Best Self-Empting Robot Vacuums and Mops

The Eufy 11S robot vacuum is one of the cheapest self-emptying vacuums on the market. In our tests it was able to remove dry oats from hard floors and carpets with low pile. Its dust bin is simple to empty and open -much easier than some other models in its price range.

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

1. iRobot Roomba 11S

The 11S is a less expensive self-emptying robotic vacuum cleaner that lots of users seem to enjoy. It is good at getting under furniture and is a great choice for those who have hard floors or who do a lot of cleaning. Its suction might be less powerful than our top picks, but it still gets the job done. It comes with a huge dust bin as well as a long-lasting battery. The app lets you schedule your daily cleaning or choose a specific room. You can also map your home to allow the device to avoid areas that you don't wish it to visit.

The app is easy to use and has a simple layout. It's not a feature-rich app however, it's simple to use and allows you to monitor your robot's status. It also comes with a helpful tutorial to guide you through the basics.

Its cleaning patterns don't always look like logical - at times it goes in straight lines, other times it focuses on the edges of a room, however, Bounce Navigation ensures your entire floor is kept clean. It's not the best 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 multiple times.

We believe there are better robot vacuums available than the 11S. The iRobot Roomba 694 is better-built and easier to maintain, incurs lower recurring costs, and takes less time to charge. It also has a bigger dustbin, and performs better on all types of surfaces and is able to overcome low-lying obstructions (like electrical cords) more easily.

The eufy RoboVac11S is another alternative for regular vacuuming. It's designed in a similar way to our top pick and it excels for picking up fine dirt and larger debris on hard flooring. It does a good job on carpets with a medium or low pile. It comes with a large dirt bin and utilizes BoostIQ for automatic suction power adjustment. It has an easy-to-use remote control and you can organize daily cleanings with the app. Its battery lasts about an hour and the dustbin can be empty without taking it from the dock.

2. Roborock S7 maxV Ultra

Roborock S7 MaxV Ultra robot mop and vacuum is a great robot with an impressive array of automated features. The Roborock S7 MaxV is available in three models: the basic S7 model, the S7 Plus model and the S7 Ultra. Only the latter has an Empty Wash Fill Dock (or an alternative Auto-Empty Dock). These docks allow the robot to return to its base after cleaning, empty the collected debris into a dust bag or reservoir, empty the dirty water tank and clean its mopping pad.

The S7's sensors work in tandem to stay clear of obstacles and clean the floors. It can identify the types of floors and save maps of rooms and zones and even detect dirt levels. It also has the ability to schedule and execute spot cleaning sessions. It was able to perform well in our tests, though it couldn't quite match the iRobot Roomba j7+ in our carpet deep clean test.

You can program the S7 with the companion app to run a cleaning cycle in accordance with your schedule. You can choose a cleaning mode, such as automatic or eco, and a weekday, day or time. You can also choose whether the Dreame W10 White Robot Vacuum and Mop: Revolutionary Cleaning Solution will stop if it is running out of energy or encounters an obstacle.

If you don't have a smartphone however, you can still utilize the S7 by connecting a remote control to the charging dock. The controls can be difficult initially but they're very efficient once you've mastered them. The power button functions as an all-purpose 'Clean' button and the "Spot Clean" button directs 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 by adding live view features that lets you see what the S7 is up to at home. You can enable this feature by pressing a specific 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 check out what the robot is up to.

3. Shark IQ XL

Shark isn't as well-known in the field of robot vacuum with self empty vacuums as iRobot and Roborock, but our tests on this model has proven it to be one of the most efficient self-emptying robot vacuums on the market. It's easy to set up and has a large bin that can be easily emptied (albeit loudly) into a trashcan once 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 in cleaning using the Shark app. The app allows you to program a cleaning routine, receive push notifications regarding its status as well as pause cleaning and then clean up, or set it to only one area. It can also be controlled using voice commands using Amazon Alexa or Google Assistant. The app will inform you the power mode it's currently in, namely Eco, Normal, or Max. We didn't discover that any of the modes made a significant difference in cleaning performance.

When it's finished cleaning after which the IQ XL will automatically empty the dust bin into its base, and it self-empties. The bin can hold up to 60 days' worth of trash and won't require emptying more often than that, unless you have many pets with long hair. If you do have to empty it, all you have to do is remove the side bin, place it up to a trash can and press a button to eject its contents.

The Shark IQ XL is a great vacuum cleaner. It does a great job of cleaning bare floors and can maneuver itself well. However, the Shark IQ XL feels a slightly less sturdy than the Roomba 694. It is able to remove many messes on unfinished floors and does a good job of moving itself around however it isn't even close to the iRobot Roomba i7 in regards to performance on carpeted floors. The i7 also feels more sturdy, is more durable and requires less maintenance. It has lower recurring costs and charges faster, and offers comparable battery performance. It also has more advanced features for automation, like areas that are not accessible and the ability to choose specific rooms to be cleaned.

4. iRobot J7+

This robotic mop and vacuum combination is a rare find that can perform both tasks efficiently. iRobot Combo j7+ has all the smarts and features of its j7 counterpart, including LiDAR maps and self-emptying. It also comes with additional features for vacuuming and mopping.

The j7+ makes use of the new acoustic sensor to identify the floor type and allows it to clean or mop the area during its initial pass. This information is also used to determine the best cleaning options for rooms with carpets and rugs versus those with hard flooring.

The j7+ is quieter than the majority of robotic vacuums when it's running and even more quiet when it's mopping. The maximum reading of 64db on our decibel scale is similar to office chatter.

It's simple to set an appointment to clean and alter the way that the j7+ operates when its dust bin is full. The j7+ can be controlled by voice assistants such as Alexa, Google Assistant and other. The app allows you to create and view maps within your home.

In our tests, the j7+ performed well on carpeted and hard floors, and it cleaned up most of the dirt we threw at it. It has a difficult time with pet hair, large debris and sand. However, it is able to clean them with more effort. It also has good navigation capabilities and a pair of cliff sensors that stop it from falling down the stairs or stumbling on furniture legs.

We did discover a couple of small niggles with the j7+, mainly that it can snag on cords and carpets, and it doesn't always switch off its mopping when done vacuuming. In all other respects, it's an excellent model that checks all the right boxes.

iRobot j7+ has also one of the most efficient auto-emptying systems that we've ever tried. It puts its 14oz 0.4-liter dust canister into the base station where it will automatically empty itself for you. This helps reduce the amount of trash you have to get rid of. It is only necessary to change the dust disposal bag at the dock once every 60 days, depending on the frequency you use the J7+.