The best robot vacuums for keeping your carpets fresh and dirt-free

Robot vacuums have become valuable mini housekeepers, and over the past few years, they've only become 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.

SEE ALSO: 7 of the best robot vacuums for pet hair

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 vacuums 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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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

£449.99 from iRobot

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BEST FOR MEDIUM-PILE CARPETS

Eufy RoboVac 15C

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
• Voice control compatible: Yes, Alexa and Google Assistant
• Suction power: 2000Pa
• Navigation: Bounce navigation
• App connected: Yes
• Dimensions: 12.8 x 12.8 x 2.85 inches

£269.99 from Amazon

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BEST FOR LOW-PILE CARPETS

Neato Robotics D4

Neato Robotics D4 offers smart mapping at a price that won't break the bank.

• 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

£321.01 from Amazon

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BEST FOR THICK CARPETS

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.

• 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

£1,500 from iRobot

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BEST FOR PET OWNERS

Coredy R500+

This popular robot vacuum uses a three-point cleaning system that works on hard floors and carpets to clean dirt, dust, and pet hair.

• Runtime: 120 minutes
• Voice control compatible: No
• Suction power: 2000Pa
• Navigation: Random navigation without home mapping
• App connected: No
• Dimensions: 12.79 x 12.79 x 2.83 inches

£229.99 from Amazon

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