Skip to content
Dock & Mop
Menu

Buying guide

Best robot vacuums for carpet

Chosen from what the Amazon listings state, not tested by us. How we pick

Note: This page contains affiliate links. If you buy through them we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. Learn more

Top picks at a glance

Compare them all

  • Best overall

    Roborock Saros 10R: 22,000 Pa HyperForce suction

    Slim 3.14 inch (8 cm) profile, and 3D detection helps it clean under tight furniture and hanging cabinets.

    Check price on AmazonAffiliate link

  • Best value

    Shark Matrix Plus AV2613WA: Matrix Clean multi-pass grid

    Matrix Clean grid passes give 30% better carpet cleaning versus Shark's RV2610WD single pass, according to Shark.

    Check price on AmazonAffiliate link

  • Most features

    Ecovacs Deebot T80S Omni: 24,800 Pa, roller lifts 15 mm

    Self-washing OZMO roller scrubs with clean water rather than pushing dirty water around, per the maker.

    Check price on AmazonAffiliate link

Carpet is where a robot vacuum earns its keep. Fibres hold on to grit and hair far more than hard floors, so suction and brush design matter more than on laminate or tile. If the robot also mops, the bigger worry is a wet pad dragging across your rugs. The best carpet picks pair high suction with a main brush that resists hair wrap, and either lift the mop clear (makers quote this in millimetres) or retract it entirely. Carpet modes that boost suction or skip rugs when mopping are a bonus. This guide compares six models for homes that are mostly carpet or a mix of carpet and hard floors, looking at suction in Pa, what happens to the mop on carpet, the brush, the dock and the listed runtime, all taken from the Amazon listings.

All products compared

Details as stated in the Amazon listing or by the manufacturer. See the current price on Amazon.

The products in detail

No. 1 · roborock

Roborock Saros 10R: 22,000 Pa HyperForce suction

At 8 cm the Saros 10R slides under tight furniture and hanging cabinets, and its AdaptiLift chassis climbs up to 4 cm. The best mix of slim build and getting over obstacles in this list.

In its favour

  • Slim 3.14 inch (8 cm) profile, and 3D detection helps it clean under tight furniture and hanging cabinets.
  • AdaptiLift chassis climbs thresholds and U-shaped furniture legs up to 4 cm high.
  • 22,000 Pa HyperForce suction, with a FlexiArm riser mop and side brush that reach corners under furniture.

Good to know

  • The listing gives no runtime, so coverage per charge is unknown.
  • Spec details are thin compared with rivals, with little on the dock beyond emptying and drying.
Check price on AmazonAffiliate link

Listing title: Roborock Saros 10R Robot Vacuum Cleaner and Mop, 22,000 Pa Suction Pow...

No. 2 · ECOVACS

Ecovacs Deebot T80S Omni: 24,800 Pa, roller lifts 15 mm

A roller-mop combo that rinses the roller as it cleans, lifts it up to 15 mm on carpet and lifts the brushes when it detects liquid. A strong pick if you want vacuuming and mopping kept apart in kitchens and hallways.

In its favour

  • Self-washing OZMO roller scrubs with clean water rather than pushing dirty water around, per the maker.
  • Triple lift system raises the roller up to 15 mm on carpets and lifts brushes when liquid is detected.
  • Dock empties dust, washes the mop in hot water and air-dries at 60°C, with ZeroTangle 3.0 for hair.

Good to know

  • Robot height is about 9.7 cm, so check the clearance under low sofas and beds before buying.
  • Noise is listed at 61 dB, and the runtime figure comes from the spec table without a mode stated.
Check price on AmazonAffiliate link

Listing title: ECOVACS DEEBOT T80S Omni Robot Vacuum Cleaner and Mop, 24,800Pa Suctio...

No. 3 · iRobot

iRobot Roomba Combo 10 Max: mop retracts to top of robot

The best answer to wet rugs here: the Auto-Retract Mopping System lifts the pad right up onto the top of the robot. Dual rubber brushes resist pet hair tangles on carpet.

In its favour

  • Auto-Retract Mopping System lifts the pad to the top of the robot, so carpets stay dry, according to iRobot.
  • Dual Rubber Brushes avoid pet hair tangles while strong suction pulls embedded dirt from carpet.
  • AutoWash Dock empties debris, refills the tank, and washes and dries the pad.

Good to know

  • The listing gives no suction figure in Pa, so raw power is hard to compare.
  • Runtime is not stated in the listing, so coverage per charge is unclear.
Check price on AmazonAffiliate link

Listing title: iRobot Roomba Combo 10 Max Robot Vacuum and Mop + AutoWash Dock - Mult...

No. 4 · Shark

Shark Matrix Plus AV2613WA: Matrix Clean multi-pass grid

Shark's Matrix Clean pattern makes multiple passes in a grid, which the maker says gives 30% better carpet cleaning than its single-pass model. A bagless base keeps running costs simple.

In its favour

  • Matrix Clean grid passes give 30% better carpet cleaning versus Shark's RV2610WD single pass, according to Shark.
  • Self-cleaning brushroll digs into carpet and is designed to resist hair wrap.
  • Bagless HEPA base holds up to 60 days of debris with no bags to buy.

Good to know

  • The listing does not say the mop lifts on carpet, so plan to remove the pad before vacuuming rugs.
  • No suction figure in Pa is listed, and runtime is 110 minutes.
Check price on AmazonAffiliate link

Listing title: Shark Matrix Plus 2-in-1 Robot Vacuum & Mop, Black/Brass, AV2613WA

No. 5 · dreame

Dreame D30 Ultra: 25,000 Pa and ultrasonic carpet sensing

The most suction in this guide at 25,000 Pa, plus ultrasonic carpet recognition and a choice of carpet modes. The 230-minute runtime suits larger carpeted homes.

In its favour

  • 25,000 Pa Vormax suction with ultrasonic carpet recognition, according to Dreame.
  • Several carpet modes, including intensive vacuum, carpet avoidance and priority carpet cleaning.
  • Up to 230 minutes per charge in standard mode from a 5,200 mAh battery.

Good to know

  • The listing does not give a mop lift height, relying on carpet modes instead.
  • Listed surface recommendation is hard floor, so check carpet mode settings suit your rugs.
Check price on AmazonAffiliate link

Listing title: DREAME D30 Ultra Robot Vacuum Cleaner and Mop, Powerful 25000Pa Suctio...

No. 6 · Xiaomi

Xiaomi 5 Pro: 20,000 Pa with auto-trimming main brush

Xiaomi's dToF radar rises in open rooms and lowers in tight spaces, letting the robot reach areas as low as 9.5 cm. Suits furniture with a gap a little over 9.5 cm rather than true low sofas.

In its favour

  • dToF retractable radar lowers in tight spaces, reaching areas as low as 9.5 cm, according to Xiaomi.
  • Extendable mop and side brush reach edges and corners under furniture.
  • 20,000 Pa suction and AI recognition of over 200 objects, including cables and socks.

Good to know

  • At 9.5 cm with the radar down it is taller than every other robot in this guide.
  • The listing does not give a threshold climbing height.
Check price on AmazonAffiliate link

Listing title: XIAOMI 5 Pro Robot Vacumm Cleaner with Mop, 20000 Pa, AI Obstacle Avoi...

Read before you buy

More buying guides: Pet hair & carpet

Dock and Mop chooses every product independently, based on what its Amazon listing states. We may earn a commission on purchases made through the affiliate links above. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.