Top Black Friday and Cyber Monday Robot Vacuum Deals
If you've always wanted to get a robot vacuum, now is the time. CNET's top-rated models will be on sale for Black Friday and Cyber Monday, with discounts up to 57%.
The Roborock Q7 Max offers strong pressure and smart mapping using app-based no-go zones, and its 180-minute runtime is impressive. It also self-empties and automatically refills its water tank.
1. Roomba j7+ from iRobot
The Roomba J7+, IRobot's smartest robot to date, is the Roomba j7+. Its greatest advancement is an obstacle detection system that utilizes built-in AI to detect objects such as charging cords, shoes and the dreaded pet waste that many other robots are unable to avoid (and often plough right through). It's the first robot to provide you with a picture of an object that it encounters, so that you can instruct the robot to avoid it.
The Combo J7+ is the best robot vacuum for vinyl plank floors robot mop we have ever tested. It picks up dirt and spills easily and leaves no trace of it was there. It's easy to control through the iRobot Home app, which allows you to schedule cleaning and set up Keep Out Zones so that it doesn't sweep areas you don't want it to. It's compatible with Alexa or Google Assistant so you can start it and stop it with a voice.
The design is also superior to the other models. It has a sleek, top piece that resembles a toy rather than the loud and annoying robot. Clean Base's automatic hoover robot Dirt Disposal System is also self-emptying which will cut down your cleaning time.
In our tests, we observed that the j7+ was quick to eliminated dirt, dust and hair from pets. The counter-rotating rubber brush roll kept the debris in one place rather than sending it scattering around the floor. It even was able to catch small gravel and sand, which most other robots aren't able to do. And it did all of this without getting tangled up in our pet's shedding hair.
The j7+, although not as sophisticated as the $1,217 Roomba S9+ Self-Emptying Vacuum from iRobot, and can't clean the stairs, it's an excellent choice for those who want both mopping and vacuum. It's not too expensive, and the iRobot app makes it very user-friendly to use.
The iRobot Home App is easy to use, but we found it less reliable as other robotic bot cleaner apps. It can take some time to download updates, and it's sometimes difficult to know whether they're functioning until you actually witness them in action.
2. Roborock Q5+
When you're looking for an automated vacuum cleaner that can do more than just clean floors, the best choice is probably a hybrid. This category of bots typically has a built-in water tank which means they can vacuum and mop your home at the same time. These bots also have various additional features such as smart mapping, small object avoidance, and the ability to wash and re-dry mopping pads. They are expensive at full retail but often are reduced on Black Friday or Cyber Monday.
Roborock produces several of our top robotic vacuums and the Q5+ doesn't disappoint. It's 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 choice when you're willing to compromise to save a few dollars.
The Q5+ is remarkably soft when it comes to obstacles like table legs and walls. This makes it a great choice for homes that have many furniture pieces. It's also very thorough when it comes to cleaning dust bunnies, which is a place where many cheaper robot vacuums fail. The navigation technology in the Q5+ is fantastic as well, with only a few missing in corners and along walls.
The Q5+, as with other Roborock products can be controlled via just a few 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 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, which was specifically designed to make this machine easy to maintain. Installing it requires a screwdriver, but once it's installed, emptying the bin can be accomplished without difficulty. It also features a large LCD display that is great to have when you're creating schedules or changing settings. This isn't a necessity for everyone, but it's one that can aid in keeping the track of the maintenance intervals for your robot easily.
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 both vacuuming and mopping. Its design is among the top in the market however, it's costly.
It's a small base station that looks stunning and is easily hidden when not in use. But the station's main selling feature is the way it automatizes various tasks and functions that most other robots leave to you. It stores clean and dirty water, electrolyzes and heats the water (which most other robovacs require you to do) and empty the dust bin after vacuuming, and ensures that your robot clean and charged.
Its vacuuming capabilities are impressive and efficient, too. It's the only robovac that I've tried that does well at picking up debris from bare floors. And it's not as loud as the more expensive Roomba 900 series or iRobot 980.
However, the Freo X Ultra has its flaws, particularly in terms of navigation. The laser and LiDAR sensors aren't as reliable as other robovacs. This means it is sometimes stuck or confused in certain rooms or corners of the home. It also can't climb stairs like other models and isn't equipped with a dock that can create a cleaning zone for carpets that are soft.
The Freo X Ultra robot vacuum and mop is an excellent option for those looking for an automated vacuum that can do it all.
However, if you're looking to save some cash or don't want to think about the limitations of this machine There are many alternatives available, including a lot of eufy models priced substantially less. The eufy Qrevo Curv, for instance is less expensive and provides an identical experience on the app with more features, including stair climbing, a full-function dock, and better overall performance when vacuuming floors as well as high- and low-pile carpets.
4. Eufy RoboVac G30
eufy, an Anker company is a long-standing leader of creating robot vacuums that strike the perfect balance between features, performance and price. The G30 Hybrid is no different, offering a capable cleaning of hard floors and carpets and mopping function too at a price that is affordable robot vacuum. It's simple to set up, just snap on one of the side brush and turn it on, then connect your charging dock. The app will guide you through the steps to connect your G30 to your Wi-Fi. The dock will need to be located near an outlet with enough space to move.
The G30 is small, 2.85 inches tall to be precise, which means it can be tucked away under couches and other low-clearance furniture. Its design is less flashy than some of the rival models, and features a sleek black finish and three buttons that are physical that control Auto Cleaning, which can be paused or started. Recharge and Spot Clean (which scrubs a space in an arc for two minutes). You can also connect the G30 with Amazon Alexa or Google Home to use voice commands to do unscheduled cleaning.
The primary feature that makes the G30 above the rest is the method it cleans. It makes use of an integrated map to make an image of the unmovable objects in its path. It remembers what it has already cleaned and what it is unable to access. If it requires a recharge, it will automatically return to its base, and then resumes cleaning where it began.
The elegant G30 has a few flaws. The iRobot Roomba 675 is better built, incurs lower recurring costs, is charged more quickly and has the same battery life while offering better performance on bare floors and carpets with low pile. It also has a larger dust bin that doesn't need to be empty as often and comes with a set of boundaries that ensure it isn't in certain areas. The G30, on the other hand is less expensive and is much simpler to maintain. Its smaller size means that it doesn't have to be empty as often and has less difficulty handling bulky products such as cereal.