Eureka - J15 Max Ultra

I only tested the Eureka in an attempt to make sure I was branching out from the usual suspects (Dreame, Roborock, Ecovacs, Eufy). I didn't expect much because honestly, legacy brands that try to transition to smart home always screw it up, IMO. So far, I've tested three of the J15 line. And they're not the best robovacs I've ever tested... usually higher end models inhabit that space. But I admit I was surprised by how well they performed. I found myself noticing the quiet, and this was the model that helped drill home how important that triad is under the robot. The sweep, the roller, the suction. No matter how high the Pa is, if those aren't in the right design, the suction doesn't pull enough debris. I guess my point is that it turned out to be a very reliable model, it was consistent. The razor did a very good job cutting hair so it didn't cause problems. I thought the app was very easy to use. I wasn't overwhelmed. My main complaint is that the robot is overly tall and the tower not very attractive. That's why I recommend them as much as I do. For under $500, they're an exceptional pick. (when on sale, obvs)

I literally just had this convo in a PM w someone from rtings. I do. I thought the L40 was a better robot than most Dreame models, and while I didn't find it worth the value at the original price, I do think its worth it on sale. The P10 doesn't have longevity, IMO, because I think they skimp on hardware to keep the costs down. That's my hot take, and I totally get that I'm an island (I also dislike Eufy, and people in this sub love them) but I use a different testing method than most other testers (I test in an actual home setting), and I stand by it. The thing is, in that band, the L40 is my last pick. I'd get either the J15 or 3i before I got the L40. In the end, the model you pick is likely going to be fine, regardless. you haven't tested 100 robovacs, so like a virgin on your wedding night, it's all probably gonna seem great. if you feel strongly about the P10, go for it.

3i is only new because they have been making robots for everybody else for many years. Eureka is not a new brand at all. The j15 is theirs. Eureka has been in vacuums forever. I mean I would go with the most expensive one that you can reasonably afford.

Hey. I've listed every [single price](https://www.reddit.com/r/RobotVacuums/comments/1nvsulx/every_robovac_on_sale_for_amazon_big_deal_days/) for the Big Deal Days sale, and my recommendations [per price band](https://www.reddit.com/r/RobotVacuums/comments/1nzbtex/big_deal_day_recommendations_by_price_band_these/). However, I'm getting the same questions over and over, so here's some additional context. # Best Robot for Long Hair (human or pet) Hair is the foil of all robot vacuums. It doesn't just wrap around the rollers, it also gets wrapped around the sweeps and the wheels, and while it doesn't hurt the robot, it will make it less effective, and require you to clean it more often. This isn't a problem with short haired pets (they have a different problem). Yes, having high suction is important, but it doesn't always translate to getting more debris up. In the case of long hair, nothing beats a razor cutter on the robot, and the only line that has one that I recommend is the Eureka J15 line. I like this line a lot for other reasons, too, but if you've got a long hair problem, this is the answer. There are J15s at a number of price points. [Eureka J15 Ultra](https://amzn.to/4gUYACY) [Eureka J15 Evo Ultra](https://amzn.to/42tMbQF) [Eureka J15 Max Ultra](https://amzn.to/46UkK3x) # Best Robot for Short Haired Pets Now, you have a different problem, which is sticky hair. Short hair sticks to the floor, it climbs the walls, and you need a sweep that will effectively get it off the ground and move it toward the roller, where the vacuum can capture it. The sweep plays a critical role here, and the sweeps that are most effective are large, in constant contact w the ground, and move in opposite directions. Eufy e25/e28 have the right design for this, but I don't recommend them for other reasons. The models that I've found that do this best are the 3i G10, P10 and S10. I love these models for other reasons, but those sweeps seal the deal for me on short hair. It's just a bonus that they are also the only models that can suck up cat litter without clogging. [3i G10+](https://amzn.to/48znS7N) [3i P10 Ultra](https://amzn.to/4h1Sy3y) [3i S10 Ultra](https://amzn.to/4o7hKIe) # Best Robot for Carpet If you've got a whole house of carpet, I like the Dreame X50, Dreame L40, Eureka J15 Ultra, and Switchbot K11+. That's not to say other robots suck at vacuuming, they don't. But I like these models specifically on carpet, and if you've just got one room with carpet, consider getting the K11+ for that room alone. Its cheap and great at navigating under beds, etc. [Dreame X50 Ultra](https://amzn.to/4h77Wfa) [Dreame L40 Ultra](https://amzn.to/48Rswhk) [Eureka J15 Ultra](https://amzn.to/4gUYACY) [SwitchBot Robot Vacuum K11+](https://amzn.to/4mOxq1O) # Best Robot for LVP Lots of people have LVP and want something specialized for it. In truth, there's nothing special about it. A robot good at hard floors will work for LVP. There aren't really robots that leave a lot of water behind anymore. # Best Robot for Area Rugs This is not a model specific problem, its a rug problem. Rugs have to be well anchored to the ground (a grip pad isn't going to cut it forever), and the lower the profile, the better. Think Ruggables. If a rug starts to roll up on an end, the robot is going to have trouble. If a rug has fringe, its a bad match for a robot. Even bathroom rugs are rough for robots. All that said, a robot with a lifting chassis is going to have an easier time getting onto a rug. Think X50, Saros 10/10r, CurvX. [Dreame X50 Ultra](https://amzn.to/4h77Wfa) [Roborock Qrevo CurvX](https://amzn.to/48PvS4j) [Saros 10/10r](https://amzn.to/4nyiwy5) # Best Robot for Small Spaces Get a Switchbot K11+. That is all. It's a vacuum only, but costs next to nothing, and is shockingly full of premium features. It also is a effective vacuum, getting into places no other robot can because of its size. [SwitchBot Robot Vacuum K11+](https://amzn.to/4mOxq1O) # Best Robot for Corners This doesn't exist. No robot is great at corners. In fact, most robots aren't great at the "edges" of rooms, they're mostly good at the main open area of a room. You have to let this go. The best you can do is get a robot with extending sweeps/brushes. A lot of robots have these now, and they're one of the best features. # Best Robot if You're Hellbent on a Roller Mop Everyone in this Reddit forum is convinced rollers are the end all/be all of mops. I disagree. They're fine. But if you're just absolutely determined to get one, get the Flow. Eufy's e25/e28 models were riddled with errors, and Dreame's roller mop leaks and streaks. The Flow was easily the best of the bunch. [Narwal Flow](https://amzn.to/3IxMoLX) # Best Robot for People with ADHD Also, my favorite robot. The point of a robot, for me, is autonomy. I want it to do the damn job, with as little required of me as possible. Otherwise, I might as well do the job myself. While most robots do help, they also require upkeep and new, consistent input. Change the water, change the filter, unclog it, find it where it got stuck on a cord, etc. And then, I tried the 3i S10, which i had zero expectations of, because I'd never heard of the brand. This is the robot to get if you're overwhelmed and just want the job done. It vacuums EVERYTHING without clogging. Does it silently. It mops well, and both makes its own water and sanitizes the water it recycles so you never have to change the water. It's got downsides: its effing HUGE and heavy. It looks like an exhibit at a science museum. Its expensive, and some people say it smells musty (it makes water via a dehumidifier, so that makes sense). But readers, I would marry mine. [3i S10 Ultra](https://amzn.to/4o7hKIe) \------------------------------- For some context, I [write about robovacs](https://www.reddit.com/r/RobotVacuums/comments/1l48fms/i_write_about_robot_vacuums_for_a_living_ama/) both for an online pub and my own site. I shared similar information and advice for [Prime Day](https://www.reddit.com/r/RobotVacuums/comments/1ljl8wd/prime_day_deals/), and people were generally pretty [happy](https://www.reddit.com/r/RobotVacuums/comments/1m0sjou/amanda_amanda_amanda_the_dreame_l40_is_amazing/) w the recommendations from the feedback. Feel free to ask questions. These are affiliate links, I had mod permission.

[Eureka J15 Max Ultra](https://amzn.to/46UkK3x)

My Eureka J15 has a hair cutter built into it to prevent it from getting tangled. I haven't had it for very long yet, so I can't really say if it's good or not yet. My old roomba was terrible with pet hair, it wouldn't vacuum it up at all, and would just leave logs of hair around the floor.

I have 3 poodles that don’t shed but do run in and out with dirty feet all day and a long hair cat plus a pitbull. In case you don’t know pit bulls are super shedders. That’s why they make pjs especially to contain it all. We also heat with wood which means all kinds of bits getting tracked in. I’ve used Roombas for years and still run 2. However I just got a Eureka J15 beginning of December and I am loving it so far. It’s much quieter. It is faster. And so far, unlike the Roombas, I have never had to manually clear the vacuum bin. I have run it 1-2 times a day every day since we have had it.

The Eureka J15 already does these things and is great.  Highly recommend it. Super clean floors and no chemicals needed.

It lifts its mops when transitioning floor types, and it does just fine on my floors. No it doesn’t mop carpet but I wouldn’t expect any robot to be good at deep cleaning a carpet, and adding moisture to carpet regularly is not going to be good. The J15 has done great for me, enough that I bought a second one.

Sounds like you need a new vacuum. Check out the Eureka J15. It's self-cleaning and shreds the hair when it docks. 16500 Pa of suction power also sucks every bit of hair and dust. It really made a huge difference for my place with two cats. It's like I have a wife now, but she only comes to clean twice a day.

Only thing I'm going to tell you to do is do NOT buy the J15 eureka. IF it lasted at least 3 months, I would probably recommend it, but they are complete garbage. My brother has gone through the same Fiasco with them. They're absolute junk.

Just my two cents but I really wish you didn't take pricing into consideration whatsoever. I'm on my second go-around trying to determine what robot to purchase after making the huge mistake of buying the Eureka j15. I don't care about the price. I care about does it actually do the job and is it going to last because even $800-$1000 robot that doesn't last 3 months isn't worth $50 to me

The best cost no object vac-mop is the 3i S10 I had the Eufy S1 pro and the Flagship Eureka J 15 and the 3i is better at mopping and on strong or max suction is a great vacuum. You also don’t need to deal with a disgusting dirty water tank and also has a self filling clean water tank and incredible obstacle avoidance.