Roborock Q5+ is your best bet.

Yes, under $500, the Roborock Q5+ (with self-emptying base) is the robot vacuum for pet hair. It has 2500Pa suction, a rubber brush that doesn’t tangle, and the dock empties the dustbin so you don’t have to touch hair clumps every day.

The Q5+ navigates well (LiDAR mapping), avoids obstacles, and supports room-specific cleaning. The self-emptying base is the real win — pet hair fills up bins fast. Without it, you’re emptying daily.

One catch: If your budget strictly can’t stretch to the Q5+, get the standard Q5 for about $300. Same cleaning performance, just manual emptying. Skip the Roomba j7 at this price — it’s often over $500 and the navigation isn’t as good for the money.

Your allergies will thank you.