The Best Robot Vacuum For Carpet Case Study You'll Never Forget
The Best Robot Vacuum For CarpetNo matter if you have a low or high-pile carpet, there's a robot vacuum for you. These smart appliances will navigate your home in a way that is automated and pick up dirt and clean under furniture.
Many have advanced features like mapping, which helps them navigate your home and recall furniture positioning. They also can increase the suction power to take on dirtier surfaces.
iRobot Roomba 694
The Roomba by iRobot is an entry level robot vacuum that works well on both bare flooring and floor carpets with a low pile. It has a good suction and is able to clean up most debris, though it isn't able to handle larger particles like rice or sand. It also does a good job at cleaning pet hair however it isn't resistant to tangling like the high-end Roomba models like the I6 or j7.
The Roomba 694 is easy to use. It features three buttons on the top cover. 'Clean,' which initiates a cleaning session, 'Dock,' which puts it in its charging station and 'Spot,' which activates the targeted cleaning. You can control it via an app for smartphones that lets you to schedule cycles, stop and start them and adjust settings. You can also connect the device with smart home devices such as Alexa or Google Assistant to control it through voice.
This vacuum is slower than others, but it's still able get into the most crevices and corners. It has a big bin, which makes it easier to empty. It is compatible with virtual barriers and digital mapping, which allow you to restrict it to certain areas or even stop cleaning completely if you want to keep it from getting stuck on something.
While it's not the best model for its price, it's better than many other alternatives. The Roborock E4 has a better cleaning performance than the Roomba 694 and it is able to clean both carpets with low pile as well as bare. It also follows an efficient cleaning route and has a longer battery life. It also feels more durable and has fewer components that require regular maintenance, costs less to maintain over its life and charges faster than the 694.
It's also worth taking a look at other models that are more expensive in the iRobot range, such as the 981 or the v7. The 981 and v7 are more expensive but have significant improvements in cleaning performance, 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 up with smart home devices.
Shark RV1001AE IQ
This self-emptying robot with a budget does an okay job on hard floors and carpets with a low pile. Its combo brush reaches into edges and corners, and it automatically boosts suction when it senses carpet. It also does an excellent job of cleaning dirt on carpets in the middle of the pile. The IQ has a tiny footprint and also a self-emptying function. However, if you wish to alter the floor level on the map, or set no-go zones you'll have to manually reset it in order to do so, which is a bit of trouble.
The IQ app offers some advanced mapping and automated functions, however it isn't equipped with no-go zones. These are only available on iRobot robots. The smart-pathing technology permits for better maneuverability and the high-pile feature of its carpet cleaning mode is effective but it could get stuck on rug tassels.
In our tests, the IQ was able to handle pet hair with ease, removing huge amounts of debris from floors with no flooring and fair amounts on medium-pile carpet. It was less effective with shag carpets, as it had a hard time reaching dirt and dust buried within the fibers. It did a decent job of navigating the legs of chairs and tight spaces, as well as the base of a wooden IKEA step stool. It was a bit slower on flooring that was not fully covered but it was able to recover speed and performed better than other robots that we evaluated.
The IQ is a more suitable option for the majority of users than the iRobot Roomba. It has a bigger dustbin and a longer battery lifespan and is more adept at navigating around obstacles. It also has mopping attachments that are able to deal with sticky debris. The iRobot is, on the other hand feels more sturdy and has less components that require replacement or maintenance, incurs less ongoing costs, and can even create virtual no go zones using its companion app. It can continue cleaning where it left off even if the battery runs out before it has finished. The iRobot can also be controlled with voice, which can be an enormous benefit for many users.
Eufy 11S
The RoboVac 11S robotic vacuum isn't one of the most feature-rich models, but it provides great cleaning power at an affordable price. It's a budget-friendly option for buyers who don't require a complex mapping system or an app to control the device. The robot can run for more than an hour and comes with the remote, a cleaning tool, AC power adapter, charging base and extra filters.
The 11S is slim and sleek, and features a tempered-glass upper deck that appears like the brushed appearance of aluminum. It's a nice change from the utilitarian and industrial designs of Roomba, Samsung and Neato.
In our tests, the eufy 11S was extremely effective at removing larger debris and fine dust on hard floors. However, it was unable to give high and medium pile carpets sweep and mop robot a thorough clean. The device is also prone to smack into furniture and people in its path however, it is able to detect these obstacles using sensors. When it comes across them, it halts and emits an alarm so that you can manually guide it through the obstacle before getting back to work.
Another fantastic feature of the eufy11S is its BoostIQ mode that lets you set the robot to automatically adjust the strength of its suction to match the floor type and the amount of mess. The remote control makes it simple to direct the 11S to your desired area.
Single Room Mode is a great alternative if you have a small amount of furniture in the space you want to vacuum. The eufy is capable of spending up to 30 minutes cleaning the area it is assigned.
You can also select Edge Cleaning, which restricts the amount of time in each area to 20 minutes to ensure optimal 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 robot vacuum that is a top performer on carpet. Its performance is also exceptional on floors that are not bare. It can remove rice and other small particles with ease. The suction power doesn't decrease when the dirt bin is full. Its air-sealed design and allergy-friendly design traps allergens and keep your family healthy. It comes with an onboard HEPA filter and a self-emptying bin, so you don't need additional filters or a separate vacuum bag.
It's not as powerful as more expensive models, but it's still great for tackling stains and deep cleaning. It comes with two cameras in front that provide a live feed to your smartphone. It also has one of the most advanced obstacle avoidance systems. It has a huge 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 the standard head and turbo head for various kinds of flooring. The turbo head is ideal for carpeting with high-pile or low-pile and the standard powerhead works well on floors that are unfinished and light carpets. It also features an automatic height adjustment system that allows it to adapt to various types flooring without manual adjustments.
This model comes with the SBD 285-3 Classic Combination Floorhead, which can be used on both carpets with a hard surface and carpets with a medium pile. The powerhead is also easy to maneuver and can reach tough spots. It comes with five levels of surface adjustment and an off-brush switch to avoid hairs getting caught in tangles.
The Classic C1 has a self cleaning brush roll as well as it has a UtraClean Mode that can clean the same area up to three times and a self-emptying dustbin that you can empty by pressing a button. The noise level of this model is higher than other models. However its powerful motor with 1,200 watts of power and sturdy construction justify the additional cost.
If you don't mind spending an extra amount it is the Miele Complete C3 canister robot vacuum is a fantastic all-purpose robot vacuum. It is more effective on carpets than the Classic C1. It performs better on all types of floors and is more solidly constructed, and includes an HEPA filter.