Best Robot Floor Cleaner

Robot mops work better than remote vacuum cleaners which require you to clean your floor before they can do their job. They are also better at cleaning near edges and thresholds.

The iRobot Combo j5+ is our top pick. It scored high in CR's mopping and vacuuming tests. It can maneuver through obstacles in the home and clean hardwood floors as well as low-pile carpets.

iRobot Roomba Combo i5

This robot vacuum and mop is among the most versatile machines from iRobot. It comes with a standard bin for dry waste, and a separate tank for wet. The tank is easy to fill and will alert when it is empty. You can also buy an concentrate of cleaning solution that is factory-compatible to use with this device.

It does a great job of navigating floors and avoiding obstacles. It comes with an adjustable mop that prevents carpets from getting wet. It also excels in removing pet hair off various floor surfaces. It is loud and doesn't perform as well as competitors when it comes to picking up dirt and debris on bare floors.

The Roomba Combo i5 makes a ideal choice for those looking for a powerful vacuum cleaner that can also mop without any additional equipment. It is an ideal fit for homes that don't have carpeting and are mostly made of hard flooring. It is however not the best option for homes with lots of stairs or rooms that have a lot of carpet. It's costly however its features and performance are worth the cost.

It employs the its own patent-pending Dirt Detect Technology to detect areas with a heavy buildup of dirt, and then cleans them more thoroughly than any other 2-in-1. It also has advanced navigation, which allows it to navigate in neat rows and completely cover walls of a room. The mop pads can be cleaned and reused up 30 times.

Create your own personal cleaning schedule with the iRobot Home app or using your voice assistant1. Use the iRobot app to add rooms in order to avoid during future mopping sessions and set the schedule for your Roomba Combo i5.

The iRobot Combo j5+ offers an option that is more affordable than the i7 and J9 models. It has similar mop models with the patented dirt detection system as well as powerful vacuuming. The iRobot J5+ is a great performer in our mopping and vacuuming stress test however, it is not as efficient as the Ecovacs Deebot X2 Omni. This makes the Combo j5+ a more versatile choice.

iRobot Roomba Combo j5+

The iRobot Roomba Combo j5+ is an all-in-one robot floor cleaner that can vacuum and mop your floors at the same time. It features a sophisticated navigation system that allows it map out your house and adapt to various ground types. This allows for efficient cleaning from one room to the next. It can also identify obstacles like furniture, walls and pet toys. It also comes with a specialized mopping pad that can take care of footprints, dirt, and dust on one-of-a-kind surface types.

Unlike other all-in-one robot floor cleaners, the Combo j5+ can mop and vacuum at the same time without having to swap bins or using different settings. Simply connect the mop, fill the combo bin with water or a compatible cleaner and it will get to work. You can also control the robot via voice commands if you connect it to Alexa or Siri-enabled devices. Additionally, the Combo J5+ is built to recognize more voice commands than other 2-in-1 models.

When it comes to cleaning the Combo J5+ performs admirably on both hardwood floors and carpets. It has a powerful, 4-stage cleaning system that sweeps up any debris, then mops the floor, and then cleans up the dirt. This ensures an efficient, thorough clean that makes your floors appear like new.

You can set up No Mop Zones in the iRobot App or make use of voice assistants* in order to avoid soaking your carpets. Mopping Intelligence helps keep carpets dry, by detecting damp mop pads and lifting them off carpeted areas.

This robotic floor cleaner is easy to maintain and has minimal cleaning requirements. The brushes must be cleaned occasionally to clear out hair and other debris and the side brushes can be wiped down to prevent the clogging. You will also have to replace the filter on a regular basis.

The iRobot App comes with a broad variety of features and options to make cleaning as easy as possible. You can schedule your cleaning sessions, view your cleaning history and modify your settings. Additionally, the iRobot app can give you an in-depth report of the areas you have cleaned in your home. It also helps you assess the health of your waste bin and battery. The app is free and compatible with all iOS and Android devices.

Narwal Freo X Ultra

A highly-highest rated robot vacuum high-quality, highly-functional Gen 4 robot vacuum and mop that has a new approach to design and functionality, the Freo X Ultra is a well-made machine. The $1400 list price might be difficult to swallow, however, it is usually available to make it more affordable. The unit is beautiful and the base station takes up very little space in the corner of an area.

The design of this robot addresses the issues we've faced with other robotic mop and vacuum units, such as brushes that get caught in hair and the vacuum brush not being able enough to reach the flooring beneath furniture. The sweeping performance is impressive on carpets and bare flooring. The vacuum/mop system is equipped with a high amount of debris collection, and the mop can soak up floors that are not soiled.

The mops utilize a clever system that cleans along the edges of walls and around furniture. The robot is able to avoid the bulkier obstacles like food bowls, toys backpacks, and shoes without any difficulty. But it can become stuck or become entangled with smaller and flatter objects, such as shoelaces USB cables and pens.

We used this automatic hoover robot to vacuum and mop a variety of pile rugs, FLOR carpet tiles, and hardwood floors within a large, open house floor plan. With FREO Mind enabled, it vacuumed and mopped a 90m2 area in about 170 minutes which is about the average for Gen 4.

Certain features differentiate this robot from other robots in its class. The Freo X Ultra has a array of sensors, software, and hardware improvements engineered to keep it at the top of its category. It claims 3.5 hours of autonomy in environments of up to 260 square meters.

You can alter a variety of functions with the Freo app, including the frequency at which the robot is back to the base station as well as its mopping frequency and power (silent or smart) and mopping humidity. The app can identify heavily dirty spots and create a cleaning route. It can also dispensate detergent or raise the carpet pads.

Other impressive features include a clear display on the robot's underside and a dock door that is convenient to open. The Freo X Ultra vacuum and mop is perfect for home and apartment owners who want to reduce their chores and keep their home clean.

Miele Scout RX3

Miele is no slouches in the robot vacuuming world and is renowned for quality and innovation. The new Miele robot is designed to take it to the next level with smart features and top-notch cleaning performance.

The RX3 features a dual-suction system smart mapping system that includes 3D mapping and cameras that send an image in real-time to your smartphone. The powerful four-stage cleaning system offers excellent dust pickup on hard and carpet floors, while its easy-to-use side brushes that swing out and dual suction channels clean in corners. Its 8.5 cm height lets it reach under furniture with low levels. Front cameras and infrared sensor assist in navigating barriers, thresholds and obstructions with ease.

The Scout RX3 impressed us in our tests on how well it was able to clean baking powder around corners and baseboards. Its suction of 2,500 Pa was a bit weaker than some other robots, however, it moved swiftly and was extremely quiet. It didn't mop, and its clean pad was a challenge to attach. It also couldn't handle dried-on dirt.

Its app is a little basic with no advanced features such as multiple cleaning modes and automated scheduling. It does support Alexa however, its voice controls aren't particularly clear or responsive. It's also flaky when it comes to getting back to the charging station following an outing -- other robots can follow a previous route or even follow a wall until they get to their destination, but the RX3 just bumbles about until it finally gives up and sends a message of failure to your phone.

We also experienced issues with the intelligent features of the device, such as its mapping feature as well as digital stay-out zones. It was effective in keeping our shoes and furniture legs away however it could easily get hung up on cables, socks and rug. We didn't include the Scout RX3 on our Best Buy list. The Scout RX3 offers a good price and impressive performance. It's worth a look as an alternative to the traditional uprights.