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The Eufy 11S robotic vacuum is one of the most affordable self-emptying vacuums available on the market. It ably sucked up dry Oats from hard floors as well as carpets with low pile in our tests. Its dust bin is simple to empty and open -- easier than those of other models in the same price range.

It recharges at the base and resumes cleaning when it's ready. Its obstacle-avoidance technology is caught in socks and cords, and isn't able to get under thresholds that are low.

1. iRobot Roomba 11S

The 11S is one of the cheaper self-emptying robots available, and a lot of people seem to adore it. It is a great choice for scooting underneath furniture and is a good choice for those who have hard floors or who do a lot of cleaning. The suction is weaker than our top picks but it still does the job. It also has a huge dirt bin and a battery which lasts for more than an hour. The app allows you to schedule daily cleanings or choose a particular room. It's also possible to create a map of your home, which could aid in avoiding areas you don't want to visit.

The app is simple to use and has a clear layout. It's not a feature-rich app, but it is easy to use and lets you keep track of the robot's activity. It also includes an excellent tutorial that will provide you with the basics.

Its cleaning pattern doesn't always appear logical - sometimes it is straight lines, other times, it is able to find the edges of the room - however, Bounce Navigation ensures your entire floor gets cleaned. It's not the best at climbing over obstacles though. It was unable to climb over our piano pedals and pet food bowls, and ended up getting tangled up in our 2.25-inch shag rug several times.

We believe that there are better robot vacuums on the market than the 11S. The iRobot Roomba is simpler to maintain and maintain, with lower recurring costs and charges faster. It has a bigger bin, is more effective on any type of surface and can climb over low-lying obstacles (like electrical cables) more easily.

The RoboVac 11S is a good choice for regular vacuuming. It is a close design to our top pick and is good at picking up fine dust and larger debris from hard floors. It's a great choice on carpets with a medium or low pile. It has a large dirt container and uses BoostIQ for automatic suction power adjustment. It also comes with a remote control that's easy to operate and allows you to program daily cleaning routines with the app. Its battery lasts for about an hour, and the dustbin can be emptied without removing it from the dock.

2. Roborock S7 maxV Ultra

The Roborock S7 MaxV Ultra is a fantastic robot vacuum and mop with a wide range of automation features. It is available in three models, the basic S7, the S7 MaxV Plus and the S7 MaxV Ultra. The S7 MaxV Ultra is the only one equipped with an Empty Wash Fillet Dock (or an alternate Auto-Empty Dock). These docks allow the robot to return to its base and empty the debris in a dust bag or reservoir, drain the dirty water tank, and wash its mopping pads.

Sensors on the S7 collaborate to clean and avoid obstacles. It can detect floor types and save the map of rooms and zones, and even detect levels of dirt. It can also schedule and execute spot cleaning sessions. It performed well in our tests, though it couldn't exactly match the Roomba j7+ during the carpet deep clean test.

You can program the S7 using the companion app to run a cleansing cycle in accordance with your schedule. You can select an option for cleaning that is eco or automatic, as well as a day, week or time. You can also decide whether the robot will stop if its power runs out or when it comes across an obstruction.

You can still use the S7 even if you don't own an iPhone by connecting a charging dock to a remote control. The controls on the remote can be a bit difficult to understand, but once you've got the hang of them, they function well. The power button acts as a 'Cleaning' button, and the Spot Clean button instructs the robot to clean up an area around it. The 'Spot Clean" button also triggers the child lock.

In addition to the new mapping capabilities, Roborock improved its mobile app, adding live view features that lets you observe what the S7 is doing at home. You can activate it by pressing a specific sequence of buttons on your S7 and then creating an unlock pattern within the mobile app, which you can use whenever you wish to see what the S7 is doing.


3. Shark IQ Large

Shark's robot vacuums aren't as popular as those from iRobot or Roborock. But our tests on the ground have proven that Shark's model is among the most efficient self-emptying vacuums on the market. It's simple to set up, comes with an enormous bin that's easy to empty (albeit a bit loudly) into a trash can when it's full and is easily programmed to complete a whole-home clean on a schedule or when required.

The IQ XL is able to connect to your WiFi at home and allow you to track its cleaning progress from the Shark app. The app lets you create cleaning schedules, get notifications by push regarding its status as well as pause and resume cleaning, or set it to a single room. You can also control it with voice commands with Amazon Alexa or Google Assistant. The app can tell you the power mode it's currently in, namely Eco, Normal, or Max--but we didn't find that any of these modes made a significant difference in cleaning performance.

When it's finished cleaning when it's finished, the IQ XL automatically empties the dust bin into its base, which then automatically emptys. The bin can store up to 60 days of debris, meaning you don't need to empty it more than once unless your pets have long hair. If you do have to empty it, all you have to do is remove the side bin, put it over a trash can and then press a button to empty the contents.

There's self emptying vacuum to dislike about the Shark IQ XL, although it does feel slightly less sturdy than the Roomba 694. It is able to remove many messes on carpeted flooring and does a decent job at maneuvering itself however it's not even close to the iRobot Roomba i7 in terms of performance on carpeted surfaces. The i7 also feels more robust, more durable, requires less maintenance, incurs lower recurring cost and charges faster and has comparable battery performance. It also comes with more advanced technology for automation, such as no-go zones and the ability to select the rooms that should be cleaned.

iRobot j7+

This robot vac/mop combo is a rarity as it does both jobs extremely well. The iRobot Combo j7+ offers all the advantages of its j7-based counterpart, including self-emptying and LiDAR mapping but also includes additional features for vacuuming and mopping.

The new acoustic sensors help the j7+ identify flooring types, meaning it can choose between mopping and vacuuming when it first enters a room. It also uses this info to prioritize cleaning rooms with carpets and rugs over those with hard floors.

The j7+ is quieter than the majority of robotic vacuums when it's in use and even more quiet when it's mopping. The maximum reading of 64 decibels on our decibel meter is similar to office chatter.

It's simple to establish the schedule for cleaning and adjust the way that the j7+ operates when its dust bin is full. The j7+ can be controlled using voice assistants (Alexa, Google Assistant, etc.) The app allows you to create and view maps within your home.

In our tests, the J7+ performed well on carpeted and hard floors, and it cleaned up most of the dirt we tossed at it. It isn't the best at dealing with pet hair as well as large debris such as sand, but it is able to clean these things with a bit of effort. It also has decent navigation abilities and a set of cliff sensors to stop it from falling down a flight of stairs or getting stuck on furniture legs.

We did notice a few minor niggles with the j7+, mainly that it can snag on cords and carpets, and it doesn't always switch off its mopping when done vacuuming. This is a great model that ticks off all the boxes.

iRobot J7+ is one of the best auto-emptying systems we've ever tried. It puts its 14oz 0.4-liter dust canister into the base station, where it automatically emptys itself for you. This will reduce the amount of garbage you need to get rid of. You will only have to replace the dust disposal bag at the dock once every 60 days, based on how frequently you use the J7+.