8 Best Robot Mops of 2023 [Tested and Reviewed]

Chinese brand Roborock, known for their robot vacuums and cordless cleaners, launched the S7 MaxV Ultra in 2022. This model combines the mop lift-up feature of the S7 with a multifunctional dock that allows for automatic trash collection and mop cleaning.

What stands out is its exceptional ability to avoid obstacles. It didn't bump into table legs at all and even recognized and avoided slippers placed in its path after mapping. Plus, thanks to the mop lift-up feature, it transitions seamlessly to suction without wetting the carpet. No need to fiddle with setting up water-wipe restricted areas or attaching and detaching the mop.

However, be cautious of a few things. While it can avoid electrical cords if recognized in advance, it can't free itself if it gets caught. It can also mistake curtains for walls, preventing it from cleaning deeper areas. Before operating, make sure no cords are hanging on the floor and that curtains are open.

Nevertheless, the cleaning performance is top-notch. Although it couldn't clean behind curtains, it was able to efficiently suck up any debris around furniture legs. When it detects a carpet, it automatically increases suction power for effective carpet cleaning. In our mop performance tests, it even managed to wipe away stubborn fluorescent paint.

Pet hair didn’t get tangled in its rubber brushes, which is a plus for pet owners. Coupled with automatic trash collection and mop cleaning, it requires almost zero maintenance.

Despite boasting such high specs, it operates at an average of 59.5 decibels, making it one of the quietest in its class. It's unlikely to bother you even if you're home while it's running.

This product automates every aspect of suction, mopping, and maintenance. If you're looking to make a purchase you won't regret, this is the one device we can recommend to everyone.

ECOVACS, a brand who aim to support smart homes using robots like vacuum cleaners, window cleaners, and air purifiers, brings you the DEEBOT X1 Omni. This model not only features automatic trash collection and mop cleaning but also comes with a hot air mop-drying function.

While Roborock excels in intelligence and functionality, the DEEBOT X1 Omni shines in suction power that leaves no nook uncleaned. Especially around furniture legs, it cleans so well that you can't visually detect any leftover debris. Its mopping performance is also excellent, and it was able to remove fluorescent paint stains efficiently with its two rotating brushes.

On the flip side, it only managed to suck up about 35 percent of the debris scattered on carpets. It can clean the surface well, but it doesn't have the power to clean deep into the carpet.

Its collision avoidance is almost on par with Roborock. However, it lacks a mop lift-up feature, but it avoids any carpets it detects while mopping instead. To vacuum the carpet, you'll need to remove the mop and run the machine again, adding an extra step to the process.

As you'd expect from a high-end model, it comes with mapping and scheduling features, making automation a breeze.

In terms of maintenance, the brush isn't designed to handle wads of pet hair, so expect some tangles. While trash collection and mop cleaning are automatic, you'll have to manually remove any tangled-up hair from the brush.

While it doesn't quite match up to Roborock, its average noise level of 62.4dB is pretty impressive, meaning it's well-suited for use while you're at home.

Though it falls short in dealing with carpets and handling pet hair, it excels at cleaning hard floors. If you live in a home without carpets and want something that can thoroughly mop your hardwood or tile floors, we highly recommend this product.

iRobot, a long-time leader in the robot vacuum industry, has finally released the Roomba Combo j7+, a model designed for both vacuuming and mopping. One of its key features is the lift-up function, which raises the mop when it detects a carpet.

The high-powered suction is also a major draw, capable of vacuuming all types of flooring, including deep into carpets.

However, it did leave traces of debris around one of the four furniture legs as well as on obstacle-free floors, giving the impression that it couldn't cover every single nook and cranny in just one cleaning cycle. That said, if you run it regularly, this shouldn't be much of an issue.

Its mopping performance is excellent, removing the fluorescent paint stains in just three minutes. While some traces remained in our tests, it's safe to say that it’s able to handle everyday messes effectively.

There were no major impacts when navigating around furniture, and it easily freed itself when caught on cords. Plus, it automatically switches to suction-only mode when it detects a carpet during mopping, so you don't have to worry about it getting stuck in one place.

The rubber brushes didn't tangle with pet hair, making it a good choice for homes with shedding pets. While you'll need to clean the mop manually, maintenance is generally minimal.

The downside is the noise level, averaging at 72 decibels, making it one of the loudest models we've tested. It might be distracting if you're in the same room, so it's better to run it when you're out.

If you're looking for a device that can handle both hard floors and carpets without breaking the bank, this is a good one to consider.

Shark, known for their upright and stick vacuums, has created the Matrix Plus 2-in-1. The automatic trash collection feature is bagless, so there's no need to purchase paper bags for the dust station.

Its ability to avoid collisions is impressive; it barely touched table legs and operated gently. However, this made it difficult for the robot to clean deeply into corners, around furniture legs, and behind curtains, which impacted its suction rating.

If you're planning to mop in a room with carpets, you'll need to set up a no-mop zone in advance, or else it will get your carpets wet. While setting this up on the smartphone app is straightforward, getting it perfectly aligned with the actual layout of the room may require multiple test runs, which can be a hassle.

That said, its mopping performance is impressive. Thanks to its vibrating mop, it cleaned so well that you wouldn't know fluorescent paint had been spilled. It can handle grime and stickiness as effectively as scrubbing the floor by hand.

Although the brush isn't made of rubber, it's relatively resistant to tangling with hair, making it suitable for pet owners who don't want to have to detangle the brush frequently.

With a docking station on par with top-tier models, it's also attractively priced. While it may not be perfect in every cleaning aspect, if you have a room with few obstacles and carpets and you want to leave the mopping to a robot, this is a product worth considering.

Despite the E5 being marketed as an entry-level model from Roborock, it's packed with appealing features like being able to automatically resume cleaning from where it left off and the ability to increase suction power when it detects a carpet.

Its suction power is on par with higher-end models. It efficiently cleaned not just obstacle-free floors but also around furniture legs and carpets. The robot also performed well in mopping tasks. Although it took a bit longer, it was able to clean our fluorescent paint stains effectively.

While it does have mapping capabilities, they don't match those of the higher-end models. The generated map doesn't support detailed room division or the setting of no-entry and no-mop zones. Additionally, it's best to avoid using the mopping feature in rooms with carpets, as it will cross over and get them wet while mopping.

If you don't need detailed settings like no-mop zones or specific cleaning areas and just want a device that can clean up dirt and debris in your room, or if you're looking for something that can be installed in a small space, this is a product you'll want to consider.

Note that the corresponding app is Xiaomi's Mi Home app, not Roborock's, so be careful that you install the correct app.

ILIFE, known for their diverse range of vacuums, offers the V8s as part of their V series, which is particularly good for homes with pet hair. Thanks to its brushless design, it can suck up hair without it getting tangled in the brush.

Although it's a budget-friendly model without mapping features, setting it to the programmed mode allows it to clean the perimeter and then make regular trips back and forth in a zig-zag. In fact, its performance on obstacle-free floors was almost indistinguishable from models with mapping capabilities, so it should work just fine in smaller rooms.

However, while it managed to clean hard floors, including around furniture legs and behind curtains, it struggled with carpets. It only managed to clean the surface debris, making it less ideal for homes with many carpets. If you're considering this product, you might want to get an additional vacuum to use separately.

Its mopping performance is good, but it tends to conclude the mopping operation before it has finished thoroughly cleaning. While it can handle minor stains, it may struggle with tougher messes like food spills.

The lack of app integration is a downside; you can only operate it via a remote control or buttons on the unit itself. Additionally, you can't set different times for different days of the week in the scheduling feature. So be careful when picking a time, or you might get woken up on a weekend morning!

Nevertheless, if you don’t have many carpets and only plan to use it in a limited number of rooms, this could be an option worth considering.

The Braava Jet M6 is a mopping-only robot from iRobot. Since it doesn't have suction capabilities, pairing it with a vacuum robot like a Roomba is essential if you also want a robot to pick up any debris.

When it comes to mopping performance, it's not far behind top-tier products. It takes a bit of time but did a thorough job of cleaning our fluorescent paint stains. However, this also means that as a mopping-only model, its performance is on par with dual-purpose models, making it less compelling as a standalone purchase.

It integrates with the iRobot app, allowing for detailed settings like mapping, no-entry zones, and day-specific scheduling. This means you can pretty much set it and forget it for mopping tasks. However, during testing, it often struggled to return to its charging dock. If you plan to run it while you're out, it's a good idea to make sure that it has returned properly when you get back.

While it tends to bump into things a bit more forcefully compared to other mopping robots, it's not enough to damage or knock over furniture. It is also designed not to go over carpets, reducing the risk of accidental wetting. On the flip side, it can't handle even small changes in elevation, so it might turn back when encountering a slope. 

If you already own a suction-only machine like a Roomba, adding this to your cleaning toolkit could be well worth it.

The SpinWave Wet and Dry Robotic Vacuum is a dual-purpose model from Bissell, a company known for their cleaning appliances like vacuums and carpet cleaners. As the name suggests, this model features two large rotating mop pads that stick out of the device.

Even among budget-friendly options, this product struggles when it comes to cleaning performance. While it does a decent job on unobstructed flooring, it leaves much to be desired when cleaning behind curtains, around furniture legs, and on carpets. You'll likely need to do some cleaning yourself if you plan on relying solely on this robot.

The mopping function also falls short, seeming to spread dirt around rather than actually picking it up. It particularly struggles with tougher grime like food spills, sticky floors, and mud.

While the app allows for detailed scheduling, it lacks features like mapping and no-entry zones. If you have a large or complex space, the robot might run out of battery before it finishes cleaning.

One upside is that it automatically avoids carpets while mopping. However, the waste tank for mopping has an extremely small capacity and fills up quickly. Therefore, it's recommended to first run the robot in suction mode to clean the entire room and then switch to mopping mode for your hard floors and tiles.