The Best Self-Empting Robot Vacuum For Pet Hair

The amount of hair your pets shed and the types of floors you'll need to clean will determine which vacuum is right for you. Some models have advanced features like self-emptying and obstacle detection capabilities.

When choosing a model, look out for an enormous dust bin as well as a quiet mode. Smart mapping and app features such as scheduling, zoning and no-go zones are helpful.

1. iRobot Roomba 900

The iRobot Roomba 900 is an excellent mid-priced model. It has some of the latest-and-greatest intelligent features, such as digital map reports that let you see the exact location Roomba has been throughout each cleaning cycle. It also comes with Spot Mode, which lets you direct the robot's attention to a specific area of your home.

The 900 series comes with iAdapt 2.0 navigation, which ensures smooth and efficient travel through your home. Sensors for obstacles assist it in avoiding furniture, while also avoiding clutter like charging cables and other items. It also has two virtual wall barriers, which you can use to block off straight passes or a radial area (like an area for pet food stations).

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

2. Roomba from iRobot 990

This is the best robot vacuum for pet hair and mop version of Roomba. It has all the bells, whistles and features. It uses a high-tech AeroForce cleaning system, which has double the suction power of other models. It can easily pick up pet fur, lint and dirt, as well mold spores, large chunks of debris.

It is smarter than older Roomba models, local using enhanced mapping technology and an advanced memory system. It can be started remotely via the iRobot HOME App.

It also has an option to create digital 'Keep out Zones within the app, which block the robot from entering certain areas of your house. It's a great choice for people who have children or pets and want to keep their mess out. However, it didn't perform as well in our pet hair tests in comparison to the Samsung Powerbot R7070 and Neato Botvac Connected.

3. iRobot Roomba 980P

The Roomba 980P from iRobot is their top-of-the-line model, and it's better on its predecessor in a variety of ways. It's smarter, stronger, and it picks the hair of pets better. It also comes with a remote control.

The back is where you'll find the bin that's easily opened by pressing a button to deposit dirt and other debris. iRobot's mobile app lets you select your preferred cleaning methods, view the map of the area you want to clean and program your robot to clean certain days of the week.

One drawback is that the 980 does not have a display or a manual control. This is a major flaw for a vacuum that relies heavily on its intelligent features. Its competitions such as Neato's Botvac Connected and LG's RoboKing line provide more control options.

4. Roomba 980 from iRobot

This is one of the most powerful robot vacuums in our tests and a popular choice. It's great for cleaning hardwood floors and carpets. It also picks up pet hair, crumbs and dirt. Its Power Boost mode increases suction automatically, which helps get those rug stains out of hiding.

You can control this Roomba remotely using the iRobot app set up cleaning schedules and create virtual barriers that stop it from entering areas you don't want it enter. It is able to detect and navigate stairs and can return to the docking station to recharge if it runs out of juice. Contrary to previous Roomba models it can keep track of where it left off and resume a previously completed clean. It also runs in straight lines, increasing the efficiency of its coverage.

Roomba 960S from iRobot

iRobot’s latest robot vacuum can quickly and easily remove dirt from carpeted surfaces as well as hard flooring. It's among the smarter robots that we tested thanks to its mapping capabilities. It also has the ability to resume the place it left after full charging (which removes the annoying pseudorandom navigation of the traditional Roomba).

This vacuum cleaner is among the most flexible that we've seen. It has several sensors and cameras. It can create a path around your house Be aware, avoid obstructions and even detect ledges.

Setup is easy through the iRobot application that makes it easy to schedule cleanings and change the robot's behavior. The top controls include the Home button and Spot Mode, which allows you to clean a particular area. This model has a low-maintenance filter that can remove up to 99 percent of allergens and pollutants.

6. iRobot Roomba 980SP

This iRobot robot does a good job of cleaning hard floors and carpets, however, Local it is costly. It is smarter than the previous models and local can detect when the full charge has been attained and return to its charging station for recharging.

It uses the new mapping technology to navigate and locate rooms much more easily. It's able to fit under most sofas, although not all of them and will not get caught in power cords and other obstacles.

Remotely start, schedule, and monitor Roomba using the app. You can also make use of virtual walls to block off areas where you don't want it to move. For instance, you could put a virtual fence next to the dog's food and water bowls. It also has a spot-cleaning button which vacuums a circular space approximately 4 feet in diameter.

7. IRobot Roomba 980

The Roomba 980, a squat, brownish-black model is a lot like every other robot vacuum available (that's not good thing!). It has the usual features like a spinning brush that assists with corners and edges. It also comes with two virtual wall barriers to aid in navigation.

This robot has been updated with maps and navigation capabilities that allow it build an image as it cleans. This allows the robot to be aware of when a room is finished and move on to another.

The app allows you to set up a cleaning schedule and control the vacuum remotely while away from home. It did well in our pet-hair tests, picking up just 0.2 pounds of hair on mid- and low-pile carpets as well as hardwood. It even managed to fit under our sofas, which is where the space is tighter than other models we've tested.

iRobot Roomba 960XP

The powerful suction of this robot, the HEPA filter, and its two-hour battery life makes it an ideal option for those with serious cleaning needs. It has discarded the nickel metal hydroide battery of past models to go with the lithium ion version which will last longer throughout cleaning sessions and between charges.

iRobot CarpetBoost automatically boosts the power of its brush to take on difficult spots. It can also perform two cleaning passes, instead of just one. The virtual walls can be used to block off areas you would like to keep clean.

WiFi and apps are supported, and you can schedule a scheduled clean or set up other options such as the cycle of cleaning your spot. However, the tiny display could be difficult for family members who don't have smartphones to use. It's also more expensive than other robots with similar features.

Roomba 960XL from iRobot

This top of the line robot from iRobot can be bought for about PS900 and includes CarpetBoost for outstanding cleaning power. It is the smartest and most powerful Roomba ever created and does an amazing job on both carpets and hard floors.

It makes use of vision sensors to perform VSLAM (Visual Simultaneous Localization and Mapping). It can then find landmarks like chairs, shelves and beds. It also creates an image map to help to remember where it is.

It also has cameras to identify dirt spots and increase suction strength for these areas. It can be activated from the app, while you're at work. It will clean and vacuum automatically. It is also very good at removing pet hair. In our tests, it gathered 0.2 pounds of hardwood, midpile, and low-pile.

Roomba 960XL by iRobot

The 980XL is a premium robot, and its additional features are worth the cost. It has a more advanced mapping system than the 900 series and it is more efficient in cleaning both on hard and carpet floors. It is also possible to start it remotely.

It also comes with an efficient cleaning system that includes 10 times the power-lifting suction capacity of older Roombas and a dual-swivelling brush to reach corners and get under furniture. It can sweep your floors automatically after vacuuming.

The carpet boost can be a bit loud. It was measured at around 80 dB which is the same as a prop-driven aircraft flying over. You can create an electronic fence to keep it out of sensitive areas, like the dog's food bowl and water bowls.