The archive · 13 machines
Every review we've published
Sorted by overall score. Every machine here went through the same test protocol — scores are comparable across categories.
Roborock S8 MaxV Ultra
The everything machine: flagship vacuuming, real mopping, and a dock that does all the chores.
№1 overall · $1399
Dreame L40 Ultra Gen 2
25,000 Pa, extendable brush and mop, full-service dock — flagship specs, mid-tier price.
№2 overall · $570
iRobot Roomba j9+
The most reliable hands-off vacuum we've tested — and it dodges dog messes.
№3 overall · $649
Eufy X10 Pro Omni
A real self-washing, self-emptying combo for roughly half the flagship price.
№4 overall · $699
Eufy S1
A roller mop that washes itself as it goes — clean water on the floor, always.
№5 overall · $749
Ecovacs Deebot T90 Pro Omni
30,000 Pa and a self-cleaning roller mop — the combo that mops like a specialist.
№6 overall · $699
Roborock Q7 M5+
10,000 Pa, LiDAR mapping, and a self-empty dock for the price of a budget bot.
№7 overall · $250
iRobot Roomba Combo j9+
The combo that never wets carpet — its mop rides on top until needed.
№8 overall · $999
Shark Matrix Plus 2-in-1
Grid-pattern deep cleaning and a bagless dock — strong, slightly noisy value.
№9 overall · $479
Eufy C28
The always-fresh roller mop formula at a price that undercuts the flagships.
№10 overall · $529
Eufy RoboVac 11S MAX
The quiet, slim bump-and-run classic that's still the best first robot vacuum.
№11 overall · $179
Narwal Freo X Ultra
Triangular spinning mops with real downward pressure — a scrubber that also vacuums.
№12 overall · $999
iRobot Roomba 694
The dependable entry Roomba — Wi-Fi scheduling and iRobot build quality, cheap.
№13 overall · $199