Top Black Friday and Cyber Monday Robot Vacuum Deals
If you've ever wanted to buy a robot vacuum now is the time. CNET's top-rated models are on sale this Black Friday and Cyber Monday with savings of 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 and automatically refills its water tank.
1. iRobot Roomba j7+
The Roomba J7+ is iRobot's most intelligent robot vacuum to date. Its biggest innovation, however, is its camera-based obstacle-detection system. It makes use of AI to detect objects such as charging cords and shoes. It's the first robot to send you a picture of an object that it encounters, so that you can tell the robot to stay clear of it.
The Combo J7+ is the best robot mop that we have ever tested. It cleans up dirt and spills quickly, leaving no trace that it was there. It's simple to control via the iRobot Home app which allows you to schedule cleaning times and create Keep Out Zones to make sure it doesn't vacuum areas you don't want it to. It's also compatible with Alexa and Google Assistant, so you can start and stop it using your voice.
Its design is also an improvement over the rest, with a sleek top piece that appears more like a toy rather than a loud, loud one. The Clean Base Automatic Dirt Disposal System automatically empty which is great to speed up cleaning.
In our tests the j7+ was quick to clean up dust dirt, pet hair and even pet hair. self cleaning vacuum that counter-rotate kept the debris in place instead of scattering it across the floor. It was able to collect small pieces of gravel, sand, and even a tiny bit of grit. The majority of robots cannot do this. And it did all this without getting tangled up in our pet's shedding hair.
Although it's not as smart as the $1,217 iRobot Roomba s9+ Self-Emptying Robot Vacuum, and it's not able to clean stairs The j7+ is still an excellent choice for those who need both a vac and a mop in their home. It's not too expensive and the iRobot App makes it easy to use.
While the iRobot Home app is very user-friendly however we've found it be less reliable than other apps that use robotic cleaners. It can take a while to download updates, and it is sometimes difficult to tell whether they're working until you see them in action.
2. Roborock Q5+
If you're looking for an automated vacuum cleaner that can do more than just clean floors, the best option is probably hybrid. These machines are equipped with a tank of water so they can vacuum and mop simultaneously. They also have a range of additional features, such as smart mapping, small obstacles avoidance, and the ability to wash and dry mopping pads. They are expensive at full retail but often lower prices on Black Friday or Cyber Monday.
Roborock makes some of our favorite robotic vacuums, and the Q5+ does not disappoint. This is the least expensive model of their auto-empty line. Although it doesn't include some of the expensive features (like no-go areas and multi-story memories) but it's an excellent choice when you're willing to compromise to save a few bucks.
The Q5+ is exceptionally gentle when it comes down to obstacles like table legs and walls. This makes it a great choice for homes that have a lot of furniture. It's also extremely thorough in removing dust bunnies. This is a area where many cheaper robot vacuums fall short. The Q5+'s navigation is excellent, with few misses on walls and corners.
The Q5+, just like other Roborock products can be controlled with just a few buttons on the device, or via the Roborock App. The app lets you start and stop cleanings and schedules, as well as create virtual barriers and no-go zones and modify your home map, or change the labels of rooms.
If you opt for the Q5+, it comes with a new auto-empty dock that's specifically designed to make this robot simple to maintain. Installing it requires a screwdriver but once in place, emptying the bin can be accomplished easily. It features a large LCD screen which is helpful in setting up schedules and adjusting settings. This feature isn't essential for everyone, but it can help you effectively keep track of the robot's maintenance schedules.
3. Narwal Freo X Ultra
The Freo X Ultra robot vacuum and mop is a smart, well-rounded vacuum and mop. It's capable of both mopping and vacuuming. Its design and function are some of the top available however it's expensive.
The base station looks nice and is hidden when it's not in use, and its dimensions are quite small. But the station's biggest selling point is how it automates various tasks and functions that most other robots leave up to you. It stores clean and dirty water, electrolyzes and heats the water (which many other robots require you to do) also emptying the dustbin after vacuuming, and helps keep your robot clean and charged.
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 plain floors, and is not as loud as the more expensive Roomba 980 or iRobot the 900 series.
But the Freo X Ultra has its faults, especially when it comes to navigation. Its LiDAR and laser sensors aren't as reliable as other robovacs, meaning it sometimes gets stuck or confused in certain areas or rooms of the home. It also can't climb stairs as well as other models and isn't equipped with a dock that can create a cleaning zone for carpets with plush padding.
Although it doesn't provide as much in the way of cleaning options available in its app, or as many in-app shortcuts as some other robovacs, the Freo X Ultra is still an excellent choice for those looking for a comprehensive mop and robot vacuum that's worth the premium price price.
If you're looking for a way to save money or aren't concerned about the limitations of the robot, there are plenty of other options available. A lot of eufy models are substantially less. The eufy Qrevo curv, for example, is cheaper and has more features, such as stair climbing and a full-function Dock, which provides the ability to provide a more thorough vacuuming experience on floors that are unfinished carpets with low pile and even high-pile carpets.
4. eufy RoboVac G30
Eufy, a Anker company has a proven track record of producing robot vacuums that strike a good balance between features, performance and price. The G30 Hybrid offers a powerful cleaning power for hard and carpet floors, as well as mopping functions at an affordable price. It's easy to setup by snapping one of the side brushes on, turn on and plug in the charging dock. The app will guide you through the steps to connect your G30 to your Wi-Fi. You'll need to place the dock close to a power outlet and enough space for it to move around but.
The G30 is tiny, 2.85 inches tall to be exact and can be tucked away under couches and other low-clearance furniture. The design is less flashy than some of the rival models, with sleek black finishes and three physical buttons: Auto Cleaning start/pause, Recharge and Spot Clean (which scrubs an area in spiral patterns for 2 minutes). You can also link the G30 to Amazon Alexa or Google Home to perform cleaning that is not scheduled using voice commands.
The main aspect that makes the G30 above the rest is the way it cleans. It makes use of a built-in map to create an image of immovable objects it encounters and then keeps track of what it has already cleaned and what it isn't able to access. When it needs to recharge, it will automatically return to its starting point and begins cleaning from where it began.
The sleek G30 has a few flaws. The iRobot Roomba 675 is more constructed, has lower recurring expenses, charges more quickly and has the same battery life while offering better performance on floors with no carpet and low-pile carpet. It has a bigger dust bin, which does not require more emptying. It also has border strips that block it from certain areas. The G30 however is less expensive and is much simpler to maintain. Its smaller container means it doesn't have to be empty as often and it's less difficulty handling bulky products such as cereal.