The Best Robot Vacuum For Carpet

There's a robot for all carpet types, regardless of whether it's low-pile or high-pile. These intelligent appliances can navigate around your home, and can scoop up debris and even clean under furniture.

They have advanced features like mapping that help them navigate through your home and help you remember the location of furniture. They can also boost suction power to clear dirtier areas.

iRobot Roomba 694

The Roomba 694 from iRobot is a robot vacuum for entry-level use that performs well on both carpets with a low pile or bare floor. It is able to suction well, but struggles with larger debris such as grains of rice or sand. It also does a decent job of removing pet hair however it isn't immune to tangling like top Roomba models, such as the I6 or j7.

The Roomba 694 is simple to use. It has a trio of buttons on its top cover: 'Clean' starts a cleaning cycle and 'Dock' allows it to be put back into its charging station, and 'Spot Clean' activates the targeted cleaning. You can control it using an app on your smartphone that lets you to schedule cycles, stop and start them, and alter 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 has a large bin that makes it easy to empty. It's compatible with digital maps and virtual barriers, which allow you to restrict it to certain areas or even stop cleaning completely when you want to stop it from getting stuck on something.

While it's not the best model in its price range but it's far superior to other alternatives. The Roborock E4 has a better cleaning capability than the Roomba 694 and it is able to clean both carpets with low pile as well as bare. It also has a more efficient cleaning path and has longer battery life. It is also more comfortable to use, has fewer parts 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 from the iRobot range, such as the v7 or the 981. The 981 and v7 are more expensive but have significant improvements in cleaning performance, both on bare and low pile floors. They also have a larger dirt compartment and charge faster, 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 a good job on carpets with a low pile and hard floors. Its combination brush gets into edges and corners, and it automatically boosts suction when it senses carpet. It is also effective at cleaning dirt and debris that are embedded in mid-pile carpet. The IQ has a tiny footprint and also a self-emptying function. However, if you want to alter the floor level on the map, or set no-go zones, you'll have to manually reset it to do this, which can be somewhat of an inconvenience.

The IQ app provides advanced mapping and automated features, but it does not have no-go zones. These are only available on iRobot robots. The smart-pathing technology allows for superior maneuverability and the high-pile feature of its carpet cleaning mode is efficient, although it can get caught in rug tassels.

In our tests, the IQ was able to handle pet hair effectively, clearing huge amounts of debris from bare floors and fair amounts of medium-pile carpet. It was less effective with shag carpets, where it struggled to get at dirt and dust that was embedded in 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 floors that were not paved however it soon recovered speed and performed more thoroughly than the other robots we tried.

The IQ is a more suitable option for the majority of users than the iRobot Roomba. It has a larger dustbin and lasts longer on charge, and does a better job of getting over obstacles. It comes with a mopping tool that can remove sticky messes. The iRobot on the other hand feels better constructed and has fewer parts that require replacement or maintenance and incurs fewer cost per year, and can create virtual no-go zones with its companion application. It can continue cleaning from where it left off even if the battery runs out before it finishes. The iRobot can also be controlled using voice commands, which is a huge benefit for many users.

Eufy 11S

The RoboVac 11S robotic vacuum isn't one of the most feature-rich models, but it does offer powerful cleaning power at a low cost. It's designed for budget-conscious buyers who don't require a complicated mapping system or an app to control the device. The robot can run for a long time and includes an remote, cleaning tool, AC power adapter, charging base, and additional filters.

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

In our tests, the eufy11S was extremely effective at removing larger debris and fine dust on hard flooring. However, it was unable to give high and medium pile carpets a thorough clean. The device is prone to bump into furniture and people in its course. However, it is able detect obstacles with sensors. If it encounters them it stops and lets out a loud beep so you can manually steer it around the obstacle and then get it back to work.

Another great feature of the eufy 11S is its BoostIQ mode that allows you to set the robot to automatically adjust its suction strength to match the floor type and the level of mess. The remote control makes it easy to direct the 11S to your desired place.

If you don't have many furniture in the space where you'd like to vacuum, Single Room Mode is an excellent alternative. The eufy can spend up to 30 minutes cleaning the area it is assigned.

Edge Cleaning is another option that can limit the time spent on each surface to 20 minutes. This will extend the battery's life. With this option the eufy can move in a spiral fashion, tackling corners and edges for an efficient clean.

Miele Complete C1

The Miele Complete C1 is an excellent mid-range canister robot vacuum and a top performer on carpet. Its performance is also exceptional on bare floors. It is able to remove rice and other fine debris with ease. The suction power doesn't drop when the dirt bin is full. Its air-sealed, allergy-friendly design traps allergens, keeping your family healthy. It has an onboard HEPA filter and a self-emptying dustbin, which means you don't need additional filters or a separate bag for your vacuum.

It's not as powerful as the more expensive models, but it's excellent for dealing with dirt and deep cleaning. It has two front cameras that deliver a live feed to your smartphone. It also has one of the most advanced obstacle avoidance systems. It comes with a large bin, a long running time and the ability to clean up quickly and without bumps.

The Complete C1 is unlike most robots in that it can switch between a standard head and a turbo head for various types of flooring. The turbo head works best on low-pile or high-pile carpeting, while the standard powerhead is good for bare floors and light rugs. It also comes with an automated height adjustment system, which lets it easily adapt to various types of flooring without any manual adjustments.

This model comes with a SBD 285-3 Classic Combination Floorhead that can handle both hard floors as well as carpeting of medium-pile. The motor can also be easily moved around and can reach website hard-to-reach areas. It has five levels of surface adjustment as well as an off-brush switch to help prevent tangled hairs.

The Classic C1 also has a self-cleaning brush roll and an UtraClean mode that moves back and forth over the same area three times to ensure the most thorough cleaning and a self-emptying trash bin that can be empty at the touch of one button. The noise level of this model is more pronounced than other models. However its powerful motor of 1,200 watts and robust construction make it worth the extra cost.

If you're willing to spend 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 any type of flooring and is built more securely, and comes with an HEPA filter.