The 8 Best Vacuums For Pet Hair - Winter 2022 Reviews

The Dyson V15 Detect is the best vacuum for pet hair that we've tested. This premium cordless stick vacuum does a fantastic job of cleaning pet hair on several surface types, ranging from bare floors to low and high-pile carpet. Using it in its 'Auto' power mode allows it to adjust its suction power automatically depending on the surface that it's on. It also has a HEPA filter to trap allergens as you clean, and since it shouldn't need replacing as long as it's cleaned regularly, this vacuum shouldn't incur any recurring costs.

It can be easily reconfigured into a handheld vacuum to help clear messes in hard-to-reach areas and comes with a wide assortment of tools, including a secondary floorhead with a laser light to help see fine debris or pet hair on bare floors. Its floorheads have removable brushrolls, as does its turbo brush, making it easier to clear any tangled hair wraps. This vacuum's lightweight construction also makes it fairly easy to maneuver. Depending on your choice of settings and attachments, you can expect roughly 10 to 70 minutes of continuous runtime, which should be enough for vacuuming most areas.

Unfortunately, this vacuum's strong suction power can make it a bit of a hassle to push around on some dense rugs. In addition, it feels rather flimsy in some places, which is disappointing for a vacuum at this price point. It also has quite a few parts that need regular cleaning, though they're easy to access. Overall, if you're looking for a cordless vacuum that can easily tackle pet hair on several surfaces, this is an excellent choice.

The best vacuum for pet hair and hardwood floors that we've tested is the Miele Complete C3 Alize PowerLine. This premium canister vacuum can easily handle pet hair on flat, even surfaces like hardwood. It's also capable of dealing with this kind of debris on the occasional low or high-pile rug and has a HEPA filter to trap allergens as you clean.

This vacuum has a wide range of features to help make cleaning a little easier, including a seven-level suction power adjustment feature that allows you to adapt to different surfaces on the fly, ranging from curtains to carpet. There's an onboard storage compartment for its three included attachments, as well as a power cord that retracts with the press of a button. The vacuum itself feels very well-built and is exceptionally easy to maintain, with the few parts requiring regular maintenance being very easy to access.

 Unfortunately, this vacuum does incur recurring costs since its dirtbag needs replacing once it's filled, and its pre-motor and allergen-trapping also need to be swapped out periodically. Its hose is a little short, making it difficult to clean hard-to-reach areas, though thankfully, the vacuum itself is still remarkably easy to maneuver. Overall, this is an excellent option if you're looking for a feature-packed vacuum with strong performance and sturdy build quality.

The best upright vacuum for pet hair that we've tested is the Eureka FloorRover Elite NEU630. This bagless upright easily cleans pet hair on bare floors and low and high-pile carpet. It has an allergen-trapping HEPA filter that shouldn't need replacing very often as long as it gets regular cleaning, resulting in low recurring costs. Plus, its brushroll is removable for easier cleaning of tangled hair.

You can use this vacuum in a semi-handheld configuration in conjunction with any of its attachments, including a turbo brush and a crevice tool for cleaning messes in hard-to-reach spots. It has a brushroll on/off switch, which is good if you want to avoid scratching bare floors. It has a larger dirt compartment that shouldn't need emptying very often. Its power cord is quite long, allowing you to clean large areas without needing to swap outlets.

Unfortunately, this vacuum's hose is fairly short, which can make it tricky to clean hard-to-reach areas in its semi-handheld configuration. Its large dustbin can also get in the way when cleaning under tables and chairs, and its mainly plastic construction doesn't feel especially sturdy, as it squeaks while in use. Still, its strong pet hair cleaning performance and onboard HEPA filter make it an excellent option for pet owners.

The best pet vacuum with a handheld design that we've tested is the Shark UltraCyclone Pet Pro+. This compact cordless vacuum is excellent for dealing with pet hair on bare floors and low and high-pile carpet. Its turbo brush attachment has a brushroll that's advertised to be self-cleaning, so you shouldn't need to worry about hair wraps.

This vacuum's cordless design and lightweight construction make it easy to pick up and carry to hard-to-reach areas. It feels well-built and has relatively few parts that require regular cleaning. Also, the only component that needs regular replacing is its dust cup filter, resulting in decently low recurring costs.

However, this vacuum doesn't have a HEPA filter to trap allergens as you clean, which could be disappointing if you have heavily shedding pets. It also only supplies roughly 10 minutes of runtime on a single charge, which isn't likely to be sufficient for spot-cleaning several big messes. All of that said, its mix of portability and performance make it one of the best handheld vacuums that we've tested.

The best robot vacuum for pet hair we've tested is the iRobot Roomba S9. This well-built robot vacuum can clean pet hair on bare floors as low and high-pile carpet. There's also an onboard HEPA filter to trap allergens as you clean. Its surface detection feature lets it adjust its brushroll height to suit different floor types automatically, which is good if you have a wide mix of surface types in your home.

This vacuum has a wide assortment of other automation capabilities aside from its surface detection feature. It keeps a permanent map of its coverage area, enabling you to set up virtual boundary markers to keep it out of certain areas or schedule cleaning sessions for specific rooms. If it needs to return to its docking station to recharge partway through a cleaning session, it can remember where it stopped and resuming its progress from there.

Unfortunately, this vacuum does have quite a few parts that need regular cleaning. Recurring costs are also high since quite a few components need periodic replacing. Otherwise, if you're looking for a feature-packed robot vacuum that can easily handle pet hair on a wide variety of surfaces, this is an excellent option.

The best vacuum for pet hair we've tested in the budget category is the Wyze Cordless Vacuum. This cordless stick/handheld vacuum has an allergen-trapping HEPA filter, which is rare for a model in this price bracket. It delivers superb pet hair cleaning performance on bare floors as well as low and high-pile carpet.

This vacuum has a three-level suction power adjustment feature, which is good if you have a wide mix of surface types in your home. Depending on your choice of settings and attachments, you can expect approximately 10 to 60 minutes of runtime on a single charge, and you can monitor its remaining battery life in real-time via the LED touchscreen at the back of the vacuum. It comes with a couple of attachments, like a crevice tool and a combination upholstery tool/soft-bristle dusting brush.

However, there's no turbo brush attachment included in the box, though you can purchase one separately from the manufacturer's website. It also lacks a brushroll on/off switch, so its floorhead can sometimes get stuck on loose obstructions like rug tassels. It feels a little fragile in places, like its clear plastic dustbin and floorhead. Still, if you're looking for a lightweight, budget-friendly cordless vacuum that can easily handle pet hair, this is an excellent option.