I've tested 30+ robot vacuum and mop combos, including CES 2026 models. Here are the top 5 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 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. In my testing, I've even found this Dreame model to be a more accurate cleaner than the brand new Roborock Saros 20 and its 36,000 Pa suction power.

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

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 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.

Read my full review of the Eufy C28.

The Eufy C28 is an awesome find for in-between shoppers who don't want the most basic or the fanciest mopping robot vacuum. Its roller mop is ideal for soaking up large liquid spills, easily making the C28 the best budget robot vacuum mop combo for bustling homes that require frequent in-the-moment cleanup. Compared to other cheap robot vacuums, the AI-powered small obstacle avoidance will reliably avoid toys, cords, laundry, or whatever else you didn't have time to tidy up.

The C28 can clean for several hours on one charge, making it well-suited for homes with multiple stories or just a lot of square footage.

The Eufy C28 is the most heavy-duty robot mop you'll find between $500 and $600. First, its fluffy HydroJet roller mop is more absorbent than the thin spinning mopping pads that most other hybrid vacuums in this price range use. That roller also gets rinsed with fresh water over and over during mopping, preventing the vacuum from dragging the spill or musty water across the rest of the floor.

I sent the C28 to mop up globs of chunky salsa and a red wine spill on my hardwood kitchen floor — two liquid consistencies that robot vacs without self-rinsing mops always smear several feet outside of the original spot cleaning zone. The C28 only left the tiniest streaks behind on either, then wiped those up on its second pass. The damp roller works extremely well on dry messes on hard floors, pressing down to wipe up fine crumbs, powder and dander, and cat hair stuck to the floor. The laser on my Dyson PencilVac proved that the C28 left the area around both litter boxes essentially spotless after every clean.

In terms of straight-up suction power, the Eufy C28 nearly doubles the 8,000 Pa suction power seen in the Eufy X10 Pro Omni (my favorite budget mopping robot vacuum for the past two years). With the Eufy C28 frequently dropping to $499.99 — just $70 more than the X10 Pro Omni's $429.99 sale price — I couldn't give you a viable reason not to choose the C28. Its 15,000 Pa suction power still isn't the strongest of all budget vacuums, but I was thoroughly impressed with its pickup rate on catnip flakes, dry lint, crushed chips, and long human hair on various rugs. It gets bonus points for its slow, deliberate vacuuming across the floor change from rug edge to hardwood.

Read my initial review of the Shark UV Reveal 2-in-1.

The Shark PowerDetect UV Reveal 2-in-1 is a unique robot vacuum to consider if you're strict about your floor's barefoot readiness. Led by a stain-illuminating UV light, the UV Reveal's sonic mopping is geared toward old dried stains. It won't be the ideal robovac to have on call for immediate cleanup of liquid spills, but it'll make sure that residue from past spills doesn't stick around for weeks.

I wouldn't recommend the Shark PowerDetect UV Reveal 2-in-1 for homes with lots of rugs or carpeted rooms. While it works well on most debris and pet hair on hardwood and tile, the UV Reveal's suction power left a notable amount of scattered quinoa, shredded cheese, and cat hair behind on various rug piles.

AI stain detection has been huge for improving cleaning precision of 2025 and 2026 flagship robot vacuums. But those AI cameras are still relying on visible evidence of a past spill, just like humans are when we accidentally step on an invisible sticky spot. This Shark PowerDetect robovac scans the floor with a UV light to find dried stains.

Watching the Shark UV Reveal 2-in-1 mop is equal parts entertaining and upsetting, because wait — how long has that mystery splatter been on the kitchen floor? The shift from a purple to turquoise glow signals that a stain has been detected. The UV Reveal then drives back and forth over the area for up to 30 seconds, scrubbing with downward force from its vibrating mopping pad.

After it's back on the dock, the UV Reveal occasionally announces (and I quote), "I detected stains. I'm heading back out to aggressively attack them." It's a time-consuming yet thorough process, which you'll appreciate if you get particularly paranoid about invisible germs where shoes have walked.

Unlike past mopping Shark robot vacuums, the D-shaped pad can also extend out an inch or two to scrub against wall edges. The UV Reveal did a fantastic job mopping the hardwood hallway where my cats make a mess of their wet food, including the chunks that fling against the wall. The small obstacle avoidance here is a vast improvement over older models — the UV Reveal is the best Shark robot vacuum and mop by far.

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.