Best Robot Vacuum For Thick Carpet and Pet Hair

If you have pets, you'll need a robot vacuum that can handle fur shedding and other hair-related messes. Look for a model with a large trash bin that is able to easily empty itself.

You should consider a model with the ability to map and virtual no-go lines to keep it away from sensitive areas like pet bowls and beds. Look for models that have intelligent features, such as the ability to schedule or use a smartphone application.

1. Neato D7

The D7 is the top model in Neato's robotic vacuum line. It is extremely navigable and is controlled by either the app or Alexa. The D7, unlike many robots which struggle to navigate without a map, makes use of advanced sensors and Lasers to create a digital map. This allows you to create virtual "No-Go" lines in a matter of a few clicks of your finger. The D7 cannot enter areas it shouldn't (without the use of towers or barrier tape).

The D7's ability to clean is impressive. It can remove 99.8 percent of Cheerios that are scattered on the floor. This is a little better than the Roomba i7+, which only manages to collect 94.6 percent, and the Shark Ion R85, which is able to only pick up 100%. The D7 can also move well on both bare carpet and high-pile.

Another feature is the option to choose between two cleaning intensities. There's a Eco mode that runs the vacuum quietly and extends the run time, while Turbo mode delivers a more powerful clean. The Turbo mode is a bit loud and can be a nuisance when you use the D7 to watch television or work.

The D7 is one of the few robots capable of creating and storing multiple floor plans. This is ideal for multi-level homes. It also comes with a quick boost feature, which allows it to return to its base to recharge before continuing cleaning. This is particularly helpful for cleaning areas that are difficult to clean. Neato's application is simple to use and is regularly updated with new features. For the price, this is one of the best budget robot Vacuum for pet hair robots for thick carpet and pet hair available.

2. Eufy RoboVac ElevenS

The Eufy 11S, like the Neato D7 is sleek and low profile. This allows it to get under beds, couches, and coffee tables more easily than other robot vacuums. It also has several innovations that help it effectively clean and go where you want it to be, including no-go lines that you could draw on its virtual maps to stop the robot from cleaning sensitive areas like pet bowls and beds. It also comes with an auto recharge and resume feature that, if the battery dies before it finishes cleaning, it automatically makes its way back to its base to charge and then returns to where it began.

The RoboVac 11S is more efficient than its predecessor and the RoboVac 30C, which is more eufy and is superior to the ILIFE A4s as well as the bObsweep Bob Pro in our tests. Itemoving the majority of hair from hardwood flooring and only slightly lower its score when tested on carpet.

The V3s Pro, unlike many other robot vacuums, doesn't use a brush roll. Instead, it uses two side brushes that rotate to loosen and push debris towards a 3 inch opening at its base. This isn't a efficient carpet cleaner however, it's still impressive given its price.

The iLife V3s Pro is also capable of mopping. It does a decent job on bare floors, and it picked up faux Christmas tree needles, bits of tinsel, and mud-like pieces in my mopping tests. It's not as great as the top robot mop.

4. Roborock S7

Roborock S8 Dual Brush Robot Vacuum Cleaner S7 robot vacuum is a great value. It has impressive tech capabilities. The mid-priced model works like a lot of high-end models and is easy to use and maintain. It has a variety of top-quality features that are similar to those found in models that cost twice as much. This makes it a good choice for a first-time purchaser or someone who wants to upgrade from an entry-level model, or anyone who wants to cut down on time and effort while cleaning their home.

This robot is equally home on bare floors as it is on carpet. Its suction strength of 2,000Pa is able to handle the toughest carpeting. It can even remove pet hair that has accumulated in crevices and cracks in bare floors. It's sturdy, moves easily, and is compatible with voice commands from Amazon Alexa or Google Assistant to allow hands-free operation. The battery is smaller than some of the other models we've tested but it's still got plenty of juice for most homes.

The s7 is also able to be used as a mopping robot. It includes a 200ml water tank as well as mopping plates that easily attaches to the back of the robot. Just add water and a microfiber cloth and the s7 will begin cleaning your floors. When the mopping process is done, the s7 will return to its dock and will shut down automatically.

Its companion application is easy to use and has a clean layout with lots of functions. You can draw a map of your house, set virtual boundary lines that the s7 will not cross, create 'no-go' zones, or simply tell it to keep a certain room. You can also track its performance, and view its maintenance history and its current status.

5. Neato Q5 Pro

The Neato Q5 Pro is a multi-purpose robot vacuum that excels at cleaning bare floors. It also cleans up a significant amount of debris on both low and high-pile carpet. It is extremely built, has a comprehensive range of navigation options and is simple to maintain. It has a shorter maximum battery life and more recurring costs than other units.

The Q5 is one of the slowest moving robots we've examined, but it does have an efficient layout algorithm that doesn't require to be watched over after its first trip through a space. It begins by drawing the perimeter, and then fills in the interior with an array of parallel lines. When it's done, it returns to its charging station, or the base from which it started away from the base.

It did a great job of cleaning hardwood floors, sucking at least 88% dirt from every test. It was more difficult to clean carpets with high and low pile, but still performed better than the average unit. It also has mopping attachments for dealing with wet spills, although we didn't test this feature.

Its maneuverability is higher than average for a robot that has lidar, with it being capable of softly bouncing into furniture and other obstacles. Its navigation system is able to detect stairs and different floor levels, which is a nice touch that allows it to effectively tackle homes with multiple stories. It also can identify specific room types when you select them in the app. It is also able to adjust its power level, set no-go zones and view the map of the cleaning area. The Q5 is controlled by the mobile app, or by voice commands from Alexa Google Assistant and Apple Siri.