The best cordless vacuum for pet hair

One of Dyson's best vacuums and a fantastic choice for pet owners, the V8 Cordless Vacuum Cleaner uses advanced cyclone technology to deliver robust and consistent suction from start to finish and uses Direct Drive technology to deep clean carpets and hard floors. The 'reach under tool' twists and locks into place for effortless cleaning under the sofa and other furniture and you can easily get rid of your bin collection when finished with just the push of a button. Perfect for allergy or asthma sufferers, the advanced whole-machine filtration captures allergens and expels cleaner air back into the room.

Customer review: "We have had a V7 for years, and decided to treat ourselves to a V8. Whoever starts first now gets the V8. We live in the country and have two large dogs, boots, and other pets that bring in lots of dust and sand. Low power on the v8 does it all."

The Hoover HF9 Anti-Twist Pets Cordless Stick Vacuum Cleaner is a wonderful balancing act of powerful suction performance, ease of use, and effective runtime. In fact, it claims to have the most powerful suction for the length of runtime available. Suitable for all floor types, it features an Anti-Twist floorhead to keep hair from getting tangled. It has a crisp-clear LED display, comes with a pet turbo brush, and changes into a handheld vacuum with just the click of a button. We also love that the packaging is fully recyclable - no plastic whatsoever - and the vacuum comes with a five-year guarantee included. The brand has that much faith in its product!

Customer review: "I love this vacuum! It is so easy to use - it makes cleaning up after my 12 yo son & his messy, boisterous, pals a breeze. I had been a bit worried about how long it would take to charge, especially with the current cost of living crisis, but it charges really quickly. And it works so well! I will be using this regularly - as well as top performance, it runs very cheaply. All the cordless vacuums that I have had in the past have had really poor suction. Not this beauty, this is great! Lifting dirt, dust & scuffs effortlessly. And it manoeuvres with ease. My son now offers to help with the hoovering - WIN!!"

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.

Customer review: "Vacuuming is my new favourite hobby. Seriously, as an owner of two extremely floofy cats, in a house full of carpets, I can’t believe I didn’t buy a Shark sooner."

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.

Customer review: ""I have used lots of different vacuum cleaners from different brands but I have to say this is one of the best I have ever used. It is very stylish with the grey and hint of rose gold colour, it does not take up a lot of room as the vacuum and charger are very slim. The vacuum took a while to charge initially but having used it for a few days it charges quickly and holds the charge for a good length of time you can easily see when it is fully charged due to the 3 light-up bars on the front. I can easily clean my house on a full charge."

"This is the lightest vacuum cleaner I have ever used which is just what I need to clean my stairs which it does with ease, there is also a light at the front of the cleaner which is great for seeing into all those dark areas in the home. The vacuum separates into a handheld and with the additional attachments is ideal for cleaning your upholstery and the car and picks up all my pet's hair with ease. The filter can be washed also which is another bonus. Overall I would recommend ideal for day-to-day cleaning."

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.

Customer review: "Smooth and picks up without any tangling and very powerful. Keeps charged for a very long time. Amazing price. Bought because a friend recommended it as she has a very large house and it does two floors of it without needing charging. I have a dog and the carpet is cleaner than ever."

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.

Customer review: "Having dogs, hair can be a big issue. This vacuum is great on hard floors and carpets, doesn't need to be on the max speed to clean really well. The tools take a bit of getting used to but once you have it is very quick to put them on. I love it!"

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.

Customer review: "This is the 4th Dyson I have had over the years and this is the best great machine will always buy Dyson vacuums."