Best 2023 Robotic Vacuums for Odor control

#1 Roomba Combo j9+ Robot Vacuum & Mop
4.5

Odor control was viewed favorably because the no-dirty-water-bin approach was considered more sanitary and less messy.

Pros: Obstacle Avoidance (Robot), Overall opinion

Cons: Maintenance requirements, Self-cleaning cycle

#2 Roborock S8 Pro Ultra Robot Vacuum and Mop
4.3

Odor control was a strength when the mop dryer worked, but dirty water still needed timely emptying and rinsing.

Pros: Mopping performance, Self-cleaning cycle

Cons: Price and Value, Value-for-money

#3 Dreame L20 Ultra Robot Vacuum and Mop
3.3

Odor control was mixed: hot-air drying was credited with reducing mold risk, but one review said mop pads still smelled over time.

Pros: Overall opinion, Obstacle Avoidance (Robot)

Cons: Price and Value, Storage footprint and upright-stand stability

#4 Shark Matrix Self Empty Robot Vacuum
3.0

Odor control was a caveat because one reviewer expected many users to empty the bin before its claimed capacity because of odors.

Pros: Suction and Airflow, Map and Path Efficiency (Robot Vacuums)

Cons: Obstacle Avoidance (Robot), Noise level

#5 eufy X8 Pro Robot Vacuum
2.0

Odor control had limited negative evidence from a mop pad that became smelly when not rinsed after use.

Pros: AI, Smart, App and Automation, Overall opinion

Cons: Mopping performance, Maintenance requirements

#6 Roborock Q8 Max+ Robot Vacuum and Mop
2.0

Odor control evidence was negative and tied to mop upkeep, with one reviewer warning that dirty mop cloths can create bad odors.

Pros: Mopping performance, AI, Smart, App and Automation

Cons: Obstacle Avoidance (Robot), Dock noise

#7 Roomba i5+ Combo Robot Vacuum and Mop
1.0

Odor control was poor in one wet-bin failure case where the collection bag and second floor were affected by odor.

Pros: Overall opinion, Emptying and Mess Control

Cons: AI, Smart, App and Automation, Mopping performance