eufy C10

The C10 vacuums without mopping, with a dock that only empties the dust bin into a 3-litre bag: the manufacturer says it only needs replacing every 60 days. The robot finds its way with a point laser and multi-infrared sensors, which let it avoid obstacles with no camera and no microphone on board: it records no images or audio of the home.

It stands 7.2 cm tall, a height meant to fit under low furniture and beds. The widened side brush helps it reach into corners, and the manufacturer states the 4,000 Pa suction is suited to short and medium pet hair; for long hair or heavier dirt loads the manufacturer itself states lower performance. It connects only to 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi and is controlled through the eufy app, as well as Amazon Alexa or Google Assistant via a separate smart device.

Without a mopping function, there are no pads to clean and no water tanks to fill: upkeep is limited to periodically clearing the side brush and replacing the station's bag. It suits someone who wants a robot that vacuums on its own for weeks, without also taking on floor mopping.