Best Robot Vacuum For Pet Hair

The ideal robot vacuum cleaner for pet hair will have a strong suction, and brushes that don't tangle pet hair. It should come with a clever application that can establish no-go zones.

The iRobot J7+ received the top marks in my tests of picking up dog and cat hair on hardwood floors. It also has an obstacle avoidance function which can supposedly detect socks and cords.

1. Eufy RoboVac G30

Eufy is one of the newest players in the robot vacuum market has received good reviews for its sleek designs that can slide under low furniture. The G30 is slightly bigger than the 11S model, but still remarkably slim. It features a stronger suction as well as a mopping feature in a package less than three inches high. It also has a recess for the charging base that keeps it away from view and out of sight when not when not in use.

The G30 uses the application that is used by many of Eufy’s other robotic devices. It's a basic application compared to some of its more expensive counterparts, but it has several useful functions. For instance, a tapping on the Settings menu lets you share control of the G30 with other household members. The robot can play a song to aid in finding it. This is helpful if the robot gets stuck in a sofa or runs out of the room.

When choosing a robot vacuum, it is important to think about its ability to collect pet hair. The G30 excelled at this, easily catching and removing short and long hairs of cats and dogs from our test floors. It even sucked dried clumps of cat food that older Roomba 675 had trouble with.

The G30 offers two options for more specific cleaning tasks: Spot and Edge. The Edge allows you to draw a line around an area of the floor which the robot will vacuum for up to two minutes. The first one does the same thing, but stops for a few seconds to avoid overcrowding its dustbin.

Like most robotic vacuums, the G30 generates a map as it cleans it and stores it in its memory. It doesn't include any other navigational features like room labeling or virtual no-go zones. The app allows you to set boundary strips, but they feel more like suggestions rather than actual boundaries. The G30 is a clever and efficient robot vacuum, and it comes at a low cost.

2. Neato D9

The Neato D9 is a robot vacuum cleaner with a bigger brush, a larger dust bin and intelligent LIDAR mapping that is able to efficiently clean corners. It is equipped with sensors and a docking station that performs charging functions.

The D9 is an upgrade from the D8 which has double the runtime as well as improved mapping. It also comes with a more advanced multi-surface brush as well as an ultra-performance filter which can catch smaller particles like hairs of pets, than standard filters.

In our tests in the lab, both carpets and hard flooring performed well. It also had one of the longest battery life which allowed it to cover a large home before needing to recharge. The D9 isn't equipped with an remote control, however you can operate it manually via the power button on the unit, through your smartphone with the MyNeato app (available for Android and iOS), or with voice commands with Alexa or Google Assistant.

The D9's onboard LIDAR helps the robot to map your home and approach cleaning in a logical pattern that avoids obstacles, which can aid in cleaning more thoroughly. However, its size may prevent it from getting under some tables and chairs, which is why it's not the best choice for homes with precious antiques or collectibles. It also tends to climb up lamp bases and chair legs which can cause damage or cause the robot to fall.

The D9 is, like the other models in this series, has a wide brush that can pick up dirt in corners of rooms. It also comes with a Turbo mode to remove heavy dirt and pet fur on carpets. In our tests the D9 proved to be very effective on hard flooring and did an excellent job of picking up pet hair on both carpets and floors that were not bare. The D9 comes with a HEPA filter that eliminates small particles that can trigger asthma or allergies. The D9 is easy to setup and use using the MyNeato app, which makes it easy to create Zones that target areas of concern, such as crumbs under the table, Home or No-Go zones that limit the space that the robot can travel, such as narrow hallways.

3. iLife V3s Pro

The iLife V3s Pro robot vacuum mop for pet hair is among the most effective vacuums for pet hair on hard flooring. It is also able to navigate stairs and other obstacles. It comes with mopping capabilities. Its slim design makes it easy to place under furniture, allowing it access to hidden dirt and pet hair in places that are difficult to reach. The automatic self-charging function helps save time when the battery is low. It will then return to its dock. It can be controlled with an app or via the remote control.

iLife V3s Pro has many of the same features as more expensive versions, but it costs less than half. It is able to clean stone, low-pile flooring and a variety hardwood and tile surfaces. It can be programmed to clean every day on a regular basis and will continue to clean even when you are away from home. Smart sensors will stop it from falling or scratching furniture legs. The pearl white finish is elegant and is a great match with many styles of decor. It's low enough to fit under sofas and beds.

The motor it uses may not have the power of more expensive models, but it is quick to get rid of pet hairs and other debris from hard surfaces. The V3s Pro can also be set to clean the bathroom, kitchen or other rooms regularly.

The V3s Pro does not have a rotating brush, however it does have a 3-inch opening that allows debris to be carried away into the dustbin. Two brushes with three-spoke bristles are placed on either side to loosen crumbs and other particles, before being swept away.

The iLife V3s Pro has a cleaning performance comparable to that of the Roomba from iRobot and Eufy RoboVac. Comparing the results of its lab tests with other robot vacuums that have similar specifications, they were average. It completed a test in just 1 hour, 31 minutes and 1 seconds and is somewhat slower than the iRobot Roomba or the Shark Ion R85. It did a great job of removing pet hair and other particles off bare floors, but struggled with high-pile, thick carpeting and rugs.

4. Deebot X2 Omni

Although the X2 Omni isn't the newest robot vacuum and mop from Ecovacs but it's one of the best models you can buy to clean pet hair. The X2 Omni is designed to clean carpets and floors, by using rotating washing pads soaked with hot water at 131 degrees that allow the mop to get rid of dirt and pet hair. This is an exclusive feature that other robots don't have and makes the Deebot distinguish itself from the competition.

This robot is also very adept at avoiding obstructions. When tested it was able to elude furniture legs, pet toys and even poop placed in its path. In addition, the X2 Omni's ability to avoid obstacles is tracked by its inbuilt security camera, giving you a complete hands-free experience.

Although it is a more expensive robot vacuum than the iRobot Combo j7+, it has received a lot of praise from owners who appreciate how easy it is to use and how well it functions. The only drawback to the X2 Omni is that it requires an internet connection to run, which is a hassle in some homes.

The X2 Omni is very easy to set up. It comes with mopping pads and a side brush that are already installed which makes it a plug and play device. It's also one of the quietest robot vacuums we have tested and operates at the lowest level of noise when in use.

Another key feature to the X2 Omni is its all-in-one OMNI Station. This unique docking system automatically removes and stores dust, allergens and debris for over 60 days, while it also cleans the mop and refills its water supply to be ready for the next cleaning job. This makes sure that the mops are always working on an uncluttered and fresh surface which prevents the growth of bacteria.

The X2 Omni is also equipped with a redesigned YIKO voice control, which lets you send the robot commands such as "move forward, clean here" or advanced schedules. It also has a 960p security camera that can be activated through the app to monitor your home at any time of day or night.