Top Black Friday and Cyber Monday Robot Vacuum Deals
Now is your chance 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 is a powerful robot that has smart mapping and app-based no-go zones. Its running time of 180 minutes is impressive. It also automatically refills and self-empties its water tank.
1. Roomba j7+ iRobot from iRobot.
The Roomba J7+, iRobot's smartest robot to date, is the Roomba j7+. Its greatest innovation is a camera-based obstacle detection system that uses built-in AI to detect objects like charging cords, shoes, and the dreaded pet waste that the majority of other robots cannot avoid (and often go through). It's the first robot to provide you with pictures of the objects that it encounters, meaning you can instruct that it is safe to avoid it.
The Combo J7+ is the best robot mop that we have ever tested. It removes dirt and spills effortlessly and leaves no trace of it was there. It's easy to control through the iRobot Home app, which allows you to schedule cleaning times and set up Keep Out Zones so that it doesn't clean areas you do not want it to. And it's compatible with Alexa and Google Assistant, so you can turn it on and off using your voice.
The design is also more appealing than the competition. It features a sleek, top piece that resembles toys rather than an obnoxious and loud robot. Clean Base Automatic Dirt disposal It also self-empties which will cut down your cleaning time.
In our tests, the j7+ was quick to remove dust dirt, pet hair and other particles. The counter-rotating rubber brushes held the debris in place instead of scattering it on the floor. It even was able to capture sand and small gravel which other robots couldn't do. It did all this without getting caught in our pet's hair.
While it's not quite as efficient as the $1,217 Roomba s9+ Self-Emptying Robot Vacuum, which isn't able to clean stairs, the j7+ is still an excellent choice for those who need both mopping and a vacuum in their home. It's not too expensive and the iRobot App makes it easy to use.
The iRobot Home App is easy to use but we found it less reliable as other robotic cleaner apps. It can take a long time to download updates, and often it's difficult to tell whether the update actually functioning until you've seen it in the 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 option. These machines are equipped with a tank of water so they can vacuum and mop at the same time. They also come with a variety of extra features, including smart mapping, small obstacles avoidance, and the ability to dry and wash mopping pads. The negative is that they tend to be expensive when purchased at full retail price, but on Black Friday and Cyber Monday they often drop in price.
Roborock is the manufacturer of several of our top robotic vacuums and the Q5+ does not perform to the standards. This is their least expensive auto-empty model. While it's not equipped with certain features that are found on more expensive models (like no-go zones and multi-story memory) it's a great choice if you're willing to sacrifice a little to save hundreds of dollars.
The Q5+ is notably soft around obstacles like tables and walls and walls, which makes it a good choice for homes with lots of furniture. It's also very thorough in cleaning dust bunnies. This is an area that most robot vacuums of lower quality fall short. The Q5+'s navigation system is top-quality, with a few misses along walls or in corners.
Like other Roborock devices like the Q5+, the Q5+ can be controlled using a handful of buttons on the device or via the Roborock app. With the app you can start and stop cleanings or schedules, establish virtual barriers and no-go zones and alter your home map or change the labeling of rooms.
If you choose to purchase the Q5+, it ships with a new auto-empty dock, which was specifically designed to make the machine easy to maintain. Installing it requires a screwdriver, but once it's installed it can be done easily. It also features a large LCD display, which is nice to have when you're setting up schedules or adjusting settings. This feature isn't necessary for everyone, but it can help you to keep the robot's maintenance schedules.
3. Narwal Freo X Ultra
The Freo X Ultra is a well-rounded robot mop and vacuum that's incredibly intelligent in its vacuuming and mopping capabilities. Its design is among the top in the market however it's quite expensive.
It's a small base station that looks great and is able to be concealed when not in use. But robot vacuum cleaner on sale selling point is how it automates numerous tasks and functions that other robots leave to you. It stores clean and dirty water, it electrolyzes and heats the water (which most other robovacs require you to do) and empty the dust bin after vacuuming, and ensures that your robot clean and charged.
Its vacuuming capabilities are impressive as well. It's the few robovacs I've tested that does a really good job of picking up debris on plain floors, and is not nearly as loud as the more expensive Roomba 980 or iRobot the 900 series.
But the Freo X Ultra has its shortcomings, particularly 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. robot vacuum cleaner on sale 's also not able to climb stairs like other models and isn't equipped with a dock that can create a clean zone for carpets with plush padding.
Although it doesn't provide as many in terms of cleaning configuration options in its app or as many shortcuts within the app as other robovacs, the Freo X Ultra is still an excellent choice for anyone seeking a great all-round robot vacuum and mop that's worth the premium price price.
If you're looking to cut costs or aren't averse to the limitations of the robot, there are alternatives available. Many eufy models cost considerably less. The eufy Qrevo Curv, for example, is cheaper and offers an identical experience on the app with more features, including stair climbing, a full-function dock, and a better overall vacuuming performance on bare floors and low and high-pile carpets.
4. eufy RoboVac G30
eufy, an Anker company has a proven track record of producing 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 carpets and mopping function too at an affordable price point. It's easy to set up by snapping one of the side brushes on, turn it on and plug in the charging dock. The app will guide you through the steps required to connect your G30 to your Wi-Fi. You'll need to leave the dock close to an outlet for power and ample space for it to move, however.
The G30 is a compact device, measuring 2.85 inches in height, which means it is able to be tucked away under couches and pieces of low-clearance furniture. Its design isn't as ostentatious in comparison to other models. It has a sleek black finish with three physical buttons for Auto Cleaning start/pause (which scrubs the area in a spiral fashion over two minutes) Recharge and Spot Cleaner. You can also connect the G30 to Amazon Alexa or Google Home to do unscheduled cleaning with voice commands.
The way in which the G30 cleans is what separates it from its rivals. It makes use of a built-in map to create an image of non-movable objects that are in its path, remembering what it's already cleaned and the areas it's not able to access. It then returns to the base to recharge and continues cleaning where it left off.
The sleek G30 isn't without its faults however. The iRobot Roomba 675 is more built, incurs lower recurring costs, is charged faster and offers similar battery life, while providing better performance on bare floors and carpets with low pile. It has a larger dust bin, which does not require as much emptying. It also comes with boundary strips that keep it from certain areas. The G30 is less expensive and easier to maintain. Its smaller dust container doesn't need emptying as often and is less prone to suffocating heavy materials such as cereal.