If you’ve been on the fence about jumping on the robotic vacuum cleaner trend, these two robot vacuums will push you toward taking the plunge. Affordable, efficient and advanced – the Eufy RoboVac 30 and 30C offer a boatload of features once reserved for premium-priced models, including a brushless motor, a lithium-ion battery, and a triple-filtration system.
With the RoboVac 30, you get incredibly strong yet surprisingly quiet suction in a slim package. Equipped with a strong brushroll and a pair of side brushes, the RoboVac 30 can vacuum carpets, remove baseboard dust and sweep hard floors. It comes with a remote that allows you to choose from multiple cleaning modes and boundary strips for precise control over where the robot travels.
Eufy took the RoboVac 30 and added a new dimension to it. The robot vacuum not only comes with a remote but also has Wi-Fi connectivity. From setting a daily schedule to receiving status notifications, you can use your smartphone to control all of the robot’s functions. You can even give the RoboVac 30C voice commands with your smart home assistant.
Differences Between the Eufy 30 and 30C
| Eufy | Eufy 30 | Eufy 30C |
| Suction Power | 1500 Pa | 1500 Pa |
| Сleaning Area | 1292 ft2 | 1292 ft2 |
| Dust Container | 600 ml | 600 ml |
| Battery Capacity | 2600 mAh | 2600 mAh |
| Run-time | 100 min | 100 min |
| Charging Time | 300 min | 300 min |
| Hepa Filtration | no | yes |
| Rated Power | 25 W | 40 W |
| App | no | yes |
| Amazon Alexa | no | yes |
| Google Assistant | no | yes |
| Noise | 55 db | 55 db |
| Weight | 5.73 lbs | 5.95 lbs |
| Width | 12.80 in | 12.80 in |
| Height | 2.83 in | 2.83 in |
| Release | June, 2018 | Oct 2018 |
Battery and Motor
The Eufy RoboVac 30
Eufy only used quality internal components to run the RoboVac 30. This robotic vacuum cleaner contains a 14.4-volt lithium-ion battery with a 2,600 mAh capacity. With this battery, you can expect 100 minutes of working time per charge. When the battery level gets low, the RoboVac 30 self-docks to the charger.
In addition to a powerful battery, the Eufy RoboVac 30 also has a brushless motor. Since it has few moving parts, the motor produces quiet, long-lasting performance. During sound output measurements, the noise never rose above 55 decibels.
The Eufy RoboVac 30C
Lithium-ion battery power operates the 30C too. Like the 30 model, the RoboVac 30C is equipped with a 2.600 mAh, 14.4-volt lithium-ion rechargeable battery. Under normal use, the battery provides a runtime of over 1.5 hours. Bonus! Battery charging is a hands-free activity thanks to the robot’s self-docking feature.
There is a high-quality motor inside of the 30C. Brushless instead of brushed, the motor is super-quiet, generating a mere 55 decibels of sound. At this level, the noise made by the robot is akin to that of face-to-face conversation in the distance.
Conclusion: Both robotic vacuums boast a lithium-ion battery and a brushless motor. Therefore, each model is low on sound production, and they both last the same amount of time before the battery needs to be replenished. Like most robovacs, the RoboVac 30 and 30C nest themselves to their charger.
Suction
The Eufy RoboVac 30
There’s a lot of oomph behind the RoboVac 30’s suction. Pushing 1,500 pascals, there is almost nothing this robot vacuum can’t suction off the floor. If the robot’s standard amount of suction isn’t enough, you can engage max suction. Alternatively, you can set the vacuum to BoostIQ, which toggles between suction strengths as needed.
The Eufy RoboVac 30C
BoostIQ is an exciting technology designed by Eufy to make suction production intuitive. The RoboVac 30C is set to BoostIQ by default, which means it goes back and forth between standard and max suction when faced light or heavy messes. However, you can put the robot on just standard or the 1,500-pascal suction selection.
Conclusion: These robot vacuums boast Eufy’s innovative BoostIQ technology. They create 1,500 pascals of suction, and you have the choice of three suction modes. In other words, the 30 and the 30C are suction-producing champs.
Brushes
The Eufy RoboVac 30
A complete brush system is what you get with the Eufy RoboVac 30. There is a central rolling brush, which rotates to lift particles wedged deep in between carpet fibers. Plus, it has two edge-cleaning brushes that help collect debris and touch up baseboards. Eufy also includes an extra pair of side brushes should you need to replace them.
The Eufy RoboVac 30C
There are also three brushes on the RoboVac 30C – a brushroll and a pair of edge-cleaning brushes. The brushroll picks up dirt, crumbs and other debris from carpeting while the edge brushes gather dust and dirt from wall edges and bare floors. For your convenience, there is a replacement set of side brushes in the box.
Conclusion: Bare-bones robot vacuums often only have one edge-cleaning brush; some even lack a brushroll. However, these two Eufy robot vacuum cleaners have two edge-cleaning brushes and a brushroll. Therefore, both models are capable of vacuuming any flooring material.
Controls
The Eufy RoboVac 30
On the top of the robot vacuum, you’ll notice a prominent power button. Push that button, and the robot will run until it self-charges or finishes vacuuming all the floors in your house. If you want more control over where and how the robot cleans, or you just don’t feel like getting off the couch, grab the handy remote.
The Eufy RoboVac 30C
With the RoboVac 30C, you get the convenience of an infrared remote control as well as the easy-to-operate onboard power button. If you’re tech-savvy, you’ll appreciate the Wi-Fi connectivity offered by the 30C. To take advantage of this feature, install the EufyHome app to your smartphone or connect the robot to Amazon Alexa or Google Assistant.
Conclusion: Here is where the biggest difference between these robot vacuums lies. The remote that comes with the RoboVac 30 is certainly convenient. However, the option of smartphone and virtual assistant control takes that convenience to a whole new level.
Cleaning Modes
The Eufy RoboVac 30
Whether your cat flung litter out of the box again or your entire living room is in need of a vacuum, there is a cleaning mode to suit the task at hand. Spot mode takes care of small piles of debris while auto mode tells the vacuum to clean everywhere it can reach. Single-room mode vacuums one area, and edge mode tidies the edges of a room’s walls. You can also set a daily cleaning schedule or drive the robot manually.
The Eufy RoboVac 30C
Eufy gave you an array of cleaning modes from which to choose on its 30C model too. Spot mode moves the vacuum in a spiral pattern, and single-room mode does just as its name suggests. There is an edge mode for perimeter cleaning and an auto mode for whole-house vacuuming. If you want to set it and forget it, program a daily schedule. The remote and smartphone also offer manual mode.
Conclusion: These two robotic vacuum cleaners offer six cleaning modes. Auto mode comes is accessible via any means of control, but the other five modes require the use of the remote. On the RoboVac 30C, schedule, manual, edge, spot and single-room modes can also be activated with Eufy’s smartphone app.
Dirt Collection
The Eufy RoboVac 30
All the dust and dirt that the Eufy RoboVac 30 collects travel through the reinforced suction inlet until it reaches the dirt bin. With a capacity of 0.6 liters, this bin can hold a lot of debris. It also has a hinged lid to prevent dirt spills, and there are three filters inside of the bin that traps airborne allergens.
The Eufy RoboVac 30C
No matter the size of the particles, they remain inside of the RoboVac 30C until the 0.6-liter dirt bin is full. The hinged lid ensures these particles don’t spill or blow around in the air. When you open the bin, you can not only dump the debris but also access the triple-filtration system.
Conclusion: Eufy put a large-capacity dirt collector on both robot vacuums. A snap-shut lid keeps your hands dust-free, which is a thoughtful feature. Instead of just one filter, Eufy used three different types of filters to capture dust, dander, and other contaminants.
Maneuverability
The Eufy RoboVac 30
When robotic vacuum technology was in its earliest stages, collisions and falls were par for the course, but not anymore. The Eufy RoboVac 30 is equipped with nine obstacle-avoiding sensors and several drop-detecting sensors. If you decide to place some boundary strips down, the 30’s hall sensors make sure the robot won’t cross that barrier.
As the 12.8-inch-wide RoboVac 30 makes its way around your house, its treaded wheels ensure that it can plow through carpet fibers and leave hard floors mark-free. These wheels are so tough that they can handle 0.63-inch inclines, yet the robot itself is slim at 2.85 inches tall. Therefore, it can fit under most pieces of furniture.
From its sensors to its height, the RoboVac 30C is a nimble robotic vacuum. There are numerous infrared sensors on the 12.8-inch-wide 30C, which means it stops short of staircases and steers away from objects in its path. Sensors also work with the barrier strips to keep the robot out of blocked areas.
Thanks to the addition of tread, the wheels on the 30C won’t slip and slide on slick hardwoods, and they won’t destroy delicate tile. These wheels also transition smoothly from bare floor to carpeted floor with their ability to climb 0.63-inch thresholds. Plus, the robot is only 2.85 inches in height, making it one of the slimmest robot vacuums on the market to date.
Conclusion: Drop, anti-collision and boundary-detecting sensors – Each robovac has all the sensors necessary to prevent furniture and self-damage. The wheels are durable, and their height is short, helping it fit where most other robotic vacuums can’t go.
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Exceeding Expectations Every Time
Eufy seems determined to outdo itself with every new robot vacuum it releases. When the manufacturer designed the RoboVac 30C, it concentrated on control versatility by equipping the 30C with Wi-Fi connectivity. However, Eufy still included the same remote that comes with the Eufy RoboVac 30 for those who choose not to take advantage of this high-tech feature.
Since it’s hard to improve upon a 100-minute runtime and a brushless motor, Eufy made no changes to these components. Both slim-bodied robo vacs also have the same number of sensors, brushes, and filters. Their wheels are sturdy, and each one has a large-capacity dirt bin. It’s hard to imagine how Eufy could possibly soup up its next robotic vacuum, but the features on the RoboVac 30 and 30C have us waiting in anticipation.
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