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Best Self-Empting Robot Vacuums and Mops

The Eufy 11S is one the most affordable self-emptying robot vacuums available. In our tests it was able to pick up dry oats on hard floors as well as carpets with low pile. Its dustbin is easy to empty and openmuch easier than other models in its price range.

It recharges at the base and then resumes cleaning when ready. But its obstacle-avoidance system gets tangled up in socks and cords and it's not able to go below low thresholds.

1. iRobot Roomba 11S

The 11S is a less expensive self-emptying robotic vacuum cleaner that a lot of people seem to love. It is good at getting under furniture and is a good choice for those with hard floors or for daily cleaning. The suction might be a little weaker than the suction of our top picks, however it gets the job accomplished. It comes with a huge dust bin as well as a long-lasting battery. The app lets you schedule daily cleanings or choose a particular room. It's also possible to create a map of your home, which can aid in avoiding areas that you don't want to visit.

The app is simple to use and has a clean layout. It's not a full-featured app, but it is easy to use and allows you to monitor your robot's status. It comes with a tutorial that will walk you through the basics.

The cleaning pattern of Bounce Navigation isn't always intuitive. 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 obstacles - it had trouble getting under our pet food bowls as well as pedals for the piano, and ended up getting caught in our 2.25 inch shag carpet a few times.

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 is less time-consuming to charge. It has a bigger bin, performs better on any type of surface and can scale obstacles that are low in elevation (like electrical cables) more easily.

The RoboVac 11S, which is eufy, is an excellent choice for regular vacuuming. It shares a similar design to our top pick and is excellent in removing small particles and fine dust from hard floors. 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 also has a remote control that's easy to operate and you can schedule daily cleanings using the app. The battery lasts for around an hour and the dustbin is easily emptied by removing it from its dock.

2. Roborock S7 maxV Ultra

Roborock S7 MaxV Ultra robot vacuum and mop is a fantastic robot that comes with a an impressive array of features for automation. It comes in three versions that include the basic S7, the S7 MaxV Plus and the S7 MaxV Ultra. Only the latter comes with an Empty Wash Fill Dock (or an alternative Auto-Empty Dock). These docks let the robot return to its base following a cleaning session, empty the collected debris into a dust collection bag or reservoir, empty its clogged water tank and wash its mopping pad.

Sensors on the S7 work together to clean and avoid obstacles. It can detect floor types and save a map of rooms and zones. It even detects dirt levels. It also has the ability to plan and execute spot cleaning sessions. It was able to perform well in standard tests, but could not match the iRobot Roomba j7+ during the carpet deep cleaning 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 the day, week or even a time. You can also decide whether the robot should stop if it is running out of power or comes across an obstacle.

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

In addition to the new mapping capabilities, Roborock improved its mobile app, adding live view features 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 up to.

3. Shark IQ XL

Shark isn't as well-known for robot vacuums as iRobot and Roborock, but our hands-on testing of Shark has proven it to be among the best deal on self emptying robot Vacuum self-emptying robot vacuums on the market. It's easy to set up, has an enormous bin that is easy to empty (albeit somewhat loudly) into a trash can when it is full and is easily programmed to do a complete home clean on a schedule or as required.

The IQ XL is able to connect to your WiFi at home, allowing you to monitor its cleaning progress from the Shark app. The app allows you to set up a cleaning routine and also receive push notifications on its condition as well as pause cleaning and then restart cleaning, or set it for a single area. It can also be controlled by voice commands through Amazon Alexa or Google Assistant. The app will tell you what power mode is currently selected such as Eco, Maximum, Normal, however we found that none of these modes produced any significant improvement in the performance of cleaning.

Once it finishes cleaning after which the IQ XL automatically empty the dust bin into its base, and then automatically emptys. The bin can hold up to 60 days of debris, so you won't have to empty it more than once unless your pets have hair that is long. If you do need to empty it, simply remove the side container, hold it over your trash bin and push a button.

There's nothing to dislike about the Shark IQ XL, although it does feel slightly less well-built than the Roomba 694. It's good of cleaning carpeted floors however, it's not as effective 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, has lower recurring costs and charges faster and has comparable battery performance. It also has more advanced features for automation, like no-go areas and the ability select the rooms that should be cleaned.

iRobot J7+

This robot vacuum with self empty vacuum and mop combo is a rare beast that can do both tasks well. iRobot Combo j7+ has all the features and smarts of its j7 counterpart, including LiDAR map and self-emptying. However, it also has additional features for mopping and vacuuming.

The new acoustic sensors aid the j7+ recognize the types of flooring, so it can decide between vacuuming and mopping on the first pass through an area. This information can also be used to prioritize cleaning rooms with carpets or carpets versus rooms with hard flooring.

The j7+ is quieter than the majority of robotic vacuums when it's running, and 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 establish an appointment for cleaning and change the way that the j7+ operates when its dust canister is full. The j7+ can be controlled with voice assistants (Alexa, Google Assistant, etc.) to make it hands-free. Additionally, the app lets you create and explore maps of your home.

In our tests, the J7+ was a solid performer on both hard and carpeted flooring, removing the majority of the dirt we tossed at it. It isn't the best robot vacuum and mop self cleaning at dealing with pet hair and larger particles like sand, but it can clean these things with a bit of effort. It also has decent navigation capabilities and a pair of cliff sensors to prevent it from plunging down a flight of stairs or getting stuck on furniture legs.

We did notice some minor issues with the j7+, mostly that it can get caught on cords and carpets, and it doesn't always turn off its mopping once it's finished vacuuming. This is a fantastic model that checks all the boxes.

iRobot J7+ is one of the best self emptying robot vacuum cleaner auto-emptying systems we've ever examined. It drops its 14oz/0.4-liter dust canister into the base station, and it automatically emptys itself. This helps reduce 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 how frequently you use the j7+.