Top Black Friday and Cyber Monday Robot Vacuum Deals
This is your chance to own a robot vacuum. CNET's top models are on sale this Black Friday and Cyber Monday with savings of up to 57%.
The Roborock Q7 Max offers strong pressure and smart mapping using apps-based no-go zones. its 180-minute runtime is awe-inspiring. It also automatically refills and self-empties its water tank.
1. Roomba j7+ from iRobot
The Roomba j7+, iRobot’s most intelligent robot to date, is the Roomba j7+. Its most significant innovation is a camera-based obstacle detection system that uses built-in AI to detect objects such as charging cords, shoes and the dreaded pet waste most other robots can't avoid (and often plough right through). It's the first robot to provide you with images of objects that it encounters, so you can instruct the robot to avoid it.
The Combo J7+ is the best robot mop we've ever tested. It picks up dirt and spills easily and leaves no trace of it was there. The iRobot application makes it simple to control. It can schedule cleanings, and also create Keep Out Zones so that it doesn't sweep in areas you don’t would like. It's also compatible with Alexa and Google Assistant, so you can control it from start to stop with your voice.
Its design is also superior to the rest, with a sleek top piece that looks more like a toy robot rather than a loud, loud one. The Clean Base Automatic Dirt Disposal System automatically empty and is ideal for reducing your cleanup time.
In our tests, we discovered that the j7+ swiftly removed dust, dirt, and hair from pets. The rubber brushes that counter-rotate kept the debris in place rather than scattering it around the floor. It was able to collect sand, small gravel and even a little grit. The majority of robots cannot achieve this feat. It did this without getting caught in our pet's hair.
While it's not quite as efficient as the $1,217 iRobot Roomba s9+ Auto-Emptying Vacuum, which isn't able to clean stairs The J7+ is an excellent choice for those who need a vac and a mop in their home. It's not expensive and the iRobot App makes it simple to use.
Although the iRobot Home app is very easy to use however we've found it be less reliable than other applications that utilize robotic cleaners. It can take some time to download updates, and often it's difficult to tell if the update is actually functioning until you've seen it in the action.
2. Roborock Q5+
If you're looking for a robotic vacuum cleaner that does more than just clean your floors then a hybrid is the best choice. These bots are equipped with a water tank, so they can vacuum and mop at the same time. They also come with many additional features like smart mapping and small object avoidance and the possibility of washing and re-drying mopping pads. The downside is that they tend to be pricey at full retail, but on Black Friday and Cyber Monday they often drop in price.
Roborock has some of our top robot vacuums and the Q5+ isn't an exception. This is their least expensive auto-empty model. While it doesn't have some of the premium features found on higher-end models (like no-go zones and multi-story memory) it's a great choice if you're willing to sacrifice a little to save some hundred dollars.
The Q5+ is remarkably gentle when it comes down to obstacles like table legs and walls. This makes it a great option for homes with lots of furniture. It is also very thorough in cleaning up dust bunnies. This is an area that most robot vacuums of lower quality fall short. The Q5+'s navigation system is also excellent, with few misses along walls or in corners.
The Q5+, as with other Roborock products can be controlled via just a few buttons on the device, or via the Roborock App. The app allows you to start and stop cleaning. You can also set up schedules, create virtual barrier and no-go areas or alter 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 the robot easier to maintain. It requires a screwdriver install, but once it's in place, emptying the bin is easy. It features a large LCD screen, which is useful for setting up schedules or changing settings. This feature isn't necessary for everyone, but it can help you effectively keep the robot's maintenance schedules.
3. Narwal Freo X Ultra
The Freo X Ultra is a well-rounded robot mop and vacuum that's astonishingly smart in both its mopping and vacuuming capabilities. Its design is one of the best in the industry however it's quite expensive.
The base station looks nice and hides it when not in use, and its size is relatively compact. But the station's main selling point is how it automates various tasks and functions that other robots will leave to you. It can store dirty and clean water and also electrolyze and warm the water. Most other robovacs will require this.
Its vacuuming performance is also impressive. It's the few robovacs I've tried that does an excellent job of collecting debris from plain floors, and is not nearly as loud as the more expensive Roomba 980 or iRobot the 900 series.
robotic vacuum cleaners is not without faults, particularly in the area of navigation. The laser and LiDAR sensors aren't as reliable as other robovacs. This means it can get stuck or confused in certain areas of the house. It's not able to navigate stairs as well as some competitors, either and doesn't come with an dock that allows you to create a dedicated cleaning zone for carpets that are soft.
The Freo X Ultra robot vacuum and mop is a great choice for those who want an automated vacuum that can do it all.
However, if you're looking to save some money or simply don't care about the limitations of this machine, there are plenty of other great choices on the market which include a variety of eufy models that cost significantly less. The eufy Qrevo curv, for example is a bit more expensive and has many more features, like the ability to climb stairs and a full-function Dock, which provides a better overall vacuuming experience on plain floors carpets with low pile, and even high-pile ones.
4. Eufy RoboVac G30
Eufy, a Anker company has a proven track record of producing robot vacuums that strike the right balance between features, performance and price. The G30 Hybrid is no different, offering a capable cleaning on hard floors and mopping functions as well as carpets at a reasonable price. It's simple to set up, just snap one of the side brushes on, turn on and plug in the charging dock. The app walks you through a few steps to connect it to your Wi-Fi. After that, the G30 is ready to go. It is recommended to keep the dock close to a power outlet and enough space to allow it to move but.
The G30 is small, 2.85 inches tall to be precise and will fit under many couches and other low-clearance furniture. Its design is a little more modest than other models, and features sleek black finishes and three physical buttons that control Auto Cleaning, which can be paused or started. Recharge and Spot Clean (which scrubs a space in spiral patterns for 2 minutes). It is also possible to connect the G30 to Amazon Alexa or Google Home for voice commands to perform unscheduled cleaning.
The way that the G30 cleans is what separates it from other models. It makes use of an integrated map to make a picture of the immovable objects in its path. It keeps track of the items it has cleaned and what it is unable to access. When it's time to recharge, it will automatically return to its base and resumes cleaning where it left off.
The elegant G30 has a few flaws. The iRobot Roomba 675 is more built, incurs lower recurring costs, charges faster and offers similar battery life while offering better performance on floors with no carpet and carpets with low pile. It also has a larger dust bin that doesn't need to be emptied as frequently and comes with the boundaries that restrict it from certain areas. The G30, however is less expensive and is much simpler to maintain. Its smaller dust container doesn't need emptying as often and is less prone to suffocating bulky material like cereal.