The Best Self-Emptying Robot Vacuums We’ve Tested for 2026

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

The Ecovacs Deebot X9 introduces a new intake system called Blast, which stands for Boosted Large-Airflow Suction Technology. Blast deemphasizes suction power in Pascals (Pa), which we’ve called an overrated stat, and instead focuses on functional airflow. In practice, the new system achieved a stellar score in our suction power stress test, which quantifies the amount of sand picked up on carpet. The X9 is not only proficient at vacuuming carpets; it also effectively mops, using a roller that refreshes itself as it works. The base station empties the robot’s dustbin and washes and dries its mop between runs, so it’s always ready to clean.

Cleaning perfectionists: If you have a family member who is unconvinced that a robot vacuum can vacuum their carpets as well as their trusty upright, the Deebot X9 will make them a convert. It excels at this task in particular, thanks to its redesigned Blast intake system. It’s no slouch when it comes to vacuuming and mopping hard floors either.

People with a mix of flooring types: Because it serves as both a capable mop with good scrubbing power and an effective vacuum with standout performance removing stubborn debris, the Deebot X9 is a top choice if you have multiple floor types in your home. The X9 will polish your hardwood floors and snag all of the hard-to-see dirt from carpet fibers as well.

The Roomba i3+ EVO is iRobot’s most affordable model with a self-emptying dustbin. It offers 10 times the suction power of the entry-level Roomba 600 series and performed well in removing dirt from both hard floors and carpets during testing. When it finds an especially dirty area, it automatically engages Dirt Detect mode and moves over the offending spot multiple times. This model also boasts smart mapping capabilities, allowing you to send it to specific rooms using phone or voice commands.

Allergy sufferers: The Roomba i3+ EVO is a compelling option for those with allergies, as it utilizes a high-efficiency filter to capture allergens while cleaning and automatically empties its bin contents into a bag.

Roomba fans: The i3+ EVO is our top pick for an affordable Roomba. It vacuums effectively, offers 90 minutes of battery life, and navigates efficiently. It even uses the company’s famous Dirt Detect feature to target especially dirty areas. If you want a Roomba without breaking the bank, the i3+ is a top choice.

Apartment dwellers: The i3+ EVO’s mapping capabilities are limited to a single floor, while its pricier siblings can remember multiple floors. If you live in an apartment or a home with a single floor, this compromise won’t be an issue.

The Roborock Qrevo Curv is a high-end 2-in-1 robot floor cleaner that can empty its own dustbin and wash and dry its mop pads when it returns to its base. Notably, it can lift itself over thresholds as high as 1.6 inches to help it navigate multi-level floors (though it can’t quite climb stairs). The Curv’s side brush and mop arm can extend, which isn’t unique in and of itself, but this model did a particularly excellent job of utilizing those features to scrape dirt out from along walls.

People with multi-level or cluttered floors: The Qrevo Curv can traverse high thresholds without assistance, making it a top choice for homes with multi-tiered floors. The self-lifting chassis also helps the Curv avoid getting stuck, making it a good option if you need a robot that won’t get wedged into your nest of cords.

Pet owners: This versatile robot offers standout wall edge and corner cleaning, ensuring it thoroughly sweeps up the areas where fur tends to collect. With its extendable brush and mop, the Curv seldom misses fur and allergen particles in tight spots that competitors might leave behind.

Unique design fans: As the name indicates, the base of the Qrevo Curv eschews the traditional boxy shape. We like the sleek, rounded look and the clean white finish. It’s less of an eyesore than many other premium models, which is a plus if you can’t easily tuck the base away in a hidden area.

The Shark AI Self-Empty XL features a convenient bagless self-emptying system with a large bin in its base station, promising to hold up to 60 days’ worth of dust and debris between manual emptyings. The base station canister traps 99.97% of dust and allergens, down to 0.3 microns, in compliance with HEPA standards, according to the company. A transparent window on the right side of the base lets you check the fill level. This model also features an UltraClean Mode for removing pet hair and dirt from carpeting. In testing, the vacuum delivered strong suction power, effectively collecting dust, debris, and pet hair from hard flooring and carpet.

Value-minded shoppers: If you want a robot vacuum with self-emptying abilities but don’t want to deal with buying replacement dust bags, the Shark AI Self-Empty XL is an excellent choice. Thanks to its convenient bagless self-emptying system and self-cleaning brush roll, it’s one of the lowest-maintenance models we’ve tested. 

Pet owners: This model’s large bin capacity and UltraClean Mode make it a compelling option for homes with pets that shed. In testing, it successfully picked up pet hair without getting tangled or clogged.

The SwitchBot Mini K10+ packs a lot of features into a small frame at a reasonable price. It supports app and voice control, navigates systematically, and maps your home, allowing you to label rooms for targeted cleaning runs and create Keep Out Zones so it avoids specific areas. Its compact design allows it to thoroughly clean corners and maneuver through tight spaces, such as around furniture. Its self-emptying functionality works well, and it can even do a little mopping.

Tiny home dwellers: If your floor plan has many tight spots that need vacuuming, the SwitchBot Mini K10+ is a top choice. With a diameter of just under 10 inches, it can easily fit into tight corners and pass through small spaces, making it perfect for a petite home with narrow gaps between furniture.

Homes with mostly carpet: The Mini K10+ held its own against more expensive models on our vacuuming pickup tests. It also has a mop attachment, but in practice, it mostly just drags a wet wipe behind the vacuum while it runs. If you’re looking for a robot mop with scrubbing power, look elsewhere, but as a vacuum, the Mini K10+ gathers debris well.