The best robot vacuums for mopping tile floors

Why we picked this:

The mopping feature on many hybrids is a glorified mop dragging. If you'd prefer your tile be treated to a deeper clean, Roborock's sonic mopping actually deploys some elbow grease, scrubbing up to 3,000 times per minute to go after dried-on stains and footprints. You won't have to worry about getting your carpet or rugs wet — VibraRise tech automatically lifts the mop and adjusts suction power if carpet is sensed

Between that mindful mopping, strong suction, and LiDAR mapping that accurately pinpoints different zones, the Roborock S7 is major for folks dealing with both carpet and hard floors. With its self-empty dock (a wise bundle for people with shedding pets), the S7+ is a triple threat under $1,000.

Who it's for:

We recommend the Roborock S7 for people who'd prefer the water stains and footprints on their tile to be treated to a deeper clean than just the light wiping of a cloth.

Read our full review of the Roborock S7.

Why we picked this:

iRobot's freshest release is the ideal mindful navigator for tiled floors that are a bit of an obstacle course, like a kitchen that's home to pet food bowls or a bathroom with laundry strewn about. iRobot's PrecisionVision Navigation camera is able to detect obstacles smaller than four inches that are typically blind spots, including pet waste.

For hard floors like tile specifically, the Combo aspect of the j7+ brings along a water tank and retractable mopping pad that scrubs when appropriate and lifts over rugs and carpet.

Who it's for:

The Roomba Combo j7+ is for folks who are down to pay a little extra to skip scanning the floor for phone chargers or socks before sending their robot vacuum on a cleaning run.

The j7+ isn't the vacuum for high-pile carpets, but its performance on low-pile and hard floors (and an ability to easily switch between those surfaces) is reliable, especially with Dirt Detection that triggers multiple passes across serious messes.

Why we picked this:

Shark wasn't a competitive player in the hybrid game until a release in the winter of 2022. The latest Shark AI Ultra 2-in-1 rocks improvements galore over several predecessors (like adding a mop to Shark's smartest model) and can be purchased with or without a self-empty dock.

The Matrix Clean system shines during both wet and dry cleaning. During regular vacuuming, it delivers 30% better carpet cleaning (compared to the older RV Shark models) by digging deeper into carpet and taking multiple passes in a crosshatch pattern to loosen and grab debris from multiple angles. "Matrix" also applies to the AI Ultra's mopping, which vibrates 100 times per minute to scrub stains.

Who it's for:

We suggest the Shark AI Ultra 2-in-1 for those who are open to trying a super new release if it means they can secure actual scrubbing and LiDAR-guided room targeting for less than $500.

Why we picked this:

A robot vacuum-mop hybrid that goes as far as to ensure that dirty mopping pads aren't being dragged across the floor takes autonomous mopping to a whole new level. The Roborock S7 MaxV Ultra empties its own dust bin, refills its own water tank (swapping dirty water for clean when necessary), and washes its own mop pads — hence the obnoxiously-sized dock. It's an almost identical menu of specs to the Ecovacs Deebot X1 Omni for $200 less.

Some current S7 MaxV owners are underwhelmed by its performance on carpet covered in pet hair, but if your home is almost fully hardwood, that's not major. As for rugs, however, the MaxV is great at hoisting itself over corners to avoid getting stuck. It also won't get your carpets or rugs wet.

Who it's for:

The Roborock S7 MaxV Ultra is ideal for those who want a true hands-off cleaning experience, including not having to touch soggy mopping pads.

Why we picked this:

The robotic version of the Bissell SpinWave goes harder on dry floors than most hybrids in two ways. Its dual spinning fiber cloth attachments actually scrub (compared to the delicate drag of a stationary pad), pulling from a tank of cleaning solution that sanitizes while dissolving grime (if you'd prefer that over water). Your purchase includes a trial-sized bottle of solution for hardwood, but Bissell sells other variations designed specifically for tile.

The SpinWave won't map your home or follow virtual boundaries, but its soft surface avoidance sensors can be trusted to keep carpets and rugs dry while mopping. Though it's not the ultimate robot for heavy pet hair, low pile upkeep is more than possible with this level of dry suction.

Who it's for:

We recommend the Bissell SpinWave for those who can live without intense carpet cleaning or virtual boundaries as long as it gets their tile barefoot-ready through sanitation and thorough grime removal.

Why we picked this:

Cleaning little more than dust off of tile in a small space doesn't require a huge investment. Coredy's R750 model makes up for its lack of brand recognition with more than 5,000 five-star reviews on Amazon. It's a rockstar packed with surprisingly powerful suction for the price, mopping, and carpet sensors that (usually) remind the vacuum to not get those areas wet.

In vacuuming mode, the R750 uses dual side brushes to push loose debris over hard floors into the cleaning path and for tracking down debris under furniture. Coredy's Boost-Intellect technology automatically adjusts suction levels based on whether carpet is detected. Its alleged "mapping" features aren't so discerning, and it may get lost or stuck in larger households with lots of furniture.

Who it's for:

The Coredy R750 is best for those whose tile needs don't exceed light upkeep of one or two rooms with a simple layout.