A ton of robot vacuums also claim to mop, but these 5 hybrids actually do their job

Read our full review of the iRobot Roomba Combo j7+.

Who it's for:

The Roomba Combo j7+ is the best pick if you're down to pay a little extra to skip scanning the floor for phone chargers or socks before sending your robot vacuum on a cleaning run. On the wet cleaning end specifically, the Combo j7+ and its retractable mop are the peace of mind you'll need if you don't want to chance a soaked rug.

Unfortunately, unlike some similarly-priced premium vacs from Roborock or Ecovacs that wash their own mopping pads, you'll be responsible for your Roomba not dragging dirty pads around.

Why we picked this:

The robot vacuum that's least likely to eat your phone charger is now also the least likely to soak your carpet. In Oct. 2022, iRobot announced a mopping version of its smartest, the well-reviewed j7+ — the first true hybrid Roomba. The Combo j7+ looks nearly identical to the original, but with the addition of what looks like the spoiler on a sports car. That's the retractable mop.

iRobot's PrecisionNavigation allows the j7+ to perceive obstacles that other robot vacuums plow right into. Those smarts extend to sensing carpet in mop mode, too: Instead of letting the mop hover and risking drips, the Combo j7+ lifts its mop on top of the vacuum itself.

Who it's for:

We suggest the Shark AI Ultra 2-in-1 if your main concern with a robot mop is whether it actually scrubs (with more than water, at that) and can be sent to specific rooms in a map on command. The AI Ultra 2-in-1 will be particularly appealing to anyone who doesn't want to spend more than $500, as even the model with a self-emptying dock can be found under $500 on sale.

The AI Ultra 2-in-1 is probably best for homes without a heavy rug situation, as the bot requires you to manually point out rugs or carpets in the app and can't vacuum while the water tank is attached.

Why we picked this:

The Shark AI Ultra 2-in-1 really surprised us, earning its spot among the very best robot vacuum and mops. Without self-emptying, this robot vacuum and mop costs just $449.99, or under $300 on sale — firmly in the budget category compared to self-emptying and mopping bots from iRobot and Roborock. Despite its budget status, the Shark AI Ultra proved to be an extremely effective robot mop. With Matrix Cleaning activated, the mopping pad vibrates 100 times per minute and goes over the desired area from several angles.

The Shark AI Ultra 2-in-1 aced Mashable’s cleaning tests. This smart cleaning bot effectively scooped up crumbs and dust bunnies, and the Shark Sonic Mopping pad and its included multi-floor cleaning solution tackled most floor stains and shoe scuffs.

Who it's for:

This packed budget model has serious value for folks who would like to try the triple threat that is room mapping, mopping, and automatic emptying, but who definitely don't want to spend more than $500.

Why we picked this:

Autonomous wet and dry cleaning plus auto-emptying is typically a pricey checklist, but this Yeedi makes the whole process hands-free for less than $400 on sale (which it almost always is).

The presence of room mapping is also impressive at such a practical price point, despite undercooked quirks like only having the capacity to hold a map of one story at a time. The shaky navigation is less annoying when you can still enjoy the convenience of targeting specific rooms and setting virtual boundaries in the app.

Read our full review of the Eufy G30 Hybrid.

Who it's for:

Apartment dwellers or those occupying an otherwise small space who wouldn't use — and don't feel like paying for — more advanced robot vacuum features like smart mapping or automatic emptying. Instead, they're perfectly fine with a basic-ish bot that cleans quietly and can scoot under low-hanging furniture.

Why we picked this:

Eufy's slew of robot vacuums and hybrid models, all differentiated by a single letter or arbitrary number, can get confusing. We're pulling the G30 Hybrid out of the more affordable end of the spectrum, which is part of gyroscope-guided models that navigate in a zigzag pattern based on where they've already cleaned rather than bumping around.

The G30 can’t create a map of your home, which means no room targeting, zone cleaning, or virtual boundaries. We never said the magnetic boundary strips it comes with are cute, but they'll suffice for physically separating a zone or two in a small space. For a smarter robot vacuum from Eufy, consider the L35 Hybrid or the X8 Hybrid.