Best 2018 Vacuums for Carpet — Low-Pile Pickup

#1 Dyson V8 Animal Cordless Vacuum
5.0

Low-pile carpet performance was very strong in test evidence, with debris pickup at high percentages and smooth pickup across debris types.

Pros: Overall opinion, Suction and Airflow

Cons: Hard Floor — Large Debris Intake, Suitability for heavy-duty use

#2 Dyson V10 Cordless Vacuum Cleaner
4.9

Low-pile carpet pickup was very strong in tests and user impressions, with near-complete debris removal and carpet hair pickup.

Pros: Overall opinion, Suction and Airflow

Cons: Controls and UI, Battery and Charging

#3 Miele C3 Vacuum Cleaner
4.8

Low-pile carpet performance was strong, with reviewers saying C3 variants handle low pile and that pickup tests left nothing behind.

Pros: Filtration / Dust Containment, Suction and Airflow

Cons: Ongoing ownership costs (bags, filters, batteries)

#4 THISWORX Car Vacuum Cleaner
4.5

Low-pile carpet and floor-mat pickup was one of the best-supported positives, with reviewers reporting clean mats and good pickup after brushing or repeat passes.

Pros: Overall opinion, Cord length

Cons: Suitability for heavy-duty use, Emptying and Mess Control

#5 Bissell Pet Hair Eraser Cordless Hand Vacuum
4.3

Low-pile carpet results were good but not perfect, with slight declines and some cereal clogging.

Pros: Pet-Ready Features, Overall opinion

Cons: Battery and Charging, Hard Floor — Large Debris Intake

#6 Miele C1 Canister Vacuum
4.0

Low-pile carpet pickup is generally strong, with several tests and reviews reporting excellent cleanup, though TechRadar dislikes the static head on carpet.

Pros: Suction and Airflow, Overall opinion

Cons: Onboard tool storage, Controls and UI

#7 Black+Decker Dustbuster QuickClean
3.8

Low-pile carpet pickup ranges from excellent for light messes to weak on embedded flour or final dust.

Pros: Suction and Airflow, Overall opinion

Cons: Emptying and Mess Control, Suitability for heavy-duty use