The Best Robot Vacuum For Carpet
There's a robot to suit every carpet type, whether it's low-pile or high-pile. These smart appliances automatically navigate around your home, and can scoop up dirt and clean under furniture.
A lot of them come with advanced features, like mapping, which helps them navigate your home and remember furniture placement. They also can increase suction power to clean up surfaces that are dirtier.
iRobot Roomba 694"
The Roomba 694 by iRobot is a robot vacuum for entry-level use that performs well on both bare floors and low-pile carpet. It has a good suction, but struggles with larger particles such as sand or grains of rice. It also does a decent job of removing pet hair however it isn't impervious to tangling as premium Roomba models, such as the I6 or j7.
The Roomba is easy to operate. It has a trio of buttons on its top cover: 'Clean' initiates the cleaning process, 'Dock' puts it back in its charging station and 'Spot Clean' activates a targeted clean. It is controlled by an app on your smartphone that allows you to schedule and stop/start cycles, and also adjust settings. You can also connect the device with smart home devices such as Alexa or Google Assistant to control it via voice commands.
This vacuum cleaner is slower than some others, but can still reach most corners and crevices. It comes with a large bin, which makes it easier to empty. It's compatible with digital maps and virtual barriers which let you restrict it to certain areas or to stop completely cleaning in order to prevent it from getting stuck on something.
While it's not the best model in its price range, it's better than many other alternatives. The Roborock E4 is more advanced than the Roomba 694, with better cleaning performance for both bare and low-pile carpets. It also has a longer-lasting battery and a better route. It is also more durable, has fewer components that require regular maintenance, is priced less over its lifetime and charges faster than 694.
You may also want to consider other models from the iRobot range, such as the v7 or 981. The 981 and v7 are both more expensive, but have significant improvements in cleaning performance for both bare and low pile floors. They also have a larger dirt compartment and charge faster, move more easily, and are more a breeze to pair with smart home devices.
Shark RV1001AE IQ
This budget self-emptying robot does a decent job on hard floors and carpets with low pile. Its combination brush gets into edges and corners, and it automatically increases suction when it detects carpet. It also excels at cleaning dirt that is embedded in mid-pile carpet. The IQ's compact footprint for docks and the self-emptying feature are both nice features. However, if you want to alter the floor level on the map or set no-go zones, you'll have manually reset it to do so, which is somewhat of trouble.
The IQ app comes with advanced mapping and automated features, however it lacks no-go zones. These are only available on iRobot robots. Its smart-pathing navigational system results in greater maneuverability and its high-pile carpet mode cleans well, but it is prone to get caught up on rug tassels. Its iHome speaker allows you to operate the robot by voice commands.
During our tests, we observed that the IQ handled pet hair with ease. It was able to get rid of a large amount of debris on bare floors, and a fair amount of rug with a medium pile. It was less effective on shag carpets where it struggled to reach dirt and dust embedded in the fibers. It was able navigate chair legs, small spaces and even the base of an IKEA wooden step stool. It was a bit slower on bare flooring however, it was able to recover speed and did better than other robots we have tested.
The IQ is a better choice than the iRobot Roomba 694 for most applications. It has a bigger dust bin and lasts longer on charge, and is more capable of moving itself around obstacles. It comes with mopping tools that are able to remove sticky messes. The iRobot is, on the other hand feels better constructed and has fewer parts that require replacement or maintenance and incurs fewer ongoing costs, and can even create virtual no-go zones using its companion application. It can mop vacuum robot continue cleaning from the point it started, even if the battery runs out before it's finished. The iRobot is also controlled by voice, which can be a big plus for many users.
Eufy 11S
The eufy RoboVac 11S robot vacuum isn't among the most features-rich models, but it provides excellent cleaning power for an affordable price. The RoboVac 11S is designed for budget-conscious consumers who do not require a complicated mapping system, or even an app to control it. The robot can run for a long time and includes the remote, a cleaning tool, AC power adapter, charging base, and additional filters.
The 11S is slim and elegant and has a tempered glass upper deck that resembles brushed aluminum. It's a nice different from Roomba, Samsung, and Neato designs that are more utilitarian and industrial.
The eufy11S performed well in our tests at removing larger debris and fine dust from hard flooring. It was unable to thoroughly clean medium and high-pile carpets. It also has a tendency to bump into furniture and other objects in its path however, it's able detect those obstacles using sensors. It ceases and emits a loud sound when it encounters an obstruction. It is then possible to manually guide the device around the obstacle and restart it.
The BoostIQ mode is another fantastic feature of the eufy11S. It allows you to set up the robot to automatically adjust the suction force based on the floor type and the level of dirt. The remote control makes it simple to direct the 11S to the desired place.
If you don't have a lot of furniture in the space where you're looking to vacuum Single Room Mode is an excellent option. The eufy will spend 30 minutes cleaning the area that it's assigned to.
Edge Cleaning is another option that reduces the time spent on each surface to 20 minutes. This will maximize the battery's life. By selecting this option the eufy can move in a spiral pattern, tackling corners and edges for a thorough clean.
Miele Complete C1
The Miele Complete C1 canister robot is a top mid-priced vacuum cleaner that excels on carpet. Its performance is also exceptional on floors with no floor. It is able to remove small particles like rice easily and it doesn't suffer from suction performance even as its dirt bin fills. Its air-sealed design and allergy-friendly design traps allergens, keeping your family healthy. It comes with an onboard HEPA filter and a self-emptying bin, so you don't need additional filters or a separate bag for your vacuum.
It's not as effective as other models, but is still great for deep cleaning and fighting stains. Two front cameras provide live images to your smartphone, and it features one of the most effective obstacles-avoiding systems we've seen. It also has a big dustbin, a long runtime, and a fast, bump-free clean-up.
Unlike most other robots, unlike most other robots, Complete C1 can switch between a standard powerhead and a turbo head for different flooring types. The turbo head is ideal for carpeting with high-pile or low-pile, while the standard powerhead works well on floors that are unfinished and light rugs. It also comes with an automated height adjustment system, which allows it to easily adjust to different types of flooring without any manual adjustments.
This model comes with a SBD 285-3 Classic Combination Floorhead that can handle both hard floors as well as medium-pile carpeting. The powerhead is also easy to maneuver and can get into difficult spots. It has five levels of surface adjustment as well as an off-brush switch to prevent hairs from getting tangled.
The Classic C1 has a self cleaning brush roll and the UtraClean Mode that cleans the same area up to three times, and a self-emptying bin that you can empty by pressing a single button. Its sound level is slightly higher than some other models however, its powerful 1,200-watt motor and sturdy build make it worth the extra expense.
If you don't mind spending a little more, the Miele Complete C3 canister robot vacuum is an excellent all-around robot vacuum. It is more effective on carpets than the Classic C1. It performs better on all floors and is more solidly constructed and comes with an HEPA filter.