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Now is your chance to own a robot vacuum. CNET's best inexpensive robot vacuum-rated models will be on sale for Black Friday and Cyber Monday, with discounts up to 57%.
The Roborock Q7 Max offers strong pressure and smart mapping using app-based no-go zones, and its 180-minute runtime is impressive. It also automatically refills and self-empties its water tank.
1. iRobot Roomba j7+
The Roomba j7+ is iRobot's smartest robot vacuum to date. Its most notable advancement, however, is its camera-based obstacle-detection technology. It makes use of AI to detect objects such as charging cords and shoes. It's the first robot to provide you with images of objects that it encounters, so that you can tell the robot vacuum cleaner best to stay clear of it.
The Combo j7+ is also the most effective mop-bot we've ever tested, removing dirt and spills with ease without leaving any trace that was there. The iRobot app makes it easy to control. You can schedule cleanings and even create Keep Out Zones so that it doesn't sweep in areas that you don't want. And it's compatible with Alexa and Google Assistant, so you can turn it on and off with your voice.
Its design is also an improvement over the rest and features a sleek, top piece that looks more like a toy robot than a loud, obnoxious one. Clean Base's Automatic Dirt removal System also self-empties, which will cut down your cleaning time.
In our tests, the j7+ was quick to pick up and remove dust, dirt and pet hair. The counter-rotating rubber brushes kept the debris in one place rather than sending it scattering around the floor. It even was able to capture sand and small gravel, which most other robots can't. It did this without getting caught in our pet's hair.
The j7+, though not as sophisticated as the Roomba S9, which costs $1,217and Self-Emptying Vacuum Robot from iRobot, and it isn't able to clean the stairs, is an option for those who need both mopping and vacuum. It's not too 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 often it's hard to determine if the update is actually functioning until you've seen it in action.
2. Roborock Q5+
If you're looking to purchase an automated cleaning automated vacuum cleaner cleaner that can do more than just clean floors, the most effective option is likely to be one that is a hybrid. These robots come with a water tank, so they can mop and vacuum at the same time. They also have a number of extra features, including smart mapping, small obstacle avoidance and even the ability to dry and wash mopping pads. The disadvantage is that they tend to be expensive at retail, but on Black Friday and Cyber Monday they are often reduced in price.
Roborock produces some of our favorite robotic vacuums and the Q5+ is no exception. fail to impress. This is the cheapest model of their auto-empty line. Although it doesn't have some of the more expensive features (like no-go zones and multi-story memories) but it's a great choice if you are willing to make some compromises to save a few bucks.
The Q5+ is noticeably gentle around obstacles such as tables and walls, which makes it a good option for homes with a lot of furniture. It's also extremely thorough in cleaning dust bunnies. This is a area where most robot vacuums of lower quality fall short. The Q5+'s navigation system is also superb, with only a few mishaps along walls or in corners.
Like other Roborock devices, the Q5+ can be controlled by the buttons on the device or via the Roborock app. The app lets you begin and stop cleanings and schedules, as well as create virtual barriers and no-go zones and adjust your home map or change the labels of rooms.
If you select the Q5+ model, it comes with a new auto-emptying dock, designed to make this robot easier to maintain. It requires a screwdriver for install, but once it's in place the process of emptying the bin is relatively easy. It comes with a huge LCD screen, which is useful when setting up schedules and changing settings. This isn't an essential feature for most people but it can assist you in keeping the track of the maintenance intervals for your robot easily.
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 both mopping and vacuuming. Its design is one of the top in the market however it's quite expensive.
Its base station looks good and is hidden when it's not in use, and the size is quite compact. But the station's main selling feature is the way it automatizes many tasks and functions that other robots leave up to you. It can store clean and dirty water, and then electrolyze and heat the water. Many other robots require you to do this.
Its vacuuming performance is quite impressive as well. It's one of the only robovacs that I've tried that does very well at collecting debris from plain floors, and is not as loud as the more expensive Roomba 980 or iRobot the 900 series.
However, the Freo X Ultra has its shortcomings, particularly when it comes to navigation. Its LiDAR and laser sensors aren't as reliable as other robovacs, meaning it can get stuck or confused in certain areas of the house. It's also not able to climb stairs as well as other competitors 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 configuration options in its app or as many shortcuts in the app as other robovacs, the Freo X Ultra is still an excellent choice for anyone looking for an all-around great mop and vacuum cleaner that's worth the higher price price.
If you're looking to save money or simply don't care about the limitations of this robot there are many other great choices on the market which include a variety of eufy models that cost significantly less. The Eufy Qrevo Curv, for example, is cheaper and offers a similar in-app experience with additional features such as stair climbing, a full-function dock, and better overall vacuuming performance on bare floors and low and high-pile carpets.
4. Eufy RoboVac G30
Eufy, a Anker company has a proven track record of making robot vacuums that strike the right balance between performance, features and price. The G30 Hybrid offers a powerful cleaning of hard and carpeted floors, as well as a mopping function for a low cost. It's easy to set it up, just connect one of the side brushes and then turn it on. Then connect the charging dock. The app will guide you through the steps needed to connect your G30 to your Wi-Fi. It is recommended to keep the dock close to an outlet for power and plenty of room for it to move around but.
The G30 is small, 2.85 inches tall to be exact It can be placed under couches and other furniture with a low clearance. Its design is less 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 an area in a spiral fashion over two minutes) Recharge, and Spot Cleaner. It is also possible to connect the G30 with Amazon Alexa or Google Home for voice commands to perform routine cleaning tasks that are not scheduled.
The way that the G30 cleans is what sets it apart from its competitors. It makes use of an integrated map to create a picture of the immovable objects in its path. It keeps track of the things it has cleaned and the areas it was unable to access. When it needs to recharge, it automatically returns to its base and resumes cleaning from where it began.
The sleek G30 has a few issues. The iRobot Roomba 675 is better built, incurs lower recurring costs, is charged more quickly and has the same battery life. It also offers better performance on floors with no carpet and low-pile carpet. It also comes with a larger dust bin that doesn't need to be empty as often and comes with the boundaries that restrict it from certain areas. The G30, however, is more affordable and much easier to maintain. Its smaller canister means it doesn't have to be emptied as frequently, and it has less difficulty with bulky items like cereal.