4 Best Robot Vacuums for Pet Hair of 2025
We put the latest models to the test to find the ones that suck up pet hair with ease
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In an ideal scenario, a robot vacuum can help busy pet owners maintain the cleanliness of their homes by picking up any fur that their cat or dog has shed. But not every robotic vac is up to the task; some are more effective than others. In our lab tests, we’ve found that some robotic vacuums tend to drag strands of pet hair around instead of suctioning them up. Or the hair they pick up ends up stuck in the brushes, which can create a headache later when you have to clean the brush rolls.
On the other hand, the robotic vacuums that scored highly in our pet hair tests were able to pick up almost all the hair we embedded in carpets without getting it entangled in the brushes. We also found that the best robotics for cleaning pet hair usually come equipped with a turbo setting or booster mode, which helps them capture more hair than other models.
At Consumer Reports, we test robotic vacuums from more than a dozen brands, including Dyson, Eufy, iRobot, Miele, Samsung, and Shark. Right now, our robotic vacuum ratings include only robot vacuums, not combo units that have both vacuuming and mopping functions. Below, we’ve listed (in alphabetical order) the four top-rated robot vacuums our testers recommend for sweeping up pet hair.
Check out our vacuum cleaner buying guide to learn more about how we test robotic vacuums and other types of vacuums. For more choices in robot vacuums, see our full ratings of almost 20 robotic vacuums and additional CR coverage, including our picks of the best robotic vacuums overall.
The Dyson 360 Vis Nav’s ability to clean up pet hair is hard to beat. Not only is it excellent at suctioning up pet hair, but it does so without having the hair get entangled in the brush roll, which is not always the case for other robotic vacs. It’s also incredibly efficient, and it cleared pet hair from carpets in a shorter period of time than most of the other robot vacuums we’ve tested. As a brand, Dyson robvacs earned a very good rating for their predicted reliability, but an unfavorable rating for owner satisfaction, based on our member surveys.
The Eufy C10 T2292 is one of the least expensive robovacs we’ve tested, and it’s a testament to the fact that a low price doesn’t equate to low performance. It’s proficient at sweeping up pet hair and manages to do so without catching that hair in its brush rolls. It comes with an automatic emptying station, which spares you from having to empty out the vacuum’s dustbin frequently. Eufy robot vacuums earned a near top-level score for predicted reliability and a middling score for owner satisfaction, based on our member surveys.
Another great budget pick, the Eureka NERE10SW picks up pet hair fast and effectively. It’s also very good at cleaning carpets, which can sometimes be a challenge for robotic vacuums in general. While it’s only so-so at sweeping up debris in the corners and edges of your home, it impressed us with its navigational skills. The vacuum comes with a self-emptying base.
The iRobot Roomba Max 705 eliminates pet hair from carpets with aplomb, and its anti-tangle rubber brushes live up to their name. In our lab tests, this vacuum was great at avoiding getting pet hair tangled in its brush roll. It also does well at clearing debris from bare, uncarpeted floors as well as mapping and navigating through a home. The vacuum has a self-emptying dock, which allows busy pet owners to be more hands-free in their cleaning. Based on our member surveys, iRobot robotic vacs earned decent ratings in reliability and owner satisfaction.
How CR Tests Robotic Vacuums for Pet Hair Removal
To test a vacuum’s ability to pick up pet hair, our technicians embed 1 gram of Maine coon cat fur into a medium-pile carpet. After cleaning, the robotic vac’s dustbin is weighed to measure the precise amount of hair captured.
In addition to assessing each robot vacuum’s pet hair removal performance, we also test its ability to pick up dirt on carpet and bare floors. Our testers also take into account how easy a vacuum is to handle and how much noise it makes. And like our ratings for other household appliances, Consumer Reports assesses each vacuum brand’s owner satisfaction and predicted reliability based on our member surveys.
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