The Best Robot Vacuum For Carpet

No matter if you have a carpet with a high or low pile, there's a robot vacuum for you. These intelligent appliances can navigate your home automatically clean up debris and clean under furniture.

A lot of them come with advanced features, like mapping, which allows them to navigate around your home and keep track of furniture placement. They can also increase suction power to tackle dirtier areas.

iRobot Roomba 694

The Roomba 694 from iRobot is a robot vacuum for entry-level use that works well on carpets with low pile and bare floors. It has a decent suction and can clean up most debris, though it isn't able to handle bigger debris like sand or rice. It is capable of cleaning pet hair, but it isn't as strong against tangling as the premium Roomba models like the j7 and I6.

The Roomba 694 is simple to use. It has a trio of buttons on its top cover: 'Clean' starts an entire cleaning cycle and 'Dock' places it back in its charging station and 'Spot Clean' triggers an targeted clean. You can control it using an app for smartphones that lets you schedule cycles, stop/start them and adjust settings. It is also possible to pair the device to smart home devices like Alexa or Google Assistant to control it via voice.

This vacuum is a bit slower than other models, but it's still able to reach most corners and crevices. It comes with a large dust bin which is ideal for reducing the frequency with which you must empty it. It is compatible with digital mapping and virtual barriers, which allows you to program the robot to stay out of certain areas, or even stop cleaning altogether to prevent it from becoming stuck.

While it's not the best robot vacuum and mop combo model in its price range, it's better than many other options. The Roborock E4 has a better cleaning capability than the Roomba 694, and it's able to clean low-pile and bare carpets. It also follows the most efficient cleaning method and has longer battery life. It also feels more durable, has fewer parts that need regular maintenance, costs less to own over the course of its life and charges more quickly than the 694.

It is also worth considering other models from the iRobot range, like the v7 or the 981. The v7 and 981 are more expensive, but they offer significant improvements in cleaning performance both on low and bare pile floors. They also have a larger dirt compartment and charge faster, move more easily, and are easier to pair with smart home devices.

Shark RV1001AE IQ

This self-emptying robotic vacuum cleaner does a good job on carpets with low piles and hard flooring. The combination brush is able to reach corners and edges, and then automatically increases suction as soon as it spots carpet. It also does a good job of cleaning embedded dirt from mid-pile carpet. The IQ's compact footprint for docks and the self-emptying feature are nice touches. However, if you want to change floor levels on the map or create no-go zones you'll have to manually reset it to do this, which is somewhat of a hassle.

The IQ app offers some advanced mapping and automated functions, Robot Vacuum For Carpet however it isn't equipped with no-go zones. They are only available on iRobot robots. The smart-pathing technology permits for better maneuverability and the high-pile mode of its carpet cleaning mode is effective but it could get stuck on rug tassels.

During our tests, we found that the IQ handled pet hair well. It was able to remove a large amount of debris on floors that were not bare and a decent amount of rug with a medium pile. It was less effective with shag carpets. It was unable to reach dirt and dust buried within the fibers. It was able navigate the legs of chairs, 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 performed better than other robots that 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 getting around obstacles. It also comes with mopping attachments that can deal with sticky mess. On the other hand, the iRobot is built better and has fewer parts that require maintenance or replacement and has lower recurring costs, and can create virtual no-go zones with its companion app. It can even restart the cleaning process from the point it started if it runs out of battery before it has completed the task. The iRobot can be controlled by voice, which is a major benefit for many users.

Eufy 11S

The RoboVac 11S eufy robot vacuum isn't one of the most advanced models, but it offers great cleaning power at an affordable robot vacuum price. It's designed for those who don't require a complicated mapping system or app to control the device. This robot can last for over an hour. It comes with the remote control, cleaning tool and AC power adapter.

The 11S is slim and sleek and has a tempered-glass upper deck that appears like the brushed appearance of aluminum. It's a nice stylistic different from Roomba, Samsung, and Neato designs that are more industrial and utilitarian.

In our tests, the eufy 11S was excellent at picking up larger particles and fine dust on hard floors. It struggled to deep clean carpets with high and medium piles. The device has a tendency to bump into furniture and people in its course. However, it is able to detect obstacles with sensors. It stops and emits a loud ring when it comes across an obstacle. Then, you can manually steer the device around the obstacle and return it to working.

Another great feature of the eufy11S is its BoostIQ mode that lets you set the robot to automatically adjust its suction power to match floor type and the amount of the mess. It's also easy to use the remote to direct the 11S where you want it to move.

If you don't have much furniture in the area you'd like to vacuum Single Room Mode is an excellent alternative. The eufy is capable of spending up to 30 minutes cleaning the space it is assigned.

You can also choose Edge Cleaning, which limits the time spent in each location to 20 minutes for optimal battery life. This option allows the eufy to move in a spiraling fashion cleaning edges and corners.

Miele Complete C1

The Miele Complete C1 canister robot is a top mid-priced vacuum cleaner that excels on carpet. Its performance is also excellent on floors that are not bare. It can remove fine debris like rice with ease, and it doesn't lose suction efficiency even as its dirt bin gets full. Its air-sealed and allergy-friendly design capture allergens and keep your family healthy. It has an onboard HEPA and self-emptying bin, so you don't need additional filters or a vacuum bag.

It's not as powerful as the more expensive models, but it's still excellent for dealing with staining and deep cleaning. It has two cameras on the front that deliver a live feed to your smartphone. It also has one of the most advanced obstacle avoidance systems. It has a huge bin, a long runtime and Robot Vacuum For Carpet a quick, bump-free cleanup.

The Complete C1 is unlike most robots in that it is able to switch between a standard head and a turbo for different types of flooring. The turbo head is ideal for low-pile and high-pile carpeting, while the standard powerhead can be used on bare floors and lightweight rugs. It also features an automated height adjustment system, that allows it to adjust to different types of flooring without any manual adjustments.

This model comes bundled with a SBD 285-3 Classic Combination Floorhead that can handle hard floors as well as carpeting with a medium pile. The powerhead is also easy to maneuver and can reach tough spots. It has five different surface adjustments as well as a switch that stops the brushroll to prevent hairs getting caught in knots.

The Classic C1 has a self cleaning brush roll, the UtraClean Mode that cleans the same area up to three times, and a self-emptying dustbin that can be emptied by pressing a single button. The volume of noise produced by this model is higher than other models. However its powerful motor with 1,200 watts and sturdy construction justify the additional cost.

If you're willing a little more, the Miele Complete C3 is an excellent all-round canister robot vacuum that performs better on carpet than the Classic C1. It is better suited for all kinds of floors, is more solidly constructed, and comes with an HEPA filter.