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Now is your chance to own a robotic vacuum. CNET's top-rated models are on sale this Black Friday and Cyber Monday and can save you 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. Roomba j7+ from iRobot
The Roomba J7+, iRobot's most advanced robot to date is the Roomba j7+. The most significant innovation is its camera-based obstacle-detection technology. It uses AI to detect objects like charging cords and shoes. It's also the first to automatically send you photos of an object it encounters to let you know to stay clear of it in the future.
The Combo J7+ is the best robot vacuum cleaner robot to mop we've ever tested, picking up dirt and spills with ease 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 clean in areas you don't want. It's also compatible with Alexa and Google Assistant, so you can start and stop it using your voice.
Its design is also an improvement over the rest and features a sleek, top piece that looks more like a toy robot rather than a loud, loud one. Clean Base Automatic Dirt disposal System also self-empties, which will cut down your cleaning time.
In our tests, we discovered that the j7+ quickly removed dust, dirt, and pet hair. The counter-rotating rubber brush roll kept the debris in one spot rather than sending it scattering across the floor. It even was able to catch small gravel and sand, which most other robots aren't able to do. And it did all this without getting tangled up in our pet's hair shed.
The j7+, while not as smart as the Roomba S9 for $1,217+ Self-Emptying Vacuum from iRobot and cannot clean the stairs, is still a good option for those who need both a vacuum and a mop. It's not expensive and the iRobot app makes it very user-friendly.
The iRobot Home App is easy to use but we found it less reliable as other robotic cleaner apps. It can take a while to download updates, and sometimes it's difficult to know whether the update is working until you've seen it in action.
2. Roborock Q5+
If you want a robot vacuum cleaner that can do more than simply clean your floors then a hybrid is the best option. These machines are equipped with a water tank so they can mop and vacuum simultaneously. These bots also come with a variety of extra features such as smart robot mapping and small object avoidance and the ability to wash and re-dry mopping pads. The negative is that they can be pricey at full retail, but during Black Friday and Cyber Monday they are often reduced in price.
Roborock makes some of our top robot vacuums, and the Q5+ isn't an exception. It's their most affordable auto-empty model. While it lacks some of the premium features that are found on more expensive models (like no-go zones and multi-story memory) it's a great choice if you're willing to sacrifice a bit to save a few hundred dollars.
The Q5+ is exceptionally gentle when it comes down to obstacles like table legs and walls. This makes it an ideal option for homes with many furniture pieces. It is also very thorough in cleaning up dust bunnies. This is a place where many robot vacuums that are less expensive fall short. The technology for navigation in the Q5+ is excellent too, with very little misses in corners and along walls.
The Q5+, like other Roborock products can be controlled via only a few buttons on your device or through the Roborock App. The app lets you start and stop cleaning. You can also set up schedules, create virtual barriers and no-go zones, modify your home map or re-label rooms.
If you select the Q5+ model, it comes with a new auto-emptying dock that's designed to make this robot easier to maintain. It requires a screwdriver install, but once it's in place the process of emptying the bin is relatively simple. It also features a large LCD display that is great to have when you're setting up schedules or adjusting 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 effortlessly.
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 and function are some of the best amazon vacuum (next) on the market however it's expensive.
The base station is attractive and is hidden when it's not in use, and the size is quite compact. But the station's biggest selling factor is its ability to automate numerous tasks and functions that most other robots leave up to you. It can store clean and dirty water and also electrolyze and warm the water. The majority of other robots require you to perform this.
Its vacuuming capabilities are also impressive. It's the few robot vacuums I've tested that do very well at cleaning up debris from plain floors, and is not nearly as loud as the more expensive Roomba 980 or iRobot 900 series.
The Freo X Ultra is not without flaws, especially when it comes navigation. Its laser and LiDAR sensors aren't as reliable as other robovacs, which means it is sometimes stuck or confused in certain rooms or corners of the home. It's also unable to climb stairs like other models and doesn't come with a dock to create a cleaning area for plush carpets.
Although it doesn't provide as many in terms of cleaning-related options in its app or as many in-app shortcuts like other robovacs the Freo X Ultra is still a top choice for those seeking a great all-round cheap robot vacuum vacuum and mop that's worth the higher price tag.
However, if you're looking to save some money or simply don't care about the limitations of this robot there are many alternatives on the market, including a lot of eufy models priced substantially less. The Eufy Qrevo Curv, for instance is less expensive and provides a similar in-app experience with more features, including stairs, a fully-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 with a long history of creating robot vacuums with the right combination of features, performance and price. The G30 Hybrid is no different it offers a high-quality cleaning on hard floors and mopping functions as well as carpets at a price that is affordable. It's simple to set up, just snap one of the side brushes on, switch on and plug in the charging dock. The app will guide you through the steps required to connect your G30 to your Wi-Fi. The dock will need to be placed near an outlet and have plenty of room to move.
The G30 is a tiny 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 less ostentatious compared to some rival models. It has a sleek black finish with three physical buttons for Auto Cleaning start/pause (which scrubs the area in a spiral pattern over two minutes) Recharge, and Spot Cleaner. It is also possible to connect the G30 to Amazon Alexa or Google Home to use voice commands to do routine cleaning tasks that are not scheduled.
The most important aspect that distinguishes the G30 apart from its competitors is the method it cleans. It makes use of a built-in map to create an image of the immovable objects it encounters while retaining what it's cleaned and where it can't access. It automatically returns to the base to recharge and then continues cleaning where it left off.
The elegant G30 isn't without its faults, though. The iRobot Roomba 675 is much better built, incurs lower recurring costs, charges more quickly and has the same battery life while offering better performance on floors with no carpet and low-pile carpet. It comes with a larger dust bin that does not require the same amount of emptying. It also has boundary strips that keep it from 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 trouble with bulky materials like cereal.