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.

Read my review of the Narwal Flow 2.

The Narwal Flow 2 is a highly intelligent roller mop robot vacuum that excels at soaking up large liquid spills or thick splatters without smearing. If your household is prone to spills, perhaps from young kids or multiple pets, the Flow 2's mess detection technology 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.

Roller mop robot vacuums are able to scrub without streaking for two reasons. 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. If you've sworn off of hybrid robot vacuums after a bad experience with a streaky one, I think the Narwal Flow 2 would change your mind.

Compared to the typical paint roller-shaped roller mop, the Flow 2's roller actually has flat sides like a conveyor belt. Narwal says this covers 0.157 square feet of floor surface per pass, which is allegedly more direct surface coverage than the sliver of a rounded roller mop hitting the floor at any given point. In my testing, the Flow 2 consistently mopped up various spill types, from runny red wine and milk to sludgier splatters like pancake batter or spaghetti sauce.

Heated mopping seems to be key in tackling oily or greasy liquids without leaving a residue behind — hot water loosens the bonds that make grease slimy and hard to lift off hard surfaces with force alone. The Flow 2 cleaned up sesame oil droplets more thoroughly than any other robot mop I've tested, and even dissolved dried syrup away without leaving the floor sticky.

The Narwal Flow 2's AI spill detection is the most intuitive I've seen all year. When the Flow 2 approaches a mess more prominent than a few crumbs or a single droplet, it snaps a "before" photo to remind itself to return to that area for more intensive cleaning. My app was also constantly full of photos of extension cords or phone chargers, shoes, and random cat toys that the Flow 2 saw while cleaning. Even if the object wasn't directly in the cleaning path, the Flow 2 dropped a notification bubble on the map. Most AI robot vacuums don't offer such direct data that proves that they are, in fact, reacting to obstacles in real time.

Read my initial 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.

Read my initial review of the Roborock Qrevo Curv 2 Flow.

The Roborock Qrevo Curv 2 Flow is a solid roller mop option for busy households that see a lot of liquid spills. Its impeccable small obstacle avoidance makes it similarly well-suited for busy folks who don't have time to tidy up the floor before vacuuming. It costs several hundred dollars less than most premium roller mop robot vacuums, making it a high-value option for budgets of $1,000 or less.

Roborock is one of my most trusted robot vacuum brands, so I had no doubts that its first roller mop robot vacuum would be a winner. I was right: The Roborock Qrevo Curv 2 Flow was a delight to have in my apartment for a few months, and not just because its rounded white dock is so cute.

The Curv 2 Flow handled countless kitchen spills, from wine to globs of Chick-fil-A Sauce and queso to splattered vodka sauce to even runny cat puke. The roller rinses itself as it's cleaning, ensuring that the water flow spraying onto the floor is fresh. This makes such a difference compared to the streaky mopping you might get from a similarly-priced robot mop with flat or spinning mopping pads.

The Qrevo Curv 2 Flow was also the first to show me that opting for a roller mop doesn't mean that you'll be giving up decent edge mopping. It was always so satisfying to watch the Curv 2 Flow's roller extend out past the vacuum's round edge to scrub along the wall of my bathtub, baseboards, and around furniture. Spinning mopping pads are still able to fit better into 90-degree angles, but the Curv 2 Flow rarely missed droplets, crumbs, or cat litter flung to the edges of the room.

Its 20,000 Pa suction power is less than exciting compared to the 30,000 to 35,000 Pa models that came out of CES 2026. But I'm quite impressed with the Curv 2 Flow's tenacity when vacuuming. Its crumb and pet hair pickup rate on various rugs has been around 95 percent, 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.

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.