Best 2022 Vacuums for Carpet — High-Pile Pickup

#2 Dreametech D10 plus Robot Vacuum and Mop
5.0

High-pile carpet debris performance scored very well in the measured cleaning test.

Pros: Carpet — High-Pile Pickup, Hair Pickup — Carpets

Cons: Dried-On Stain Removal, Suitability for small spaces

#3 Dyson Ball Animal 3 Extra Upright Vacuum
4.8

High-pile and plush carpet evidence is positive, with reviewers praising thick-carpet deep cleaning and plush-carpet effectiveness.

Pros: Clogging and debris prevention, Carpet — Medium-Pile Pickup

Cons: Stair Cleaning, Surface safety with attachments

#4 Roborock Q7 Max+ Robot Vacuum
4.6

High-pile or long-pile carpet evidence was positive in the Basic Tutorials review.

Pros: Privacy controls, Tool-change simplicity

Cons: Mop lifting system, Dock noise

#5 Dyson Ball Animal 3 Upright Vacuum
4.6

High-pile and general carpet pickup are powerful but uneven: some tests were excellent, while large debris on high pile caused trouble.

Pros: Support and Reliability, Ongoing ownership costs (bags

Cons: Cordless convenience, Cord management

#6 Roomba Combo j7+ Robot Vacuum & Mop
3.9

High-pile carpet evidence was mixed-to-positive, with good carpet cleaning but some missed debris and repeated-pass needs.

Pros: Mop lifting system, Area Rug Handling

Cons: Bin and Bag, Self-cleaning cycle

#7 Dreame L10s Ultra Robot Vacuum and Mop
3.8

High-pile carpet and deep-clean results were mixed-to-good: some tests were excellent, while others found carpet suction weaker than rivals.

Pros: Stuck resistance, Solution / Liquid system

Cons: Accessories and Tools, Adaptive chassis lift

#8 Shark Stratos Upright Vacuum
3.8

High-pile performance was mixed: some reviewers praised thick-carpet cleaning, while others found sugar, rice, or sand left in shaggy fibers.

Pros: Packaging quality, Low-profile design

Cons: Storage footprint and upright-stand stability, Hair-removal channel issues

#9 Dyson V12 Detect Slim Vacuum
3.7

High-pile or deeper carpet performance was mixed, with some strong test results but several cautions that it is not ideal for thick or deep carpet.

Pros: Filtration / Dust Containment, Build quality and durability

Cons: Clogging and debris prevention, Bin and Bag

#10 Dreame H12 Pro Wet Dry Vacuum Cleaner
2.5

High-pile carpet pickup was weak in the one carpet test: larger debris was acceptable, but hair removal was incomplete.

Pros: Crevice / Groove Pickup (Hard Floors), Hair‑Wrap / Tangle Resistance

Cons: Hair Pickup — Carpets, Bin and Bag

#11 Kenmore DS1030 Ultra-Light Cordless Vacuum
1.8

High-pile or plush carpeting is a poor fit according to customer evidence.

Pros: Cordless convenience, Edge and Baseboard Cleaning (Hard Floors)

Cons: Carpet — High-Pile Pickup, Scratch resistance

#12 Kenmore Elite Cordless Stick Vacuum
1.5

High-pile carpet performance was weak, with reviewers warning against shag rugs and low deep-cleaning pickup.

Pros: Tool-change simplicity, Assembly and Setup

Cons: Crevice / Groove Pickup (Hard Floors), Carpet — High-Pile Pickup