Top Black Friday and Cyber Monday Robot Vacuum Deals
This is your chance to own a robot vacuum. CNET's top-rated models are available for sale this Black Friday and Cyber Monday and can save you up to 57%.
The Roborock Q7 Max is a powerful robot that is equipped with smart mapping and app-based no go zones. Its running time of 180 minutes is impressive. It also automatically refills and self-empties its water tank.
1. Roomba j7+ iRobot from iRobot.
The Roomba J7+ is iRobot's most advanced robot vacuum to date. Its most significant breakthrough is its camera-based obstacle detection system that uses built-in AI to detect objects like charging cords, shoes and the dreaded pet waste that many other robots are unable to avoid (and often slough through). It's also the first to automatically send you a photo of the object it comes across so you can tell it to avoid it in the future.
The Combo J7+ is the most effective mop-bot we've ever tested, removing spills and dirt effortlessly and leaving no trace that it was there. It's easy to control through the iRobot Home app, which allows you to schedule cleaning times and create Keep Out Zones so that it doesn't clean areas you do not want it to. It's also compatible with Alexa and Google Assistant, so you can start and stop it using your voice.
The design is also superior to the other models. It has a sleek, high-end piece that resembles a toy rather than an obnoxious and loud robot. Clean Base's Automatic Dirt removal System also self-empties, which will reduce your cleaning time.
In our tests, we discovered that the j7+ swiftly eliminated dirt, dust and hair from pets. The rubber brushes that counter-rotate kept the debris in its place instead of scattering it across the floor. It even was able to take small gravel and sand that other robots can't. It did all this without getting caught in our pet's hair.
While it's not quite as smart as the $1,217 Roomba s9+ Self-Emptying Robot Vacuum, which isn't able to clean stairs The J7+ is an excellent option for those who need mopping and a vacuum in their home. It's not expensive and the iRobot App makes it easy to use.
While the iRobot Home app is very user-friendly, we've found it to be less reliable than other apps that work with robotic cleaners. It can take some time to download updates, and it is sometimes difficult to determine whether they're working until you see them in action.
2. Roborock Q5+
If you are looking for a robot vacuum cleaner that can do more than simply clean your floors then a hybrid is the best choice. This kind of robot usually includes a built-in water tank which means they can mop and vacuum your home simultaneously. These bots also have various additional features such as smart mapping, 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 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 still an excellent choice if you're willing to sacrifice a little to save hundreds of dollars.
The Q5+ is notably soft around obstacles like table legs and walls, which makes it a good option for homes with a lot of furniture. It's also extremely thorough when it comes to getting rid of dust bunnies which is a problem which many robot vacuums be a bit sloppy. The Q5+'s navigation system is also superb, with only a few mishaps on walls and corners.
The Q5+, just like other Roborock products, can be controlled by a few buttons on the device or through the Roborock App. Through the app, you can start and stop cleanings and schedules, as well as create virtual barriers and no-go zones, and adjust your home map, or change the labels of rooms.
If you choose to purchase the Q5+ model, it ships with a new auto-empty dock specifically designed to make this machine easy to maintain. Installing it requires a screwdriver, but once in place emptying the bin can be done easily. It comes with a huge LCD screen, which is useful for setting up schedules or adjusting settings. This feature isn't essential for everyone, but it can help effectively keep track of the robot's maintenance schedules.
3. auto vacuum cleaner is a well-rounded robot vacuum and mop that's impressively smart in both its mopping and vacuuming capabilities. Its design and functionality are some of the most advanced available however, it's also expensive.
It's a tiny base station that looks great and is able to be concealed 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 leave to you. It stores clean and dirty water, it electrolyzes and heats the water (which the majority of other robots require you to do) and empty the dust bin after vacuuming, and helps keep your robot charged and clean.
Its vacuuming capabilities are impressive as well. It's the few robot vacuums I've tested that does very well at picking up debris on plain floors, and is not as loud as the more expensive Roomba 980 or iRobot the 900 series.
But the Freo X Ultra has its flaws, particularly when it comes to navigation. Its LiDAR sensors and laser sensors aren't as reliable and reliable as other robot vacuums. This means it can get stuck or confused in certain areas or rooms in the home. It's not able navigate stairs as well as competitors, for instance, and it doesn't have an dock that allows the user to set up a dedicated cleaning zone for plush carpets.
Although it doesn't provide as many in terms of cleaning-related options in its app, or as many in-app shortcuts like other robovacs the Freo X Ultra is still an excellent choice for those looking for an all-around great robot vacuum and mop that's worth the price cost.
If you're looking to save money or don't mind the limitations of the robot, there are plenty of other options on the market. A lot of eufy models are significantly less. The Eufy Qrevo curv, for example is less expensive, but offers more features, including the ability to climb stairs and a full-function Dock, with a better overall vacuuming experience on plain floors carpets with low pile as well as high-pile ones.
4. eufy RoboVac G30
Eufy is an Anker company that has a history of producing robot vacuums that offer the perfect combination of features, performance, and price. The G30 Hybrid offers a powerful cleaning of hard and carpeted flooring, and a mopping function at an affordable price. It's simple to set up, just connect one of the side brushes, turn it on and connect the charging dock. The app 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 enough space to allow it to move around, however.
The G30 is a tiny device, measuring 2.85 inches in height, which means it is able to be tucked away under couches and pieces of low-clearance furniture. Its design is a little more modest than other models, sporting sleek black finishes 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). It is also possible to connect the G30 to Amazon Alexa or Google Home to conduct cleaning without a schedule using voice commands.
The way that the G30 cleans is what separates it from its rivals. It makes use of an integrated map to draw an image of the immovable objects in its path. It remembers the items it has cleaned and where it cannot access. When it's time to recharge, it returns to its base, and then resumes cleaning where it left off.
The eufy G30 has a few issues. The iRobot Roomba 675 is more constructed, has lower recurring costs, charges more quickly and has the same battery life. It also offers better performance on floors with no carpet and carpets with low pile. It also has a bigger dust bin that doesn't require to be emptied as often and comes with the boundary strips to keep it away from certain areas. The G30 is cheaper and easier to maintain. Its smaller container means it doesn't need to be emptied as often and it's less difficulty handling bulky products such as cereal.