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The Best Robot Vacuum and Mop Combo

A robot vacuum/mop combination is the ideal option for pets that shed fur. It can mop, vacuum and clean its own mop pad with dual mop pads.

It also has the greatest suction power of any robot we've tested, at 8,000Pa. It also can save your home's maps and set cleaning schedules from its app.

1. Ecovacs Deebot X2 Omni

The X2 Omni robot vacuum-mop is the latest model in Ecovacs range of hybrid robot vacuum mops. This model is dry and wet. It comes with the upgraded AIVI 3D2.0 lidar system Ecovacs, which gives improved mapping and obstruction avoidance. The system is equipped with dual laser LiDAR, which is similar to that used in self-driving vehicles. It can scan a space up to 32 feet across by the 270-degree angle. This translates to more precise mapping, quicker response times, and higher cleaning accuracy.

It also features a rotating mopping pad made of chenille fabric. This makes it much easier to scrub difficult areas more effectively as opposed to traditional mopping. During my testing, the X2 Omni took just over an hour to wash its pad and begin work, and I noticed that it was more precise than the previous models, which seemed to follow a grid route around rooms. It was capable of navigating my room's by the corners and edges as well as create an "Zambani pattern" that ran up and down the middle of the room. It also returned to its OMNI station on a regular basis to empty the trash bin and wash the mop with hot water prior to beginning another task of cleaning.

Like other Ecovacs products The X2 Omni is simple to set up and begin using. It takes just minutes to put the dock in place, plug it in and connect it to your home Wi-Fi network. Then, you can launch the app to start your first cleaning project. I was able to customize my floor plan in about 15 minutes. This included creating limited areas for mopping and sweeping, reworking the placement of wall-mounted furniture and much more. The X2 Omni performed admirably during my tests. It scored high in the areas of pet hair removal as well as debris removal, and was near-perfect in its results for edge and crevices cleaning.

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 offered by the company and comes with the brand new OZMO Turbo2.0 mopping system that makes use of a dual-spinning brush to provide better cleaning than traditional scrubbers. It also has YIKO built-in, a unique natural language processing technology that allows it to respond to a wide range of voice commands. You can use the ECOVACS app to map your home, establish cleaning schedules, and alter settings.

The main flaw of the T10 Omni is that it can't switch between mopping and vacuuming in a single operation. The T10 Omni has two modes that require you to attach mop heads to and from the vacuum depending on your requirements. This is fine for the majority of households, but not so for those who lead busy lives.

The Deebot T10 is a fantastic robot vacuum that gives impressive results. It was able to remove more than 96% of the particles we tossed at it our hardwood flooring and floors, which is a remarkable performance. It did a great job on carpets and tiles and removed the majority of dirt.

This robot vacuum and mops comes with a large docking system that allows for automatic cleaning using cool mop pads. It also has an auto-emptying 3L bag that's easy to replace, and hot air drying for fast and easy maintenance. It also has a large reservoir of water that allows it to be rinsed and dried more often between mopping sessions.

As with other mopping robots, the Deebot T10 Omni comes with a wash tray at its base, which rinses and dries the mop pads as it utilizes them. It doesn't have a tray that can be removed, which means that dirt, dust and other grime will gradually build up at the bottom.

3. RoboVac X8 Hybrid

This is the first model of mopping from Anker that is renowned for its robot vacuums. It has improved smarts, multiple map support and LIDAR scanning, as well as twin turbine suction technology that adjusts to the surface you're cleaning. It's a tempting mid-range robot vacuum cleaner although it can't meet its promise to be an all-in-one solution for floor cleaning.

The X8 Hybrid appears to be a standard robotic cleaner from the top. It has a circular shape with sweeping wheels, and an elevated sensor area. Flip it over, however, and you'll find an electric floor brush as well as one side sweeper brush which pushes dirt from the edges into the main path of the robot's 'mouth'. It's a little smaller than the main brushes on the rival iRobot Roomba S9, which I found makes it easier to fit under couches and chairs.

Its mapping system allows you to create no-mop zones and specific cleaning zones. It has a tendency of bumping into things such as its charging station, and isn't the best automatic vacuum for pet hair at navigating over carpets. It did a great job of removing pet hair from floors that were bare, though, 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 tested.

The X8 Hybrid is controlled via an app, but it also has physical buttons located at the base of the. These buttons let you choose a cleaning mode or turn off the robot. Additionally, you can use these to set no-go zones as well as see maps in real-time. It's a bit chatty, as well, and will tell you what it plans to do next ("start cleaning") or even warn you that something's wrong (it isn't able to charge, for instance).

4. ILIFE A4s

This high-tech vacuum model can pick up pet hair, kibble and other particles with impressive efficiency. It also moves effortlessly around furniture legs. It comes with a feature set that is impressive, which includes two cleaning modes as well as an automatic docking station, and a real-time obstacle avoidance system. The device that is Wi-Fi-connected can be controlled via the Neato App which schedules cleanings and maintenance needs are monitored. The X2 Omni is a great choice for large homes that have a mixture of carpet and hard floors. However, it will need some planning in advance to avoid getting caught on power cables, toys, or other unintentional obstructions.

In our tests of hardwood floors and kibble it performed well and picked up everything from a single grain of rice to multiple pieces of dog food in one go. It had a bit of difficulty transitioning to carpets, but in general this vacuum cleaner is ideal for large spaces with different flooring types and a variety of pets.

The A4s Pro is expensive however it's a great buy for people who want to to leave the house without hands so that they can do other things or do chores. The A4s Pro has a convenient auto-cleaning mode that boosts suction to tackle difficult dirt or spills. It also has a battery-powered ElectroWall to set boundaries for the robot.

This budget-friendly model from a well-known new brand is the cheapest we've ever tested and offers incredible value for the money. The basic navigation system is based on a basic random pathing algorithm and it lacks the ability to map rooms. This renders it less efficient than other models in this list. However it's still able to navigate under furniture and into corners and its mopping feature worked very well in our testing, picking up stray 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 getting rid of pet hair on all surfaces. It is more effective of cleaning carpets with low piles as well as floors that are not covered. It also uses intelligent-pathing navigational software to improve maneuverability. It can be positioned to a particular area and includes a variety of advanced automation features, including no-go zones and schedules. It also allows you to suspend and restart cleaning sessions, making it perfect for homes that have pets.

The self-cleaning brushroll eliminates knots and holds up to 30 days of dirt. It comes with angled side brushes to reach into corners, as well as a multi-stage filter system to capture dust, allergens, and dander.

The robot vacuum is built well and feels solid. It works with an app for smartphones which lets you alter the vacuum's settings and schedule cleaning sessions ahead of time. The app lets you check the remaining battery life of the iQ, and send push notifications if it encounters any problems during a cleaning session. You can also control it using your voice with an Amazon Alexa device or Google Assistant device. If you don't own either of these devices you can mark the boundaries of your area with physical boundary lines.

The iQ excels at cleaning bare floors, and is able to do a decent job on carpets with low pile and shaggy edges. However it doesn't provide the same level of autonomy as our top selections. It's also costly, and its recurring costs can become expensive over time.