Wired's testers have rounded up their picks for the best vacuum cleaners for removing pet hair, having trialled more than a dozen models including corded, cordless, handheld, robotic and combined vacuum-mop devices. The guide is aimed at pet owners who struggle with fur that is either short and coarse, which embeds itself in carpets and fabric, or long and fluffy, which scatters into hard-to-reach corners.

– Best cordless vacuum: Dyson Gen5Detect (£800/$800), praised for a light that reveals hidden hairs and dust
– Best cheap cordless vacuum: Bissell PowerClean FurFinder (around £200/$200 after discount)
– Best handheld vacuum: Shark UltraCyclone Pro ($90)
– Best cheap handheld vacuum: Bissell Pet Hair Eraser ($90)
– Notable corded pick: Bissell Pet Hair Eraser Allergen Lift-Off ($200), which impressed testers on high-pile carpet
– Guide updated July 2025 with new entries including the Eufy Omni C28, 3i P10 Ultra, Riccar R65 and Smoture VAC01, plus refreshed pricing