Best Robot Vacuum For Pet Hair

If your household includes cats or dogs it is possible to consider getting a robot vacuum specifically designed for hair of pets. These models have powerful suction, which can pick-up hair strands and food particles as well as cat litter spills.

They also have larger dustbins, which reduce the frequency of emptying. Some have an extra mopping pad.

1. Eufy RoboVac 11S

The Eufy RoboVac 11S is a low-cost robot vacuum that comes with a variety of great pet hair-busting features. It is quiet, has a big dirt compartment and battery, and can auto clean for up to two minutes in spot cleaning mode. It also comes with BoostIQ which can automatically switch between a 'Standard Power" and the 'Maximum suction" to provide the best performance depending on the floor type.

It doesn't create maps of rooms as Roomba does however, it does come with a reactivity obstacle avoidance and drop-sensors that keep it from running into objects (like cats or dogs) or falling down a flight of stairs. It can also suspend and resume cleaning as it gathers debris and transports it to the charging base. It also comes with a self-emptying function and a small dustbin, so you don't need to look or feel what it is sucking.

The 11S was a great performer when we tested it on bare floors as well as a medium-sized carpet and cat hair. It wasn't as successful on high pile carpets and was a bit shaky with more dense debris, such as cereal and kitty litter however, it was better than most of the competition. It also climbed over low lying obstructions such as cords with ease. It also avoided pet hair stuck on the brushes and wheels.

The 11S didn't do well with dog hair as other models, however the amount was lower than other models in our tests. The 11S has some limitations as well, such as not being able schedule and having a small range of voice commands. However, these are minor concerns.

While the 11S is a good option, we do recommend taking a look at other robot vacuums with more advanced features. For example the iRobot Roomba 960 is better-built, easier to maintain, has a bigger dirt storage compartment and a faster charge time, and has smart pathing and better performance on all surface types than the eufy. The iRobot also clears more pet hair and has an even larger array of features that can help you with your home automation needs.

2. Deebot T10 Omni

The Deebot T10 Omni gives you a hands-free high-end experience for cleaning floors. It's among the most powerful robot vacuums available on the market, and comes with excellent litter and pet hair removal capabilities. It also works with smart home assistants such as Alexa and Google Assistant, making it easy to adjust your cleaning schedule and utilize voice commands.

However its obstacle avoidance capability needs improvement. The T10 Omni is susceptible to crashing into furniture and loose baseboards for cabinets and getting stuck in tight corners. It also slams into furniture to find its way out of rooms, which could cause damage to furniture and surfaces. The T10 is somewhat haphazard when it comes to navigating as well. It doesn't have the ability to discern things like cords and socks, so it runs into them.

Fortunately, the latest T10+ has upgraded its navigation system and dropped the camera found on previous models. Ecovacs has instead decided to use structured light and lasers to help it navigate around obstacles. This is a good move, as it helps the T10 avoid obstacles and furniture more effectively.

The T10+ also has a dock which automatically cleans and dry the mopping pads, which prevents the buildup of bacteria. It has a powerful suction of 8,000Pa and is compatible with Amazon Alexa or Google Assistant voice control. It's also the priciest robot vacuum in our line-up however it is a great choice for large homes with lots of carpeted spaces.

While all robot vacuums for pets provide a certain amount of intelligent functionality, certain have more features than others. Certain robot vacuums allow you to alter your cleaning schedule and select which rooms to clean. Some have larger dust bins, which can reduce the frequency with which you need to empty them. Others have tangle-free brush rolls to reduce the amount long hair that gets being sucked up and then tossed into the dust bin. Some models have a less raucous operating noise, which can be beneficial for families with sensitive ears. Additionally, many robotic vacuums for pet hair are compatible with smart home assistants to allow voice control and can connect to smartphone apps to monitor the progress of cleaning.

Roomba 960 from iRobot

The Roomba 960 is one the best robot vacuum and mop pet hair robot vacuums for pet hair. It was a success in all of our tests, although it did struggle with carpet and had issues with certain obstacles like rug tassels. It is also a bit more expensive than some of its rivals. However, it does have more features and better navigation than the other models we tested.

It has a big dustbin and has the virtual wall barrier which can be useful in keeping it out of areas where you don't want it move. It is compatible with Amazon Alexa or Google Assistant and allows you to control the EICOBOT: Next-Level Robot Vacuum - Tangle-Free - 2200Pa Suction with voice commands. The iRobot app allows you to see a map of all the areas it has cleaned. Additionally, you can set your cleaning preferences.

When we tried it on clean floors the 960 performed an outstanding job. It swept up a lot of surface litter, including cereal and did a good job of picking up particles that were embedded. It isn't bad on carpets with low pile however it loses steam as the dirt compartment fills up. It also has a few parts that you need to replace regularly.

It did well in our Home Coverage test, which is responsible for 20 percent of a robot's total score. It covered the entire furnished room which is more than any other robot we've tested. The 960 also did an excellent job at navigating stairs, eicobot: next-level robot vacuum - tangle-free - 2200pa suction which is not easy for most robots to tackle. It didn't perform as well as the Neato Botvac D80 or the 980 on carpets, but it did a good job.

It's a bit more costly than the D80 however it has a number of advanced features. It also has a bigger dustbin. If you're willing to make sacrifices in navigation and obstacle detection but value excellent debris pick-up, then the 960 is an excellent choice for you. It also comes at a lower price than the 980, which means it incurs fewer recurring costs.

4. IRobot Roomba 980

The Roomba 980 is iRobot's most powerful robot vacuum and their top model for tackling pet hair. It's more expensive than other models however, it's got an array of features that make it the most efficient robot vacuum on the market. It comes with the tread to go over uneven flooring, suction to suck up cat litter strewn throughout your home, and connection to allow you to control it remotely and plan cleaning schedules from far away.

It's the most intelligent robot vacuum we've tested and uses the most sophisticated software available from iRobot to sketch out your home's layout and plan a course of action for each cleaning cycle. It makes use of a camera and an on-board sensor to do this. It also uses an algorithm that is known as VSLAM (Visual Simultaneous Mapping and Localization).

The Roomba 980, though capable of moving around your home with relative ease isn't a perfect machine. Its quick cleaning has left behind a tiny amount of sawdust and pet hair on vinyl. Luckily, it can be manually diverted to avoid these areas by means of a virtual barrier.

The iRobot App allows you to place them near your pet's water bowls and food bowls, or anywhere else you'd like to keep from. If you're looking for more help preventing your pet's hair from getting on the floor, the 980 comes with a unique Power Boost mode that increases suction whenever needed.

In terms of user experience is concerned, the 980 is a pleasure to use. The central CLEAN button, which is large and easy to spot, is pressed with a satisfying sound to initiate the robot cleaning cycle. There are just three other buttons on the exterior: a power button and a schedule button and a reset button. The iRobot App lets you control your robot with voice commands or a smartphone.