The Best Robot Vacuums and Mops of 2023

Greenworks is better known for lawn care products. However, the company also makes a mean (but, disappointingly, not green) robot vacuum and mop in the GRV-5011. During testing, the data showed that the GRV-5011 is much better at vacuuming than mopping. Its 8,000pa motor picked up 9.2 grams of debris per run on our obstacle course.

The GRV-5011 is capable of self-emptying, placing the contents of its dustbin into a self-sealing bag.

Its ability to mop lags a little behind its vacuuming prowess. For example, when we used the mop function to clean up baby powder on laminate hardwood, the GRV-5011 left streaks.

Even though the mop was slightly below average for the price, we appreciate the smart mapping features. The companion app is also surprisingly comprehensive for a company specializing in yard equipment.

Read our full review of the GRV-5011

Shark is a company that likes to meet consumers where they are. The Shark RV2610WA is one of the best robot vacuums and mops that can self-empty into a bin. During the vacuuming tests, it picked up an average of 7.7 grams of debris per run. It then deposited what it cleaned into a removable container in its dock.

The RV2610WA is one of the few robot vacuums in our guide that self-empties into another dustbin. We like this feature for two reasons: You don't need to buy extra bags, and it reduces the amount of odor and dust plume control.

The RV2610WA also aced our mopping test, removing baby powder and chocolate syrup from laminate hardwood and linoleum flooring.

On multiple occasions, the self-emptying failed horribly, keeping it from claiming a top spot in our buying guide. The robot did not berth correctly, and instead of self-emptying, it spewed debris everywhere.

Additionally, during testing, the RV2610WA struggled to climb over thresholds when transitioning from hardwood to carpets.

Read our full review of the Shark RV2610WA

Roborock is one of the most popular robot vacuum brands on Amazon, and the Roborock S8 Pro Ultra is a great example of what the company offers. The S8 Pro Ultra is capable of vacuuming, mopping, self-emptying, and self-cleaning its mop pads.

While atop our robot vacuum obstacle course, the S8 picked up an average of 8.5 grams of debris. That puts it slightly above average but behind the pack compared to similarly priced models. The trend continued with its mopping abilities. The S8 can dust well, but when stuck on stains proved a little too much.

Where the Roborock S8 Pro Ultra stumbled the most was with some of its promises. Roborock advertises that the S8 can avoid common household hazards like pet accidents. However, when we put this claim to the test, this robot failed miserably, making a huge mess for us to clean up.

Read our full review of the Roborock S8 Pro Ultra

The Narwal Freo is one of the best robot vacuums and mops that can clean its mop pads and is the only robot floor cleaner in our guide that is compatible with a cleaning solution.

While on the obstacle course, the Freo picked up around 8.8 grams of debris. While mopping, the Freo can deal with a moderate amount of stuck-on stains and adhered dust.

However, since the Freo is very expensive, we wanted to put this automated floor cleaner through more rigorous paces. When we placed it in a regular room, it got trapped a lot, requiring our intervention—mostly on power cords.

At the time of publication, the Freo costs over $1,200. For that price, we expected it to be near perfect, and in our opinion, it failed to deliver that deep clean we were looking for.

Read our full review of the Narwal Freo

A robot floor cleaner is not for everyone. Sometimes automated cleaners struggle to jive with your floor, pets, or furniture. However, if you’re curious to see what having a robot vacuum is like, you might want to try a model like the iLife A10.

This floor cleaner has two things going for it: affordability and a comprehensive app. You can use the A10 to acclimate your family to having a robot vacuum around without putting too much of a dent in your wallet.

It also has a comprehensive app. You can start, stop, and schedule cleanings. The A10 even creates virtual floor plans via laser navigation, allowing you to direct the unit to specific locations to spot clean.

However, the A10 is not that great of a cleaner. It picked around 6.6 grams per cleaning cycle on our testing course. On the mopping front, it lags behind its competitors. Still, it’s hard to beat that price.