Top Black Friday and Cyber Monday Robot Vacuum Deals
If you've ever thought of buy a robot vacuum now's your chance. 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 is equipped with smart mapping and app-based no go zones. Its running time of 180 minutes is impressive. It also self-empties and automatically refills its water tank.
1. Roomba j7+ from iRobot
The Roomba J7+, iRobot's most advanced robot to date is the Roomba J7+. Its biggest innovation is its camera-based obstacle-detection technology. It uses AI to detect objects such as charging cables and shoes. It's also the first robot to automatically send you a picture of any object it encounters so that you can tell it to stay clear of it in the future.
The Combo j7+ is also the most efficient mop robot we've ever tested, removing spills and dirt effortlessly without leaving any trace that was there. The iRobot application makes it simple to control. It can schedule cleanings and even create Keep Out Zones so that it doesn't clean in areas that you don't wish to. It's compatible with Alexa or Google Assistant so you can start it and stop it with a voice.
Its design is an improvement over the rest and features a sleek, top piece that looks more like a toy robotic than a loud, obnoxious one. And the Clean Base Automated Dirt Disposal System is self-emptying which is great to reduce the time spent cleaning.
In our tests the j7+ was quick to pick up and remove dust dirt, pet hair and other particles. The counter-rotating rubber brushes held the debris in place, rather than scattering it around the floor. It was able to capture small pieces of gravel, sand, and even a bit of grit. Most robots can't achieve this feat. And all this without getting tangled up in our pet's hair shedding.
While it's not quite as smart as the $1,217 iRobot Roomba s9+ Auto-Emptying Vacuum and can't clean stairs, the j7+ is still an excellent option for those who need mopping and a vacuum in their home. It's not expensive and the iRobot App makes it easy to use.
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 it is sometimes difficult to know whether they're working until you actually see them in action.
2. Roborock Q5+
If you're looking for a robotic vacuum cleaner that does more than simply clean your floors A hybrid is the best choice. This kind of robot usually includes a built-in water tank that allows them to mop and vacuum your home at the same time. They also have a number of extra features, including smart mapping, small obstacle avoidance and even the ability to dry and wash mopping pads. The disadvantage is that they can be expensive when purchased at full retail, but during Black Friday and Cyber Monday they often drop in price.
Roborock is the manufacturer of some of our favorite robotic vacuums, and the Q5+ does not disappoint. It's the cheapest model in their auto-empty line. While it may not come with some of the expensive features (like no-go zones or multi-story memories) but it's a great choice if you are willing to compromise to save a few bucks.
The Q5+ is notably gentle around obstacles such as wall legs and table legs, which makes it an excellent choice for homes with lots of furniture. It's also very thorough when it comes to getting rid of dust bunnies which is a place where many cheaper robot vacuums often be a bit sloppy. The technology used to navigate in the Q5+ is fantastic and has very few misses in corners and on walls.
Like other Roborock devices like the Q5+, the Q5+ can be controlled with a few buttons on the device itself or through the Roborock app. Through the app, you can start and stop cleaning or schedules, establish virtual barriers and no-go zones, and modify your home map, or re-label rooms.
If you opt for the Q5+ model, it comes with a brand new auto-empty dock that's specifically designed to make this robot simple to maintain. It requires a screwdriver install, but once in place, emptying the bin is simple. It also comes with an impressive LCD display, which is nice to have when you're creating schedules or changing settings. link isn't a necessary feature for the majority of people however it will help you keep the track of your robot's maintenance intervals with ease.
3. Narwal Freo X Ultra
The Freo X Ultra robot vacuum and mop is a smart well-rounded vacuum and mop. It's capable of vacuuming and mopping. Its design and features are some of the most advanced available - but it's also pricey.
Its base station looks good and is easily hidden when not in use, and the size is relatively compact. The station's main selling point is that it automates many tasks, chores and functions that other robots would leave to you. It stores clean and dirty water, it electrolyzes and heats the water (which many other robots require you to do) also emptying the dustbin after vacuuming, and helps keep your robot clean and charged.
Its vacuuming capabilities are impressive as well. It's the few robovacs I've tested that does an excellent job of cleaning up debris from plain floors, and is not as loud as the more expensive Roomba 980 or iRobot the 900 series.
But the Freo X Ultra has its faults, especially in terms of navigation. Its LiDAR sensors and laser sensors aren’t as reliable as other robovacs. This means it could get stuck or get confused in certain corners or rooms in the house. It can't navigate stairs as well as competitors, for instance and it doesn't have a dock that allows you to set up a dedicated cleaning zone for carpets that are soft.
The Freo X Ultra robot vacuum and mop is a great option for those looking for a robot vacuum that does everything.
But if you want to save some cash or simply don't care about the limitations of this robotic There are many other great choices available which include a variety of eufy models priced considerably less. The eufy Qrevo curv, for instance is less expensive and has more features, such as the ability to climb stairs and a full-function Dock, with an improved overall experience when vacuuming on plain floors carpets, low-pile carpets as well as high-pile carpets.
4. Eufy RoboVac G30
Eufy, a Anker company, has a track record of making robot vacuums that strike the right balance between performance, features and price. The G30 Hybrid offers a powerful cleaning on hard and carpeted flooring, and a mopping function for a low cost. It's easy to setup simply by snapping one of the side brushes on, switch on and plug in the charging dock. The app walks you through several steps to connect it to Wi-Fi and then the G30 is ready to go. You'll need to leave the dock near an outlet for power and enough space to allow it to move but.
The G30 is a tiny device that measures 2.85 inches in height, so it will fit under most couches and pieces of low-clearance furniture. The design is less flashy than some of the rival models, and features sleek black finish and three physical buttons such as Auto Cleaning start/pause, Recharge and Spot Cleaning (which scrubs a space in an arc for two minutes). It is also possible to 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 feature that sets the G30 above the rest is the way it cleans. It uses a built-in mapping to create an image of immovable objects it encounters, remembering what it's already cleaned and what it isn't able to access. When it needs to recharge, it returns to its base and resumes cleaning from where it left off.
The sleek G30 has a few issues. The iRobot Roomba is built better and has lower cost of operation. It charges faster, has a similar battery life, and performs better on unfinished flooring or carpet with a low pile. It comes with a larger dust bin, which does not require more emptying. It also has boundaries that prevent it from certain areas. The G30 is, however is more affordable and is much simpler to maintain. Its smaller canister means it doesn't have to be emptied as frequently, and it has less difficulty with bulky items such as cereal.