The eufy RoboVac G30 is a basic robot vacuum. It sits alongside the newer eufy RoboVac G20 in eufy's lineup, with a more advanced mapping system but a less powerful suction motor. It can also be used without an internet connection and comes with a set of physical boundary strips that you can set up to prevent the vacuum from entering certain spaces.
Our Verdict
The eufy G30 is a decent option for bare floors. It easily sucks up small debris but struggles quite a bit when dealing with pet hair and bulky material. It comes with a set of boundary strips that you can use to prevent it from entering certain areas, and you can use it without an internet connection. It also feels decently well-built. Unfortunately, it has quite a few parts that require regular maintenance or replacement, so recurring costs are high.
- Decent build quality.
- Can be used without an internet connection.
- Comes with a set of physical boundary strips.
- High recurring costs.
- Poor pet hair cleaning performance.
- Demanding maintenance requirements.
The eufy G30 is a poor choice for low-pile carpet. It struggles to suck up pet hair as well as fine and large debris on this surface type. While it feels decently well-made, it has many parts that need regular cleaning. You also need to replace a few components periodically, so recurring costs are high. Thankfully, it does come with a set of physical boundary strips to prevent it from entering certain areas, and you can use it without an internet connection.
- Decent build quality.
- Can be used without an internet connection.
- Comes with a set of physical boundary strips.
- High recurring costs.
- Poor pet hair cleaning performance.
- Demanding maintenance requirements.
- Struggles with both fine and larger material on carpeted surfaces.
The eufy G30 is inadequate for high-pile carpet. It can struggle to climb onto this kind of surface and does a poor job of sucking up pet hair as well as fine and larger debris. Recurring costs are high, and it has many parts that need regular cleaning. On the plus side, it feels decently sturdy and has amazing battery performance.
- Decent build quality.
- Can be used without an internet connection.
- Comes with a set of physical boundary strips.
- High recurring costs.
- Poor pet hair cleaning performance.
- Demanding maintenance requirements.
- Struggles with both fine and larger material on carpeted surfaces.
The eufy G30 is bad for pet owners. It does a poor job of picking up pet hair on all kinds of surfaces and doesn't have a HEPA filter, so it isn't the best option if you suffer from serious allergies. It also has many parts that need regular cleaning and incurs high recurring costs, though it does feel decently well-made overall.
- Decent build quality.
- Can be used without an internet connection.
- Comes with a set of physical boundary strips.
- High recurring costs.
- Poor pet hair cleaning performance.
- Demanding maintenance requirements.
- No allergen-trapping HEPA filter.
The eufy G30 is a robot vacuum and isn't designed to clean stairs.
The eufy G30 is a robot vacuum that isn't meant for cleaning car interiors.
The eufy G30 is a robot vacuum and isn't designed to clean workshops.
Changelog
- Updated Dec 14, 2023: Converted to Test Bench 0.7.
- Updated Feb 21, 2023: We've updated the text in the review to account for the new tests and scoring methodology in Vacuum Test Bench 0.5 and Vacuum Test Bench 0.6.
- Updated Nov 21, 2022: We've changed the full product name to 'eufy RoboVac G30' in order for the review to encompass all model variants.
- Updated Aug 19, 2022: Converted to Test Bench 0.6.
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Differences Between Sizes And Variants
There are a few variants of the eufy RoboVac G30. We tested the 'Edge' model, and you can see its label here.
| Model Name | Tools Included | Unique Features |
|---|---|---|
| eufy Robovac G30 | 2x side brush, 2x filter | |
| eufy Robovac G30 Edge | 2x side brush, 2x filter, 2x boundary strips | Compatible with magnetic boundary strips |
| eufy Robovac G30 Verge | 2x side brush, 2x filter, 1x boundary strips | Compatible with magnetic boundary strips |
| eufy Robovac G30 Hybrid | 2x side brush, 2x filter | Has a mopping feature, also compatible with magnetic boundary strips |
| eufy Robovac G32 Pro | 1x side brush, 1x filter | Black-Friday exclusive variant of the basic eufy RoboVac G30 |
If you find another variant of this robot vacuum, let us know in the comments, and we'll update our review.
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The eufy G30 is a basic robot vacuum. It has excellent battery life, comes with a set of physical boundary strips, and has a decently long battery life. However, its cleaning performance is poor on carpets, and it struggles with bulky debris and pet hair on bare floors. It also incurs high recurring costs and has many parts that need regular cleaning. Thankfully, you can use it without an internet connection, similar to other vacuums in eufy's lineup like the eufy RoboVac 30C.
If you're looking for other alternatives, take a look at our list of recommendations of the best robot vacuums for hardwood floors, the best robot vacuums for pet hair, and the best robot vacuums for carpet.
The eufy RoboVac 11S is slightly better than the eufy RoboVac G30, though they're fairly evenly matched overall. The 11S has a larger dirt compartment and superior cleaning performance on all surface types, especially on carpeted floors. That said, the G30 Edge has a companion app and a more efficient smart-pathing navigation feature, and it comes with boundary strips, so you can prevent the vacuum from entering certain rooms. It's also a little easier to maintain.
The eufy RoboVac 15C and the eufy RoboVac G30 perform quite similarly overall, though they each have their own slight advantages. The G30 has less demanding maintenance requirements and comes with boundary markers to keep the vacuum out of certain areas. It also struggles less with bulky material like cereal. Conversely, the 15C performs better on low- and high-pile carpets and has a larger dirt compartment that doesn't need to be emptied as often.
The eufy RoboVac 25C is better than the eufy RoboVac G30. The 25C charges faster while offering similar battery life, delivers better performance on bare floors, and clears slightly more debris low- and high-pile carpets. However, the G30 uses smart pathing to navigate, resulting in superior maneuverability, and comes with a set of magnetic strips that you can use to prevent the vacuum from entering certain spaces.
The Ecovacs DEEBOT OZMO T8 AIVI is better than the eufy RoboVac G30. The Ecovacs is notably better built, incurs fewer recurring costs, has a much longer maximum battery life, comes with a mopping attachment for bare floors, and clears more debris on all floor types. It has a more advanced LIDAR mapping system too, yielding superior maneuverability and more sophisticated automation capabilities.
The eufy RoboVac G20 is better than the eufy RoboVac G30, though the vacuums are similar in design. Still, the G20 has a longer maximum battery life and delivers better overall performance on bare floors as well as low- and high-pile carpets. However, the G30 charges a little faster and comes with a set of magnetic boundary strips in the box.
The Roborock S5 is a far more versatile robot vacuum than the eufy RoboVac G30. The Roborock is better built, has superior battery performance, and cleans more effectively on all surface types. It also has a mopping attachment to clean sticky messes on bare floors, though we don't currently test for that. Meanwhile, the eufy is a little bit smaller and lighter.
The iRobot Roomba E5 is better than the eufy RoboVac G30. The iRobot is better built, is less demanding in terms of maintenance, has a larger dustbin, and delivers better performance on low- and high-pile carpets. Conversely, the eufy has a more advanced set of automation features, most notably smart-pathing and manual surface and power mode adjustment. It also includes a set of physical boundary strips that can be used to prevent the vacuum from entering certain areas.
The Roborock E4 is a superior choice to the eufy RoboVac G30 in most ways. The Roborock is better built, has a larger dirt compartment, lasts much longer off of a single charge, and maneuvers far more efficiently. It also cleans more debris on all surface types. That said, the eufy is a little smaller and lighter and comes with boundary strips to prevent the vacuum from cleaning certain areas.
The Roborock S4 is better than the eufy RoboVac G30 for most use cases. The Roborock feels better built, incurs lower recurring costs, has a longer battery life, and does a better job of maneuvering itself. It also allows you to set up virtual boundary lines or schedule cleaning sessions for individual areas via its companion app. The Roborock also delivers better performance on bare floors and low-pile carpets, but unlike the eufy, it isn't designed for use on high-pile carpets.
The Shark IQ Robot RV1001 is a better overall robot vacuum than the eufy RoboVac G30. The Shark does a better job of cleaning debris on bare floors as well as low- and high-pile carpets, feels better made, and maneuvers over obstructions like electrical cords more effectively. Meanwhile, the eufy is a little easier to maintain.
The iRobot Roomba 675 is better than the eufy RoboVac G30. The iRobot feels better built, incurs lower recurring costs, charges much faster while offering similar battery life, and delivers slightly better performance on bare floors and low-pile carpets. Conversely, the eufy comes with a set of physical boundary strips that keep it out of certain areas and clears a little more debris on high-pile carpets.
The eufy RoboVac G30 is better than the eufy RoboVac 30C. The G30 is easier to maintain, delivers better performance on all surface types, and uses a smart-pathing navigational system. On the other hand, the 30C has a larger dirt compartment that doesn't need to be emptied as often.
The iRobot Roomba i3 is better than the eufy RoboVac G30. The iRobot feels better built, charges significantly faster, maneuvers itself more effectively, has a HEPA filter, and delivers better performance across all floor types. It also has more advanced automation capabilities, with a self-emptying feature that enables it to dump debris from its internal dustbin into an external dirt compartment attached to its charging dock. It can also resume a cleaning job from where it left off if it had to recharge partway through the session. Conversely, the eufy incurs lower recurring costs.
The Wyze Robot Vacuum is better than the eufy RoboVac G30. The Wyze has better build quality, fewer parts that need to be cleaned regularly, lower recurring costs, a longer maximum battery life, and a more advanced LIDAR mapping system that allows you to set up virtual boundary markers or schedule cleaning sessions for specific rooms. It also delivers better performance on carpets. Meanwhile, the eufy has a larger dustbin and an automatic suction power adjustment feature.
The iRobot Roomba 694 is better than the eufy RoboVac G30. The iRobot feels more sturdily built, incurs fewer recurring costs, has a larger dustbin, charges much faster, maneuvers over obstructions like electrical cords with less difficulty, and delivers better performance on bare floors and high-pile carpets. Meanwhile, the eufy has an adjustable suction power setting.
The iRobot Roomba i4 is better than the eufy RoboVac G30. The iRobot is better built, recharges much faster, has an allergen-trapping HEPA filter, does a better job of maneuvering itself, and delivers better performance across all floor types.
The Roborock S7 is better than the eufy RoboVac G30. The Roborock feels better built, lasts longer on a single charge, delivers better performance on all surface types, and can climb over obstacles like high-pile rugs and power cables with less difficulty. It also has more advanced automation capabilities, with support for virtual boundary lines and scheduling cleaning sessions for individual rooms.
The yeedi vac station is better than the eufy RoboVac G30. The yeedi is better built, has less demanding maintenance requirements, maneuvers itself more effectively, performs better on carpeted floors, and lasts longer on a single charge, though the eufy charges faster. The yeedi also has a broader range of automation features, most notably its self-emptying feature. Meanwhile, the eufy is a little easier to store and incurs lower recurring costs.
The eufy RoboVac X8 is better than the eufy RoboVac G30. The X8 is better built, lasts much longer on a charge, and delivers superior performance on bare floors as well as low- and high-pile carpets. Conversely, the G30 is a little bit lighter.
The iRobot Roomba i7 is better than the eufy RoboVac G30. The iRobot is better built, charges much faster, maneuvers itself more effectively, and performs better on all surface types. It also has an even wider range of automation features, most prominently its self-emptying function, which allows it to dump any accumulated debris into an external dustbin mounted to its charging dock. Meanwhile, the eufy is smaller and incurs fewer recurring costs.
The iRobot Roomba 960 is superior in most ways to the eufy RoboVac G30. The iRobot feels substantially better made, incurs fewer recurring costs, has a much larger dirt compartment, and cleans more effectively on all surface types, with better overall maneuverability. It also charges substantially faster, though the eufy has longer maximum battery life. The eufy is also a little lighter.
Test Results
Build quality is decent. It's mostly made of hard, dense plastic, though its bumper and wheels are rubber. The top plastic surface of the vacuum has a glossy finish and features three control buttons. It feels quite sturdy overall, though its dustbin is a little flimsy. You may want to consider the eufy RoboVac X8 if you're looking for a better-built vacuum from the same manufacturer.
Out-of-the-box setup is quite simple, as all you have to do is fit the side brushes into place and plug in the dock station.
This vacuum has many parts that need periodic cleaning, though they're fairly easy to access.
- Dustbin: Removing the dustbin is a fairly effortless process, requiring only that you press the release switch. However, since it opens from the top, you need to be careful to prevent debris from spilling out the top when taking it out. You should empty it after each cleaning session.
- Brush guard: You can remove the brush guard by pressing the release tabs and pulling it out. It tends to collect a lot of pet hair. You should clear it of stuck-on debris once a month.
- Brushroll: You can access this part by flipping the vacuum over, removing the brush guard, and pulling the brushroll free of its housing. As per the manufacturer, it should be cleaned once a week with the provided cleaning tool. Unfortunately, its tightly-spaced bristles are extremely tangle prone, and you'll need to clean it after almost every cleaning session if you have a heavily-shedding pet.
- Filter: The filter is located in the dust bin lid, and you can simply lift it out of its housing. It should be cleaned once or twice a week depending on whether or not you have a pet by tapping it against a garbage bin to dislodge stuck-on debris.
- Side brush: Unlike a lot of other vacuum's side brushes that are held in place with a screw, the single side brush can simply be pulled out of its socket. You should clean it once a month by hand or with a damp cloth.
- Swivel wheel: The swivel wheel can be removed from its socket. It should be cleared of stuck-on debris or tangled hair once a month
- Sensors: You should clean the sensors of any stuck-on dust or dirt with a clean cloth or cleaning brush.
This vacuum incurs moderately high recurring costs.
- Filter: The filter should be replaced every two months. You can purchase a two-pack of filters here.
- Side brush: The side brush should be replaced every three to six months. You can find a four-pack here.
- Brushroll: The brushroll has an estimated service life of six to 12 months. While the replacement part is listed on eufy's Amazon store page, as seen here, it isn't currently available for purchase.
- Brush guard: The brush guard should be replaced every three to six months, or whenever you notice visible wear and tear. While the replacement part is listed on eufy's Amazon store page, as seen here, it also isn't currently available for purchase.
This vacuum is remarkably easy to store. It has a compact body and a low-profile charging station with room for excess power cord length.
This vacuum has a small dirt compartment. It falls some way short of the advertised claim of 0.6L and doesn't have a max fill line indicator to let you know how full it is.
- Vacuum body
- Dust bin
- Charging dock
- Charging cable
- 2x side brushes
- 2x filters
- Brushroll
- Brush guard
- 4x Adhesive tape strips
- 5x Cable ties
- Brushroll cleaning tool
- User guide
The Edge variant of this vacuum comes with all of these components, along with:
- 2x Boundary strips
Range is virtually unlimited, as long as it has room left in its dirt compartment and sufficient battery life. That said, it can't climb or descend stairs.
This vacuum is very portable. It doesn't weigh too much, making it fairly easy to carry to another room despite its lack of a carrying handle.
This vacuum delivers excellent battery performance. In its most powerful 'MAX' suction mode, it still yields more than 70 minutes of continuous runtime. If you run it in its default 'Standard' suction power mode, you can expect almost two hours of cleaning time.
The indicator light allows you to monitor the current battery status with a glance. When positioned on its dock, it changes from solid orange to solid blue once it's fully charged, which takes roughly four hours. If you want something that recharges more quickly, look at the iRobot Roomba 614. In normal operation, the light changes from solid blue to flashing blue to signal that it's returning to its charging dock. A flashing red light indicates that the vacuum has encountered an error.
This vacuum has a couple of quality-of-life features. There are four suction power modes, which you can choose between on the fly: 'Standard', which is the default, 'Turbo', 'MAX', and 'BOOST IQ'. The latter mode allows the vacuum to switch automatically between the 'Standard' and 'Turbo' suction modes depending on the detected surface type. Two different cleaning modes affect how the appliance approaches the cleaning task. 'Auto Cleaning' is the default mode, while 'Spot Cleaning' intensely cleans a small, localized area.
This vacuum doesn't have many tools. It's fitted with one side brush that pushes debris on the edges of the vacuum's cleaning path into the way of its main brushroll. A replacement side brush is included in the box, along with a cleaning tool with a hook blade to help remove stuck-on debris from these parts.
This vacuum delivers superb performance on bare floors in its 'Max' setting. It clears small debris like rice as well as bulky material like cereal without too much trouble.
This vacuum's performance on low-pile carpet is poor in its 'Max' suction mode. It struggles with fine debris like baking soda and larger debris like sand.
This vacuum has bad performance on high-pile carpet, even in its 'Max' suction mode. It has a hard time sucking up larger debris like sand or finer material like baking soda.
Pet hair pickup performance is poor. This vacuum struggles with clearing away pet hair on bare floors and carpets. To make matters worse, its brushroll is very tangle prone.
Real-world suction performance isn't especially strong compared to most conventional manually-operated vacuums, with the eufy G30's suction inlet positioned too high above the ground to generate a tight seal on bare surfaces. However, it's reasonably potent for a robot vacuum in this price range, though this does little to improve its deep-cleaning performance on carpets and in cracks and crevices.
This vacuum makes remarkably little noise while running. You'll hear what people nearby are saying even when the vacuum is in its most powerful 'MAX' suction mode.
This vacuum is reasonably effective when it comes to maneuvering itself. In its 'Auto-Cleaning' mode, it maps out the room before it starts cleaning it. While it does use smart-pathing to plot a route, obstructions like tables and chairs can throw it off its organized cleaning pattern and cause it to veer in unexpected directions. It also struggles to climb onto high-pile rugs, and tassels and electrical cords get stuck underneath it. Thankfully, it's small enough to easily navigate under tables and couches.
This vacuum does a terrible job of sealing in fine particles. Airflow seems to bypass any post-motor filtration, resulting in allergens escaping from small panel gaps.
This vacuum does a poor job of cleaning cracks compared to manually-operated vacuums due to its low real-world suction force. However, its performance in this regard is pretty unremarkable for a robot vacuum. It can clean very shallow crevices, like grout lines on a tile floor, but struggles with anything deeper than that.
Most variants of this vacuum, including the Edge model we tested, have no stain-clearing capability. You'll want to step up to the pricier G30 Hybrid, which has a mop cloth to pick up stains.
Most variants of this vacuum, including the Edge model we tested, can't be used to clear liquid spills. That said, the G30 Hybrid can clear away very small amounts of water using absorbent mopping cloths, though it isn't designed to suck up spills.
This vacuum has a decently broad suite of physical automation features. The Edge and Verge models come with physical boundary strips that you can use to keep the vacuum from entering certain areas, unlike the eufy RoboVac 15C. While you miss out on a couple of options without its companion app, the vacuum can function without an internet connection.
With the EufyHome companion app, you can schedule cleaning times, check cleaning session history, change suction power and cleaning modes, and even remotely pilot it with directional buttons. Unfortunately, it doesn't support virtual boundary lines.