The 4 Best Robot Vacuums For Carpet - Summer 2024 Reviews

The Roborock S8+ is the best robot vacuum for carpets we've tested. It sits near the top of Roborock's lineup and is jam-packed with convenience features. It uses a LIDAR sensor to map out its coverage area and a front-facing camera, allowing it to spot, identify, and avoid obstacles in real-time if necessary, so you don't have to worry about prepping its cleaning area before letting it run. Its twin rubber rollers and relatively potent suction motor perform fairly strongly on carpeted floors. Its surface detection system also helps with this, as it allows the vacuum to adjust its power setting automatically depending on the floor type it’s cleaning. The S8+ variant comes with a self-emptying docking station, so you won't have to worry about emptying its dustbin at the end of every cleaning session.

This vacuum is also a great choice for cleaning hard floors, partly thanks to its ultrasonic mopping system that vibrates to scrub away dried-on stains. The vacuum can also raise its mop pad when passing onto carpets, though this feature only works on carpets with a pile depth of up to 4 mm.

Check out the Roborock Q5+ if you want a robot vacuum for cleaning carpeting at an upper mid-range price point. Compared to the Roborock S8, it doesn't have a secondary set of camera sensors to spot and identify obstacles in real-time or a vibrating mop system. That said, even if you buy it with its self-emptying station, it's also considerably cheaper and still delivers relatively good performance on carpeted floors. However, it still struggles with fine material embedded deep within rug fibers. While its build quality feels sturdy overall, it isn't the best option if you suffer from allergies, as fine particles can escape from panel gaps around its top cover.

Like most of Roborock's other robot vacuums, it has a LIDAR sensor for quick and precise room mapping. It's capable of multi-floor mapping and has a 'Smart Recognition' feature that can automatically detect which of its saved maps it's currently working in. The Mi Home companion app can set up virtual boundary lines, label different areas, and schedule cleaning sessions for specific rooms. You can also view its coverage map in 2D or 3D.

The Wyze Robot Vacuum is worth considering if you're looking for a slightly more affordable robot vacuum that performs well on carpets. While it isn't compatible with a self-emptying station like the Roborock Q5/Q5+ and lacks the Roborock S8's dual-sensor navigation and hazard-avoidance system, it's still a very good option if you have no need for those features and want to save some money. The Wyze's LIDAR mapping sensor allows it to generate a pretty accurate map of your home, which you can then access in its companion app to set up virtual boundary lines or direct the vacuum to clean specific rooms.

The overall performance on carpeting is nothing special; the vacuum struggles with fine debris embedded deep within carpet fibers, though it doesn't have much trouble with pet hair. While it doesn't have any trouble maneuvering on low-pile carpeting, you'll want to use a full-size vacuum to clean any shag-pile rugs you might have at home, as the Wyze can get bogged down in plush carpeting.

The best robot vacuum for pets we've tested in the budget category is the eufy RoboVac 11S. This model is roughly the same price as the Wyze Robot Vacuum above at the time of writing; however, you can often find it for cheaper, either via a sale or discount coupon on Amazon. It's better at picking up smaller debris on carpets than the Wyze but isn't quite as good when it comes to larger debris. It has a larger 0.11-gallon dirt compartment, so it can run longer with less emptying, and its removable battery design allows you to replace the battery if it no longer holds a charge, extending the life of the vacuum. As for its actual battery life, you can get around two hours of use in its least powerful 'Standard' mode, which is excellent for a robot vacuum.

Unfortunately, there are a few downsides to consider. First, there's no smart pathing feature, so the vacuum sometimes loses track of areas it has already cleaned in larger rooms. Second, it sometimes gets stuck on electrical wires, so you'll have to be mindful of your cable management. Lastly, there isn't a mobile companion app to schedule your cleaning or mark the room's boundaries.