Best Robot Vacuum For Dog Hair

If your furry companions shed often, you'll require a robot vacuum that can handle it. CR tests robots to determine if they can clean pet hair, kitty litter and other debris in a 5-foot-by-5 foot area.

The iRobot Roomba J7 earns an excellent score for removing pet hair and other particles on bare floors, as well as on carpets with low pile. The dual multisurface rubber brushes are flexible and adapt to different floors types and types, ensuring that they don't get caught with pet hair.

1. IRobot X8 Roomba

The X8 is a great robotic vacuum for pet hair thanks to its dual multi-surface brushes that flex and lift and lift, as well as its suction that can lift up to a certain height. It also features intelligent mapping and navigation that learn your home, ensuring it will always find the best robovac for pet hair path to clean and avoids the stairs.

The only issue with this robot is that it does not come with a dual-purpose charging dock/dust collection like many of its counterparts, forcing you to keep an eye on the dustbin and then manually empty it as needed. This isn't a big problem, as other models that are budget-friendly such as the Yeedi Vac 2, do the same job for cheaper prices.

Setup of this robot using the Eufy Home application is easy however it could take a couple of minutes to get it up and running. It is compatible with Amazon Alexa voice commands and Google Assistant voice command.

2. Neato Botvac D-Shape

The robot is D-shaped, unlike most others that are round. This makes it easier to clean corners and along walls more effectively than the majority of. It is also relatively quiet making it easy to use at home.

This model uses the patented LaserSmart technology for navigation and mapping to map your home. It creates a virtual map that you can access in the Neato app. It's simple to create and modify zones that are not allowed to be visited.

It offers four cleaning modes: Auto, Eco Turbo, Auto, and Maximum. The Auto mode automatically switches from carpeting to hard flooring while Eco and Turbo allow you to select between suction power and run time. The dirt bin is larger and holds more than those of other robots. It's also easy to recharge and restart where it began. The robot can be controlled via your smartwatch, smartphone, Amazon Echo or Google Assistant.

3. IRobot X7 Roomba

The iRobot Roomba X7 vacuum cleaner is an extremely versatile and powerful machine that can also mop. This combination robot utilizes Imprint Smart Mapping to remember your floor plan and clean rooms in an efficient pattern. Its maneuverability makes it easy to get under tables, couches and rug covers as well as electrical cords.

It's a top pick for pet owners since it does an excellent job cleaning pet hair from all types of surfaces. Its iAdapt 3.0 with Visual Navigation system helps it navigate and follow a course around obstacles. It also includes two rubber brushrolls that can be used on multiple floors and are not clogged like other models.

Its battery lasts about 60 minutes, which is less of the 90-minute runtime we see on other high-end robot vacuums. The dirt compartment is integrated into its charging station which is a handy feature that eliminates the necessity of an external dustbin and incurs less recurring costs.

4. IRobot Roomba X6

This robotic vacuum is equipped with an extremely efficient navigation system to map the interior of your home. It has 42 sets of intelligent sensors to ensure it is always aware of its surroundings. It also has an option that allows you to create 4 pieces of virtual barriers on the map.

It moves between different floor types seamlessly. It can even move around furniture legs and corners that would get the traditional vacuum sucked in. It can even vacuum and mop simultaneously!

You can create Clean Zones to send Roomba to high-traffic areas. You can also create Keep Out zones so that the robot vacuum and mop pet hair does not be allowed into certain areas, such as pet food bowls. It is simple to program using the iRobot App and voice control. Physical setup is straightforward with only a few steps and Wi-Fi setup is quick and painless.

5. Roomba X5 from iRobot

The iRobot Roomba E5 is a excellent robot vacuum that works well on all surfaces. It doesn't come with as many high-end features as our top pick, Ecovacs. But it is more portable, and costs less to run. It comes with a larger dirt container and a longer battery.

It's a bit worse on floors that are not clean than the iRobot Roomba i4, but it performs better on carpets with low piles and pet hair. Its suction performance decreases quickly as the dirt compartment is filled, and it can get stuck in rug tassels as well as electrical cords. Its front caster wheels can be removed to clean them, but you will need to use a screwdriver. It is compatible with iRobot Home, which gives you access to scheduling options and other options.

6. Roomba X4 from iRobot

It has a remarkable battery life and a dust compartment that automatically emptys. It also automatically cleans its docking station and sensors. It can be connected to Alexa and Google Home devices for voice commands and to control it remotely.

Its navigation and sensor features allow it to effectively navigate obstacles however it could get stuck in furniture or on cords. It can also be noisy, especially on high-pile carpets.

Unlike our top pick, this vacuum cleaner does not have an app, but its user-friendly interface offers many of the same features, including an in-depth map of your home, as well as options for setting specific cleaning times and creating virtual barriers. It can be difficult to maintain, as its brushrolls and HEPA filter need to be replaced regularly. Additionally, its side brush could get caught in pet hair. These issues can increase maintenance costs.

7. iRobot Roomba X3

This is a very good robot vacuum for floors that are not clean. It feels solid and sturdy, does a good job maneuvering itself around obstacles and recharges quickly. It can also be controlled and scheduled via the iRobot app, Google or Alexa voice assistants, or by using an external sensor. A full suite of advanced sensors help it navigate under furniture and along edges and Cliff Detect prevents the robot from falling down stairs.

It does a great job cleaning small and bulky debris from floors, including pet hair. It is also very maneuverable and performs well with carpets with low pile. It's not as efficient on carpets with a high pile and has higher recurring costs.

We prefer the iRobot RoboVac 30C over the eufy RoboVac 30C as it feels more built, has fewer components that require regular maintenance, and charges faster. It also comes with more sophisticated automation. It can even automatically empty its internal dustbin into a separate dirt compartment on its charging dock, which reduces hands-on maintenance requirements.

8. Roomba X2 from iRobot

The Roomba X2 is iRobot's newest robot vacuum and is the best two-in-one pet hair cleaner on the market. Contrary to previous models, it's less prone to snagging pet waste and spreading it around the house (iRobot took viral videos of that to heart, and added the ability to detect objects for that reason).

It also has smart mapping that lets you create virtual boundaries for the X2, which will keep it out of certain areas or rooms you wish to clean. An app that is easy to use offers plenty of options for customization such as the ability to set specific time frames to start a cleaning run.

The app has a handy menu that contains information on the health of the product as well as a user guide, and advanced settings. This lets you program multiple jobs to be launched with a single touch, or let the machine determine which rooms need more work.

iRobot Roomba X1

The X1 Turbo has two sturdy rubber wheels that look like they belong on a Tonka truck to help it go over tiny bumps and ridges around your home. The undercarriage also houses an upper bar brush that collects hair and dirt when it mop's, as well as places where mopping pads are able to click into.

During testing, the robot was capable of tracking and clean navigating its way through the house with little interference from us. It vacuums and mop without stumbling and automatically empties its trash bin and fills up its water tank.

Jacob Jensen Design has created an exquisite machine that is priced lower than iRobot's expensive Deebot X1 OMNI, or the $2,058 Roborock MaxV Ultra. The software's niggles and loud rumble of its dock-emptying procedure could turn off some people but those who want their bot to be able to do everything will likely find this one a compelling choice.

iRobot Roomba X1+

The X1+ robot vacuum is among the most effective pet vacuums for hair. It comes with dual multi-surface rubber brushes which can clean hair without becoming tangled and is smart enough to understand your cleaning habits and schedules. It has a long-lasting battery and doesn't have to be constantly charged. It is compatible with Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant and the iRobot HOME App. It is equipped with iRobot Yiko which is which is a voice assistant that's more responsive than others.

This vacuum cleaner is more stylish than competitors like Roborock and Shark. It has a premium feeling and the panel gaps are sealed to prevent dust from escape. When docked, clean it automatically emptys the dirt compartment within. This makes it more convenient than other robots that require you to remove and empty the dirt bin manually.