The best cordless vacuum for pet hair

At under £100, the cordless Beldray Airgility Pet Plus+ Platinum Edition is ideal for cleaning up pet hair, stubborn dirt and debris. Clean your entire home on one charge with up to 40 minutes run-time. Plus, it converts into a handheld unit that's ideal for cleaning the stairs or car upholstery.

Reviewed by Homes & Garden product writer Natalie Knowles: "The Beldray Airgility Pet Plus+ comes well-packaged with clear instructions. It's reasonably small and light, but I like that it has a larger container to collect dirt and debris than my previous cordless vacuum. Mine was a supermarket cheapie, and the step up in quality with this Beldray unit is clear.

"Upon unboxing, the battery needs to be fixed to the main unit and fully charged for 5.5 hours; after that, it won't need to be charged for so long. Mine was fully charged sooner than the stated time. Before first use, be sure there's a HEPA filter in the main unit. Open the base and twist the central filter; a HEPA filter should be inside. A spare filter is also supplied. The HEPA filter is reusable as long as it's washed every two weeks.

"The handheld unit is okay for me to lift; it may be too heavy for individuals with arthritis or other mobility issues. The handle is comfortable to hold, and there's a trigger within it to turn the vacuum on. A second press turns the vacuum up to maximum power, and a third press turns it off. Three blue light bars on the unit show the remaining battery life.

"While it's not the lightest cordless vacuum, the wheels on the MultiSurface Motorised Floor Brush make it manoeuvre very well. This brush head is fantastic. It has LED lights, which are handy for vacuuming under the bed. Combined with the Beldray's impressive suction, pickup is excellent. As someone who likes to be clean and tidy, I was astonished at how much more hair, dust and debris this Beldray picked up.

"The Pet Hair brush is smaller and has a stiff brush head that gets deeper into the carpet pile and removes hair. It's very effective, albeit it takes a little more force to push. In particular, I like that I can get right up to the edge of the skirting boards or furniture with this brush head.

"The crevice tool is very much like any usual crevice attachment, but you get better cleaning results because the suction is so good on this Beldray. I cleaned the grill on an extractor fan and removed cobwebs on the lamp shades and ceiling."

"All-in-all, the Beldray is great value for money and it feels robust. I particularly like that the HEPA filters are reusable, which was one of the reasons why my previous vacuum didn't last."

The stylish midnight blue and gold Tower VL45 Pro Pet Anti Tangle Cordless 3-in-1 Pole Vacuum is affordable, and at 2.25kg, it's a lightweight option. It has a motorised brush head, which means the rotating action of the brush roller, combined with powerful suction, picks up more hair and dirt from even thick pile carpets. Use the Turbo function for a more powerful performance. Hair easily untangles from the brush roll. In addition, a HEPA 13 filter catches smaller dust and dander particles, making it a good choice if you suffer from allergies.

Reviewed by product tester, Angela Knowles: "This is brilliant if you're used to hauling around a big vacuum with a cord. It's so lightweight and it can be used with either hand. Tower isn't necessarily known for its vacuums, but the motor on this vacuum is powerful, especially the Turbo. The brush-head pivots, making it easy to turn corners and there are headlights on the brush head to show up dirt under furniture.

"The pet head brush is best for carpets because it really grips down and pulls hairs out of the carpet pile. However, it does take a little more effort to push.

"I used it as a hand-held vacuum on stairs, curtains and upholstery. It was super for removing dust from my heavy velveteen curtains. Also, I used the extension pole to get the cobwebs. While I would say my handheld Shark picks up more, this Tower cordless vacuum is more versatile. The crevice tool was great for getting into the buttons on upholstery and down the sides of the seat.

"This vacuum is better and safer than trying to trail around a heavy and corded vacuum. It's ideal for upstairs where I store it in a little utility cupboard. It came with a battery and charger and it lasts long enough for me to thoroughly vacuum my three bedroom house. I'm extremely happy with this Tower cordless vacuum, especially for it's ability to pick up hair from carpets using the pet brush-head."

This is one of Dyson's best vacuums and a fantastic choice for pet owners. The Dyson V15 Detect is a hygienic option for households with pets because it illuminates dust and dirt particles that are usually invisible to the naked eye. The unique laser dust detection in the Fluffy Optic™ cleaner head and a dust sensor analyse the type of particulates. A graph on the onboard display shows precisely what you're vacuuming up. In addition, the brush head has anti-tangle technology, so it's a doddle to remove hair from the bristles. At 3kg, it is lightweight, yet incredibly powerful.

Tested by Features and Review Editor, Emily Gilbert: "Well, there is no doubt that if you want to buy into the cleaning mastery of Dyson then this is the pinnacle model. It has the range, versatility and power to manage any vacuuming task around your home and the high-tech laser only bolsters your weekly clean. However, it is expensive and If you are looking to purchase a new vacuum and lasers and particle data is not your thing then I would consider how much more you are actually getting for your money."

Read our full review of the Dyson V15 Detect.

The Hoover HF9 Anti-Twist Pets Cordless Stick Vacuum Cleaner has a Pet brush that rotates to remove cat and dog hair from carpets and upholstery. The brush head also has headlights to reveal hidden dirt in corners and under furniture. The main brush head has an anti-twist roll, so hair easily detangles. It also has combination bristles designed for use on hard floors or carpets. Additionally, it can be used as a handheld vacuum with just the click of a button.

We like the easy-to-reach pedal, which makes it easier to detach the brush head without bending down. Additionally, the HF9 fully charges in just 3.5 hours and claims to have the most powerful suction for the runtime length compared to competitors. Customers praise this vacuum for being well-designed and easy to use. It can also be stored freestanding, which is a bonus if you're short on space. The only thing to note is that some reviews comment on it being a bit heavy when used as a handheld vacuum.

Tested by Senior Home & Pets Product Writer, Rosie Floyd: "Overall, I found the Hoover HF9 vacuum to be fairly easy to handle and very manoeuvrable. It easily managed to get into all the nooks and crannies, such as under the sofa and move around chests of drawers and coffee tables with ease. It also comes with an impressive number of attachments that enable you to get cobwebs up high from corners and down low to suck up dust from skirting boards."

Read our full review of the Hoover HF9 Cordless Stick Vacuum Cleaner.

With Shark's PowerFins technology that's engineered to pick up more hair than a standard bristle brush-roll, the Shark Anti Hair Wrap Cordless Upright Pet Vacuum ICZ300UKT can dig deep into carpets to agitate dirt and deep clean hard floors. Not only that, but it comes with Shark's signature DuoCean floorhead to glide seamlessly between both and Anti-Hair Wrap Technology to prevent the brush roll from getting clogged with pet hair. Other fab features include LED headlight, a long battery runtime, and a LED Smart Display where you can switch between cleaning power modes.

Slim and lightweight with three power settings for exceptional pick-up, the AEG QX9-1-50IB 2-in-1 Cordless Vacuum Cleaner has a self-standing design so you can pause and go - super helpful if you need to deal with a pet-related emergency! Delivering a powerful clean on hard floors and carpets for up to 55 minutes, the two-in-one vacuum can be switched between a handheld and floor vacuum with ease. This vacuum has its own motorised bed nozzle for the efficient pick-up of dog and cat fur and it also comes with an EPA emission filter to reduce particles and dust re-entering the air.

This cordless vacuum cleaner for pets is excellent value for money. It has a battery runtime of up to 78 minutes, fantastic for large homes, and has a large capacity bin to complement it. The Black + Decker POWERSERIES Extreme Pet 4-in-1 BHFEV362DP-GB Cordless Vacuum Cleaner has three-speed settings with the low and medium being great for everyday cleaning, and the highest setting for delivering a deeper clean. The multi-floor head is nice and wide for scooping up large debris and has a powered anti-tangle beater bar to tackle the pet hair without having to detangle it later. Much like the Hoover, the handy attachments clip onto the vacuum for easy access on the move.

If you have a pet that's prone to shedding and you want to empty your cordless vacuum as little as possible, the Bosch BCH86PETGB Serie 6 Athlet ProAnimal Cordless Vacuum Cleaner has the best capacity on our list at 0.9 litres. Specially designed for homes with pets, this small but might machine has a large aerodynamic brush bar for increased pet hair pick up, a washable filter that'll indicate when it needs to be cleaned, and a six-piece accessory kit for picking up every last hair in your home or car. It has a powerful hi-spin motor, a good battery runtime, and sensor control for optimal performance on hard floors and carpets.

Last but not least comes the Dyson V15 Detect Absolute Vacuum Cleaner. It's another pricey one but is packed with impressive features that we didn't know vacuums could do! This powerful, intelligent vacuum has a piezo sensor that measures the size and number of microscopic dust particles to determine the amount of suction power needed with the clear LCD screen showing what's being sucked up as real-time, scientific proof. It has three power modes that you can select, or let Auto Mode select for you, and the Dyson DLS™ technology inside the High Torque cleaner will adapt for different floor types. As well as promising no loss of suction, it has a filter to trap 99.97 per cent of particles and allergens and comes with four cleaning tools perfect for everyday cleaning and attacking pet hair build-ups.