The top 10 robot vacuums ZDNET readers are buying in 2025

This robot vacuum and mop was our pick for the best one overall last year, so I'm not surprised to see that it's the most popular among our readers. It offers standout performance in obstacle avoidance, strong suction power, and effective mopping techniques. It's so smart that it can even leave its mop pads at the station while vacuuming and then pick them back up when it's time to mop.

Review: Dreame X40 Ultra

This Dreame model launched at $1,900 in 2024, but the newest model is now out, so you can buy the Dreame X40 Ultra for only $900 -- one of the best values on the market right now.

The Roomba Combo 10 Max is iRobot's flagship robot vacuum and mop. It has a self-cleaning dock that washes and dries the mop pad after each use and has iRobot's AutoEmpty feature, which automatically empties the robot's dustbin at the dock. 

Review: iRobot Roomba Combo 10 Max

This robot vacuum and mop launched in 2024 at the $1,400 price point, but it's currently discounted, available for $800.

I had the pleasure of testing the S8 MaxV Ultra early in 2024, when it launched as last year's Roborock flagship robot vacuum and mop. This robot offers up to 10,000Pa of suction and uses an AI-powered camera and sensors for precise navigation around obstacles. It's also one of the first robot vacuums to support Matter.

Review: Roborock S8 MaxV Ultra

The Roborock S8 MaxV Ultra cost $1,800 at launch, but you can get it for only $1,000 right now.

The Ecovacs Deebot X2 Combo Complete is the first 3-in-1 robot vacuum I've tested. It's a self-emptying robot vacuum and mop with a self-washing mop, but its dock also houses a handheld cordless vacuum. The latter is charged at the dock alongside the robot and automatically empties its dustbin into the same dust bag as the robot does. 

Review: Ecovacs Deebot X2 Combo Complete

The Complete version includes a floor brush attachment to turn the handheld unit into a stick vacuum. 

The Eufy E28 Omni includes the company's HydroJet system for mopping, which features a roller mop that is continuously cleaned while the robot mops your floors. It also has some of the strongest suction on the market, at 20,000Pa. But the best feature is at the dock, as this robot has a detachable deep cleaner, so you get a portable spot cleaner with your robot.

Review: Eufy E28 Omni

The Eufy E28 Omni launched this year for $1,300, but it's currently on sale at $450 off, available for only $850.

The Eufy Omni S1 Pro is one of the best robot vacuum and mops I've ever tested. As a reviewer, I get a lot of these devices and often don't have room to keep them -- but the S1 Pro is the one I've kept the longest in my home. It features precise cleaning and obstacle avoidance, and its mop roller is the best one I've seen in a robot of this type.

Review: Eufy Omni S1 Pro

This robot vacuum and mop is currently 33% off, available for $1,000.

This robot is a few years old, but it's still a popular choice among our readers. It's equipped with PrecisionVision obstacle avoidance and can detect and avoid pet waste and cords. It automatically empties its dustbin into a dustbag at the dock, which can hold up to 60 days' worth of dust and debris.

Review: iRobot Roomba j7+

This robot vacuum and mop features Roborock's signature DuoRoller Riser brush and VibraRise 2.0 mopping system to deep clean your floors. Its Carpet Boost+ technology automatically increases suction on carpets, and its self-cleaning dock supports the robot's auto-emptying and self-washing functionalities.

Review: Roborock S8 Pro Ultra

Unfortunately, the Roborock S8 Pro Ultra is no longer easily available brand new, as it's an older model from which the company has moved on, but you can find it on clearance at Best Buy. 

The Roborock Saros 10R is ZDNET's pick for the best robot vacuum and mop of 2025. It features industry-leading 22,000Pa of suction and a slim 3.14-inch tall design that allows it to navigate under low furniture. It also has Roborock's VertiBeam Lateral Obstacle Avoidance technology to prevent it from getting entangled in cords and other small obstacles on your floors. 

Review: Roborock Saros 10R 

This robot vacuum is the recipient of ZDNET's Editors' Choice award.

The Yeedi M12 Pro+ is one of the best midrange robot vacuum and mops on the market, especially at its discounted $400 price. This robot features powerful 11,000Pa suction and a hands-free experience with a self-emptying and self-washing robot. It has dual spinning mop pads and smart navigation.

Review: Yeedi M12 Pro+

As a midrange robot, its obstacle avoidance features aren't the best of the market, which makes it better suited for homes that don't have a lot of small obstacles around.

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