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The Best Robot Vacuum and Mop Combo

For pets that shed fur A robot vacuum/mop combination is among the best floor cleaning options. This machine can vacuum, mop and clean its own mop pad with dual mop pads.

It also has 8,000Pa suction which is the highest of any Bagotte 4-in-1 Robot Vacuum Cleaner: Mop Boost And Navigation we've evaluated. It also can save maps of your home and create cleaning schedules through 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 wet-dry model is equipped with Ecovacs' new AIVI 3D 2.0 lidar system that offers better mapping and obstacles avoidance. It uses dual laser LiDAR, similar to that found in self-driving vehicles. It can scan that is up to 32 feet by 360 degrees. This translates to more accurate mapping and faster response times and better cleaning accuracy.

It also has a rotating mopping mat made of chenille, making it easier to scrub hard areas than traditional mopping. During my tests the X2 Omni washed its pad in less than a second and then got to work. I noticed that it was more accurate than other models that seemed to follow the grid of rooms. It was capable of navigating my room's with its corners and edges as well as make a "Zambani pattern" across the center of the room. It returned to its OMNI Station on a regular basis to empty the dustbin and clean the mop using hot water before beginning another task of cleaning.

The X2 Omni is just as easy to use and set up as other Ecovacs products. Simply snap the dock into place then plug it in and pair it with your home WiFi network. It takes just some minutes. After that, you can launch the app and start with your first cleaning project. I was able to dive into the settings and modify my floor plan in less than 15 minutes, including creating zones that are restricted for sweeping and mopping as well as reworking my wall-mounted furniture placements, and more. The X2 Omni did a great job during my tests, with excellent scores for the removal of pet hair and debris cleaning, as well as close to perfect results in cleaning crevices and edges.

2. Deebot T10 Omni

The EcoVACS T10 Omni is an extremely powerful mopping and vacuum machine. It is the most sophisticated of the T-line from the company and features the brand new OZMO Turbo2.0 mopping system, which uses dual-spinning brush for better cleaning than traditional scrubbers. It also comes with YIKO built-in, a first-of-its-kind natural language processing tech that lets it respond to a variety of voice commands. You can make use of the ECOVACS app to map your home, set up cleaning schedules, and alter settings.

The most significant issue with the T10 Omni is that it can't switch between mopping and vacuuming in one run. Both modes require that you attach and remove the mop heads as needed and is suitable for most homes but not an ideal choice for those with busy lifestyles.

However, the Deebot T10 Omni is a superb robot vacuum that has impressive results in our tests for pet hair. It removed more than 96% of the debris from our hardwood flooring. This is a fantastic performance. It also did a fantastic job on tile and carpet and tile, getting rid of more than 90% of dirt and dust.

This robotic mop and vacuum comes with an enormous docking station which offers cool water auto-cleaning for its mop pads, auto-emptying into a 3L bag that's simple to replace, and hot-air drying for quick and easy maintenance. It also has a huge water tank that allows for more frequent rinses and dry between mopping runs.

The Deebot T10 features an integrated wash tray into its base, similar to other mopping robots. It uses the wash tray to rinse and dry the mop pads when it is using them. However, it doesn't come with an open tray, which means that dirty water, dust, and other grime gradually builds up in the bottom of the tray over time.

3. RoboVac X8 hybrid

While the Anker-owned Eufy is well known in the field of robot vacuums but this model is its first foray into the world of mopping. It offers enhanced smarts, multiple map support, and LIDAR scanning, in addition to twin-turbine suction technology that adjusts to the surface you're cleaning. It's a great mid-range robotic vacuum cleaner however it doesn't quite deliver on its promise of being a one-stop shop for floor cleaning.

The X8 Hybrid looks like a regular robotic vacuum cleaner from the top with its circular shape, sweeping wheels and an elevated area for sensors. On the other side, you'll see a motorised floorbrush as well as a single side brush that pushes 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 to be easier to access under chairs and sofas.

Its mapping system lets you define no-mop areas as well as specific cleaning zones. However it tends to hit things (including its charging dock) and isn't always great in climbing over rugs. It was great at picking up pet hair from bare floors. In our tests, it picked up 89.5 percent of kitty litter.

Although it's controlled through the app it's also controllable via the app. X8 Hybrid also comes with physical buttons on its base that allow you to choose the cleaning mode and turn the robot on/off. These buttons can be used to create zones that are not allowed to be visited and to look up maps in real-time. It's a little chatty, as well, and will let you know what it's going to do next ("start cleaning") or warn you that something's wrong (it does not have enough power to charge, for example).

4. ILIFE A4s

This model of high-tech vacuum can pick up pet hair, kibble, and other particles with impressive effectiveness. It also moves effortlessly around furniture legs. It also comes with a remarkable 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, where cleanings can be scheduled and overall maintenance needs be monitored. The X2 Omni is a great option for homes with large spaces with a mix of carpet and hard floors. However, it will need some planning in advance to avoid getting entangled with electrical cables, toys or other unintentional obstructions.

The Bagotte 4-in-1 Robot Vacuum Cleaner: Mop Boost And Navigation performed well during our tests on hardwood floors and food particles. It was able to pick up everything, from one rice grain to several pet food pieces in just one pass. It did have some issues with rugs however, generally speaking, this vacuum cleaner is great for large rooms that contain different flooring types as well as a mix of pets.

It's a bit expensive however, if you are able to manage the price, it's a great purchase for those who want to be able to leave their homes free to do other tasks or to take care of chores. The A4s Pro also offers a useful auto cleaning mode that boosts suction power to handle difficult spills and dirt, and it includes a battery-powered ElectroWall which allows you to place boundaries where the robot is not allowed to enter.

This budget-friendly robot from a popular new brand is the most affordable we've ever tested and offers an outstanding value for the money. The basic navigation system is based on a very basic random pathing algorithm, and it's not able to map rooms. This makes it less efficient than other models in this list. It's still able to get under furniture and in the corners. And its mopping mode performed very well in our tests, picking up stray hair and other debris.

5. Shark iQ

Shark's iQ isn't quite as well-built as the Roomba S9, but it does a better job overall in getting rid of pet hair from all surfaces. It is more effective of cleaning carpets with low piles as well as floor surfaces that are bare. It also uses intelligent-pathing navigational software to improve maneuverability. It also lets you send it to a specific room, and its advanced suite of automation features includes no-go zones as well as scheduling. It allows you to pause and resume cleaning sessions, making it perfect for homes with pets.

Its self cleaning brushroll prevents tangles and can hold up to 30 days of dirt. It also comes with an assortment of angled side brushes that go deep into corners, and its multi-stage filter system is able to capture dust, dander, and allergens for a cleaner air.

This vacuum feels solid and well-constructed, and it works with a smartphone app which lets you alter the settings of your vacuum and schedule cleaning sessions ahead of time. The app allows you to check the remaining battery life of the iQ, and send push notifications if it encounters 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 devices, you can mark areas with physical boundary strips.

The iQ does a decent job of clearing bare floors and does a decent job with shaggy and low-pile carpet however, it doesn't have the same level of autonomy as our top picks. It's also expensive and its ongoing costs can become expensive over time.