Automatic upkeep with shedding is something no seasoned pet owner would turn down. While the humble lint roller is still the most reliable line of defense for furniture and black clothes, the best robot vacuums for pet hair can take your hardwood and carpet maintenance off your hands.

It's hard to envision how well a robotic vacuum cleaner could possibly work on a thick layer of pet hair until you've actually seen proof in person. Well, I have — I test new robot vacuums at home every month, and my cats hold nothing back when preparing the testing grounds. Three-quarters of the way through 2025, I've narrowed down my top five picks for the best robot vacuum for pet hair.

How to find a robot vacuum that works on pet hair

You've probably gathered that suction power is one major determinant

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