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Top Black Friday and Cyber Monday Robot Vacuum Deals

If you've ever wanted to get a robot vacuum, now is the time. CNET's best robot hoover vacuum for the money (Demilked blog article)-rated models will be available during Black Friday and Cyber Monday with discounts 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 impressive. It also automatically replenishes and self-empties its water tank.

1. Roomba j7+ iRobot from iRobot.

The Roomba J7+, IRobot's most intelligent robot to date, is the Roomba j7+. The most significant innovation is its camera-based obstacle-detection system. This uses AI to identify objects such as charging cables and shoes. It's also the first to automatically send you a picture of an object it encounters to let you know to stay clear of it in the future.

The Combo j7+ is also the best robot to mop we've ever tested, picking up spills and dirt effortlessly while leaving no trace it was there. It's easy to control using the iRobot Home app, which allows you to schedule cleaning and create Keep Out Zones to make sure it doesn't vacuum areas you don't want it to. It's also compatible with Alexa and Google Assistant, so you can control it from start to stop by speaking to it.

The design is also better than the other models. It features a sleek, top piece that resembles an toy, not the loud and annoying robot. The Clean Base automatic hoover robot Dirt Disposal System automatically empty, which is great to speed up cleaning.

In our tests, we observed that the j7+ swiftly removed dust, dirt, and hair from pets. The counter-rotating rubber brushes held the debris in place, instead of scattering it across the floor. It even was able to capture sand and small gravel that other robots aren't able to do. It did all this without getting caught in our pet's hair shedding.

The j7+, while not as sophisticated as the Roomba S9, which costs $1,217+ Self-Emptying Vacuum from iRobot, and isn't able to clean the stairs, is still an excellent choice for those who need both a automatic vacuum and a mop. It's not too expensive, and the iRobot app makes it very user-friendly to use.

Although the iRobot Home app is very user-friendly, we've found it to be less reliable than other apps that use robotic cleaners. It can take a while to download updates and it is sometimes difficult to determine whether they're working until you see them in action.

2. Roborock Q5+

If you're looking for a vacuum that does more than simply clean floors, the most effective option is likely to be a hybrid. This category of bots typically has a built-in water tank that allows them to automated vacuum and mop your home at the same time. These bots also come with many additional features, including smart mapping, small object avoidance, and the ability to wash and re-dry mopping pads. They're costly at full retail but often come down in price on Black Friday or Cyber Monday.

Roborock produces several of our top robot vacuum robotic vacuums and the Q5+ doesn't disappoint. It's the cheapest model in their auto-empty line. Although it might not include some of the expensive features (like no-go zones and multi-story memories) but it's a great choice for those who are willing to compromise to save a few dollars.

The Q5+ is noticeably gentle around obstacles like wall legs and table legs, which makes it a good choice for homes with lots of furniture. It's also very thorough in getting rid of dust bunnies which is a place which many robot vacuums often be a bit sloppy. The technology for navigation in the Q5+ is excellent as well, with only a few missing in corners and on walls.

Like other Roborock devices like the Q5+, the Q5+ can be controlled by a handful of buttons on the device itself or through the Roborock app. Through the app, you can begin and stop cleanings, set schedules, create virtual barriers and no-go zones, and modify your home map or change the labels of rooms.

If you select the Q5+ model, it comes with a brand new auto-emptying dock, 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, which is useful for setting up schedules or adjusting settings. This isn't an essential feature for the majority of people, but it's one that will help you keep the track of your robot's maintenance intervals effortlessly.

3. Narwal Freo X Ultra

The Freo X Ultra robot vacuum and mop is a smart, well-rounded mop and vacuum. It's capable of both mopping and vacuuming. Its design is one of the top in the market however, it's costly.

Its base station looks good and hides it when not in use, and its size is quite compact. The station's most appealing feature is the way it automatizes many tasks and functions that most other robots leave up to you. It can store clean and dirty water, it electrolyzes and heats the water (which most other robovacs require you to do), empties the dustbin after vacuuming, and ensures that your robot clean and charged.

And its vacuuming is impressive as well. It's the only robovac that I've tested that does an excellent job of removing debris from bare floors. And it's not as loud as the expensive Roomba 900 series or iRobot 980.

The Freo X Ultra is not free of faults, especially in the area of navigation. Its LiDAR and laser sensors aren't as reliable as other robovacs, meaning it can get stuck or confused in certain areas or rooms of the home. It also can't climb stairs as well as other models and doesn't come with a dock to create a cleaning area for carpets that are soft.

The Freo X Ultra robot vacuum and mop is a great choice for those who want a robot vacuum that does it all.

If you're looking to save money or simply don't care about the limitations of this robot There are many other great choices available which include a variety of eufy models for significantly less. The eufy Qrevo Curv, for example is less expensive and offers a similar in-app experience with additional features such as stair climbing, a full-function dock, and a better overall vacuuming performance on bare floors as well as high and low-pile carpets.

4. eufy RoboVac G30

eufy, an 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 power for hard and carpet flooring, and mopping capabilities at an affordable price. It's easy to set up, simply attach one of the side brush and then turn it on. Then connect the charging dock. The app will guide you through the steps to connect your G30 to your Wi-Fi. You'll need to place the dock close to an outlet for power and ample space for it to move, however.

The G30 is a small device that measures 2.85 inches in height, which means it can be placed under most couches and low-clearance pieces furniture. Its design is more subtle in comparison to other models. It is sleek with a black finish and three physical buttons for Auto Cleaning start/pause (which scrubs the area in a spiral pattern 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 differentiates it from its competitors. It makes use of a built-in map to create an image of the immovable objects in its path, remembering what it's already cleaned and what it isn't able to access. It automatically returns to the base to recharge and then continues cleaning the area it left.

The eufy G30 isn't without faults, though. The iRobot Roomba 675 is much better built, incurs lower recurring expenses, charges more quickly and has the same battery life, while providing better performance on bare floors and carpets with a low pile. It also comes with a larger dust bin that doesn't need to be empty as often and comes with an array of boundaries to ensure it isn't in certain areas. The G30 is less expensive and easier to maintain. Its smaller canister means it doesn't need to be emptied as frequently and it's less difficulty handling bulky products such as cereal.