Top Black Friday and Cyber Monday Robot Vacuum Deals
This is your time to own a robotic vacuum. CNET's top-rated models are available for sale this Black Friday and Cyber Monday and can save you up to 57%.
The Roborock Q7 Max is a powerful robot with smart mapping and app-based no-go zones. Its run time of 180 minutes is impressive. It also self-empties itself and automatically refills its water tank.
1. iRobot Roomba j7+
The Roomba J7+ is iRobot's most advanced robot vacuum to date. Its biggest innovation, however, is its camera-based obstacle detection system. This uses AI to detect objects like charging cords and shoes. It's the first robot to provide you with pictures of the objects that it encounters, meaning you can tell that it is safe to avoid it.
The Combo J7+ is the best self cleaning robot vacuum robot mop we have ever tested. It cleans up dirt and spills quickly and leaves no trace of it was there. It's simple to control via the iRobot Home app that lets you schedule cleaning and set up Keep Out Zones so that it doesn't sweep areas you don't want it to. It's compatible with Alexa or Google Assistant so you can start it and stop it using voice.
Its design is an improvement over the rest, with a sleek top piece that looks more like a toy robotic than a loud, obnoxious one. Clean Base Automatic Dirt disposal System is also self-emptying which can cut down on cleaning time.
In our tests the j7+ performed quick to pick up and remove dust, dirt and pet hair. The counter-rotating rubber brushes kept the debris in place, rather than scattering it around the floor. It was able to capture small gravel, sand and even a little grit. Most robots can't do this. It did without getting caught up in our pet's hair.
While it's not quite as smart as the $1,217 iRobot Roomba s9+ Auto-Emptying Vacuum, which isn't able to clean stairs The J7+ is a solid option for those who need both mopping and a vac in their home. It's not expensive, and the iRobot app makes it very user-friendly.
The iRobot Home App is easy to use, but we found it less reliable than other robotic cleaner applications. It can take a while to download updates, and it's sometimes difficult to know whether they're working until you see them in action.
2. Roborock Q5+
If you're looking to purchase an automated vacuum cleaner that can do more than simply clean floors, the best robot vacuums choice is probably a hybrid. This type of robot typically comes with a built-in tank for water which means they can vacuum and mop your home at the same time. They also have a range of extra features, including smart mapping, small obstacle avoidance, and the ability to dry and wash mopping pads. The negative is that they tend to be pricey at full retail price, but on Black Friday and Cyber Monday they often drop in price.
Roborock produces several of our top robotic vacuums and the Q5+ is no exception. perform to the standards. It's the cheapest model in their auto-empty line. Although it doesn't have some of the more expensive features (like no-go zones and multi-story memories), it's still a great choice if you are willing to compromise to save a few dollars.
The Q5+ is noticeably gentle around obstacles such as tables and walls which makes it a great choice for homes with lots of furniture. It's also extremely thorough when it comes to cleaning up dust bunnies, which is a problem where many cheaper robot vacuums fail. The Q5+'s navigation system is also top 5 robot vacuum-quality, with a few misses along walls or in corners.
Like other Roborock devices as well, the Q5+ can be controlled using a few buttons on the device or through the Roborock app. The app lets you start and stop cleaning. You can also set schedules, create virtual barriers and no-go areas or adjust your home map, or re-label the rooms.
If you decide to go with the Q5+ model, it ships with a new auto-empty dock specifically designed to make this robot easy to maintain. It requires a screwdriver install, but once installed, the process of emptying the bin is relatively easy. It features a large LCD screen, which is useful when setting up schedules and adjusting settings. This feature isn't necessary for the majority of people, but it can help you easily keep the robot's maintenance schedules.
3. Narwal Freo X Ultra
The Freo X Ultra is a well-rounded robot mop and vacuum that's astonishingly intelligent in its mopping and vacuuming capabilities. Its design is one of the best in the industry however, it's costly.
The base station looks nice and hides it when not in use, and its size is relatively compact. The main reason to buy the station is that it can automate many tasks, functions and chores that other robots would leave to you. It stores clean and dirty water, electrolyzes and heats the water (which many other robots require you to do) and empty the dust bin after vacuuming, and ensures that your robot charged and clean.
Its vacuuming is also impressive. It's one of the few robovacs I've tested that do an excellent job of collecting debris from plain floors, and is not nearly as loud as the more expensive Roomba 980 or iRobot 900 series.
The Freo X Ultra is not without flaws, especially in the area of navigation. Its LiDAR sensors and laser sensors aren’t as reliable as other robotvacs. This means it is prone to getting stuck or get confused in certain corners or rooms of the house. It's not able climb stairs as well as competitors, for instance and it doesn't have a dock that lets you to set up a dedicated cleaning zone for plush carpets.
The Freo X Ultra robot vacuum and mop is a great option for those looking for a vacuum robot that can do everything.
If you're looking to cut costs or don't mind the limitations of the robot, there are many alternatives available. A lot of eufy models are substantially less. The Eufy Qrevo Curv, for example is less expensive and offers an identical experience on the app with additional features such as stair climbing, a full-function dock, and superior overall performance when vacuuming floors as well as high- and low-pile carpets.
4. Eufy RoboVac g30
Eufy, an Anker company has a proven track record of creating robot vacuums that strike the perfect balance between features, performance and price. The G30 Hybrid offers a powerful cleaning on hard and carpet floors, as well as mopping functions for a low cost. It's easy to setup simply by snapping one of the side brushes on, turn on and plug in the charging dock. The app walks you through a few steps to connect it to your Wi-Fi and then the G30 is ready to go. The dock must be located near an outlet with plenty of room to move.
The G30 is a compact device that measures 2.85 inches in height, which means it will be tucked away under couches and low-clearance pieces of furniture. Its design is more subtle compared to some rival models. It has a sleek black finish with three buttons that are physical for Auto Cleaning start/pause (which scrubs a spot in a spiral fashion over two minutes), Recharge, and Spot Cleaner. It is also possible to connect the G30 to Amazon Alexa or Google Home to perform cleaning that is not scheduled using voice commands.
The main feature that distinguishes the G30 above the rest is the way it cleans. It uses an integrated map to make a picture of the immovable objects in its path. It keeps track of what it has already cleaned and what it is unable to access. It then returns to the base to recharge and then continues cleaning the area it left.
The sleek G30 has a few issues. The iRobot Roomba is built better and has lower cost of operation. It charges faster, offers the same battery life and performs better on unfinished carpet or floors with low pile. It also has a bigger dust bin that doesn't require to be emptied as frequently and comes with the boundary strips to restrict it from certain areas. The G30 is, on the other hand, is more affordable and much more manageable to maintain. Its smaller size means that it doesn't have to be emptied as often and has less difficulty handling bulky products such as cereal.