The Best Self Emptying Robot Vacuum

The best self-emptying robot vacuum comes with an underlying container that can hold a month's worth of debris and empties automatically. It also creates a precise map of your home, allowing you to label rooms and establish "no-go" zones.

It has superior obstacle avoidance abilities, too, so it will keep out of power cords and rogue socks.

Roomba s9+ from iRobot

This is a premium model from iRobot and performs extremely well. It can easily move across different surfaces and is extremely efficient at sucking dust, dirt and debris up. It is also extremely well-constructed and looks fantastic too.

The S9 is iRobot’s latest premium S Series robot vacuum. It boasts a few extra features that help it distinct from other models. For example the iRobot app uses the camera on this unit to create a map of your home, which helps it in cleaning and navigation.

It can also automatically return to the location where it started if its battery is depleted during a cleaning session and you don't need to spend time cleaning the same spots. You can set the timer to start and stop cleaning by an audio command, or by using the iRobot App. This smart vacuum can even clean in the dark!

Another great feature is Carpet Boost, which gives the S9 an extra suction force when it encounters carpeting to collect more dirt and debris. The unit also has the square front design, which is more close to corners and walls as opposed to the earlier round designs. However, keep in mind that this model won't work well with high-pile or shag carpeting.

During our tests, we discovered that the iRobot S9+ cleaned thoroughly and efficiently a variety floor surfaces including medium and hard carpets. It also performed well on tiles, vinyl, and laminate flooring. It did a great job of maneuvering around furniture and other objects, but it had some trouble with stairs where it might accidentally hit bookcases.

We liked the fact that the S9 automatically returns to its base to empty its dust bin once it's full, which greatly reduces hands-on maintenance needs. The dust bin is expected to last for around 30 loads or a month and a half. It's recommended to replace the filter on a regular basis (as recommended by iRobot). The iRobot S9+ is not very noisy when it operates, making it a good option for families with pets or children.

Eufy RoboVac Hybrid X8

designed to take one of the most difficult tasks off your hands, robotic vacuum cleaners take care of all the work to get carpeted and hardwood floors free of the everyday debris. The best robot mop for hardwood floors ones can be controlled and monitored via apps for smartphones and some have mopping tech for kitchen and bathroom floors. They are a great option for busy families and they are becoming more affordable. But if you want top-tech features for your robotic vacuum cleaner, you're going to need to pay a little more.

The Eufy RoboVac X8 Hybrid vacuum and mopping machine is a fantastic option for those who live in a multi-floored home. Dual motors provide it with impressive cleaning power, and the vacuum's 0.6l dustbin can store plenty of pet hair. The dustbin is able to be removed and emptied without fuss, which is useful since you'll have to do it frequently.

It's simple to set up as well, but I do recommend fully charging the X8 Hybrid before running it for the first time. You'll have to install the Eufy Home app and follow the instructions to connect it to your Wi-Fi network. After you've completed this the app will help you create an accurate map of your home. You can label the rooms, split large areas into sub-rooms to make it easier for open-plan living, and guide the X8 Hybrid towards specific areas that require cleaning at a specific time. Eufy's app is more user-friendly and refined than other robots that have similar scanning and mapping capabilities.

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

The X8 Hybrid, like many robotic vacuums has some issues with flooring that is not clean. It can miss pet fur and small objects and tends to bump things like its charger on the charging platform. It's not as quiet, and the whirring sound could be distracting as other models.

Roborock V3S Pro

This model doesn't have as many features as the more expensive models we've tested, but it does provide the essentials. It has a large enough dust bin that can hold plenty of dirt until it needs emptying and its vacuum and mop system is perfect for hard floors and low-pile carpets. It is also very quiet. We could watch TV while it cleaned without feeling like we were being bombarded with the sound.

Our test subjects were extremely impressed by how simple the machine was to use and set up. They also loved its ability to eliminate all the messes that had accumulated on their floors. It also did a good job of picking up pet hair and messes from carpeting, though it was less successful in removing stubborn staining. The users found the app to be user-friendly and intuitive, and they were able to schedule the vacuum to clean on a regular basis to cut down on the amount they had to do manually. The one downside is that it doesn't have any mapping technology or object avoidance, which means you can't send it to specific rooms or follow virtual boundaries (though magnetic boundary strips are compatible).

Another model from the iRobot's budget line, the V3S Pro has some impressive features for the price. It beat out all other robot vacuums we tested in terms of finding and avoiding obstacles and it's the perfect budget option for those who want a smarter self-emptying robot vacuum that can take care of pet hair and messes both on carpets with low pile and hardwood floors. It's also extremely quiet and comes with a large dust bin that can hold plenty of debris before it needs to be emptied.

The V3S Pro did not make it into our top choice lists from trusted sources who perform hands-on tests, but it was praised by Modern Castle, Smart Robot Reviews and The Ambient. They appreciated how easy it was to setup and use, but they also noted that the battery life was very short and it was unable to avoid some of the most stubborn messes we put it through.

Roborock Q Revo

The Q Revo is an entry-level robot vacuum and mop that comes with a variety of features for a low price. You can avail many of the top features, including smart navigation and mapping, without paying top dollar. You can even use voice commands via Alexa, Google Assistant, or Apple Siri shortcuts to create custom automations and begin your cleaning routine remotely while you're away.

Roborock has taken its time to design this innovative cleaner. This is why the product is exceptionally sturdy and feels as if it was constructed from premium materials. Its base is stable and robust and has an integrated charging port for the battery. The docking station is located for the clean-water tank as well as the dirty-water bins above. You'll also find a panel under the dock that holds a sealed vacuum bag.

After connecting your device to the app, you'll see a 3D and 2D map of your home that will show you the location of your robot at any time and the area it is cleaning. You can also create virtual barriers to keep your robot from certain areas or clean only certain kinds of flooring. It can also adjust its power settings according to the kind of floor being cleaned and select the most effective cleaning method.

In contrast to other robot vacuums that are available, the Q Revo is able to lift both mops while it's vacuuming to prevent staining your carpet fibres. In fact, it's the few vacuums on the market that can do this.

When mopping the Q Revo's 5500Pa suction power are sufficient to remove dust particles or pet hair strands and other debris. The all-rubber brush can be used to break up animal and human hair, as it adjusts to uneven surfaces.

Its only downside is that it takes a while to empty and fill the clean and dirty water tanks. Luckily, you can decrease the frequency of this by utilizing the auto-empty feature, which will automatically empty the container after a couple of days. It is still necessary to monitor the levels of water in the dock manually however, since there's not an automatic reminder.