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Best Self-Empting Robot Vacuums and MopsThe Eufy 11S is one of the most affordable self-emptying robot vacuums available. It ably sucked up dry Oats from hard floors as well as carpets with low pile in our tests. Its dustbin opens and empties easily, making it easier to use than other models at its price range.It recharges at the base and then resumes cleaning when ready. But its obstacle-avoidance technology is caught in socks and cords, and it's unable to operate under low thresholds.1. iRobot 11SThe 11S is one the cheaper self-emptying robots available and a lot of people seem to love it. It's good at scooting under furniture and seems to be a good choice for people with hard floors or who wish to do light daily cleans. The suction is weaker than our top picks, however it still does the job. It has a big dust bin and a long-lasting battery. The app lets you schedule daily cleanings or select a particular room. It's also possible to draw a map of your home, which could aid in avoiding areas you don't want to go to.The app is easy to use and has an intuitive layout. It's not an app with a lot of features however it's easy to use and allows you to check the status of your robot. It also has an excellent tutorial that will help you understand the basics.Its cleaning pattern doesn't always look like logical - at times it goes in straight lines, while other times it seeks out the edges of a room, but Bounce Navigation ensures your entire floor is cleaned. It's not the greatest at negotiating obstacles, though - it struggled to get under our piano pedals as well as pet food bowls, and ended up getting tangled up in our 2.25-inch shag rug several times.While it's a good option for light daily cleanings, we think there are better robot vacuums that are better than the 11S. The iRobot Roomba 694 is better-built and is easier to maintain. It also has lower recurring costs and is less time-consuming to charge. It also has a larger dustbin and is more effective on all types of surfaces, and it can climb over low-lying obstructions (like electrical cords) more easily.The RoboVac 11S, which is eufy, is an excellent choice for regular vacuuming. It is a close design to our top pick and is great at picking up smaller and fine dust from hard floors. It's a great choice on low-pile or medium-pile carpet. It comes with a large dirt bin and utilizes BoostIQ for automatic suction power adjustment. robot vacuum self empty comes with a user-friendly remote control, and it is possible to schedule daily cleanings using the app. The battery can last for about an hour and the bin can be easily empty by removing it from its dock.2. Roborock S7 MaxV UltraRoborock S7 MaxV Ultra robot mop and vacuum is a great robot with an array of amazing automation features. It comes in three options including the standard 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 after a cleaning session and empty the debris into a dust bag or reservoir, drain its clogged water tank and wash its mopping pad.Sensors on the S7 collaborate to clean and avoid obstacles. It can detect flooring types and save the map of rooms and zones, and even detect dirt levels. It's also capable of scheduling and executing spot cleaning sessions. It did well in standard tests, but could not match the iRobot Roomba j7+ during the carpet deep cleaning test.With the companion app you can program the S7 to run a cleansing cycle in accordance with your schedule. You can set a date, time, day, or week as well as choose from a variety of cleaning options, like automatic, eco and deep clean. You can also decide whether the robot will stop when its power runs out or when it comes across an obstruction.You can still make use of the S7 if you don't own an iPhone by connecting the charging dock to a remote control. The controls can be difficult initially, but they work well once you get used to them. The power button acts as an 'Cleaning' button and the Spot Clean button directs the robot to clean an area around itself. The 'Spot Clean" button also activates the child lock.In addition to the new mapping features, Roborock improved its mobile application, including a live view feature that lets you observe what the S7 is up to at home. You can activate this feature by pressing a specific sequence of buttons on the S7 and then creating an unlock code within the app to use at any time you want to see what the robot is up to.3. Shark IQ XLShark isn't as well-known for robot vacuums as iRobot and Roborock, but our experience with this model has proven it to be among the top self-emptying robot vacuums currently on the market. It is simple to set up, comes with a huge bin that is easy to empty (albeit slightly loudly) into a trash can when full, and can easily be programmed to complete a home clean on a regular basis or as needed.The IQ XL is able to connect to your WiFi at home which allows you to keep track of its progress in cleaning using the Shark app. The app lets you set a cleaning schedule, receive push notifications about its status as well as the ability to pause and resume cleaning, or set it to a single room. It can also be controlled using voice commands using Amazon Alexa or Google Assistant. The app can tell you which power mode it is currently in--Eco, Normal, or Max. However, we couldn't determine that any of the modes made a huge difference to cleaning performance.When it's finished a cleaning cycle when it's finished, the IQ XL automatically empty the bin into its base, and then self-empties. Its bin can hold up 60 days of waste, so it won't need emptying more often than that unless you have lots of pets with long hair. If you do have to empty it, all you need to do is untie the side bin, put it over a trash can, and press a button to empty its contents.The Shark IQ XL is a good vacuum cleaner. It does a great job cleaning floors that are not bare and it can maneuver itself well. However, the Shark IQ XL feels a bit less sturdy than the Roomba 694. It's effective at cleaning carpeted floors, however, it's not as effective as the iRobot Roomba i7 when it comes to the performance of bare floors. The i7 is also more robust, feels more durable and sturdy, has less maintenance requirements, is able to charge lower monthly costs, and charges faster, while offering similar battery performance, and offers much more advanced automation features, such as no-go zones as well as the ability to select specific rooms for a clean.4. iRobot J7+This robot mop/vac combo is a rare beast, because it can do both tasks exceptionally efficiently. The iRobot Combo j7+ offers all the advantages of its j7 counterpart including self-emptying and LiDAR mapping but with additional features for both mopping and vacuuming.The new acoustic sensors help the j7+ recognize flooring types, meaning it can decide between vacuuming and mopping on the first pass through an area. It also makes use of this information to prioritize cleaning rooms with carpets and rugs over those with hard floors.Like most robotic vacuums, the j7+ is surprisingly quiet while it's running. It's much quieter when mopping. The maximum reading of 64db on our decibel meter is similar to office chatter.You can easily set up a cleaning schedule and change the way that dust is cleaned when the canister is full. The j7+ is also able to be controlled using voice assistants (Alexa, Google Assistant, etc.) The app lets you create and view maps within your home.In our tests, the J7+ performed well on both hard and carpeted floors, cleaning most of the dirt we threw at it. It isn't able to deal dealing with pet hair, large pieces of debris and sand. But it is able to remove them with a bit more effort. It has good navigational abilities and two cliff sensors that keep it from falling down stairs or becoming stuck on furniture legs.The J7+ has a few minor flaws. One of them is that it can get caught on rugs or cords and doesn't always switch off the mopping function once it is done vacuuming. This is a great model that ticks off all the boxes.iRobot's j7+ also comes with one of the top self-emptying systems we've seen. It drops its 14oz/0.4-liter dust container into the base station, and it automatically empties for you. This helps to reduce the amount of trash you'll need to dispose of and you'll need to replace the dust bag from the dock about every 60 days or so, depending on how often you use the J7+.