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The Best Robot Vacuum and Mop Combo

A robot vacuum/mop combo is the ideal option for pets who shed fur. This machine can vacuum and mop and even dry and clean its own mop pads.

It also has 8,000Pa suction, which is the most of any robot that we've evaluated. It can also set up cleaning schedules and save your house's maps from its app.

1. Ecovacs Deebot X2 Omni

The X2 Omni robot vacuum-mop is the most recent in the Ecovacs line of hybrid robot vacuum mops. This model that is dry and wet comes with the upgraded AIVI 3D2.0 lidar system Ecovacs, which gives enhanced mapping and obstruction-free operation. It uses dual-laser LiDAR which is similar to what is used in self-driving cars and is able to scan up to 32 feet wide by 270 degrees. This translates to more accurate mapping, faster response time, and better cleaning accuracy.

It also has a rotating mopping pad constructed of chenille, which makes it much easier to scrub difficult areas more effectively than traditional mop. In my tests the X2 Omni took just over a minute to wash its pad before getting to work, and I noticed it was much more accurate than other models that seemed to follow a gridded path around rooms. It was able navigate corners and edges of my rooms, and also make "Zambani patterns" across the middle of the room. It also returned to its OMNI station on a regular basis to empty the dust bin and wash the mop with hot water prior to beginning another clean-up job.

Like other Ecovacs products The X2 Omni is easy to set up and start using. It takes only a few minutes to put the dock in place, plug it in and connect it to your Wi-Fi network at home. After that, you can launch the app and begin with your first task of cleaning. I was able to modify my floor plan in about 15 minutes. This included creating restricted areas for mopping and sweeping, reworking the placement of furniture that is mounted on walls and much more. The X2 Omni was impressive in my tests. It scored highly in the areas of pet hair removal as well as debris removal, and also had near-perfect results for edge and crevices cleaning.

2. Deebot T10 Omni

If you need a powerful combination of vacuuming and mopping then check out the ECOVACS Deebot T10 Omni. It is the most advanced of the T-line offered by the brand and features the OZMO Turbo2.0 mopping system that makes use of a dual-spinning brush to provide better cleaning than traditional scrubbers. It comes with YIKO, which is a natural language processing system that is a first of its kind. It can 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 can't switch from mopping to vacuuming in one run. The two modes require that you attach and take off the mop heads as needed, which is fine for most homes, but not an ideal choice for those with busy lifestyles.

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

This robot vacuum and mops comes with a large docking system that lets you clean the mop pads automatically using cool water for the mop pads. It also features an auto-emptying 3L bag that's easy to replace, and hot air drying for quick and easy maintenance. It also has a large water tank that allows for frequent washing and drying between mopping runs.

Deebot T10 has an integrated wash tray into its base, similar to other mopping robots. It makes use of the wash tray to wash and dry the mop pads while using them. However, it doesn't have an open tray, which means that dirty water dust, dirt and other grime build up on the bottom of the tray over time.

3. RoboVac X8 Hybrid

This is the first model of mopping from Anker that is renowned for its robot vacuums. It has upgraded intelligence with multiple map support, LIDAR scanning and twin-turbine technology that automatically adjusts for the surface you are cleaning. It's a mid-range cleaner that's stylish even if its claim of being a one-stop shop for floor cleaning doesn't come true.

The X8 Hybrid appears to be an ordinary robotic cleaner from the top. It is a circular design with the sweeping wheels, as well as an elevated sensor. On the other side there's a motorized floorbrush and one side brush that moves dust from the edges into the main artery of its' mouth.' It's smaller than the main brushes of the iRobot Roomba S9 which I found made it easier to reach under chairs and couches.

Its mapping system is reasonably sophisticated that allows you to create no-mop zones, as well as specific cleaning zones. However it tends to bump into things (including its own charging dock) and isn't always great in climbing over rugs. It was effective in getting pet hair off of the floor. In our tests, it picked up 89.5 percent of cat litter.

While it's controllable via the app and the app, the X8 Hybrid also comes with a series of physical buttons on its base that allow you to choose a cleaning mode, and turn the robot on/off. Additionally, you can use these to set no-go zones as well as see maps in real-time. It's also a bit chatty and will inform you of what it's going to do next (start cleaning) or notify you if something isn't working.

4. ILIFE A4s

This high-tech model can remove pet hair, kibble, and other debris with great effectiveness. It can also move effortlessly around furniture legs. It also comes with an impressive feature set that includes two cleaning modes as well as a self-emptying dock and a real-time obstacle avoidance system. It is Wi-Fi-enabled and is best controlled through the Neato app, where cleanings can be scheduled and the overall maintenance requirements are monitored. The X2 Omni is a great option for homes with large spaces that have a mix of hard and carpet flooring. However it will require some planning ahead to avoid getting caught on power cables, toys, or other unexpected obstructions.

This robot was very successful in our tests on hardwood floors and food particles. It was able to pick up everything from a single rice grain to a variety of dog food pieces, with just one pass. It had some trouble with rugs, but generally speaking the vacuum cleaner is perfect for large rooms that have both types of flooring as well as a mix of pets.

The A4s Pro is expensive but it's an excellent buy for people who want to be able to leave the house hands-free so they can do other things or take care chores. The A4s Pro also offers a useful auto cleaning mode that boosts suction power to handle tough spills and dirt and it is equipped with batteries that power the ElectroWall that lets you place boundaries where the robot is not allowed to be allowed to enter.

This budget-friendly choice from a popular upstart brand is the cheapest model we've tested to date and offers an outstanding value for price. The basic navigation system employs a super-basic random pathing algorithm that isn't equipped with room mapping capabilities, making it less efficient than the other models on this list. It's still able to get under furniture and into the corners. Mopping mode was very effective in our tests, picking up stray hair and other debris.

5. Shark iQ

Shark's iQ may not be as sturdy as the Roomba S9, but it does better overall at getting rid of pet hair on all surfaces. It does a better job of cleaning carpets with low piles as well as floor surfaces that are bare. It also makes use of intelligent-pathing navigational software to improve mobility. It also allows you to send it to a specific room, and its advanced suite of automation features include no-go zones and scheduling. It also allows you to pause and restart cleaning sessions which is ideal for homes that have pets.

Its self cleaning brushroll prevents knots and holds up to 30 day's worth of dirt. It comes with angled side brushes to reach into corners and a multi-stage filter system to capture dust, allergens, and dander.

The iQ robot vacuum for dog hair vacuum is well-built and feels solid. It has an app on your smartphone that allows you to change the vacuum's settings and schedule cleaning sessions in advance. The app also lets you see the iQ's remaining battery life and receive notifications via push for any issues it encounters during a cleaning session. You can make use of your voice to control it with an Amazon Alexa or Google Assistant device or, if you don't have either devices, you can mark zones with physical boundary strips.

The iQ is good for cleaning floors that aren't clean and is able to do a decent job on carpets that are sagging and low-pile. However it's not able to provide the same level autonomy as our top choices. It's also expensive and its ongoing costs can add up over time.