BERLIN—Robot vacuums ruled at IFA. To be fair, we saw plenty of other cool tech at the show across a wide range of categories, but robot vacuums really took center stage, with game-changing features like the ability to climb stairs. Narrowing this list down to the absolute best was difficult, but these are the models we most look forward to testing in the (hopefully) near future.
Eufy Marswalker and RoboVac Omni S2
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This is the famous stair climber. It’s real, and it is a captivating sight to behold. Specifically, the Eufy Marswalker is a rover companion for the Eufy RoboVac Omni S2, a high-end robot vacuum and mop hybrid that also made its debut at IFA. The Marswalker is what takes this robot vacuum to the next level, literally.
Here’s how it works: The S2 Omni drives into the Marswalker’s central cavity, then the rover climbs the stairs with the robot vacuum secured inside. The Marswalker has rugged wheels in each corner for gripping the steps, as well as a long antenna to sense angles and heights. It can ascend or descend steps and is compatible with straight, L-shaped, and U-shaped staircases. At the top or bottom of the stairs, the rover opens its front door into a ramp, and the S2 Omni rolls out and continues on its way. Even on its own, the S2 has impressive suction power, a self-cleaning roller mop, and a built-in aromatherapy system that distributes calming fragrances as it cleans.
Both the S2 and the Marswalker will go on sale this summer, at which point the need to carry your robot vacuum to different floors will become a thing of the past.
Dreame Cyber10 Ultra
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Dreame showed off several cool robot vacuums at IFA. Our favorite, though, is the Dreame Cyber10 Ultra, a robot vacuum and mop hybrid with a retractable robot arm that can pick up shoes, trash, or knick-knacks and put them away, then return to the formerly blocked spot to clean it. The Roborock Saros Z70 debuted with a similar feature earlier this year, but the Cyber10 Ultra’s arm can supposedly lift heavier objects and wield tools. The base stores up to three tools, including a corner cleaner and an edge sweeper. The robotic arm can pick up and use those tools to clean hard-to-reach spots it otherwise wouldn’t be able to access, like in between furniture.
At IFA, Dreame also demoed its own stair-climbing accessory, the Cyber X, which looks even more rugged than the Eufy Marswalker but is still just a concept. The company also showed off the Max10 Ultra, a hybrid robot vacuum that can automatically swap between three different sets of mop heads based on the flooring type.
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Dyson Spot+Scrub AI Robot Vacuum
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Dyson’s latest robot vacuum, the Spot+Scrub AI, finally enters hybrid territory, one-upping its predecessor, the vacuum-only Dyson 360 Vis Nav in versatility. The wet and dry cleaner has a self-cleaning roller mop with a 12-point hydration system. Built-in AI can recognize and target stains for extra scrubbing, and it can also recognize over 200 types of obstacles and route itself around them. The Spot+Scrub also comes with a self-emptying base station, another upgrade over the 360 Vis Nav. That model aced our vacuuming tests, so the Spot+Scrub could prove itself a capable contender against our favorite hybrid models if it’s equally adept at mopping. Dyson hasn’t announced a price for the Spot+Scrub yet, but it’s expected to launch in the US in 2026.
Ecovacs Deebot X11 OmniCyclone
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The Ecovacs Deebot X11 OmniCyclone has four-wheel drive to help it clear thresholds and lift itself over obstacles. Admittedly, it doesn’t feel as impressive when compared with a robot that climbs stairs, but bear in mind that these wheels are on the robot itself as opposed to an extra accessory. The X11 could also end up as the best premium model on the market, as it is an upgrade to our current favorite, the Ecovacs Deebot X8 Pro Omni. It uses the same self-cleaning roller mop, but with higher-density bristles. For vacuuming, it has the same powerful Blast suction system that proved successful on the Deebot X9 Pro Omni.
The X11’s base station promises to quickly top off the robot’s battery when it returns mid-job to drop off dirt and wash its mops. The base also does away with disposable dust bags; collected debris is transferred from the robot’s bin to a bagless canister in the base. The canister compacts debris inside, so you can go months without having to empty it into the trash.
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The Ecovacs Deebot X11OmniCyclone is available now, starting at $1,499.99 in the US. It’s already impressed in initial testing, and we’ll put it through the rest of our rigorous procedures soon to see if it can unseat its predecessor as our Editors’ Choice for the best premium hybrid robot vacuum.
Roborock Qrevo Curv 2 Pro
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Just like the original Roborock Qrevo Curv that debuted at last year’s IFA, the Roborock Qrevo Curv 2 Pro has wheels that can lift the robot’s chassis high enough to clear obstacles and thresholds. This year’s model can use that same self-lifting technology to clean carpets more effectively. The vacuum can lower itself down when it senses low-pile carpets to more easily grab dirt from between the fibers. On plushy carpet, it lifts itself over the fibers to clean dirt without getting snagged. The Curv 2 Pro vacuums with 25,000Pa of suction and mops with 12 Newtons of downward pressure. Roborock hasn’t announced a US release date for the model yet.
Mova Z60 Ultra Roller Complete
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The latest flagship robot floor cleaner from Mova puts a new spin on the increasingly popular roller mop design to limit cross-contamination as it works. The Mova Z60 Ultra Roller Complete has a curved shield that automatically covers the mop when the vacuum enters carpeted rooms, preventing any contact with rug fibers. Otherwise, the Roller Complete has the self-maintenance features you’d expect of a high-end model, at a $1,199 price that undercuts most of the competition.
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About Andrew Gebhart
Senior Writer, Smart Home and Wearables
