The Best Robot Vacuum That Mops

Noah Pinsonnault is a product review analyst for the Home Care and Cleaning Lab at Good Housekeeping.

He evaluates and tests cleaning equipment. His main focus is robot vacuums, and mopping combinations. These multitaskers can be ideal for those who are looking to remove mopping from their to-do lists. Some models have superior navigation and obstacle avoidance. Some wash and refill mopping pads to ensure a hands-free clean.

The Eufy S1 Pro

If you're looking to buy a robot vacuum that also mops then this is the model you should go for. It's smaller than other models on this list, making it easier to navigate in tight corners and under furniture. It features a 220 degree lidar, which when combined with its 3D Matrix camera system gives it some of the most effective navigation and obstacle avoidance I've ever seen in a robotic vacuum. It has a 4600mAh battery that can last for up to 170 minutes if mopping and sucking are set to standard mode. (It can run longer when it is set to turbo). It will even return to the dock to top up its battery halfway through a clean.

It's extremely quick and does a great job of cleaning my two-bedroom apartment. It vacuums the carpeted areas extremely quickly, and hardwood floors in the hallways, and living room in a single pass. Its 8,000pa motor is able to remove dirt as well as pet hair and poop effortlessly. Carpet detection automatically increases power when it detects carpets and the dual side brushes help to clean debris from corners.

The mopping performance is a little less impressive, though not by much. The mop's rotating motor spins at a high rate and is pushed down with 2.2lbs of force, easily scraping away dirt and stains. I've noticed that the front arms extend out slightly more than other robots, which can be helpful to get into tight corners and on baseboards. The same front arms can also be used to scoop up larger objects like books and broken toys.

The S1 Pro is also one of the quietest robot mops and vacuums I've tried. It doesn't make as loud of a sound when mopping or vacuuming and is quieter than the Narwal Freo X Ultra or RoboRock S7. The only downside is that the S1 Pro must use a specific cleaning solution to perform mopping, and is separate from the vacuum. It is easy to install and performs well. However should you purchase this robot vacuum solely for mopping purposes you must be aware of this.

The Roborock Q Revo

The Q Revo stands apart from the majority of robot mop vacuums which mops in its class. It is a powerful cleaner with a variety of features.

The device comes with an efficient cleaning system that incorporates LiDAR sensor technology and an RGB camera. This enables it to map out the house, find furniture and other obstacles. This information can be used to clean effectively and efficiently. This results in a thorough, consistent clean that is also quite quick.

The Q Revo DuoRoller mop pad little effort.

The Matrix Plus is a 2-in-1 robot vacuum and mop that is, it can do mopping and vacuuming. The robot is divided into two components which include a dry bin and water tank that can be snapped in and out and a mopping module that has microfiber pads. Separate modules for vacuuming and mopping may seem a bit old-fashioned however, they mean you don't have to think about changing disposable bags or refueling the water tank.

The Matrix Plus performed well at vacuuming and mopping. Its greatest feature was its precise floorplan map that it uses to create an outline for cleaning. This made it easy for the Matrix Plus to navigate around furniture rug, furniture and other obstacles. The app also offers the option of setting "No-Go zones" as well as virtual barriers, which can help to shield certain areas of your home from being scrubbed with mop.

We also noticed that the Matrix Plus did surprisingly well at picking up pet hair. It was able capture some of the hair our cats shed, and even made it into the nooks and crannies on our stairs where other robots that vacuum and mop have struggled. It was quiet and had some nice jingles that let you know when it was about to start or finished its work.

The biggest flaws were its lack of sophistication and the need to change out the modules whenever switching between vacuuming and mopping. The app can't keep multiple maps. This can be an issue if your house has several floors. The Matrix Plus is a good choice for people who want a smart robot that can perform both vacuuming and mopping.

The Yiko X1 Omni

The X1 Omni is the most expensive robotic hoovers vacuum that is able to mop in our review, however it also has unique features that are worth taking into consideration. The X1 Omni's main draw is its enormous dock that doubles as the robot's charging base and the housing for two 4-liter water tanks, a clean sink and the 2.5-liter dust bin that is automatically eliminates.

The base has a few control buttons, which allow you to manually start a cleaning task and then recall the robot or run the dock’s auto-emptying procedure. Press two of the buttons to turn off the child lock, which is a nice option for parents concerned about kids tinkering with the vacuum.

The X1 Omni, like other robotic vacuums uses its camera to detect obstacles and furniture in its path. It will steer clear of them. Its True Mapping 2.0 navigation system will map your home 10 times faster than standard laser detection systems and is four times more accurate in recognizing objects.

Unfortunately, this means that the X1 Omni will sometimes get so entangled with an obstacle--such as an electrical cord dangling across a rug--that it becomes stuck and ceases to function until you manually free it. This was a rare occurrence however it was frustrating because the X1 doesn't have a "stuck status" alert in its app.

The X1 Omni is unable to automatically switch between mopping and vacuuming mode during cleaning. You'll have to manually switch between the two modes, which isn't a big deal aside from the fact that mopping pads haven't been cleaned and dried between uses which could lead to mildew or mold.

On the positive side the X1 Omni is a beautiful-looking robot thanks to the design team at Jacob Jensen (of Bang & Olufsen fame) who came up with its modern and sleek base as well as mopping pad apparatus. It's a big departure from the utilitarian, all-black bases used by competitors like Roborock and iRobot and is a refreshing appearance in a market that is dominated by clunky boxy models.