Robotics

Maria Diaz/ZDNETZDNET’s key takeawaysEcovacs just launched a new Deebot T30S Combo More

Maria Diaz/ZDNETZDNET’s key takeawaysThe Mammotion Luba 2 3000H More

Maria Diaz/ZDNETWhat’s the deal?The Eufy X9 Pro More

Maria Diaz/ZDNETWhat’s the deal?This is a great time to get spring cleaning supplies and the Ecovacs Deebot X2 Omni More

Ecovacs Deebot X2 Combo Complete features: 15mm Auto Mop Lifting | Dual laser LiDAR navigation | OZMO Turbo 2.0 Spinning Mopping system | 210 minute runtime | Cordless vacuum | Price: $1500If you’re looking for a powerhouse robot vacuum and mop, the Ecovacs Deebot X2 Combo Complete is the machine for you. This 3-in-1 machine has 8,700Pa of suction power, dual rotating mop heads, a cordless vacuum for quick cleanups, and an Omni Station that does your dirty work. You can use the cordless vacuum to pick up pet hair from your area rugs or clean up crumbs from your couch, then set it to charge on the Omni station and watch as the contents of its dustbin automatically empty into the dust bag within. The AI-powered Robot intelligently navigates your home and recognizes your soft floors, carpet, and rugs versus tile, hardwood, or laminate. The mop heads can lift 0.60 inches, easily keeping your rugs dry during cleaning.The Deebot X2 Combo Complete has easily kept up with my three (messy) kids and my mutt mixed with some of the hairiest breeds — Husky, Golden Retriever, Coonhound, and German Shepherd. I think that should speak for itself. Being a robot vacuum and mop, you can rest assured that your pet’s hair will be vacuumed while the dirty paw prints are washed away. Customer reviews agree with my assessment: “The Ecovacs Deebot X2 Combo engineers, designers and programmers did their homework and then went out and built an incredible, not just vacuum but a solidly built system that shines in its accomplishment.”Review: This robot vacuum and mop combo is the most convenient one I’ve ever used More

Beth Mauder/ZDNETAn iRobot Braava Jet m6 More

The Dreame X30 Ultra is the best two-in-one machine money can buy, and you’ll need a lot of money to score this latest and greatest machine. It sits at $1,700 and is regularly priced, but let me tell you why you need this machine if you have kids, pets, or both. The X30 Ultra can do it all — vacuum, mop, avoid obstacles, self-empty, self-refill, self-clean (both the mop heads and the washboard), self-dispense the cleaning solution, and self-dry. The robot can even determine how dirty your floors are and will automatically go over them a second time (if this feature is enabled). As someone who only walks around her home barefoot, I mean it when I tell you the dual oscillating mop heads truly scrub my floors. They look fantastic after a cleaning run. Are you convinced yet? Review: Dreame X30 UltraThe mopping is superb, but the vacuuming also does a great job. At 8,300Pa suction, the X30 Ultra easily handles my carpet and rugs, suctioning up my pet hair and dirt while leaving pretty vacuuming lines behind. The auto-empty feature is also incredibly quiet, and I never wake my son up after he’s gone to bed and I run the machine. It features a built-in light and impressively cleans well at night with only a lamp or two in my house. This is my favorite two-in-one machine and a must-have if you can justify the price.Amazon reviewers also feel overwhelmingly positive about the X30 Ultra, one saying, “The most impressive part is how well it cleans. I love coming home to a house that [is] swept daily and mopped twice a week (my settings).” Waking up every morning and starting with freshly vacuumed and mopped floors helps give me the best start to my day possible. I love this machine and think you will, too.Dreame X30 Ultra features: MopExtend cleaning capability | 8300Pa suction power | Multi-functional base station | Price: $1300 More

Beth Mauder/ZDNETWhat’s the deal? Currently, Amazon is offering the Eufy X8 Pro for 38% off its regular price, dropping the robot vacuum to $400. ZDNET’s key takeaways The Eufy X8 Pro is a two-in-one robot vacuum and mop in the midrange market. It’s the industry’s first vacuum to feature dual TurboCyclone Suction units to clean different surface types effectively.Eufy’s Pro-Detangle feature was less effective in my house, which is full of dogs and cats.Cleaning pet hair is something I struggle with in my home. It’s on my floors, my couches, my clothes, and even my dining room table. And the only way I’ve found even remotely to keep up with it is by running a robot vacuum every day because who has the time to run a handheld vacuum daily? If you do, you have my respect. Truly. That’s to say, when the Eufy X8 Pro More