Best Self-Empting Robot Vacuums and robotvacuummops Mops

The Eufy 11S robotic vacuum is one of the most affordable self-emptying vacuums available that are available. It efficiently sucked up dry Oats from hard floors as well as carpets with low pile in our tests. Its dust bin is simple to open and empty -- easier than those of some other models in the same price range.

It is charged at its base and then it resumes cleaning as soon as it's ready. However, its obstacle-avoidance technology is caught in socks and cords and it's not able to go below low thresholds.

1. iRobot Roomba 11S

The 11S is a more affordable self-emptying robotic vacuum cleaner that lots of people seem to like. It is a great choice for moving under furniture and is a great choice for those who have hard floors or daily cleaning. Its suction is a bit weaker than our top picks, but it's still effective. It has a large dust bin as well as a long-lasting battery. The app allows you to schedule your daily cleaning or select a particular room. You can also map your home to allow the device to avoid areas you don't wish it to visit.

The app is easy to use and has a clear layout. It doesn't come with any advanced features, but it's straightforward enough to use and makes it easy to track the status of your robot. It comes with a tutorial that will guide you through the basics.

The cleaning pattern of Bounce Navigation isn't always rational. Sometimes it follows straight lines while other times it focuses on the edges of the space. But it is able to clean your entire floor. It's not the most effective at climbing over obstacles. It struggled to get under our pet food bowls as well as piano pedals, and got caught in our 2.25 inch shag carpet several times.

While it's a good option for light cleaning, we think there are better robot vacuums that are better than the 11S. The iRobot Roomba 694 is more robust, easier to maintain, incurs lower recurring costs, and is less time-consuming to charge. It also has a bigger dustbin and is more effective on all surface types and is able to overcome low-lying obstructions (like electrical cords) more easily.

The eufy RoboVac11S is another option for regular vacuuming. It shares a similar design to our top pick and is good at picking up fine dust and larger debris from hard flooring. It's a great choice on carpets with a medium or low pile. It comes with a large dirt bin and utilizes BoostIQ for automatic suction power adjustment. It also comes with an adjustable remote that is easy to use, and you can program daily cleanings using the app. Its battery lasts for about an hour, and the dustbin can be empty without taking it from the dock.

2. Roborock S7 maxV Ultra

Roborock S7 MaxV Ultra Enboya D60+ Robot Vacuum: Self-Emptying Superb Suction mop and vacuum is a great robot with an array of amazing automation features. It comes in three versions including the standard S7, the S7 MaxV Plus, and the S7 MaxV Ultra. The S7 MaxV Ultra is the only one with an Empty Wash Fillet Dock (or an alternate Auto-Empty Dock). These docks let the robot return to its base after cleaning and empty the debris into a dust collection bag or reservoir, drain the dirty water tank and clean its mopping pad.

The S7's sensors work together to avoid obstacles and clean floors. It can detect the types of floors, save a map of rooms and zones, and even detect dirt levels. It can also schedule and execute spot cleaning sessions. It performed well in our tests, though it couldn't quite match the iRobot Roomba j7+ in our carpet deep clean test.

Using the companion app, you can program the S7 to perform a cleaning cycle based on your schedule. You can specify a time, day, or week as well as choose from several cleaning modes, such as eco, automatic, and deep clean. You can also choose whether the robot will cease operation if its power is exhausted or when it comes across an obstruction.

If you don't have an iPhone, you can still use the S7 by connecting a remote to the dock that charges it. The controls can be difficult initially however they are very effective once you've mastered them. The power button doubles as an all-purpose 'Clean' button and the "Spot Clean" button instructs the robot to clean a small area around itself. The 'Spot Clean" button also triggers the child lock.

In addition to the new mapping features, Roborock improved its mobile app, adding a live view feature that lets you check out what the S7 is up to at home. You can enable this feature by pressing a particular sequence of buttons on the S7 and then creating an unlock pattern in the app that you can use at any time you want to see what the robot is doing.

3. Shark IQ XL

Shark's robot vacuums aren't as popular than those from iRobot or Roborock. However, our tests on the ground have proven that this model is among the most efficient self-emptying vacuums on the market. It is simple to set up, has an enormous bin that is easy to empty (albeit a bit loudly) into a trash can when it's full and is easily programmed to complete a whole-home clean on a schedule or as needed.

The IQ XL is able to connect to your WiFi at home which allows you to keep track of its progress on cleaning from the Shark app. The app allows you to create a cleaning schedule and receive push notifications about its status, pause cleaning and resume cleaning or set it for a single area. You can also control it with voice commands with Amazon Alexa or Google Assistant. The app will inform you what power mode it's currently in, namely Eco, Normal, or Max--but we didn't find that any of these modes made a significant difference in cleaning performance.

The IQ XL will automatically empty the trash bin at the end of each cleaning cycle into the base, which will self-empty robot vacuum. The bin can hold up to 60 days of waste and won't require emptying more often than that, unless you own lots of pets with long hair. If you have to empty it, all you need to do is untie the side bin, put it up to a trash can and press a button to empty the contents.

There's nothing to dislike about the Shark IQ XL, although it does feel slightly less robust than the Roomba 694. It's effective in cleaning carpeted floors however, it isn't as efficient as the iRobot Roomba i7 in terms of the performance of bare floors. The i7 also feels more sturdy, is more durable, requires less maintenance, incurs lower recurring cost and charges more quickly and has comparable battery performance. It also has more advanced features for automation, like no-go areas and the ability select specific rooms to be cleaned.

4. iRobot J7+

This robot vac/mop combo is a rarity because it can do both tasks extremely efficiently. iRobot Combo j7+ has all the features and smarts of its j7 counterpart, including LiDAR map and self-emptying. It also comes with additional features for vacuuming and mopping.

The new acoustic sensors assist the j7+ recognize the types of flooring, so it can choose between mopping and vacuuming when it first enters the room. This information can also be utilized to help prioritize cleaning rooms with carpets and rugs versus those with hard flooring.

The J7+ is more quiet than most robotic vacuums when it's in use and even more quiet when it's mopping. The maximum reading of 64 decibels on our decibel meter is comparable to normal office chatter.

You can easily create a cleaning schedule and alter what happens when the dust canister gets full. The j7+ can be controlled by voice assistants, such as Alexa, Google Assistant and others. The app lets you create and view maps in your home.

In our tests, the J7+ was a solid performer on carpeted and hard floors, cleaning most of the dirt we threw at it. It has some issues with pet hair and large particles like sand, but it is able to clean these things with a little more effort. It has good navigational abilities and two cliff sensors that keep it from falling down stairs or becoming stuck on furniture legs.

We did notice some minor issues with the j7+, mainly that it could snag cords and carpets, and it doesn't always switch off its mopping once it's finished vacuuming. This is a fantastic model that ticks all the boxes.

iRobot J7+ is one of the best auto-emptying systems we've ever tested. It drops its 14oz/0.4-liter dust canister into the base station, where it automatically empties for you. This will reduce the amount of trash you have to dispose of. You'll only need to replace the bag at the dock once every 60 days, based on the frequency you use the J7+.