Top Black Friday and Cyber Monday Robot Vacuum Deals
This is your chance to own a robotic vacuum. CNET's top-rated models are on sale this Black Friday and Cyber Monday and can save you up to 57%.
The Roborock Q7 Max offers strong pressure and smart mapping, with app-based no-go zones, and its 180-minute runtime is impressive. It also automatically refills and self-empties its water tank.
1. iRobot Roomba j7+
The Roomba j7+, iRobot’s smartest robot to date, is the Roomba J7+. Its biggest innovation, however, is its camera-based obstacle-detection technology. It makes use of AI to detect objects such as charging cords and shoes. It's also the first to automatically send you a picture of the object it comes across so you can tell it to stay clear of it in the future.
The Combo J7+ is the best robot mop we have ever tested. It removes dirt and spills quickly, leaving no trace that it was there. It's simple to control via the iRobot Home app that allows you to schedule cleaning times and create Keep Out Zones so that it doesn't clean areas you don't want it to. It's also compatible with Alexa and Google Assistant, so you can control it from start to stop with your voice.
Its design is superior to the rest with a sleek top piece that looks more like a toy robotic than a loud, obnoxious one. Clean Base's Automatic Dirt Disposal System is also self-emptying which can cut down on cleaning time.
In our tests, we discovered that the j7+ was quick to removed dust, dirt, and pet hair. Its counter-rotating rubber brush rolls kept the debris in one spot instead of scattering it all over the floor. It even was able to catch small gravel and sand which other robots couldn't do. And it did all of this without getting caught in our pet's hair shed.
Although it's not as smart as the $1,217 Roomba s9+ Self-Emptying Robot Vacuum, which isn't able to clean stairs The J7+ is an excellent choice for those who require both mopping and a vac in their home. automatic vacuum 's not too expensive, and the iRobot application makes it user-friendly.
While the iRobot Home app is very user-friendly however, we've found it to be less reliable than other apps that utilize robotic cleaners. It can take a while to download updates and it is sometimes difficult to tell whether they're functioning until you actually witness them in action.
2. Roborock Q5+
If you want a robot vacuum cleaner that does more than simply clean your floors, a hybrid is the ideal choice. This kind of robot usually comes with a built-in tank for water that allows them to vacuum and mop your house simultaneously. They also come with a variety of extra features, including smart mapping, small obstacle avoidance, and the ability to dry and wash mopping pads. The downside is that they can be pricey at full retail, but on Black Friday and Cyber Monday they usually drop in price.
Roborock makes some of our most loved robotic vacuums and the Q5+ doesn't perform to the standards. It's their cheapest auto-empty model, and although it's not equipped with certain features that are found on more expensive models (like no-go zones and multi-story memory) it's still a great option if you're willing to sacrifice a little to save some hundred dollars.
The Q5+ is extremely gentle when it comes to obstacles like table legs and walls. This makes it a great choice for homes that have many furniture pieces. It's also very thorough in cleaning up dust bunnies, which is a place where many cheaper robot vacuums fail. The Q5+'s navigation system is superb, with only a few mishaps along walls and in corners.
Like other Roborock devices as well, the Q5+ can be controlled with a few buttons on the device itself or via the Roborock app. The app allows you to start and stop cleanings. You can also set up schedules, create virtual barriers and no-go areas, adjust your home map, or re-label rooms.
If you opt for the Q5+, it comes with a new auto-empty dock, which was designed specifically to make this robot simple to maintain. It requires a screwdriver for install, but once installed, the process of emptying the bin is easy. It also comes with an impressive LCD display, which is nice to have when you're creating schedules or changing settings. This feature isn't required for the majority of people, however it can help you easily keep the robot's maintenance schedules.
3. Narwal Freo X Ultra
The Freo X Ultra robot vacuum and mop is a clever, well-rounded vacuum and mop. It's capable of vacuuming and mopping. Its design and functionality are among the most advanced available - but it's also pricey.
The base station is attractive and hides it when not in use, and the dimensions are quite small. But the station's main selling point is how it automates various tasks and functions that other robots leave to you. It can store clean and dirty water, it electrolyzes and heats the water (which the majority of other robots require you to do) also emptying the dustbin after vacuuming, and ensures that your robot fully charged and clean.
Its vacuuming performance is also impressive. It's the only robovacs that I've tried that does a really good job of cleaning up debris from unfinished floors, and it's not as loud as the more expensive Roomba 980 or iRobot the 900 series.
The Freo X Ultra is not without flaws, especially when it comes navigation. The laser and LiDAR sensors aren't as reliable and reliable as other robovacs, meaning it is sometimes stuck or confused in certain areas or rooms of the home. It's not able to navigate stairs as well as some competitors, either, and it doesn't have a dock that allows the user to set up a dedicated cleaning zone for carpets with plush padding.
The Freo X Ultra robot vacuum and mop is a great choice for those who need an automated vacuum that can do it all.
However, if you're looking to save money or simply don't care about the limitations of this machine there are many alternatives on the market with a wide range of eufy models for significantly less. The Eufy Qrevo Curv, for instance is less expensive and provides the same experience in the app, but with additional features such as stair climbing, a full-function dock, and superior overall vacuuming performance on bare floors and low and high-pile carpets.
4. Eufy RoboVac G30
Eufy, a Anker company is a long-standing leader of producing robot vacuums that strike a good balance between features, performance and price. The G30 Hybrid offers a powerful cleaning power for carpets and hard floors, as well as a mopping function at an affordable price. It's simple to set up, just snap on one of the side brush and turn it on, then connect the charging dock. The app will guide you through the steps needed to connect your G30 to your Wi-Fi. You'll need to leave the dock close to an electrical outlet and ample space to allow it to move around however.
The G30 is a tiny device, measuring 2.85 inches in height, so it is able to fit under most couches and low-clearance pieces of 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 Cleaning (which cleans the area in a spiral pattern for two minutes). It is also possible to connect the G30 with Amazon Alexa or Google Home to use voice commands to do routine cleaning tasks that are not scheduled.
The most important characteristic that sets the G30 apart from its competitors is the method it cleans. It makes use of a built-in map to create an image of immovable objects in its path while retaining what it's cleaned and the areas it's not able to access. When it's time to recharge, it will automatically return to its base and resumes cleaning from where it began.
The sleek G30 isn't without faults however. The iRobot Roomba 675 is much better built, incurs lower recurring expenses, charges faster and has a similar battery life, while providing better performance on bare floors and carpets with low pile. It has a larger dust bin, which doesn't require more emptying. It also has boundaries that prevent it from certain areas. The G30 however, is more affordable and much more manageable to maintain. Its smaller canister means it doesn't have to be emptied as frequently, and it has less trouble with bulky materials such as cereal.