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Best Robot Vacuum Cleaner and Mop
Robot vacuum cleaners and mops are a great method of quickly cleaning up messes. The best robot vacuums and mops in my tests have top-notch mapping and navigation and are able to pick up Cheerios wires, tangled wires and fake dog turds without leaving them behind.
They're also user-friendly with an application that lets you plan cleaning tasks and check on how they're doing.
1. Roborock S8 maxV Ultra
The Roborock S8 MaxV is the best robot mop and vacuum combination. It is equipped with the latest features. This top-of-the-line vacuum is fast and agile and picked up human hair and pet hair almost flawlessly in our Debris Pickup Test. It also has a smart-looking app interface with a miniature map of your home and a few buttons on the screen to control the device manually.
The S8's Dirt-Detection Technology allows it to alter the cleaning mode according to dirt levels. It will stop and wash its mopping pad more often when it comes across dust, while prioritizing carpeted areas for mopping with a damp pad.
The mop's roller has a number of other smart features, such as docks that connects to the plumbing system in your home to wash and clean it without needing to refill the mop. You can also use voice commands to control the built-in voice assistant, saying "Hey Rocky" to specify rooms cleaning, modes and granular controls with your voice.
2. Yeedi Cube
The Yeedi Cube offers a variety of options for those looking for a hands free robot vacuum that can also mop. It's one of a variety of combo robot vacuums that also feature mops however it's priced at a cheaper price than most of the competition.
Like all robovacs, the Yeedi Cube requires a little bit of work to start, including setting up an account on the manufacturer's app and connecting it to your WiFi network. Once that's done, though the robot is able to begin mopping and vacuuming with ease.
It's important to note that the mapping process may take some time, and the Yeedi Cube may need a couple of attempts before it can get an accurate image of your room. In addition the object detection is unpredictable; it was able to skirt furniture and other obstacles, but was stuck on a loose tassel rug and had to flip it over to get free. But these are minor flaws, and the Yeedi Cube is still a excellent choice for those who need an all-in-one cleaning companion.
3. robotic hoovers Complete
The Ecovacs Deebot X2 Combo Complete provides a three-in-one cleaning solution. Its advanced mopping features an inclination that is similar to hand scrubbing which results in floors that are truly cleaned, not just swept. The vacuum stick that can be detached is a game changer that can reach areas where robot vacuums cannot.
This model is basically the same as the popular X2 Omni, but with an a bit higher suction capacity of 8700Pa and other clever features. The upgraded RGBD sensor is able to learn your home's surroundings better and provide dynamic obstacles avoidance. The smart app allows you to modify a range of settings including AI cleaning and virtual boundaries.
The X2 Combo also has self-preparation. Both the mop and vacuum robot return to their charging base at the end of each task to clean their pads, empty the dust bins and put the debris in a self sealing bag. This helps keep the system tidy and prevents allergens recirculating. And its battery life is long enough to cover large areas without the need for a recharge during cleaning.
4. Eufy S1 Pro
As one of the more expensive robot vacuum and mop models that we have reviewed, the Eufy S1 Pro offers impressive features for the price. It comes with a powerful 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 which uses a rolling device that is continuously sprayed with water to collect dirt, and then dump it into the dirty water tank.
Its navigation technology was effective and was able to navigate close to walls without crashing and avoiding stairs. However, it had trouble with fine-grained debris and was not always able to remove raised thresholds in rooms. Its operating noise level is also high, and it could be less of a "set-and-forget" model than others.
Like most robotic vacuums and mops, the S1 Pro comes with a docking station that lets you refill its clean water, empty its dustbin and mop pad, as well as wash and dry its mop. This makes maintenance simple and allows the S1 Pro spend more time cleaning floors in line with a regular schedule. Eufy's application lets you control all its functions. It gives you clear information and plenty of configuration options.
5. Freo X Ultra
The Freo X Ultra robot vacuum/mower is among the top mowers and vacuums on the market. It provides impressive results in mopping and vacuuming. The LIDAR mapping sensors can recognize furniture legs, obstacles, and other obstacles with reasonable accuracy. The app lets users fine-tune the coverage of the map, create no-go zones, or customize cleaning preferences. The Freo's roller brush was designed to prevent hair from wrapping around it. This is an issue with a lot of robotic vacuums.
The Mop Mode also impresses, with Reuleaux triangular mop heads that spin at 180 RPM while applying upward pressure of up to 12N. The mopping system has smart carpet detectors, which raise the pads when they are near soft surfaces to prevent contamination.
The docking station acts as an automated maintenance center that is able to wash and dry the mops, and refills them with detergent and distillate water. The base station features an integrated dust removal system that compacts dust, allowing for 7 weeks of uninterrupted maintenance.
6. S10
This robot is a few hundred dollars less expensive than the S8 and does a great job of keeping my office tidy. It can also reach the corners of my small apartment. It uses a laser mapping camera and laser 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 can avoid things like toys and dog bowls (but not Poop) unlike most vacuums.
It has other great highlights, such as the self-emptying dust bin, a mop pad that's self-washing and adjustable for water temperature and a side-reaching brush that can reach areas other mops miss. You can also alter the settings for each room, and set up cleaning schedules.
It comes with the same multi-room smart mapping as the S8 and can differentiate between carpets and laminate with high-pile carpets. And, if you want to save time, it can skip cleaning rooms that aren't dirty. If you have a variety of flooring in your home and don't want to invest additional money for a Roborock with 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 can handle both regular daily maintenance and touch-ups for wet messes, this robot is a good choice. It comes with a variety of features that include a self-emptying dustbin as well as a dock that can be used for refilling water, as well as customizable settings via the app. It is surprisingly quiet and is able to easily move around furniture legs or socks. It's unable to pick up the tangled tassels of a rug and its battery drains more quickly than other models we've test.
The Q5 Pro, with a price of less than $250, is a powerhouse that offers a powerful suction and convenient automation in a sleek design. It didn't score quite as well in our vacuuming and mopping tests like the more expensive Roborock S8MaxV Ultra however, it performed very well overall. It comes with a variety of cleaning options, ranging from the low power 'Quiet mode which is suitable for small debris to the powerful Turbo mode for carpeted areas. It even has the ability to automatically remove and reattach the mop pads, without getting your carpets soaked.
8. K10 Plus
The K10 Plus is an excellent robot mop and vacuum cleaner that can be used even in small areas. It's extremely silent and fast and can maneuver tight spaces efficiently. It is also very good in removing pet hair from carpeting.
It's smaller than many of its rivals however it doesn't sacrifice features. It has good suction power and can be configured to take photos of each object it finds (i.e. chew toys socks, chew toys), and mark them in the app as 'not located' so that they won't be picked up again during future cleanings. The photos are encrypted and aren't tied to your account.
It does a fantastic job of vaccuming but isn't as effective at mopping. It makes use of disposable wipes that are clipped onto the bottom of the bot and drags them across the floor. Compare this to the Roborock S8 MaxV Ultra or Narwhal which have water reservoirs and will automatically wash and attach their mopheads.