The Best Self-Empting Robot Vacuum For Pet Hair

How much pet hair your pets shed and the types of floors you'll need to clean will determine which vacuum is the best one for you. Some models have advanced features such as obstacle detection and self emptying capabilities.

When choosing a model, ensure it has a large dustbin and quiet mode. Smart maps and features in apps such as scheduling, zoning and areas that are not accessible.

1. iRobot Roomba 900

The iRobot Roomba 900 model is an excellent mid-range model. It offers some of the latest-and-greatest intelligent features, such as digital maps that allow you to track where Roomba has been throughout each cleaning cycle. It also features Spot Mode, which lets you focus the robot on a specific area of your home.

The 900 series also includes iAdapt 2.0 Navigation that provides a seamless, efficient path through your home. Sensors for obstacles assist it in avoiding furniture, and also avoid charging cables or other clutter. It also has two virtual wall barriers, that 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 tasks on demand, and it's compatible with Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant. It has a run time of 75 minutes and recharges itself when the battery's power goes out.

2. iRobot Roomba 980

This is the best robot vacuum mop combo for pet hair model from Roomba and it comes with all the bells and whistles. It has a high-tech AeroForce cleaning system that offers double the suction power of other models. It can easily pick up pet fur, lint and dirt, and mold spores and large pieces of debris.

It's smarter than previous Roomba models, using improved mapping technology and a more advanced memory system. 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 that block the robot from entering certain areas of your home. It's a great option for those who have pets or children and want to keep their mess out. However, it didn't do as well in our pet hair tests when compared to the Samsung Powerbot R7070 or Neato Botvac Connected.

3. Roomba 980P from iRobot

The Roomba 980P, IRobot's most powerful model, is a step up over its predecessor. It's more efficient, stronger and better at picking up pet hair. It also comes with remote control.

The bin is located at the back of the robot. It is opened by pressing a button to deposit dirt or other debris. The mobile app for iRobot lets you choose your cleaning preferences, view a map of the area that has been cleaned and set up your robot to clean specific days of the week.

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

Roomba 990 by iRobot

This is one of the most powerful robot vacuums we have seen in our tests and a popular choice. It is great at cleaning hardwood floors and carpets. It also picks up pet hair, crumbs and dirt. In fact it's Power Boost mode automatically increases suction to help get those tangled carpets out of hiding.

You can control this Roomba remotely through the iRobot app set up cleaning schedules and set up virtual barriers to stop it from entering areas that you do not want it to enter. It can recognize and navigate stairs and return to the docking stations to recharge if its battery runs out. This model, unlike the previous Roomba models, can recall the location it left and restart a clean that was previously completed. It is also able to run in straight lines, thereby increasing the effectiveness of its coverage.

Roomba 960S from IRobot

iRobot’s latest robot vacuum can easily and quickly remove dirt from carpeted surfaces as well as hard flooring. It's among the most intelligent robots we've tested due to its mapping capabilities. It is also able to return where it left off after full charging (which removes the annoying pseudorandom navigation of the classic Roomba).

This vacuum cleaner is one of the most flexible we've seen. It has multiple sensors and cameras. It can configure an even path around your house, remember it to avoid obstacles, and even detect ledges.

The iRobot App makes it simple to schedule cleanings and adjust the Proscenic X1 Robot Vacuum Cleaner: Powerful High-Mop's behavior. The top controls include a Home button and an iRobot Spot Mode button that allows the user to vacuum the area of a specific. This model comes with a low-maintenance filter which can capture up to 99% of pollutants and allergens.

Roomba 960SP iRobot from iRobot

This iRobot robot does a good job of cleaning floors and carpets however, it's expensive. It is also smarter than its predecessors and can recognize when it has taken up enough debris to be full and return to its charging base to recharge.

It also utilizes the latest mapping technology, allowing it to locate rooms and navigate easier. It can be placed under most sofas, though not all of them and can avoid getting tangled 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 you don't want it go. For example, you can put a virtual fence next to the dog's water and food bowls. It also has a spot-clean button that vacuums the area around 4 feet.

7. IRobot Roomba 980

The squat, brownish-black Roomba is pretty similar to every other robot vacuum cleaner available on the market. (That's not a bad thing). It comes with the standard features such as a spinning brush that can help with corners and edges. It also comes with two virtual wall barriers which help it navigate a space.

This Linsar Robot Vacuum: 2-In-1 with Powerful Suction (robotvacuummops.com) has updated maps and navigation capabilities that allow it to create maps while it cleans. This lets the robot be aware of when a room has been cleaned 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 did well in our tests of pet hair, picking up 0.2 pounds on mid- and low-pile carpets as well as hardwood. It even was able to fit under our sofas, where the space is tighter than other models we've examined.

Roomba 960XP from iRobot

The powerful suction of this robot, the HEPA filter and its two-hour battery life makes it an ideal option for those with significant cleaning requirements. It has replaced the nickel metal-hydride battery in the past models with a lithium-ion version that will last longer between charges and also during cleaning sessions.

iRobot CarpetBoost automatically increases the power of its brush in order to tackle tough spots. It can also make two cleaning passes, instead of just one. Virtual walls can be used to create a barrier around areas you wish to keep clean.

WiFi and apps are supported, and you can schedule a regular cleaning schedule or create other options such as the cycle of cleaning your spot. The minimal display can be difficult to use for family members that don't have smartphones. It's also more expensive than other robots that have similar features.

Roomba 960XL by iRobot

The top-of-the-range robot from iRobot is available for PS900. It is equipped with CarpetBoost, which gives it incredible cleaning power. It is the smartest and most powerful Roomba ever created and it does a great job on hard floors and carpets.

It makes use of vision sensors for VSLAM (Visual Simultaneous Mapping and Localization). It then finds landmarks such as shelves, chairs and beds. It also builds maps to help it remember where it is.

It can also use a camera to detect dirt spots, and increase suction strength in these areas. You can start it by opening the app while working and it will clean, vacuum and dock itself on its own when done. It is also very good at removing pet hair. In our tests, it picked up 0.2 pounds of the midpile, hardwood and low-pile.

10. IRobot Roomba 980XL

The 980XL is a premium model, and the extra features make it well worth the price. It features more advanced mapping technology than the 900 series. It cleans better on both hard and carpeted flooring, and it is able to start it from a distance.

It also comes with an effective cleaning system that includes ten times the power-lifting suction capacity of older Roombas and uses a dual-swiveling brush to reach corners and get under furniture. It even has the ability to automatically mop your floors after it has vacuumed.

It's a bit loud however, especially when you're using the carpet boost feature. We measured it at 80 dB, which is about the same as an aircraft that is flying in the direction of props. You can create an electronic fence to keep it away from vulnerable areas, such as the dog's food and water bowls.