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Noah Pinsonnault works as a product analyst at good robot vacuum Housekeeping's Home Care and Cleaning Lab.

He reviews and tests cleaning equipment, focusing on mopping and robot vacuum combos. Multitaskers are ideal for those who are looking to eliminate mopping from their list of tasks. Some have great navigation and obstacle avoidance. Some wash and refill mopping pads to ensure a hands-free clean.

The Eufy S1 Pro

This is the model you need to select if you're looking for an automatic vacuum cleaner that can also mop. It's smaller than other options and makes it easier to maneuver into tight corners or under furniture. It features a 220-degree Lidar which, when combined with the 3D Matrix Camera System, offers some of my favorite navigation and object avoidance capabilities I've seen in robot vacuums. It comes with a massive 4600mAh battery that lasts for up to 170-minutes when mopping and suction are set to standard mode (it is able to run longer in turbo). It can even return to the dock to replenish its battery midway through cleaning.

It's very quick and does an excellent job of cleaning my two bedroom apartment. It is able to vacuum carpeted rooms quickly and hardwood floors in the kitchen, Best Robot Vacuum That Mops living room and hallways with only one sweep. Its suction motor of 8,000pa will quickly pick up sand, dirt, and pet hair. Carpet detection boosts power automatically when it encounters rugs and the two side brushes help to tease out debris from corners.

The mopping performance is less impressive, though not by much. The rotating mop spins fast and uses 2.2lbs to remove dirt and stains. I've noticed that the front arm extends out a bit more than other robots. This is helpful when you're trying to get into narrow corners or on baseboards. The same front arms can also be used to pick up larger debris such as books and toys that have been damaged.

Another good thing is that the S1 Pro is one of the quietest robot vacuums and mops I've ever used. It is quieter and doesn't create more noise when vacuuming or mopping. The only drawback is that the S1 Pro must use a exclusive cleaning solution for mopping and is sold separately from the vacuum. It is easy to install, and it works well. However when you purchase this robot vacuum for mopping, you will need to pay attention to this.

The Roborock Q Revo

The Q Revo is different from other robot vacuums in its class. It is a powerful machine for cleaning with a wide range of features.

The Shark Matrix Plus

The Shark Matrix Plus will be an ideal choice for busy professionals or anyone who needs to keep their home neat without spending too much time on chores. It's a top-performing device, smart navigation, and a long battery life that makes it simple to keep your home clean with little effort.

The Matrix Plus is a 2-in-1 robot vacuum and mop which means it can handle mopping and vacuuming. The robot is divided into two modules, a dry bin and water tank that can be snapped out and in and a mopping module which has an elastomer pad. It's a bit old-fashioned to have separate modules for mopping and vacuuming but it does mean that you don't have to worry about changing disposable bags or refilling the tank with water.

The Matrix Plus performed well at vacuuming and mopping. Its best feature is its accurate floorplan map, which it employs when cleaning. This made it easy for the Matrix Plus to navigate around furniture carpets, rugs and other obstacles. The app also gives you the option of setting 'No-Go zones' and virtual barriers that help to keep certain areas of your home from being swept with mop.

We also found that the Matrix Plus did surprisingly well in removing hair from pets. It was able to capture the majority of hair that our cats shed, and even got into the nooks and crevices of our stairs while other robots struggled. The noise levels of the robot were low, and there were some lovely jingles that let you know that it was beginning and finishing its work.

Its biggest drawbacks were its simplistic app and the necessity to switch out the modules when switching between mopping and vacuuming. The app can't store multiple maps, which can be a pain when you live in a house that has a variety of floors. The Matrix Plus robot is a great choice for those who are looking for a smart device that can mop and vacuum.

The Yiko X1 Omni

The X1 Omni robot vacuum is the most expensive item in our review. It does however, have distinct features that are worth a look. The X1 Omni's biggest draw is its massive dock which doubles as the robot's charging base and housing for two 4 liter water tanks, a sink for cleaning, and an automatic 2.5-liter dust bin that is automatically emptys.

The base also comes with a set of buttons to control the system. These let you manually start a cleaning job or recall the robot or start the dock's auto vacuum and mop-emptying process. Hold down two of the buttons to turn off the child lock which is a great touch for parents worried about kids tinkering with the vacuum.

The X1 Omni like other robotic vacuums, utilizes its camera to detect obstacles and furniture that are in its path. It will avoid them. True Mapping 2.0 navigation maps your home up to four times faster than laser detection systems.

This can cause the X1 to become stuck when it gets caught in a hazard, such as a power cable tangled over a rug. It will not work until you untangle it manually. While this was rare but it was a very frustrating experience when it happened and especially because the X1 Omni does not come with an "stuck" status alert in its app.

Another possible issue is the X1 Omni's inability to automatically change between vacuuming and mopping modes during the cleaning process. You will need to manually switch between the two, which isn't too bad apart from the fact that the mopping pads aren't cleaned and dried between uses, which can lead to mildew or mold.

The X1 Omni looks great, thanks to the Jacob Jensen design team (of Bang & Olufsen fame) who designed its sleek modern base and mopping pad. It's a big change from the utilitarian all-black bases that are used by rivals like Roborock and iRobot, and a welcome sight in a space that is dominated by clunky boxy models.