The Best Robot Vacuum For Carpet

No matter if you have a carpet with a high or low pile There's a robot vacuum for you. These smart appliances navigate your home automatically and pick up dirt and clean under furniture.

Many of them have advanced features, such as mapping, which helps them navigate your home and remember furniture placement. They also can increase the suction power in order to tackle dirtier surfaces.

iRobot Roomba 694"

The Roomba 694 by iRobot is a robot vacuum for entry-level use that works well on carpets with low pile and bare floors. It has a good suction, but struggles with larger debris like sand or grains of rice. It does a good job cleaning pet hair, but isn't as strong against knots as premium Roomba models such as the I6 and j7.

The Roomba 694 is simple to use. It has three buttons on its top cover: 'Clean' starts the cleaning process and 'Dock' places it back into its charging station, and 'Spot Clean' activates an targeted clean. It can be controlled via a smartphone application that allows you schedule cycles, stop/start them, and alter settings. It is also possible to pair the device with smart home devices like Alexa or Google Assistant to control it by voice commands.

This vacuum cleaner is slower than some others, but it is able to be able to reach the majority of corners and crevices. It has a large bin, which makes it easier to empty. It is compatible with virtual barriers and digital mapping that let you set it to avoid specific areas or to stop completely cleaning if you want to keep it from getting stuck on something.

It's not the most effective for its price, however it's better than the majority of other options. The Roborock E4 has a better cleaning efficiency than the Roomba 694 and it's able to clean carpets with low pile as well as bare. It also has a more durable battery and a cleaner route. It is also more durable, has fewer components that require regular maintenance, is priced less over its life and charges faster than 694.

It is also worth considering other models from the iRobot range, like the v7 and the 981. The v7 and 981 are more expensive, but they offer significant improvements in cleaning performance for both bare and low pile floors. They also have a larger dirt compartment they charge faster, can move more easily and are easier to pair up with smart home devices.

Shark RV1001AE IQ

This self-emptying robotic vacuum cleaner does an excellent job on low-pile carpet and hard floors. Its combo brush reaches into corners and edges and it automatically boosts suction when it senses carpet. It also does a great job of cleaning embedded dirt off mid-pile carpet. The IQ's tiny dock footprint and self-emptying feature are both nice features. If you want to change the floor levels or set zones that aren't allowed, you'll have to manually reset the map.

The IQ's application has advanced mapping and automation capabilities however it doesn't have no-go zones, which are available on iRobot models. Its intelligent-pathing navigation system provides superior maneuverability and its high-pile carpet mode is clean well, though it tends to get caught up in rug tassels. Its iHome speaker allows you to operate the robot by voice commands.

In our tests, we discovered that the IQ was able to handle pet hair effectively. It was able to remove a large amount of debris on bare floors and a good amount of medium-pile rug. It was less efficient with shag carpets, where it was unable to reach dirt and dust buried within the fibers. It was able to navigate chair legs, small spaces and even the base of an IKEA wooden step stool. We did notice it was a little slower on bare floors but it quickly recovered and performed more thoroughly than other robots we tested.

The IQ is a better option for the majority of users than the iRobot Roomba. It has a larger dustbin, a longer battery life, and is better at navigating around obstacles. It also comes with a mopping attachment that can handle sticky messes. On the other side the iRobot is more durable, has fewer parts that require maintenance or replacement and incurs lower costs for recurring maintenance and creates virtual no-go zones through its companion app. It can even restart a cleaning session from where it left off in case it has run out of battery before it has completed the task. The iRobot can also be controlled via voice commands, which is an advantage for many users.

Eufy 11S

The RoboVac 11S robotic vacuum isn't among the most advanced models, but it does offer powerful cleaning power at an affordable price. This vacuum was made for those who are budget conscious and don't require a complicated mapping system, or an app, to control it. The robot is capable of running for up to an hour and comes with a remote, cleaning tool, AC power adapter, charging base, and additional filters.

The 11S is slim and sleek with an upper deck of tempered glass that is covered with plastic, which is finished to look like brushed aluminum. It's a nice departure from Roomba, Samsung, and Neato designs that are more practical and industrial.

In our tests, the eufy11S was excellent at picking up larger particles and fine dust on hard flooring. However, it was unable to provide medium and high pile carpets a thorough clean. The device is also prone to hit furniture and people in its path however, it is able to detect those obstacles using sensors. When it encounters them, it halts and emits a loud beep so you can manually steer it around the obstacle and get back to work.

Another excellent aspect of the eufy 11S is its BoostIQ mode that lets you set the robot to automatically adjust its suction power to match floor type and the level of mess. It's also easy to use the remote to direct the 11S in the direction you want it to go.

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

You can also choose Edge Cleaning that restricts the amount of time in each location to 20 minutes for optimal battery life. This feature allows the eufy to move in a spiraling manner by cleaning edges and corners.

Miele Complete C1

The Miele Complete C1 is an excellent mid-range robot vacuum that can be a great performer on carpet. Its performance is also great on bare floors. It can remove small particles such as rice with ease and doesn't lose suction power even when its dirt bin fills. Its design that is allergy-friendly and sealed with air traps allergens and keeps your family healthy. It has an onboard HEPA and self-emptying bin so you don't need any additional filters or a vacuum bag.

It's not as powerful as other models, but is still excellent for deep cleaning and fighting stains. It has two cameras on the front which provide 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, long runtime and a speedy and smooth clean-up.

The Complete C1 is unlike most robots in that it is able to switch between a standard head and a turbo for different kinds of flooring. The turbo head is best on low-pile or high-pile carpeting while the standard powerhead is suitable for bare floors and light rug. It also has an automatic height adjustment system which allows it to easily adjust to different types of flooring without any manual adjustments.

This model comes bundled with an SBD 285-3 Classic Combination Floorhead that can handle hard floors as well as medium-pile carpeting. The powerhead is also easy to move and can reach tough spots. It has five different adjustments to the surface and a switch that stops the brushroll to prevent hairs getting caught in knots.

The Classic C1 has a self cleaning brush roll and it has a UtraClean Mode that cleans the same area up to three times and a self-emptying bin that can be emptied with a single button press. The sound level of this model is more pronounced than other models. However, its powerful motor with 1,200 watts of power and robust construction are worth the additional cost.

If you're willing to spend more it's worth it. Miele Complete C3 is an excellent all-round automatic vacuum and mop robot canister robot vacuum that is more effective on carpet than the Classic C1. It has a better performance on all types of floors and feels more sturdy and comes with a HEPA filter.