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The Eufy 11S robotic vacuum is among the most affordable self-emptying vacuums available on the market. In our tests it was able remove dry oats from hard floors as well as carpets with low pile. Its dustbin is easy to empty and open -- easier than those of some other models in the same price range.

It charges at its base and then it resumes cleaning when it's ready. Its obstacle-avoidance tech gets tangled in socks and cords, and isn't able to get under low thresholds.

1. iRobot Roomba 11S

The 11S is a more affordable self-emptying robotic vacuum cleaner that many people seem to love. It is great at maneuvering under furniture and appears to be a smart option for those with hard floors or who want to perform light cleaning. The suction is less powerful than our top picks, but it still does the job. It also comes with a huge dirt bin and a battery that can last for more than an hour. The app allows you to schedule your daily cleaning chores, or select a specific room. It's also possible to create a map of your home, which could help the device avoid areas you don't want it to go to.

The app is simple to use and has a clean layout. It's not a feature-rich app however, it's simple to use and allows you to check the status of your robot. It also has a helpful tutorial to help you understand the basics.

Its cleaning pattern doesn't always appear logical - sometimes it is straight lines, other times it seeks out the edges of the room - however Bounce Navigation ensures your entire floor gets cleaned. It is not the best at climbing obstacles - it was unable to get under our pet food bowls and pedals for the piano, and ended up getting caught up in our 2.25 inch shag carpet a few times.

While it's a great option for light cleaning however, we believe there are better robot vacuums that are better than the 11S. The iRobot Roomba is much easier to maintain, has lower recurring costs and charges more quickly. It also has a bigger dustbin and is more effective on all types of surfaces, and Robot Vacuum With Self Empty Base it can overcome low-lying obstructions (like electrical cords) more easily.

The eufy RoboVac11S is another alternative for regular vacuuming. It is a close design to our top choice and is excellent in removing smaller and fine dust from hard floors. It also does a good job on medium- and low-pile carpet. It comes with a large dirt bin and uses BoostIQ for automatic suction power adjustment. It also has a remote control that's easy to use and you can schedule daily cleaning routines with the app. Its battery lasts about an hour and the dustbin is able to be empty without taking it from the dock.

2. Roborock S7 maxV Ultra

Roborock S7 MaxV Ultra robot vacuum with self empty vacuum and mop is an excellent robot with an impressive array of automated features. It comes in three versions that include the basic S7, the S7 MaxV Plus, and the S7 MaxV Ultra. Only the latter has an Empty Wash Fill Dock (or an alternative Auto-Empty Dock). These docks let the robot return to its home base after a cleaning session, empty the collected debris into a dust collection bag or reservoir, empty the dirty water tank and clean its mopping pad.

The S7's sensors work to stay clear of obstacles and clean floors. It can identify the types of floors and save a map for rooms and zones. It can even detect dirt levels. It's also capable of scheduling and carrying out spot cleaning sessions. It did well in our tests, but it didn't exactly match the Roomba j7+ in the carpet deep clean test.

You can program the S7 by using the companion app to run a cleaning routine according to your schedule. You can specify a time either day or week as well as choose from a variety of cleaning options, such as automatic, eco, and deep clean. You can also select whether the robot will stop if it runs out of energy or encounters an obstacle.

If you don't own an iPhone, you can still use the S7 by connecting a remote control to the charging dock. The controls are confusing initially but they're very efficient after you've become accustomed to them. The power button functions as a general 'Clean' button and the "Spot Clean" button directs the robot to clean the area around it. The "Spot Clean" button activates the child lock.

In addition to the new mapping features, Roborock improved its mobile app by adding live view features that lets you see what the S7 is up to at home. You can activate this feature by pressing a particular sequence of buttons on the S7 and creating an unlock pattern in the app that you can use any time you wish to check out what the robot is up to.

3. Shark IQ Large

Shark isn't as well-known in the field of robot vacuums as iRobot and Roborock, but our hands-on testing of this model has shown it to be one of the top self-emptying robot vacuums on the market. It's easy to set up, comes with an enormous bin that's easy to empty (albeit somewhat loudly) into a trash can when it is full and is easily programmed to complete a whole-home clean on a regular basis or when required.

The IQ XL can connect to your home WiFi, which allows you to monitor it via the Shark app and check its battery levels as it cleans. The app lets you create a cleaning schedule, receive notifications by push regarding its status, the ability to pause and resume cleaning, or limit it to one room. You can also control it using voice commands using Amazon Alexa or Google Assistant. The app will tell you what power mode it's currently in--Eco, Normal, or Max. However, we couldn't determine that any of these modes made a significant difference to the cleaning performance.

The IQ XL will automatically empty the bin at the end of each cleaning cycle into the base, which will then self-empty. The bin can hold up to 60 days' worth of debris and won't require emptying more frequently than that unless you have many pets with hair that is long. If you must empty it, all you have to do is remove the side bin, place it over a trash can, and press a button to empty its contents.

There's not much to dislike about the Shark IQ XL, although it does feel slightly less well-built than the Roomba 694. It does a good job in cleaning carpeted floors but doesn't match the iRobot Roomba i7 when it comes to bare floor performance. The i7 is also more robust, feels more durable and robust, has lower maintenance requirements, is able to charge lower monthly costs, and charges faster while offering comparable battery performance and far more advanced automation features, such as no-go zones and the capability to select certain rooms to be cleaned.

4. iRobot J7+

This robot mop/vac combo is a rarity because it can do both tasks very well. iRobot Combo j7+ has all the features and smarts of its j7 equivalent, including LiDAR map and self-emptying. However, it also has additional features for mopping and vacuuming.

The j7+ utilizes the latest acoustic sensor to identify the floor type which allows it to clean or mop the area during its initial pass. This information is also utilized to help prioritize cleaning rooms with carpets or rugs versus those with hard flooring.

Like many robotic vacuums, the j7+ is quiet while it's running. It's even less noisy when it's mopping. The maximum reading of 64db on our decibel meter is comparable to general office chatter.

You can easily set up an cleaning schedule and then change the way that dust is cleaned when the canister gets full. The j7+ can be controlled by voice assistants (Alexa, Google Assistant, etc.).) for a hands-free approach and the app lets you create and view maps of your home.

The j7+ did well in our tests of both carpeted and hard flooring, and was able to remove all the dirt we tossed at it. It has a hard time dealing with pet hair, large debris and sand. But it is able to clean them with a little more effort. It has excellent navigational capabilities and two cliff sensors that keep it from falling down stairs or becoming stuck on furniture legs.

We did find a few minor niggles with the j7+, mostly that it can get caught on cords and carpets, and it doesn't always turn off its mopping once it's finished vacuuming. Otherwise, this is an excellent product that ticks all the right boxes.

iRobot J7+ is one of the most efficient auto-emptying systems we've examined. It puts its 14oz 0.4-liter dust container into the base station where it will automatically empty itself for you. This helps reduce the amount of trash you need to dispose of. You will only have to change the dust disposal bag on the dock every 60 days, Robot Vacuum cleaner self emptying based on how frequently you use the j7+.