The Best Self-Empting Vacuums
Robot vacuums can be great to keep your floors clean. However, they come with small dust bins that must be emptied manually after each cleaning session. Premium models have self-emptying bases, which remove this step and allow the user to clean hands-free.
The most effective self-emptying vacuum cleaners feature docking systems which can hold up to 45 days of debris, with no intervention. These smart vacuums also can map your home and can avoid power cords and other obstacles.
1. Roomba iRobot s9+
iRobot pioneered self emptying vacuum-emptying robot vacuums using the Roomba i7, and it took the technology to the next level with the s9+. This flagship model is expensive, but it also has the best performance of all the robovacs we’ve tested. It also comes with upgrades that other brands can only envy.
Then, it draws dirt into its Clean Base automatically. Then, it emptys that into a large, dust bag, which you dispose of every 60 days. This is a great option for those who want to clean their home without having to touch it, but need peace of mind knowing their home is clean of germs and allergens.
The s9+ also has advanced corner-cleaning capabilities that allow it much closer to walls than previous models, and it’s more adept at spot cleaning as well. The application will return to an area if it detects it requires more attention. If the area is truly filthy, the s9 will return with more powerful suction until the mess is gone.
The s9+ can be controlled by the app that comes with it or via Amazon Alexa (the s9+ is compatible with both), which lets you give complete voice commands, including the ability of the ability to pause, stop and start. You can also set a specific time for the robot to start and stop its work or you can let it decide when it’s ready to come back to its dock.
The s9+ can do a fantastic job on bare floors, clearing small debris like rice as well as larger objects, such as cereal, effortlessly. It also excels for cleaning carpets with low piles and has a powerful suction, even if the dirt compartment is stuffed. However, it will not do as well with thicker carpets.
2. Roborock S7 MaxV Ultra
Roborock S7 MaxV Ultra robot vacuum and mop is able to sweep clean rugs, detect rugs and even self-clean. It is one of the hands-off robotic cleaners available. Its sophisticated mapping and navigation systems offer superior maneuverability. The companion app lets users to choose among a variety of cleaning options. It also supports a vast variety of third-party applications that allow you to monitor your home while it’s operating.
Like its predecessor, the S7 MaxV Ultra is excellent at sweeping carpets and hard floors. It performed well in our dirt pick-up tests and excelled in cleaning difficult tasks such as the sand embedded test, as well as the carpet deep clean test. We conduct these tests by weighing the dustbin of the robot both before and after the time frame. The S7 MaxV Ultra also does an excellent job at mopping. It has enough suction to handle both big and small particles, as well as pet fur on floors that are not bare. It is more difficult with carpets with a low pile which are densely woven but it still manages most of the hair.
This model is among the quietest we’ve tested. Its low-power Quiet mode creates maximum noise of 57.5 dBA. It’s not as quiet when it’s in its highest-power ‘Max’ setting, which generates more than 80 dBA.
The S7 MaxV Ultra is equipped with docking station that automatically refills the water tank of the robot, as well as emptying its dustbin. It’s a little more difficult to configure the X1 Omni but once you’ve set it up the robot will operate by itself.
3. Shark IQ Large
The Shark IQ Robot XL has powerful suction, as well as numerous clever features. It is self-emptying robot vacuum and mop with a bagless base, self-emptying Vacuum and maps your home as it cleans to ensure complete coverage. You can control it with the SharkClean app, or with voice commands with Amazon Alexa or Google Assistant. You can also use the physical boundary markers to restrict its access.
It’s a basic all-black style that feels and looks good. It’s easy to put together right out of the box as it only requires a few snaps for the side brushes and charging dock. The dirt compartment may be somewhat small, and it will be necessary to empty it quite often.
IQ Robot XL performed well in tests and was responsive to the app controls. The app lets you select power modes, change settings, and track the robot’s battery level. The app comes with an Find Robot feature that will assist you in finding the device in the event that it gets lost.
As with other Shark products, the IQ Robot XL has impressive suction that is able to easily take on pet hair and dust. The self-cleaning brushroll keeps hair from clinging to the machine while it is combs away debris. The navigation module utilizes a combination of sensors to detect the surroundings as it moves, but the process isn’t as comprehensive as those with LIDAR modules. It takes just a few clean cycles before the IQ Robot XL completely maps your space.
In comparison to the iRobot Roomba 690, the Shark IQ Robot XL is more durable, has lower costs for recurring maintenance, and delivers stronger performance across multiple surface types. The iRobot is more robust, has a faster charge, and provides the same battery performance. It also has an array of advanced automation features, which allows you to configure the coverage map of your home, including no-go zones.
4. Eufy 11S
The Eufy 11S robot vacuum is ideal for people who don’t have a smartphone or voice control but still want a robot that can clean according to their schedule. The slim model is easy to set up and maintain and sucks up dust and dirt with minimal effort. It is recommended for cleaning light-duty daily tasks in order to keep your floors looking great.
It’s a little less impressive than the other top picks in our vacuums testing program however, it has some benefits that are worth considering. For instance, its slim size allows it to maneuver through low-profile furniture that most other vacuums can’t. It also comes with a powerful “Quick Clean” mode that makes use of multiple passes to clean your floors as thoroughly as possible. Its ‘Smart Pathing’ feature isn’t as effective, but it’s good enough to ensure that you don’t repeat the same cleaning path over and over again.
This model isn’t quite as efficient as the iRobot Roomba S9+ but it is more efficient than the Coredy R550, which is similar in price to the Bobsweep Bob Pro. The iRobot is built better, incurs fewer recurring costs and has a larger dirt compartment and lasts longer on a charge, and moves more effectively. It also gets rid of pet hair faster and is more effective on floors with carpets and bare floors.
The Eufy 11S is more expensive than the iRobot Roomba 614, but it’s also more expensive than the Ecovacs N79S. The iRobot Roomba 614 is more expensive, however, it’s built better and self-Emptying vacuum has longer battery life, and can collect more dirt and dust. It’s also easier to maintain, has lower cost-per-use charges, and comes with more automation capabilities. The companion app is superior, too, offering more information on the status of the vacuum and its battery level.
5. Ecovacs Deebot N8 Pro+
It may look like almost every other robot vacuum available, but this one has some nifty tricks up its sleeve. You can set specific rooms or areas to be cleaned, adjust the power levels and mops via the app, and even make use of voice controls to make your own preferences. Its impressive vacuum power of 2600Pa and 67dB noise level are considerably lower than other robots that I’ve tested.
Deebot N8 Pro+ can also avoid obstacles using its TrueDetect 3D Laser. This technology makes use of structured lighting to map a room’s contents and scan it. It can therefore work with shoes, furniture charger cables, as well as showstopper pieces. It’s more precise than other robots,, since it works at a millimetre level to detect tiny objects and plot the best way to get around them.
Utilizing the ECOVACS app allows you to also track the progress of your robot, schedule cleaning sessions and change settings regardless of where you are. It is also able to create custom boundaries to give you better control of the areas where it cleans. This will keep it from securing important household items and messy school projects and laundry.
The app is easy to use, and the instructions are simple. The entire setup process takes about an hour. Once your house is mapped you can let it run on its own or create a customized cleaning schedule for each room. If the battery is running low, it will return to the dock for charging and continue where it left after fully charged. The ECOVACS Deebot N8 Pro+ has an automatic bin that can be empty which means you don’t have to do anything unless you’re changing the dust bag.