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Top Black Friday and Cyber Monday Robot Vacuum Deals
If you've always wanted to purchase a robot vacuum, now is the time. CNET's top models are on sale this Black Friday and Cyber Monday with savings of up to 57%.
The Roborock Q7 Max offers strong pressure and smart mapping, with apps-based no-go zones. 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 smartest robot to date, is the Roomba J7+. Its most significant advancement is an obstacle detection system that uses built-in AI to detect objects like charging cords, shoes and the dreaded pet waste the majority of other robots cannot avoid (and often slough through). It's the first robot to send you a picture of an object that it encounters, so you can tell that it is safe to avoid it.
The Combo J7+ is the most efficient robot vacuum cleaner mop we have ever tested. It picks up dirt and spills easily and leaves no trace of it was there. The iRobot application makes it simple to control. It can schedule cleanings and create Keep Out Zones to ensure it doesn't sweep in areas you don't want. And it's compatible with Alexa and Google Assistant, so you can start and stop it with your voice.
The design is also superior to the competition. It has a sleek, top piece that resembles toys rather than a loud and obnoxious robot. And the Clean Base Automated Dirt Disposal System self-empties and is ideal to speed up cleaning.
In our tests the j7+ performed quick to pick up and remove dust dirt, pet hair and even pet hair. The rubber brushes that counter-rotate kept the debris in place instead of scattering it on the floor. It even was able to capture sand and small gravel, which most other robots couldn't do. It did all without getting caught up in our pet's hair.
The j7+, while not as smart as the Roomba S9, which costs $1,217+ Self-Emptying Vacuum Robot from iRobot, and it can't clean the stairs, is an option for those who want both mopping and a vacuum. It's not costly and the iRobot App makes it simple to use.
While the iRobot Home app is very easy to use however, we've found it to be less reliable than other applications that use robotic cleaners. It can take a while to download updates and it can be difficult to know if they are functioning until you actually witness them in action.
2. Roborock Q5+
If you're looking to purchase an automated vacuum cleaner that can do more than simply clean floors, the best self cleaning robot vacuum option is probably a hybrid. This category of bots typically comes with a built-in tank for water, meaning they can both vacuum and mop your house simultaneously. These bots also have various additional features like smart mapping, small object avoidance, and the capability to wash and dry mopping pads. The negative is that they tend to be expensive when purchased at full retail, but on Black Friday and Cyber Monday they are often reduced in price.
Roborock is the manufacturer of several of our top robotic vacuums, and the Q5+ does not fail to impress. It's their most affordable auto-empty model, and while it's not equipped with some of the features you'll find on higher-end models (like no-go zones and multi-story memory) it's a great option if you're willing sacrifice a bit to save some hundred dollars.
The Q5+ is extremely soft when it comes to obstacles like table legs and walls. This makes it an ideal option for homes with lots of furniture. It's also extremely thorough in removing dust bunnies. This is an area that many robot vacuums that are less expensive aren't able to meet. The navigation technology in the Q5+ is fantastic and has very few missed corners and along walls.
The Q5+, just like other Roborock products can be controlled with a few buttons on the device or through the Roborock App. The app lets you start and stop cleanings and schedules, as well as create virtual barriers and no-go zones, and adjust your home map or re-label rooms.
If you opt for the Q5+ model, it includes a new auto-emptying dock, designed to make this robot easier to maintain. Installing it requires a screwdriver but once in place emptying the bin can be done easily. It also features an impressive LCD display, which is nice to have when setting up schedules or altering settings. This isn't a necessity for most people however it can help you keep the track of the maintenance intervals for your robot with ease.
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 vacuuming and mopping. Its design is one of the best in the industry, but it's expensive.
It's a small base station that looks beautiful and is able to be concealed when not in use. The primary selling point of the station is the fact that it automates a variety of tasks, functions and chores that other robots would 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 charged and clean.
Its vacuuming capabilities are impressive as well. It's one of the only robovacs that I've tested that does an excellent job of picking up debris on bare floors, and it's not as loud as the more expensive Roomba 980 or iRobot 900 series.
However, the Freo X Ultra has its faults, especially in terms of navigation. Its laser and LiDAR sensors aren't as reliable as other robovacs. This means it sometimes gets stuck or confused in certain areas or rooms of the house. It's not able climb stairs as well as competitors, for instance and it doesn't have an dock that allows the user to set up an exclusive cleaning zone for carpets that are soft.
The Freo X Ultra robot vacuum and mop is a great choice for those who need a highest rated robot vacuum vacuum that does everything.
If you're looking to cut costs or aren't concerned about the limitations of the robot, there are alternatives available. Many of the eufy models cost substantially less. The Eufy Qrevo curv, for example is a bit more expensive and has more features, including the ability to climb stairs and a full-function Dock, which provides the ability to provide a more thorough vacuuming experience on bare floors carpets with low pile and even high-pile carpets.
4. eufy RoboVac g30
eufy, an Anker company is a long-standing leader of producing 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 connect one of the side brushes and turn it on, then plug in your 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 electrical outlet and ample space for it to move around but.
The G30 is a tiny device that measures 2.85 inches in height, which means it is able to fit under most couches and low-clearance pieces furniture. The design is less flashy than some of the rival models, sporting sleek black finish and three physical buttons such as Auto Cleaning start/pause, Recharge and Spot Cleaning (which scrubs a space in a spiral pattern for two minutes). You can also link the G30 to Amazon Alexa or Google Home to conduct cleaning without a schedule using voice commands.
The main aspect that distinguishes the G30 apart from its competitors is the way it cleans. It uses a built-in mapping to create an image of immovable objects in its path while retaining what it's cleaned and what it isn't able to access. When it's time to recharge, it returns to its base and resumes cleaning where it left off.
The sleek G30 has a few flaws. The iRobot Roomba 675 is much better constructed, has lower recurring expenses, charges faster and has a similar battery life. It also offers better performance on bare floors and low-pile carpet. It has a bigger dust bin that does not require as much emptying. It also comes with boundaries that prevent it from certain areas. The G30 is cheaper and easier to maintain. Its smaller container means it doesn't have to be emptied as frequently and has less trouble with bulky materials such as cereal.