Cheapest auto-empty pick — top-tier carpet and pet-hair pickup

Eufy C10

Eufy

The value champion of the entry tier: a rare auto-empty dock, LiDAR mapping, an ultra-slim body, and top-tier carpet and pet-hair pickup for ~$250. Trade-offs are real (no mop, no obstacle avoidance, pre-tidy first), but nothing near this price cleans carpet this well.

The rare budget robot that doesn't make you choose between cheap and capable. For around $250, the C10 gives you something almost nothing at this price does, a self-emptying dock, plus LiDAR mapping and an ultra-slim body that ducks under low furniture. In testing it picked up 100% of flattened pet hair and most embedded carpet grit, beating robots that cost far more. The catches are real: no mop, no obstacle avoidance so you'll tidy cords and socks first, and a loud empty cycle, but nothing near this price cleans carpet this well.

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Last reviewed Jun 21, 2026

What we like

• ✓Rare auto-empty dock at a budget price (~$250-300, often less on sale)
• ✓Top-tier carpet and pet-hair pickup — 100% of flattened pet hair and 86% of embedded carpet sand in Vacuum Wars tests
• ✓Ultra-slim 2.85 in body slides under low furniture
• ✓Point-LiDAR smart mapping with no-go zones, scheduling, and room select
• ✓Large 600 mL onboard bin and ~904 sq ft per-charge coverage
• ✓Pro-Detangle roller comb and extendable corner brush help with hair

Trade-offs

• −No mopping — strictly a vacuum
• −No obstacle avoidance — you must pre-tidy cords, socks, and toys
• −LiDAR struggles with dark/black floors and baseboards
• −Auto-empty cycle is loud (~72 dB) — don't schedule it at night
• −App works but isn't as polished as Roborock or iRobot
• −Budget robots aren't built for longevity — expect a few years with regular brush cleaning