Top Black Friday and Cyber Monday Robot Vacuum Deals
Now is your chance to own a robotic vacuum. CNET's top models are on sale this Black Friday and Cyber Monday, with savings of up to 57%.
The Roborock Q7 Max offers strong pressure and smart mapping with apps-based no-go zones, and its 180-minute runtime is awe-inspiring. It also self-empties and refills its water tank.
1. Roomba j7+ from iRobot
The Roomba J7+, IRobot's smartest robot to date, is the Roomba j7+. Its biggest advancement, however, is its camera-based obstacle-detection system. It uses AI to identify objects such as charging cords and shoes. It's also the first robot to automatically send you photos of any object it encounters to let you know to avoid it in the future.
The Combo j7+ is also the most efficient mop robot we've ever tested, removing spills and dirt effortlessly and leaving no trace that it was there. The iRobot application makes it simple to control. You can schedule cleanings and create Keep Out Zones so 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 with a voice.
Its design is a step above the competition with a sleek top piece that appears more like a toy robot than a loud, obnoxious one. And the Clean Base Automated Dirt Disposal System self-empties, which is great to speed up cleaning.
In our tests, the j7+ was quick to pick up and remove dust dirt, pet hair and even pet hair. The rubber brushes that counter-rotate kept the debris in its place instead of scattering it on the floor. It was able capture small gravel, sand and even a little grit. The majority of robots cannot do this. And it did all of this without getting tangled up in our pet's shedding hair.
Although it's not as smart as the $1,217 Roomba s9+ Self-Emptying Robot Vacuum and can't clean stairs The j7+ is still a solid option for those who need mopping and a vacuum in their home. It's not too expensive, and the iRobot application makes it user-friendly to use.
The iRobot Home App is easy to use, however we found it less reliable than other robotic cleaner applications. It can take a while to download updates and it's sometimes difficult to tell whether they're functioning until you actually witness them in action.
2. Roborock Q5+
If you're looking for a vacuum that does more than just clean floors, the best option is probably a hybrid. This type of robot typically includes a built-in water tank, meaning they can both vacuum and mop your home at the same time. They also come with a variety of extra features such as smart mapping and small object avoidance and the possibility of washing and re-drying mopping pads. They're expensive at retail, but they often come down in price on Black Friday or Cyber Monday.
Roborock has some of our most loved robot vacuums and the Q5+ isn't an exception. This is the cheapest model in their auto-empty line. While it may not include some of the luxurious features (like no-go zones and multi-story memories) but it's a great choice if you are willing to compromise to save a few dollars.
The Q5+ is remarkably gentle when it comes to obstacles like table legs and walls. This makes it an excellent choice for homes that have many furniture pieces. It is also very thorough in cleaning dust bunnies. This is a place where many robot vacuums that are less expensive fall short. The technology used to navigate in the Q5+ is excellent and has very few missed corners and along walls.
Like other Roborock devices, the Q5+ can be controlled by a handful of buttons on the device or through the Roborock app. With the app you can begin and stop cleanings, set schedules, create virtual barriers and no-go zones and alter your home map, or change the labeling of rooms.
If you opt for the Q5+, it ships with a new auto-empty dock specifically designed to make this robot simple to maintain. Installing it requires a screwdriver but once in place, emptying the bin can be done without difficulty. It also comes with a large LCD display, which is nice to have when creating schedules or changing settings. This feature isn't necessary for most people but it can help to keep the robot's maintenance schedules.
3. Narwal Freo X Ultra
The Freo X Ultra robot vacuum and mop is a sophisticated well-rounded mop and vacuum. It's capable of both vacuuming and mopping. Its design and features are among the top available however it's expensive.
It is a relatively small base station that looks stunning and can be hidden when not in use. The primary selling point of the station is that it can automate many tasks, chores and functions that other robots have to leave to you. It can store clean and dirty water, electrolyzes and heats the water (which most other robovacs require you to do), empties the dustbin after vacuuming, and ensures that your robot clean and charged.
Its vacuuming performance is quite impressive and efficient, too. It's one of the few robot vacuums I've tried that does very well at cleaning up debris from unfinished floors, and it's not as loud as the more expensive Roomba 980 or iRobot 900 series.
However, the Freo X Ultra has its flaws, particularly in terms of navigation. Its laser sensors and LiDAR sensors aren’t as reliable as other robotvacs. This means it is prone to getting stuck or confused in certain areas or rooms in the house. It also can't climb stairs like other models and doesn't come with a dock to create a cleaning zone for carpets that are soft.
Although it doesn't have the same amount of cleaning-related options in its app or as many in-app shortcuts like other robovacs the Freo X Ultra is still an excellent choice for anyone looking for an all-around great mop and robot vacuum that's worth the premium price price.
If you're looking to save money or don't mind the limitations of the robot, there are many alternatives available. Many of the eufy models cost substantially less. The Eufy Qrevo curv, for example is a bit more expensive and has more features, such as the ability to climb stairs and a full-function Dock, that provides a better overall vacuuming experience on floors that are unfinished carpets, low-pile carpets and even high-pile ones.
4. Eufy RoboVac g30
Eufy, a Anker company has a proven track record of producing robot vacuums that strike the perfect balance between performance, features and price. The G30 Hybrid offers a powerful cleaning of carpets and hard floors, as well as mopping functions at a reasonable price. It's easy to set it up, just snap on one of the side brushes, turn it on and plug in your charging dock. The app takes you through the steps needed to connect it to your Wi-Fi, and the G30 is ready to go. smart robot should be placed near an outlet and have plenty of space to move.
The G30 is tiny, 2.85 inches tall to be exact It can be placed under couches and other low-clearance furniture. Its design is more subtle in comparison to other models. It features a sleek black finish and three buttons that are physical for Auto Cleaning start/pause (which scrubs an area in a spiral pattern for two minutes) Recharge, and Spot Cleaner. You can also 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 aspect that distinguishes the G30 above the rest is the way it cleans. It uses an integrated map to create a picture of the immovable items in its path. It remembers the items it has cleaned and the areas it was unable to access. It then returns to the base to recharge and continues cleaning the area it left.
The sleek G30 isn't without faults, though. The iRobot Roomba 675 is much better constructed, has lower recurring costs, is charged more quickly and has the same battery life. It also offers better performance on floors with no carpet and carpets with a low pile. It also comes with a larger dust bin that doesn't need to be emptied as frequently and comes with the boundaries to restrict it from certain areas. The G30 on the other hand is more affordable and much more manageable to maintain. Its smaller canister means it doesn't need to be empty as often, and it has less difficulty with bulky items like cereal.