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If you've ever wanted to buy a robot remote vacuum cleaner now is the time to get one. CNET's top models are on sale this Black Friday and Cyber Monday, with savings of up to 57%.
The Roborock Q7 Max is a powerful robot that has 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. Roomba j7+ from iRobot
The Roomba j7+, iRobot’s most advanced robot to date is the Roomba J7+. Its most significant innovation is a camera-based obstacle detection system that utilizes built-in AI to detect objects like charging cords, shoes and the dreaded pet waste that most expensive Robot vacuum other robots can't avoid (and often go through). It's the first robot to send you a picture of an object that it encounters, so that you can instruct the robot to avoid it.
The Combo J7+ is the most efficient robot mop we have ever tested. It cleans up dirt and spills easily and leaves no trace of it was there. It's easy to remote control vacuum cleaner through the iRobot Home app, which allows you to schedule cleaning and create Keep Out Zones to ensure it doesn't sweep areas you do not want it to. And it's compatible with Alexa and Google Assistant, so you can control it from start to stop by speaking to it.
Its design is also superior to the rest and features a sleek, top piece that appears more like a toy robotic rather than a loud, loud one. The Clean Base Automatic Dirt Disposal System automatically empty, which is great to reduce the time spent cleaning.
In our tests the j7+ performed quick to remove dust dirt, pet hair and other particles. The rubber brushes that counter-rotate kept the debris in place rather than scattering it around the floor. It even managed to catch small gravel and sand that other robots aren't able to do. It did without getting caught up in our pet's hair.
Although it's not as smart as the Roomba s9+ Self-Emptying Robot Vacuum and can't clean stairs The J7+ is a solid option for those who need both mopping and a vacuum in their home. It's not costly and the iRobot App makes it simple to use.
The iRobot Home App is easy to use but we found it less reliable than other robotic cleaner apps. It can take a while to download updates, and sometimes it's difficult to know if the update is actually working until you've seen it in action.
2. Roborock Q5+
If you're looking for a robotic vacuum cleaner that can do more than just clean your floors then a hybrid is the best affordable robot vacuum option. This kind of robot usually includes a built-in water tank which means they can mop and vacuum your home simultaneously. These bots also come with a variety of extra features like smart mapping and small object avoidance and the ability to wash and re-dry mopping pads. The disadvantage is that they can be expensive at retail, but during Black Friday and Cyber Monday they often drop in price.
Roborock has some of our favorite robot vacuums, and the Q5+ isn't an exception. It's their most affordable auto-empty model. While it doesn't have certain features found on higher-end models (like no-go zones and multi-story memory) it's a great option if you're willing compromise a bit in order to save hundreds of dollars.
The Q5+ is noticeably gentle around obstacles like table legs and walls which makes it a great choice for homes with lots of furniture. It's also very thorough in cleaning up dust bunnies. This is a place where most robot vacuums of lower quality aren't able to meet. The Q5+'s navigation system is also top-quality, with a few misses along walls or in corners.
The Q5+, as with other Roborock products can be controlled with only a few buttons on your device, or via the Roborock App. The app lets you start and stop cleanings and schedules, as well as create virtual barriers and no-go zones and alter your home map, or re-label rooms.
If you choose to purchase the Q5+ model, it comes with a new auto-empty dock specifically designed to make this robot easy to maintain. Installing it requires a screwdriver, but once it's installed emptying the bin is done easily. It has a large LCD screen which is helpful for setting up schedules or altering settings. This feature isn't required for most people however it can help you to keep track of the robot's maintenance schedules.
3. Narwal Freo X Ultra
The Freo X Ultra is a well-rounded robot vacuum cleaner quiet vacuum and mop that's impressively clever in its mopping and vacuuming capabilities. Its design is one of the best in the industry, but it's expensive.
The base station looks nice and is easily hidden when not in use, and the size is quite compact. But the station's biggest selling factor is its ability to automate many tasks and functions that other robots will leave to you. It stores clean and dirty water, it electrolyzes and heats the water (which the majority of other robots require you to do) and empty the dust bin after vacuuming, and ensures that your robot charged and clean.
Its vacuuming performance is also impressive. It's one of the few robot vacuums I've tested that does an excellent job of picking up debris on plain floors, and is not nearly as loud as the more expensive Roomba 980 or iRobot 900 series.
The Freo X Ultra is not free of faults, especially when it comes navigation. Its laser and LiDAR sensors aren't as reliable as some other robovacs, which means it is sometimes stuck or confused in certain areas of your home. It's also not able to climb stairs as well as other models and doesn't come with a docking station to create a clean zone for carpets with plush padding.
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 machine there are many other great choices available which include a variety of eufy models for substantially less. The Eufy Qrevo curv, for example is less expensive and has more features, including stair climbing and a full-function Dock, that provides the ability to provide a more thorough vacuuming experience on plain floors, low-pile carpets as well as high-pile carpets.
4. eufy RoboVac G30
Eufy is an Anker company that has an established track record of making robot vacuums that offer the perfect combination of performance, features, and price. The G30 Hybrid is no different it offers a high-quality cleaning of hard floors as well as mopping functions as well as carpets at a reasonable price. It's easy to set up simply by snapping one of the side brushes on, switch it on and plug in the charging dock. The app will guide you through the steps to connect your G30 to your Wi-Fi. The dock must be located close to an outlet that has plenty of space to move.
The G30 is small, 2.85 inches tall to be exact, which means it can be tucked away under sofas and other furniture with low clearance. Its design isn't as ostentatious compared to some rival models. It is sleek with a black finish with three buttons that are physical for Auto Cleaning start/pause (which scrubs the area in a spiral fashion over two minutes) Recharge, and Spot bot cleaner. You can also connect the G30 to Amazon Alexa or Google Home to use voice commands to do routine cleaning tasks that are not scheduled.
The primary feature that distinguishes the G30 apart from most competitors is the way it cleans. It uses a built-in map to create an image of the immovable objects in its path and then keeps track of what it has already cleaned and where it can't access. When it's time to recharge, it returns to its base, and then resumes cleaning from where it started.
The sleek G30 has a few issues. The iRobot Roomba 675 is more built, incurs lower recurring costs, charges more quickly and has the same battery life, while providing better performance on bare floors and carpets with low pile. It comes with a larger dust bin that does not require as much emptying. It also has boundaries that prevent it from certain areas. The G30 however is less expensive and much more manageable to maintain. Its smaller dust container doesn't need emptying as often and is less prone to suffocating heavy materials like cereal.