Top Black Friday and Cyber Monday Robot Vacuum Deals
Now is your chance to own a robot vacuum. CNET's top-rated models will be available 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 impressive. It also self-empties and refills its water tank.
1. Roomba j7+ iRobot from iRobot.
The Roomba j7+ is iRobot's most intelligent robot vacuum to date. The most significant advancement, however, is its camera-based obstacle detection system. It uses AI to recognize objects such as charging cords and shoes. It's the first robot to provide you with pictures of the objects that it encounters, meaning you can tell the robot to avoid it.
The Combo j7+ is also the most effective mop-bot we've ever tested, picking up spills and dirt effortlessly without leaving any trace that was there. It's simple to control via the iRobot Home app which lets you schedule cleaning and set up Keep Out Zones so that it doesn't clean areas you do not want it to. It's also compatible with Alexa and Google Assistant, so you can start and stop it by speaking to it.
The design is also better than the competition. It features an elegant, top piece that appears like a toy rather than a loud and obnoxious robot. Clean Base's Automatic Dirt Disposal It also self-empties which can cut down on cleaning time.
In our tests, we discovered that the j7+ was quick to eliminated dirt, dust and pet hair. The rubber brushes that counter-rotate kept the debris in place, instead of scattering it across the floor. It even could catch small gravel and sand, which most other robots couldn't do. And all this without getting caught in our pet's hair shed.
The j7+, though not as sophisticated as the Roomba S9 for $1,217+ Self-Emptying Vacuum from iRobot and isn't able to clean the stairs, it's an excellent choice for those who need both mopping and a vacuum. It's not costly and the iRobot App makes it simple 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 long time to download updates, and sometimes it's hard to determine whether the update is functioning until you've seen it in the action.
2. Roborock Q5+
If you're looking for a robotic vacuum cleaner that can do more than simply clean your floors A hybrid is the ideal choice. These bots are equipped with a water tank, so they can mop and vacuum at the same time. They also have a range of additional features, such as smart mapping, small obstacles avoidance, and the ability to wash and dry mopping pads. The downside is that they tend to be expensive when purchased at full retail, but during Black Friday and Cyber Monday they are often reduced in price.
Roborock produces several of our top robotic vacuums and the Q5+ doesn't fail to impress. It's the cheapest model in their auto-empty line. While it may not have some of the more expensive features (like no-go zones or multi-story memories) but it's an excellent choice when you're willing to make a few compromises to save a few bucks.
The Q5+ is noticeably soft around obstacles like tables and walls and walls, which makes it a great choice for homes with lots of furniture. It's also very thorough when it comes to cleaning up dust bunnies, which is an area where many cheaper robot vacuums often fall short. The Q5+'s navigation system is also excellent, with few misses along walls and in corners.
The Q5+, like other Roborock products can be controlled via just a few buttons on the device or through the Roborock App. The app lets you start and stop cleaning. You can also set schedules, design virtual barriers and no-go zones and adjust your home map, or re-label rooms.
If you choose the Q5+ it comes with a brand new auto emptying dock that is designed to make the robot easier to maintain. It requires a screwdriver for install, but once in place, emptying the bin is easy. It features a large LCD screen, which is useful in setting up schedules and adjusting settings. This feature isn't required for most people but it can help you to 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 mop and vacuum. It's capable of both vacuuming and mopping. Its design is among the best in the industry, but it's expensive.
It's a small base station that looks stunning and can be hidden 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 would leave to you. It can store dirty and clean water and electrolyze and heat the water. Most other robovacs will require you to perform this.
Its vacuuming is also impressive. It's the only robovac that I've tested that does well at picking up the dust from floors with no. And it's not as loud as the more expensive Roomba 900 series or iRobot 980.
The Freo X Ultra is not without flaws, especially in the area of navigation. Its LiDAR sensors and laser sensors aren’t as reliable as other robotvacs. This means it could get stuck or confused in certain areas or rooms in the home. It's also not able to climb stairs like other competitors and doesn't come with a docking station to create a cleaning zone for plush carpets.
The Freo X Ultra robot vacuum and mop is a great choice for those who need a robot vacuum that does it all.
But if you want to save money, or just don't care about the limitations of this machine there are many other options available with a wide range of eufy models priced substantially less. The Eufy Qrevo curv, for example is less expensive, but offers many more features, like stair climbing and a full-function Dock, which provides the ability to provide a more thorough vacuuming experience on plain floors, low-pile carpets and even high-pile ones.
4. eufy RoboVac G30
Eufy, an Anker company has a proven track record of making robot vacuums that strike the perfect balance between performance, features and price. The G30 Hybrid is no different and offers a powerful cleaning of hard floors as well as mopping, carpets and other surfaces at a reasonable price. It's easy to set up, just snap on one of the side brushes, turn it on and connect your charging dock. The app will guide you through the steps needed to connect your G30 to your Wi-Fi. The dock will need to be located close to an outlet that has plenty of space to move.
The G30 is a tiny device, measuring 2.85 inches in height, so it will be tucked away under couches and low-clearance pieces of furniture. Its design is more subtle in comparison to other models. It has a sleek black finish and three physical buttons for Auto Cleaning start/pause (which scrubs a spot in a spiral fashion 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.
cleaning robots in which the G30 cleans is what sets it apart from other models. It uses a built-in mapping to create an image of the immovable objects in its path while retaining what it's cleaned and where it can't access. When it's time to recharge, it will automatically return to its base and resumes cleaning from where it began.
The eufy G30 has a few flaws. The iRobot Roomba is more durable and has lower recurring costs. It charges faster, offers similar battery life and performs better on unfinished carpet or floors with low pile. It also comes with a larger dust bin that doesn't require to be emptied as frequently and comes with a set of boundaries to ensure it isn't in certain areas. The G30, on the other hand is less expensive and a lot simpler to maintain. Its smaller container means it doesn't have to be empty as often and it's less difficulty handling bulky products like cereal.