Why pet owners are opting for these 5 specific robot vacuums

Editor’s Favourite

The Dyson Spot + Scrub AI impressed our Shopping Editor, Paris Blanchfield, with its powerful, thorough cleaning and ability to tackle everything from everyday dust and debris to stubborn pet hair. Its anti-tangle brush makes it particularly well suited to homes with shedding pets, while AI-powered mess detection automatically adjusts suction to target dirt where it’s needed most. Add self-emptying and self-cleaning capabilities, and it’s a genuinely hands-off option that can significantly reduce the amount of time spent vacuuming

In her review, our Shopping Editor writes, “The real standout feature has to be the cleaning power. Forget those lacklustre suction capabilities of other robot vacs; the Spot & Scrub uses the latest tech to deliver a life-changing level of cleaning (and no, I’m not being dramatic, this thing has saved me hours of manual vacuuming).”

Available at:

• $1,798 (was $2,599) at Dyson

Best for households with a heavily shedding pet

One of the most notable robot vacuum releases of 2026, the ECOVACS DEEBOT X8 Max Pro Omni features a self-washing roller mop that maintains consistent pressure on floors, helping to tackle stubborn stains while vacuuming simultaneously. Its AI-powered navigation and cleaning system can identify carpets, detect tougher messes and adapt suction, mopping and cleaning modes automatically for different surfaces throughout the home.

The ZeroTangle 3.0 anti-tangle brush is designed to tackle both human and pet hair, while the OMNI station automatically empties the dustbin and washes the mop with hot water before drying it with hot air to help minimise odours. Pet owners have been particularly enthusiastic about the X8 series, with one reviewer writing: “Minimal maintenance to keep the floor pet hair-free… so much better and easier. Totally recommend for people with lots of dogs.”

Available at:

• $1,299 (was $2,599) at ECOVACS

Best pet vacuum for smart navigation and balanced performance

Released in 2025, the Roborock QRevo C is a robot mop designed to get rid of even the most stubborn dirt. It features an industry-leading 12,000 Pa suction paired with dual-spinning mops that rotate at 200 RMP, ensuring both dust and surface stains are handled in a single pass. For homes with mixed flooring, the 10mm mop-lifting feature allows the device to transition seamlessly from mopping hard floors to vacuuming carpets without dampening your rugs.

Pet owners will particularly appreciate the Anti-Tangle Side Brush, which Roborock claims delivers a 100% hair removal rate with zero tangling. To ensure no fur balls are left in the corners, the FlexiArm Edge Mopping System extends the mop to reach right against skirting boards. Once it’s done cleaning, the device will return to its Multifunctional Dock, which self-empties and manages mop care, giving you up to seven weeks of hands-free maintenance.

“Great for pet hair and daily cleaning, though mopping is more for upkeep than deep scrubs,” wrote one reviewer on The Good Guys’ site. Another wrote: “Clever machine, easy to use, great job cleaning the entire house.”

Available at:

• $848 at The Good Guys
• $999 at Roborock
• Out of stock at Bing Lee
• Out of stock at Appliances Online

Best pet hair vacuum for long runtimes and large homes

The 9000 Series was Philips’ debut in the premium robot vacuum market. Launched in late 2024, it’s a high-performance hybrid, designed for total autonomy, thanks to an all-in-one station that handles dust emptying, water refilling and mop cleaning for up to three weeks of hands-free maintenance.

With 8,000 Pa suction power (entry-level devices have 2,000-4,000Pa), it’s great at removing embedded pet hair from deep carpet fibres and crevices in hard floors. And to solve the issue of tangled hair, it uses specialised detangling brushes, making it a no-brainer for owners of long-haired pets. One reviewer on the Philips site called the device “life-changing”. “It literally polishes my floorboards, and they look brand new every time,” they raved. “My home feels cleaner, my floor looks incredible, and I still can’t believe how easy it is. Hands down the best purchase I’ve made in years.”

Best pet hair vacuum for powerful suction

Our shopping editor dubbed the Dreame Aqua10 Ultra Roller “a standout” for pet owners who want to spend less time cleaning and more time enjoying a spotless home. With powerful suction, an innovative self-cleaning roller mop and smart obstacle avoidance, it handles pet hair, dirt and everyday mess across carpets and hard floors with minimal intervention. Its dedicated Pet Care features are an added bonus, while the auto-emptying, washing and drying functions make it an impressively hands-off choice for busy households.

Paris Blanchfield, BHG’s shopping editor, states, “over the two months that I’ve spent trialling this model, I’ve yet to see it get stuck, struggle to deep clean my bigger rooms, or have any kind of technical issues that I’ve seen from other models.”

Available at:

• $1399 at Dreame

Best robot vacuum for managing pet hair on all surfaces

The Eufy X10 Pro Omni is a great value option for pet owners, at a much more accessible price point than many of its high-end competitors. It packs an 8,000 Pa suction punch, powerful enough to leave hard floors hair-free in a single pass and engineered to pull deep-seated fur from carpets (no more bending over to do it yourself!).

Its docking station automatically seals dust into a 2.5L bag, which will last around 60 days in a pet-free home before you need to replace it. For those with one pet, though, expect about 45 days of capacity and for those with two pets, expect 45 days.

One reviewer on The Good Guys wrote he was “really happy with his purchase. “It cleans better than I expected and performs just as well as some of the pricey brands out there. The suction is great, it maps the house nicely, and it moves around furniture without getting stuck. Overall, I’m super satisfied with this purchase, great value for the money.”