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Top Black Friday and Cyber Monday Robot Vacuum Deals
If you've always wanted to purchase a robot vacuum, now is the time. CNET's best-rated models will be on sale for Black Friday and Cyber Monday with discounts as high as 57%.
The Roborock Q7 Max offers strong pressure and smart mapping, with apps-based no-go zones, and its 180-minute runtime is impressive. It also self-empties and refills its water tank.
1. Roomba j7+ from iRobot
The Roomba j7+, iRobot’s most advanced robot vacuum cleaner best to date is the Roomba J7+. Its most significant advancement is an obstacle detection system that utilizes built-in AI to recognize objects like charging cords, shoes, and the pet waste that many other robots are unable to avoid (and often slough through). It's also the first robot to automatically send you a picture of any object it encounters so that you can tell it to avoid it in the future.
The Combo J7+ is the best robot to mop we've ever tested, picking up dirt and spills with ease while leaving no trace it 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 vacuum in areas that you don't wish to. And it's compatible with Alexa and Google Assistant, so you can turn it on and off with your voice.
Its design is superior to the rest with a sleek top piece that looks more like a toy robotic vacuum cleaner on sale rather than a loud, loud one. Clean Base's Automatic Dirt Disposal It also self-empties which will cut down your cleaning time.
In our tests, we found that the j7+ quickly took away dirt, dust, and pet hair. The counter-rotating rubber brushes kept the debris in one location instead of scattering it across the floor. It was able to capture small gravel, sand and even a little grit. The majority of robots cannot do this. It did all of this without getting tangled up in our pet's shedding hair.
Although it's not as efficient as the Roomba s9+ Self-Emptying Robot Vacuum, and it's not able to clean stairs The j7+ is still an excellent choice for those who require both mopping and a vacuum in their home. It's not too expensive and the iRobot App makes it simple to use.
The iRobot Home App is easy to use, however we found it less reliable than other robotic floor scrubber cleaner apps. It can take a while to download updates, and often it's difficult to know whether the update actually working until you see it in action.
2. Roborock Q5+
If you're looking for an automated vacuum cleaner that can do more than simply clean floors, the best option is probably hybrid. This kind of robot usually includes a built-in water tank that allows them to vacuum and mop your home simultaneously. These bots also have a variety of extra features, including smart mapping and small object avoidance and the capability to wash and dry mopping pads. The negative is that they tend to be expensive when purchased at full retail, but during Black Friday and Cyber Monday they are often reduced in price.
Roborock is the manufacturer of several of our top robotic floor scrubber vacuums and the Q5+ does not perform to the standards. This is their least expensive 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 still a great option if you're willing to compromise a bit in order to save hundreds of dollars.
The Q5+ is noticeably gentle around obstacles such as wall legs and table legs and walls, which makes it a great option for homes with a lot of furniture. It's also extremely thorough when it comes to cleaning dust bunnies, which is an area where cheaper robot vacuums often be a bit sloppy. The technology used to navigate in the Q5+ is fantastic and has very few missing in corners and on walls.
Like other Roborock devices, the Q5+ can be controlled by the buttons on the device or via the Roborock app. Through the app, you can start and stop cleaning or schedules, establish virtual barriers and no-go zones, and alter your home map or change the labels of rooms.
If you choose to purchase the Q5+, it comes with a new auto-empty dock that's specifically designed to make the robot simple to maintain. It requires a screwdriver for install, but once it's installed, the process of emptying the bin is easy. It has a large LCD screen, which is useful when setting up schedules and altering settings. This isn't an essential feature for everyone, but it's one that will assist you in keeping track of the intervals between maintenance for your robot with ease.
3. Narwal Freo X Ultra
The Freo X Ultra is a well-rounded robot vacuum cleaners mop and vacuum that's incredibly smart in both its vacuuming and mopping capabilities. Its design is among the top in the market however, it's costly.
It is a relatively small base station that looks great and is able to be concealed when not in use. The primary selling point of the station is that it can automate many tasks, functions, and chores that other robots leave to you. It can store clean and dirty water and also electrolyze and warm the water. The majority of other robots require you to do this.
Its vacuuming capabilities are impressive and efficient, too. It's the few robovacs I've tested that do an excellent job of collecting debris from plain floors, and is not 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 sensors and LiDAR sensors aren’t as reliable as other robot vacuums. This means it can get stuck or confused in certain corners or rooms in the home. It can't navigate stairs as well as competitors, for instance, and it doesn't have a dock that lets you to set up a dedicated cleaning zone for carpets that are soft.
The Freo X Ultra robot vacuum and mop is a great choice for those who need a robot vacuum that does everything.
However, if you're looking to save money or simply don't care about the limitations of this robot there are many other great choices available which include a variety of eufy models that cost substantially less. The Eufy Qrevo curv, for example, is cheaper and has more features, such as the ability to climb stairs and a full-function Dock, with a better overall vacuuming experience on floors that are unfinished, low-pile carpets and even high-pile ones.
4. eufy RoboVac G30
Eufy, a Anker company, has a track record of making robot vacuums that strike a good balance between performance, features and price. The G30 Hybrid is no different it offers a high-quality cleaning on hard floors and carpets and mopping function too at a reasonable price. It's easy to set it up, simply connect one of the side brush, turn it on and connect the charging dock. The app walks you through a few steps to connect to your Wi-Fi. After that, the G30 is ready to go. It is recommended to keep the dock close to an outlet for power and ample space for it to move however.
The G30 is small, 2.85 inches tall to be exact and can be tucked away under sofas and other furniture with low clearance. The design is less flashy than some of the rival models, and features sleek black finishes and three physical buttons such as Auto Cleaning start/pause, Recharge and Spot Clean (which cleans the area in spiral patterns for 2 minutes). 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 main feature that makes the G30 above the rest is the method it cleans. It makes use of an integrated map to draw an image of the unmovable objects in its path. It can remember the things it has cleaned and where it cannot access. When it needs to recharge, it automatically returns to its starting point and begins cleaning where it started.
The eufy G30 has its flaws however. The iRobot Roomba 675 is more built, incurs lower recurring costs, is charged faster and has a similar battery life, while providing better performance on floors with no carpet and carpets with low pile. It has a larger dust bin that doesn't require the same amount of emptying. It also has border strips that block it from certain areas. The G30 is, however, is more affordable and is much more manageable to maintain. Its smaller dust canister doesn't require as frequent emptying and it struggles less with bulky material such as cereal.