The 5 Best Robot Vacuums For Pet Hair - Spring 2021 Reviews

The best robot vacuum for cleaning pet hair on carpet we've tested is the iRobot Roomba S9. It delivers great performance on low-pile and high-pile carpets, where it has no issue sucking up pet hair, and it also does a very good job of cleaning pet hair from high-pile carpets. It has a HEPA filter, which is nice if you're concerned about allergens from shedding pets.

It uses its iAdapt 3.0 navigation system to create more efficient paths through rooms, maneuver around obstacles, and detect areas that need extra cleaning. You can use the companion app to set up cleaning schedules, create virtual boundaries, and see the vacuum's cleaning history. The battery performance is fantastic; even if you use it continuously set to the most powerful suction mode, it provides roughly 50 minutes of runtime.

Unfortunately, it's not the easiest to maintain, which is typical for robot models. You need to manually remove any tangled hair from the brushroll and side brush periodically. There are also several parts, including the HEPA filter, that you need to replace regularly. That said, if you're a pet owner looking for a hands-off way to clean your carpets, it's a great option.

The best robot vacuum for cleaning up pet hair on bare floors that we've tested is the Roborock S6. It delivers exceptional performance on bare floors, cleaning pet hair without issue. It's also equipped with a HEPA filter to help trap allergens as you clean, which is good if your pet sheds heavily.

It feels amazingly well-built, with high-grade plastic construction and rubber wheels that let it climb over high-pile rugs. It provides over 100 minutes of runtime even when run on its most powerful 'Max' mode, which should be enough for most stubborn messes. It uses smart pathing technology to build a virtual map of its coverage area, yielding increasingly efficient cleaning routes, and you can use its companion app to set up virtual boundary markers or schedule cleaning times for individual rooms.

Unfortunately, like most robot vacuums, there are quite a few parts that require regular maintenance or replacement, so recurring costs can add up over time. However, its companion app does give you a warning if a component is due to be changed. Thanks to its excellent build quality and superb bare floor performance, it's also one of the best laminate floor vacuums that we've tested.

The best budget robot vacuum for pet hair that we've tested is the Roborock E4. This well-built robot vacuum does an exceptional job of sucking up hair from a wide variety of floor types, ranging from bare surfaces like linoleum or tile to high-pile carpets. It features an allergen-trapping HEPA filter, which is good if your pet sheds heavily.

The vacuum's OpticEye navigation system creates fairly efficient cleaning routes and enables it to maneuver around objects, and the vacuum can automatically adjust its suction power to different floor types. Battery performance is exceptional, with a runtime of roughly anywhere between 115 to over 190 minutes depending on your usage habits and chosen suction power setting. You can use its companion app to reorient it if it gets stuck, check the estimated service life of various parts, or schedule cleaning sessions in advance.

Unfortunately, the coverage map of its cleaning area is only temporary, so you can't set up virtual boundary markers or schedule cleaning sessions for individual rooms. Also, like most robot vacuums, many parts need to be cleaned or replaced regularly. Still, this vacuum's fantastic performance on bare floors, impressive maneuverability, and relatively affordable price help make it one of the best budget robot vacuums that we've tested.