Best Self-Empting Robot Vacuums and Mops

The Eufy 11S robot vacuum is one of the most affordable self-emptying vacuums available that are available. It was able to efficiently remove dry oatmeal from hard floors and carpets with low pile in our tests. Its dust bin is open and empty quickly, making it much easier to use than other models at its price.

It charges at its base, and then resumes cleaning as soon as it's ready. But its obstacle-avoidance technology is caught in cords and socks, and it's unable to operate under low thresholds.

1. iRobot Roomba 11S

The 11S is among the cheaper self-emptying robots available and lots of people seem to love it. It is great at maneuvering under furniture and seems to be a great choice for people with hard floors or who wish to do light daily cleans. Its suction is less powerful than our top picks but it's still effective. It also has a large dirt bin and a battery that lasts for more than an hour. The app allows you to schedule your daily cleaning chores or pick a specific room. You can also mark your home to help the device avoid areas that you don't want it visit.

The app is easy to use and has a clear layout. It doesn't have any advanced features, but it's straightforward enough to use and allows you to monitor the status of your robot. It also includes a helpful tutorial to provide you with the basics.

Bounce Navigation's cleaning pattern isn't always logical. Sometimes it follows straight lines while other times, it focuses on the edges of the space. However, it is able to clean your entire floor. It's not the best self emptying robot vacuum at navigating obstacles though. It was unable to climb over our piano pedals as well as pet food bowls, and got tangled up in our 2.25-inch shag rug a few times.

We believe there are better robot vacuums available than the 11S. The iRobot Roomba 694 is stronger and is easier to maintain. It also incurs lower recurring costs and charges faster. It has a larger bin, is more effective on any surface type and can scale obstacles that are low in elevation (like electrical cables) more easily.

The RoboVac 11S from Eufy is another good option for regular vacuuming. It is a close design to our top pick and is good in removing fine dust and larger debris from hard floors. It also does a great job on medium- and low-pile carpet. It comes with a large dirt bin and utilizes BoostIQ for automatic suction power adjustment. It also has an easy-to-use remote control to operate, and you can program daily cleanings using the app. The battery lasts about an hour and the bin is easy to empty by taking it from its dock.

2. Roborock S7 MaxV Ultra

Roborock S7 MaxV Ultra robot mop and vacuum is a great robot with an array of amazing features for automation. The Roborock S7 MaxV is available in three different versions: the basic S7 model, the S7 Plus model, and the S7 Ultra. The S7 MaxV Ultra is the only model equipped with an Empty Wash Fillet Dock (or an alternate Auto-Empty Dock). These docks allow the robot to return to its base following a cleaning session and empty the debris into a dust collection bag or reservoir, empty its dirty water tank, and clean its mopping pad.

Sensors on the S7 collaborate to clean and avoid obstacles. It can detect floor types and save a floor map for rooms and forum.rockmanpm.com zones. It even detects dirt levels. It also has the ability to plan and conduct spot cleaning sessions. It was able to perform well in standard tests, however it could not match the iRobot Roomba j7+ for the carpet deep cleaning test.

You can program the S7 by using the companion app to run a cleansing cycle according to your schedule. You can set a date, time either day or week, as well as select from several cleaning modes, such as automatic, eco and deep clean. You can also decide whether the robot will stop if it runs out of power or comes across an obstacle.

You can still use the S7 if you don't own an iPhone by connecting an charging dock to the remote control. The remote controls can be a bit difficult to understand initially, but once you get the hang of them, they work great. The power button doubles as the general 'Clean' function and the 'Spot Clean' button directs the robot to clean a small area around itself. The 'Spot Clean' button also triggers the child lock.

Roborock's mobile app has been enhanced to include a live-view function that allows you to observe what the S7 does at home. You can enable it by pressing a certain sequence of buttons on your S7 and then you can create an unlock pattern within the mobile app, which you can use whenever you want to know what the S7 is doing.

3. Shark IQ SX

Shark isn't as well-known in the field of robot vacuums as iRobot and Roborock, but our experience with this model has shown it to be one of the top self-emptying robot vacuums on the market. It's easy to set up and comes with an enormous bin that can be easily emptied (albeit loudly) to a trashcan when full. It can also be programmed to sweep the entire house on a set schedule.

The IQ XL is able to connect to your WiFi at home, allowing you to monitor its progress on cleaning from the Shark app. The app allows you to program a cleaning routine and receive push notifications about its current status in cleaning, pause it and then resume cleaning or set it to clean one specific area. It can also be controlled by voice commands using Amazon Alexa or Google Assistant. The app will tell you what power mode it's currently in--Eco, Normal, or Max--but we didn't find that any of these modes made a significant difference to the cleaning performance.

After it has completed a cleaning cycle after which the IQ XL automatically empty the dust bin into its base, which then automatically emptys. The bin can hold up to 60 days worth of debris and won't require emptying more frequently than that unless you have several pets with hair that is long. If you do need to empty it you can simply take the side container off and place it on top of your trash can and press the button.

The Shark IQ XL is a good vacuum cleaner. It does a good job cleaning floors that are not bare and can maneuver itself well. However, the Shark IQ XL feels a bit less sturdy than the Roomba 694. It's good at cleaning carpeted floors, however, it's not as effective as the iRobot Roomba i7 when it comes to the performance of bare floors. The i7 is also more robust, feels more durable and robust, has lower maintenance requirements, web018.dmonster.kr has lower costs for recurring expenses, is faster to charge, and offers comparable battery performance, and offers much more advanced automation features, such as no-go zones as well as the ability to select specific rooms for a clean.

4. iRobot J7+

This robot vac and mop combination is a rare machine that can do both tasks well. The iRobot Combo j7+ offers all the features of its j7 counterpart, including self-emptying and LiDAR mapping but also includes additional features for both mopping and vacuuming.

The j7+ uses the latest acoustic sensor technology to detect the type of floor and allows it to vacuum or mop the room on its first pass. It also makes use of this information to prioritize cleaning rooms with carpets and rugs over those with hard floors.

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

You can easily set up a cleaning schedule and alter what happens when the dust canister fills. The j7+ is also able to be controlled using voice assistants (Alexa, Google Assistant, etc.) for a hands-free approach and the app allows you to create and explore maps of your home.

The j7+ performed well in our tests on hard and carpeted flooring, and was able to remove most of the dirt we tossed at it. It has a difficult time dealing with pet hair, large pieces of debris and sand. However, it is able to remove them with a bit more effort. It also has good navigation capabilities, as well as a set of cliff sensors to stop it from falling down stairs or getting stuck on furniture legs.

We did find a couple of small niggles with the j7+, mostly that it can get caught on cords and rugs, and that it doesn't always turn off its mopping when finished vacuuming. Otherwise, this is an excellent model that ticks all the right boxes.

The j7+ from iRobot also comes with one of the top self-emptying systems we've seen. It puts its 14oz 0.4-liter dust canister into the base station, where it automatically emptys itself for you to. This reduces the amount of trash you have to dispose of. You will only have to replace the bag at the dock every 60 days, depending on the frequency you use the J7+.