The Best Self-Empting Robot Vacuum For Pet Hair

The model of robot vacuum that is right for you will depend on the amount of pet hair you have as well as what type of flooring you have. Some models also have advanced features such as self-emptying and obstacle detection.

When choosing a model, ensure it has a large trash bin and a quiet mode. Smart mapping and app features such as zoning, scheduling and no-go zones are beneficial.

1. iRobot Roomba 900

The iRobot Roomba 900 is an excellent mid-priced model. It comes with some of the most sophisticated smart features. For example you can view the location of the digital map on which Roomba was during each cleaning session. It also comes with Spot Mode, which lets you direct the robot's attention to the specific area of your home.

The 900 series features iAdapt 2.0 navigation, which guarantees smooth and efficient travel through your house. Sensors for obstacles assist it in avoiding furniture, and also avoid clutter like charging cables and other items. It also comes with two virtual wall barriers, which can be used to block off straight passes or a radial space (like a pet food station).

It is compatible with the free iRobot Home App to let you schedule cleaning on demand, and it's compatible with Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant. Its run time is 75 minutes, and it returns to the charger when its battery is running low.

2. Roomba iRobot 990 from iRobot

This is the most expensive model of Roomba and comes with all the bells and whistles. It has a top-of-the-line AeroForce cleaning system, which provides twice the suction power as other models. It can easily clean up pet hair dirt, lint, dirt, and mold spores as well as large chunks of debris from carpets and sofas.

It's smarter and more intelligent than older Roomba model, thanks to improved mapping technology. It also has more advanced memory. It can be remotely started by using the iRobot HOME App.

It also comes with an option to create digital 'Keep Out Zones in the app, which prevent the robot from entering certain areas of your house. It's a great choice for people who have children or pets and need to keep the mess away. It wasn't as effective as the Samsung Powerbot R7070 or Neato Botvac connected in our pet hair test.

3. Roomba 980P from iRobot

The Roomba 980P from iRobot, the company's most powerful model, is an improvement on its predecessor. It's smarter, more powerful and it picks up pet hair better. It also comes with a remote control.

The bin is located at the back of the robot. It is opened by pressing a button to release dirt or other debris. The iRobot mobile application lets you select your cleaning preferences and see an image of the area that has been cleaned. You can also program your robot's cleaning schedule.

The 980 doesn't have any display, nor do they have manual control. This is a major disadvantage for a vacuum that relies heavily on its smart capabilities. Its competitors like Neato's Botvac Connected and LG's RoboKing line have more control options.

iRobot Roomba 990

This is among the most powerful robot vacuums that we tested in our tests and a popular choice. It removes pet hair, dirt and crumbs effortlessly on hardwood floors, but also does a great job cleaning carpets. Its Power Boost mode increases suction automatically to help remove those rugs from hiding.

You can control this Roomba remotely via the iRobot app to schedule cleaning sessions and create virtual barriers that stop it from entering areas you don't want it to access. It is able to recognize and navigate stairs and can return to the docking station to recharge itself if it is unable to recharge. In contrast to the previous Roomba models this model is able to keep track of where it left off and restart an earlier clean. It also runs in straight lines, thereby increasing the effectiveness of its coverage.

Roomba 960S from iRobot

The latest iRobot robot vacuum is able to quickly and easily take dirt off carpeted surfaces as well as hard flooring. It's among the most intelligent robots we tested, because of its mapping capabilities and the ability to resume where it left off after the full charge (which reduces the irritation caused by the traditional Roomba's pseudorandom navigation).

Multiple sensors and digital cameras make this one of the most maneuverable vacuums we've ever seen. It can configure a uniform route around your home, remember it, avoid obstacles and even detect the presence of ledges.

The iRobot App makes it simple to schedule cleanings and alter the Shark IQ Robot Vacuum: Self-Cleaning Advanced Navigation's behavior. The top controls include a Home button as well an iRobot Spot Mode button that allows the user to vacuum an area that is concentrated. This model has a low-maintenance filter which can capture up to 99% allergens and pollutants.

Roomba 960SP from iRobot

This iRobot robot does a great job of cleaning hard floors and carpets, however, it is costly. It is smarter than the previous models and will detect when a fully charged battery has been reached and return to its charging station to recharge.

It also uses the new technology of mapping, which allows it to find rooms and navigate more easily. It's able to fit under the majority of sofas, but not all of them, and is able to avoid getting caught in power cords and other obstacles.

The bundled app can be used to start, schedule and monitor the Roomba remotely. You can also use virtual walls to block off areas you don't want it go. For instance, you could place a virtual barrier close to the dog's water and food bowls. It also has a spot-cleaning feature that vacuums a circular area approximately 4 feet in diameter.

7. iRobot Roomba 990

The squat black and brown Roomba appears like every other robot vacuum cleaner on the market. (That's not a bad thing). It has all the usual features, including a rotating brush that helps clean corners and edges. It also includes two virtual wall barriers, that help it navigate through the space.

The robot has updated maps and navigation capabilities that allow it to build a map of your home as it is cleaned. This lets the robot know when a room is clean and then move on to the next.

It's easy to set up a cleaning schedule using the app and remotely control the cleaner when away from home. It performed well in our tests for pet hair, picking up just 0.2 grams of hair on low-pile and mid-pile carpets as well as hardwood. It even managed to fit under our sofas, which is where the space is smaller than other models we've tried.

iRobot Roomba 960XP

The suction power of this robot, the HEPA filter and its battery life of two hours make it a great option for those with serious cleaning needs. It has replaced the nickel metal-hydride battery in previous models with a lithium-ion version that should last longer between charges and during Ultimate Cleaning with Ultenic D6s: Vibration Mopping And Powerful 3000Pa Suction (recent post by www.robotvacuummops.com) sessions.

The iRobot CarpetBoost feature automatically boosts the power of the brush to tackle difficult spots. It can also make two cleaning passes instead of the default single-pass. Virtual walls can be used to isolate areas that you want to keep clean.

WiFi and app support is standard and you can schedule a recurring cleaning or schedule other options such as a spot cleaning cycle. The small display may be difficult to use for family members that do not have smartphones. It's also more expensive than other robots that have similar features.

Roomba 960XL by iRobot

This top of the range robot from iRobot can be purchased for around PS900 and comes with CarpetBoost to provide incredible cleaning power. It is the smartest and most powerful Roomba ever created and it does a fantastic job on carpets and hard floors.

It utilizes vision sensors to perform VSLAM (Visual Simultaneous Mapping and Localization). This allows it to identify landmarks like beds, shelves and chairs and creates a map of the space to be able to remember the location.

It can also use a camera to detect dirt spots, and boost suction strength for these areas. It can be launched via the app, even when you are working. It will automatically vacuum and clean. It also does a great job at removing pet hair. The results of our tests showed that it picked up to 0.2 ounces of pet hair on midpiles low-pile, mid-pile and hardwood.

Roomba 960XL from iRobot

The 980XL is a top robot, and its extra features are worth the price. It has more advanced mapping technology than the 900 series. It is cleaner on carpet and hard floors, and you can start it from a distance.

It also comes with a powerful cleaning system including a ten-fold increase in suction power when compared to older Roombas. A dual-swivel brush allows you to reach corners and under furniture. It will even automatically clean your floors after it has vacuumed.

The carpet boost can be a bit loud. We measured it at around 80 dB--about as loud as prop planes flying overhead. You can create a virtual fence to keep it out of sensitive areas, such as the dog's food bowl and water bowls.