If you do not like mopping your floor like us, do consider buying one of these beasts that not only sweeps but also mops a floor. Please take note that none of these robots can get rid of stubborn stains. Some of them perform better than others on bare floor. These are the best robot vacuums that can mop.
The Braava mops are one of the best in the industry; the Roborock is the best hybrid vacuum that can do both; the Dreame does the job on hard floors and is good for thin carpets too if you have some; the DEEBOT does it all in one device.
Each robot mop has advantages things to keep in mind so if you are looking for something that will replace human work on bare flooring, think carefully about which device you might want. Do you need the one that does sweeping and mopping or a robot mop that can reduce stains and is more suitable for big jobs?
The best robot vacuum that mops comparison chart
| Features & Specs | Dreame W10 |
 Braava Jet M6 |
Roborock S7 MaxV Ultra | Deebot OMNI X1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Running time (min) | 180 | N/A | 150 | 200 |
| Suction Power (pa) | - | - | 2,000 | 1,500 |
| Cleaning Area (sq.m.) | 20 | N/A | 150 | N/A |
| Mapping | no | yes | yes | yes |
| Self-cleaning base | yes | no | yes | yes |
| Self-wash | yes | no | - | - |
| Auto-refill | - | no | yes | yes |
| Auto-dry | yes | no | no | yes |
| Recharge & Resume | no | yes | yes | yes |
| Mopping Attachment | 3 x cloths (Sweep, Damp Mop, Wet Mop) + Water Container |
2 designated cleaning pads: for dry sweeping and for wet mopping | cloth + water container + mopping pad | cloth + water container + mopping pad |
| No-Mop Zones | no | no | yes | yes |
| Control | manually | app | app | app |
| Dustbin Capacity (ml) | - | - | 480 | 430 |
| Water Tank Size (ml) | 150 | N/A | 290 | 240 |
| Water container size (ml) | 4,800 | - | 2,500 | 3,000 |
| Noise (dB) | N/A | N/A | 58 | 66 |
| Battery Capacity (mAh) | N/A | N/A | 5,200 | 5,200 |
| Scheduling | no | yes | yes | yes |
| Alexa Integration | no | yes | yes | yes |
| HEPA Filter | no | N/A | yes | yes |
| Height (in / cm) | 3.3 / 8.3 | 3.5 / 8.9 | 3.8 / 9.6 | 3.66 / 9.3 |
| Price | $1098.0 | $399.0 | $841.93 | $1049.99 |
What to think about before buying a robot mop?
There are two types of robot mops: the ones that only can do mopping and those that do vacuuming and mopping.
The mop robots do not vacuum which means you have to vacuum first and then let the robot do the job. The hybrid robots might not be as good at mopping but those are good if you also have carpets to vacuum. Another pro of the hybrid models is that they pick up debris as they mop so you don’t need to spend time vacuuming first.
What to consider before buying a robot mop?
- For how long the robot work on one charge? This is important if you have a big area of hard floors. The robot should have a big battery to last long on one charge.
- How big is the mopping area? The water tank size matters when the cleaning area is large.
- Light jobs or heavy stains? If you want a mop for everyday cleaning, basically any of these robots would be good. For heavier things, have a look at those that have a vibrating head, sprays water, or have a water flow level to choose from. Those features provide better mopping results on heavier tasks.
- Surface sensor. If you have carpets it is important for the robot to have the ability to avoid them. The Xiaomi and Roborock have no-go and no-mop zones that keep the robots off the carpeted area.
- Height. If you want the robot to go under your bed, have the robot’s height and the clearance between the furniture and floor in mind.
- Best for hard floors only: Dreame W10
- Best budget: Braava jet m6
- Best for pet hair on all surfaces: Deebot OMNI X1
- Best hybrid: Roborock S7 MaxV Ultra
The Mopping system
The four devices have different types of mopping systems.
The Dreame and DEEBOT use a double rotating pads system. These are two mopping pads that rotate in the opposite direction.
The Braava sprays liquid on the floor tickling stains but it does not vibrate or anything, just drags the dirty mopping pad around.
The Roborock has a vibrating mopping attachment and uses a standard mopping pad. It is also the only one that lifts the pad when detects carpet so it continues vacuuming carpets with the mopping pad on.
Dreame W10
The Dreame W10 does not have a disposable bag but includes two water containers. It does not do self-emptying, only washes the mopping pads, and dries them out after. The difference between this robot and the Roborock or DEEBOT is a lack of an onboard water tank. The Dreame has to get back to the station during the cycle to wash the pads.
The Dreame W10 is a vacuum and a mop but does not have some extra features other robots on the list do. The robot uses a two-rotating pads system.
Dreame W10 is a robot mop for homes without carpet
Bottom Line
The Dreame W10 does vacuum but is made for hard floors mostly so not recommended to be bought for homes with lots of carpets.
iRobot Braava jet m6
Braava jet m6
The best mopping robot for large areas with mapping
The Braava Jet M6 has patented iAdapt 3.0 Navigation with vSLAM technology that helps to create a map of the cleaning area. This is the only robot mop here that can mop in a certain room. With the saved maps, the robot knows where to clean and when.
Unfortunately, iRobot does not specify battery life but does mention the Braava Jet m6 is good for multiple rooms and large spaces.
The shape of the robot allows getting into corners and along edges
The Braava Jet m6 is compatible with Alexa and Google Home. When it’s battery runs out of energy, the robot returns to recharge and resumes cleaning when it’s done charging.
The Braava Jet m6 knows your home layout and can clean the kitchen directly
The robot comes with two types of mopping pads, for dry and wet mopping and cleaning liquid. It has a Jet Spray that helps tackle sticky messes and kitchen grease.
Bottom line
The Braava Jet m6 might be a bit on the expensive side but it has a jet spray which is something other machines don’t. It is also one of the smartest robot mops here, it knows your home plan and can be mopping within a living room or a kitchen depending on where you want it to work. The Braava Jet m6 is one of the best solutions for automatic mopping on the market.
Roborock S7 MaxV Ultra
The Roborock S7 MaxV Ultra is the most advanced in the lineup. The self-cleaning station has two large water tanks and a disposable dustbin. Unlike ROIDMI, the Roborock has onboard water tank and a dual camera for recognizing small objects Lidar can not detect.
Another feature is the mopping pad lifting. When it detects carpet, the robot lifts the mopping attachment and continues vacuuming the carpet so you don't have to run the robot twice or set no-go zones. Another difference is the mopping pad. It is a standard mopping cloth with a vibrating mopping module which provides more pressure to the floor making mopping more effective.
Bottom Line
The Roborock S7 MaxV Ultra is the robot ideal to use in homes with a mixed surface.
ECOVACS DEEBOT X1 OMNI
The ECOVACS DEEBOT X1 OMNI is similar to the Roborock S7 MaxV Ultra. It also contains two water containers and a disposable bag but the mopping system is different. The robot has two rotating pads similar to what the ROIDMI EVA uses. Unlike Roborock, the DEEBOT does not lift mopping pads when detects carpet but automatically avoids it. So if you need the robot to vacuum carpets, you would have to run it again without the mopping attachments. Unlike the Roborock that continues vacuuming carpets even in mopping mode, the DEEBOT might not be as convenient to use.
After washing the mopping pads, the base dries out the pads with hot air. Unlike the Roborock, the X1 OMNI has a standard brushroll that works better with hair on carpets.
The ECOVACS DEEBOT X1 OMNI automatically avoids carpets in mopping mode
Bottom Line
The ECOVACS DEEBOT X1 OMNI is one of the few most-featured robot vacuums on the market. It does not require much maintenance and is ideal for homes with hard floors and carpets even tho is not as convenient to use compared to the Roborock.
Let's talk about which robot is best for your needs.
Which robot mop to buy: Dreame, Braava, ROIDMI, Roborock, or DEEBOT?
The Dreame W10 is a good robot mop for hard floors mostly. Does not require as much maintenance but does not have extra features like self-emptying or object recognition.
The Braava jet m6 is a bigger brother of the jet 240. It maps your home and is suitable for bigger areas. By spraying water, the robot is likely to get rid of most stains. Not the cheapest solution but if you are looking for a robot that only mops, have a look at the m6.
The Roborock S7 MaxV Ultra is the best overall for mixed surfaces as it is the most convenient way of mopping hard floors and vacuuming carpets in one cycle.
The ECOVACS DEEBOT X1 OMNI is a good value if you need good vacuuming and mopping performance at once. One of the most-features robots on the market, the X1 OMNI is a mix of Dreame's mopping system and the Roborock self-washing base.
Will the mop know where to clean?
All of those remember your home plan. The DEEBOT and Roborock are the best as they have additional sensors for recognizing small objects.
Amazon Alexa Integration
If you have Amazon Alexa, you probably need to have a look at the models that are compatible with it.
Which robot vacuum would be good for carpets and rugs?
If your home is mostly covered with carpets and rugs, stick with the Roborock S7 MaxV Ultra and ECOVACS DEEBOT X1 OMNI. These robots do the best job on carpets.
For Bare Floor
All the devices on the list are ideal for a bare floor, laminate, tile, marble, etc. It depends on your preferences as to which one to buy.
The most budget would be the Braava jet m6.
The Roborock and DEEBOT would cost you more but those are devices that are the best for the price.
Pet Hair
When it comes to pet hair, it is important to know what type of floor you want your robot to clean. For mostly bare floors, every machine is great at picking up pet hair.
The Roborock S7 MaxV Ultra and ECOVACS DEEBOT X1 OMNI would do the best with pet hair as it has a cleaning brush with detachable side tips which is easy to clean, strong suction that picks up pet hair, and would do the job on both, carpet and solid floor. The Roborock has some issues with picking up hard on carpets tho.