The 6 Best Handheld Vacuums For Pet Hair - Summer 2021 Reviews

The best handheld vacuum for pet hair on bare floors that we've tested is the HoLife HM036E. This lightweight cordless model does an incredible job of cleaning bare surfaces like linoleum floors or tiled counters. It's equipped with a HEPA filter, which is great if you have shedding pets and you're concerned about trapping allergens.

It comes with a few different tools and brushes that can help with different cleaning jobs, like an upholstery tool that you can use to clean fabric-covered furniture or even your pet's bed. The battery performance is decent for a handheld vacuum, as it will provide up to 20 minutes of continuous use. The only part that needs to be replaced regularly is the filter, so it should incur low recurring costs, and it's also fairly easy to maintain.

Unfortunately, the dirt compartment is tiny, so you need to empty it frequently, like most handheld vacuums. Otherwise, if you want something portable for spot-cleaning small messes, it's a great option with an exceptional performance on bare floors.

The Shark UltraCyclone Pet Pro+ is the best handheld vacuum that we've tested for cleaning pet hair from carpets. This cordless handheld model does an amazing job cleaning pet hair from both low and high-pile carpets. There's a self-cleaning turbo brush included, so you can clean furniture upholstery with less worry about pet hair getting tangled in the brushroll.

It has a good, sturdy build quality and is easy to bring with you wherever you need it, thanks to its small size and carrying handle. It comes with a few other tools and brushes, including a crevice tool for cleaning tight corners or narrow spaces. While there are a few parts that need to be serviced regularly, it's simple to assemble and easy to maintain. It also has low recurring costs since there's only one part, the dust cup filter, that needs to be replaced periodically.

Unfortunately, the battery only supplies 10 minutes of continuous cleaning time, so it's better suited for quick clean-ups. It also lacks a HEPA filter, which could be disappointing if you're worried about allergens. That said, its excellent performance on carpets and portable design make it one of the best handheld vacuums that we've tested.

The best handheld vacuum for pet hair in the budget price range that we've tested is the Wyze Handheld Vacuum. This compact vacuum does a fantastic job of sucking up pet hair from a variety of surface types, whether that be bare floor or high-pile carpet. It comes with an allergen-trapping HEPA filter too, which is handy if your pet sheds heavily.

 It has a long battery life, especially for a compact handheld vacuum, as it can supply roughly anywhere between 10 to over 30 minutes of runtime depending on if you run it in its 'Max Power' or default power mode. It also comes with a relatively wide assortment of tools and accessories, which include an extension hose for cleaning far-away areas, a dedicated upholstery tool, a crevice tool, and a hard bristle brush for dislodging stuck-on dirt.

Unfortunately, it lacks a turbo brush to clear pet hair or other kinds of debris more easily on upholstered surfaces. Its dirt compartment is also very small and needs to be emptied frequently, though that's to be expected with a small vacuum like this. Otherwise, if you're looking for a versatile handheld vacuum at an affordable price, this is a good option.