The Best Self-Empting Vacuums

Robot vacuums are great in keeping your floors spotless however, they usually have small dust bins that require manual emptying after every cleaning session. Premium models have self-emptying bases, which eliminate this step and allow the user to clean hands-free.

The best robot vacuum and mop self-empty self-emptying vacuum cleaners feature docking systems which can hold up to 45 days worth of debris, with no intervention. These smart vacuums can also map your house and avoid obstacles like power cords.

1. Roomba S9+ from iRobot

iRobot invented self-emptying robot vacuums in the Roomba i7. The company elevated the technology to the next level with the s9+. This flagship model may be costly, but it comes with the best performance we've seen on any robovac, and includes upgrades other brands can only dream of.

Then, it draws dirt into its Clean Base automatically. It then emptys it into a large bag, which you dispose of every 60 days. This is a great option for those who prefer to clean their home without touching it, but still want peace of mind knowing their home is clean of allergens and germs.

The s9+ is equipped with improved corner cleaning capabilities, allowing it to clean closer to walls and perform better at spot-cleaning. The application will return to a particular area when it senses it needs extra attention. If the area is extremely dirty, the s9 will return to it with a stronger suction until all the dirt has been removed.

The s9+ can be controlled with the app included or using Amazon Alexa (the s9+ is compatible with both), which allows you to give full voice commands that include the ability to stopping, starting and pausing. You can also set a specific time for the robot to begin and end its work or you can let it decide when it's time to return to its dock.

The s9+ is great on bare floors. It is able to remove small debris such as rice, and bigger objects like cereal. It also excels at cleaning low-pile carpets and has a strong suction, even if the dirt compartment is stuffed. However, it does not perform as well on carpets that are more dense.

2. Roborock S7 MaxV Ultra

The Roborock S7 MaxV Ultra is a robot vacuum and mop that is able to sweep, detect rugs, and self emptying vacuum-clean, making it among the most hands-off robotic cleaners available. Its sophisticated navigation and mapping systems provide the best self emptying vacuum maneuverability. The companion app lets users to choose among a variety of cleaning options. It also supports a broad variety of third-party applications that allow you to monitor your home as it is in action.

The S7 MaxV Ultra, like its predecessor, is great at sweeping carpets and hard floors. It scored highly in our tests of dirt pickup and was able to handle difficult-to-clean tasks like the sand embedding test as well as the carpet deep clean test which we conduct by weighing the dust bin of the robot before and after a certain amount of time. The S7 MaxV Ultra is also adept at mopping, with lots of suction power to tackle large and small particles and pet hair that is bare on floors. It has a little difficulty with hair on low-pile, densely woven carpet, but it is able to suck up most of the hair on this floor type.

This model is among the quietest that we've ever examined. Its low-power Quiet mode creates maximum noise of 57.5 dBA. It's not as discrete in its maximum power mode, 'Max', which can produce over 80 dBA.

The S7 MaxV Ultra comes with an integrated dock that will automatically empty the robot's dustbin and fill up its water tank. It's a little more difficult to configure the X1 Omni, but once you've gotten it set up, your robot will run independently.

3. Shark IQ Large

The Shark IQ Robot XL is an excellent mid-range robot vacuum, with powerful suction and numerous smart features. It has a bagless self-emptying base and maps your home as it cleans to provide complete coverage. You can control it with the SharkClean app or via voice commands with Amazon Alexa or Google Assistant. It also comes with physical boundary markers you can use to limit its access to certain areas.

It's a basic, all-black design that feels and looks good. It's easy to put together straight out of the box, because it just requires just a few snaps to attach the side brushes and charging dock. Its dirt compartment is a bit tiny, and you may need to empty it often.

In tests in tests, the IQ Robot XL quickly responded to app commands and performed well during cleaning cycles. The app lets you select power modes, alter settings, and view the level of battery power while it's working. The app also features an Find Robot button that helps you locate the device if it gets lost.

The IQ Robot XL, like other Shark products, has a strong suction that can easily handle dust bunnies and dog hair. Its self-cleaning brushroll keeps hair from circling around the machine as it combs through debris too. Its navigation module makes use of sensors to scan the surroundings as it moves. However, the process isn't as thorough as those that use LIDAR modules. The IQ Robot XL must run several clean cycles to map your space.

Compared with the iRobot Roomba 690, the Shark IQ Robot XL is easier to maintain, incurs lower costs for recurring maintenance, and delivers stronger performance across a variety of surfaces. The iRobot is more durable, charges faster, and offers similar battery performance. It also comes with a suite of advanced automation capabilities, which allow you to set the coverage map for your home with no-go areas.

4. Eufy 11S

The Eufy 11S is a great option for those looking for an automatic vacuum cleaner that can clean according to their schedule, but doesn't require smartphone or voice control. The slim model is easy to install and maintain, and can take out dust and dirt with minimal effort. It's best suited for light cleaning to keep your floors looking great.

It's a little less impressive than the other top picks in our vacuums testing program, but it still offers certain advantages that are worth a look. Its small size allows it to get under low-profile furnishings that other vacuums cannot. It also has a highly effective 'Quick Clean' mode which makes use of multiple steps to clean your floors as thoroughly as possible. The 'Smart Pathing" feature is not as effective, but still good enough to avoid repeating the same cleaning path over and over.

The model isn't quite as efficient as the iRobot Roomba S9+ but it performs better than the Coredy R550 which is about identical in price to the bObsweep Bob Pro. The iRobot is better-built, incurs less recurring costs and has a larger dirt compartment and lasts longer on a charge, and maneuvers more efficiently. It also gets rid of pet hair more efficiently and performs better on carpet and bare floors.

The Eufy 11S is more expensive than the iRobot Roomba 614, but it's also more expensive than the Ecovacs Deebot N79S. The iRobot Roomba 614 is more expensive but it's also better built, has longer battery life, and can collect more dirt and dust. It's also easier to maintain, incurs fewer recurring costs, and has more automation capabilities. The companion app is better, offering more useful information about the vacuum's current battery level and status.

5. Ecovacs Deebot N8 Pro+

This vacuum may appear like other models on the market but it has some clever tricks in its bag. It allows you to use the app to manage the power levels as well as mops and customize your preferences. Its impressive 2600Pa vacuum power and 67dB noise levels are much less than other robots I've tried.

Deebot N8 Pro+ can also avoid obstacles using its TrueDetect 3D Laser. This technology makes use of structured lighting to map a room's interior and scan it. It is therefore able to work with shoes, furniture charger cables, furniture, and showstopper pieces. It's more precise than other robots, too, because it operates at the millimeter scale to recognize small objects and devise an approach around them.

ECOVACS' app allows you to monitor the robot's progress and schedule cleaning times, as well as alter settings from any location. It can set up custom boundaries, that gives you more control over the area it cleans and helps keep it from family heirlooms that are important to you, messy school projects and laundry.

The app is easy to use and offers clear instructions for getting started, with the entire setup process taking about an hour from start to end. Once it's mapped your house you can let it run on its own, or make a separate cleaning schedule for each room. If the battery is depleted it will be returned to the dock for charging and continue where it left when fully charged. The ECOVACS Deebot N8 Pro+ comes with an auto-empty bin, so you don't need to handle it unless you want to change the dust bag.