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Top Black Friday and Cyber Monday Robot Vacuum Deals
This is your time to own a robot vacuum. CNET's top-rated models will be available for Black Friday and Cyber Monday with discounts of up to 57%.
The Roborock Q7 Max is a powerful robot with smart mapping and app-based no go zones. Its run time of 180 minutes is impressive. It also self-empties and automatically refills its water tank.
1. Roomba j7+ iRobot 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 system. This uses AI to recognize objects like charging cords and shoes. It's the first robot to send you a picture of an object that it encounters, meaning you can tell the robot to avoid it.
The Combo J7+ is the best Robot vacuum ebay to mop we've ever tested, picking up spills and dirt 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 robots and create Keep Out Zones to make sure it doesn't sweep areas you do not want it to. It's compatible with Alexa or Google Assistant so you can start it and stop it using voice.
Its design is also an improvement over the rest and features a sleek, top piece that looks more like a toy than a loud, obnoxious one. Clean Base's Automatic Dirt removal System is also self-emptying which can cut down on cleaning time.
In our tests, the j7+ was quick to clean up dust dirt, pet hair and other particles. The counter-rotating rubber brush roll kept the debris in one location instead of scattering it across the floor. It was able to capture small pieces of gravel, sand, and even a tiny bit of grit. Most robots can't accomplish this feat. It did all this without getting tangled up in our pet's hair shed.
While it's not quite as smart as the $1,217 iRobot Roomba s9+ Self-Emptying Robot Vacuum, and it's not able to clean stairs The J7+ is a solid option for those who require both a vac and a mop 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 cleaner apps. It can take a while to download updates and it's sometimes difficult to know whether they're functioning until you actually witness them in action.
2. Roborock Q5+
If you want a robot vacuum cleaner that does more than simply clean your floors, a hybrid is the best choice. This kind of robot usually comes with a built-in tank for water that allows them to vacuum and mop your house at the same time. They also come with a variety of additional features, such as smart mapping, small obstacle avoidance, and even the capability to dry and wash mopping pads. The disadvantage is that they can be pricey at full retail price, but on Black Friday and Cyber Monday they usually drop in price.
Roborock makes some of our top buy robot vacuum cleaner vacuums and the Q5+ is no exception. It's their cheapest auto-empty model. While it doesn't have some of the premium features you'll find on higher-end models (like no-go zones and multi-story memory) it's a great option if you're willing to compromise a bit in order to save a few hundred dollars.
The Q5+ is remarkably soft when it comes to obstacles like tables and walls. This makes it a great option for homes with lots of furniture. It's also very thorough in removing dust bunnies. This is an area that many cheaper robot vacuums do not excel in. The Q5+'s navigation system is superb, with only a few mishaps along walls and in corners.
Like other Roborock devices like the Q5+, the Q5+ can be controlled with a few buttons on the device or via the Roborock app. With the app you can begin and stop cleanings or schedules, establish virtual barriers and no-go zones and modify your home map or re-label rooms.
If you choose the Q5+ model, it comes with a new auto-emptying dock that's designed to make this robot easier to maintain. Installing it requires a screwdriver, however, once it's in place emptying the bin can be done with relative ease. It also features a large LCD display which is great to have when setting up schedules or adjusting settings. This isn't a necessity for most expensive robot vacuum people however it can aid in keeping the track of the intervals between maintenance for your robot easily.
3. Narwal Freo X Ultra
The Freo X Ultra is a well-rounded robot vacuum and mop that's impressively clever in its mopping and vacuuming capabilities. Its design and features are among the top available however, it's also expensive.
It's a small base station that looks beautiful and can be hidden when not in use. The station's main selling point is the fact that it automates a variety of tasks, functions, and chores that other robots have to 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 perform this.
Its vacuuming performance is also impressive. It's the only robot vacuum I've tested that does an excellent job of removing dirt from floors that aren't. It's also not as loud as the costly Roomba 900 series or iRobot 980.
The Freo X Ultra is not without faults, particularly when it comes to navigation. Its LiDAR and laser sensors aren't as reliable as some other robovacs, meaning it sometimes gets stuck or confused in certain areas or rooms of the home. It's not able to navigate stairs as well as some competitors, for instance, and it doesn't have a dock that allows you to set up a dedicated cleaning zone for carpets with plush padding.
Although it doesn't have the same amount of cleaning-related options in its app, or as many shortcuts in the app like other robovacs the Freo X Ultra is still an excellent choice for anyone seeking a great all-round mop and vacuum cleaner that's worth the price tag.
If you're looking to save money or don't want to think about the limitations of this robot there are many other great choices available, including a lot of eufy models for significantly less. The eufy Qrevo Curv, for example is less expensive and provides the same experience in the app, but with more features, including stair climbing, a full-function dock, and better overall performance when vacuuming floors and low and high-pile carpets.
4. eufy RoboVac g30
eufy, an Anker company has a proven track record of producing robot vacuums that strike the perfect balance between performance, features and price. The G30 Hybrid is no different and offers a powerful cleaning of hard floors as well as carpets and mopping function too at a price that is affordable. It's simple to set up, just snap one of the side brushes on, switch it on, and plug it into 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 located near an outlet with plenty of room to move.
The G30 is tiny, 2.85 inches tall to be exact and will fit under many couches and other low-clearance furniture. Its design is more subtle in comparison to other models. It features a sleek black finish with three physical buttons for Auto Cleaning start/pause (which scrubs a spot in a spiral pattern for two minutes), Recharge, and Spot Cleaner. It is also possible to connect the G30 to Amazon Alexa or Google Home to do unscheduled cleaning with voice commands.
The primary feature that sets the G30 above the rest is the way it cleans. It makes use of an integrated map to draw a picture of the immovable items in its path. It remembers what it has already cleaned and what it is unable to access. If it requires a recharge, it returns to its starting point and begins cleaning where it started.
The eufy G30 has its flaws however. The iRobot Roomba 675 is more constructed, has lower recurring costs, is charged faster and offers similar battery life, while providing better performance on floors with no carpet and low-pile carpet. It has a bigger dust bin that doesn't require more emptying. It also comes with boundaries that prevent it from certain areas. The G30 on the other hand is less expensive and much simpler to maintain. Its smaller dust canister does not require emptying as often and it struggles less with bulky materials such as cereal.