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The Best Self-Empting Robot Vacuum For Pet Hair

How much pet hair sheds by your pet and the type of floor you'll have to deal with will determine which robot vacuum is the best one for you. Certain models are equipped with advanced features, such as self-emptying and obstacle detection capabilities.

When selecting a model, ensure it has a large dustbin and a quiet mode. Smart features for mapping and apps like scheduling, zoning and areas that aren't accessible are also helpful.

1. iRobot Roomba 900

The iRobot Roomba 900 model is an excellent mid-priced model. It has some of the most advanced and cutting-edge intelligent features, such as digital maps that allow you to see the location Roomba was during every cleaning cycle. It also features Spot Mode which allows you to target the robot's focus on one particular area of your home.

The 900 series includes iAdapt 2.0 navigation, which guarantees an efficient and seamless path through your home. The sensors for obstacles let it avoid furniture and charging cables. It also has virtual wall barriers that you can use to block straight lines or a circular space (like pet food stations).

It is compatible with Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant and the free iRobot Home App. Its run time is 75 minutes, and it automatically returns to the charger when its battery power runs low.

2. Roomba iRobot 990 from iRobot

This is the most popular model of Roomba. It comes with all the bells, whistles, and features. It has a top-of-the-line AeroForce cleaning system, which offers twice as much suction power as other models. It can easily clean pet fur, lint, and dirt, as well as mold spores and large pieces of debris.

It's smarter and more sophisticated than the older Roomba model thanks to better mapping technology. It also has a more advanced memory. It can be controlled remotely by using the iRobot HOME App.

It also has a feature that lets you create digital 'Keep Out Zones in the app, which block the robot from entering certain areas of your home. It's a great choice for those who have pets or children and want to keep the mess at bay. It didn't perform as well as the Samsung Powerbot R7070 or Neato Botvac connected in our test for pet hair.

3. IRobot Roomba 980P

The Roomba 980P is iRobot's top of the line model, and it improves on its predecessor in many ways. It is smarter, stronger and more adept at removing pet hair. It also comes with remote control.

The bin is situated at the back of the robot. It can be opened by pressing a button to release dirt or other debris. iRobot's mobile app lets you set your cleaning preferences, view the map of the area you want to clean and program your robot to clean certain days of the week.

One flaw, however, is that the 980 does not include a display, or a manual control. This is a major drawback for a vacuum that relies heavily on its smart capabilities. Its competitors, such as Neato's Botvac Connected or LG's RoboKing range, provide more control options.

4. IRobot Roomba 980

This is one of the most powerful robot vacuums in our tests and a very popular choice. It's great for cleaning carpets and hardwood floors. It can also pick up pet hair, crumbs and dirt. Its Power Boost mode increases suction automatically to help remove those rugs from hiding.

You can control this Roomba remotely using the iRobot app to schedule cleaning sessions and create virtual barriers that prevent it from entering areas you don't want it to enter. It can even recognize and navigate stairs and return to the docking station to recharge itself if it runs out of power. In contrast to previous Roomba models, this model can keep track of where it left off and re-run the clean. It also runs straight lines to increase its effectiveness.

5. Roomba 980S from iRobot

iRobot's latest robot vacuum is a beast capable of quickly and effortlessly remove dirt from carpeted areas and hard floors. It's among the smarter robots we've tested thanks to its mapping capabilities. It also has the ability to resume where it left off after full charge (which removes the annoying pseudorandom navigation of the traditional Roomba).

This vacuum cleaner is among the most flexible that we've seen. It comes with multiple sensors and a camera. It can set up a uniform path around your home, remember it to stay clear of obstacles and detect the presence of ledges.


The iRobot App makes it simple to schedule cleanings and alter the robot's behavior. Its top controls include a Home button as well as a Spot Mode button that lets the user to vacuum the area of a specific. This model has an easy-to-maintain filter that can capture up to 99% allergens and pollution.

6. iRobot Roomba 980SP

This iRobot robot does a good job of cleaning floors and carpets however, it is costly. It's also more intelligent than the previous models and will detect when it has sucked up enough debris to be full and return to its charging base to recharge.

It utilizes the latest mapping technologies to navigate and locate rooms much more easily. It can be placed under most sofas, but not all and avoid getting tangled up in power cords or other obstacles.

The included app can be used to start and schedule the Roomba remotely. You can also make use of virtual walls to block off areas where you don't want it be. For example, you can put a virtual barrier close to the dog's water and food bowls. It also has a spot clean button that cleans a circular area of about 4 feet.

7. iRobot Roomba 990

The squat brownish-black Roomba looks like every other robot vacuum cleaner available on the market. (That's not a negative thing). It has all the usual features, like a rotating brush that helps clean edges and corners. It also comes with two virtual wall barriers to aid in navigation.

This robot uses updated navigation and mapping capabilities that let it create a map of your home as it is cleaned. This lets the robot be aware of when a room has been cleaned and move to the next.

It's easy to set up a cleaning schedule via the app and remotely control the cleaner when away from home. It performed well in our pet hair tests and picked up 0.2 pounds on mid- and low-pile carpets as well as hardwood. It even could fit under our sofas, where the space is tighter than other models we've examined.

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The powerful suction of this machine, the HEPA filter, and its battery life of two hours makes it a great choice for those who have serious cleaning needs. It has ditched the nickel metal hydroide battery of previous models and replaced it with the lithium ion version which will last longer in cleaning sessions and between charges.

iRobot CarpetBoost automatically boosts the power of its brush in order to tackle difficult areas. It also allows for two cleaning passes, instead of one. The virtual walls can be used to block off areas that you wish to keep clean.

WiFi and app support is standard and you can schedule a recurring 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 who don't have smartphones. It's also a bit more expensive than most other robots that have similar features.

9. IRobot Roomba 980XL

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

It uses 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 area to help it keep track of the location.

It also makes use of cameras to identify dirt spots and boost suction power in these areas. It can be started through the app when you're working and it will clean, vacuum and dock itself when completed. It also does a great job at removing pet hair. In our tests, it gathered 0.2 inches of the midpile, hardwood and low-pile.

10. iRobot Roomba 980XL

The 980XL is a premium robot, and its additional features are well worth the cost. It is more sophisticated in 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 has an effective cleaning system, with a 10-fold improvement in suction power compared to older Roombas. A dual-swivel brush can be used to reach corners and under furniture. It will even automatically clean your floors after it has vacuumed.

The carpet boost is loud. It was measured at 80 dB, which is about the same as a prop-driven plane flying over. Luckily, it is possible to use a virtual barrier to keep it away from sensitive areas such as the dog's water and food bowls.

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