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Top Black Friday and Cyber Monday Robot Vacuum Deals

If you've always wanted to purchase a robot vacuum, now's your chance. 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 vacuum cleaner on sale with smart mapping and app-based no-go zones. Its run time of 180 minutes is impressive. It also self-empties and refills its water tank.

1. Roomba j7+ iRobot from iRobot.

The Roomba J7+, iRobot's most intelligent robot cleaning machine to date, is the Roomba j7+. The most significant innovation is its camera-based obstacle-detection technology. This uses AI to identify objects such as charging cords and shoes. It's also the first to automatically send you a picture of the object it comes across so you can tell it to stay clear of it in the future.

The Combo J7+ is the most efficient mop robot we've ever tested, removing dirt and spills with ease and leaving no trace that it was there. It's easy to control through the iRobot Home app, which lets you schedule cleaning and create Keep Out Zones to make sure it doesn't clean 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.

The design is also superior to the other models. It features a sleek, top piece that looks like toys rather than an obnoxious and loud robot vacuum cleaner comparison. Clean Base's Automatic floor Cleaners Dirt removal It also self-empties which can cut down on cleaning time.

In our tests, the j7+ was quick to clean up dust dirt, pet hair and other particles. Its counter-rotating rubber brush rolls kept the debris in one location instead of scattering it around the floor. It even could catch small gravel and sand which other robots aren't able to do. It did this without getting tangled in our pet's hair.

The j7+, while not as smart as the Roomba S9, which costs $1,217and Self-Emptying Vacuum Robot from iRobot, and can't clean the stairs, is a good option for those who want 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 as other robotic cleaner apps. It can take a long time to download updates, and often it's hard to determine if the update is actually functioning until you've seen it in the action.

2. Roborock Q5+

If you're looking to purchase a robot vacuum that does more than just clean floors, the best option is probably a hybrid. These bots are equipped with a water tank, so they can mop and vacuum simultaneously. They also have a range of additional features, including smart mapping, small obstacle avoidance and even the ability to dry and wash mopping pads. The negative is that they tend to be expensive at retail, but during Black Friday and Cyber Monday they usually drop in price.

Roborock makes some of our top robot vacuums, and the Q5+ isn't an exception. This is the cheapest model in their auto-empty line. Although it doesn't include some of the luxurious features (like no-go zones and multi-story memories) however, it's an excellent option when you're willing to compromise to save a few dollars.

The Q5+ is notably gentle around obstacles like table legs and walls and walls, which makes it a great choice for homes with lots of furniture. It's also very thorough in cleaning dust bunnies, which is an area where many cheaper robot vacuums can really be a bit sloppy. The Q5+'s navigation is top-quality, with a few misses on walls and corners.

Like other Roborock devices, the Q5+ can be controlled with a few buttons on the device itself or through the Roborock app. With the app you can start and stop cleaning or schedules, establish virtual barriers and no-go zones, and modify your home map or change the labeling of rooms.

If you opt for the Q5+, it comes with a brand new auto-empty dock, which was designed specifically to make this robot easy to maintain. Installing it requires a screwdriver but once in place, emptying the bin can be accomplished easily. It also has 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 everyone however it will help you keep track of your robot's maintenance intervals effortlessly.

3. Narwal Freo X Ultra

The Freo X Ultra is a well-rounded robot mop and vacuum that's incredibly intelligent in its vacuuming and mopping capabilities. Its design is one of the most innovative in the market, but it's expensive.

It is a relatively small base station that looks beautiful and is easily hidden when not in use. The main reason to buy 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 and electrolyze and heat the water. Many other robots require you to perform this.

And its vacuuming is impressive and efficient, too. It's the few robot vacuum cleaner amazon vacuums I've tested that does a really good job of cleaning up debris from bare floors, and it's 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 to navigation. Its LiDAR and laser sensors aren't as reliable as some other robovacs, which means it sometimes gets stuck or confused in certain areas or rooms of the home. It's not able to navigate stairs as well as competitors, and doesn't come with a dock that allows you to set up an area for cleaning that is specifically designed for carpets with plush padding.

Although it doesn't provide the same amount of cleaning-related options in its app, or as many in-app shortcuts as 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 premium price tag.

But if you want to save some money or don't want to think about the limitations of this machine, there are plenty of other options on the market which include a variety of eufy models that cost significantly less. The Eufy Qrevo curv, for instance is less expensive however it comes with more features, such as stairs and a fully-function Dock, that provides an improved overall experience when vacuuming on plain floors carpets, low-pile carpets, and even high-pile ones.

4. Eufy RoboVac G30

Eufy, an Anker company is a long-standing leader of producing bagless robot vacuum vacuums that strike a good balance between performance, features and price. The G30 Hybrid is no different, offering a capable cleaning of hard floors as well as mopping, carpets and other surfaces at a price that is affordable. It's simple to set up, just attach one of the side brush and turn it on, then connect the charging dock. The app guides you through a few steps to connect it to Wi-Fi, and the G30 is ready to go. The dock will need to be placed near an outlet and have plenty of space to move.

The G30 is a small device that measures 2.85 inches in height, meaning it is able to be placed under most couches and pieces of low-clearance furniture. The design is more modest than other models, and features sleek black finishes and three buttons that are physical that control Auto Cleaning, which can be paused or started. Recharge, and Spot Cleaning (which cleans the area in spiral patterns for 2 minutes). You can also connect the G30 to Amazon Alexa or Google Home to do unscheduled cleaning with voice commands.

The primary characteristic that sets the G30 above the rest is the method it cleans. It makes use of an integrated map to create an image of the immovable items in its path. It can remember what it has already cleaned and the areas it was unable to access. It will return to the base to recharge and continues cleaning where it left off.

The sleek G30 has a few flaws. The iRobot Roomba is better built and has lower monthly costs. It charges faster, offers the same battery life and is more effective on bare carpet or floors with low pile. It also comes with a larger dust bin that doesn't need to be empty as often and comes with an array of boundaries to keep it away from certain areas. The G30 is cheaper and easier to maintain. Its smaller container means it doesn't need to be empty as often and it's less difficulty handling bulky products such as cereal.