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If you've ever thought of 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 that is equipped with smart mapping and app-based no-go zones. Its run time of 180 minutes is impressive. It also self vacuum near me-empties and automatically refills its water tank.
1. iRobot Roomba j7+
The Roomba j7+ is iRobot's smartest robot vacuum to date. Its most notable innovation is its camera-based obstacle-detection technology. This uses AI to detect objects such as charging cables and shoes. It's the first robot to send you a picture of an object that it encounters, so you can tell the robot to stay clear of it.
The Combo j7+ is also the most efficient mop robot we've ever tested, picking up spills and dirt effortlessly without leaving any trace that was there. It's simple to control via the iRobot Home app, which allows you to schedule cleaning and set up Keep Out Zones so that it doesn't vacuum areas you do not want it to. It's compatible with Alexa or Google Assistant so you can start it and stop it by voice.
Its design is an improvement over the rest, with a sleek top piece that looks more like a toy robot rather than a loud, loud one. And the Clean Base Automated Dirt Disposal System is self-emptying which is great to reduce the time spent cleaning.
In our tests, the j7+ was quick to clean up dust dirt, pet hair and other particles. The counter-rotating rubber brushes kept the debris in place, instead of scattering it across the floor. It even managed to capture sand and small gravel, which most other robots aren't able to do. It did this without getting caught in our pet's hair.
The j7+, though not as smart as the Roomba S9, which costs $1,217+ Self-Emptying Vacuum Robot (8.142.152.137) from iRobot and isn't able to clean the stairs, is still an option for those who need both mopping and vacuum. It's not costly and the iRobot App makes it easy to use.
The iRobot Home App is easy to use but we found it less reliable than other robotic bot cleaner applications. It can take a long time to download updates, and sometimes it's difficult to tell whether the update actually functioning until you've seen it in the action.
2. Roborock Q5+
When you're looking for a robot vacuum that does more than simply clean floors, the best choice is probably hybrid. These robots come with a water tank, so they can mop and vacuum simultaneously. These bots also have various additional features such as smart robot mapping, small object avoidance, and the ability to wash and re-dry mopping pads. They're expensive at retail, but they often are reduced on Black Friday or Cyber Monday.
Roborock is one of our top robot vacuums and the Q5+ is no exception. It's the cheapest model of their auto-empty line. Although it doesn't have some of the more luxurious features (like no-go zones or multi-story memories) but it's an excellent option when you're willing to compromise to save a few bucks.
The Q5+ is notably soft around obstacles like table legs and walls, which makes it a good choice for homes with lots of furniture. It's also very thorough in cleaning up dust bunnies, which is an area which many robot vacuums 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 by a handful of buttons on the device or through the Roborock app. Through the app, you can start and stop cleaning or schedules, establish virtual barriers and no-go zones and modify your home map or re-label rooms.
If you opt for the Q5+ it includes a new auto-emptying dock, designed to make this robot easier to maintain. Installing it requires a screwdriver, however, once it's in place, emptying the bin is done with relative ease. It also has a large LCD display which is great to have when creating schedules or changing settings. This feature isn't required for most people but it can help to keep track of the robot's maintenance schedules.
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 mopping and vacuuming. Its design and function are some of the top available - but it's also pricey.
It's a tiny base station that looks beautiful and is able to be concealed 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 have to leave to you. It can keep clean and dirty water and also electrolyze and warm the water. The majority of other robots require this.
Its vacuuming performance is quite impressive as well. It's the only robovacs that I've tried that does an excellent job of cleaning up debris from plain floors, and is not nearly as loud as the more expensive Roomba 980 or iRobot the 900 series.
However, the Freo X Ultra has its faults, especially when it comes to navigation. Its laser sensors and LiDAR sensors aren’t as reliable as other robotvacs. This means it is prone to getting stuck or confused in certain corners or rooms of the house. It's also not able to climb stairs like other competitors and doesn't come with a docking station to create a cleaning area for carpets with plush padding.
The Freo X Ultra robot vacuum and mop is a great choice for those who need a vacuum robot that can do it all.
However, if you're looking to save some money, or just don't care about the limitations of this machine There are many alternatives available which include a variety of eufy models priced considerably less. The Eufy Qrevo curv, for example is a bit more expensive, but offers more features, such as stairs and a fully-function Dock, with a better overall vacuuming experience on bare floors, low-pile carpets, and even high-pile ones.
4. Eufy RoboVac G30
eufy is an Anker company with a history of producing robot vacuums that offer the perfect combination of features, performance, and price. The G30 Hybrid offers a powerful cleaning on hard and carpeted floors, as well as a mopping function at an affordable price. It's easy to setup, just snap one of the side brushes on, turn it on, and plug it into the charging dock. The app will guide you through the steps to connect your G30 to your Wi-Fi. The dock must be placed near an outlet and have enough space to move.
The G30 is a tiny device that measures 2.85 inches in height, so it is able to be placed under most couches and pieces of low-clearance furniture. Its design isn't as ostentatious compared to some rival models. It features a sleek black finish and three buttons that are physical for Auto Cleaning start/pause (which scrubs a spot in a spiral fashion over two minutes) Recharge, and Spot bot cleaner. It is also possible to connect the G30 with Amazon Alexa or Google Home to use voice commands to do routine cleaning tasks that are not scheduled.
The primary characteristic that sets the G30 apart from most competitors is the method it cleans. It makes use of an integrated map to draw an image of the unmovable objects in its path. It remembers the things it has cleaned and the areas it was unable to access. When it needs to recharge, it returns to its base, and then resumes cleaning from where it started.
The eufy G30 has a few flaws. The iRobot Roomba 675 is better constructed, has lower recurring costs, is charged faster and offers similar battery life, while providing better performance on floors with no carpet and carpets with a low pile. It has a bigger dust bin, which does not require as much emptying. It also comes with boundaries that prevent it from certain areas. The G30 is, however, is more affordable robot vacuum and much easier to maintain. Its smaller dust container doesn't require as frequent emptying and is less prone to suffocating bulky material such as cereal.