The Best Self Emptying Robot Vacuum
The top robot vacuums that self-empty come with an underlying container that can hold the equivalent of a month's worth of debris and empty it automatically. It also creates a precise map of your home and allows you to label rooms and create "no-go" zones.
It has superior obstacle-avoiding abilities, too, so it will keep out of power cords and rogue socks.
Roomba s9+ iRobot from iRobot
This is a top model from iRobot and it performs very well. It is able to maneuver easily across a variety of surfaces and is highly effective at collecting dust, dirt and other debris. It's also well-built and looks pretty good as well.
The S9 is iRobot’s latest premium S Series robot vacuum. It has a few additional features that make it stand out from other models. The iRobot App can, for example, use the camera to create a map that assists the robot to navigate and clean efficiently.
There's no need to clean the same areas again when the battery is exhausted. You can also start and stop cleaning sessions using an easy voice command or via the iRobot app, and this smart vacuum can even clean in the dark!
Another excellent feature is Carpet Boost, which gives the S9 an extra suction force when it comes in contact with carpeting so that it can take in more dirt and debris. The S9 has a square-front design which allows it to get closer to corners and walls than previous round designs. However, keep in mind that this model won't work well with high-pile or shag carpeting.
During our testing during our testing, we discovered that the iRobot S9+ cleans thoroughly and efficiently on a range of flooring surfaces, ranging from carpets with medium to hard piles and rugs. It also performed well on tiles, laminate floors, and vinyl flooring. It also did a nice job of maneuvering between furniture and objects, although it did struggle with stairs, and can accidentally crash into things like bookcases.
The S9's ability to return to its base and empty its dust bin after it's full was a great feature. It cut down on the need for manual maintenance. The dust bag should last for about 30 loads or a month and half. It's recommended to replace the filter periodically (as recommended by iRobot). The iRobot S9+ is not very loud when it's in use which makes it a great option for families with children or pets.
Eufy RoboVac X8 Hybrid
Robot vacuum cleaners are created to take care of the dirty work for you, and can be used to remove carpets and hardwood floors. Some robot vacuum cleaners can be controlled by apps on smartphones, and others come with mopping technology to bathrooms and kitchen flooring. They're a great solution for busy families, and are becoming more affordable than ever before. If you're looking for the most advanced technology for your robotic cleaner then you'll need to pay a bit more.
The Eufy RoboVac X8 Hybrid is an all-in-one mopping and vacuum machine making it a great choice for those in a flat with multiple floors. The vacuum's 0.6l bin can hold a lot of pet hair. Its dual motors offer an impressive amount of cleaning power. The dustbin is easily removed and empty which is great as you'll have to do this frequently.
It's simple to set up and I would recommend fully charging the X8 Hybrid before running it for the first time. Install the Eufy Home application and follow the instructions to connect it to your WiFi network. The app will assist you create a map of your house. You can name the rooms, divide rooms into sub-rooms in order 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 application is more user-friendly and precise than other robots with similar scanning and mapping functions.
One of the best features on the X8 Hybrid is that you can activate the mop or vacuum with your voice, thanks to the integration with Amazon Alexa or Google Assistant. This is a nice addition that makes the robot more hands-free, and it is working well in our test home.
Like many robotic vacuums, the X8 Hybrid has some issues with bare floors. It may miss fur and small items and tends to bump things like its charger on the charging platform. It's also not as website quiet as some other models we've tested and the whirring sounds could be distracting.
Roborock V3S Pro
This robot doesn't have as many features as the more expensive models we tested, however it does provide the essentials. It has a huge enough dust bin to hold plenty of dirt until it's time to empty it, and its vacuum and mop system works great on both hard floors and low-pile carpets. It's also super quiet and we were able to sit and watch TV while it was cleaning without feeling like it was blazing us with the sound.
Our test subjects were impressed with how easy it was to install and use, and they were impressed with its ability to get all the messes off their flooring. It was successful in getting rid of pet hair, messes and carpeting, but it was a bit more difficult at getting rid of stains that were stubborn. They found the app user-friendly and intuitive, and they could schedule the vacuum to clean on a regular basis to reduce the amount they had to do manually. The only 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 can be used).
Another model from the iRobot's budget line that is the V3S Pro has some impressive features for the price. It topped all other robotic vacuums in our tests in terms of finding and avoiding obstacles and it's the best budget pick for those who are looking for a smarter self-emptying robot vacuum that is able to handle pet hair and messes on carpeting and hardwood floors. It's also quiet and has a huge dust bin which can hold plenty of debris before it has to be empty.
The V3S Pro did not make it onto any of our top picks lists from trusted sources who conduct hands-on tests, however it was praised by Modern Castle, Smart Robot Reviews and The Ambient. The V3S Pro was simple to use and set up, however the battery life was short.
Roborock Q Revo
The Q Revo is a solid low-cost robot vacuum and mop that doesn't scrimp on features or cost. You can avail many of the high-end features, like smart navigation and mapping, without spending a fortune. You can also use voice commands using Alexa, Google Assistant, or Apple Siri shortcuts to create custom automations, and then start cleaning remotely while you're away.
Roborock has taken its time designing this smart cleaner. The product is extremely well-built and feels like high-end materials were used to create it. Its base is solid and robust with a charging port integrated for the battery. There's a docking station for the clean-water tank and the dirty-water bins above. There's also a panel under the dock that holds a sealed vacuum bag.
After you've paired your device to the app, you'll see an interactive map of your home that shows where your robot is currently in and the area it's cleaning. You can also create virtual barriers to ensure that the robot isn't in certain areas, and make sure that it only cleans specific types of floors. It's also able of adjusting its power settings depending on the type of floor being cleaned, and selecting the most effective method of cleaning.
Unlike many other robot vacuums that are available, the Q Revo is able to lift up both of its 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.
The Q Revo's suction power of 5500Pa is sufficient to get rid of pet hair and dust specks when mopping. The all-rubber brush is able to separate animal and human hair, as it adjusts to uneven surfaces.
Its only downside is that it can take some time to fill and empty the water tanks that are clean and dirty. Luckily, you can decrease the frequency of this by utilizing the auto-empty feature, which will automatically empty the container after a few days. There isn't an automatic reminder to verify the level of water in the dock.