The Best Robot Vacuum For Carpet

There's a robot to suit all carpet types, regardless of whether it's low-pile or high-pile. These smart appliances will navigate your home in a way that is automated, pick up debris and clean under furniture.

Many of them have advanced features, such as mapping, which allows them to navigate your home and remember furniture place. They can also boost suction power to tackle dirtier areas.

iRobot Roomba 694

The Roomba 694 by iRobot is a robot vacuum for entry-level use that is able to work on carpets with a low pile or nearest bare floor. It has a decent suction and can clean up most debris, though it has trouble with larger particles like sand nearest or rice. It also does a decent job at cleaning pet hair, but it's not impervious to tangling as high-end Roomba models like the I6 or j7.

The Roomba is easy to use. It has a trio of buttons on its cover: 'Clean' launches a cleaning cycle and 'Dock' allows it to be put back into its charging station, and 'Spot Clean' initiates the targeted cleaning. It is controlled by an app for smartphones that lets you schedule or stop/start cycles, as well as alter settings. It can also be paired with smart home devices such as Alexa or Google Assistant for voice-controlled operation.

This vacuum is a bit slower than other models, but it's still able to reach the majority of crevices and corners. It has a large dustbin that is ideal for reducing the frequency with which you need to empty it. It's compatible with virtual barriers and digital mapping that let you set it to avoid specific areas or stop cleaning altogether if you want to keep it from getting stuck on something.

It's not the top for its price, however it's better than most other options. The Roborock E4 has a better cleaning efficiency than the Roomba 694 and it can clean both carpets with low pile as well as bare. It also has a longer-lasting battery and a better route. It also feels better-made and has fewer components that require regular maintenance, is less expensive to own over its lifetime, and charges faster than the 694.

It's also worth considering other models that are more expensive in the iRobot line, like the 981 or the v7. The 981 and v7 are more expensive, but they offer significant improvement in cleaning efficiency, both on low and bare pile floors. They also have a larger dirt compartment they charge faster, can move more easily and are more a breeze to pair with smart home devices.

Shark RV1001AE IQ

This budget self-emptying robot vacuum cleaner does an excellent job on low-pile carpet and hard floors. Its combo brush reaches into edges and corners, and it automatically boosts suction when it senses carpet. It also does a good job of cleaning dirt from mid-pile carpet. The IQ's small footprint for docks and its self-emptying feature are great features. If you wish to alter the floor level or set no-go areas, you'll need to manually reset the map.

The IQ app offers some advanced mapping and automated features, however it isn't equipped with no-go zones. These are only available on iRobot robots. The smart-pathing navigational system gives you superior maneuverability and its high-pile carpet mode is clean well, but it does have a tendency to get caught up in rug tassels. Additionally, its iHome speaker allows you to control the robot using voice commands.

During our tests, we discovered that the IQ handled pet hair well. It was able to remove lots of debris on bare floors and a good amount on medium-pile rug. It was less effective on shag carpets, as it was unable to reach dirt and nearest dust embedded within the fibers. It was capable of navigating the legs of chairs, tight spaces, and the base of a wooden IKEA step stool. We did notice that it was a little slower on floors with no flooring but it quickly recovered and performed more thoroughly than the other robots we tested.

The IQ is a better choice for the majority of users than the iRobot Roomba. It has a larger dustbin and lasts longer on charge, and is capable of getting around obstacles. It also has mopping attachments that can tackle sticky messes. The iRobot is, on the other hand feels better built and has fewer parts that need maintenance or replacement and has lower ongoing costs, and can even create virtual no go zones using its companion app. It is able to continue cleaning where it left off, even if its battery runs out before it finishes. The iRobot is also controlled by voice, which can be an enormous benefit for many users.

Eufy 11S

The RoboVac 11S from Eufy isn't the most feature-rich robot vacuum around but it does provide great cleaning power for the price of. It's designed for those who don't need a complicated mapping system or app to control the device. The robot is able to last for over an hour. It includes the remote control, cleaning tool, and AC power adapter.

The 11S is slim, sleek, and features a tempered-glass upper deck that appears like brushed aluminum. It's a refreshing departure from the industrial and utilitarian designs of Roomba, Samsung and Neato.

In our tests, the eufy11S was very effective in removing larger particles and fine dust on hard floors. It was unable to thoroughly clean high-pile and medium-pile carpets. It is also prone to hit furniture and people in its path, but it's able to detect these obstacles using sensors. It stops and emits a loud noise when it encounters an obstacle. You can then manually guide the device around it to restart it.

The BoostIQ mode is another great feature of the Eufy11S. It lets you configure the robot to automatically adjust suction force based on the type of floor and the level of the mess. It's also simple to use the remote to direct the 11S where you'd like it to move.

If you don't have a lot of furniture in the area you're looking to vacuum, Single Room Mode is an excellent alternative. The eufy is capable of spending up to 30 minutes cleaning the area it is assigned.

You can also opt for Edge Cleaning, which limits the amount of time in each area to 20 minutes for optimal battery life. By selecting this option the eufy moves in a spiral, 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 on floors that are not bare is also outstanding. It can pick up rice and other fine particles effortlessly. The suction power doesn't drop as the dirt bin fills. Its allergy-friendly design and air-sealed body traps allergens and keeps your family healthy. It has an onboard HEPA and self emptying robot vacuum-emptying bin which means you don't require additional filters or vacuum bags.

It's not as powerful as pricier models, but it's excellent for dealing with stains and deep cleaning. Its two front cameras deliver live images to your smartphone, and it has one of the best obstacle avoidance systems we've ever seen. It comes with a large bin, a long running time and a quick, bump-free cleanup.

Contrary to other robots the Complete C1 can switch between two powerheads, a standard one and a turbo head to suit different floor types. The turbo head is ideal for low-pile and high-pile carpeting, while the standard powerhead works well on unfinished floors and light rug. It also has an automated height adjustment system, which allows it to easily adapt to different types of flooring without any manual adjustments.

This model comes with the SBD 285-3 Classic Combination Floorhead, which can be used on both hard floors and carpets of medium pile. The powerhead is also easy to move and can get into difficult spots. It comes with five levels of surface adjustment as well as a switch that lets you turn off the brushroll to prevent hairs from getting tangled.

The Classic C1 has a self cleaning brush roll as well as it has a UtraClean Mode that will clean the same area up to three times and a self-emptying bin that can be emptied with a single button press. The noise level of this model is higher than other models. However its powerful motor of 1,200 watts and durable construction make it worth the additional cost.

If you're willing a bit more it's worth it. Miele Complete C3 is an excellent all-around canister robot vacuum that is more effective on carpet than the Classic C1. It is more effective on any type of flooring, is more solidly constructed, and comes with a HEPA filter.