Have a pet? Don't do all the cleaning yourself. Here are the best robot vacuums for pet hair.

Read our full review of the Roomba s9+.

A robot vacuum priced like a MacBook Pro had better do some serious sucking. Despite serious competition for the title of Best Roomba from the 2021 j7+, the s9+ still does one thing better: clean thick carpets. iRobot's D-shaped botvac reaches deep into carpets with 40 times the suction of 600 Series Roombas (the j7+ offers 10 times the suction).

After gathering corner-bound hairballs with its flat edge, the s9+ makes a lot of passes across a room to ensure thorough cleaning. It uses iRobot Imprint tech to make a map of each floor in your home and is able to target specific rooms or zones. The s9+ then empties itself into a Clean Base that holds a few months worth of debris.

The j7+ uses a new PrecisionVision Navigation camera that helps it to avoid small (less than four inches) obstacles that are typically blind spots for robot vacuums. It's the botvac to get if you're nervous about pet waste being smeared or about a frilly toy clogging the machine. The meticulous eye for its surroundings also assists in navigating on dark floors.

The j7+ showcases other iRobot glow-ups, too. It empties debris into a more compact auto-empty dock without sacrificing the 60-day capacity. The revitalized iRobot Genius app whips up custom cleaning suggestions based on earlier rounds, like offering to schedule a kitchen cleaning after dinner each night.

Read our full review of the Roborock S7+.

Between strong suction, LiDAR, and mopping that doesn't soak carpets, the Roborock S7 is already major for folks dealing with both carpet and hard floors. With its self-empty dock (a wise bundle for people with shedding pets), the S7+ is triple threat under $1,000.

Roborock's obstacle recognition can't detect cords or pet poop. However, you shouldn't have to babysit otherwise. The S7+ can be trusted to find your selected zones, decipher between floor type, and get back to its dock (though its three-hour battery life should rarely die on you).

3,000 Pa of suction is a bold claim that'd top Roomba's best, especially at a price point that's almost always under $400. But people seem to really like the way Yeedi's cyclone gets even stronger on carpeting. Plus, mopping, automatic emptying, and room mapping make it almost impossible to question whether this Yeedi deserves a top spot.

The presence of room mapping is also impressive at such a practical price point, despite undercooked quirks like only having the capacity to hold a map of one story at a time. The shaky navigation isn't so annoying when you can still enjoy the convenience of custom room targeting and virtual boundaries in the app.

If you're set on a Roomba as your first robot vacuum, the 694 is a budget-friendly model to get your toes in the water. Despite being the cheapest Roomba in the current lineup, it's still armed with iRobot's tangle-free extractors (great for pet hair) and Roomba’s patented high-efficiency AeroForce filter.

The Roomba 694 relies on adaptive navigation to safely roam while unleashing a three-stage cleaning system to expertly loosen, lift, and sucks up dirt and debris. Advanced dirt detection sensors tell the Roomba to work harder on certain areas, like near the litter box or the designated belly rub spot on the carpet. Every Roomba has also received the iRobot Genius app, offering personalized suggestions for recurring schedules.

Read our full review of the Neato D8.

D-shaped vacuums were Neato's thing far before Roomba caught word of that diligent edge cleaning. Amidst the seemingly-discontinued D7 and the D6 that doesn't offer zone cleaning (kind of a must for homes with pets), the Botvac D8 oozes with value. Compared to the similarly-shaped Roomba s9+, the D6 won't empty itself — but won't empty your wallet, either.

For up to two hours at a time, the D7 uses laser navigation to map out cleaning sessions and chug along in straight lines, which can be mediated by virtual no-go zones. Additionally, the phone app can be used to create floor maps for each story or section of your home for a more customized, less bumpy clean.

This mid-range Shark checks the basic boxes and gets you off the hook from emptying a dustbin for 45 days at a time. It provides impressive, methodical coverage through maps it makes of your home (when it actually listens to them, that is).

The 2,000 Pa suction is typically powerful enough to really clean your carpets, and will pick up surface-level debris on the first run. A self-cleaning brushroll is particularly helpful for carpets topped with a layer of shedding. The multi-stage filtration system that traps dust and dander is another added bonus for pet parents or indoor allergy sufferers.

Read our full review of the ILIFE V3s Pro.

The ILIFE V3s Pro(opens in a new tab) gives you the freedom of hands-free vacuuming without having to spend a small fortune. This low-profile bot will maneuver smoothly under beds and sofas and pry your floors for loose pet hair and crumbs for up to two hours at a time. Suction is unleashed through a single hole in the bottom of the vacuum rather than any brush rolls, but this is powerful enough for slippery hard floors — and avoids the issue of tangling completely.

While it’s not equipped with WiFi, it does come with a remote control for scheduled cleanings and other convenient control over its business for the day. The iLife V3 is also equipped with sensors to avoid bumping into or falling off objects or stairs. However, it does sometimes get tripped up when transitioning to different surfaces.