The Best Self-Empting Robot Vacuum Bagless Cleaners

Shoppers who love this self-emptying robot vac say it's powerful enough to tackle pet hair, dirt, dust and more on any floor type. It features a three-stage clean system that can be controlled via the smart speaker or mobile app.

It's expensive, but this upgrade to a standard robotic vacuum is worth it for some. It has a large bin that only needs to emptied every 30-60 days.

1. IRobot Roomba i3+ EVO

The i3+ EVO is equipped with two rubber multi-surface brushes and is designed to remove all kinds of debris from bare floors. It works well on hard floors, and is good at sweeping larger particles and dust. However, it struggles with pet hair. It can also blow particles such as Kitty litter or kosher salt out of its path and require an additional run to clean up.

The device has an Clean/Power button in the middle, with Spot Cleaning and Home buttons on either side. The light circle around the Clean/Power button glows white when it's charged, it flashes red when the battery is empty and turns blue when searching for its Clean Base in Dirt Detect mode (more on that later).

When the room's cleaning is completed, the robot returns to its base, docking and automatically dumping the contents of its dust bin into the Clean Base for self-emptying. You can also manually empty the bin when it's filled, but that takes a while and requires you to remove the bin and clean the filter.

In our tests, this robot had outstanding suction on both carpeting and hard floors. The smart mapping system it uses is superior to other models by storing multiple maps and allowing various functions, including the ability to schedule and customize cleaning. It does not allow you to create Keep-Out Zones or clean specific rooms, which is essential for homes with more than one floor. To get that feature, you may want to consider the Roborock Q5+ instead, that has a superior smart-mapping system and offers a lot more customization options in its user-friendly application.

2. Shark Matrix

Shark, one half of the home appliance conglomerate SharkNinja, is a relative newcomer in the robotic vacuum market. The company has gained popularity quickly thanks to their large selection of robots at a reasonable price that are built to a high standard. Their flagship model is the Matrix, is a powerful all-home cleaner that boasts incredible suction power and intelligent features.

The Shark Matrix has a self-emptying base station that automatically empties after every clean, saving you the hassle of manually changing out the bag. Like all Shark robots that are available, the Matrix can be set to run on a timer or remotely controlled by voice commands for hands-free convenience. It also uses sensors on cliffs to prevent falling off the stairs, and optical encoders to determine the distance it has been cleaned.

The Matrix is a fantastic choice for anyone searching for a midrange robotic vacuum. It might not come with the sophisticated vSLAM map of the Roomba S9 but it still offers a lot. Its cleaning path is effective even on floors with carpet and it provides a decent amount of dirt collection across all surfaces. It also comes with a more powerful cleaning head than the S9 and self-cleaning brushrolls that are perfect for hair of pets.

Shark's app is frustratingly slow and unstable when used in conjunction with the robot. The iRobot HOME app, on the other hand, is unequivocally more user-friendly and stable.

3. Roomba from iRobot

With its top-quality construction and impressive performance on unfinished floors The Roomba i3 is one of our top robot vacuum bagless smart vacuums models. It is solidly constructed, is able to maneuver itself effortlessly around obstacles, and recharges swiftly. It has a large trash bin that can be easily empty.

This Roomba model doesn't come with a top-mounted camera that can identify objects or look for features that are unique to be aware of unlike some of its more premium counterparts do. It has optical sensors that look downward to detect obstacles. It also creates a floor plan map while it cleans and is aware of internal sensors like wheel odometers and gyroscopes and gyroscopes. iRobot’s Genius update, which adds smart mapping to the robot without costing more it allows you to control it through the iRobot app or your voice assistant to clean certain areas.

The app or docking station can trigger Roomba to trigger Roomba to empty its dustbin inside and then place it in the larger bin. The docking station communicates with the robot via beacons, ensuring that they are within close proximity before it begins cleaning.

You can also schedule cleanings through the iRobot Home app or use your voice assistant to start cleaning of any space that requires an immediate fix. The dual rubber brushrolls are designed to get rid of pet hair, dirt and other clumps of debris. With its sensor that is reactive it is not necessary to adjust the head's height manually or suction strength. Check out the Shark iQ Plus and Roborock S6 maxV if you want an even more customized experience.

4. iRobot Roomba i5

This robotic vacuum is one of the best Bagless robot vacuum for pet hair self-emptying ones available. It has a dirt tank that automatically emptys when it is full into the robot's base. It also uses its own Dirt Detect technology to help it locate the dirtiest areas of the room and clean them more thoroughly. Its dual multi-surface rubber brush flexes to adapt to your floor to loosen and take away stubborn dirt. This is paired with a suction system that picks up and retains dirt and dust, and a mopping solution tank that releases liquid to completely clean your floor.

It's a great choice for floors with no carpet and can even be used in small amounts of carpet that is low-pile. It isn't able to remove pet hair as efficiently as other models, and it can struggle to deal with large pieces of items like cereal when the dirt container gets full. It also has a small amount of maneuverability and can get caught up in things like rug tassels, and electrical cords. Its battery life is good and it can charge fairly quickly, however.

The iRobot Combo i5 goes to the next stage 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 navigates rooms in neat rows and can be guided by the iRobot app or by voice commands when paired with a smart assistant device.

It's better of cleaning floors that are bare and carpets with low pile than the iRobot Roomba E5 and has an allergen-trapping HEPA filter. It's not as smart as the Shark AI Robot, and it has more parts to clean regularly. It is more durable and has longer battery life however, it is also more expensive to run.

5. IRobot i7 Roomba

The Roomba i7 has one very unique feature that we don't find in other robot vacuums: an automatic dirt disposal system built into its base. When it's docked, a hose inside the Clean Base automatically sucks debris from the bin and into a proprietary bag that iRobot calls its Smart Maps. It's an easy, clean method to empty the bin that robot vacuums. You don't have to lift the bin out and let everything move around (which can lead to a minor dustsplosion). However, it adds just a little operating cost to owning this top-rated model. You'll have to purchase an additional bag each time your old one gets full and, while they're not expensive however, you'll be resentful about throwing them away.

After you have your i7+ and Clean Base installed you can start it cleaning right away or ask it to perform a couple exploratory non-vacuuming training runs to create a floor map of the room. Once you have an outline of the space, you can use iRobot's app to label rooms and construct virtual barriers. You can also define specific cleaning times for specific rooms.

The i7+ robot vacuum is a premium model. It's capable and has all the features that you'd want in a home automation system, but it's expensive and hard to justify. The competition is cheaper and includes the Roborock S7, which feels better built, incurs lower recurring costs and has a longer runtime and does a better job on floors that are not clean than the i7+. We suggest you look elsewhere unless you're absolutely determined to have an accurate map of your home that is up-to-date.