The Best Robot Vacuum For Carpet
There's a robot that can be found for every carpet type, whether it's low-pile or high-pile. These intelligent appliances can are able to navigate your home on their own and pick up dirt and clean under furniture.
Many have advanced features like mapping, which can help you navigate your home and remember furniture placement. They can also increase suction power to clean up areas.
iRobot Roomba 694
The Roomba from iRobot is an entry level robot vacuum that performs well on both plain flooring and low-pile floor carpet. It has a decent suction and can clean most debris, however it struggles with larger debris such as rice or sand. It also does a good job of removing pet hair, but it's not resistant to tangling like the premium Roomba models like the I6 or j7.
The Roomba 694 is easy to use. It features three buttons on the top cover. 'Clean,' which triggers a cleaning process and 'Dock' that places it in its charging station, and "Spot," which initiates a targeted cleaning. 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 to smart home devices like Alexa or Google Assistant to control it by voice commands.
This vacuum is slower than other models, but it is still able to get into the most crevices and corners. It comes with a large dust bin, which is great to reduce the frequency at the frequency you have to empty it. It is compatible with digital mapping and virtual barriers, which allows you to make the robot avoid certain areas, or even stop cleaning altogether to prevent it from becoming stuck.
It's not the best in its price, however it's superior to other models. The Roborock E4 has a better cleaning performance than the Roomba 694 and it can clean both carpets with a low pile and bare. It also has a more durable battery and a better route. It also feels more durable, has fewer parts that require regular maintenance, is less expensive to own over its lifetime and charges more quickly than the 694.
You may also want to consider other models from the iRobot range, such as the v7 or 981. The 981 and v7 are more expensive, but offer significant improvement in cleaning efficiency, both on bare and low pile floors. They also have a larger dirt compartment they charge faster, can move more easily, and are easier to pair up with smart home devices.
Shark RV1001AE IQ
This budget self-emptying robot does an okay job on hard floors as well as carpets with a low pile. Its combination brush reaches corners and edges, and it automatically boosts suction once it senses carpet. It also does a good job of cleaning dirt on mid-pile carpet. The IQ has a tiny footprint and also a self-emptying function. However, if you wish to alter the floor level on the map or create no-go zones, you'll have manually reset it to do this, which is quite a hassle.
The IQ app provides advanced mapping and automated features, however it lacks no-go zones. These are available only on iRobot robots. Its smart-pathing system allows for greater maneuverability and the high-pile feature of its carpet cleaning mode is very effective, although it can get caught on rug tassels.
During our tests, we discovered that the IQ handled pet hair with ease. It was able to eliminate lots of debris on bare floors and a good amount on medium-pile rug. It was less efficient with shag carpets, where it was unable to reach dirt and dust that was embedded in the fibers. self emptying robot vacuum was capable of navigating the legs of chairs, tight spaces, and the bottom of an wooden IKEA step stool. We did notice that it was a little slower on bare floors, but it regained speed and performed better than the other robots we tested.
The IQ is a better choice over the iRobot Roomba 694 for most applications. It has a larger dustbin and lasts longer on charge, and is capable of maneuvering itself over obstacles. It has a mopping tool that can clean up sticky debris. The iRobot however, is better constructed, has fewer components that need maintenance or replacement and incurs fewer cost per year, and can create virtual no go zones using its companion application. It is able to continue cleaning the point it started, even if its battery runs out before it's finished. The iRobot can be controlled by voice commands, which is a huge benefit for many users.
Eufy 11S
The RoboVac 11S by eufy isn't exactly the most feature-rich robot vacuum around but it does provide powerful cleaning capabilities at an affordable price. It's a budget-friendly option for buyers who don't require a complicated mapping system or an app to control the device. The robot is capable of running for up to an hour and includes a remote, cleaning tool, AC power adapter, charging base and extra filters.
The 11S is slim and sleek with an upper deck of tempered glass that is covered with plastic, which is finished to look like brushed aluminum. It's a nice aesthetic departure from Roomba, Samsung, and Neato designs that are more industrial and utilitarian.
In our tests, the eufy 11S was extremely effective at removing larger debris and fine dust on hard floors. It was unable to thoroughly clean medium and high-pile carpets. It is also prone to bump into furniture and people that are in its path, but it's able to detect those obstacles using sensors. When it encounters them, it ceases to move and emits a loud beep so you can manually guide it around the obstacle and then get back to work.
Another great feature of the eufy11S is its BoostIQ mode that allows you to set the robot to automatically adjust the strength of its suction to match the floor type and level of dirt. The remote control makes it easy to direct the 11S to the desired place.
If you don't have many furniture in the room you want to vacuum, Single Room Mode is an excellent alternative. The eufy will spend 30 minutes intensely cleaning the space it is assigned to.
You can also opt for Edge Cleaning, which restricts the amount of time spent in each location to 20 minutes for optimal battery life. This feature allows the eufy to move in a spiraling manner cleaning edges and corners.
Miele Complete C1
The Miele Complete C1 canister robot is a great mid-range vacuum cleaner that performs well on carpet. Its performance on carpets with no floor is also exceptional. It can remove rice and other fine debris easily. The suction power doesn't decrease as the dirt bin fills. Its design that is allergy-friendly and sealed with air traps allergens and keeps your family healthy. It comes with an onboard HEPA and self-emptying bin so you don't need additional filters or vacuum bags.
It's not quite as powerful as the more expensive models, but is still great for deep cleaning and tackling the toughest stains. It has two cameras on the front that provide live feeds to your smartphone. It also comes with 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.
The Complete C1 is unlike most robots because it can switch between a standard head and a turbo for different types of flooring. The turbo head is best on low-pile or high-pile carpeting, while the standard powerhead is ideal for bare floors and light carpets. It also has an automatic height adjustment system which lets it easily adjust to different kinds of flooring without manual adjustments.
This model is included with the SBD 285-3 Classic Combination Floorhead, which can be used on hard floors and carpets of medium pile. The powerhead can be easily moved and reach difficult spots. It has five different surface adjustments and a brushroll-off switch to prevent tangled hairs.
The Classic C1 also has a self-cleaning brush roll and an UtraClean mode that cycles back and forth over the same area three times for the most thorough cleaning and a self-emptying trash bin that can be empty at the press of the button. The sound level of this model is more pronounced than other models. However, its powerful motor of 1,200 watts and durable construction justify the additional cost.
If you're willing to spend more it's worth it. Miele Complete C3 is an excellent all-round canister robot vacuum that is more effective on carpet than the Classic C1. It is more effective on all types of floors and is more robustly built and comes with an HEPA filter.