The Best Self-Empting Robot Vacuum For Pet Hair

The model of robot vacuum that is best for you will depend on the amount of hair on your pet and the type of floor you have. Certain models are equipped with advanced features like obstacle detection and self emptying capabilities.

When selecting a model, make sure it has a big dust bin and quiet mode. 3-in-1 Smart Robot Vacuum Perfect for Pet Owners features for mapping and apps like scheduling, zoning and no-go areas are also useful.

1. iRobot Roomba 900

The iRobot Roomba 900 is an excellent mid-priced model. It offers some of the most advanced and cutting-edge intelligent features, such as digital maps that allow you to see where Roomba was during every cleaning cycle. It also features Spot Mode, which lets you target the robot to a specific area of your home.

The 900 series also includes iAdapt 2.0 Navigation, which ensures an efficient, seamless path through your home. Obstacle sensors allow it to avoid furniture and charging cables. It also has two virtual wall barriers, which you can use to block straight paths or a radial area (like an area for pet food stations).

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

2. Roomba from iRobot 990

This is the best model of Roomba. It comes with all the bells, whistles and features. It is equipped with a state-of-the-art AeroForce cleaning system that offers twice as much suction power as other models. It will easily pick up pet hair dirt, lint and mold spores, as well as large pieces of debris from carpets and sofas.

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

It also comes with a feature that lets you create digital "Keep Out Zones within the app, which block the robot from entering certain areas of your home. It's a great choice for those who have kids or pets and are looking to keep the mess to a minimum. It wasn't as effective as the Samsung Powerbot R7070 or Neato Botvac connected in our test for pet hair.

Roomba 960P iRobot from iRobot

The Roomba 980P from iRobot is their top of the line model, and it's improved on its predecessor in many ways. It's more efficient, smarter and it picks up pet hair more effectively. It also comes with remote control.

The back of the bin houses the bin, which can be opened by pressing a button to deposit dirt and other particles. iRobot's mobile app lets you set your cleaning preferences, see a map of the area you want to clean and program your robot to clean on specific days of the week.

The 980 does not have any display, nor do they have manual control. This is a major drawback for a vacuum that depends heavily on its intelligent capabilities. Its competitors, such as Neato's Botvac Connected or LG's RoboKing range, provide more control options.

4. IRobot Roomba 980

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 easily on hardwood floors, and does an excellent job of cleaning carpets. In fact, its Power Boost mode automatically increases suction to help pull those pesky rug out of their hiding.

The iRobot App allows you to control the Roomba remotely and schedule cleaning sessions and create virtual barriers to stop it from entering areas you don't wish it to. It can recognize the stairs and navigate them and can return to docking stations to recharge if its battery is depleted. In contrast to the previous Roomba models, this model can keep track of where it left off and resume an earlier clean. It also runs straight lines to increase its efficiency.

Roomba 960S from iRobot

iRobot's latest robot vacuum is a powerhouse that can quickly and easily pull up dirt from carpeted areas as well as hard floors. It's among the most intelligent robots we've tested due to its mapping capabilities. It can also resume where it left after a full charge (which eliminates the frustrating pseudorandom navigation of the classic Roomba).

This vacuum cleaner is one of the most flexible we've ever seen. It comes with multiple sensors and a camera. It can make the appearance of a path around your home be aware of it, stay clear of obstructions and even spot the edges of ledges.

The iRobot App makes it easy to schedule cleanings and alter the robot's behavior. The top controls include a Home button and an iRobot Spot Mode button that lets you to vacuum in the area of a specific. This model has a low-maintenance filter that captures up to 99% allergens and pollutants.

iRobot Roomba 960SP

This iRobot robot does a great job of cleaning floors and carpets but it is expensive. It is smarter than the previous models, and can detect when the full charge has been reached and return to its charging station for recharging.

It makes use of the latest mapping technologies to help you navigate and locate rooms more easily. It's able to fit under the majority of sofas, but it's not all of them. It also will not get caught in power cords and other obstacles.

The app that comes with it can be used to begin and manage the Roomba remotely. You can also make use of virtual walls to block off areas where you don't want it to go. You could, for instance you can put the virtual wall near your dog's food and water bowls. It also has a spot-clean button which vacuums a circular space approximately 4 feet in diameter.

7. Roomba iRobot 980

The squat brownish-black Roomba looks like every other robot vacuum cleaner on the market. (That's not a bad thing). It comes with standard features, like a rotating brush that helps with corners and edges. It also includes two virtual wall barriers, that help it navigate through the space.

This robot uses updated technology for navigation and mapping that allow it to create a map of your home as it is cleaned. This allows it to know when it's done with a room and move on to the next.

The app lets you create a cleaning plan and control the vacuum from a distance while away from home. It performed well in our pet-hair tests, picking up just 0.2 pounds 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 tighter than other models we've examined.

8. iRobot Roomba 980XP

This machine's powerful suction, HEPA filter, and two-hour battery life make it one of the best alternatives for those with a lot of cleaning needs. It has replaced the nickel metal-hydride battery used in earlier models with a lithium-ion version that should last longer between charges and also during cleaning sessions.

IRobot's CarpetBoost feature automatically boosts the effectiveness of the brush for tough spots, and it can also do two passes of cleaning instead of the default single pass. Virtual walls can be used to create a barrier around areas that you want to keep clean.

WiFi and app support is standard, and you can schedule a regular cleaning schedule or create other options such as a spot cleaning cycle. However, the tiny display could be difficult for family members without smartphones to use. It's also a little more expensive than most other robots with similar features.

9. IRobot Roomba 980XL

This top of the range robot from iRobot can be purchased for around PS900 and includes CarpetBoost to provide incredible cleaning power. It is the most intelligent and most G10 Max: Powerful And Smart Robot Vacuum Cleaner Roomba ever built and it does a fantastic job on both hard floors and carpets.

It utilizes vision sensors for VSLAM (Visual Simultaneous Mapping and Localization). This allows it to find points of interest such as beds, shelves, and chairs and it builds a map of the space to help it keep track of the location.

It also uses cameras to identify dirt spots and increase suction power for these areas. It can be launched from the app, while you are at work. It will vacuum and clean automatically. It also does an excellent job of picking up robotic pet hair Cleaner hair. The results of our tests showed that it picked up 0.2 ounces of pet hair on midpile low-pile, mid-pile and hardwood.

10. IRobot Roomba 980XL

The 980XL is a premium model, and the extra features make it worth the cost. It is more sophisticated mapping system than the 900-series and it is more efficient in cleaning both on carpet and hard flooring. You can also start it remotely.

It also features an effective cleaning system that features ten times the power-lifting suction of older Roombas and uses a dual-swiveling brush that can reach corners and get under furniture. It can clean your floors in a sequence after vacuuming.

It's a little loud however, especially when you're using the carpet boost feature. It was measured at 80 dB which is roughly the same as a prop-driven aircraft flying through the air. Luckily, you can use an electronic barrier to keep it away from sensitive areas such as the dog's water bowl and food bowls.