I've tested 25+ robot vacuum and mop combos, including CES 2026 models. Here are the top 6 to buy.

Read my initial review of the Dreame X60 Max Ultra Complete.

The 2026 Dreame X60 Max Ultra Complete is the most advanced floor cleaner on the market right now, making it the optimum splurge for people who prioritize true wall-to-wall sanitation with literally no corners cut.

With other premium features like market-leading suction power, self-washing and drying mopping pads, and a livestream pet camera, the X60 Max Ultra Complete is an exhaustive floor suite that would flourish in lived-in homes with kids, pets, or otherwise heavy foot traffic, and homes with complex floor type changes. At 3.1 inches tall, the X60 Max Ultra Complete is also the best slim robot vacuum for homes with low-clearance furniture or cabinets.

The fanciest robot vacuum in Dreame's CES 2026 showcase reminds me a lot of the Roborock Saros 10R, my top robot vacuum recommendation for most of 2025. Both are almost unbelievably thin, and both have hinged spinning mopping pads that offer serious edge mopping precision. But the Dreame X60 Max Ultra Complete pulls ahead with 35,000 Pa suction power, scorching the Saros 10R's 22,000 Pa. Dreame shouldn't get too comfortable as the best robot vacuum for corner mopping — Roborock will be back with a vengeance with its own 35,000 Pa robot vacuum later this spring, and the Saros 20 Sonic is set to introduce a totally new method of edge mopping.

In my testing so far, the X60 Max Ultra Complete has consistently delivered a near-perfect pickup rate regardless of the mess I put in front of it: sprinkles and matted-down clumps of cat hair on a fluffy rug, rice and powdered sugar on hardwood, and kitty litter on hardwood and tile. The vigorous suction power and double pad design work seamlessly together to wipe up microscopic physical debris that's often left behind after vacuuming alone, like cat litter dust and ultra fine minuscule hairs.

The X60 Max Ultra's hot water mopping system deserves a special shoutout. Hot water usage in general isn't a new concept to premium robot vacuum and mop combos, but it's mostly limited to the pad washing happening within the self-empty dock. But this Dreame model actually uses hot water as it's mopping, hitting 104 degrees Fahrenheit to break down stubborn stains and greasier spills. The heated water, infused with detergent automatically dispensed inside the dock, did a number on the layers of dried mystery winter slush caked near my front door. Dirty water stains are notoriously tricky for many robot hybrids, but the X60 Max Ultra left the floor not only visibly gleaming, but sanitized.

The new Roborock Qrevo Curv 2 Flow is a heavy-duty roller mop geared toward large liquid splatters or thick dried-on stains. If your household is prone to spills, perhaps from young kids or multiple pets, the Curv 2 Flow will come to the rescue for those large in-the-moment messes. The impeccable small obstacle avoidance makes it similarly well-suited for busy folks who don't have time to tidy up the floor before vacuuming.

Let's be real: A majority of cheap 2-in-1 robot vacuums are better at smearing a mess around than actually scrubbing it. For anyone who's convinced that robotic mops leave floors mustier than they were before, I think a self-rinsing roller mop robot vacuum will change your mind. The Qrevo Curv 2 Flow is Roborock's first mopping model like that, and it has rocked in my testing at home.

The paint roller-style system has been effective at soaking up thicker spills and splatters without smearing sauce or juice across the rest of the floor. The roller fibers are highly absorbent in general, more reminiscent of a thick, fluffy bath towel than a thin microfiber cloth. Until it has time to return to the dock for a full mop wash, the roller mop is actively rinsed as it's mopping to further ensure that dirty water isn't being dragged around.

The Curv 2 Flow has quickly become my go-to robot vacuum for any mess bigger than a single droplet. The sturdy, pressurized roller has successfully sopped up a bumped glass of wine, globs of Chick-fil-A Sauce, splattered vodka sauce, and runny cat puke. (The bigger the spill, the higher I crank the water flow. I always send it around for two passes instead of one for good measure.) While I do still think hinged spinning mop pads are a little more meticulous in corners, the Qrevo Curv 2 Flow's extending roller has been able to clean far closer along wall edges and furniture than the Dreame Aqua10 Ultra.

20,000 Pa suction power is less than exciting compared to the 30,000 to 35,000 Pa models coming out of CES 2026. But I'm quite impressed with the Curv 2 Flow's tenacity when vacuuming so far. Its crumb and pet hair pickup rate on various rugs has been around 95%, really only leaving behind a tiny bit of debris around the edges of a thick cushioned rug. Most notably, I've witnessed it suck up an unrealistically big mess of crystal cat litter on a tile floor, using the mop simultaneously to grab any fine dust.

The trendy gray colorway sported by the Narwal Freo Z10 Ultra will be reason enough for particular decorators to click "add to cart" — it's a pretty option that matches stainless steel appliances better than the black and white designs we always see. But past curb appeal, the new Narwal Freo Z10 Ultra will appeal to a presumably large chunk of people shopping for a robot vacuum: those doing a balancing act between budget and top-of-the-line automation.

If you can find it on sale for its pre-Black Friday price of $799.99, it's easily the most advanced robot vacuum mop combo you'll find that's comfortably under $1,000. The presence of a livestream pet camera is also rare at that price, making it a smart choice for homes with pets.

After testing and liking the popular Narwal Freo X Ultra a few years back, I'm happy to say that the Freo Z10 Ultra has been such a reliable successor in my weeks of testing it. Compared to the Freo X, the Freo Z10 Ultra more than doubles the suction power (8,200 Pa to 18,000 Pa) and introduces a livestream pet camera — one of my favorite robot vacuum features. Narwal also drastically improved its small obstacle avoidance tech here. The Freo Z10 Ultra was particularly cautious when it came to fake pet waste that I put out.

The Freo Z10 Ultra uses that same perceptive camera strategy to dish out some pretty detail-oriented mopping. It scans the floor in real time to assess the mess ahead and goes as far as to take before and after photos of large spills to ensure everything is wiped up. I also appreciated the precision of its flexible spinning pads when mopping in corners and edges, like along the super dusty baseboards in my hallway. I've kind of come to think of it as a Roborock Saros 10R dupe (just not as slim).

The Freo Z10 Ultra also isn't a particularly loud robot vacuum — in fact, I actively noticed how quiet it is when vacuuming rugs specifically, even on a higher suction mode. Some mega balls of cat fur were left behind in these sessions, but I think it's more than capable of keeping up with shedding to prevent those from accumulating in the first place. While I wouldn't recommend the Freo Z10 Ultra at full price, it's a beast when it falls in the sub-$1,000 range.

These days, every vacuum brand has to have a 2-in-1 robot vacuum and mop that can wash and dry its own mopping pads, and the PowerDetect NeverTouch Pro is Shark's answer to this industry trend. As one of the sturdier robot vacuums out there, the PowerDetect NeverTouch Pro is the ideal hybrid for homes with several area rugs — its big wheels help it to avoid getting caught on a rug edge.

This is Mashable's pick for the best Shark robot vacuum hands down, and for one simple reason: It's the only mopping Shark that can refill its own water tanks and wash and dry its own mopping pads. (That's what "Pro" in the title signifies — the regular NeverTouch model without "Pro" still requires manual mopping pad washing.)

We were also thrilled that there's finally a Shark robot vacuum and mop combo that can, well, vacuum and mop combined at the same time. Any mid-range Shark hybrids need to make separate trips to do this, and also can't automatically steer clear of rugs when mopping like the NeverTouch series can. Mashable editor Timothy Beck Werth and senior shopping reporter Leah Stodart have tested both the NeverTouch Pro and the cheaper Shark Matrix Plus 2-in-1 and unanimously think the smarter self-sufficient mopping is worth the extra cost.

While the NeverTouch series are the most powerful Shark robot vacuums in general, our favorite part has got to be Shark's spot cleaning. Officially called Matrix mode, the vacuum will go back and forth over the same sport (or a full room) multiple times to sweep or scrub any part of the mess that may have been missed the first time around.

Read my full review of the Eufy X10 Pro Omni.

If you're somewhat shopping on a budget but don't want to feel relegated to a cheap mopping robot vacuum that requires touching a soggy mop, Eufy's flagship from 2024 is a solid option with self-washing mopping pads that frequently drops below $500 on sale.

For large homes where a majority of the flooring demands both mopping and vacuuming, the exceptional battery life here will really sweeten the deal. It's well-suited for homes with multiple stories or just a lot of square footage. And thanks to its advanced self-empty dock, the X10 Pro Omni will be able to clean in a variety of intensity modes for at least two hours without needing to charge.

Eufy's first stab at the fully self-sufficient tank and mopping system — the main thing that separates average hybrids from premium hybrids — was a major win. Past the self-cleaning dock, I was surprised to see a hybrid in this price range with dual spinning mopping pads, which scrub a little more ferociously than stationary pads. Eufy's new hybrid had no issues wiping up splatters of buffalo sauce, dusty paw prints, and small chunks of wet cat food off of hardwood floor.

Success on the tiled bathroom floor was hindered by overly cautious obstacle avoidance that mistook a bath mat for a towel and refused to even vacuum the area. Even so, having small obstacle avoidance at all is still crucial for confidently sending the robot vacuum out to clean when you're not home to get it unstuck. No laptop chargers or socks were harmed in my apartment, even when set directly in front of the X10 Pro Omni's cleaning path on purpose.

UPDATE: iRobot filed for bankruptcy on Dec. 15, and has been acquired by Roomba manufacturer Picea. While Roombas are still available to buy like usual, I would recommend deprioritizing a Roomba in your robot vacuum search. There are robot vacuums with better features at better prices out there, and with iRobot's rocky future now layered in, even the best Roomba vacuums aren't worth it.

If you're set on getting a Roomba over any other robot vacuum brand, the Roomba Plus 505 Combo is the best Roomba value on the market right now. It's the only mopping Roomba with spinning mopping pads and small obstacle avoidance, which is an ideal combination for edge-to-edge mopping without getting stuck on a phone charger or shoes near the door.

But given iRobot's financial struggles across all of 2025, I'd advise against having tunnel vision for Roombas right now. If you like the idea of rotating mopping pads and the ability to avoid cords, laundry, or pet waste, consider the similarly priced Eufy X10 Pro Omni or Narwal Freo X10 Pro.

This is the most well-rounded Roomba I've seen in years, with a surprisingly practical price tag to match. iRobot finally read the room and realized that people don't care so much about the cool-looking lifting mop arm of the Roomba Combo j7 or Combo 10 Max — they just want legitimate scrubbing. iRobot estimates the spinning design helps the 505 reach 18 percent closer edge cleaning than that of former mopping Roombas, and I've seen it play out in real time as the 505 swung one of those pads right up against my kitchen counters, along the bathtub wall, and even the edge of the litter box.

If you're not in a rush, iRobot's SmartScrub feature also really shines with the double pad design. Here, the Roomba will do a double take over stickier messes that probably wouldn't be sufficiently wiped up in one pass. I've also noticed that the 505 goes back to the dock to rinse its mops mid-cleaning session more often than other robot mops. I'd rather cleaning take longer than for ranch or wine to be accidentally dragged across my entire kitchen.

That all sounds promising, but there's one major caveat: While I had a perfectly fine experience with the Roomba 505 Combo overall, I wouldn't recommend it over other mid-range 2-in-1 robot vacuums from Roborock, Narwal, or Eufy. That's partially because the 505 Combo's 7,000 Pa of suction power is painfully mid compared to the 10,000 to 15,000 Pa force mustered up by other $400 to $700 robot vacuums nowadays. I'm also concerned about the longevity of the Roomba in general. iRobot has struggled to sell these 2025 Roombas for the past year, leading to a dead-end quest to find a buyer for the company. If bankruptcy awaits, Roomba owners might be stuck with a robot vacuum without a parent company — presumably meaning no app updates and no customer service.