Best 2023 Robotic Vacuums for Carpet — Low-Pile Pickup

#1 Roborock Q8 Max+ Robot Vacuum and Mop
4.8

Low-pile carpet pickup evidence was strong, with the low-pile test still rated exceptional despite being the weakest tested surface.

Pros: Mopping performance, AI, Smart, App and Automation

Cons: Obstacle Avoidance (Robot), Dock noise

#2 Shark Matrix Self Empty Robot Vacuum
4.6

Low-pile carpet pickup scored well in lab testing, with strong debris removal despite not being perfect.

Pros: Suction and Airflow, Map and Path Efficiency (Robot Vacuums)

Cons: Obstacle Avoidance (Robot), Noise level

#3 Eureka e10s Robot Vacuum
4.5

Low-pile carpet pickup was a strength in testing and reviewer impressions.

Pros: Overall opinion, Mop lifting system

Cons: Obstacle Avoidance (Robot), Mopping performance

#4 Dreame L20 Ultra Robot Vacuum and Mop
4.5

Low-pile carpet evidence was positive, with reviewers saying the robot handled mixed floor types and picked up hair, fur, dust, and crumbs.

Pros: Overall opinion, Obstacle Avoidance (Robot)

Cons: Price and Value, Storage footprint and upright-stand stability

#5 Roborock S8 Pro Ultra Robot Vacuum and Mop
4.4

Low-pile and general carpet pickup were usually strong, though one comparative test still found small debris left behind.

Pros: Mopping performance, Self-cleaning cycle

Cons: Price and Value, Value-for-money

#6 Roborock S8 + Robot Vacuum
4.4

Low-pile carpet maintenance is generally excellent, with strong sand and hair collection. One demanding multi-pass test reached about 90 percent and still left some edge debris.

Pros: Overall opinion, Map and Path Efficiency (Robot Vacuums)

Cons: Dock noise, Price and Value

#7 eufy X8 Pro Robot Vacuum
4.3

Low-pile carpet performance was positive, with faultless low-pile feedback and broader carpet success.

Pros: AI, Smart, App and Automation, Overall opinion

Cons: Mopping performance, Maintenance requirements

#8 Roborock Q5 Pro + Robot Vacuum and Mop
4.2

Low-pile carpet performance was the weakest tested surface in one review but still above that reviewer's testing average.

Pros: AI, Smart, App and Automation, Map and Path Efficiency (Robot Vacuums)

Cons: Obstacle Avoidance (Robot), Mopping performance

#9 Roomba Combo j9+ Robot Vacuum & Mop
4.0

Low-pile carpet pickup was generally good, though one reviewer still needed a manual vacuum for stray hair.

Pros: Obstacle Avoidance (Robot), Overall opinion

Cons: Maintenance requirements, Self-cleaning cycle