middle of the room. It also returned to its OMNI station frequently to empty the dust bin and clean the mop using hot water prior to beginning another cleaning job.

The X2 Omni is just as easy to use and set up as the other Ecovacs products. Snap the dock into position, plug it in and pair it with your WiFi network at home. It only takes a few minutes. You can then open the app to begin your first cleaning task. I was able dive into the settings and personalize my floor plan within about 15 minutes, including creating restricted areas for mopping and sweeping, reworking my wall-mounted furniture layouts, and much more. The X2 Omni was astonished during my tests, scoring excellent scores in debris removal and pet hair cleaning, as well as near-perfect results for cleaning crevices and edges.

2. Deebot T10 Omni

The ECOVACS T10 Omni is an extremely powerful mopping and vacuum cleaner. It is the most advanced of the brand's T-line and features a new OZMO Turbo 2.0 mopping system that utilizes dual-spinning brushes to provide more effective cleaning than traditional oscillating scrubbers. It has YIKO, a natural language processing technology that is the first of its kind. This allows it to respond to a variety of voice commands. You can use the ECOVACS app to map your home, establish cleaning schedules, and alter settings.

The main drawback of the T10 Omni is that it's unable to switch between mopping and vacuuming in one run. The T10 Omni has two modes that require you to attach mop heads and take them off according to your needs. This is great for the majority of households, but not for people who have a busy schedule.

The Deebot T10 is a fantastic robot vacuum that produces impressive results. It removed more than 96% of debris from our hardwood floors. This is a remarkable performance. It also did an excellent job with tile and carpet, removing over 99percent of dirt and robot vacuum mops dust.

This Linsar Robot Vacuum: 2-in-1 with Powerful Suction vacuum and mops has a large docking system that lets you clean the mop pads automatically using cool mop pads. It also has an auto-emptying 3L bag which is easy to replace, and hot air drying for fast and easy maintenance. It also comes with a large tank of water that allows it to be washed and dried more often between mopping sessions.

Like many other mopping robots like the Deebot T10 Omni, it features a wash tray in its base that rinses and dries its mop pads as it utilizes them. It doesn't have a removable tray, so dust, dirt and other grime can slowly build up at the bottom.

3. RoboVac X8 hybrid

This is the first mopping model from Anker that is renowned for its robot vacuums. It is equipped with upgraded intelligence with multiple map support, LIDAR scanning and twin-turbine technology that adjusts automatically to the type of surface you're cleaning. It's a tempting mid-range robot vacuum cleaner, even if it doesn't meet its promise to be an all-in-one solution for floor cleaning.

The X8 Hybrid appears to be an ordinary robotic cleaner from the top. It has a circular shape with the sweeping wheels, as well as an elevated sensor area. Turn it upside down, however there's an electric floor brush as well as one side sweeper brush that carries dirt from the edges of the machine into the main path of the robot's'mouth'. It's a little smaller than the main brushes of the iRobot Roomba S9 which I found made it easier to reach under couches and chairs.

Its mapping system lets you create no-mop zones and specific cleaning zones. It has a habit of bumping into things, including its own charging station, and isn't very good at climbing over carpets. It was capable of picking up pet hair on bare floors however, and in our tests, it took in 89.5 percent of cat litter, which is higher than all but the most powerful robots we've examined.

The X8 Hybrid is controlled via an app, however it also has a set of physical buttons at its base. These buttons let you choose the cleaning mode, or turn the robot on/off. These buttons can be used to establish zones that are not allowed to be visited and to view real-time maps. It's a bit chatty, too, and will inform you of what it's going to do next ("start cleaning") or warn you that something's wrong (it isn't able to charge, for instance).

4. ILIFE A4s

This model is high-tech and sucks up pet hair, kibble and other debris with top-notch effectiveness and effortlessly moves around furniture legs. It also comes with an impressive feature set that includes two cleaning modes and a self-emptying dock and a real-time obstacle-avoiding technology. It's Wi-Fi enabled and best controlled through the Neato app which allows cleaning to be scheduled and the overall maintenance requirements are monitored. The X2 Omni is a great option for homes with large spaces that have a mixture of carpet and hard floors. However, it will need some planning ahead to avoid getting caught by toys, power cables, or other unintentional obstructions.

This robot was very successful during our tests on hardwood floors and food particles. It was able to pick up everything, from one rice grain to a variety of dog food pieces, with just one pass. It had some trouble with rugs, but in general this vacuum cleaner is great for large rooms that have different flooring types and a mix of pets.

It's a bit expensive but if you're able to handle the cost this is a great option for those who want to leave their home completely free to perform other tasks or take care of chores. The A4s Pro has a convenient auto-cleaning mode that boosts suction to get rid of tough dirt or spills. It also includes a battery-powered ElectroWall to set boundaries for the robot.

This budget-friendly choice from a well-known upstart brand is the cheapest model we've tested yet and offers an incredible value for price. Its navigation system is basic and uses a super-basic random pathing algorithm and lacks room mapping capabilities, making it less time efficient than other models on this list. However it's still able get under furniture and into corners, and its mopping mode was very effective during our tests it picked up pet hair and other debris effortlessly.

5. Shark iQ

Shark's iQ isn't quite as robust as the Roomba S9, but it does better overall at cleaning up pet hair on all surfaces. It is more effective of cleaning carpets with low piles and floor surfaces that are bare. It also makes use of smart-pathing navigational software for greater maneuverability. It also lets you send it to a specific room, and its advanced set of automation features include no-go zones as well as scheduling. It allows you to pause and restart cleaning sessions making it ideal for homes with pets.

Its self-cleaning brushroll helps prevent knots from pet hair and other debris and its self-emptying bagless dock station can store up to 30 days of dirt prior to needing to be cleaned. It comes with of side brushes that are angled to reach into corners and a multi-stage filter system that captures dust, allergens and dander.

This robot vacuum is well-built and feels solid. It has an app for smartphones which lets you alter the vacuum's settings and schedule cleaning times ahead of time. The app lets you see the remaining battery life of the iQ and also receive push notifications in the event of any issues during the cleaning session. You can make use of your voice to control the device using an Amazon Alexa or Google Assistant device, and if you don't have either of those options, you can mark areas with physical boundary marker strips.

The iQ is good in cleaning floors with no dirt and it does an adequate job with carpets that are sagging and low-pile. However it's not able to provide the same level autonomy as our top picks. It's also expensive and the recurring costs can become expensive over time.