The Best Robot Vacuum For Carpet
No matter if you have a low or high-pile carpet there's a robotic vacuum for you. These smart appliances are able to navigate your home on their own clean up debris and clean under furniture.
Many of them have advanced features, such as mapping, which can help you navigate your home and recall furniture positioning. They can also increase suction power to tackle dirtier areas.
iRobot Roomba 694
The Roomba by iRobot is a basic robot vacuum that is effective on both plain flooring and floor carpets with a low pile. It has a good suction, but struggles with larger particles such as grains of rice or sand. It is effective in cleaning pet hair, but it is not as resistant to knots as premium Roomba models like the I6 and j7.
The Roomba 694 is simple to use. It has three buttons on its cover: 'Clean' starts a cleaning cycle and 'Dock' allows it to be put back into its charging station and 'Spot Clean' activates an targeted clean. You can control it via a smartphone application that allows you to schedule cycles, stop/start the cycle and change settings. You can also pair the device with smart home devices like Alexa or Google Assistant to control it through voice.
This vacuum is slower than the others, however it is still able to get into the most crevices and corners. It has a large bin that makes it easy to empty. It's compatible with digital maps and virtual barriers that let you set it to avoid specific areas or to stop completely cleaning in order to prevent it from getting stuck on something.
Although it's not the most efficient model for its price, it's better than many other alternatives. The Roborock E4 is more advanced than the Roomba 694 with superior cleaning performance on carpets with low and no pile. It also has a longer-lasting battery and a cleaner path. It is also more robust, has fewer components that require regular maintenance, costs less over its life and charges faster than 694.
It's also worth looking at other models that are more expensive from the iRobot line, like the 981 or the v7. The v7 and 981 are more expensive, but provide significant improvements in cleaning performance both on low and bare pile floors. They also have a bigger dirt compartment, charge faster, move more easily, and are more a breeze to pair with smart home devices.
Shark RV1001AE IQ
This self-emptying robot that is budget-friendly does a decent job on hard floors as well as carpets with low pile. Its combo brush reaches into corners and edges, and it automatically increases suction when it detects carpet. It also does an excellent job of cleaning dirt from mid-pile carpet. The IQ's compact footprint for docks and its self-emptying feature are both nice features. However, if you wish to change the floor levels on the map or set no-go zones, you'll need to manually reset it in order to do this, which can be quite an inconvenience.
automatic vacuum and mop robot has some advanced mapping and automation features however, it's not able to access no-go zones which are included on iRobot models. The smart-pathing navigational system results in greater maneuverability, and its high-pile carpet mode cleans well, but it does have a tendency to get caught up in rug tassels. Its iHome speaker allows you to operate the robot by voice commands.
In our tests in our tests, the IQ was able to handle pet hair effectively, clearing huge amounts of hair from floors that were not bare and fair amounts of medium-pile carpet. It was less effective on shag carpets, as it was unable to reach dirt and dust embedded within the fibers. It was able to maneuver chair legs, small spaces as well as the base of an IKEA wooden step stool. It was a little slower on floors with no flooring however it soon recovered speed and performed more thoroughly than other robots we tested.
The IQ is a better option than the iRobot Roomba 694 for most applications. It has a larger dustbin and a longer battery life and is better in navigating around obstacles. It has mopping tools that are able to clean up sticky mess. On the other hand the iRobot is built better and has fewer components that require replacement or maintenance and incurs lower costs for recurring maintenance and creates virtual no-go zones using its companion app. It is able to continue cleaning where it left off, even if the battery is out before it has finished. The iRobot can also be controlled using voice, which is a huge benefit for many users.
Eufy 11S
The RoboVac 11S eufy robot vacuum isn't among the most advanced models, but it provides powerful cleaning power at affordable prices. This robot vacuum is designed for budget-conscious consumers who do not require a complicated mapping system, or an application to control it. The robot is capable of running for more than an hour and includes a remote, cleaning tool, AC power adapter, charging base, and additional filters.
The 11S is slim and sleek with a tempered glass upper deck that is covered with plastic, which is finished to appear like brushed aluminum. It's a nice stylistic departure from Roomba, Samsung, and Neato designs that are more industrial and utilitarian.
The eufy11S was successful in our tests at removing larger particles and fine dust from floors. It struggled to deep clean high-pile and medium-pile carpets. The device also has a tendency to bump into furniture and people in its path, but it's able to detect obstacles with sensors. It stops and emits a loud noise when it comes across an obstruction. It is then possible to manually guide the device around the obstacle and return it to working.
The BoostIQ mode is another great feature of the eufy11S. It allows you to set the robot up to automatically adjust the suction strength based on the floor type and the amount of dirt. It's also easy to use the remote to direct the 11S where you want it to go.
Single Room Mode is a great alternative if you have a small amount of furniture in the room you want to vacuum. The eufy can spend up to 30 minutes cleaning the space it is assigned.
You can also choose Edge Cleaning which restricts the amount of time spent in each location to 20 minutes for maximum battery life. This option allows the eufy to move in a spiraling fashion by cleaning edges and corners.
Miele Complete C1
The Miele Complete C1 is an excellent mid-range canister robot vacuum that is a top performer on carpet. Its performance is also great on floors that are not bare. It can pick up rice and other fine debris with ease. The suction power doesn't decrease as the dirt bin gets full. Its allergy-friendly design and air-sealed body traps allergens and keeps your family healthy. It has an onboard HEPA and self-emptying bin so you don't need any additional filters or vacuum bags.
It's not as effective as other models, but it's ideal for deep cleaning and fighting the toughest stains. It has two cameras on the front that deliver live feeds to your smartphone. It also has one of the most advanced obstacle avoidance systems. It has a large bin, an extended runtime and the ability to clean up quickly and without bumps.
Unlike most other robots, unlike other robots, the Complete C1 can switch between the standard powerhead and the turbo head to suit different floor types. The turbo head is ideal for carpeting that is high-pile and low-pile and the standard powerhead can be used on unfinished floors and light rugs. It also has an automatic height adjustment system that allows it to adapt to various types flooring without manual adjustments.
This model comes with the SBD 285-3 Classic Combination Floorhead, which can be used on both hard floors and carpets of medium pile. The motor can also be easily moved around and can reach hard-to-reach areas. It comes with five different adjustments to the surface and a brushroll-off switch to prevent hairs getting caught in knots.
The Classic C1 also has a self-cleaning brush roll, an UtraClean mode that goes across the same area three times for the best cleaning possible, and a self-emptying dustbin which can be filled with the touch of the button. The noise level of this model is more pronounced than other models. However its powerful motor with 1,200 watts and robust construction are worth the extra cost.
If you're willing to pay some extra money then the Miele Complete C3 canister robot vacuum is a great all-around robot vacuum. It performs better on carpets than the Classic C1. It performs better on all types of floors and is more robustly built, and comes with an HEPA filter.