What is the best robot vacuum for pet hair under $500?

The [Roborock Q](https://www.amazon.com/s?k=Roborock+Q&tag=wehavethat-20)5+ with its self-emptying base is your best bet under $500 for pet hair. It has 2500Pa suction, a tangle-free rubber brush, and LiDAR navigation that avoids obstacles and supports room-specific cleaning. The self-emptying base is key since pet hair fills bins fast. If your budget can’t stretch, get the standard Q5 for about $300 — same cleaning, just manual emptying.