Three Greatest Moments In Robot Vacuum Deals History

Top Black Friday and Cyber Monday robot vacuum cleaner Vacuum Deals

If you've always wanted to purchase a robot vacuum, now's your chance. CNET's top-rated models will be available for Black Friday and Cyber Monday, with discounts up to 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 automatically replenishes and self-empties its water tank.

1. iRobot Roomba j7+

The Roomba J7+, iRobot's smartest robot to date, is the Roomba j7+. Its biggest breakthrough is its camera-based obstacle detection system that utilizes built-in AI to detect objects such as charging cords, shoes and the dreaded pet waste many other robots are unable to avoid (and often slough through). It's also the first robot to automatically send you a photo of the object it comes across so you can tell it to stay clear of it in the future.

The Combo J7+ is the best robot mop we have ever tested. It picks up dirt and spills quickly, leaving no trace that it was there. The iRobot app makes it easy to control. You can schedule cleanings and create Keep Out Zones so that it doesn't vacuum in areas you don’t wish to. It's also compatible with Alexa and Google Assistant, so you can turn it on and off by speaking to it.

The design is also superior to the other models. It features a sleek, top piece that resembles an toy, not an obnoxious and loud robot. And the Clean Base Automatic Dirt Disposal System is self-emptying, which is great for reducing your cleanup time.

In our tests, we observed that the j7+ swiftly removed dust, dirt, and pet hair. The counter-rotating rubber brushes kept the debris in one location rather than sending it scattering all over the floor. It even managed to take small gravel and sand which other robots couldn't do. And it did all of this without getting tangled up in our pet's shedding hair.

The j7+, although not as intelligent as the Roomba S9 for $1,217+ Self-Emptying Vacuum from iRobot and cannot clean the stairs, is an option for those who require both mopping and a vacuum. It's not costly and the iRobot App makes it easy to use.

While the iRobot Home app is very easy to use, we've found it to be less reliable than other applications that use robotic vacuum cleaner sale cleaners. It can take a while to download updates and it can be difficult to know whether they're working until you actually see them in action.

2. Roborock Q5+

If you're looking for an automated vacuum cleaner that can do more than just clean floors, the best option is probably hybrid. This category of bots typically comes with a built-in tank for water that allows them to vacuum and mop your house at the same time. These bots also have various additional features like smart mapping and small object avoidance and the ability to wash and re-dry mopping pads. They're expensive at retail, but they often come down in price on Black Friday or Cyber Monday.

Roborock has some of our favorite robot vacuums, and the Q5+ isn't an exception. It's their cheapest auto-empty model, and although it's not equipped with some of the premium features found on higher-end models (like no-go zones and multi-story memory) it's still a great option if you're willing to sacrifice a bit to save hundreds of dollars.

The Q5+ is notably soft around obstacles like table legs and walls and walls, which makes it a good option for homes with a lot of furniture. It's also extremely thorough when it comes to cleaning up dust bunnies, which is an area where many cheaper robot vacuums often be a bit sloppy. The technology for navigation in the Q5+ is fantastic as well, with only a few misses in corners and along walls.

The Q5+, just like other Roborock products, can be controlled by a few buttons on the device or via the Roborock App. The app allows you to start and stop cleaning. You can also set schedules, create virtual barrier and no-go areas or adjust your home map, or re-label rooms.

If you choose the Q5+ model, it comes with a new auto-emptying dock, designed to make this robot easier to maintain. Installing it requires a screwdriver however, once it's in place it is done with relative ease. It also has an impressive LCD display which is great to have when setting up schedules or adjusting settings. This feature isn't required for everyone, but it can help easily keep track of the robot's maintenance schedules.

3. Narwal Freo X Ultra

The Freo X Ultra is a well-rounded robot robotic vacuum cleaners and mop that's impressively clever in its vacuuming and mopping capabilities. Its design is one of the top in the market, but it's expensive.

Its base station looks good and is hidden when it's not in use, and its dimensions are quite small. But the station's main selling factor is its ability to automate numerous tasks and functions that most other robots leave to you. It can store dirty and clean water and electrolyze and heat the water. Most other robovacs will require you to do this.

Its vacuuming capabilities are also impressive. It's one of the few robovacs I've tested that do an excellent job of cleaning up debris from bare floors, and it's not nearly as loud as the more expensive Roomba 980 or iRobot 900 series.

But the Freo X Ultra has its shortcomings, particularly when it comes to navigation. The laser and LiDAR sensors aren't as reliable as some other robovacs. This means it sometimes gets stuck or confused in certain areas or rooms of the house. It can't climb stairs as well as competitors, either, and it doesn't have an dock that allows the user to set up an exclusive cleaning zone for plush carpets.

The Freo X Ultra robot automated vacuum cleaner and mop is a great choice for those who want a vacuum robot vacuum cleaner quiet that can do it all.

But if you want to save some money, or just don't care about the limitations of this machine, there are plenty of alternatives on the market, including a lot of eufy models for considerably less. The Eufy Qrevo Curv, for example is less expensive and offers the same experience in the app, but with more features, including stairs, a fully-function dock, and superior overall performance when vacuuming floors as well as high and low-pile carpets.

4. Eufy RoboVac G30

eufy is an Anker company with a long history of creating robot vacuums with the right combination of performance, features, and price. The G30 Hybrid offers a powerful cleaning on carpets and hard flooring, and a mopping function at a reasonable price. It's easy to set up, simply snap on one of the side brushes and turn it on, then connect the charging dock. The app will guide you through the steps needed to connect your G30 to your Wi-Fi. You'll need to leave the dock near an outlet for power and plenty of room for it to move around however.

The G30 is a small device that measures 2.85 inches in height, so it can fit under most couches and low-clearance pieces furniture. Its 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 cleans the area in spiral patterns for 2 minutes). It is also possible to connect the G30 with Amazon Alexa or Google Home to use voice commands to do unscheduled cleaning.

The way that the G30 cleans is what sets it apart from its rivals. It makes use of a built-in map to create an image of the non-movable objects that are in its path and then keeps track of what it has already cleaned and what it isn't able to access. It will return to the base to recharge and then continues cleaning where it left off.

The sleek G30 isn't without faults however. The iRobot Roomba 675 is better constructed, has lower recurring costs, charges faster and offers similar battery life. It also offers better performance on floors with no carpet and low-pile carpet. It also comes with a larger dust bin that doesn't have to be emptied as often and comes with a set of boundaries that restrict it from certain areas. The G30 is more affordable and simpler to maintain. Its smaller dust container doesn't require as frequent emptying and it has less trouble with heavy materials such as cereal.