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Best Self-Empting Robot Vacuums and Mops

The Eufy 11S robot vacuum is among the cheapest Self-Emptying Robot Vacuum vacuums that are available. In our tests it was able to remove dry oats from hard floors as well as carpets with a low pile. The dust bin opens and empty easily, making it easier to use than some other models in its price.

It recharges at its base and then cleans when it's at its best. But its obstacle-avoidance technology gets caught in socks and cords and it can't go under low thresholds.

1. iRobot Roomba 11S

The 11S is a more affordable self-emptying robotic vacuum cleaner that a lot of people seem to love. It's great for scooting under furniture and seems to be a great option for those with hard floors or who wish to do light daily cleans. Its suction might be less powerful than our top picks, however it gets the job done. It comes with a huge dust bin as well as a long-lasting battery. The app lets you schedule daily cleanings or choose a specific room. You can also mark your home to help the device avoid areas you don't wish it to visit.

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

Its cleaning patterns don't always appear logical - sometimes it follows straight lines, and other times, it is able to find the edges of a room, however, Bounce Navigation ensures your entire floor is cleaned. It's not the best at climbing obstacles - it had trouble getting under our pet food bowls and piano pedals, and was caught in our 2.25 inch shag carpet a few times.

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

The RoboVac 11S, which is eufy, is an excellent choice for regular vacuuming. It is designed very similarly to our top pick and is excellent for picking up smaller and fine dirt on hard floors. It also does a great job on medium and low-pile carpet. Similar to the Roomba by iRobot Roomba it also has a huge dirt compartment and utilizes BoostIQ to automatically adjust suction power. It comes with a simple remote control, and you can organize daily cleanings with the app. The battery can last for around an hour, and the dustbin can be emptied without removing it from the dock.

2. Roborock S7 MaxV Ultra

The Roborock S7 MaxV Ultra is an excellent robot vacuum empty itself vacuum and mop with a surprisingly wide array of features for automation. It is available in three models including the standard S7, the S7 MaxV Plus, and the S7 MaxV Ultra. The S7 MaxV Ultra is the only one equipped with an Empty Wash Fillet Dock (or an alternate Auto-Empty Dock). These docks let the robot return to its base following cleaning and empty the debris it has collected into a dust bag or reservoir, empty the dirty water tank and clean its mopping pad.

The S7's sensors work to eliminate obstacles and clean the floors. It can detect floor types and save a map for rooms and zones. It even detects dirt levels. It's also capable of scheduling and running spot-cleaning sessions. It did well in standard tests, however it did not perform as well as the Roomba j7+ in the carpet deep cleaning test.

You can program the S7 using the companion app to run a cleaning routine in accordance with your schedule. You can choose the cleaning mode like automatic or eco, and a day, self-emptying robot vacuum week, or time. You can also select whether the robot will stop if it runs out of energy or encounters an obstacle.

If you don't own a smartphone however, you can still utilize the S7 by connecting a remote control to the charging dock. The remote controls can be a bit difficult to understand initially, but once you've got the hang of them they work well. The power button acts as an 'Cleaning' button and the Spot Clean button instructs the robot to clean up an 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 a live view feature that lets you observe what the S7 is up to at home. You can activate it by pressing a particular sequence of buttons on your S7 and then you can create an unlock pattern in the mobile app that you can use at any time you wish to see what the S7 is doing.

3. Shark IQ Large

Shark's robot vacuums aren't as popular as those made by iRobot or Roborock. But our hands-on tests have shown that this model is one of the most efficient bagless self-emptying robot vacuum vacuums that are available. It's simple to set up, has a huge bin that is easy to empty (albeit a bit loudly) into a trash can when full and is easily programmed to complete a home clean on a regular basis or as needed.

The IQ XL is able to connect to your WiFi at home which allows you to keep track of its cleaning progress from the Shark app. The app allows you to create a cleaning schedule, receive push notifications regarding its condition, pause cleaning and clean up, or set it to one specific area. You can also control it using voice commands via Amazon Alexa or Google Assistant. The app will inform you the power mode it's currently in, namely Eco, Normal, or Max. However, we couldn't determine that any of the modes made a huge difference to cleaning performance.

The IQ XL will automatically empty the bin at the end of each cleaning cycle into the base, and then automatically empty itself. The bin can hold up to 60 days' worth of trash, so it won't need emptying more often than that, unless you have many pets with hair that is long. If you need to empty it you can simply take the side container off, hold it over the trash can, and then press the button.

There's not much to dislike about the Shark IQ XL, although it is a little less sturdy than the Roomba 694. It does a good job at cleaning carpeted floors, however, it's not as effective as the iRobot Roomba i7 when it comes to bare floor performance. The i7 is also more robust, feels more durable and sturdy, has less maintenance requirements, has lower costs for recurring expenses, is faster to charge, and offers comparable battery performance, and offers the most advanced automation features, such as no-go zones as well as the ability to choose specific rooms for a clean.

iRobot j7+

This robotic mop and vacuum combination is a rare find that can do both tasks well. iRobot Combo J7+ comes with all the smarts and features of its j7 counterpart, including LiDAR maps and self-emptying. However, it also has 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 in its first attempt. It also makes use of this information to prioritize cleaning rooms with carpets and rugs over those with hard floors.

The J7+ is more quiet than the majority of robotic vacuums when it's running and is even quieter when it's mopping. Its maximum reading on our decibel meter was 64db, which is comparable to the background noise of office chatter.

It's simple to set the schedule for cleaning and adjust the way that the j7+ operates when its dust bin is full. The j7+ can be controlled by voice assistants (Alexa, Google Assistant, etc.) The app allows you to create and view maps from your home.

The j7+ performed well in our tests on both hard and carpeted floors, removing most of the dirt we threw its way. It isn't the best at dealing with pet hair as well as large debris such as sand, however it can clean these things with a little extra effort. It also has good navigation abilities and a set of cliff sensors to stop it from falling down stairs or getting stuck on furniture legs.

The j7+ has a few small flaws, namely that it can be caught on rugs or cords and does not always turn off the mopping function once it's finished vacuuming. This is a great model that ticks off all the boxes.

iRobot J7+ is one of the top auto-emptying systems we've tested. It dumps its 14oz/0.4-liter dust canister in the base station, where it automatically emptys itself. This helps reduce the amount of garbage you have to get rid of. You'll only need to replace the dust disposal bag at the dock once every 60 days, depending on how frequently you use the J7+.