The Best Self-Empting Robot Vacuum For Pet Hair

The amount of hair your pets shed and the floor types you'll need to clean will determine which robot vacuum is best for you. Certain models are equipped with advanced features, such as self-emptying and obstacle detection capabilities.

When selecting a model, make sure it has a large dustbin and a quiet mode. Smart mapping and app features such as scheduling, zoning and no-go zones can be beneficial.

1. iRobot Roomba 900

The iRobot Roomba 900 is an excellent mid-priced model. It is equipped with some of the most modern intelligent features. For example you can view on a map of the world where Roomba was throughout each cleaning cycle. It also features Spot Mode which allows you to target the robot's focus on one specific area of your home.

The 900 series also includes iAdapt 2.0 Navigation that ensures an efficient, seamless path through your home. Sensors for obstacles allow it to avoid furniture and charging cables. It also has two virtual wall barriers, that you can use to block off straight passes or a radial area (like the pet food station).

It's compatible with Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant and the free iRobot Home App. It has a run time of 75 minutes and returns to its charger when the battery power runs out.

2. Roomba from iRobot 990

This is the top model of Roomba. It comes with all the bells, whistles and features. It uses a high tech AeroForce cleaning system that offers twice as much suction power of other models. It can easily pick up pet fur, lint and dirt, as well as mold spores and large chunks of debris.

It's smarter than previous Roomba models, thanks to enhanced mapping technology and an advanced memory system. It can be controlled remotely using the iRobot HOME App.

The app also allows you to create digital "Keep-Out Zones which block robots from entering certain areas of your home. It's a great choice for those with kids or pets and are looking to keep the mess at bay. It wasn't as effective as the Samsung Powerbot R7070 or Neato Botvac connected in our test for pet hair.

Roomba 960P from iRobot

The Roomba 980P, IRobot's top model, is a step up on its predecessor. It's smarter, more powerful and picks the hair of pets better. It is equipped with a remote.

The bin is situated in the back of the robot. It can be opened by pressing a button to deposit dirt or other debris. The iRobot mobile application lets you select your cleaning preferences and see an image of the area that has been cleaned. You can also set up your robot's cleaning schedule.

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

Roomba 990 by iRobot

This is among the most powerful robot vacuums in our tests and a popular option. It is great at cleaning hardwood floors and carpets. It can also pick up pet hair, crumbs, and dirt. In fact, its Power Boost mode automatically increases suction to help get those tangled carpets out of hiding.

You can control this Roomba remotely via the iRobot app set up cleaning schedules and even create virtual barriers that stop it from entering areas that you do not want it to access. It is able to detect and navigate stairs and is able to return to the docking station to recharge when it runs out of power. Contrary to previous Roomba models, this model can keep track of where it left off and resume the clean. It also runs straight lines to improve its efficiency.

5. iRobot Roomba 980S

The latest iRobot robot vacuum is able to quickly and easily get rid of dirt from carpeted areas as well as hard flooring. It's one the smarter robots we've tested due to its mapping capabilities. It also has the ability to resume where it left after a full charging (which eliminates the frustrating pseudorandom navigation of the classic Roomba).

This vacuum cleaner is among the most flexible we've seen. It has multiple sensors as well as cameras. It can make a path around your house, remember it, avoid obstructions and even spot the edges of ledges.

The iRobot App allows you to schedule cleanings, and alter the robot's behavior. The top controls include the Home button and Spot Mode that allows you to vacuum a specific area. This model comes with a low-maintenance filter which can capture up to 99% of allergens and pollutants.

iRobot Roomba 960SP

The iRobot robot is a great cleaning agent for carpets and hard surfaces, however, it's costly. It's smarter than earlier models, and it will detect when the full charge is completed and then return to its charging station to recharge.

It uses the new mapping technologies to help you navigate and locate rooms much more easily. It's able to fit under most sofas, although not all of them and can avoid getting tangled in power cords and other obstacles.

The included app can be used to start and manage the Roomba remotely. You can also block off areas you don't want it to visit. You could, for instance, place a virtual wall next to your dog's food and water bowls. It also has a spot-cleaning feature that vacuums a circular area around 4 feet in size.

7. iRobot Roomba 980

The squat brownish-black Roomba looks pretty similar to every other robot vacuum cleaner available on the market. (That's not a negative thing). It has the usual features like a spinning brush that helps with edges and corners. It also includes two virtual wall barriers, which aid in navigating the space.

This robot is equipped with the latest maps and navigation capabilities that let it create an image of your home while it cleans. This allows the robot to be aware of when a room is clean and move to the next.

It's easy to set up a cleaning schedule with the app and remotely control the cleaning machine while away from home. It was a success in our tests of pet hair and picked up only 0.2 ounces 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 suction power of this machine, the HEPA filter and its battery life of two hours makes it an excellent option for those with significant cleaning requirements. It ditched the nickel metal hydride battery of previous models in favor of a lithium ion model which will last longer during cleaning sessions and between charges.

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

WiFi and app support are standard features, and they allow you to schedule a regular cleaning or set other options like a spot clean cycle. However, the tiny display may be difficult for family members without smartphones to use. It's also more expensive than other robots with similar features.

9. IRobot Roomba 980XL

The top-of-the-line robot from iRobot is priced at around PS900. It comes with CarpetBoost which gives it amazing cleaning power. This is the most powerful and intelligent Roomba ever created. It does an amazing job on both carpets and hard floors.

It uses vision sensors for VSLAM (Visual Simultaneous Mapping and Localization). It then locates landmarks like chairs, shelves and beds. It also builds a map to help it to remember the location of its.

It also uses cameras to spot dirt spots, and increase suction strength in these areas. You can launch it by opening the app while working and it will clean, vacuum and dock itself on its own when completed. It is also very good at removing pet hair vacuum for tile floors hair. Our tests showed that it picked up 0.2 1 ounces of pet hair on midpile high-pile, low-pile and hardwood.

10. IRobot Roomba 980XL

The 980XL is a premium robot vacuum cleaner for pet hair, and its extra features are worth the cost. It has a more sophisticated mapping system than the 900-series and is cleaner on hard and carpet floors. It is also possible to start it by remote.

It also comes with an effective cleaning system, including a ten-fold improvement in suction power compared to older Roombas. A dual-swivel brush allows you to reach corners and under furniture. It can even automatically mop your floors after it vacuums.

The carpet boost is a bit loud. We measured it at 80 dB, which is about the same as prop planes flying overhead. You can use an electronic fence to keep it out of sensitive areas, such as the dog's food and water bowls.