The Best Robot Vacuum For Carpet

If you have carpet with a high or low pile, there's a robot vacuum for you. These smart appliances navigate your home automatically clean up debris and clean under furniture.

They are equipped with advanced features, like mapping, which help you navigate around your home and remember where furniture is. They can also increase the suction power to take on dirtier surfaces.

iRobot Roomba 694

The Roomba 694 by iRobot is a basic robot vacuum that is able to work on bare floors and low-pile carpet. It is able to suction well however it has trouble with larger debris like grains of rice or sand. It is effective in cleaning pet hair, but is not as resistant to knots as premium Roomba models such as the I6 and industrial Robot vacuum j7.

The Roomba is simple to use. It has three buttons on its top cover. 'Clean,' which initiates a cleaning session and 'Dock', which puts it in its charging station and "Spot," which initiates an individualized cleaning. It can be controlled via a smartphone application that allows you schedule cycles, stop/start them and adjust settings. It can also be paired with smart home devices such as Alexa or Google Assistant for voice-controlled operation.

This vacuum is slower than the others, however it is still able to reach the majority of crevices and corners. It comes with a large bin that makes it easy to empty. It's compatible with digital barriers and virtual barriers that let you set it to avoid specific areas or even stop cleaning completely in order to prevent it from getting stuck on something.

It's not the top for its price, but it's superior to other models. The Roborock E4 has a better cleaning capability than the Roomba 694, and it can clean both carpets with low pile as well as bare. It also follows an efficient cleaning route and has a longer battery life. It also feels more durable and has fewer components that require regular maintenance, is less expensive to own over the course of its life, and charges faster than the 694.

You should also consider other models in the iRobot range, including the v7 or the 981. 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 easier to pair with smart home devices.

Shark RV1001AE IQ

This self-emptying robot with a budget does an okay job on hard floors as well as carpets with low pile. The combo brush can reach into corners and edges and it automatically increases suction when it detects carpet. It is also effective at cleaning dirt that is embedded in carpets that are mid-pile. The IQ's compact footprint for docks and its self-emptying feature are nice touches. However, if you wish to change floor vacuum robot levels on the map or set no-go zones you'll have to manually reset it to do this, which can be quite a hassle.

The IQ app provides advanced mapping and automated functions, however it does not have no-go zones. These are only available on iRobot robots. The smart-pathing technology allows for greater maneuverability and the high-pile feature of its carpet cleaning mode is very effective however it can be caught on the tassels of the rug.

In our tests, the IQ was capable of handling pet hair effectively, clearing huge amounts of debris from floors that were not bare and fair amounts on medium-pile carpet. It was less effective on shag carpets which was a struggle to reach dirt and dust embedded in the fibers. It did a decent job of maneuvering around chair legs and tight spaces as well as the bottom of an wooden IKEA step stool. We did notice that it was a little slower on floors that were not paved but it quickly recovered and performed more thoroughly than the other robots we tested.

The IQ is a more suitable option for the majority of users than the iRobot Roomba. It has a bigger dust bin and lasts longer on charge and is capable of maneuvering itself over obstacles. It also comes with a mopping attachment that can deal with sticky mess. The iRobot is, however, is more sturdy, has fewer components that require maintenance or replacement and incurs fewer ongoing costs, and can even create virtual no go zones with its companion application. It is able to even resume a cleaning session from the point it started if it is unable to recharge its battery prior to having completed the task. The iRobot can be controlled by voice, which is a huge benefit for many users.

Eufy 11S

The RoboVac 11S eufy robot vacuum isn't one of the most feature-rich models, but it provides great cleaning power at a low cost. It's designed for those who don't require a complex mapping system or app to control the device. The robot is able to last for over an hour. It comes with the remote control, cleaning tool and AC power adapter.

The 11S is slim and sleek with a tempered glass upper deck that is covered with plastic, which is finished to look like brushed aluminum. It's a nice change from the utilitarian and industrial Robot Vacuum designs of Roomba, Samsung and Neato.

In our tests, the eufy11S was very effective in removing large particles and fine dust on hard flooring. However, it struggled to give medium and industrial robot vacuum high pile carpeting an effective deep clean. It is also prone to bump into furniture and other objects in its path, but it's able to detect these obstacles using sensors. It stops and emits a loud noise when it comes across an obstruction. Then, you can manually guide the device around it to return it to working.

The BoostIQ mode is another great feature of the Eufy11S. It allows you to set up the robot to automatically adjust suction force based on the type of floor and the level of dirt. The remote control makes it simple to direct the 11S to the desired location.

Single Room Mode is a great option for those with small furniture in the space you'd like to vacuum. The eufy can spend up to 30 minutes cleaning the space it is assigned.

Edge Cleaning is another option that can limit the time spent on each area to just 20 minutes. This will increase the battery's life. By selecting this option the eufy moves in a spiral fashion to clean edges and corners to ensure a clean.

Miele Complete C1

The Miele Complete C1 is an excellent mid-range canister robot vacuum and a top performer on carpet. Its performance on floors that are not bare is also exceptional. It can remove fine debris like rice easily, and it doesn't lose suction efficiency even as its dirt bin fills. Its air-sealed and allergy-friendly design capture allergens, keeping your family healthy. It comes with an onboard HEPA filter and a self-emptying bin, so you don't have to buy additional filters or a separate bag for your vacuum.

It's not as powerful as pricier models, but it's ideal for fighting dirt and deep cleaning. Its two front cameras deliver a live image feed on your smartphone, and it has one of the top obstacle avoidance systems we've ever seen. It also comes with a huge dustbin, a long runtime and a speedy, bump-free clean-up.

The Complete C1 is unlike most robots in that it is able to switch between the standard head and turbo for different types of flooring. The turbo head is best with high-pile or low-pile carpeting, while the standard powerhead is ideal for bare floors and light carpets. It also features an automated height adjustment system, which allows it to easily adapt to different kinds of flooring without manual adjustments.

The model comes with a SBD 285-3 Classic Combination Floorhead that can handle both hard floors and medium-pile carpeting. The powerhead can be easily moved around and get into difficult areas. It comes with five levels of surface adjustments and a brushroll off switch to avoid hairs getting caught in tangles.

The Classic C1 also has a self-cleaning brush roll as well as an UtraClean mode that cycles across the same area three times for the best cleaning possible and a self-emptying trash bin which can be filled with the press of the button. The noise level is a little higher than some other models however its powerful 1,200-watt motor and sturdy build make it worth the extra 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 has a better performance on all floors and is more solidly constructed and comes with a HEPA filter.