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Best Robot Vacuum and Mop Combos

Robot vacuums and mops have become more efficient, passing our cleaning tests and tackling a variety of floor types. Select models that allow you to select between a variety of modes, self-empty and clean stairs.

A lot of the top models are compatible with your smartphone. Find an application that lets you save schedules, maps and choose cleaning modes.

1. Eufy Omni S1 Pro

The gunmetal and gloss black Omni S1 Pro from Eufy is one of most impressive mop and robot vacuum combos available. It makes use of lidar to navigate making maps of rooms and floors.

When I tested the S1, it was quick to locate our downstairs, which has Linoleum flooring in the kitchen/dining room and bathrooms, along with medium-pile carpeting and a large area rug. It was able to drive close to walls without crashing into them, and was able to traverse raised room thresholds with no issue, though it occasionally was unable to navigate down stairs in a single move. The S1 also did a fantastic job cleaning hard floors, with its mop driving smoothly on its flat side against the floor and lifting its own weight when it reaches carpet or rug.

Before each mopping session, the docking station of the S1 automatically empties its dustbin and fills up its water tank with clean ozonated filtered water. The dock also includes a cleaning solution in the water to ensure deep cleaning. The S1 water tank can hold enough for 12 cleaning sessions, but this will vary depending on the frequency you use the mop.

Like all 2-in-1 robots, the S1 requires regular maintenance to keep it working efficiently. It is necessary to regularly wash out the dirty tank to keep it from becoming clogged. You'll also need to clean the swivel wheel and sensors regularly to prevent them from getting blocked by dust or dirt. Overall the S1 requires less maintenance than other combos.

2. Ecovacs Deebot X2 Combo Complete

Ecovacs All-in-one robot vacuum and mop is an efficient solution for cleaning. The robot vacuum is rated at 8700Pa of suction and comes with many innovative features, including full home mapping, voice control, and smart path-planning to avoid obstructions and cleans furniture. Its mopping capability is impressive. Rotating mop pads actually lift floors and scrub it, rather than simply moving a pad across the surface. The mops are also cleaned and dried at the base station, as required.

This robot combo is easy to install and use, with a simple interface that guides you through the process. It comes with an electric hand vacuum that can be recharged for those areas that the robot vacuums best can't reach and two water tanks that are automatically empty and refilled as required. It comes with a range of useful settings that allow you to fine tune your cleaning preferences.

The Deebot X2 Combo Complete does a good job at vacuuming, and has a powerful suction that easily removes most of the debris, and even smaller pieces of dust that other robots struggle with. Its navigation capabilities are quite good, though it could get stuck on small mats and rugs in my home (which you can alleviate by creating virtual boundaries within the app). The mopping feature is pretty excellent, too, with a pair of spinning mop heads that actually lift and scrub the floors, as opposed to simply dragging the pad across it. The mops are cleaned with heated water and dried in the base station as needed. Mops are also refilled from the top of the base station as needed.

3. Dreame X40 ultra

Dreame's X30 Ultra robot vacuum and mop was released earlier this year. But their latest flagship model comes with even more impressive features. It boasts fantastic cleaning results and hands-off maintenance making it a top contender for our best robot hoover robot hoover vacuum and mop list. Its superior mapping capabilities, RGB AI smart detection, and an expanded side brush will ensure an efficient, custom-designed clean is accomplished.

The X40 Ultra does an excellent job of vacuuming and removing large and small particles from hard floors as well as carpets. It cleaned the dirtiest places of our tests with ease, avoiding pet hairs and other mess. The sweeping capability of the machine is enhanced by a sidebrush that swings out in order to reach areas that are difficult to reach, and mop pads that run across baseboards.

Its navigation is smart that can navigate tight spaces and climbing the stairs without a hitch. It is able to move from one room to the next without having to reverse direction. This is useful for large homes with multiple rooms. Its obstacle avoidance is not as advanced than some competitors, and leaves a huge margin between obstacles. This can lead to missed spots.

The interface of the app is simple and streamlined. It should be simple to use for novice and experienced users. The app lets you schedule and control cleanings. You can also alter the suction power, mop settings, and look up 3-D and 2-D maps. You can control it via the app, Alexa or Google Assistant. You can also remotely control the X40 Ultra camera for real-time monitoring. But, you'll need a stable Wi-Fi connection in order to operate it via the app and external controls.

4. Roomba Q5 Pro

Robot vacuums are great at picking up dirt and debris, but they can't reach every speck of dust. It is important to clean frequently, every week. This is especially true for dust that accumulates in corners, on shelves and in crevices in your couch. Roborock's Q5 Pro is a 2-in-1 vacuum and mop designed to do exactly that. It's easy to connect to your home Wi-Fi network and it works with Alexa or Apple Siri.

The Q5 is an edgier version of the company's expensive S-series models, which include the flagship Roborock S8 MaxV Ultra. It is equipped with the same LIDAR mapping sensors, however it's less expensive because it doesn't have mopping capabilities and comes with an aluminum body.

Despite losing the ability to clean your floors, the Q5 has some of the best robotic mop and vacuum vacuum and mopping performance we've seen from a robot at this price. It has a strong suction of 5500Pa and an auto-empty system that means you don't have to empty the bin by hand each time. It also has a clever app that lets you set your floor's type and schedule cleanings. It also has an automatic vacuum and mop water tank refill and wash system that allows hands-free operation.

Its mops are also impressive, with 2700Pa of power that can tackle dust, dirt, and pet hair on carpets and hard floors. The Q5 is among the few robots we test that didn't have issues with high-pile carpets or area carpets, but it didn't remove cat litter or cable tangles and cable tangles, which isn't a surprise since it does not include AI-powered obstacle avoidance.

5. K10 Plus

K10 Plus is the quietest robotic vacuum we've ever tested. It also has a unique mapping system that allows it to reach tight spaces and corners that other vacuums cannot. This device also collects dust in a bigger dustbin which means you have to empty it less often. Additionally, it has washable filters that further lower the costs associated with using the device. The robot can also recognize carpets and increase suction when needed. You can also mark off areas you would like to be able to keep from using the app.