The Best Robot Vacuum For Carpet
There’s a robot that can be found for any carpet type, Robot Vacuum For Carpet whether it’s high-pile or low-pile. These smart appliances automatically navigate through your home, pick up debris and even clean under furniture.
Many of them have advanced features, such as mapping, which helps them navigate your home and recall furniture positioning. 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 performs well on both carpets with low pile and bare floors. It has good suction however it has trouble with larger particles such as sand or grains of rice. It does a good job cleaning pet hair, but it isn’t as strong against tangling as the premium Roomba models such as the j7 and I6.
The Roomba is simple to use. It has a trio of buttons on its top cover: ‘Clean’ initiates the cleaning process, ‘Dock’ puts it back in its charging station, and ‘Spot Clean’ initiates a targeted clean. It can be controlled via a smartphone application that allows you to schedule cycles, stop/start them and adjust settings. You can also pair it with smart home devices like Alexa or Google Assistant for voice-controlled operation.
This vacuum is a little slower than others, but it is still able to get into the most crevices and corners. It has a huge dust bin that is ideal to reduce the frequency at the frequency you have to empty it. It’s compatible with digital barriers and virtual barriers, which allow you to set it to avoid specific areas or even stop cleaning completely if you want to keep it from getting stuck on something.
Although it’s not the top model for its price but it’s far superior to other alternatives. The Roborock E4 is more advanced than the Roomba 694 with better cleaning efficiency on both bare and low-pile carpets. It also follows the most efficient cleaning method and has a longer battery life. It is also more robust, has fewer parts that require regular maintenance, is priced less over its lifetime, and charges faster than 694.
You may also want to consider other models in the iRobot range, including the v7 or 981. The v7 and 981 are more expensive, but they have significant improvements in cleaning performance for both bare and low pile floors. They also have a bigger dirt compartment and charge faster, move more easily, and are easier to pair with smart home devices.
Shark RV1001AE IQ
This budget self-emptying robot vacuum cleaner does a good job on carpets with low piles and hard flooring. Its combo brush reaches into edges and corners, and it automatically boosts suction when it senses carpet. It also is effective in cleaning dirt embedded in carpets that are mid-pile. The IQ has a small footprint and also a self-emptying function. If you want to change the floor levels or set no-go areas, you’ll need to manually reset the map.
The IQ app comes with advanced mapping and automated features, but it isn’t equipped with no-go zones. These are available only on iRobot robots. Its smart-pathing system permits for better maneuverability and the high-pile feature of its carpet cleaning mode is very effective however it can be stuck on the tassels of the rug.
In our tests in our tests, the IQ was capable of handling pet hair effectively, clearing huge amounts of hair from bare floors and fair amounts of medium-pile carpet. It was less effective with shag carpets, as it was unable to reach dirt and dust embedded within the fibers. It was able to maneuver the legs of a chair, tiny spaces as well as the base of an IKEA wooden step stool. It was slower on floors that were not paved but it was able to recover speed and did better than other robots we have tested.
The IQ is a more suitable choice for the majority of users than the iRobot Roomba. It has a bigger dustbin and a longer battery life and is better in navigating around obstacles. It also has mopping attachments that are able to handle sticky mess. On the other hand the iRobot is built better and has fewer parts that require maintenance or replacement and incurs lower costs for recurring maintenance, and can create virtual no-go zones through its companion app. It is able to continue cleaning where it left off even if the battery runs out before it’s finished. The iRobot can also be controlled via voice commands, which is a major benefit for many users.
Eufy 11S
The RoboVac 11S eufy robot vacuum isn’t among the most features-rich models, but it provides great cleaning power at affordable prices. The RoboVac 11S is made for those who are budget conscious and don’t need a complex mapping system, or an application to control it. This robot can last for up to an hour. It includes a remote control, cleaning tool and AC power adapter.
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 aesthetic contrast to Roomba, Samsung, and Neato designs that are more industrial and utilitarian.
In our tests, the eufy 11S was very effective in removing larger particles and fine dust on hard flooring. It struggled to deep clean carpets with high and medium piles. The device is capable to hit furniture and people along its route. However, it can detect obstacles with sensors. When it comes across them, it halts and emits a loud sound so you can manually guide it around the obstacle and get back to work.
The BoostIQ mode is a great feature of the Eufy11S. It allows you to set up the robot to automatically adjust the suction strength based on the floor type and the level of dirt. It’s also easy to use the remote to direct the 11S to where you’d like it to move.
Single Room Mode is a great alternative if you have a small amount of furniture in the space you’d like to vacuum. The eufy can spend 30 minutes cleaning the space it’s assigned to.
Edge Cleaning is another option that limits the time that is spent on each area to a maximum of 20 minutes. This will increase the battery’s life. This option allows the eufy to move in a spiraling fashion cleaning edges and corners.
Miele Complete C1
The Miele Complete C1 is an excellent mid-range canister robot vacuum and a top performer on carpet. Its performance on floors that are not bare is also impressive. It is able to remove rice and other fine particles with ease. The suction power doesn’t decrease when the dirt bin is full. Its design that is allergy-friendly and sealed with air captures allergens to keep your family healthy. It comes with an onboard HEPA and self-emptying bin so you don’t need additional filters or vacuum bags.
It’s not as powerful as other models, but it’s excellent for deep cleaning and tackling staining. The two cameras on the front of the unit provide a live image feed on your smartphone, and it comes with one of the best obstacle avoidance systems we’ve ever seen. It also comes with a huge dustbin, a long running time, and a fast, bump-free clean-up.
In contrast to other robots, unlike most other robots, Complete C1 can switch between two powerheads, a standard one and a turbo head to accommodate different floor types. The turbo head is ideal for low-pile and high-pile carpeting and the standard powerhead can be used on floors that are unfinished and light rugs. It also comes with an automatic height adjustment system that enables it to adapt to different kinds of flooring without manual adjustments.
This model is bundled 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 is also easy to move and can get into difficult spots. It comes with five levels of surface adjustments and a switch that lets you turn off the brushroll to help prevent tangled hairs.
The Classic C1 also has a self-cleaning brush roll and an UtraClean mode that goes around the same area three times to ensure the most thorough cleaning and a self vacuum robot-emptying bin that can be emptied with the push of one button. The noise level of this model is greater than other models. However its powerful motor of 1,200 watts and durable construction make it worth the additional cost.
If you’re willing to spend more then the Miele Complete C3 is an excellent all-round canister robot vacuum that is more effective on carpet than the Classic C1. It is more efficient on all floor types and is more solidly constructed and comes with an HEPA filter.