Top Black Friday and Cyber Monday Robot Vacuum Deals
This is your time to own a robotic vacuum. CNET's best-rated models will be available during Black Friday and Cyber Monday, with discounts up to 57%.
The Roborock Q7 Max is a powerful robot that has smart mapping and app-based no-go zones. Its 180-minute running time 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 breakthrough is its camera-based obstacle detection system that uses built-in AI to detect objects such as charging cords, shoes and the dreaded pet waste that most other robots can't avoid (and often plough right through). It's the first robot to provide you with pictures of the objects that it encounters, meaning you can tell the robot to avoid it.
The Combo J7+ is the best robot to mop we've ever tested, removing spills and dirt with ease and leaving no trace that it was there. The iRobot app makes it easy to control. It can schedule cleanings and even create Keep Out Zones so that it doesn't sweep in areas you don’t want. It's compatible with Alexa or Google Assistant so you can start and stop it by voice.
The design is also better than the competition. It features a sleek, top piece that resembles toys rather than the loud and annoying robot. Clean Base Automatic Dirt disposal System also self-empties, which will reduce your cleaning time.
In our tests, we found that the j7+ was quick to removed dust, dirt, and pet hair. Its counter-rotating rubber brush rolls kept the debris in one spot rather than sending it scattering across the floor. It even managed to capture sand and small gravel which other robots aren't able to do. It did all without getting caught up in our pet's hair.
Although it's not as sophisticated as the $1,217 iRobot Roomba s9+ Self-Emptying Robot Vacuum, and it's not able to clean stairs, the j7+ is still an excellent choice for those who need both mopping and a vac in their home. It's not expensive and the iRobot App makes it simple to use.
Although the iRobot Home app is very user-friendly however, we've found it to be less reliable than other applications that use robotic cleaners. It can take a long time to download updates, and often it's difficult to tell whether the update actually functioning until you've seen it in action.
2. Roborock Q5+
When you're looking for an automated vacuum cleaner that can do more than simply clean floors, the most effective option is likely to be hybrid. This kind of robot usually comes with a built-in tank for water which means they can vacuum and mop your house simultaneously. They also come with various additional features, including smart mapping, small object avoidance, and the capability to wash and dry mopping pads. The downside is that they tend to be expensive when purchased at full retail, but on Black Friday and Cyber Monday they often drop in price.
Roborock is the manufacturer of some of our favorite robotic vacuums, and the Q5+ is no exception. perform to the standards. This is the cheapest model of their auto-empty line. Although robot vacuum cleaner sale might not have some of the more premium features (like no-go zones and multi-story memories), it's still a great choice if you are willing to make a few compromises to save a few dollars.
The Q5+ is noticeably gentle around obstacles such as tables and walls which makes it a great choice for homes with lots of furniture. It is also very thorough in removing dust bunnies. This is a area where most robot vacuums of lower quality do not excel in. The Q5+'s navigation is top-quality, with a few misses along walls and in corners.
Like other Roborock devices like the Q5+, the Q5+ can be controlled by a handful of buttons on the device itself or via the Roborock app. The app allows you to start and stop cleanings. You can also set schedules, design virtual barriers and no-go areas or modify your home map or re-label rooms.
If you select the Q5+ model, it comes with a brand new auto-emptying dock that's designed to make the robot easier to maintain. Installing it requires a screwdriver, however, once it's in place emptying the bin can be done without difficulty. It also features an impressive LCD display which is great to have when you're setting up schedules or altering settings. This feature isn't required for the majority of people, but it can help easily keep track of 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 intelligent in its vacuuming and mopping capabilities. Its design and functionality are among the most advanced available - but it's also pricey.
It's a small base station that looks beautiful and is able to be concealed when not in use. But the station's main selling feature is the way it automatizes many tasks and functions that other robots leave to you. It can keep clean and dirty water and also electrolyze and warm the water. Most other robovacs will require you to do this.
Its vacuuming performance is quite impressive as well. It's the only robovacs that I've tested that does very well at picking up debris on unfinished floors, and it's not nearly as loud as the more expensive Roomba 980 or iRobot 900 series.
The Freo X Ultra is not free of faults, especially in the area of 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 areas or rooms of the house. It's not able navigate stairs as well as competitors, and it doesn't have a dock that lets you to create an area for cleaning that is specifically designed for carpets that are soft.
Although it doesn't provide as many in terms of cleaning-related options in its app or as many shortcuts in the app as some other robovacs, the Freo X Ultra is still an excellent choice for those looking for an all-around great mop and vacuum cleaner that's worth the premium price price.
If you're looking for a way to save money or don't mind the limitations of the robot, there are other options on the market. A lot of eufy models are significantly less. The Eufy Qrevo curv, for example is less expensive and has more features, such as stairs and a fully-function Dock, that provides a better overall vacuuming experience on bare floors carpets with low pile and even high-pile carpets.
4. Eufy RoboVac G30
Eufy is an Anker company that has an established track record of making robot vacuums that have the right combination of performance, features, and price. The G30 Hybrid is no different, offering a capable cleaning of hard floors as well as carpets and mopping function too at an affordable price point. It's simple to set up, simply attach one of the side brush, turn it on and connect your charging dock. robot vacuum cleaner for sale will guide you through the steps required to connect your G30 to your Wi-Fi. You'll need to place the dock near an electrical outlet and plenty of room for it to move around, however.
The G30 is a compact device that measures 2.85 inches in height, meaning it will be tucked away under couches and pieces of low-clearance furniture. Its design is less ostentatious compared to some rival models. It is sleek with a black finish with three physical buttons for Auto Cleaning start/pause (which scrubs the area in a spiral pattern over two minutes), Recharge, and Spot Cleaner. You can also connect the G30 to Amazon Alexa or Google Home to do unscheduled cleaning with voice commands.
The main characteristic that distinguishes the G30 above the rest is the way it cleans. It uses a built-in map to create an image of immovable objects it encounters while retaining what it's cleaned and what it isn't able to access. It then returns to the base to recharge and continues cleaning where it left off.
The elegant G30 has its flaws, though. The iRobot Roomba is more durable and has lower monthly costs. It is faster to charge, has similar battery life and is more effective on bare carpet or floors with low pile. It comes with a larger dust bin, which doesn't require as much emptying. It also comes with boundary strips that keep it from certain areas. The G30 is less expensive and easier to maintain. Its smaller dust container doesn't require as frequent emptying and is less prone to suffocating heavy materials such as cereal.