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The Best Robot Vacuum For CarpetNo matter if you have a carpet that is high or low-pile there's a robotic vacuum for you. These intelligent appliances can navigate around your home, and can scoop up dirt and clean under furniture.
They have advanced features like mapping, which help you navigate around your home and help you remember where furniture is located. They can also increase suction power to clean up areas.
iRobot Roomba 694"
The Roomba from iRobot is a basic robot vacuum that performs well on both plain flooring and low-pile floor carpet. It has a good suction and is able to clean up most debris, though it has trouble with bigger debris such as rice or sand. It also does a decent job at cleaning pet hair, but it's not impervious to tangling as top Roomba models like the I6 or j7.
The Roomba 694 is easy to use. It features three buttons on the top cover. "Clean," which launches a cleaning session and 'Dock' that places it in its charging station, and 'Spot,' which activates a targeted cleaning. You can control it via a smartphone application that allows you schedule cycles, stop/start them, and alter settings. It is also possible to pair the device to smart home devices like Alexa or Google Assistant to control it by voice.
This vacuum is a little slower than the others, however it's still able reach most corners and crevices. It comes with a large bin, which makes it easier to empty. It is compatible with digital mapping and virtual barriers, which allows you to program the robot to stay out of certain areas or stop cleaning altogether to prevent it from becoming stuck.
While it's not the best model for its price however, it's superior to many other alternatives. The Roborock E4 has a better cleaning efficiency than the Roomba 694 and it is able to clean both carpets with low pile as well as bare. It also has a more durable battery and a more efficient path. It is also more comfortable to use and has fewer parts that need regular maintenance, is less expensive to own over the course of its life and charges more quickly than the 694.
It is also worth considering other models in the iRobot range, such as the v7 or 981. The 981 and v7 are more expensive but 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 easier to pair with smart home devices.
Shark RV1001AE IQ
This self-emptying robot that is budget-friendly does an okay job on hard floors as well as carpets with a low pile. Its combo brush reaches into corners and edges, and it automatically increases suction when it detects carpet. It also does a great job of cleaning embedded dirt off carpet in the middle. The IQ has a small footprint and a self-emptying function. However, if you want to change the floor levels on the map or create no-go zones, you'll need manually reset it to do so, which is somewhat of a hassle.
The IQ app comes with advanced mapping and automated features, however it does not have no-go zones. They are only available on iRobot robots. Its intelligent-pathing navigation system provides greater maneuverability, and its high-pile carpet mode is clean well, although it tends to get caught up on rug tassels, and its iHome speaker lets you operate the robot by voice commands.
During our tests, we found that the IQ handled pet hair with ease. It was able to eliminate lots of debris on floors that were unfinished and a decent amount on medium-pile rug. It was less efficient with shag carpets, as it was unable to reach dirt and dust buried within the fibers. It was able to maneuver 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, but it recovered speed and was more efficient than the other robots that we tested.
The IQ is a better choice than the iRobot Roomba 694 for most applications. It has a bigger dust bin, lasts longer on a charge and is capable of maneuvering itself around obstacles. It also has a mopping attachment that can handle sticky debris. The iRobot however, is better built and has less components that require maintenance or replacement, incurs less cost per year, and can create virtual no-go zones using its companion application. It is able to continue cleaning from the point it started, even if the battery runs out before it has finished. 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 one of the most feature-rich models, but it does offer great cleaning power at affordable prices. It's designed for budget-conscious buyers who don't need a complicated mapping system or 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 extra filters.
The 11S is slim and sleek, with an upper deck of tempered glass that is covered with plastic, which is finished to appear like brushed aluminum. It's a nice departure from Roomba, Samsung, and Neato designs that are more utilitarian and industrial.
In our tests, the eufy 11S was very effective in removing larger debris and fine dust on hard floors. It was unable to thoroughly clean high-pile and medium-pile carpets. The device has a tendency of bumping into furniture and people in its course. However, it can detect these obstacles using sensors. When it comes across them, it halts and emits an alarm so that you can manually guide it around the obstacle and then get back to work.
Another excellent feature of the eufy11S is its BoostIQ mode, which allows you to set the robot to automatically adjust the strength of its suction to match floor type and the level of robotic cleaner and mop mess. It's also simple to use the remote to direct the 11S in the direction you'd like it to move.
If you don't have many furniture in the room you want to vacuum, Single Room Mode is an excellent alternative. The eufy will spend 30 minutes intensely cleaning the area that it's assigned to.
Edge Cleaning is another option that can limit the time spent on each area to 20 minutes. This will extend battery life. By selecting this option the eufy can move in a spiral fashion taking care of edges and corners to ensure a clean.
Miele Complete C1
The Miele Complete C1 is an excellent mid-range canister robotic vacuum and a top performer on carpet. Its performance on bare floors is also impressive. It can pick up rice and other fine particles effortlessly. The suction power doesn't diminish as the dirt bin gets full. Its design is a breathable one and its air-sealed body traps allergens and keeps your family healthy. It has an onboard HEPA and self-emptying bin which means you don't require additional filters or vacuum bags.
It's not as powerful as other models, but it's great for deep cleaning and taking on staining. The two cameras on the front of the unit provide a live image feed on your smartphone, and it features one of the top obstacle avoidance systems we've seen. It also has a large dustbin, a long runtime, and a fast, bump-free clean-up.
The Complete C1 is unlike most robots in that it is able to switch between the standard head and turbo for different types of flooring. The turbo head works best with high-pile or low-pile carpeting while the standard powerhead is suitable for floors with no flooring and light carpets. It also comes with an automatic height adjustment system that allows it to adapt to different types flooring without manual adjustments.
This model is included 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 reach tough spots. It has five different adjustments to the surface and a switch that stops the brushroll to prevent tangled hairs.
The Classic C1 also has a self-cleaning brush roll, an UtraClean mode that cycles across the same area three times to give the best possible clean and a self-emptying bin that can be emptied with the push of the button. Its sound level is slightly higher than some other models however, its powerful 1,200-watt motor and robust construction make it worth the extra cost.
If you're willing to pay a little more then the Miele Complete C3 is an excellent all-around canister robot vacuum that performs better on carpet than the Classic C1. It has a better performance on all floors and feels more sturdy, and includes an HEPA filter.