Best Self-Empting Robot Vacuums

A budget bot that is tough on dirt and easy to repair. Its large bin, easy application and long battery life make this a great option for a variety of areas.

It maps your home and self-emptying robot vacuum lets you label different rooms and create virtual "no-go zones". It also helps in eliminating pet hair and cat poop off hardwood flooring and carpeting with low pile.

1. Roomba j7+ from iRobot

The iRobot Roomba j7+ robot vacuum is among our most intelligent robots and is extremely simple to use and set up. It can be controlled by voice commands using Alexa, Google Assistant or Nest Learning Thermostat. The iRobot Home app makes it easy to control this model, and to set scheduling and other settings.

Unlike other robots that can take hours to map out a home, the iRobot+ uses iRobot OS technology and PrecisionVision Navigation to detect obstacles such as charging cables pet waste, electrical cords and even stray socks, so they don't get in the way and disrupt the cleaning process. It also features a cliff sensor that can aid in the navigation of steps and prevent falling down the stairs.

It can recognize different flooring types and adjust the brush's height accordingly. The iRobot J7+ can pick up debris, take it to the Clean Base Automatic Dirt Disposal and then dump it into a dustbin that can hold two full bags. You can empty the bin on your own or have it empty for you by the iRobot Home Service, which is charged an additional cost.

The iRobot j7+ features a 57oz / 1.7-liter dust bin as well as an 14oz / 0.4-liter battery that you can replace easily. It features a sleek channeled design that is smaller than other models, and it looks great in a clean living room. It's recommended to replace the HEPA filter and rubber brushrolls at least every two months, but. This is the only model to require recurring costs.

2. Shark IQ ExL

Shark's IQ robot vacuums self emptying is among the only a few vacuums that can be used without having empty the bin manually. The robot will automatically collect debris in a huge bin that is built into its dock once it has completed a cleaning cycle. This process only takes a few minutes and can save you from having to empty the dirt bin as many as 30 times per year. The IQ Robot is fast and efficient, and never gets stuck. It also has an app that lets you to set schedules. You can also control it with your voice and use physical boundary marker strips to ensure it stays out of certain areas.

Its all-black, utilitarian style is more like a robotic rather than a conventional vacuum. It's not gorgeous however it feels solid and well-constructed. There isn't much assembly required out-of-the-box, requiring only that you insert the two side brushes. The app lets you set cleaning schedules, view the robot's remaining battery life, and get push notifications. You can also change the power mode and direct the vacuum to specific rooms.

The IQ Robot offers three power modes: Eco, Normal and the default Normal. The highest mode has the highest suction but also drains the battery most quickly.