Top Black Friday and Cyber Monday Robot Vacuum Deals
This is your time to own a robotic vacuum. CNET's top-rated models are available for 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 itself and automatically refills its water tank.
- Roomba j7+ from iRobot
The Roomba j7+ is iRobot's most advanced robot vacuum to date. Its greatest advancement is an obstacle detection system that makes use of built-in AI to detect objects such as charging cords, shoes and the dreaded pet waste that many other robots are unable to avoid (and often plough right through). It's the first robot to send you a picture of an object that it encounters, meaning you can instruct the robot to avoid it.
The Combo j7+ is also the most effective mop-bot we've ever tested, picking up spills and dirt with ease and leaving no trace that it was there. The iRobot app makes it easy to control. You can schedule cleanings and create Keep Out Zones to ensure that it doesn't vacuum in areas that you don't want. And it's compatible with Alexa and Google Assistant, so you can start and stop it with your voice.
The design is also better than the other models. It features a sleek, high-end piece that looks like an toy, not an obnoxious and loud robot. The Clean Base Automatic Dirt Disposal System automatically empty, which is great to reduce the time spent cleaning.
In our tests, we found that the j7+ was quick to removed dust, dirt, and hair from pets. The rubber brushes that counter-rotate kept the debris in place instead of scattering it on the floor. It was able to capture small pieces of gravel, sand, and even a tiny bit of grit. The majority of robots cannot do this. It did this without getting caught in our pet's hair.
The j7+, while not as smart as the $1,217 Roomba S9+ Self-Emptying Vacuum Robot from iRobot, and it can't clean the stairs, is still an excellent choice for those who need both mopping and a vacuum. It's not expensive and the iRobot App makes it simple to use.
While the iRobot Home app is very user-friendly however we've found it be less reliable than other apps that work with robotic cleaners. It can take a while to download updates, and it's sometimes difficult to tell if they are working until you see them in action.
- Roborock Q5+
When you're looking for a vacuum that does more than just clean floors, the most effective option is likely to be one that is a hybrid. This kind of robot usually has a built-in water tank which means they can vacuum and mop your house at the same time. These bots also come with a variety of extra features like smart mapping and small object avoidance and the capability to wash and dry mopping pads. They're costly at retail, but usually come down in price on Black Friday or Cyber Monday.
Roborock makes some of our favorite robotic vacuums, and the Q5+ doesn't disappoint. It's their most affordable auto-empty model, and although it's not equipped with certain features that are found on more expensive models (like no-go zones and multi-story memory) it's still a great option if you're willing to sacrifice a little to save hundreds of dollars.
The Q5+ is remarkably gentle when it comes to obstacles such as walls and table legs. This makes it an ideal choice for homes that have a lot of furniture. It's also extremely thorough in cleaning dust bunnies. This is an area that many cheaper robot vacuums fall short. The navigation technology in the Q5+ is superb and has very few misses in corners and along walls.
Like other Roborock devices like the Q5+, the Q5+ can be controlled by the buttons on the device itself or through the Roborock app. The app allows you to start and stop cleaning. You can also set up schedules, create virtual barriers and no-go areas or modify your home map or re-label rooms.
If you select the Q5+ model, it comes with a brand new auto emptying dock that is designed to make the robot easier to maintain. Installing it requires a screwdriver, but once it's installed it can be accomplished with relative ease. It features a large LCD screen that is very useful for setting up schedules or altering settings. This feature isn't necessary for the majority of people, but it can help you effectively keep track of the robot's maintenance schedules.
- Narwal Freo X Ultra
The Freo X Ultra robot vacuum and mop is a sophisticated well-rounded vacuum and mop. It's capable of both vacuuming and mopping. Its design and features are some of the best on the market however, it's also expensive.
Its base station looks good and is easily hidden when not in use, and its size is relatively compact. The station's main selling point is that it can automate many tasks, functions and chores that other robots have to leave to you. It can store clean and dirty water, it electrolyzes and heats the water (which many other robots require you to do) and empty the dust bin after vacuuming, and keeps your robot charged and clean.
Its vacuuming capabilities are impressive, too. It's the only robot vacuum I've used that has done a good job picking up dirt from floors that aren't. It's also not as loud as the costly Roomba 900 series or iRobot 980.
The Freo X Ultra is not without flaws, especially when it comes navigation. Its LiDAR and laser sensors aren't as reliable as some other robovacs, meaning it can get stuck or confused in certain areas or rooms of the house. 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 that are soft.
Although it doesn't provide as much in the way of cleaning options available in its app, Robotvacuummops.com or as many shortcuts in the app like other robovacs the Freo X Ultra is still an excellent choice for anyone looking for a comprehensive robot vacuum and mop that's worth the higher price cost.
However, if you're looking to save some money or don't want to think about the limitations of this robotic There are many alternatives on the market, including a lot of eufy models priced significantly less. The eufy Qrevo curv, for example is less expensive, but offers more features, such as the ability to climb stairs and a full-function Dock, which provides the ability to provide a more thorough vacuuming experience on bare floors carpets, low-pile carpets and even high-pile carpets.
- Eufy RoboVac G30
Eufy, a Anker company has a proven track record of creating robot vacuums that strike a good balance between performance, features and price. The G30 Hybrid is no different it offers a high-quality cleaning of hard floors and mopping, carpets and other surfaces at an affordable price point. It's easy to set up, just attach one of the side brushes and turn it on, then connect the charging dock. The app will guide you through the steps to connect your G30 to your Wi-Fi. The dock must be placed near an outlet and have enough space to move.
The G30 is tiny, 2.85 inches tall to be exact, which means it can be placed under couches and other low-clearance furniture. The design is less ostentatious than some rival models, with sleek black finish and three physical buttons such as Auto Cleaning start/pause, Recharge, and Spot Cleaning (which cleans the area in a spiral pattern for two minutes). You can also connect the G30 to Amazon Alexa or Google Home to conduct cleaning without a schedule using voice commands.
The way the G30 cleans is what sets it apart from other models. It makes use of an integrated map to draw an image of the unmovable items in its path. It keeps track of the items it has cleaned and the areas it was unable to access. When it needs to recharge, it automatically returns to its base and resumes cleaning from where it left off.
The sleek G30 isn't without faults however. The iRobot Roomba is built better and has lower recurring costs. It is faster to charge, has the same battery life and performs better on unfinished flooring or carpet with a low pile. It also has a bigger dust bin that doesn't require to be emptied as frequently and comes with the boundaries that restrict it from certain areas. The G30 is less expensive and easier to maintain. Its smaller size means that it doesn't have to be emptied as frequently and it's less trouble with bulky materials such as cereal.