The Best Robot Vacuum For Carpet

Whether you've got low or high-pile carpet, there's a robot vacuum for you. These intelligent appliances can navigate around your home, and can scoop up dirt and clean under furniture.

They are equipped with advanced features, like mapping that help you navigate around your home and remember the location of furniture. They can also boost suction power to clear dirtier areas.

iRobot Roomba 694

The Roomba from iRobot is a basic kyvol robot vacuum vacuum that works well on both bare flooring and low-pile floor carpet. It has good suction however it has trouble with larger debris like grains of rice or sand. It does a good job cleaning pet hair, but it is not as resistant to tangling as the premium Roomba models like the j7 and I6.

The Roomba 694 is simple to use. It has three buttons on the top cover. "Clean," which triggers a cleaning process, 'Dock,' which puts it in its charging station and "Spot," which initiates an individualized cleaning. You can control it via an app on your smartphone that lets you to schedule cycles, stop/start the cycle and change settings. You can also pair it with smart home devices like Alexa or Google Assistant for voice-controlled operation.

This vacuum is a little slower than the others, however it is still able to get into the most crevices and corners. It has a large dustbin which is ideal for reducing the frequency which you need to empty it. It is compatible with digital mapping and virtual barriers which allow you to make the robot avoid certain areas, or even stop cleaning altogether to prevent it from becoming stuck.

While it's not the best model in its price range however, it's superior to many other options. The Roborock E4 has a better cleaning efficiency than the Roomba 694 and it can clean both low-pile and bare carpets. It also has the most efficient cleaning method and has a longer battery life. It is also more robust, has fewer parts that require regular maintenance, and costs less over its life and charges faster than 694.

You may also want to consider other models within the iRobot range, including the v7 and the 981. They're more expensive but they are significantly better than the 694 in terms of cleaning performance on both low- and bare floors, follow the most efficient cleaning method and have a larger dirt compartment, are more efficient to charge, can move more easily, and are much easier to connect to smart home devices.

Shark RV1001AE IQ

This budget self-emptying robot vacuum cleaner does an excellent job on carpets with low piles and hard floors. Its combination brush gets into edges and corners, and it automatically increases suction when it detects carpet. It is also effective at cleaning dirt embedded in mid-pile carpet. The IQ's small footprint for docks and the self-emptying feature are nice touches. If you want to change the floor levels or set no-go areas, you'll need to manually reset the map.

The IQ app provides advanced mapping and automated features, but it does not have no-go zones. They are only available on iRobot robots. The smart-pathing navigation system provides greater maneuverability and its high-pile carpet mode is clean well, although it is prone to get caught up on rug tassels. Its iHome speaker lets you control the i robot vacuum cleaner using voice commands.

During our tests in our tests, the IQ was able to handle pet hair well, clearing an impressive amount of debris from bare floors and moderate amounts from medium-pile carpet. It was less efficient with shag carpets. It struggled to get at dirt and dust embedded within the fibers. It was able to navigate the legs of chairs, small spaces and even the base of an IKEA wooden step stool. It was a bit slower on floors with no flooring, but it regained speed and performed more thoroughly than the other robots we tested.

The IQ is a better option for the majority of users than the iRobot Roomba. It has a larger dustbin, lasts longer on a charge and is more capable of getting around obstacles. It comes with a Mopping robot vacuum cleaner tool that can remove sticky mess. On the other hand the iRobot is built better and has fewer parts that require replacement or maintenance, incurs lower recurring costs and creates virtual no-go zones through its companion app. It can even resume the cleaning process from where it left off in case it is unable to recharge its battery prior to having completed the task. The iRobot can also be controlled with voice commands, which is an advantage for many users.

Eufy 11S

The eufy RoboVac 11S robot vacuum isn't among the most features-rich models, but it offers powerful cleaning power at affordable prices. The RoboVac 11S is designed for consumers with a tight budget who don't 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 extra filters.

The 11S is slim and elegant and has a tempered glass upper deck that appears like the brushed appearance of aluminum. It's a nice aesthetic contrast to Roomba, mopping robot vacuum cleaner Samsung, and Neato designs that are more practical and industrial.

The eufy11S performed well in our tests to remove larger debris and fine dust from hard flooring. It struggled to deep clean medium and high-pile carpets. The device is prone to bump into furniture and people in its path. However, it can detect obstacles using sensors. If it encounters them it ceases to move and emits a loud sound so you can manually guide it through the obstacle before getting it back to work.

The BoostIQ mode is a great feature of the eufy11S. It lets you set up the robot to automatically adjust the suction strength based upon the type of floor and the amount of dirt. The remote control makes it easy to guide the 11S to the desired place.

Single Room Mode is a great option if you have little furniture in the room you want to vacuum. The eufy will take 30 minutes focusing on cleaning the area that it's assigned to.

Edge Cleaning is another option that limits the time spent on each area to just 20 minutes. This will extend battery life. This option allows the eufy to move in a spiraling pattern by cleaning edges and corners.

Miele Complete C1

The Miele Complete C1 canister robot is a fantastic mid-range vacuum cleaner that performs well on carpet. Its performance is also exceptional on bare floors. It can pick up rice and other fine particles with ease. The suction power doesn't drop as the dirt bin fills. Its design that is allergy-friendly and sealed with air will trap allergens to keep your family healthy. It has an onboard HEPA filter and self-emptying dustbin, so you don't need additional filters or a separate bag for your vacuum.

It's not as effective as the more expensive models, but it's ideal for deep cleaning and tackling stains. The two cameras on the front of the unit provide live feeds of images on your smartphone, and it has one of the most effective obstacle avoidance systems we've seen. It also has a big dustbin, a long running time, and a fast, bump-free clean-up.

The Complete C1 is unlike most robots because it can switch between two heads, a standard and a turbo for different types of flooring. The turbo head is great for carpeting that is high-pile and low-pile, while the standard powerhead works well on floors that are unfinished and light rug. It also features an automatic height adjustment system that allows it to adjust to different types flooring without manual adjustments.

The model comes with an SBD 285-3 Classic Combination Floorhead that can handle hard floors as well as medium-pile carpeting. The powerhead can also be easily moved and get into difficult areas. It comes with five different surface adjustments as well as a brushroll-off switch to prevent hairs getting caught in knots.

The Classic C1 also has a self-cleaning brush roll and an UtraClean mode that moves across the same area three times to ensure the most thorough cleaning and mopping robot vacuum cleaner a self-emptying trash bin that can be emptied with the push of one button. The noise level is slightly higher than other models however its powerful 1,200-watt motor and solid construction make it well worth the extra cost.

If you don't mind spending an extra amount it is the Miele Complete C3 canister robot vacuum is a great all-around robot vacuum. It performs better on carpets than the Classic C1. It has a better performance on all floor types, feels more solidly built and comes with an HEPA filter.