The Best Self-Empting Robot Vacuum Bagless Cleaners

Customers who love this robot vacuum cleaner claim it is powerful enough to handle pet hair dust, dirt and dirt on all types of floors. It has three cleaning stages and can be scheduled via an app on mobile devices or via voice control via smart speakers.

It's expensive however this upgrade to a standard robotic vacuum is worth it for some. It comes with a large bin that is only empty every 30-60 days.

1. Roomba iRobot i3+ from iRobot EVO

The i3+ EVO comes with two flexible rubber multi-surface brushes that are designed to eliminate all types of debris from bare floors. It works well on hard floors and is excellent to sweep up dust and larger particles but it struggles a bit with pet hair. It can also blow things like kosher salt or kitty litter out of its way and require another run to clean up.

The device has a Clean/Power Button in the middle, and Home and Spot Cleaning buttons on either side. The light ring around the Clean/Power button glows solid white when it's charged. It it flashes red when the battery is empty Lefant M210 Pro: Quiet and Powerful Robotic Vacuum turns blue when searching for its Clean Base or in Dirt Detect mode (more about that below).

Once the cleaning of a room is complete when the robot is done, it returns to its base, docking and dropping the contents of its dustbin inside the Clean Base for self-emptying. You can manually empty the bin if it is full, but it takes quite a while and requires you to take the bin from the base and clean the filter.

This robot was able to perform well on both carpet and hard floors in our tests. Its mapping system is smart and performs better than the majority of other by storing multiple maps and supporting a variety of functions such as the ability to schedule and customize cleaning. However, it doesn't allow you to create Keep-Out Zones, or clean specific rooms on demand this could be crucial in the case of spaces that are more than one floor. If you want to use this feature, you may prefer the Roborock Q5+ instead, which has a superior smart-mapping system and offers a lot more options for customization in its user-friendly app.

2. Shark Matrix

Shark is one of the half of home appliance conglomerate SharkNinja is a relative newcomer in the robotic vacuum industry. However, the company has risen rapidly in popularity by offering an extensive selection of affordable robots with a premium build quality. Their flagship model called the Matrix, is a powerful entire home cleaner with amazing suction power and intelligent features.

The Shark Matrix has a self-emptying base station that automatically empties after each clean, avoiding the hassle of having to change out the bag. The Shark Matrix is, like all Shark robots, can be programmed to run according to a schedule or remotely activated using voice commands. It also uses cliff sensors to ensure that it doesn't fall off the steps and optical encoders to measure the extent to which it has cleaned.

The Matrix is a fantastic choice for those looking for a mid-range robotic vacuum. It might not have the sophisticated vSLAM mapping of the Roomba S9 but it still has plenty to offer. Its cleaning path is efficient on carpeted surfaces, and it picks up dirt on all surfaces. It also has a more powerful cleaning head than the S9 and self-cleaning brushrolls that are perfect for pet hair.

The only issue is that Shark's app may be a bit slow and unreliable especially when utilized in conjunction with the robot. The iRobot HOME app is, on the other hand, is unequivocally more user-friendly and reliable.

3. iRobot Roomba i3

With its top-quality construction and impressive performance on bare floors, the Roomba i3 is one of our top robot vacuum bags. It is sturdy, able to move around obstacles easily and can charge quickly. It also has a large dustbin that can be easily empty.

The model isn't equipped with top mounted cameras which can identify objects or search for features that are unique. Certain of its top models do. It is equipped with optical sensors that focus downwards to detect obstacles. It also builds up a floor plan map while it cleans, and takes note of internal sensors, such as wheel odometers, gyroscopes and gyroscopes. iRobot's Genius update--which adds smart mapping without increasing the cost of the robot -- lets you instruct it to clean specific areas using the iRobot Home app or your voice assistant.

The app or docking station can trigger the Roomba to empty its internal dust bin and place it in the larger external bin. The docking station communicates with the robot using beacons, ensuring that they are in close proximity before it starts cleaning.

You can also make use of the iRobot app to schedule cleanings, or your voice assistant to do the spot-cleaning of any space in need of a quick fix. The dual rubber brushes are designed to eliminate pet hair, dirt and other clumps of debris. With its sensor that is reactive you don't have to manually adjust the height of the head or suction strength. Look into the Shark iQ Plus and Roborock S6 maxV if you want an even more customized experience.

4. IRobot Roomba i5

This robot vacuum is among the best in terms of self-emptying. It comes with a dirt bin that automatically emptys when it is full into the base of the robot. It also uses patented Dirt Detect technology to help it locate the dirtiest areas in the room and then clean them more thoroughly. The edgesweeping brush is continuously working and its two multi-surface rubber brushes flex to conform to your floor to lift and loosen stubborn dirt. This is complemented by powerful suction that draws up and holds dust and dirt and mopping tanks that release the liquid solution to completely clean your floors.

It's a great choice for floors that are unfinished and can be used in a small amount of low-pile carpet. However, it isn't able to remove pet hair as effectively as some other models and may struggle with large debris such as cereal as the dirt bin is filled. It's also a bit sluggish in its movement and can become tangled on things like rug tassels or electrical cords. It has a decent battery life and is quick to charge.

The iRobot Combo i5 goes to the next step by adding mopping capabilities. The robot can be instantly transformed into a multi-surface mop/vacuum robotic by simply swapping in the included Roomba Combo cleaner bin. It can be controlled using the iRobot App or voice commands when paired with an intelligent assistant device.

It's more effective at cleaning low-pile or bare floors than the iRobot Roomba E5 because it includes a HEPA filter that traps allergens. It's not as intelligent as the Shark AI Robot, and it has more components to clean regularly. It's more solid and has longer battery life, but it also costs more to run.

5. iRobot Roomba i7

The Roomba i7 is unique in that it comes with an automatic dirt disposal system built into its base. When docked, a pipe on the Clean Base automatically suctions debris from the bin of the robot into a special bag named Smart Maps by iRobot. It's a quick, easy way to empty the MAMNV Robot Vacuum and Mop: Perfect Cleaning Combo vacuum's bin. It's not necessary to lift the bin and let it fly around (which can lead to a minor dustsplosion). This top-rated model comes with a small operating cost. You'll have to purchase another bag every time your old one gets full. Even though they're relatively inexpensive but you'll feel guilty about throwing them to waste.

You can start cleaning your space immediately after you have paired the i7+ to its Clean Base, or tell it to do some exploratory runs without vacuuming first, to create an outline of your floor. Once you have a floor map that you can make use of the iRobot app to label rooms, build virtual barriers, schedule cleaning times in certain rooms, and much more.

The i7+ robot vacuum is a premium model. It's powerful and comes with all the features that you'd expect from a home automation system however, it's pricey and hard to justify. The competition is a lot less expensive and includes features like the Roborock S7, which feels more sturdy, incurs lower costs for recurring expenses, has a longer maximum runtime and is more effective on bare floors than the i7+. If you're not 100% convinced that you need a permanent map of your entire home, we suggest you look elsewhere.