High-pile pickup is positive in testing, including a direct comment that it works on shag.
Pros: Carpet — High-Pile Pickup, Carpet — Medium-Pile Pickup
Cons: Packaging quality, Automatic shutoff for obstructions
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High-pile/deep-pile carpet pickup was praised strongly in Lifehacker's home testing.
Pros: Filtration / Dust Containment, Bin and Bag
Cons: Price and Value, Tool-change simplicity
High-pile and deep carpet evidence is strongly positive, especially for high-pile rugs and deep-cleaning carpet.
Pros: Automatic shutoff for obstructions, Privacy controls
Cons: Energy efficiency (kWh), Mopping performance
High-pile and shag carpet feedback was positive overall, ranging from average deep-clean lab results to strong shag/long-hair carpet praise.
Pros: Suitability for heavy-duty use, Surface safety with attachments
Cons: Onboard tool storage, Cord management
Thicker carpet feedback is positive, with strong suction leaving carpets feeling thoroughly cleaned.
Pros: Edge‑Following Accuracy (Robot), Support and Reliability
Cons: Ongoing ownership costs (bags, filters
One reviewer found high-pile or thick-rug vacuuming strong in a large-mess test.
Pros: Bin and Bag, Build quality and durability
Cons: Stair Cleaning, Suitability for small spaces
High-pile handling evidence was positive where one review said it climbed deep-pile rugs with ease.
Pros: Floorhead design, Hair‑Wrap / Tangle Resistance
Cons: Low-profile design, Cord management
High-pile or thick-carpet evidence was limited but positive in one review that expected the robot to navigate and vacuum thick carpets without issue.
Pros: Packaging quality, Versatility
Cons: Carpet — Medium-Pile Pickup, Support and Reliability
High-pile carpet pickup looked strong in one test area, though other carpet-related evidence is more about wetting and thresholds.
Pros: Assembly and Setup, Clogging and debris prevention
Cons: Solution / Liquid system, Suitability for heavy-duty use
High-pile and embedded carpet results were generally good but not perfect, especially with more embedded flour.
Pros: Clogging and debris prevention, Battery and Charging
Cons: Suitability for heavy-duty use, Suitability for small spaces
High-pile or deep-pile carpet feedback was mixed: one reviewer praised deep pile performance, while another said thick carpets were below the S8 MaxV Ultra.
Pros: Fresh Liquid Pickup Speed, Hard Floor — Large Debris Intake
Cons: Hair-removal channel issues, Accessories and Tools
High-pile carpet evidence was limited to one reviewer saying the robot was adept at carpets of all thicknesses.
Pros: Hair Pickup — Carpets, Pet-Ready Features
Cons: Bag-full indicator, Edge and Baseboard Cleaning (Hard Floors)
High-pile or deep-carpet evidence is positive but limited, with an owner praising dirt and hair pulled from deep carpet.
Pros: Crevice / Groove Pickup (Hard Floors), Scratch resistance
Cons: Software-update support / feature longevity, Privacy controls
High-pile performance was treated as generally capable but limited by very deep carpet pile.
Pros: Energy efficiency (kWh), Stuck resistance
Cons: Support and Reliability, Streaking / Residue
High-pile carpet evidence was mixed: several reviewers praised hair or debris pickup, but some noted large debris or sand still required extra work.
Pros: Hair Pickup — Carpets, Cord management
Cons: Hair-removal channel issues, Surface safety with attachments
High-pile and thick-rug performance is split, with strong suction in some reviews but struggles in deeper pile or carpets in others.
Pros: Hair Pickup — Hard Floors, Cordless convenience
Cons: Accessories and Tools, Convertible handheld design
High-pile or thick-carpet performance is usable but not perfect, with one reviewer noticing motor bogging on thick carpet.
Pros: Innovation compared to competitors, Under-Furniture Pickup
Cons: Suitability for heavy-duty use, Dock noise
High-pile carpet performance was only satisfactory, not perfect, in the one review that evaluated it directly.
Pros: Surface safety with attachments, Area Rug Handling
Cons: Accessories and Tools, Clogging and debris prevention
High-pile carpet was below stronger hard-floor results, with reviewers saying carpet was not its strength.
Pros: Build quality and durability, Ease of use
Cons: Large debris handling, Kid-friendliness
High-pile carpet results are also split, with one test finding acceptable pickup and another finding weak 39% pickup.
Pros: Headlight and LED lights, Innovation compared to competitors
Cons: Hair Pickup — Hard Floors, Hair-removal channel issues
Thick-carpet performance is only passable, not a strength.
Pros: Tool-change simplicity, Aesthetic design and finish
Cons: Support and Reliability, Overall durability/longevity
High-pile or deeper carpet evidence is mixed: one test found strong high-pile pickup, while other reviews found deep carpet cleaning weak.
Pros: Accessories and Tools, Storage footprint and upright-stand stability
Cons: Heating element, Suitability for heavy-duty use
High-pile carpet pickup was limited; the lab review said it should not be the sole solution for thicker carpets.
Pros: Build quality and durability, Dirty water sensor
Cons: Edge‑Following Accuracy (Robot), Emptying and Mess Control
High-pile performance was the clearest carpet weakness: one lab found the brushroll lacked enough agitation for long, thick fibers.
Pros: Floorhead design, Innovation compared to competitors
Cons: Suitability for small spaces, Hose length
High-pile or deep carpet performance is inconsistent, with several lab-style reviews calling deep cleaning below average despite some real-world praise.
Pros: Build quality and durability, Clogging and debris prevention
Cons: Energy efficiency (kWh), Weight
High-pile performance is a limitation because the robot can struggle climbing onto very thick carpeting.
Pros: Comparative performance, Battery and Charging
Cons: Mopping performance, Headlight and LED lights
High-pile carpet performance was limited, with the lab review saying this lightweight model was not the right fit.
Pros: Noise level, Storage footprint and upright-stand stability
Cons: Edge and Baseboard Cleaning (Hard Floors), Suitability for heavy-duty use
Thick-carpet evidence was negative, with one reviewer listing difficulty on thick carpets as a drawback.
Pros: Support and Reliability, Build quality and durability
Cons: Crevice / Groove Pickup (Hard Floors), Floorhead Seal on Hard Floors
High-pile carpet compatibility looked poor where shaggy carpet caused contact and docking issues.
Pros: Pet-Ready Features, Battery and Charging
Cons: Stair Cleaning, Emptying and Mess Control
High-pile or heavier carpet performance is weak where pet hair and carpet struggle were reported.
Pros: Hair Pickup — Hard Floors, Carpet — Medium-Pile Pickup
Cons: Heating element, Kid-friendliness
High-pile or carpet-heavy use was discouraged because suction was not considered sufficient for deep-pile carpet cleaning.
Pros: Stair Cleaning, Filtration / Dust Containment
Cons: Support and Reliability, Heating element
High-pile carpet pickup was poor or unsuitable because one review explicitly warned it is not for deep-pile carpet.
Pros: Weight, Onboard tool storage
Cons: Carpet — High-Pile Pickup, Build quality and durability
High-pile or thick-rug handling was poor in the available evidence because the robot got stuck quickly on a thick rug.
Pros: Hard Floor — Fine Dust Pickup, Dried-On Stain Removal
Cons: Carpet — High-Pile Pickup, Streaking / Residue
High-pile carpet pickup was very poor in one comparison test, including low pickup and side-brush errors.
Pros: Edge and Baseboard Cleaning (Hard Floors), Innovation compared to competitors
Cons: Dried-On Stain Removal, Carpet — High-Pile Pickup