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The Best Robot Vacuum For CarpetThere's a robot for every carpet type, whether it's high-pile or low-pile. These intelligent appliances can 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 can also boost suction power to tackle dirtier surfaces.iRobot Roomba 694The iRobot Roomba is a basic robot vacuum that performs well on both floors that are unfinished and floor carpets with a low pile. It has a decent suction and can clean most debris, however it has trouble with larger debris like rice or sand. It also does a decent job of cleaning pet hair but it's not immune to tangling like high-end Roomba models, such as the I6 or j7.The Roomba is easy to use. It has a trio of buttons on its top cover: 'Clean' launches an entire cleaning cycle and 'Dock' allows it to be put back in its charging station and 'Spot Clean' activates a targeted clean. It can be controlled via an app for smartphones which lets you schedule or stop/start cycles, as well as alter settings. You can also pair it with smart home devices such as Alexa or Google Assistant for voice-controlled operation.This vacuum is slower than the others, however it's still able get into the most crevices and corners. It has a huge dust bin which is ideal for reducing the frequency with which you need to empty it. It is compatible with digital mapping and virtual barriers, which lets you make the robot avoid certain areas or stop cleaning completely to stop it from getting stuck.Although it's not the top model for its price but it's far superior to other options. The Roborock E4 has a better cleaning performance than the Roomba 694, and it can clean both carpets with low pile as well as bare. It also follows a more efficient cleaning path and has longer battery life. It is also more durable, has fewer components that require regular maintenance, and costs less over its lifetime and charges faster than 694.It's also worth taking a look at other, more premium models within the iRobot line, like the 981 or the v7. The 981 and v7 are more expensive but offer significant improvement in cleaning efficiency, both on bare and low pile floors. They also have a bigger dirt compartment and charge faster, move more easily, and are more a breeze to pair with smart home devices.Shark RV1001AE IQThis budget self-emptying robot vacuum cleaner does an excellent job on carpets with a low pile and hard flooring. 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 from carpets in the middle of the pile. The IQ has a small footprint and a self-emptying function. If you'd like to change the floor levels or set no-go areas, you'll need to manually reset the map.The IQ's app comes with advanced mapping and automation capabilities but it's missing no-go zones, which are available on iRobot models. The smart-pathing technology allows for greater maneuverability and the high-pile mode of its carpet cleaning mode is effective however it can be stuck on rug tassels.In our tests, we found that the IQ handled pet hair with ease. It was able to remove the majority of hair on bare floors, and a fair amount of medium-pile rug. It was less effective on shag carpet, where it struggled to get at dirt and dust that was embedded in the fibers. It was able to maneuver chair legs, 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 better than the other robots we tested.The IQ is a better choice than the iRobot Roomba 694 for most applications. It has a bigger dustbin and a longer battery lifespan, and is better at navigating around obstacles. It comes with a mopping tool that can clean up sticky mess. On the other side, the iRobot feels better-built, has fewer parts that require replacement or maintenance and has lower recurring costs, 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 is out before it has finished. The iRobot can also be controlled via voice commands, which is a big plus for many users.Eufy 11SThe RoboVac 11S robotic vacuum isn't among the most features-rich models, but it provides excellent cleaning power for a low cost. It's designed for those who don't require a complicated mapping system or an app to control the device. The robot is able to last for more than an hour. It comes with the remote control, cleaning tool, and AC power adapter.The 11S is slim and sleek with a tempered glass upper deck that is covered with plastic, which is finished to appear like brushed aluminum. It's a nice change from the industrial and utilitarian designs of Roomba, Samsung and Neato.The eufy11S did well in our tests at removing larger debris and fine dust from hard flooring. However, it struggled to give high and medium pile carpeting an effective deep clean. It also has a tendency to smack into furniture and people that are in its path, but it's able to detect those obstacles using sensors. It ceases and emits a loud sound when it comes across an obstruction. Then, you can manually steer the device around it and get it to work again.The BoostIQ mode is another great feature of the eufy11S. It allows you to set up the robot to automatically adjust the suction strength based upon the type of floor and the amount of the mess. It's also easy to use the remote to direct the 11S in the direction you'd like it to go.If you don't have many furniture in the area you're looking to vacuum, Single Room Mode is an excellent option. The eufy is capable of spending up to 30 minutes cleaning the area it is assigned.Edge Cleaning is another option that can limit the time spent on each area to just 20 minutes. This will increase battery life. If you select this option the eufy moves in a spiral taking care of edges and corners to ensure a clean.Miele Complete C1The Miele Complete C1 canister robot is a top mid-priced vacuum cleaner that excels on carpet. Its performance is also great on floors that are not bare. It can remove small particles like rice effortlessly and doesn't lose suction power even when its dirt bin gets full. Its air-sealed and allergy-friendly design traps allergens and keep your family healthy. It comes with an onboard HEPA filter and a self-emptying dustbin, which means you won't need to purchase additional filters or a separate vacuum bag.It's not as powerful as other models, but it's excellent for deep cleaning and fighting stains. The two cameras on the front of the unit provide live feeds of images on your smartphone, and it features one of the most effective obstacle avoidance systems we've seen. It has a large bin, an extended runtime and an easy, bump-free clean-up.In shark self emptying robot vacuum to other robots, unlike most other robots, Complete C1 can switch between a standard powerhead and a turbo head to accommodate different floor types. The turbo head is ideal for carpeting with high-pile or low-pile, while the standard powerhead is great on floors that are unfinished and light rugs. It also features an automatic height adjustment system, which lets it easily adapt to different kinds of flooring, without manual adjustments.The model comes with a SBD 285-3 Classic Combination Floorhead that can handle both hard floors and medium-pile carpeting. The powerhead can be easily moved and reach difficult spots. It has five different surface adjustments as well as a switch that stops the brushroll to prevent hairs getting caught in knots.The Classic C1 has a self cleaning brush roll and the UtraClean Mode that can clean the same area up to three times, and a self-emptying bin that can be emptied by pressing a single button. Its sound level is slightly higher than that of other models, but its powerful 1,200-watt motor as well as robust construction make it worth the extra expense.If you're willing to spend an extra amount then the Miele Complete C3 canister robot vacuum is an excellent all-around robot vacuum. It is more effective on carpets than the Classic C1. It has a better performance on all types of floors, feels more solidly built, and includes an HEPA filter.