If you’ve ever tried getting a robot vacuum to clean carpets, you probably already know it’s not as simple as hitting the start button and walking away. As someone who’s tested more robot vacuums than I care to admit (my living room has seen more robots than a sci-fi movie), I’ve learned firsthand that not all of them are built to handle thick, fluffy carpets.
Carpets look and feel amazing, but they’re a serious challenge for most robot vacuums. Some get stuck, especially on high-pile carpets; others lose suction, and a few just give up altogether. Over time, I’ve narrowed down the ones that actually work. The models that dig deep, don’t get tangled, and still manage to make it back to their dock without a meltdown.
In this guide on VacuumAdvice, I’ll walk you through the best robot vacuums I’ve tested for carpets, including high-pile carpets as well. I’ve looked at suction power, brush design, navigation, and most importantly, how they actually perform on real-world, plush carpet. If you’re tired of babying your robot or watching it get lost in the shag, this list is for you.
Our Top Picks:
- Roborock Saros 10R
- Ecovacs X9 Pro Omni
- Dreame X50 Ultra
- Eufy Omni E25
- Roborock Qrevo Edge
- Mova P50 Pro Ultra
Roborock Saros 10R
The Saros 10R is the best robot vacuum I have tested for carpets. I tested the Saros 10R in my living room’s thick-pile rug, where it instantly impressed me. Being a flagship model, this robotic vacuum is packed with features like an upgraded navigation system, stronger suction power of 20,000 Pa, and one of the best mapping systems.
The 20,000 Pa suction is legitimately strong. I dropped cereal and pet hair, and it sucked them up in one pass without any residue. What really won me over was its StarSight AI navigation; it maps rooms precisely and avoids obstacles like charger cables.
Additionally, the hair removal technology in this robot is great. It has a dual anti-tangle system with a dual-division main brush. In our testing, it was able to pick up all the hair from the floor
Reasons to buy:
- Great performance on high-pile carpets
- Excellent suction and mopping performance
- One of the best room mapping and navigation system
- Can climb threshold of up to 4cm
Reasons to avoid:
- Small dustbin size of only 270ml
- Premium Price Tag
Ecovacs X9 Pro Omni
The moment I unboxed the X9 Pro Omni, I was sold on its roller‑style mop and hair‑resistant brushes. Testing it on my shag rug, I introduced pet hair and dust: it handled both with ease. The X9 Pro Omni was able to deep-clean my carpets like no other robot vacuum.
The X9 Pro Omni is equipped with blast airflow technology. It delivers one of the best suctions for deep cleaning your carpets. In my testing, the crumbs buried deep in my carpet vanished.
The X9 Pro is the smartest robot vacuum I have ever used. With intelligent sensors and advanced AI, the X9 takes care of the thinking so I don’t have to. This includes AI VI3D, which helps the robot recognize four types of obstacles and objects with precision.
Reasons to buy:
- Great suction power of 16,600Pa
- Ozmo roller instant self-washing mopping technology
- Quiet operation
- Great navigation and obstacle avoidance
Reasons to avoid:
- Premium price tag
Dreame X50 Ultra
If you’ve ever owned a robot vacuum that got stuck or tangled in carpet fibers, the Dreame X50 Ultra will feel like a breath of fresh air. I’ve tested this on a mix of high-pile and low-pile rugs, and the dual rubber brushes do a fantastic job grabbing embedded debris without choking on hair.
What really stood out for me was the 20,000Pa suction power. It’s genuinely one of the most powerful vacuums I’ve used, and it’s not just numbers on paper. I spilled flour into a thick rug to test it, and it pulled most of it out in a single pass.
Additionally, The Dreame X50 Ultra features an innovative Pro Leap System. This robot vacuum has two legs, and these automatically extend to help the robot climb over thresholds of up to 6 cm. The robot can even lift one or both legs depending on what it needs to cross. Definitely a very cool feature that lets this vacuum enter clean areas where other vacuums would simply get stuck.
Reasons to buy:
- Excellent mopping and carpet cleaning performance
- Great navigation and obstacle avoidance
- Retractable legs to climb thresholds of up to 6 cm
Reasons to avoid:
- Premium Price Tag
Eufy Omni E25
The Omni E25 is the latest robot vacuum released by Eufy. The robot has 20,000 Pa suction power. It’s something you get from high-end robot vacuum models like the Saros 10R and Dreame X50. In our carpet testing, the Omni E25 did great work. It was able to pick up fine dust particles.
The E25 Omni is equipped with their revolutionary floor-washing system. Most robot mops struggle with real-time self-cleaning, which results in the robot dragging a dirty mop around the floor until it’s completely filthy. This leads to a dirty mop spreading grime across your entire home. In Eufy E25, the robot washes the mop roller at the same time as cleaning the floor.
The E25 Omni also applies 1.5 kg of downward pressure to mimic hard scrubbing to scrub the floor. That’s something not found in any other vacuum we have tested. All these features make it one of the best value-for-money robot vacuums.
Reasons to buy:
- Strong suction power of 20,000Pa for deep carpet cleaning
- Uses HydroJet system for better mopping
- Priced at only $899
Reasons to avoid:
- 5G network not supported
- Some users reported weird navigation patterns
Roborock Qrevo Edge
The Roborock Qrevo Edge has been a game-changer for my carpets. I have tested it on a mix of low- and medium-pile rugs, and this thing just glides over them like a pro.
What really stood out to me was how well it handles edge cleaning. Most robot vacuums I’ve tried leave that annoying strip of dust along the wall, but not this one. It actually gets right up to the edges thanks to its retractable brush arm.
The 18,500 Pa of suction is powerful enough to lift embedded dirt, especially in high-traffic areas and high-pile carpets, where my old vacuum would give up. I was a bit skeptical about its mopping feature, but I ended up loving the dual-spinning mop pads. It doesn’t leave carpets damp either, something I was worried about at first.
Reasons to buy:
- Excellent mopping and suction ability
- One of the best Apps out there
- Good battery life
Reasons to avoid:
- Higher price point ($1299)
- Small dustbin size of only 325 ml
Mova P50 Pro Ultra
The Mova P50 Pro Ultra is a great value-for-money robot vacuum. It has all the features and sensors that you find in a premium model at a price of only $899.
I’ve been using the Mova P50 Pro Ultra for a few weeks now, and honestly, it’s one of the best robot vacuums I’ve tested, especially for carpets. My home has mostly thick, high-pile carpet, and this thing really surprised me with how powerful it is. The suction is insane (19,000Pa!) with a price tag of $899. It picks up everything, including dust, crumbs, and pet hair.
What I love most is the anti-tangle roller brush. I have a golden retriever, so I’m constantly battling pet hair. With most vacuums, I end up cleaning the roller manually every other day. But the P50 Pro Ultra’s “CleanChop” system actually cuts and removes the tangled hair on its own. I checked after a few full clean cycles and nothing was wrapped around the brush. Huge win.
It also has a mop feature with a hot water wash (75°C), which I wasn’t expecting to use much, but it’s been great for the tiled areas. And the self-emptying and self-cleaning station really makes it feel like a true hands-off system.
If you’ve got carpets and pets like I do, this robot is absolutely worth it. It’s powerful, smart, and takes a lot off your plate.
Reasons to buy:
- Great suction power of 19,000Pa
- Removable and liftable mop pads
- Corner-to-edge deep cleaning and anti-tangle brush for pet hair
- Accurate and precise navigation
Reasons to avoid:
- The app can be laggy and sometimes you experience connectivity issues
Final Thoughts
After testing all of these robot vacuums on different types of carpets, from fluffy high-pile rugs to low-pile hallway runners, I’ve realized one thing: not all robot vacuums are built the same when it comes to carpet cleaning.
Some of the cheaper models I’ve tried in the past just skated over the surface, barely picking anything up. But the vacuums in this list? These actually work. The Roborock Saros 10R really impressed me with its power and precision. If money isn’t an issue and you want top performance, that’s the one I’d go with.
But if you want premium performance at a more reasonable price, I genuinely recommend the Eufy E25 Omni and the Mova P50 Pro Ultra. I’ve been using these in my own home with high-pile carpet and a very hairy golden retriever, and it’s been amazing. The CleanChop brush in Mova is a lifesaver; no more pulling tangled hair off the roller every few days.
The Dreame X50 Ultra is also worth mentioning for its ability to climb higher thresholds and get into places other vacuums struggle with.
At the end of the day, the right vacuum depends on your needs and your floors. But if you’re tired of watching your old bot get stuck or miss spots on your carpet, upgrading to one of these picks will make a huge difference. It definitely has for me.
