The 5 Best Vacuums for Pet Hair of 2023, Tested and Reviewed

Best Overall

Dyson V15 Detect Cordless Vacuum Cleaner

4.6

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From the conspicuous spots, like your dog's favorite couch cushion, to the perplexing places, like behind the refrigerator, the Dyson V15 Detect Cordless Vacuum Cleaner is equipped to help you clean pet hair from every corner of your home.

"When picking up pet hair, it easily went from carpet to tile to hardwood and back with no issues," our tester said.

The cordless stick vacuum is lightweight with a canister that can hold 0.2 gallons of debris. In our lab testing, our participants found it very easy to pop the canister open over a waste bin with the bulk of the contents smoothly sliding out. There were a few strands of pesky pet hair that our tester had to sweep out manually with their hand but they did not find it burdensome.

Seven nozzle attachment tools are included, each with a different purpose. "The hair screw tool picked up the hair from the couch so easily and fast! That is one tool I would use all the time." This conical-shaped brush bar is designed to effortlessly pick up long hair (humans made messes too!) and pet hair from small spaces and upholstery.

This Dyson device also includes a laser slim fluffy cleaner head to capture microscopic dust from hard floors, a digital motorbar to collect dust and hair from all floors, a crevice tool for getting around corners and into gaps, a combination tool to quickly switch between a wide nozzle and brush, a mini soft dusting brush for more delicate surfaces and fabrics, and a stubborn dirt brush with stiff nylon bristles to dislodge and suck up particles. A wand clip provides convenient storage of the combination and crevice tools to easily switch while cleaning.

It has a battery life of 60 minutes when fully charged and be held with one hand as you traverse through your space. To optimize the battery life, the power button must be continuously held down while in use. A feature that our tester felt was odd but did not have a significant impact on their overall impression of the vacuum. They also felt that all three power settings emitted an average level of noise.

And while this model does not have a HEPA filter, it does have Dyson's whole-machine filtration which captures 99.97% of particles as small as 0.3 microns.

For streamlined storage, a wall-mountable docking station is included and will hold the long and thin device upright. However, the charger can be used with or without the docking station. There is also a freestanding alumni dock made for the Dyson V15 Detect, but it is sold separately.

Price at time of publish: $750

_{Weight: 6.8 pounds | Power Source: Rechargeable battery with 60-minute run time | Bin Volume: 0.2 gallons or 25 ounces | Included Accessories: Fluffy cleaner head, digital motorbar, hair screw tool, combination tool, dirt brush, crevice tool | Model Number: SV22}

Best Handheld

Bissell Pet Hair Eraser Lithium Ion Cordless Hand Vacuum

4.7

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From your car to your pet's crate, the Bissel Pet Hair Eraser Lithium Ion Cordless Pet Hand Vacuum can help you quickly clean up after your pet (and yourself!). This handheld vacuum weighs less than a full-grown Chihuahua, but when it comes to removing pet hair, it's just as feisty!

In our lab testing, this purple picker-upper provided powerful suction across multiple surfaces. It successfully ingested kibble and pet hair from carpeting, hardwood flooring, deep pile rugs, and tile. It was louder than other similarly-sized vacuums (again, like a Chihuahua) but nothing out of the expected realm of vacuum cleaners.

It comes with three attachments to pinpoint your cleaning needs. A motorized brush tool to remove embedded pet hair and dirt, an upholstery tool for use on your favorite chair as well as your pet's bed, and a crevice tool to get in between couch cushions and car seats with ease. With a full charge, the battery's average run time is 17 minutes.

Our tester found the process of emptying the tank to be clunky. It requires two hands to open and the filter must then be removed to empty the debris. Over time the filter needs to be replaced and the replacements are sold separately.

Price at time of publish: $77

_{Weight: 3 pounds | Power Source: Rechargeable battery with 17-minute run time | Bin Volume: 0.1 gallons or 23 ounces | Included Accessories: Motorized brush tool, upholstery tool, crevice tool | Model Number: 2390A}

Best Canister

Miele Blizzard CX1 Cat & Dog Bagless Canister Vacuum

4.5

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With an internal HEPA filter and seven attachments, the Miele Blizzard CX1 Cat & Dog Canister Vacuum is designed to absorb pet hair, pet dander, and all the human-related mess that accumulates in a happy home. And his canister vacuum proved to be a highly effective cleaning tool in our lab testing successfully suctioning kibble and pet hair from all of our test surfaces—hardwood, tile, carpet, and upholstery.

The vacuum has six power settings and our tester didn't even need to dial it up to the maximum to clear the space of debris. On account of the pull from the powerful suction, our tester did find the maneuverability of the wand to be slightly more difficult to control than other test models but felt that the overall experience, including the wheels on the canister, make for a relatively easy cleaning experience.

The wand has an adjustable height and is attached to a seven-foot hose to capture pet hair from all corners and at every level in a room. Plus a brush attachment works on upholstery, the floorhead twists to fit into corners, and a crevice tool slides into narrow spaces. All debris is collected in a removable bin, so no need to deal with replacement bags. Most of the particles and pieces easily slide out, but our tester did have to swipe a few strands of pet hair to completely clean out the contents.

With the push of a button, the power cord self-retracts, and the wand attaches to the canister in an upright position for easy storage. For use on a staircase, this vacuum might be too wide to rest on a step, but the cord along with the length of the wand and the hose should be sufficient for the height in the majority of homes.

Price at time of publish: $949

_{Weight: 19 pounds | Power Source: 26-foot retractable cord | Bin Volume: 1.19 gallons or 152.32 ounces | Included Accessories: Electro plus floorhead, parquet twister floorhead, dusting brush, crevice tool, upholstery tool, and handheld turbo brush | Model Number: SKCE0}

Best Budget

Hoover ONEPWR Evolve Pet Cordless Small Upright Vacuum

4.5

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For pet parents who need to carry a vacuum up and down a staircase, the Hoover ONEPWR Evolve Pet Cordless Vacuum weighs less than nine pounds and locks in an upright position when not in use.

"I wouldn't mind hauling this one around the house," shared our tester. "It's super lightweight and the swivel head allows for easy maneuvering." The vacuum works across multiple floor surfaces—hardwood, tile, carpet—with the ability to turn on a brush roll to sweep up particles. In our testing it performed exceptionally well on carpeting, picking up both kibble and pet hair. On the tile floor, a few passes were required to completely clear the area of debris. The brush roll can easily be extracted to clear any contents that may get stuck or tangled, like human hair.

The slim design is bagless and our tester found it easy to open the canister, empty the contents, and reassemble it. There is an internal filter to help clear your space of pet-related particles, but it is not a certified HEPA filter. As for noise, our tester noticed a slight increase when the brush was powered on, but overall the volume of the vacuum was not overtly loud.

Price at time of publish: $201

_{Weight: 7.3 pounds | Power Source: Rechargeable battery with 35-minute run time | Bin Volume: 40.5 ounces or 0.3 gallons | Included Accessories: Removable brush roll | Model Number: BH53420V}