Eufy C10

Pet hair on your carpets? The Eufy C10 excels here. Lab tests show it picked up 100% of flattened pet hair during testing, and it extracted 86% of embedded sand from medium-pile carpet—well above the 75% class average. For a budget robot vacuum with a self-emptying dock, those numbers are impressive.

But here’s the catch: this vacuum won’t dodge your kid’s Legos or your cat’s toys. It has no obstacle avoidance whatsoever. Clear your floors before you run it, or expect bumping.

The Price Sweet Spot

Eufy launched the C10 in Spring 2025 with an original MSRP around $480. By late 2025, it typically sells for $250-$300 on sale through Amazon, Eufy’s website, and major retailers. Walmart promotions have dropped it as low as $198. For a robot vacuum with auto-empty functionality and LiDAR navigation, that’s remarkably affordable.

What You’re Getting

The C10 measures 12.8 inches square and stands just 2.85 inches tall—slim enough to slide under most couches and beds. The self-empty dock is compact too, at roughly 10.8 by 7.5 by 8.3 inches. Combined weight out of the box runs about 12.5 pounds. Only available in black.

Suction and Airflow

Eufy advertises 4,000 Pa of suction, but independent testing tells a different story. Lab measurements found sealed suction around 0.73 kPa, below the midrange average of 0.83 kPa. Airflow tested at 11 CFM, also below the 16.4 average.

Despite these numbers, the C10 compensates with its brush roll and BoostIQ system, which automatically increases power on carpets. The deep-clean test results prove the combination works.

Battery and Runtime

The 14.4V lithium-ion battery (3200 mAh) delivers about 120 minutes of runtime on a single charge. Real-world testing shows 2-2.5 hours depending on your chosen power mode. Expect roughly 500 charge cycles over the battery’s lifespan—about 2-3 years with daily use.

Filtration and Noise

A HEPA filter and washable pre-filter trap dust and allergens. Noise levels hit around 51 dB in normal mode (roughly conversational volume), though the auto-empty cycle cranks up to 72 dB. Some owners note a high-pitched whine on boost mode.

The Self-Empty Dock

This is where the C10 punches above its weight class. The compact dock uses a 3-liter disposable bag that Eufy claims lasts 60 days. A six-pack of replacement bags costs about $19—roughly $3.17 each.

The dock simply vacuums debris from the robot’s 600 mL onboard bin when it returns. No mop washing, no brush cleaning, no fancy features beyond that single task. But for hands-free convenience at this price point, it’s hard to beat.

Navigation: Better Than Random, Short of Great

The C10 uses point-LiDAR (Eufy calls it “iPath”) to map your home before cleaning. It stores multiple floor plans and cleans in reasonably straight lines—a big upgrade from bump-and-wander budget robots.

That said, lab tests gave its navigation efficiency a 0.62 score against a 0.70 class average. Translation: it’s slightly slower and less methodical than pricier competition. Still, it’ll finish about 1,000 square feet in 58-60 minutes, which matches the category average.

What It Can’t See

Here’s where expectations need adjustment. Eufy’s marketing mentions “laser technology to detect and avoid obstacles,” which is misleading. The C10 detects walls and floors with its LiDAR and infrared sensors, but it won’t recognize cords, socks, pet toys, or small objects until it bumps into them.

Several owners report the robot repeatedly hitting dark wood baseboards because the LiDAR struggles with low-reflectivity surfaces. It backs off and retries, backs off and retries. A firmware update might help, but don’t count on it.

The C10 climbs thresholds up to 17mm (about 0.67 inches) and works fine in dark rooms since LiDAR doesn’t need visible light.

App and Smart Features

The EufyHome app (iOS/Android) connects over 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi. You can draw no-go zones, schedule cleanings, select specific rooms, and monitor progress. Voice commands through Alexa and Google Assistant work for basic start/pause functions.

Users describe the app as functional once you learn it, though not as polished as Roborock or iRobot alternatives. Map data stays local on the robot—no cloud storage required for basic operation.

Maintenance and Longevity

Day-to-day upkeep is minimal. The robot empties itself into the dock bag, so you’re only handling that every month or two. Clean the roller brush of tangled hair weekly. The brush pops out easily, though one owner complained the manual skimps on details about releasing the guard and endcaps.

Replacement Parts and Costs

• Dust bags: $18.99 for a 6-pack (official), generic 10-packs around $20
• Filters: $10.99 for a set of two
• Side brush: $4-6 each, $15 for multi-packs
• Main brush assembly: $25-30
• Battery: $39.99 for official replacement

Budget roughly $40 per year for bags and filters with typical use.

Build quality matches what you’d expect from a $300 robot—solid plastic, nothing fancy, nothing fragile. Many Eufy robots run 3-5+ years with proper care.

Pet Owners: Good News and Caveats

The C10 handles pet hair exceptionally well. That 100% pickup rate on flattened pet hair puts it in the top tier for this category. The brush roll includes a hair-detangling comb, and the HEPA filter traps dander for allergy sufferers.

Owners with shedding cats and dogs report noticeably cleaner floors. The extendable side brush (“CornerRover”) sweeps fur along edges effectively.

However, the C10 won’t detect pet accidents or avoid food bowls. Secure the floor before running. And while it handles short-to-medium pet hair beautifully, owners of long-haired breeds may need to clean the brush more frequently.

Who Should Buy This

The C10 makes sense for households that:

• Have carpeting and struggle with pet hair
• Want auto-empty convenience without paying $500+
• Have low-clearance furniture (that 2.85-inch height is genuinely useful)
• Can commit to clearing floors of clutter before each run
• Don’t need mopping capabilities

It’s less ideal for:

• Homes with lots of obstacles or cluttered floors
• Anyone expecting advanced obstacle avoidance
• People who want vacuum and mop in one device
• Very large homes (battery handles about 900 square feet per charge)

The Competition

At $250-$300 on sale, the C10 offers features typically found on pricier robots. Vacuum Wars ranked it #3 among self-empty vacuums under $300.

Against basic robots like the Eufy 11S or Roomba 600 series, the C10’s auto-empty dock and LiDAR mapping represent a significant upgrade. Against similar-priced auto-empty options like the Dreame D10 Plus Gen2, the C10 trades mopping capability for stronger carpet suction.

Want obstacle avoidance or integrated mopping? You’re looking at $500+ models like the Roborock Q5+ or stepping up to the Eufy L60 Omni.

Known Limitations

• No mopping: Strictly a vacuum. Wet messes need another solution.
• No obstacle avoidance: Bumps into everything small enough to miss with its sensors.
• Dark surface issues: LiDAR struggles with black floors and dark baseboards.
• Noise during auto-empty: 72 dB is loud—don’t schedule this at night.
• Hard floor performance: A few users report visible fine dust left behind, though lab tests show strong carpet results.

Warranty and Support

Eufy provides a 12-month limited warranty covering defects in materials and workmanship. Standard 30-day return window through most retailers. Support runs through phone and email; response times vary by user reports.

The Bottom Line

The Eufy C10 trades advanced features for affordability and focused performance. It won’t avoid obstacles, it won’t mop your floors, and its suction numbers fall below manufacturer claims. But it cleans carpets and picks up pet hair better than most robots anywhere near its price, and the auto-empty dock means weeks between thinking about it at all.

Clear your floors, set a schedule, and let it work. That’s the deal this robot offers—and for $250-$300, it’s a compelling one.

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