eufy 11S Max vs eufy Auto-Empty C10
Researched by Riley Hart · prices checked Nov 4, 2026
As of Nov 4, 2026, the eufy 11S Max costs $280 and the eufy Auto-Empty C10 costs $480, so the eufy 11S Max is $200 cheaper. The eufy 11S Max has a published review score and ranks #5 in our robot vacuums ranking; the eufy Auto-Empty C10 is not scored yet. Pick the eufy 11S Max for small apartments with low furniture. Pick the eufy Auto-Empty C10 for tidy homes with low furniture and pets that shed. The eufy 11S Max wins 2 of 5 points we can measure (2 tied).
Who wins, point by point
The eufy 11S Max wins 2 of 5 points we can measure (2 tied). Built from today's prices, the specs and independent tests for these two robots.
| 11S Max | Auto-Empty C10 | Winner | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price today | $280 | $480 | 11S Max |
| Suction | 2,000 Pa | 4,000 Pa | Auto-Empty C10 |
| Runtime per charge | 100 min | 58 min (tested) | 11S Max |
| Onboard bin | 600 mL | 600 mL | Tie |
| Robot height (fits under furniture) | 2.85 in | 2.85 in | Tie |
- You want to spend less (saves $200)
- You care most about runtime per charge (100 min vs 58 min (tested))
- Best for small apartments with low furniture
- You care most about suction (4,000 Pa vs 2,000 Pa)
- Best for tidy homes with low furniture and pets that shed
- Suction
- 2,000 Pa max
- Navigation
- Infrared sensors
- Mopping
- No
- Runtime
- Up to 100 min on hard
Ultra slim no app robot vacuum for under $200
Full eufy 11S Max review, pros and cons →- Suction
- 4,000 Pa
- Navigation
- Point laser
- Mopping
- No
- Runtime
- 120 min
2.85 inch slim robot vacuum with a 60 day bagged auto empty dock
Full eufy Auto-Empty C10 review, pros and cons →Side by side
| eufy 11S Max | eufy Auto-Empty C10 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $280 | $480 |
| 3 year cost | $280 | $480 |
| Our score | 9.0/10 | Not scored yet |
| Rank in Floors | #5 | #64 |
| Status | on sale | on sale |
| Warranty | 12 months (eufy US store) | Hassle free warranty listed by eufy with no length shown on the product page |
| Suction | 2,000 Pa max with BoostIQ automatic carpet boost; 1,300 Pa on the plain 11S (eufy) | 4,000 Pa (eufy); Vacuum Wars measured 0.73 kPa sealed suction against a 0.83 kPa average |
| Navigation | Infrared sensors and bump navigation with no mapping; TechHive and The Ambient describe it driving straight and turning when it hits things | Point laser plus infrared sensors, no LiDAR turret (eufy); Ideal Home found mapping worked but missed a room on the first run |
| Obstacle avoidance | No object recognition; The Ambient found it chokes on cables and wedges between chairs | No front camera or obstacle sensor; Vacuum Wars says it relies on bump sensors, and Ideal Home saw it hit chair legs and push toys |
| Mopping | No | No, vacuum only |
| Self empty | No, you empty the bin by hand | Yes, 3 L bag, about 60 days per bag (eufy); Ideal Home measured its bag as 2.5 L |
| Dock features | Charging dock only | Auto empty and charging only |
| Runtime | Up to 100 min on hard floors (eufy); The Ambient got a couple of hours in its runs | 120 min (eufy spec cited by Ideal Home); Vacuum Wars measured 58 min on floors and about 904 sq ft per charge |
| Dustbin | 600 ml (TechHive) | 600 ml robot bin (Vacuum Wars) plus dock bag |
| Height | 2.85 in (eufy) | 2.85 in (eufy, Vacuum Wars) |
| Pet hair | TechHive found it picked up pet hair well; no measured pet hair test found | Vacuum Wars measured 100% flattened pet hair pickup and 37% long hair wrap against a 38% average |
| App | No app or Wi-Fi; the included remote handles steering, suction and scheduling (TechHive) | eufy Clean app with up to five maps, no go zones, schedules, four suction levels and child lock (Ideal Home); voice control listed by eufy |
| Threshold | 1.6 cm (Mighty Gadget) | n/a |
| Noise | 55 dB (eufy) | No dB figure published; Ideal Home found the auto empty station loud |
| Best for | small apartments with low furniture | tidy homes with low furniture and pets that shed |
| Skip if | you want mapping, room control or an app | you want mopping or a robot that avoids cables and toys |
Specs are maker claims unless a reviewer is named. Prices from the stores we link, checked daily.
What reviewers found
eufy 11S Max
- TechHive: The jump to 2,000 Pa lifted more crumbs and pet hair, especially on carpet, and it crossed carpet to hardwood smoothly. It navigates by driving straight and turning on contact, so cables should be tidied. Source
- The Ambient: Removed most of the dirt in its runs and was very quiet in standard mode, but with no app or mapping it bounced around at random, choked on cables and got wedged between chairs. Source
eufy Auto-Empty C10
- Vacuum Wars (2.17 Vacuum Wars stars): Measured 0.73 kPa sealed suction and 11 CFM airflow, both below average, but removed 86% of embedded sand and 100% of flattened pet hair. 37% long hair wrap, 58 min floor runtime and about 904 sq ft per charge. Ranked #3 on its under $300 list. Source
- Ideal Home: Two weeks in a family home. Easy to use and slim enough for sofas, but it bumped chair legs, climbed toys, often got stuck and missed an upstairs room when mapping. Bag was under half full after a week. Best for light maintenance cleaning. Source
Questions buyers ask
Which is better, the eufy 11S Max or the eufy Auto-Empty C10?
The eufy 11S Max has a published review score and ranks #5 in our robot vacuums ranking; the eufy Auto-Empty C10 is not scored yet. Pick the eufy 11S Max for small apartments with low furniture. Pick the eufy Auto-Empty C10 for tidy homes with low furniture and pets that shed.
Which is cheaper?
The eufy 11S Max at $280, versus $480 for the eufy Auto-Empty C10, checked Nov 4, 2026. Over 3 years with running costs: $280 vs $480.
What is the difference between the 11S Max and the Auto-Empty C10?
Suction: 2,000 Pa max with BoostIQ automatic carpet boost; 1,300 Pa on the plain 11S (eufy) on the 11S Max, 4,000 Pa (eufy); Vacuum Wars measured 0.73 kPa sealed suction against a 0.83 kPa average on the Auto-Empty C10. Navigation: Infrared sensors and bump navigation with no mapping; TechHive and The Ambient describe… on the 11S Max, Point laser plus infrared sensors, no LiDAR turret (eufy); Ideal Home found mapping… on the Auto-Empty C10. Obstacle avoidance: No object recognition; The Ambient found it chokes on cables and wedges between chairs on the 11S Max, No front camera or obstacle sensor; Vacuum Wars says it relies on bump sensors, and… on the Auto-Empty C10.
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