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Eufy C10 Review: Powerful Carpet Suction on a Budget

The Eufy C10 is among the least-expensive robot vacuums that ships with a bagged auto-empty dock. Add its 2.85-inch height (nearly an inch slimmer than the class average) and a few welcome app features, and it promises more than the typical entry-level bot. We bought one and ran it through our official Vacuum Wars tests to see how it actually performs.

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Eufy C10 Robot Vacuum at the Vacuum Wars Studio

The Eufy C10 robot vacuum features a self-emptying station with a 3 L dust bag that only needs replacing about every 60 days. Its ultra-slim 2.85-inch profile allows it to reach under low-clearance furniture, while the proprietary CornerRover arm ensures seamless edge-to-edge cleaning in hard-to-access corners. With a powerful 4,000 Pa suction motor and rolling brush, the C10 effectively lifts pet hair, dirt, and crumbs from various floor types, and its point laser navigation system maps and follows optimized cleaning paths for comprehensive coverage throughout your home. See additional info

Price as of July 2, 2025

Auto Empty Station: Self Empties Debris

Hardware: Auto Extending Side Brush for Hard to Reach Areas | 17mm Threshold Crossing | Removes Hair from Brush Roll

Performance: Carpet Boost Settings

Mapping / Navigation: Multi Level Maps | Virtual Barriers and No Go Zones

ScoresEufy C10Average Robot Vacuum Tested
Vacuum Wars Overall2.43

2.80

Features2.82

3.63

Mopping Performance0

2.73

Obstacle Avoidance0

3.44

Pet3.09

2.87

Navigation4.06

3.00

Battery2.12

2.27

Performance3.62

3.59

Official Battery Life: 120 MinutesNavigation Type: iPath LiDAR
Official Suction Power: 4000 PaDust Bin Size: 600 ml
Obstacle Avoidance Type: N/AObjects Recognized: N/A
Multi Level Maps: YesVirtual Barriers: Yes
Detergent Capacity: N/ADisposable Bag: 3L
The Eufy C10 with its auto-empty dock
The Eufy C10 with its auto-empty dock © Vacuum Wars

At a Glance

SpecEufy C10Class Average
Height2.85 in3.8 in
Internal dustbin600 mL388 mL
Dock bag capacity3 L (≈ 60 days)

Eufy C10 Pros

The Eufy C10 is a vacuum-only model with no mop or water tank, which is getting harder to find as more brands adopt combination mop-vacuums at all price tiers.

The Eufy C10 is a vacuum-only model
The Eufy C10 is a vacuum-only model © Vacuum Wars

Auto-Empty Dock

Without water tanks and mopping hardware, the Eufy C10 has room for a 600 mL on-board dustbin, well above the segment’s 388 mL norm. This means it requires fewer trips back to the dock to empty. With a 3L disposable bag in the dock, Eufy claims that the average user will have up to 60 days before they need to change the bag. 

The Eufy C10 empties its dustbin into a 3L bag in the dock
The Eufy C10 empties its dustbin into a 3L bag in the dock © Vacuum Wars

What makes this stand out is how rare auto-emptying docks are at the budget level; matching docks on competitors that cost more, and many budget bots skip the feature entirely. With a sale price that is often below $300, the auto-empty dock is truly a pro, and one of the C10’s biggest value wins.

Exceptional Carpet Pickup

The C10 was a powerhouse on rugs and carpet. In our deep-clean test, where we embed sand and grit into medium-pile carpet, it extracted 86% of the sand, given it the top seventh score we’ve tested.

The Eufy C10 was very successful in our carpet deep clean test, removing 86% of embedded sand in carpet, above the average of 75%
The Eufy C10 was very successful in our carpet deep clean test, removing 86% of embedded sand in carpet, above the average of 75% © Vacuum Wars

Pet hair performance is just as strong: when we flattened 2.5-inch pet hair into medium-pile carpet the C10 lifted 100% of the pet hair, a feat only a handful of bots have matched.

The Eufy C10 removed 100% of flattened pet hair in our independent test
The Eufy C10 removed 100% of flattened pet hair in our independent test © Vacuum Wars

Low-Profile Design

At only 2.85 inches tall, the Eufy glides under toe-kicks, sofas, and platform beds that stop bulkier robots in their tracks. For perspective, the average robot stands 3.8 inches high and the Roomba 105 Vac rises to 4.1 inches, meaning the C10 can reach dust zones most competitors never touch.

The Eufy C10 has a remarkably low profile, standing at just 2.85 inches tall to better reach under low furniture
The Eufy C10 has a remarkably low profile, standing at just 2.85 inches tall to better reach under low furniture. Images Eufy © Vacuum Wars

Extending Side Brush

Most entry-level robot vacuums rely on a fixed, single-arm side brush that can only flick debris a short distance into the suction path. The Eufy C10 upgrades that basic design with an extending side brush that reaches into corners to sweep debris the robot would not otherwise reach. Because extending mechanisms are typically reserved for higher-end robots, seeing one on a budget model is a pleasant surprise; it gives the C10 a measurable advantage with coverage.

The Eufy C10's extending side-brush for better corner coverage is a special feature often only seen in higher-tier robot vacuums
The Eufy C10’s extending side-brush for better corner coverage is a special feature often only seen in higher-tier robot vacuums © Vacuum Wars

App Features

Even though the C10 navigates with a single point-laser sensor instead of a full LiDAR turret, its companion app is surprisingly capable. Owners can create no-go zones, set up room-by-room or spot-zone cleans, save multi-floor maps, and trigger runs through major voice assistants. That’s a feature set many pricier combination mop-vac models still lack.

App FeatureEufy C10
Controls
Wi-Fi connectivity
Amazon Alexa / Google Assistant
On-board virtual assistantsX
Mapping & Navigation
Multi-level maps
Individual-room settings
Custom cleaning sequence
Virtual barriers / no-go zones
No-mop zonesX (vacuum-only model)
Zone (spot) cleaning
Room-select cleaning
Quick (map-only) run
Recharge & Resume
3-D mappingX
Performance Tweaks
Carpet Boost (auto suction)
Dirt-detect sensorsX
The Eufy app has a lot of mapping abilities available to the C10
The Eufy app has a lot of mapping abilities available to the C10 © Vacuum Wars
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Eufy C10 Average Performance

Average Battery Efficiency

The C10’s measured battery efficiency is 1.36 square meters for each percent of battery power, well above the Roomba 105 Vac’s 0.78 square meters and slightly above the 1.31 class average.

The Eufy C10 showed a battery efficiency of 1.36 square meters per percent of battery power
The Eufy C10 showed a battery efficiency of 1.36 square meters per percent of battery power © Vacuum Wars

In practice that translated to an estimated 904 sq ft of floor coverage on a single charge during our mixed-floor test, though real-world results will vary with layout and power mode.

If the bot can’t finish in one go, its built-in Recharge & Resume feature tops the battery up and then automatically completes the job.

Battery-related metricEufy C10Class Average
Battery-use efficiency ( sq m / % battery )1.361.31
Estimated floor area on one charge904 sq m1,015 sq m

Floor Runs

When we clocked how long the robot took to clean our floor plan, the Eufy C10 took 58 minutes, almost the same as the 60 minute average. In other words, the C10’s single point-laser system plots a route that’s slightly less direct than LiDAR rivals but still finishes an average-size floor on roughly the same timetable as most bots in its class.

The Eufy C10 took around the average amount of time (58 minutes to the average of 60) to clean our floor plan
The Eufy C10 took around the average amount of time (58 minutes to the average of 60) to clean our floor plan © Vacuum Wars

7 Inch Hair Test

In our 7-inch hair-tangle test (which measures how much long hair wraps around the brush) the Eufy C10 tangled 37% of the test hair. That’s almost identical to the 38% class average and dramatically better than the 79% recorded by the Roomba 105 Vac.

The Eufy C10 scored a near-average 37% hair tangles in our 7 inch hair tangle test
The Eufy C10 scored a near-average 37% hair tangles in our 7 inch hair tangle test © Vacuum Wars

Eufy C10 Cons

Suction and Airflow

Bench measurements put the C10 at 0.73 kPa and 11 CFM, both shy of the class averages (0.83 kPa and 16.4 CFM, respectively). The shortfall is mitigated in practice by an effective brush roll and Eufy’s Boost IQ system. Boost IQ automatically cranks up power on carpet and was extremely effective in our carpet test, but those interested in raw specs will note the gap.

The Eufy C10's suction and airflow were lower than average, but this did not hamper its ability to clean, especially on carpet
The Eufy C10’s suction and airflow were lower than average, but this did not hamper its ability to clean, especially on carpet © Vacuum Wars
Bench-test metricEufy C10Class average
Sealed-suction (kPa)0.730.83
Airflow (CFM)1116.4

Below-Average Navigation Efficiency

With a single point-laser sensor the C10 plots a route less methodically than robots with a more robust LiDAR navigation, scoring 0.62 on our navigation scale versus a 0.70 category average. That makes it a touch slower and more circuitous, yet it still completed our floor plan in a near-average score, which was not bad for such a simple navigation design. The real-world impact should be minor unless you have an especially large floor plan.

The Eufy C10 is a little below average in navigation efficiency, but was better than expected considering how rudimentary the technology is
The Eufy C10 is a little below average in navigation efficiency, but was better than expected considering how rudimentary the technology is © Vacuum Wars

No obstacle avoidance

Lastly, while we would not expect it on a robot in this price range, the Eufy C10 does not have any obstacle avoidance technology. The C10 relies on its point-laser mapping to observe no-go zones and walls and bump sensors to turn at heavy obstacles, but it lacks the front cameras or 3-D lasers that let premium bots steer around clutter. If you leave cords, socks, or pet toys on the floor, the robot will not sense them before running into them or over them, so plan on a quick tidy-up before each run.

The Eufy C10 has no obstacle avoidance sensors, so pre-tidying the floor of cables and toys will be necessary © Vacuum Wars
AreaResultTake-away
Obstacle avoidanceNoneYou’ll need to pick up cords, socks, and pet toys first.
Raw suction & airflow0.73 kPa / 11 CFMBelow average, but its brush roll and Boost IQ compensate well on carpet.
Navigation efficiency0.62A shade slower and less methodical than LiDAR bots, though it still finished a cleaning run in 58 min (just two minutes shy of average).

Verdict

If you don’t need mopping or obstacle cameras, the Eufy C10 offers a rare combo at this price: auto-empty convenience, top-tier carpet suction, ultra-slim clearance, and solid app control. Its raw suction numbers won’t wow people interested in granular specs, and you must pre-tidy floors, but for households with lots of carpet and a tight budget, it’s a good value option.

Without a mop or obstacle avoidance, the C10 currently sits at #60 on the full Vacuum Wars robot vacuum list and #3 on our robot vacuums under $300 list (which can change if the price of the robot changes).

For broader options—including our Top 20 overall picks and other standout budget vacuum under $600—check our frequently-updated list on our website.

The Eufy C10 performed well enough to appear on our budget vacuum list at the time of its testing
The Eufy C10 performed well enough to appear on our budget vacuum list at the time of its testing © Vacuum Wars

Is the Eufy C10 a good robot vacuum for carpet and pet hair?

Yes. In Vacuum Wars’ lab tests the Eufy C10 removed 86% of embedded sand from medium-pile carpet and lifted 100% of flattened 2.5-inch pet hair—scores that place it in the top tier of all robot vacuums we’ve measured.

How does the Eufy C10 compare to the Roomba 105 Vac?

Both are vacuum-only models with 3-liter auto-empty docks, but the Eufy C10 is a more than an inch slimmer (2.85 in vs 4.1 in), and covers more floor per charge (904 sq ft vs 629 sq ft). The Roomba edges ahead in raw suction specs, yet the C10 outperformed it in our independent deep-clean and pet-hair pickup tests.

Does the Eufy C10 have mopping or obstacle-avoidance cameras?

No. The C10 focuses strictly on vacuuming and uses a single point-laser sensor for smart mapping. It lacks both mop hardware and dedicated obstacle-avoidance cameras, so you’ll want to clear cords, socks, and toys before each run.

How often do I need to empty or replace the dust bag in the C10’s dock?

The Eufy C10’s dock uses 3-liter sealed bags that Eufy says can go up to 60 days before replacing. Actual intervals vary with home size, foot traffic, and shedding pets, but it’s far less frequent than emptying a bin after every cycle.

What app features come with the Eufy C10 robot vacuum?

Through the EufyHome app you can save multi-floor maps, draw no-go zones, schedule room-by-room or zone cleans, trigger Boost IQ carpet mode, and start jobs via Amazon Alexa or Google Assistant. Recharge & Resume is built in, so the robot tops up and finishes automatically if a job runs long.

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