Best Self-Empting Robot Vacuums and Mops

The Eufy 11S is one the cheapest Self-emptying Vacuum robot vacuum with self empty vacuums on the market. In our tests it was able pick up dry oats on hard floors as well as low pile carpeting. Its dustbin opens and empties easily, making it more convenient to use than other models in its price.

It recharges at its base and then cleans when it's ready. However, its obstacle-avoidance technology is caught in cords and socks, and it's unable to operate under low thresholds.

1. iRobot 11S

The 11S is a cheaper self-emptying robotic vacuum cleaner that many users seem to enjoy. It's good at scooting under furniture and appears to be a good choice for people with hard floors or who wish to perform light cleaning. The suction is less powerful than our top picks, however it's still able to do the job. It comes with a huge dust bin and a long-lasting battery. The app allows you to schedule your daily cleaning or choose a specific room. It's also possible to create a map of your home, which can aid in avoiding areas you don't want to visit.

The app is easy to use and has a clear layout. It doesn't include any advanced features, but it's straightforward enough to use and allows you to keep track of the progress of your robot. It also comes with an informative tutorial that can guide you through the basics.

The cleaning pattern of Bounce Navigation isn't always intuitive. Sometimes it follows straight lines while at other times, it concentrates on the edges of a space. However, it cleans the entire floor. It's not the greatest at climbing over obstacles, though - it struggled to get underneath our piano pedals and pet food bowls, and got stuck in our 2.25-inch shag rug a few times.

While it is a good option for light cleaning We believe there are better robot vacuums than the 11S. The iRobot Roomba 694 is stronger and is easier to maintain. It also has lower recurring costs and charges faster. It also has a larger dustbin and is more effective on all types of surfaces, and it can climb over low-lying obstructions (like electrical cords) more easily.

The eufy RoboVac11S is another option for regular vacuuming. It's designed in a similar way to our top pick, and is excellent in removing fine dirt and larger debris on hard flooring. It is able to do a great job on low-pile or medium-pile carpet. It has a large dirt container and uses BoostIQ for automatic suction power adjustment. It also has an easy-to-use remote control to use and allows you to program daily cleanings using the app. The battery can last for around an hour, and the dustbin can be cleaned without taking it from the dock.

2. Roborock S7 maxV Ultra

The Roborock S7 MaxV Ultra is an excellent robot vacuum and mop with a surprising array of automation options. It comes in three options, the basic S7, the S7 MaxV Plus and the S7 MaxV 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 home base and empty the debris it has collected into a dust bag or reservoir, drain the dirty water tank, and wash its mopping pads.

The S7's sensors work in tandem to stay clear of obstacles and clean floors. It can identify flooring types and save a floor map for rooms and zones. It can even detect dirt levels. It's also capable of scheduling and running spot-cleaning sessions. It performed well in our standard tests, but it wasn't able to quite match the iRobot Roomba j7+ in the carpet deep clean test.

Utilizing the companion app, you can program the S7 to perform a cleaning cycle based on your schedule. You can select a cleaning mode that is eco or automatic, as well as a weekday, day, or time. You can also decide whether the robot should stop if it is running out of energy or encounters an obstacle.

If you don't have an iPhone but you can still use the S7 by connecting a remote to its charging dock. The controls on the remote are a bit confusing, but once you've mastered the use of them, they function well. The power button doubles as a general 'Clean' button and the "Spot Clean" button directs the robot to clean small areas around itself. The "Spot Clean" button activates the child lock.

Roborock's mobile application has been upgraded to include a live view function that lets you see what the S7 does at home. You can activate it by pressing a particular sequence of buttons on your S7 and then you can create an unlock pattern within the mobile app that you can use whenever you wish to see what the S7 is doing.

3. Shark IQ Large

Shark's robot vacuums aren't as a hit as those made by iRobot or Roborock. However, our hands-on tests have shown that Shark's model is among the most efficient self-emptying vacuums that are available. It's simple to set up, has a huge bin that is easy to empty (albeit somewhat loudly) into a trash bin when it is full, and can easily be 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, allowing you to monitor its progress on cleaning from the Shark app. The app allows you to program a cleaning routine, receive push notifications regarding its condition as well as pause cleaning and then resume cleaning or set it to clean only one area. It can also be controlled using voice commands through Amazon Alexa or Google Assistant. The app can tell you what power mode it's currently in--Eco, Normal or Max. However, we couldn't determine that any of these modes had a significant impact to cleaning performance.

The IQ XL will automatically empty the bin at the end of each cleaning cycle into the base, which will self-empty. The bin can hold up to 60 days of debris, meaning you won't have to empty it more than once unless your pets have hair that is long. If you have to empty it, simply remove the side container and place it over the trash can, self-emptying vacuum and then press the button.

The Shark IQ XL is a great vacuum cleaner. It does a good job cleaning floors that are not bare and can move well. However, the Shark IQ XL feels a little less solidly built than the Roomba 694. It does a good job at cleaning carpeted floors, however, it isn't as efficient as the iRobot Roomba i7 in terms of bare floor performance. The i7 also feels more sturdy, is more durable and requires less maintenance. It also has lower recurring costs and charges faster and has similar battery performance. It also comes with more advanced automation features, such as no-go areas and the ability choose specific rooms to be cleaned.

4. iRobot J7+

This robot vacuum and mop combination is a rare find that can perform both tasks efficiently. iRobot Combo j7+ has all the smarts and features of its j7 equivalent, including LiDAR maps and self-emptying. But it also offers additional features for mopping and vacuuming.

The j7+ utilizes the latest acoustic sensor to determine the type of floor, so that it can mop or vacuum the room during its initial pass. It also utilizes this information to prioritize cleaning rooms with carpets and rugs over those with hard floors.

The j7+ is quieter than the majority of robotic vacuums when it's in use and even more quiet when it's mopping. Its maximum reading on our decibel meter was 64db, which is similar to the sound of normal office chatter.

You can easily create a cleaning schedule and alter the way that dust is cleaned when the canister gets full. The j7+ can also be controlled by voice assistants, such as Alexa, Google Assistant and others. The app allows you to create and view maps in your home.

The j7+ did well in our tests of both carpeted and hard floors, removing most of the dirt that we threw at it. It has some issues with pet hair as well as large debris such as sand, self-emptying vacuum but it can remove these items with a little extra effort. It also has decent navigation abilities and a pair of cliff sensors that prevent it from plunging down stairs or getting stuck on furniture legs.

We did notice a few minor niggles with the j7+. These include that it can snag on rugs and cords and that it doesn't always turn off its mopping once it's finished vacuuming. Otherwise, this is an excellent product that ticks all the right boxes.

iRobot J7+ is one of the most efficient auto-emptying systems that we've ever tried. It dumps its 14oz/0.4-liter dust canister in the base station, and it automatically emptys for you. This helps reduce the amount of garbage you have to get rid of. You will only have to replace the bag at the dock once every 60 days, depending on how frequently you use the j7+.