The Best self emptying vacuum-Empting Vacuums

Robot vacuums are excellent in keeping your floors spotless, but they often have small dust bins that require manual emptying after each cleaning session. The best models come with self-emptying bases, which eliminate this step and allows for hands-free cleaning.

The best self-emptying vacuum cleaners come with docking systems which can hold up to 45 days worth of debris, with no intervention. These smart vacuums also track your home, and are able to avoid power cords as well as other obstacles.

1. iRobot Roomba S9+

iRobot pioneered self-emptying robot vacuums with the Roomba i7. The company took the technology to the next level with the s9+. The flagship model is expensive, but it offers the best performance we've seen on any robovac, and comes with upgrades that other brands only dream of.

It first takes in dirt and then it is able to store it in its Clean Base. Then, it emptys that into a large, dust bag which you dispose of every 60 days. This is an excellent option for those who want to clean their home without having to touch it, but still want to have peace of mind knowing that their home is free of germs and allergens.

The s9+ also has advanced corner-cleaning capabilities that allow it much closer to walls than previous models could, and it's more adept in spot cleaning too. If it detects that a certain area requires extra attention, the app will return to it on a recurring schedule. If the area is particularly filthy, the s9 will return to it with a more powerful suction until all the mess has been removed.

The s9+ can be controlled with the app that comes with it or via Amazon Alexa (the s9+ is compatible with both), which allows you to give full voice commands including the ability of stopping, starting and pausing. You can also set an exact time for the robot to begin and end its work or let it decide when it's time to come back to its dock.

The s9+ does a great job on floors that are unfinished cleaning small particles like rice as well as larger objects like cereal effortlessly. It's also pretty adept in tackling carpets with low piles and has strong suction even with a full dirt compartment, though it doesn't do better on carpets with more thickness.

2. Roborock S7 MaxV Ultra

Roborock S7 MaxV Ultra robot vacuum and mop is able to sweep carpets, detect rugs, and self-clean. It is among the hands-off robotic vacuum self emptying cleaners currently available. Its sophisticated mapping and navigation systems offer the best maneuverability. The companion app allows users to select from a variety cleaning configurations. It also supports a wide 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 for dirt pickup and performed well in tackling difficult-to-clean tasks such as the sand embedding test and the carpet deep clean test which we perform by weighing the dustbin of the robot prior to and after a predetermined amount of time. The S7 MaxV Ultra also does a great job at mopping. It has enough suction to deal with large and small debris as well as pet fur on floors without carpet. It has a little difficulty with hair on densely woven low-pile carpet, yet it manages to collect the majority of the hair on this floor type.

This model is one of the quietest that we've tested with a maximum noise amount of 57.5 dBA when in the low-power 'Quiet' mode. It's not as quiet in its maximum power 'Max' mode which can produce more than 80 dBA.

The S7 MaxV Ultra is equipped with a dock that automatically refills the water tank of the robot, as well as emptying its dustbin. It's a little more difficult to set up the X1 Omni but once you've set it up, your robot will run on its own.

3. Shark IQ the XL

The Shark IQ Robot XL is a solid mid-range robot vacuum, with powerful suction and numerous intelligent features. It has a self-emptying bagless base, and maps your home while it cleans to ensure complete coverage. You can control the SharkClean through the SharkClean App or with voice commands via Amazon Alexa or Google Assistant. It also has physical boundary markers you can use to limit its access to specific areas.

It's a simple all-black design that looks and feels great. It's simple to put together right from the box, because it just requires some snaps to connect the side brushes and charging dock. The dirt compartment is somewhat small, and you'll need to empty it frequently.

In tests, the IQ Robot XL quickly responded to app commands and performed well during cleaning cycles. The app allows you to select power modes, alter settings, and track the robot's battery level. The app also has an Find Robot feature that will help you find the device if it gets lost.

The IQ Robot XL, like other Shark products, has a powerful suction that can easily handle dust bunnies and dog hair. The self-cleaning brushroll stops hair from clinging to the machine as it is combs away debris. Its navigation module uses sensors to scan its environment while it moves. However, the process isn't as extensive as robots that utilize LIDAR sensors. It takes just a few clean cycles before the IQ Robot XL completely maps your space.

Comparing to the iRobot Roomba 690, the Shark IQ Robot XL is more durable, has lower costs for recurring maintenance and offers better performance across multiple surface types. The iRobot is more robust, has a faster charge, and provides the same battery performance. It also comes with a suite of advanced automation features, which allows you to set the coverage map of your home, self emptying vacuum including no-go areas.

4. Eufy 11S

The Eufy 11S robot vacuum is ideal for people who don't want to use smartphones or voice commands however, they still need a machine that can clean according to their schedule. The slim model is easy to set up and maintain, and it can easily pick up dust and dirt. It is best used for light cleaning to keep your floors looking beautiful.

It's not as impressive as our other top picks, but it has some advantages worth considering. For example, its short stature lets it navigate under furniture with a low profile, something that other vacuums can't. It also has a highly effective "Quick Clean" mode that uses multiple steps to clean your floors as thoroughly as you can. The Smart Pathing feature isn't as effective, but it's good enough to ensure that you don't repeat the same cleaning path repeatedly.

This model isn't as effective as the iRobot Roomba S9+ but it performs better than Coredy R550 which is identical in price to the bObsweep Bob Pro. The iRobot has a more robust design and incurs less recurring costs and has a bigger dirt compartment, lasts longer on a single charge and is more maneuverable. It also gets rid of pet hair more efficiently and performs better on floors that are not bare and carpet.

The Eufy 11S is priced higher than the iRobot Roomba, but also more than the Ecovacs N79S. The iRobot Roomba 614 is more costly, but it's also better built, has a longer battery life and can be more prone to collecting dust and dirt. It's also easier to maintain, incurs fewer cost-per-use charges, and comes with more automation features. Its companion app is better as well, providing more details about the status of the vacuum as well as its battery level.

5. Ecovacs Deebot N8 Pro+

The robot vacuum might appear similar to other vacuums on the market but it has some neat tricks up its sleeves. You can assign specific rooms or areas to be cleaned, adjust its power levels and mops through the app, and even use voice controls to set your preferences. The suction power of 2600Pa is impressive and, at 67dB, it's much quieter than other robots I've used.

The Deebot N8 Pro+ is also able to stay clear of obstacles with its TrueDetect 3D laser. This technology uses structured light to scan a space and map out its contents, meaning it can work around furniture and showpieces, shoes, and charger cables. It is also more precise than other robots as it can detect tiny objects at a millimetre level and devises a plan to stay clear of them.

ECOVACS The app lets you monitor the robot's progress and schedule cleaning sessions, and also change settings from anywhere. It also allows you to set custom boundaries to provide you with more control over the areas it cleans. This helps keep it from important family items as well as messy school projects and laundry.

The app is easy to use and the instructions are clear. The entire process of setting it up takes about an hour. Once your house is mapped you can allow it to run on its own, or make a separate cleaning plan for each room. If the battery is depleted, it will return to the dock that charges it and continue where it left off when fully charged. A dust bin that automatically emptys is included in the ECOVACS Deebot N8 Pro+ and you won't need to touch its contents unless you need to change the dust bag.