20 Fun Facts About Robot Vacuum Deals
Top Black Friday and Cyber Monday Robot Vacuum Deals
Now is your chance to own a robot vacuum. CNET's best-rated models will be available during Black Friday and Cyber Monday with discounts as high as 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. Roomba j7+ iRobot from iRobot.
The Roomba j7+ is iRobot's most intelligent robot vacuum cleaner black friday vacuum to date. 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 that the majority of other robots cannot avoid (and often plough right through). It's the first robot to provide you with images of objects that it encounters, so you can instruct the robot to stay clear of it.
The Combo J7+ is the best smart vacuum robot to mop we've ever tested, removing spills and dirt effortlessly while leaving no trace it was there. The iRobot app makes it easy to control. You can schedule cleanings, and also create Keep Out Zones to ensure that it doesn't vacuum in areas you don’t want. And it's compatible with Alexa and Google Assistant, so you can control it from start to stop using your voice.
The design is also more appealing than the other models. It has a sleek, high-end piece that looks like a toy rather than an obnoxious and loud robot. The Clean Base automatic hoover Robot Dirt Disposal System is self-emptying, which is great to speed up cleaning.
In our tests, we observed that the j7+ swiftly removed dust, dirt, and pet hair. The counter-rotating rubber brushes kept the debris in its place instead of scattering it across the floor. It was able to collect small gravel, sand and even a little grit. The majority of robots cannot achieve this feat. It did all without getting caught up in our pet's 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 still an option for those who want both a vacuum and a mop. It's not expensive, and the IRobot app makes it user-friendly to use.
The iRobot Home App is easy to use but we found it less reliable than other robotic cleaner apps. It can take some time to download updates and it is sometimes difficult to know whether they're functioning until you actually witness them in action.
2. Roborock Q5+
If you are looking for a robot vacuum cleaner that does more than simply clean your floors then a hybrid is the best automatic vacuum cleaner option. This type of robot typically includes a built-in water tank which means they can vacuum and mop your home at the same time. They also have a range of extra features, including smart mapping, small obstacles avoidance, and even the capability to wash and dry mopping pads. They are expensive at retail, but they often are reduced on Black Friday or Cyber Monday.
Roborock makes several of our top robotic vacuums, and the Q5+ doesn't disappoint. This is the cheapest model of their auto-empty line. Although it doesn't come with some of the expensive features (like no-go areas and multi-story memories) but it's an excellent option for those who are willing to make a few compromises to save a few dollars.
The Q5+ is noticeable soft around obstacles like table legs and walls, which makes it a great option for homes with a lot of furniture. It's also very thorough in cleaning up dust bunnies. This is an area that many cheaper robot vacuums do not excel in. The Q5+'s navigation is top-quality, with a few misses along walls and in corners.
Like other Roborock devices as well, the Q5+ can be controlled by a few buttons on the device itself or via the Roborock app. The app lets you start and stop cleanings, set schedules, create virtual barriers and no-go zones, and modify your home map, or re-label rooms.
If you choose to purchase the Q5+ model, it ships with a new auto-empty dock specifically designed to make this robot easy to maintain. It requires a screwdriver install, but once it's in place the process of emptying the bin is simple. It also has a large LCD display which is great to have when setting up schedules or adjusting settings. This feature isn't required for the majority of people, however it can help you easily keep the robot's maintenance schedules.
3. Narwal Freo X Ultra
The Freo X Ultra robot vacuum and mop is a clever well-rounded mop and vacuum. It's capable of vacuuming and mopping. Its design is one of the top in the market however, it's costly.
The base station is attractive and is hidden when it's 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 stores clean and dirty water, electrolyzes and heats the water (which many other robots require you to do) and empty the dust bin after vacuuming, and ensures that your robot charged and clean.
Its vacuuming capabilities are also impressive. It's the only robot vacuum I've tested that does a good job picking up the dust from floors with no. It's also not as loud as the more expensive Roomba 900 series or iRobot 980.
However, the Freo X Ultra has its flaws, particularly in terms of navigation. Its laser sensors and LiDAR sensors aren't as reliable as other robotvacs. This means it can get stuck or confused in certain corners or rooms in the home. It's also unable to climb stairs as well as other models and doesn't come with a dock that can create a cleaning zone for carpets with plush padding.
Although it doesn't have as much in the way of cleaning-related options in its app or as many shortcuts in the app as some other robovacs, the Freo X Ultra is still a top choice for those looking for an all-around great mop and robot vacuum that's worth the price tag.
If you're looking for a way to save money or don't mind the limitations of the robot, there are many other options on the market. A lot of eufy models are substantially less. The Eufy Qrevo Curv, for instance, is cheaper and offers a similar in-app experience with more features like stair climbing, a full-function dock, and superior overall vacuuming performance on bare floors as well as high and low-pile carpets.
4. eufy RoboVac g30
Eufy is an Anker company that has a history of producing robot vacuums that have the right combination of features, performance and price. The G30 Hybrid is no different and offers a powerful cleaning on hard floors and mopping functions as well as carpets at a reasonable price. It's easy to setup, just snap 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. It is recommended to keep the dock near an outlet for power and enough space to allow it to move, however.
The G30 is small, 2.85 inches tall to be exact, which means it can be placed under couches and other furniture with a low clearance. Its design is a little more modest than other models, sporting sleek black finish and three buttons that are physical that control Auto Cleaning, which can be paused or started. Recharge, and Spot Cleaning (which scrubs an area in a spiral pattern for two minutes). You can also connect the G30 with Amazon Alexa or Google Home to use voice commands to do routine cleaning tasks that are not scheduled.
The way that the G30 cleans is what separates it from its rivals. It makes use of an integrated map to create an image of the immovable items 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 much better built, incurs lower recurring costs, is charged faster and has a similar battery life, while providing superior performance on floors that are unfinished and carpets with a low pile. It also has a larger dust bin that doesn't have to be emptied as frequently and comes with a set of boundaries to restrict it from certain areas. The G30 is, on the other hand is more affordable and is much simpler to maintain. Its smaller dust canister does not require emptying as often and it has less trouble with bulky materials like cereal.