The 5 Best Robot Vacuums for Carpets, Tested and Reviewed

Best Overall Robot Vacuum for Carpet

iRobot Roomba 694 Robot Vacuum

$275 at Amazon


$219 at Walmart


$275 at Home Depot

Roombas are probably the most well-known robot vacuums, so it’s no surprise that the 694 model earned the top spot on our list. We found this robot vac to be very simple to set up, and we put it to work right away on the carpet where it did an excellent job of picking up pet and human hair. It swept up all the spilled Cheerios after just one or two passes, and it even impressed us with its ability to suck up sand from the rug—making it great for anyone who lives near the beach. 

After six months of testing in real-world conditions, this robot vacuum became our go-to recommendation for people who want a streamlined cleaning routine. It helped us stay on top of regular vacuuming, is consistently effective at cleaning, and is easy to empty. We use it weekly and are still shocked by how much dirt and grime it picks up every time. 

We also found that the Roomba 694 moves around chair legs easily, so you won’t have to worry about how well it maneuvers around furniture. However, you’ll want to keep stray items out of its way—it “ate” a pair of socks and went right through the pile of chocolate pudding during our Lab tests. Still, this isn’t surprising considering the lower price, and when it came to more solid obstacles, we found that it was quite agile and moved very quickly. A glance at the instructions was all it took to easily remove the dustbin.

The Roomba 694 isn't too noisy when it’s working on your floors, but you might want to refrain from using it during naptime if you've got little ones. Aside from connecting to WiFi, there aren't any extra features, though the basic ones that are present perform very well. This robot vacuum isn’t perfect at transitioning from the edges of a rug to hardwood floors, but we think its ability to suck up hair, cereal, and sand from carpet still makes this an excellent device.

Dimensions: 13.4 by 3.5 inches | Dustbin Capacity: 0.35 liters | Battery Life: 90 minutes | WiFi Connectivity: Yes | Smart Home Connectivity: Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant