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Top Black Friday and Cyber Monday Robot Vacuum Deals

This is your time to own a robot vacuum. CNET's best-rated models will be available during Black Friday and Cyber Monday, with discounts up to 57%.

The Roborock Q7 Max is a powerful robot that is equipped with smart mapping and app-based no go zones. Its 180-minute running time is impressive. It also automatically refills and self-empties its water tank.

1. iRobot Roomba j7+

The Roomba j7+, iRobot’s most intelligent robot to date, is the Roomba j7+. Its greatest advancement is an obstacle detection system that makes use of built-in AI to detect objects like charging cords, shoes, and the pet waste that the majority of other robots cannot avoid (and often slough through). It's also the first to automatically send you a picture of any object it encounters so you can tell it to stay clear of it in the future.

The Combo J7+ is the best buy robot vacuum cleaner to mop we've ever tested, picking up spills and dirt effortlessly while leaving no trace it was there. The iRobot application makes it simple to control. It can schedule cleanings and even create Keep Out Zones to ensure it doesn't sweep in areas that you don't want. It's compatible with Alexa or Google Assistant so you can start and stop it using voice.

Its design is also a step above the competition, with a sleek top piece that appears more like a toy robotic than a loud, obnoxious one. Clean Base's automatic floor vacuum Dirt removal System is also self-emptying which will reduce your cleaning time.

In our tests, we discovered that the j7+ swiftly removed dust, dirt, and hair from pets. The counter-rotating rubber brush roll kept the debris in one spot instead of scattering it all over the floor. It even was able to capture sand and small gravel that other robots aren't able to do. And all of this without getting caught in our pet's hair shedding.

The j7+, although not as smart as the Roomba S9, which costs $1,217+ self cleaning vacuum cleaner-Emptying Vacuum from iRobot and isn't able to clean the stairs, is still a good option for those who require both mopping and a vacuum. It's not too expensive, and the IRobot app makes it user-friendly to use.

While the iRobot Home app is very easy to use however, we've found it to be less reliable than other apps that work with robotic cleaners. It can take some time to download updates and it is sometimes difficult to determine if they are working until you see them in action.

2. Roborock Q5+

If you're looking to purchase an automated vacuum cleaner that can do more than just clean floors, your best choice is probably one that is a hybrid. These robots come with a tank of water so they can vacuum and mop simultaneously. They also have a range of additional features, such as smart mapping, small obstacle avoidance, and the ability to wash and dry mopping pads. They are expensive at retail, but usually are reduced on Black Friday or Cyber Monday.

Roborock makes some of our favorite robotic vacuums, and the Q5+ does not perform to the standards. It's their cheapest auto-empty model, and while it lacks some of the features found on higher-end models (like no-go zones and multi-story memory) it's a great choice if you're willing to sacrifice a bit to save some hundred dollars.

The Q5+ is extremely soft when it comes to obstacles such as walls and table legs. This makes it a great option for homes with many furniture pieces. It is also very thorough in cleaning up dust bunnies. This is a area where many cheaper robot vacuums do not excel in. The Q5+'s navigation system is also excellent, with few misses along walls and in corners.

The Q5+, as with 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 cleanings. You can also set schedules, create virtual barriers and no-go zones, adjust your home map, or change the room's label.

If you select the Q5+ it comes with a new auto emptying dock that is designed to make the self-cleaning robot vacuums easier to maintain. It requires a screwdriver for install, but once it's in place, emptying the bin is easy. It also has a large LCD display which is great to have when you're creating schedules or changing settings. This isn't a necessary feature for the majority of people but it can assist you in keeping the track of the intervals between maintenance for your robot easily.

3. Narwal Freo X Ultra

The Freo X Ultra robot vacuum and mop is a sophisticated, well-rounded mop and vacuum. It's capable of vacuuming and mopping. Its design is among the most innovative in the market however it's quite expensive.

The base station looks nice and hides it when not in use, and its size is quite compact. The station's main selling point is that it can automate many tasks, chores and functions that other robots leave to you. It can store clean and dirty water, electrolyzes and heats the water (which most other robovacs require you to do), empties the dustbin after vacuuming, and keeps your robot clean and charged.

Its vacuuming performance is also impressive. It's the only robot vacuum I've tried that does an excellent job of removing the dust from floors with no. And it's not as loud as the more expensive Roomba 900 series or iRobot 980.

The Freo X Ultra is not without faults, particularly when it comes to navigation. Its LiDAR sensors and laser sensors aren't as reliable as other robovacs. This means it can get stuck or confused in certain corners or rooms in the house. It also can't climb stairs like other models and doesn't come with a docking station to create a cleaning area for plush carpets.

Although it doesn't provide as many in terms of cleaning configuration options in its app or as many shortcuts within the app as some other robovacs, the Freo X Ultra is still an excellent choice for those seeking a great all-round robot vacuum and mop that's worth the premium price tag.

But if you want to save some cash or simply don't care about the limitations of this robot there are many alternatives on the market which include a variety of eufy models for considerably less. The eufy Qrevo curv, for instance is less expensive and has more features, including stair climbing and a full-function Dock, with a better overall vacuuming experience on plain floors carpets with low pile as well as high-pile carpets.

4. Eufy RoboVac G30

Eufy, an Anker company is a long-standing leader of making robot vacuums that strike a good balance between performance, features and price. The G30 Hybrid offers a powerful cleaning power for hard and carpeted floors, as well as mopping functions for a low cost. It's simple to set up, just snap one of the side brushes on, turn on and plug in the charging dock. The app takes you through the steps needed to connect it to Wi-Fi. After that, the G30 is ready to go. The dock should be located near an outlet and have plenty of room to move.

The G30 is a tiny device, measuring 2.85 inches in height, meaning it will fit under most couches and low-clearance pieces of furniture. Its design is less ostentatious than some rival models, with sleek black finish and three buttons that are physical: Auto Cleaning start/pause, Recharge and Spot Cleaning (which cleans the area in spiral patterns for 2 minutes). You can also connect the G30 to Amazon Alexa or Google Home for voice commands to perform unscheduled cleaning.

The primary characteristic that sets the G30 apart from most competitors is the way it cleans. It uses an integrated map to draw a picture of the immovable items that are in its path. It remembers the things it has cleaned and the areas it was unable to access. It then returns to the base to recharge, and then begins cleaning the area it left.

The sleek G30 has a few flaws. The iRobot Roomba 675 is more built, incurs lower recurring expenses, charges faster and offers similar battery life, while providing superior performance on floors that are unfinished and carpets with a low pile. It has a bigger dust bin, which does not require more emptying. It also has boundary strips that keep it from certain areas. The G30, on the other hand is more affordable and a lot easier to maintain. Its smaller container means it doesn't have to be emptied as frequently and it's less difficulty handling bulky products such as cereal.