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The Best Robot Vacuum and Mop Combo

For pets that shed fur, a robot vacuum/mop combo is among the best vacuum mop for pet hair floor cleaning solutions. The machine can mop, vacuum and clean its own dual mop pad.

It also has the most suction power of any robot we've examined, with 8,000Pa. It can also save your home's maps and schedule cleaning schedules using its app.

1. Ecovacs Deebot X2 Omni

The X2 Omni robot vacuum-mop is the latest model in Ecovacs line of hybrid robot vacuum mops. This wet/dry model is equipped with the latest AIVI 3D2.0 lidar system from Ecovacs, which provides improved mapping and obstruction avoidance. It uses dual laser LiDAR, which is similar to that found in self-driving vehicles. It can scan a space up to 32 feet by 360 degrees. This means more precise mapping, faster response time, and better cleaning accuracy.

It also has a rotating mopping mat made of chenille. This makes it easier to scrub hard areas than traditional mop. In my testing the X2 Omni took just over a minute to wash its pad before getting to work. I also noticed that it was much more accurate than previous models that were able to follow a grid-like route around rooms. It was able navigate corners and edges of my rooms, and also make "Zambani patterns" across the middle of the room. It returned to its OMNI Station regularly to empty the dust bin and wash the mop with hot water before beginning another task of cleaning.

The X2 Omni is as easy to use and set up as the other Ecovacs products. It takes just a few minutes to secure the dock into place, plug it in, and pair with your Wi-Fi network at home. After that, you can start the app and get started with your first task of cleaning. I was able to dive into the settings and customize my floor plan in about 15 minutes, incorporating zones that are restricted for sweeping and mopping, reworking my wall-mounted furniture placements, and so on. The X2 Omni was impressive during my tests. It scored well in the areas of pet hair removal as well as debris removal. It also achieved near-perfect results in edge and crevices cleaning.

2. Deebot T10 Omni

The EcoVACS T10 Omni is a powerful mopping and vacuum machine. It is the most advanced of the T-line from the company and comes with the OZMO Turbo2.0 mopping system that uses dual-spinning brush for better cleaning than the traditional scrubbers. It also comes with YIKO integrated, a first-of-its kind natural language processing technology that allows it to respond to a range of voice commands. You can use the ECOVACS app to map your home, create cleaning schedules, and alter settings.

The biggest con with the T10 Omni is that it can't switch between mopping and vacuuming in a single run. The two modes require you attach and remove mop heads as needed, which is fine for most homes, but isn't a good fit for people who have a busy schedule.

The Deebot T10 Omni is a fantastic robot vacuum and delivers impressive results in our tests on pet hair. It removed more than 96% debris from our hardwood floors. This is a remarkable performance. It did an excellent job on tiles and carpets cleaning up 99% of dirt.

This robot vacuum and mops comes with large docking systems that allows for automatic cleaning using cool water for the mop pads. It also has an auto-emptying 3L bag that is easy to replace, and hot air drying for quick and simple maintenance. It also has a huge water tank that permits more frequent rinses and dries between mopping runs.

The Deebot T10 features a wash tray that is built into its base, which is similar to other mopping robots. It makes use of the wash tray to wash and dry its mop pads while it is using them. It doesn't have a removable tray, so dirt, dust and other grime will gradually build up at the bottom.

3. RoboVac X8 hybrid

This is the first mopping model made by Anker which is well-known for its robot vacuums. It offers enhanced smarts, multiple map support and LIDAR scanning, as well as twin-turbine suction technology that adapts to the surface you're cleaning. It's a tempting mid-range robot vacuum cleaner however it doesn't exactly live up to its promise to be the ultimate source for floor cleaning.

The X8 Hybrid appears to be a standard robotic cleaner from the top. It is a circular design with sweeping wheels, and an elevated sensor area. Turn it upside down, however, and you'll find an electric floor brush and a single side sweeper brush which pushes dirt from the edges of the machine into the main path of the robot's 'mouth'. It's a little smaller than the main brushes of the iRobot Roomba S9 which I found made it easier to reach under chairs and couches.

The mapping system is quite sophisticated that allows you to create no-mop zones as well as specific cleaning zones. It has a habit of hitting objects like its charging station, and isn't the best at climbing over carpets. It did a great job of removing pet hair on bare floors, though, and in our tests it picked up 89.5 percent of litter, which puts it ahead of any of the most powerful robots we've tested.

The X8 Hybrid is controlled via an app, however it also has physical buttons at its base. These buttons allow you to select the cleaning mode, or turn the robot off/on. These buttons can be used to create areas that aren't allowed to enter and look up maps in real-time. It's a bit chatty as well, and will inform you of what it plans to do next ("start cleaning") or alert you that something's wrong (it isn't able to charge, for example).

4. ILIFE A4s

This model of high-tech vacuum is able to pick up pet hair, kibble and other debris with great efficiency. It also moves effortlessly around furniture legs. It also comes with an impressive feature set that includes two cleaning modes, a self-emptying dock, and a real-time obstacle-avoiding technology. It's Wi-Fi-connected and best controlled through the Neato app which allows cleaning to be scheduled and the overall maintenance requirements are monitored. The X2 Omni is a great option for homes with large spaces that have a mixture of hard and carpet flooring. However, it will need some planning in advance to avoid getting caught by electrical cables, toys or other obstacles that might be unexpected.

In our tests of hardwood floors and kibble, this robot performed well and was able to pick up everything from a single grain of rice up to many pieces of dog food in one go. It had a bit of difficulties transitioning to rugs however, in general, this vacuum cleaner is perfect for large rooms with both types of flooring and a mix of pets.

The A4s Pro is a bit expensive however it's a great purchase for those who want to be able to leave the house hands-free so they can take on other tasks or take care chores. The A4s Pro also offers a handy auto cleaning mode that automatically boosts suction power to handle tough spills and dirt and it comes with batteries that power the ElectroWall that lets you set boundaries that the robot isn't permitted to access.

This budget-friendly choice from a popular upstart brand is the cheapest robot vacuum for pet hair we've tested to date and offers an exceptional value for the money. Its navigation system is based on a basic random pathing algorithm and it's not able to map rooms. This makes it less efficient than the other models on this list. It's still able to get under furniture and into the corners. Its mopping mode was very effective in our tests and picked up hairs that were straying and other debris.

5. Shark iQ

Shark's iQ isn't as well-built as the Roomba S9, but it does a better job overall in getting rid of pet hair on all surfaces. It does a better job of cleaning carpets with low piles as well as bare floors. It also makes use of the smart-pathing software for better maneuverability. It also allows you to send it to a specific area, and its advanced suite of automation features include no-go zones as well as scheduling. It lets you stop and resume cleaning making it ideal for homes with pets.

Its self-cleaning brushroll prevents tangles with pet hair and other debris, and its self-emptying dock station can hold up to 30 days of dirt before needing to be cleaned. It comes with of side brushes that are angled to reach into corners and a multi-stage filter system to capture dust, allergens and dander.

This robot vacuum is well-built and feels solid. It has a smartphone application that allows you to change the settings of your vacuum and schedule cleaning times ahead of time. The app allows you to view the iQ's remaining battery life and send 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 If you don't have either options, you can mark zones with physical boundary strips.

The iQ is great in cleaning floors with no dirt, and it does well on carpets with low pile and shaggy edges. However, it doesn't offer the same level autonomy as our top choices. It's also costly and the recurring costs can add up over time.