Best Pet Hair Vacuum Comparison Chart
The best pet hair vacuum comparison chart below provides a quick visual tabular reference for our top 11 upright pet hair vacuums and top 5 canister vacuums for pet hair. The pet vacuums listed are derived from our dog hair vacuum reviews. The purpose of the comparison chart is to provide practical precise data so that you can make further objective decisions on which top rated vacuums for pet hair are right for you. By practical precise data we mean information that is true when using a vacuum for pet hair in your home. For example, it is much more useful to list the actual weight of a pet hair vacuum as opposed to the shipping weight. We suggest that you compare two vacuums initially so that you do not get overwhelmed by the choices available.
Please click on the vacuum name to read a more in depth review. If you are trying to compare vacuums for pet hair and still do not know where to begin please read the article that discusses how to select the best dog hair vacuum. After the canister and upright vacuums for pet hair comparison charts below, you will find a detailed explanation of what each of the titles in the headings within each chart means.
Best Vacuum For Pet Hair Comparison Chart: Upright Vacuums (Click On The Vacuum Name To Read Review)
| Vacuum Name | Pet Hair Vacuum Rank | Weight In Pounds | Cord Length In Feet | Bagged Or Bagless | Warranty In Years | Turn Brush On\Off | Notable Feature |
| Hoover Platinum Bagged | 1 | 21 | 35 | Bagged | 6 | No | Portable canister |
| Dyson DC25 Animal | 2 | 16.1 | 24 | Bagless | 5 | Yes | Easily turns while lying flat |
| Hoover Tempo Widepath | 3 | 16 | 24 | Bagged | 1 | No | Effective and cheap |
| Miele S 7580 Bolero | 4 | 22 | 40 | Bagged | 7 | Yes | Automatic carpet height adjustment |
| Eureka Boss Smart Vac | 5 | 20 | 25 | Bagged | 1 | Yes | Air selector switch |
| Hoover Wind Tunnel | 6 | 18 | 31 | Bagged | 3 | No | Detects areas that need vacuuming |
| Eureka Comfort Clean Oh! | 7 | 20 | 25 | Bagless | 1 | No | Edge cleaner |
| Hoover Platinum Bagless | 8 | 22 | 40 | Bagless | 6 | Yes | Lifetime Washable filter |
| Dyson DC28 Animal | 9 | 21 | 24 | Bagless | 5 | Yes | Does not lose suction |
| Dyson DC17 Animal | 10 | 21 | 35 | Bagless | 5 | Yes | Does not lose suction |
| Bissell Pet Hair Eraser | 11 | 21 | 35 | Bagless | 1 | No | Two stage cyclonic action |
Best Vacuum For Pet Hair Comparison Chart: Canister Vacuums
| Vacuum Name | Pet Hair Vacuum Rank | Weight In Pounds | Cord Length In Feet | Bagged Or Bagless | Warranty In Years | Turn Brush On\Off | Notable Feature |
| Oreck Dutch | 1 | 24 | 25 | Bagged | 3 | Yes | 10 Year motor warranty |
| Hoover WindTunnel S3670 | 2 | 24 | 25 | Bagged | 3 | Yes | Variable suction speed controls |
| Dyson DC23 Titanium | 3 | 24 | 21 | Bagless | 5 | Yes | Does not lose suction |
| Rainbow E2 | 4 | 20 | 25 | NA* | 5 | Yes | *Unique water filtration |
| Metropolitan Professionals ADM | 5 | 19 | 22 | Bagged | 5 (motor only) | Yes | 4 step hepa filter system |
What Each Item In The Best Pet Hair Vacuum Comparison Chart Means
Our Pet Hair Vacuum Rank
The best vacuum for pet hair ranking is derived from our best vacuum for dog hair reviews
Weight In Pounds
The vacuum’s weight is the actual weight during normal vacuuming. In general, the out of the box weight gives you a more realistic idea of what to expect as opposed to the shipping weight. As you compare vacuums for pet hair bear in mind that a light vacuum is generally considered to weigh between 15 to 20 pounds.
Vacuum Cord Length In Feet
In general the cord length for upright vacuums should be at least 30 feet. In older homes, electrical wall sockets tend to be spaced farther apart from one another making selecting the right pet hair vacuum cord length more important.
Bagged Or Bagless
Bagged or bagless refers to the bin container in bagless pet vacuums or the bags in bagged vacuum cleaners. It is important to note that the containers or bags are primarily used for the capture of debris such as dog hair, cat hair, pet dander, dirt, dust and other particles. Filters such as hepa filters are an additional feature that may or may not be found in the actual bag or container.
In the long run the total cost of owning a bagless vacuum can be significantly less than a bagged vacuum as you will never need to buy replacement bags. However emptying a bagless vacuum can be a messy affair if you are not careful. My advice is to put the bin of the bagless vacuum in a large (34 gallon or 127 litre) see through (clear) plastic bag. Close the see through bag with your left hand if you are right handed. Then with your right hand press the bin release tab or button. Shake the empty bin. Throughout the emptying process, your right and left hand should not be in the see through bag. After finishing emptying the bin, tie up and store the see through bag somewhere like the garage or basement as you can keep adding dry vacuum debris to it until it is full. Filling one see through bag takes months if not years depending on use. The cost of a pack of 20, 34 gallon brand name clear bags like GladTM is about 8 dollars.
Warranty In Years
The warranty covers parts and labor for regular home use. If you are planning on using these pet hair vacuums commercially, most manufacturers significantly reduce the warranty. The cost of transporting or mailing the pet vacuum to the service depot maybe borne by you as it is not usually part of the warranty.
Note some canister vacuums have relatively long motor warranties with short limited general warranties.
Turn Brush In Pet Vacuum Head On Or Off
This feature is important especially to vacuums that adjust automatically to the surface being vacuumed. While vacuuming bare floors especially hardwood floors, it is important to turn off the rotating brushes as they could scratch the floor. The ability to turn the brush off is also an important safety feature.
