The Best Robot Vacuum For Carpet

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

Many have advanced features like mapping, which can help you navigate your home and remember furniture positioning. They can also boost suction power to clean up areas.

iRobot Roomba 694"

The iRobot Roomba is an entry level robot vacuum that is effective on both bare flooring and low-pile floor carpet. It has a decent suction and can clean up most debris, though it struggles with bigger debris like rice or sand. It does a good job cleaning pet hair, but it is not as resistant to knots as premium Roomba models like the j7 and I6.

The Roomba is easy to operate. It features three buttons on the top cover. Clean, which initiates a cleaning session and 'Dock' that puts it in its charging station and 'Spot,' which activates the targeted cleaning. It can be controlled via an app for smartphones that lets you schedule or stop/start cycles, as well as adjust settings. You can also pair the device with smart home devices such as Alexa or Google Assistant to control it by voice.

This vacuum cleaner is slower than others, but it is able to reach most corners and crevices. It has a large dustbin that is ideal for reducing the frequency with which you must empty it. It is compatible with digital mapping and virtual barriers, which lets you set the robot to avoid certain areas, or even stop cleaning altogether to avoid it from getting stuck.

While it's not the best model for its price, it's better than many other options. The Roborock E4 is more advanced than the Roomba 694 with a much better cleaning performance on both bare and low-pile carpets. It also follows an efficient cleaning route and has longer battery life. It is also more durable, has fewer components that require regular maintenance, and costs less over its lifetime and charges faster than 694.

It is also worth considering other models within 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 bare and low pile floors. They also have a larger dirt compartment they charge faster, can move more easily, and are easier to pair with smart home devices.

Shark RV1001AE IQ

This self-emptying robot that is budget-friendly does a good job on hard floors as well as low-pile carpet. Its combination brush reaches corners and edges, and automatically increases suction when it senses carpet. It also does an excellent job of cleaning embedded dirt off carpets in the middle of the pile. The IQ's compact footprint for docks and the self-emptying feature are great features. However, if you wish to change the floor levels on the map, or set no-go zones you'll have to manually reset it to do this, which can be somewhat of trouble.

The IQ's application has advanced mapping and automation features however it doesn't have no-go zones, which are available on iRobot models. Its smart-pathing system permits for better maneuverability and the high-pile feature of its carpet cleaning mode is efficient, although it can get caught on the tassels of the rug.

In our tests, we found that the IQ handled pet hair with ease. It was able to get rid of a large amount of debris on bare floors, and a fair amount on medium-pile rug. It was less effective on shag carpet, which was a struggle to reach dirt and dust buried in the fibers. It did a decent job of maneuvering around chair legs and tight spaces as well as the wooden base of an 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 tried.

The IQ is a more suitable option for most users than the iRobot Roomba. It has a bigger dustbin and a longer battery lifespan and is better in navigating around obstacles. It also comes with mopping attachments that are able to tackle sticky messes. On the other hand, the iRobot is built better, has fewer parts that require replacement or maintenance and has lower recurring costs and can even create virtual no-go zones with its companion app. It can continue cleaning where it left off even if the battery is out before it's finished. The iRobot can be controlled by voice, which is a huge plus for many users.

Eufy 11S

The RoboVac 11S robotic vacuum isn't among the most features-rich models, but it does offer excellent cleaning power for an affordable price. It's designed for budget-conscious buyers who don't need a complicated mapping system or app to control the device. This robot can run for more than an hour and comes with an remote, cleaning tool, AC power adapter, charging base and extra filters.

The 11S is slim robot vacuum and mop and sleek and has a tempered-glass upper deck that looks like polished aluminum. It's a nice aesthetic departure from Roomba, Samsung, and Neato designs that are more practical and industrial.

The eufy11S was successful in our tests of removing larger particles and fine dust from floors. It struggled to deep clean medium and high-pile carpets. The device is capable to bump into furniture and people in its path. However, it is able detect obstacles with sensors. It ceases and emits a loud ring when it encounters an obstruction. Then, you can manually guide the device around it and get it to work again.

Another fantastic aspect of the eufy 11S is its BoostIQ mode that lets you set the robot to automatically adjust its suction strength to match the floor type and the level of dirt. It's also simple to use the remote to direct the 11S where you want it to go.

Single Room Mode is a great alternative if you have a small amount of furniture in the space you want to vacuum. The eufy will take 30 minutes cleaning the area it's assigned.

You can also opt for Edge Cleaning, which reduces the time spent in each area to 20 minutes for optimal battery life. With this option, the eufy will move in a spiral pattern to clean edges and corners for a thorough clean.

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 excellent on floors that are not bare. It can remove fine debris like rice easily, and it doesn't lose suction performance even as its dirt bin fills. Its air-sealed design and allergy-friendly design traps allergens to keep your family safe. 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 pricier models, but it's excellent for dealing with dirt and deep cleaning. It comes with two cameras in front that deliver a live feed to your smartphone. It also comes with one of the most advanced obstacle avoidance systems. It also comes with a huge dustbin, a long running time and a quick, 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 kinds of flooring. The turbo head is great for carpeting that is high-pile and low-pile, while the standard powerhead works well on unfinished floors and light rug. It also features an automatic height adjustment system, that allows it to adapt to various kinds of flooring without manual adjustments.

This model comes with the SBD 285-3 Classic Combination Floorhead, which can be used on carpets with a hard surface and carpets with a medium pile. The powerhead can also be easily moved around and can reach hard-to-reach areas. It comes with five levels of surface adjustment as well as an off-brush switch to avoid hairs getting caught in tangles.

The Classic C1 has a self cleaning brush roll as well as a UtraClean Mode that can clean the same area three times, and a self-emptying bin that can be emptied with a single button press. Its noise level is slightly higher than some other models however its powerful 1,200-watt motor as well as solid construction make it well worth the extra expense.

If you're willing to pay an extra amount then the Miele Complete C3 canister robot vacuum is a fantastic all-purpose robot vacuum. It performs better on carpets than the Classic C1. It is better suited for all kinds of floors and is built more securely and comes with an HEPA filter.