A ton of robot vacuums also claim to mop, but these 6 hybrids actually do their job

Thanks to the company’s new twin-engine technology, the X8 is the best Eufy robot vacuum we’ve tested yet. It sucked up 100% of debris even along edges, and this vacuum does a fantastic job of eliminating dust and hair. In Mashable’s mopping tests, the X8 was able to remove stains and scrub floors better than most hybrid vacuums.

As you’d expect from Eufy, the company’s robot vacuums are packed with smart features. One standout here is the LiDAR laser mapping, which creates an accurate map of your home so you can designate specific rooms and zones. With a (relatively) modest price tag, it’s a smart robot vacuum and mop that won’t let you down.

A robot vacuum-mop hybrid that goes as far as to ensure that dirty mopping pads aren't being dragged across the floor takes autonomous mopping to a whole new level. The Roborock S8 Pro Ultra empties its own dust bin, refills its own water tank (swapping dirty water for clean when necessary), and not only washes, but also dries its own mop pads, correcting the biggest downfall of the older S7 MaxV Ultra. The dock, though still obnoxiously sized, has also undergone a chic redesign to better disguise the triad of water tanks. Boosted suction on carpet is also more intense: 6,000 Pa versus the older model's 5,100.

At $1,599.99, the S8 Pro Ultra is currently the most expensive robot vacuum on the mainstream market. Its menu of specs is almost identical to that of the Ecovacs Deebot X1 Omni, which is frequently on sale for less than $1,000 after a year on the market. But even on sale, we'd probably still advise opting for the $1,599.99 Roborock to avoid the IRL frustrations that come with the X1 Omni.

Looking for a robot vacuum and mop hybrid that offers self-emptying — without a $1,000 price tag? Then you’ll want to take a closer look at the L35 Hybrid. In our testing, the new L35+ is incredibly easy to set up, and the EufyClean app makes it easy to create a map of your home and control your new robot vacuum. Unlike most budget models, the L35 boasts LiDAR laser navigation and mapping.

While the L35+ offers impressive suction (3,200pa), we found that the Eufy X8 performed slightly better at cleaning tests. The L35+ struggled just slightly with cleaning around edges, and while it’s a hybrid model that includes a mopping pad, it only offers a light mopping for your floors. It lacks the sonic cleaning you get with the Shark AI Ultra, and it can’t lift up its mop like the Roomba j7+. Eufy’s newest bot isn’t the only hybrid model that offers self-emptying and mopping for under $400, but it is one of the few worth buying.

The Shark AI Ultra 2-in-1 really surprised us, earning its spot among the very best robot vacuum and mops. Without self-emptying, this robot vacuum and mop costs just $450, or under $300 on sale. Compared to the Roborock S7 ($650), the iRobot Roomba j7+ Combo ($1,100) and the Ecovacs Deebot X1 Omni ($1,500), that’s firmly in the budget category. Despite its budget status, the Shark AI Ultra proved to be an extremely effective robot mop. With Matrix Cleaning activated, the mopping pad vibrates 100 times per minute and goes over the desired area from several angles.

The Shark AI Ultra 2-in-1 aced Mashable’s cleaning tests. This smart cleaning bot effectively scooped up dust and debris, and the Shark Sonic Mopping pad made floor stains disappear. That’s because in addition to water, the Shark AI Ultra comes with a cleaning solution, which gives you the extra mopping power you need for a true deep clean.

Read our full review of the Eufy G30 Hybrid.

Eufy has a lot of different robot vacuums and hybrid models, which can make it tough to choose the right model. If you want a super-affordable robot vacuum and mop, then consider the Eufy G30 Hybrid. In the Mashable review, we noted that this is a solid and reliable floor cleaner with mopping capabilities, although you do lose out on features that are now standard with newer robot vacuums.

The G30 can’t create a map of your home, which means no zone cleaning or advanced navigation. In addition, the 2,000pa suction power is definitely on the low end for a vacuum. However, this could be an excellent choice for apartment dwellers who want a quiet robot vacuum that doesn’t need advanced navigation. For a smarter robot vacuum from Eufy, consider the more expensive L35 Hybrid(opens in a new tab) or the new X8 Hybrid(opens in a new tab).

Read our full review of the iRobot Roomba Combo j7+.

The robot vacuum that's least likely to eat your phone charger is now also the least likely to soak your carpet. In Oct. 2022, iRobot announced a mopping version of its smartest, the well-reviewed j7+ — the first true hybrid Roomba. The Combo j7+ looks nearly identical to the original, but with the addition of what looks like the spoiler on a sports car. That's the retractable mop.

iRobot's PrecisionNavigation allow the j7+ to perceive obstacles that other robot vacuums plow right into. Those smarts extend to sensing carpet in mop mode, too: Instead of letting the mop hover and risking drips, the Combo j7+ lifts its mop on top of the vacuum itself.

Unfortunately, unlike some similarly-priced premium vacs from Roborock or Ecovacs that wash their own mopping pads, you'll be responsible for your Roomba not dragging dirty pads around.