Best 2023 Robotic Vacuums for Carpet — Medium-Pile Pickup

#1 eufy X8 Pro Robot Vacuum
4.8

Medium or messy carpet evidence was positive in the one review that said it handled very messy carpets well.

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

Cons: Mopping performance, Maintenance requirements

#2 iRobot Roomba J5+ Combo Vacuum & Mop
4.6

Carpet pickup evidence is strong, with reviewers reporting above-average deep cleaning and strong rug or carpet performance.

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

Cons: Mopping performance, Price and Value

#3 Roborock S8 Pro Ultra Robot Vacuum and Mop
3.9

Medium-pile deep cleaning was mixed: one review called it above average but unimpressive, while another found the S8 Pro near the top in a flour test.

Pros: Mopping performance, Self-cleaning cycle

Cons: Price and Value, Value-for-money

#4 Roomba i5+ Combo Robot Vacuum and Mop
3.8

Carpet pickup was highly inconsistent: one comparison test put it near the bottom, while other reviewers praised carpet cleaning and deep-cleaning results.

Pros: Overall opinion, Emptying and Mess Control

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

#5 Dreame L20 Ultra Robot Vacuum and Mop
3.5

Medium-pile carpet evidence was mixed: one lab-style review called carpet deep cleaning average, while another said carpet cleaning was good.

Pros: Overall opinion, Obstacle Avoidance (Robot)

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

#6 Roomba Combo j9+ Robot Vacuum & Mop
3.5

Medium-pile carpet evidence was mixed: one review found weak performance on longer carpet, while another reported a top deep-clean score.

Pros: Obstacle Avoidance (Robot), Overall opinion

Cons: Maintenance requirements, Self-cleaning cycle

#7 Roborock S8 + Robot Vacuum
3.0

Medium-pile carpet surfaces clean well, but one detailed test found dirt remaining deeper in the fibers. It is better for maintenance cleaning than deep extraction.

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

Cons: Dock noise, Price and Value