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Top Black Friday and Cyber Monday Robot Vacuum Deals
This is your chance to own a robotic vacuum. CNET's top-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, with app-based no-go zones, and its 180-minute runtime is awe-inspiring. It also self-empties itself and automatically refills its water tank.
1. Roomba j7+ from iRobot
The Roomba j7+ is iRobot's smartest robot vacuum to date. Its most significant advancement is an obstacle detection system that utilizes built-in AI to recognize objects like charging cords, shoes and the dreaded pet waste most other robots can't avoid (and often go through). It's the first robot to provide you with a picture of an object that it encounters, meaning you can tell the robot to avoid it.
The Combo j7+ is also the best robovac robot to mop we've ever tested, removing dirt and spills with ease while leaving no trace it was there. It's easy to control through the iRobot Home app that lets you schedule cleaning and create Keep Out Zones so that it doesn't vacuum robot areas you don't want it to. It's compatible with Alexa or Google Assistant so you can start it and stop it with a voice.
The design is also more appealing than the other models. It features an elegant, top piece that appears like an toy, not the loud and annoying robot. Clean Base's automatic floor vacuum Dirt Disposal System also self-empties, which will cut down your cleaning time.
In our tests, we found that the j7+ quickly eliminated dirt, dust and pet hair. The counter-rotating rubber brushes kept the debris in one place instead of scattering it across the floor. It was able to collect small gravel, sand and even a bit of grit. Most robots can't do this. And it did all this without getting tangled up in our pet's hair shedding.
The j7+, although not as intelligent as the $1,217 Roomba S9+ Self-Emptying Vacuum from iRobot, and cannot clean the stairs, is a good option for those who need both a vacuum and a mop. It's not too 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 some time to download updates and it's sometimes difficult to tell if they are functioning until you actually witness them in action.
2. Roborock Q5+
If you are looking for a robot vacuum cleaner that does more than just clean your floors then a hybrid is the best robot floor cleaner option. This kind of robot usually comes with a built-in tank for water which means they can vacuum and mop your house at the same time. They also come with a variety of additional features, including smart mapping, small obstacle avoidance, and the ability to dry and wash mopping pads. The negative is that they tend to be expensive at retail, but on Black Friday and Cyber Monday they usually drop in price.
Roborock makes several of our top robotic vacuums and the Q5+ doesn't fail to impress. It's their most affordable auto-empty model, and although it doesn't have some of the features you'll find on higher-end models (like no-go zones and multi-story memory) it's still a great option if you're willing to compromise a bit in order to save some hundred dollars.
The Q5+ is noticeably gentle around obstacles like wall legs and table legs which makes it a good choice for homes with lots of furniture. It's also very thorough in cleaning up dust bunnies. This is an area that most robot vacuums of lower quality do not excel in. The Q5+'s navigation system is superb, with only a few mishaps along walls or in corners.
Like other Roborock devices, the Q5+ can be controlled using a few buttons on the device itself or via the Roborock app. The app allows you to start and stop cleaning. You can also set up schedules, create virtual barrier and no-go areas or adjust your home map, or re-label rooms.
If you choose the Q5+ model, it comes with a new auto-emptying dock, designed to make the robot easier to maintain. It requires a screwdriver install, but once installed, the process of emptying the bin is relatively simple. It comes with a huge LCD screen, which is useful in setting up schedules and changing settings. This isn't an essential feature for most people however it can assist you in keeping the track of the maintenance intervals for your robot easily.
3. Narwal Freo X Ultra
The Freo X Ultra robot vacuum and mop is a sophisticated well-rounded vacuum and mop. It's capable of mopping and vacuuming. Its design is among the top in the market, but it's expensive.
It's a tiny base station that looks beautiful and is easily hidden when not in use. But the station's biggest selling point is how it automates many tasks and functions that most other robots will 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 helps keep your robot clean and charged.
Its vacuuming capabilities are also impressive. It's the few robot vacuums I've tried that does very well at picking up debris on unfinished floors, and it's not nearly as loud as the more expensive Roomba 980 or iRobot the 900 series.
However, the Freo X Ultra has its shortcomings, particularly in terms of navigation. The laser and LiDAR sensors aren't as reliable and reliable as other robovacs. This means it sometimes gets stuck or confused in certain areas of your home. It's not able navigate 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 carpets that are soft.
Although it doesn't provide as many in terms of cleaning options available in its app or as many shortcuts within the app like other robovacs the Freo X Ultra is still an excellent choice for anyone seeking a great all-round mop and robot vacuum that's worth the price tag.
If you're looking to save money or aren't concerned about the limitations of the robot, there are many other options available. Many of the eufy models cost considerably less. The eufy Qrevo Curv, for example is less expensive and provides a similar in-app experience with more features like stair climbing, a full-function dock, and a better overall performance when vacuuming floors as well as high- and low-pile carpets.
4. eufy RoboVac G30
eufy is an Anker company that has a history of producing robot vacuums that have the right combination of features, performance and price. The G30 Hybrid offers a powerful cleaning of hard and carpet flooring, and a mopping function at a reasonable price. It's easy to set up, simply snap on one of the side brushes and then turn it on. Then connect your charging dock. The app guides you through several steps to connect it to Wi-Fi. After that, the G30 is ready to go. The dock must be placed near an outlet with plenty of space to move.
The G30 is a small device that measures 2.85 inches in height, meaning it can be tucked away under couches and low-clearance pieces furniture. Its design is less ostentatious than some rival models, with sleek black finish and three buttons that are physical: Auto Cleaning start/pause, Recharge and Spot Cleaning (which scrubs an area in an arc for two minutes). You can also link the G30 to Amazon Alexa or Google Home to do unscheduled cleaning with voice commands.
The way that the G30 cleans is what separates it from its rivals. It uses an integrated map to make a picture of the immovable objects in its path. It can remember the items it has cleaned and what it is unable to access. It will return to the base to recharge and continues cleaning the area it left.
The elegant G30 isn't without faults, though. The iRobot Roomba 675 is more built, incurs lower recurring costs, charges faster and offers similar battery life. It also offers superior performance on floors that are unfinished and carpets with a low pile. It also has a bigger dust bin that doesn't have to be emptied as frequently and comes with the boundaries to restrict it from certain areas. The G30 is more affordable and simpler to maintain. Its smaller size means that it doesn't have to be empty as often, and it has less trouble with bulky materials like cereal.