The Best Self Emptying Robot Vacuum

The top robot vacuums that self-empty feature a base which holds an entire month's worth of debris and automatically empty it. It also creates a detailed map of your home, allowing you to label rooms as well as create "no-go" zones.

It also comes with superior abilities to avoid obstacles, which means that it can stay away from power cords and rogue socks.

Roomba s9+ from iRobot

This robot is a premium model from iRobot and performs well. It can move easily across a variety of surfaces, and is very effective at taking dust, dirt and debris up. It's also very well-built and looks pretty good too.

The S9 is the latest model in iRobot's premium S Series line of robot vacuums. As such, it comes with many additional features that differentiate it from other models. The iRobot App utilize, for instance, the camera to create a map that allows the unit to navigate and clean more efficiently.

It can also automatically return to the place where it started if its battery gets depleted during the cleaning process which means you don't have to spend time cleaning the same areas. You can start and stop cleaning using the voice command or through the iRobot App. This smart vacuum can even clean in the dark!

Carpet Boost is another great feature. It provides the S9 more suction power when it comes into contact with carpeting so that it will pick up more dirt. The unit also has the square front design, which is more close to corners and walls than the older round designs. But, be aware that this model isn't able to work well with shag or high-pile carpeting.

During our testing, we found that the iRobot S9+ cleans thoroughly and efficiently on a range of flooring surfaces, ranging from medium-pile to hard carpets and rugs. It also did well on tiles, Heavy Duty vinyl flooring, and laminate flooring. It also did a great job of navigating around objects and furniture, although it struggled a bit with stairs, where it can crash into objects like bookcases.

We loved the feature that the S9 automatically returns to its base to empty its dust bin when it's full, which significantly minimizes the need to be hands-on with maintenance. The dust bin is expected to last for about 30 loads, or about a month or two and you'll need to replace the filter once in a while (which is actually recommended by iRobot). The iRobot S9+ is not very loud when it's in use, making it a good choice for families with children or pets.

Eufy RoboVac X8 Hybrid

Robot vacuum cleaners are created to take care of the dirty work for you, and can be used to pure clean robot vacuum hardwood and carpeted flooring. The best ones can be controlled and monitored via an app on your smartphone, and some even have mopping technology for kitchen and bathroom floors. They're a great solution for busy families, and they're becoming more affordable than ever before. But if you want top-tech features for your robotic vacuum cleaner, you'll have to spend a bit more.

The Eufy RoboVac X8 Hybrid is a complete vacuum and mopping machine which makes it a great option for those living in a house with multiple floors. The vacuum's 0.6l bin can hold a large amount of pet hair. Its dual motors offer impressive cleaning power. The dustbin can be removed and emptied easily, which is useful because you'll need to do it often.

It's easy to set it up and I would recommend fully charging the X8 Hybrid before running it for the first time. Install the Eufy Home application and follow the instructions to connect it to your WiFi network. Once you've done this the app will help you to create a detailed map of your home. You can name the rooms, break large areas into sub-rooms to make it easier for open-plan living, and guide the X8 Hybrid towards specific areas that need to be cleaned at a particular time. Eufy's app is more intuitive and precise than other robots that have similar scanning and mapping capabilities.

The X8 Hybrid has a great feature: you can activate the vacuum cleaner or mop via voice thanks to its integration with Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant. This is a wonderful feature that makes the robot hands-free. It was very effective in our test house.

The X8 Hybrid, like many robotic vacuums, has problems with floors that are not fully covered. It can miss pet fur and small items and can cause bumps to objects like its charger on the charging platform. It's not as quiet as other models we've tried, and the whirring noise can be distracting.

Roborock V3S Pro

This model isn't as feature-rich as some of the more expensive models we've tested, but it has all the basics. It has a large enough dust bin that can hold a lot of dirt before it needs emptying, and its mop and vacuum system is great for carpets that are hard and low-pile. It's also quiet. We were able to watch television while it was cleaning without feeling as though we were being bombarded with the sound.

Our testers were very impressed with how easy the machine was to operate and set up. They also appreciated its ability to remove all the messes that had accumulated on their flooring. It also did a excellent job of removing pet hair and messes on carpeting, though it was less successful in removing stubborn stains. The app was easy to use and intuitive. They could set up the vacuum to clean regularly to reduce the amount of manual work. It doesn't have any mapping or object avoidance technology, so it isn't able to be able to be directed to specific rooms or follow virtual boundaries (though magnetic boundaries can be used).

Another model from iRobot's affordable line, the V3S Pro has some impressive features for the money. It was the most efficient robot vacuum in our tests to avoid obstacles and map them. It's also the best budget choice for those seeking an intelligent, self-emptying robotic vacuum that is able to handle pet messes and hair on floors made of hardwood or carpets with low pile. It's also extremely quiet and has a huge dust bin that can hold a lot of debris before it needs emptying and you don't have to worry about regularly emptying it.

Although the V3S Pro didn't earn a place in our top picks compilations from reliable sources that carry out tests with hands-on, it received high marks from reviewers at Modern Castle, Smart Robot Reviews, and The Ambient. The V3S Pro was simple to use and set up, however the battery life was a bit short.

Roborock Q Revo

The Q Revo is an entry-level robot vacuum cleaner that comes with a variety of features at a fair cost. You'll find many of the features that you'll find on the top models, like smart navigation and mapping, all without spending top dollar. You can also make use of voice commands via Alexa, Google Assistant, or heavy duty Apple Siri shortcuts to create custom automations, and then start your cleaning cycle at any time while you're away.

Roborock took its time in designing this smart cleaner. The product is extremely well-built and feels like high-end materials were used to make it. Its base is solid and sturdy with a charging port integrated for the battery. There's a docking station for the clean-water tank as well as dirty-water bins on top. Under them, you'll discover an area that houses the sealed vacuum bag.

After connecting your device to the app, you'll see a 2D and 3D map of your home that will show you the location of your industrial robot vacuum at any given moment and Heavy Duty the area it is cleaning. You can also create virtual barriers to keep the robot out of certain areas and make sure that it only cleans specific kinds of floors. It can also alter its power settings based on the type of floor being cleaned and select the most efficient cleaning method.

The Q Revo is unlike many other robot vacuums due to the fact that it can lift both of its mop heads while vacuuming. This helps to prevent carpet fibres from becoming stained. It's actually one of the few vacuums that can do this.

The Q Revo's suction force of 5500Pa can remove dust specks and pet hair when mopping. And the all-rubber brush is great at disentangling hair from animals and humans, as well as adapting to uneven surfaces.

The only downside to this model is that it takes an extended time to empty and fill the clean and dirty tanks. Luckily, you can reduce the frequency of this by using the auto-empty feature that will automatically empty the bin after a couple of days. You'll still need to monitor the levels of water on the dock manually however, since there's no way to set an automatic reminder.