Top Black Friday and Cyber Monday Robot Vacuum Deals
This is your time to own a robot vacuum. CNET's best-rated models will be available for Black Friday and Cyber Monday with discounts as high as 57%.
The Roborock Q7 Max offers strong pressure and smart mapping using app-based no-go zones, and its 180-minute runtime is impressive. It also self-empties and refills its water tank.
1. iRobot Roomba j7+
The Roomba J7+, IRobot's most intelligent robot to date, is the Roomba J7+. Its most significant advancement is an obstacle detection system that utilizes built-in AI to detect objects such as charging cords, shoes, and the pet waste that many other robots are unable to avoid (and often plough right through). It's the first robot to provide you with pictures of the objects that it encounters, so that you can instruct the robot to avoid it.
The Combo J7+ is the best robot mop that we have ever tested. It picks up dirt and spills easily and leaves no trace of it was there. The iRobot app makes it easy to control. It can schedule cleanings and create Keep Out Zones to ensure that it doesn't sweep in areas you don’t would like. It's compatible with Alexa or Google Assistant so you can start it and stop it using voice.
The design is also better than the other models. It features a sleek, top piece that appears like toys rather than an obnoxious and loud robot. And the Clean Base Automatic Dirt Disposal System automatically empty, which is great for reducing your cleanup time.
In our tests, we observed that the j7+ was quick to eliminated dirt, dust and pet hair. Its counter-rotating rubber brush rolls kept the debris in one place rather than sending it scattering across the floor. It was able to collect small pieces of gravel, sand, and even a bit of grit. The majority of robots cannot accomplish this feat. It did all this without getting caught in our pet's hair shed.
The j7+, while not as smart as the $1,217 Roomba S9+ Self-Emptying Vacuum from iRobot, and can't clean the stairs, it's an option for those who want both a vacuum and a mop. It's not too expensive and the iRobot App makes it simple to use.
While the iRobot Home app is very user-friendly however, we've found it to be less reliable than other apps that work with robotic cleaners. It can take a while to download updates, and often it's difficult to tell whether the update actually working until you've seen it in the action.
2. Roborock Q5+
If you're looking for a robotic vacuum cleaner that can do more than simply clean your floors, a hybrid is the best option. These bots are equipped with a tank of water so they can vacuum and mop simultaneously. These bots also have various additional features, including smart mapping and small object avoidance and the ability to wash and re-dry mopping pads. The negative is that they tend to be expensive when purchased at full retail price, but on Black Friday and Cyber Monday they are often reduced in price.
Roborock makes some of our favorite robotic vacuums and the Q5+ is no exception. fail to impress. This is the cheapest model of their auto-empty line. Although it doesn't come with some of the expensive features (like no-go zones and multi-story memories) but it's a great choice for those who are willing to make some compromises to save a few dollars.
The Q5+ is exceptionally gentle when it comes down to obstacles like tables and walls. auto vacuum makes it a great choice for homes that have lots of furniture. It's also extremely thorough when it comes to cleaning dust bunnies, which is a problem which many robot vacuums can really fail. The navigation technology in the Q5+ is fantastic as well, with only a few misses in corners and along walls.
Like other Roborock devices as well, the Q5+ can be controlled by a few buttons on the device itself or through the Roborock app. With the app you can start and stop cleanings and schedules, as well as create virtual barriers and no-go zones and alter your home map or re-label rooms.
If you opt for the Q5+ model, it ships with a new auto-empty dock specifically designed to make the robot simple to maintain. It requires a screwdriver install, but once it's installed, the process of emptying the bin is simple. It has a large LCD screen that is very useful in setting up schedules and adjusting settings. This feature isn't essential for everyone, but it can help to keep track of the robot's maintenance schedules.
3. Narwal Freo X Ultra
The Freo X Ultra robot vacuum and mop is a sophisticated well-rounded vacuum and mop. It's capable of both mopping and vacuuming. Its design and features are among the top available however, it's also expensive.
It's a small base station that looks stunning and is easily hidden when not in use. The station's most appealing point is how it automates various tasks and functions that most other robots will leave to you. It stores clean and dirty water, electrolyzes and heats the water (which the majority of other robots require you to do) and empty the dust bin after vacuuming, and helps keep your robot clean and charged.
Its vacuuming capabilities are impressive and efficient, too. It's the only robot vacuum I've tested that does well at picking up debris from bare floors. And it's not as loud as the more expensive Roomba 900 series or iRobot 980.
However, the Freo X Ultra has its faults, especially when it comes to navigation. Its laser sensors and LiDAR sensors aren't as reliable and reliable as other robot vacuums. This means that it is prone to getting stuck or confused in certain areas or rooms in the house. It's not able navigate stairs as well as some competitors, for instance and it doesn't have a dock that lets the user to set up an exclusive cleaning zone for plush carpets.
While it doesn't offer as much in the way of cleaning-related options in its app, or as many shortcuts within the app as some other robovacs, the Freo X Ultra is still an excellent choice for those looking for an all-around great robot vacuum and mop that's worth the premium price tag.
However, if you're looking to save some cash or don't want to think about the limitations of this robotic, there are plenty of other great choices available, including a lot of eufy models that cost significantly less. The Eufy Qrevo Curv, for instance is less expensive and provides a similar in-app experience with more features, including stairs, a fully-function dock, and a better overall performance when vacuuming floors as well as high- and low-pile carpets.
4. eufy RoboVac g30
Eufy, a Anker company, has a track record of making robot vacuums that strike the perfect balance between performance, features and price. The G30 Hybrid offers a powerful cleaning power for hard and carpet flooring, and mopping functions for a low cost. It's simple to set up, simply snap on one of the side brushes, turn it on and connect the charging dock. The app guides you through a few steps to connect it to your Wi-Fi and then the G30 is ready to go. The dock should be placed close to an outlet that has enough space to move.
The G30 is a compact device, measuring 2.85 inches in height, meaning it can be placed under most couches and low-clearance pieces furniture. Its design is a little less flashy than some of the rival models, and features sleek black finishes and three physical buttons such as Auto Cleaning start/pause, Recharge and Spot Clean (which cleans the area in a spiral pattern for two minutes). You can also connect the G30 to Amazon Alexa or Google Home for voice commands to perform unscheduled cleaning.
The way the G30 cleans is what separates it from its rivals. It makes use of an integrated map to draw an image of the unmovable objects in its path. It can remember what it has already cleaned and what it is unable to access. It will return to the base to recharge and then continues cleaning the area it left.
The sleek G30 has a few issues. The iRobot Roomba is more durable and has lower monthly costs. It is faster to charge, has similar battery life and performs better on bare carpet or floors with low pile. It also has a larger dust bin that doesn't need to be empty as often and comes with the boundary strips to ensure it isn't in certain areas. The G30, however is less expensive and a lot easier to maintain. Its smaller size means that it doesn't have to be empty as often and it's less difficulty handling bulky products such as cereal.