The Best Self Emptying Robot Vacuum

The most effective robot vacuums that self-empty have bases that can hold an entire month's worth of debris and then empty it automatically. It makes a thorough home map, allowing you mark rooms and define "no go" zones.

It also is equipped with superior abilities to avoid obstacles, which means that it is safe from power cords as well as rogue sock.

iRobot Roomba s9+

This is a top model from iRobot and it performs very well. It can move easily across a variety of surfaces, and is extremely effective in sucking dirt, dust and debris up. It's also extremely well-constructed and looks pretty nice too.

The S9 is iRobot’s latest premium S Series robot vacuum. It has a few additional features that help it stand out from other models. The iRobot App can utilize, for instance, the camera to create maps that allows the unit to navigate and clean more efficiently.

There's no need to spend time cleaning the same spots over and over again when the battery is exhausted. You can also set it up to start cleaning sessions and stop them with an easy voice command or via the iRobot app, and this smart vacuum can also clean in the dark!

Carpet Boost is another great feature. It gives the S9 more suction power when it comes in contact with carpeting, so it will be able to pick up more dirt. This unit also uses the square front design, which gets closer to corners and walls than the older round designs. This model is not compatible well with shag or high-pile carpeting.

During our tests, we found the iRobot S9+ cleaned thoroughly and efficiently a variety of floor surfaces including hard and medium-pile carpets. It also did well with tiles, vinyl, and laminate floors. It also did a great job of navigating around objects and furniture, although it did struggle with stairs, and can accidentally crash into things like bookcases.

The S9's ability to automatically return to its base and empty its dust bin when it is full was an excellent feature. It eliminated the need for manual maintenance. Its dust bag should last for around 30 loads, or robot vacuum & mop around two months, and you'll have to replace the filter every once every few months (which is actually recommended by iRobot). The iRobot S9+ is not extremely loud when it's operating making it a great option for families with children or pets.

Eufy RoboVac Hybrid X8

robot vacuum and mop combo vacuum cleaners are made to take care of the dirty work for you, and they are able to remove carpets and hardwood floors. The best ones can be controlled and monitored via apps for smartphones and some include mopping technology for kitchen and bathroom floors. They're an excellent solution for busy families, and are becoming more affordable than ever. But if you want top-tech features on your robotic cleaner, you're going to have to spend a bit more.

The Eufy RoboVac X8 Hybrid is a complete vacuum and mopping machine, making it a good choice for those who live in a house with multiple floors. The vacuum mop combo robot's 0.6l bin can hold plenty of pet hair. Its dual motors offer powerful cleaning power. The dustbin can be taken away and emptied without fuss which is beneficial since you'll have to do it regularly.

It's easy to set up too, although I recommend fully charging the X8 Hybrid before running it for the first time. You'll need to install the Eufy Home app and follow the directions for connecting it to your Wi-Fi network. The app will assist you create an outline of your home. You can name the rooms, split large spaces into sub-rooms to make it easier for open-plan living, and help direct the X8 Hybrid towards specific areas in need of cleaning at a particular time. Eufy's app is more user-friendly and precise than other robots with similar scanning and mapping functions.

The X8 Hybrid has a great feature: you can control the vacuum cleaner or mop through voice thanks to the integration with Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant. This is a nice touch that makes the robot more hands-free. It also works well in our test house.

The X8 Hybrid, like many robotic vacuums, has a few issues with bare flooring. It may miss fur and other small objects, and can cause bumps to objects like its charger on the charging platform. It is also not as quiet, and the whirring noise can be distracting like other models.

Roborock V3S pro

This model isn't as feature-rich as some of the more expensive models we've tested but it does come with the essentials. It has a large enough dust bin that can hold plenty of dirt before it's empty, and its mop and vacuum system is perfect for carpets that are hard and low-pile. It is also very quiet. We were able to watch television while it was cleaning without feeling like we were constantly bombarded by the sound.

Our test participants were extremely pleased by how simple the machine was to use and set up. They also loved its ability to remove all the messes from their floors. It also did a good job of picking up pet hair and messes from carpeting, although it wasn't as successful in tackling stubborn stuck-on staining. The app was simple to use and user-friendly. It was able to schedule the vacuum to clean frequently to reduce the amount of manual work. It doesn't have any mapping or object avoidance technology, so it isn't able to be used to send specific rooms or follow virtual borders (though magnetic boundaries can be used).

The V3S Pro is another model in iRobot’s affordable line. It offers several impressive features for a reasonable price. It topped all other robotic vacuums in our tests in terms of the ability to avoid obstacles and map them, and is the ideal budget pick for those who are looking for an intelligent self-emptying robot vacuum that can handle pet hair and messes on both hardwood floors and low-pile carpeting. It's also super quiet and has a large dust bin that can hold lots of debris before it's time to empty it, so you don't have to worry about regularly emptying it.

While the V3S Pro didn't earn a place in any of our top picks roundups from reliable sources that conduct hands-on testing, it still got high marks from reviewers from Modern Castle, Smart Robot Reviews, and The Ambient. They were impressed with how easy it was to set up and use, however they noted that its battery life was short and it didn't manage to stay clear of some of the most stubborn problems we've encountered.

Roborock Q Revo

The Q Revo is an entry-level robot vacuum and mop that comes with a variety of features at a fair cost. You'll get a lot of the features found on top models, such as smart navigation and mapping, without spending top dollar. You can even use voice commands through Alexa, Google Assistant, robot vacuum & mop or Apple Siri shortcuts to create custom automations, and then start your cleaning routine at any time while you're away.

Roborock has taken its time creating this clever cleaner. The result is that the product is exceptionally sturdy and feels as if it was constructed from premium materials. Its base is stable and sturdy, with a charging port integrated for the battery. On the top is the dock for the clean water tank and dirty water bins. Below, you'll find a panel that holds the vacuum bag that is sealed.

After pairing your device with the application, you'll see a 2D and 3D map of your home which shows where your robot is located at any given time and the area it is cleaning. You can also set up virtual barriers to keep the Robot Vacuum & Mop out of certain areas and ensure that it only cleans specific kinds of floors. It is also able to adjust its power settings based on the floor type that is being cleaned. Select the most effective cleaning method.

The Q Revo stands out from many other robot vacuums because it can lift both of its mop heads while vacuuming. This prevents carpet fibres from being stained. It's actually one of the few vacuums that can accomplish this.

The Q Revo's suction power of 5500Pa is sufficient to get rid of pet hair and dust specks while mopping. The all-rubber brush can be great at disentangling hair of animals and humans and adapting to uneven surfaces.

Its only downside is that it takes some time to fill and empty the water tanks, both clean and dirty. Luckily, you can decrease the frequency of this by using the auto-empty feature, which will automatically empty the container after a few days. You'll still have to check the level of water in the dock manually, however, since there's no way to set an automatic reminder.