Robot vacuums have become our mini housekeepers, and over the past few years, they’ve only gotten more powerful, with more smart features, and in some cases, more expensive. Whether you have a crazy work schedule or a large home that needs some extra cleaning, a robot vacuum will take some of the load off your hands. Vacuums with smart features let you schedule cleaning while you’re out, control them with your voice, and even set which rooms should and shouldn’t be cleaned.
But if your home is mostly carpeting or if you have a lot of rugs laying around, you might be wondering if a robot vacuum will actually clean them, or if it’ll become more of a hassle for you to deal with (plenty of robot vacs are known for getting stuck in weird places, confused by dark flooring, or refusing to transition from hardwood floors to carpet). Read more…
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OUR TOP PICK
Shark IQ Robot Vacuum with XL Self-Empty Base
The Shark IQ is the best value for a self-emptyting robot vacuum that does double duty on carpet and has a self-cleaning brushrolll.
- Runtime: 90 minutes
- Voice control compatible?: Yes, Alexa and Google Assistant
- Suction power: 2000Pa
- Navigation: IQ Navigation with total home mapping
- App connected: Yes
- Dimensions: 19.25 x 15 x 10.2 inches
$599.99 from Amazon
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BEST FOR ALL-CARPET HOMES
iRobot Roomba i3
Homes that are mostly carpeted will appreciate the Roomba i3’s dual rubber brushes and smart sensor technology.
- Runtime: 75 minutes
- Voice control compatible: Yes, Alexa and Google Assistant
- Suction power: 10 times suction power of Roomba 600 series
- Navigation: Smart navigation and home mapping
- App connected: Yes
- Dimensions: 13.34 x 13.26 x 3.63 inches
$399.99 from Amazon
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BEST FOR THICK CARPET
iRobot Roomba s9+
The iRobot s9+ is top of its class in suction power and smart features, and would be ideal for homes with thick carpeting — if you’re willing to pay the high price for it.
- Runtime: 120 minutes
- Voice control compatible?: Yes, Alexa and Google Assistant
- Suction power: 2500Pa
- Navigation: vSLAM navigation with home mapping
- App connected: Yes
- Dimensions: 12.25 x 12.25 x 3.5 inches
$1,300 from Amazon
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BEST FOR LOW-PILE CARPETS
Neato Robotics D4 Laser Guided Smart Robot Vacuum
- Runtime: 75 minutes
- Voice control compatible: Yes, Alexa and Google Assistant
- Suction power: 1400Pa
- Navigation: LaserSmart mapping and navigation
- App connected: Yes
- Dimensions: 13.21 x 12.56 x 3.92 inches
$429.99 from Amazon
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BEST FOR HARDWOOD FLOORS TO MEDIUM-PILE CARPETS
eufy by Anker, BoostIQ RoboVac 15C MAX
Smooth transitions, strong suction, and smart controls make the Eufy RoboVac 15C MAX a strong choice for homes with hard floors and carpeting.
- Runtime: 100 minutes
- Suction power: 2000Pa
- Navigation: Bounce navigation
- App connected: Yes
- Voice control compatible: Yes, Alexa and Google Assistant
- Dimensions: 12.8 x 12.8 x 2.85 inches
$279.99 from Amazon
