Whether you’re looking to avoid allergens or simply want to minimize housework, these are the top self-emptying robot vacuums we’ve tested.
If you’re tired of emptying your robot vacuum’s bursting dustbin daily, consider investing in a more self-sufficient model. Self-emptying robot vacuums have become common, and you’ve come to the right place in your search for the best of the bunch. We’ve been reviewing robot vacuums that can empty their dustbins since Roomba introduced the feature in 2018. Our top pick, the Ecovacs Deebot X8 Pro Omni, offers a truly hands-off floor cleaning experience with the ability to vacuum, mop, empty its dustbin, wash and dry its mopping pads, and then wash its own base station. Whether you’re looking for a top-of-the-line 2-in-1 or a basic, affordable model that works well, our list of the best self-emptying robot vacuums offers options for all needs and budgets.Why We Picked It
The Ecovacs Deebot X8 Pro Omni is among the most advanced robotic floor cleaners on the market, capable of both vacuuming and mopping, emptying its own dustbin, and washing and drying its own mop. The base station can also refill the robot’s water tank, dispense the correct amount of mopping solution from a separate reservoir, and clean its own mop washing tray to prevent it from becoming caked in gunk. Its roller mop even keeps itself clean while it works, limiting cross-contamination. This versatile robot also doubles as a roving home security camera with two-way audio and features a built-in voice assistant (dubbed Yiko) that enables voice controls.Who It’s For
Meticulous cleaners: The Ecovacs Deebot X8 Pro Omni features 18,000Pa of suction power to remove dust and debris from carpets and has a roller mop design to scrub stains from hard floors. Regardless of the surface, it navigates efficiently and thoroughly. The roller mop is particularly impressive, as it refreshes itself while working to minimize cross-contamination. Even if you monitor it like a drill sergeant, this robot will get your floors clean enough to pass a strict inspection.
Pet owners: Because the Deebot X8 is capable of smartly avoiding obstacles, it’s a good choice for those who have furry roommates with lots of toys lying around. You don’t have to worry about picking up toys and other objects on the floor, as the X8 can nimbly navigate around the clutter. Moreover, this robot skillfully collects pet hair while avoiding any tangles on its brush roll.
Maintenance avoiders: The X8 empties its own dustbin, washes and dries its own mops, and can operate independently for weeks at a time without requiring your intervention. Its top-notch cleaning performance and skillful self-maintenance abilities earn it the top spot on our list. Why We Picked It
The iRobot Roomba j9+ is one of the smartest standalone robot vacuums available, offering a pet waste-evasion guarantee and a self-emptying base that means you rarely have to lift a finger. It uses a built-in camera and machine learning technology to recognize obstacles in its path and automatically route around them. When it docks after a cleaning run, the robot automatically empties its dustbin into an allergen-sealed bag that holds approximately 60 days of debris, depending on how often you vacuum and the level of cleanliness in your home. Its self-emptying base is fairly compact and looks classy, with a matte ribbed texture on the canister and a leather pull tab on the lid. Who It’s For
Pet owners: Particularly if you have accident-prone pets, the iRobot Roomba j9+ is the model to buy as it comes with a POOP (Pet Owner Official Promise) guarantee: If the robot fails to avoid solid pet waste within a year of purchase, iRobot will send you a new one for free. It excelled at avoiding all types of obstacles in our testing, so even aside from accidents, you don’t have to worry about picking up every toy your furbaby has scattered throughout your house.
Roomba fans: Based on our particle pickup tests, this is the most capable Roomba robot vacuum that we’ve tested, and so it’s our pick if you’re a fan of the line. It’s smart enough to learn your home and prioritize dirty areas, it navigates efficiently, and it cleans all surface types well. If you own or buy an iRobot Braava Jet m6, you can link the two robots in the iRobot Home app and configure the mop to start a run once the vacuum finishes cleaning your floors.Why We Picked It
The TP-Link Tapo RV30 Max Plus offers a unique combination of a self-emptying base station and LiDAR navigation at a bargain-friendly price. A three-liter dust bag in the base station can hold approximately two months‘ worth of debris. The RV30 Max Plus also has a mop attachment for combined vacuum and mopping runs. You can send it on those runs with the compatible app or with voice commands to Alexa and Google Assistant. It’s a competent cleaner in action, as it effectively picks up large particles and pet hair. Who It’s For
Budget shoppers: The Tapo RV30 Max Plus is one of the few robot floor cleaners at this price that combines vacuuming and mopping, navigates efficiently, and empties its own dustbin, making it one of the best models you can buy on a budget. It even kept up with more expensive models in our particle pickup tests.
First-time buyers: Check out the RV30 Max Plus if you’re interested in trying a robot vacuum for the first time. It nails the basics, offering capable cleaning performance, useful smart features, and self-emptying abilities without requiring a big investment. Why We Picked It
The Dreame X30 Ultra not only empties its own dustbin into a preinstalled 3.2-liter bag, it also washes and dries its mop pads and cleans its own base station. It uses 8,300Pa of suction power on carpets, and its mop arms can extend 1.57 inches to the side to reach into the corners of your hard floors. It can even remove those mop pads while at the base, so it can navigate on higher-pile carpets without getting them wet.Who It’s For
Maintenance avoiders: If you’re looking for a self-sufficient robot floor cleaner that requires minimal maintenance, the Dreame X30 Ultra is a great option.
