Best Self-Empting Robot Vacuums and Mops

The Eufy 11S robot vacuum is among the most affordable self-emptying vacuums available that are available. It efficiently sucked up dry Oats from hard floors as well as low-pile carpeting in our tests. Its dustbin is easy to open and empty -- easier than those of other models in the same price range.

It recharges at the base and then resumes cleaning when fully charged. Its obstacle-avoidance tech gets tangled in socks and cords, and it can't get under the thresholds of low.

1. iRobot Roomba 11S

The 11S is a more affordable self-emptying robotic vacuum cleaner that lots of people seem to love. It's great for scooting under furniture and seems to be a good choice for people with hard floors or those who want to perform light daily cleaning. Its suction might be less powerful than our top picks, however it still gets the job completed. It also has a large dirt bin and a battery that can last for more than an hour. The app allows you to schedule your daily cleaning or select a particular room. It's also possible to create a map of your home, which can help the device avoid areas you don't want to visit.

The app is simple to use and has a clear layout. It doesn't have any advanced features, but it's simple enough to use and allows you to track the status of your robot. It also comes with an informative tutorial that can help you understand the basics.

Its Revolutionize Cleaning with Verefa's 3-in-1 Self-Emptying Robot Vacuum patterns don't always look like logical - at times it is straight lines, and other times it focuses on the edges of a room, however, Bounce Navigation ensures your entire floor is cleaned. It's not the best at navigating obstacles, however - it struggled to get underneath our piano pedals and pet food bowls, and ended up getting tangled up in our 2.25-inch shag rug several times.

While it is a good option for light daily cleanings We believe there are better robot vacuums that are better than the 11S. The iRobot Roomba 694 is more robust and easier to maintain, has lower recurring costs, and charges faster. It also has a bigger dustbin and is more effective on all surfaces, and it can get over obstacles that are low (like electrical cords) more easily.

The eufy RoboVac 11S makes a good choice for regular vacuuming. It has a very similar design to our top choice and is great at picking up small particles and fine dust from hard floors. It's a great choice on low-pile or medium-pile carpet. Similar to the iRobot Roomba it also has a huge dirt compartment and utilizes BoostIQ to automatically adjust suction power. It comes with a simple remote control, and it is possible to schedule daily cleanings using the app. The battery can last for around an hour and the dustbin is able to be empty without taking it from the dock.

2. Roborock S7 maxV Ultra

The Roborock S7 MaxV Ultra is an excellent robot vacuum and mop self empty vacuum and mop, with a wide range of automation options. It comes in three versions, the basic S7, the S7 MaxV Plus and the S7 MaxV Ultra. The latter model is the only one with an Empty Wash Fill Dock (or an alternative Auto-Empty Dock). These docks allow the robot to return to its original location and empty the debris in a dust bag or reservoir, empty the dirty water tank, and wash its mopping pads.

Sensors on the S7 work together to clean and eliminate obstacles. It can recognize flooring types, save a map of rooms and zones, and even detect dirt levels. It also has the ability to plan and execute spot cleaning sessions. It did well in standard tests, however it could not match the iRobot Roomba j7+ in the carpet deep cleaning test.

With the companion app you can program the S7 to perform a cleaning cycle according to your schedule. You can select an option for cleaning, such as eco or automatic, as well as a day, week, or time. You can also select whether the robot will cease operation if its power goes out or in the event of an obstacle.

You can still use the S7 even if you don't own an iPhone by connecting an charging dock to a remote control. The remote controls are a bit confusing, but once you get the hang of them, they function well. The power button functions as a general 'Clean' button and the 'Spot Clean' button directs the robot to clean a small area around itself. The 'Spot Clean" button also activates the child lock.

In addition to the new mapping features, Roborock improved its mobile application, including a live view feature that lets you check out what the S7 is doing at home. You can activate it by pressing a specific sequence of buttons on your S7 and then you can create an unlock pattern within the mobile app that is available at any time you want to check out what the S7 is doing.

3. Shark IQ Large

Shark isn't as well-known for robot vacuums as iRobot and Roborock however our tests on this model has shown it to be among the best self-emptying robot vacuums on the market. It's simple to set up and comes with an enormous bin that is able to be easily empty (albeit loudly) to a trashcan when it is full. It can also be programmed to clean your entire house on a set schedule.

The IQ XL can connect to your home WiFi, which allows you to monitor it from the Shark app and see its battery status as it cleans. The app lets you program cleaning schedules, get notifications by push regarding its current status it is in, and pause and resume cleaning, or set it to a single room. You can also control it with voice commands using Amazon Alexa or Google Assistant. The app will inform you the power mode it's currently in, namely Eco, Normal, or Max--but we didn't find that any of these modes made a significant difference to cleaning performance.

The IQ XL will automatically empty the bin at the end of a cleaning cycle into the base, which will then automatically empty itself. Its bin can hold up 60 days worth of trash, so it won't need emptying more frequently than that unless you have lots of pets with hair that is long. If you have to empty it, all you need to do is untie the side bin, place it over a trash can and then press a button that will let you eject the contents.

There's nothing to dislike about the Shark IQ XL, although it is a little less robust than the Roomba 694. It clears lots of dirt from unfinished floors and does a good job of moving itself around, but it doesn't come as close to achieving the same performance as the iRobot Roomba i7 in regards to performance on carpeted floors. The i7 also feels more durable, is more robust and requires less maintenance. It has lower recurring costs and charges more quickly and has comparable battery performance. It also has more advanced automation features, such as no-go zones and the ability to choose specific rooms to be cleaned.

4. iRobot J7+

This robot mop/vac combo is a rare find, since it does both jobs exceptionally well. IRobot's Combo J7+ comes with all the smarts of its j7 counterpart, including self empty robot vacuum and mop-emptying and LiDAR mapping, but with additional features for both mopping and vacuuming.

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

The J7+ is quieter than most robotic vacuums when it's running, and even quieter when it's mopping. The highest reading we could get on our decibel meter was 64db which is similar to the noise of general office chatter.

It's simple to set an appointment for cleaning and adjust what the j7+ does when its dust canister is full. The j7+ can also be controlled with voice assistants (Alexa, Google Assistant, etc.) The app lets you create and view maps from your home.

The j7+ performed well in our tests on both carpeted and hard flooring, and was able to remove most of the dirt we threw at it. It isn't able to deal dealing with pet hair, large pieces of debris and sand. However, it is able to remove them with a bit more effort. It has good navigational abilities and two cliff sensors to keep it from falling down stairs or becoming stuck on furniture legs.

The j7+ has a few minor flaws, for instance, it could get caught on rugs or cords and doesn't always switch off the mopping feature when it's done vacuuming. This is a great model that checks all the boxes.

iRobot j7+ has also one of the best auto-emptying systems we've ever examined. It drops its 14oz/0.4-liter dust canister into the base station, and it automatically emptys for you. This helps reduce the amount of trash you have to throw away and you'll only have to replace the dust bag that is on the dock about every 60 days or so, based on how often you use the j7+.