Top Black Friday and Cyber Monday Robot Vacuum Deals
Now is your chance to own a robot vacuum. CNET's top-rated models are available for sale this Black Friday and Cyber Monday and can save you up to 57%.
The Roborock Q7 Max is a powerful robot that has smart mapping and app-based no-go zones. Its running time of 180 minutes is impressive. It also self-empties itself and automatically refills its water tank.
- Roomba j7+ from iRobot
The Roomba J7+, IRobot's most intelligent robot to date, is the Roomba J7+. Its most notable advancement, however, is its camera-based obstacle-detection technology. It makes use of AI to recognize objects such as charging cords and shoes. It's also the first robot to automatically send you a photo of an object it encounters so that you can tell it to avoid it in the future.
The Combo J7+ is the best robot mop we've ever tested. It picks up dirt and spills quickly and leaves no trace of it was there. The iRobot app makes it easy to control. It can schedule cleanings, and also create Keep Out Zones so that it doesn't clean in areas that you don't would like. It's compatible with Alexa or Google Assistant so you can start it and stop it by voice.
Its design is superior to the rest, with a sleek top piece that looks more like a toy robot rather than a loud, loud one. And the Clean Base Automated Dirt Disposal System is self-emptying and is ideal to speed up cleaning.
In our tests, we found that the j7+ quickly removed dust, dirt, and hair from pets. The counter-rotating rubber brush roll kept the debris in one location rather than sending it scattering all over the floor. It even was able to take small gravel and sand, which most other robots aren't able to do. It did all of this without getting tangled up in our pet's shedding hair.
The j7+, although not as smart as the Roomba S9 for $1,217+ Self-Emptying Vacuum Robot from iRobot, and cannot clean the stairs, it's an option for those who require both a vacuum and a mop. It's not too expensive, and the iRobot application makes it user-friendly.
The iRobot Home App is easy to use but we found it less reliable than other robotic cleaner applications. It can take a while to download updates, and sometimes it's difficult to know whether the update actually functioning until you've seen it in the action.
- Roborock Q5+
If you're looking for a robotic vacuum cleaner that can do more than simply clean your floors then a hybrid is the best choice. This category of bots typically comes with a built-in tank for water which means they can mop and vacuum your home simultaneously. These bots also come with a variety of extra features such as smart mapping, small object avoidance, and the possibility of washing and re-drying mopping pads. They're expensive at retail, but usually are reduced on Black Friday or Cyber Monday.
Roborock produces some of our most loved robotic vacuums and the Q5+ does not fail to impress. This is their least expensive auto-empty model. While it's not equipped with certain features found on higher-end models (like no-go zones and multi-story memory) it's still a great choice if you're willing to sacrifice a bit to save a few hundred dollars.
The Q5+ is remarkably gentle when it comes down to obstacles such as walls and table legs. This makes it an excellent option for homes with many furniture pieces. It's also very thorough in cleaning dust bunnies. This is a place where most robot vacuums of lower quality aren't able to meet. The Q5+'s navigation system is excellent, with few misses along walls and in corners.
The Q5+, just like other Roborock products, can be controlled by only a few buttons on your device or through the Roborock App. The app lets you start and stop cleanings. You can also set up schedules, create virtual barriers and no-go zones, modify your home map or change the room's label.
If you opt for the Q5+ it comes with a new auto emptying dock that is designed to make this robot easier to maintain. Installing it requires a screwdriver, but once it's installed emptying the bin can be accomplished easily. It comes with a huge LCD screen that is very useful when setting up schedules and adjusting settings. This isn't a necessity for most people but it can help you keep the track of your robot's maintenance intervals effortlessly.
- Narwal Freo X Ultra
The Freo X Ultra is a well-rounded robot mop and vacuum that's astonishingly clever in its mopping and vacuuming capabilities. Its design is among the most innovative in the market, but it's expensive.
Its base station looks good and is hidden when it's not in use, and its size is relatively compact. The main reason to buy the station is that it automates many tasks, chores and functions that other robots leave to you. It stores clean and dirty water, electrolyzes and heats the water (which the majority of other robots require you to do) and empty the dust bin after vacuuming, and helps keep your robot charged and clean.
Its vacuuming performance is quite impressive as well. It's the only robovac I've tested that does well at picking up debris from bare floors. It's also not as loud as the more expensive Roomba 900 series or iRobot 980.
But the Freo X Ultra has its faults, especially when it comes to navigation. Its LiDAR sensors and laser sensors aren't as reliable and reliable as other robotvacs. This means that it could get stuck or confused in certain corners or rooms in the home. It's not able climb stairs as well as some competitors, and doesn't come with an dock that allows the user to set up a dedicated cleaning zone for plush carpets.
The Freo X Ultra robot vacuum and mop is an excellent option for those looking for a vacuum robot that can do everything.
If you're looking to save money or don't mind the limitations of the robot, there are other options on the market. A lot of eufy models are considerably less. The Eufy Qrevo Curv, for instance is less expensive and provides a similar in-app experience with additional features such as stairs, a fully-function dock, and a better overall vacuuming performance on bare floors as well as high and low-pile carpets.
- Eufy RoboVac G30
eufy is an Anker company with a history of producing robot vacuums with the right combination of features, performance and price. The G30 Hybrid is no different it offers a high-quality cleaning of hard floors and mopping, carpets and other surfaces at a reasonable price. It's easy to set up, simply connect one of the side brushes and then turn it on. Then plug in your charging dock. The app guides you through several steps to connect to your Wi-Fi, and the G30 is ready to go. The dock must be placed near an outlet and have plenty of space to move.
The G30 is a tiny device that measures 2.85 inches in height, so it is able to fit under most couches and pieces of low-clearance furniture. Its design is less ostentatious in comparison to other models. It is sleek with a black finish with 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 link the G30 to Amazon Alexa or Google Home to conduct cleaning without a schedule using voice commands.
The way in which the G30 cleans is what differentiates it from its competitors. It uses an integrated map to create an image of the immovable objects in its path. It keeps track of the things it has cleaned and the areas it was unable to access. If it requires a recharge, it automatically returns to its starting point and begins cleaning from where it left off.
The elegant G30 has its flaws, though. The iRobot Roomba is built better and has lower cost of operation. It charges faster, has the same battery life and is more effective on bare carpet or floors with low pile. It also has a larger dust bin that doesn't have to be emptied as often and comes with a set of boundaries that keep it away from certain areas. The G30 is less expensive and easier to maintain. Its smaller dust canister does not require emptying as often and it struggles less with heavy materials like cereal.