Top Black Friday and Cyber Monday Robot Vacuum Deals
This is your time to own a robotic vacuum. CNET's best-rated models will be on sale during Black Friday and Cyber Monday with discounts as high as 57%..
The Roborock Q7 Max offers strong pressure and smart mapping using apps-based no-go zones. its 180-minute runtime is awe-inspiring. It also self-empties and refills its water tank.
1. iRobot Roomba j7+
The Roomba J7+ is iRobot's most intelligent robot vacuum to date. Its most significant advancement is an obstacle detection system that uses built-in AI to recognize objects like charging cords, shoes and the dreaded pet waste that most other robots can't avoid (and often plough right through). It's the first robot to send you images of objects that it encounters, meaning you can tell that it is safe to avoid it.
The Combo J7+ is the most efficient mop robot we've ever tested, picking up dirt and spills with ease and leaving no trace that it was there. The iRobot app makes it easy to control. robotic vacuum cleaner can schedule cleanings and create Keep Out Zones to ensure it doesn't vacuum in areas you don’t want. It's compatible with Alexa or Google Assistant so you can start and stop it by voice.
Its design is also superior to the rest with a sleek top piece that looks more like a toy robotic than a loud, obnoxious one. The Clean Base Automatic Dirt Disposal System automatically empty, which is great for reducing your cleanup time.
In our tests, we found that the j7+ swiftly took away dirt, dust, and hair from pets. Its counter-rotating rubber brush rolls kept the debris in one location rather than sending it scattering around the floor. It even was able to capture sand and small gravel which other robots can't. It did without getting caught up in our pet's hair.
Although it's not as efficient as the $1,217 Roomba s9+ Self-Emptying Vacuum and can't clean stairs The j7+ is still an excellent option for those who need both a vac and a mop in their home. It's not costly and the iRobot App makes it easy to use.
The iRobot Home App is easy to use but we found it less reliable than other robotic cleaner apps. It can take a long time to download updates, and at times it's difficult to tell whether the update is working until you've seen it in action.
2. Roborock Q5+
If you're looking to purchase a vacuum that does more than just clean floors, the most effective option is likely to be hybrid. This type of robot typically has a built-in water tank 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 obstacles avoidance and even the ability to wash and dry mopping pads. The disadvantage is that they tend to be expensive when purchased at full retail, but during Black Friday and Cyber Monday they often drop in price.
Roborock produces some of our favorite robotic vacuums and the Q5+ doesn't fail to impress. This is the cheapest model in their auto-empty line. Although it doesn't come with some of the expensive features (like no-go areas and multi-story memories) however, it's an excellent choice for those who are willing to make some compromises to save a few dollars.
The Q5+ is noticeably gentle around obstacles like tables and walls, which makes it a great option for homes with a lot of furniture. It's also very thorough in removing dust bunnies. This is a area where most robot vacuums of lower quality do not excel in. The navigation technology in the Q5+ is fantastic too, with very little missed corners and along walls.
Like other Roborock devices as well, the Q5+ can be controlled using a handful of buttons on the device itself or through the Roborock app. The app lets you start and stop cleaning, set schedules, 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 brand new auto-empty dock that's designed specifically to make this machine easy to maintain. Installing it requires a screwdriver but once it's installed it can be done without difficulty. It also has an impressive LCD display that is great to have when setting up schedules or altering settings. This feature isn't required for the majority of people, but it can help you effectively 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 incredibly smart in both its mopping and vacuuming capabilities. Its design and features are some of the top available however it's expensive.
It's a tiny base station that looks beautiful and is able to be concealed when not in use. The primary selling point of the station is the fact that it automates a variety of tasks, functions and chores that other robots leave to you. It can keep clean and dirty water, and then electrolyze and heat the water. Many other robots require you to do this.
And its vacuuming is impressive as well. It's the only robot vacuum I've tested that does a good job picking up the dust from floors with no. And it's not as loud as the 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 as other robotvacs. This means it can get stuck or confused in certain areas or rooms in the house. It's not able to climb stairs as well as competitors,, and it doesn't have a dock that allows you to create an exclusive cleaning zone for carpets that are soft.
The Freo X Ultra robot vacuum and mop is an excellent option for those looking for an automated vacuum that can do everything.
If you're looking to cut costs or don't mind the limitations of the robot, there are alternatives available. A lot of eufy models are significantly less. The Eufy Qrevo Curv, for instance is less expensive and provides an identical experience on the app with additional features such as the ability to climb stairs, a full-function dock, and superior overall vacuuming performance on bare floors as well as high- and low-pile carpets.
4. eufy RoboVac g30
Eufy is an Anker company with a long history of creating robot vacuums that have the right balance of performance, features, and price. The G30 Hybrid offers a powerful cleaning power for hard and carpeted floors, as well as a mopping function at a reasonable price. It's simple to set up, simply connect one of the side brush, turn it on and plug in your charging dock. The app walks you through the steps needed to connect it to your Wi-Fi and then the G30 is ready to go. You'll need to leave the dock close to an electrical outlet and plenty of room for it to move however.
The G30 is small, 2.85 inches tall to be exact, which means it can be tucked away under couches and other furniture with a low clearance. Its design isn't as ostentatious when compared to rival models. It has a sleek black finish and three buttons that are physical for Auto Cleaning start/pause (which scrubs a spot in a spiral pattern over two minutes) Recharge, and Spot Cleaner. You can also connect the G30 to Amazon Alexa or Google Home for voice commands to perform unscheduled cleaning.
The way in which the G30 cleans is what sets it apart from its rivals. It uses a built-in map to create an image of immovable objects in its path, remembering what it's already cleaned and what it isn't able to access. It will return to the base to recharge and continues cleaning the area it left.
The elegant G30 isn't without its faults, though. The iRobot Roomba is better built and has lower recurring costs. It charges faster, has the same battery life and performs better on unfinished flooring or carpet with a low pile. It comes with a larger dust bin, which doesn't require more emptying. It also comes with border strips that block it from certain areas. The G30 is more affordable and simpler to maintain. Its smaller size means that it doesn't need to be empty as often, and it has less trouble with bulky materials like cereal.