Top Black Friday and Cyber Monday Robot Vacuum Deals
If you've always wanted to purchase a robot vacuum, now is the time to get one. CNET's top-rated 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, with apps-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+ is iRobot's most intelligent robot vacuum to date. Its greatest breakthrough is its camera-based 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 slough through). It's the first robot to send you images of objects that it encounters, meaning you can instruct the robot to stay clear of it.
The Combo J7+ is the best robot mop that we have ever tested. It cleans up dirt and spills effortlessly and leaves no trace of it was there. The iRobot application makes it simple to control. It can schedule cleanings and create Keep Out Zones to ensure it doesn't clean in areas you don’t want. And it's compatible with Alexa and Google Assistant, so you can turn it on and off using your voice.
Its design is also a step above the competition with a sleek top piece that looks more like a toy robot than a loud, obnoxious one. Clean Base Automatic Dirt disposal System is also self-emptying which will cut down your cleaning time.
In our tests, we found that the j7+ swiftly removed dust, dirt, and pet hair. The rubber brushes that counter-rotate kept the debris in its place instead of scattering it across the floor. It even was able to capture sand and small gravel that other robots can't. And all of this without getting caught in our pet's shedding hair.
The j7+, though not as sophisticated as the Roomba S9, which costs $1,217+ Self-Emptying Vacuum from iRobot and cannot clean the stairs, is a good option for those who require both a vacuum and a mop. It's not expensive and the iRobot App makes it simple to use.
The iRobot Home App is easy to use, but we found it less reliable than other robotic cleaner apps. It can take a long time to download updates, and often it's hard to determine whether the update actually functioning until you've seen it in action.
2. Roborock Q5+
If you're looking for a vacuum that does more than simply clean floors, the best option is probably a hybrid. This kind of robot usually has a built-in water tank that allows them to vacuum and mop your house simultaneously. These bots also come with a variety of extra features, including smart mapping, small object avoidance, and the ability to wash and re-dry mopping pads. The negative is that they can be expensive when purchased at full retail price, but on Black Friday and Cyber Monday they are often reduced in price.
Roborock produces several of our top robotic vacuums, and the Q5+ does not perform to the standards. This is the cheapest model in their auto-empty line. While it may not include some of the premium features (like no-go areas and multi-story memories) but it's an excellent choice for those who are willing to make some compromises to save a few dollars.
The Q5+ is noticeable gentle around obstacles such as wall legs and table legs which makes it a good choice for homes with lots of furniture. It's also extremely thorough in getting rid of dust bunnies which is a place where many cheaper robot vacuums can really fall short. The navigation technology in the Q5+ is superb too, with very little misses in corners and along walls.
Like other Roborock devices like the Q5+, the Q5+ can be controlled using a few buttons on the device or via the Roborock app. The app allows you to start and stop cleanings. You can also set up schedules, create virtual barriers and no-go zones and alter your home map, or re-label rooms.
If you choose the Q5+ it includes a new auto-emptying dock that's designed to make this robot easier to maintain. It requires a screwdriver for install, but once in place the process of emptying the bin is easy. It has a large LCD screen which is helpful in setting up schedules and altering settings. This isn't a necessity for most people but it will help you keep the track of the maintenance intervals for your robot effortlessly.
3. Narwal Freo X Ultra
The Freo X Ultra robot vacuum and mop is a clever well-rounded mop and vacuum. It's capable of both mopping and vacuuming. Its design and functionality are some of the top available however it's expensive.
The base station is attractive and is easily hidden when not in use, and the size is quite compact. But the station's main selling point is how it automates many 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 you to perform this.
And its vacuuming is impressive as well. It's the few robovacs I've tested that does an excellent job of picking up debris on bare floors, and it's not nearly as loud as the more expensive Roomba 980 or iRobot 900 series.
The Freo X Ultra is not without flaws, especially in the area of navigation. Its laser and LiDAR sensors aren't as reliable and reliable as other robovacs, meaning it sometimes gets stuck or confused in certain areas of your home. It's not able to navigate stairs as well as some competitors, for instance and it doesn't have a dock that lets you to set up an exclusive cleaning zone for carpets that are soft.
The Freo X Ultra robot vacuum and mop is a great choice for those who want a vacuum robot that can do it all.
However, if you're looking to save some money, or just don't care about the limitations of this robotic there are many alternatives available, including a lot of eufy models for significantly less. The eufy Qrevo Curv, for instance is less expensive and offers an identical experience on the app with more features, including stair climbing, a full-function dock, and better overall vacuuming performance on bare floors and low and high-pile carpets.
4. Eufy RoboVac G30
Eufy, an Anker company is a long-standing leader of creating robot vacuums that strike a good balance between performance, features and price. The G30 Hybrid offers a powerful cleaning on hard and carpet flooring, and mopping capabilities at a reasonable price. It's easy to set it up, simply snap on one of the side brushes and then turn it on. Then plug in your charging dock. The app walks you through several steps to connect it to Wi-Fi, and 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 around but.
The G30 is tiny, 2.85 inches tall to be exact and will fit under many couches and other furniture with a low clearance. Its design is a little more modest than other models, and features a sleek black finish and three buttons that are physical: Auto Cleaning start/pause, Recharge, and Spot Cleaning (which scrubs an area in an arc for two minutes). You can also connect the G30 to Amazon Alexa or Google Home for voice commands to perform unscheduled cleaning.
The way that the G30 cleans is what differentiates it from its rivals. It makes use of a built-in map to create an image of the immovable objects in its path and then keeps track of what it has already cleaned and what it isn't able to access. It automatically returns to the base to recharge and continues cleaning where it left off.
robot vacuum cleaner sale has some flaws. The iRobot Roomba is built better and has lower recurring costs. It is faster to charge, has a similar battery life, and is more effective on bare floors or low-pile carpet. It also has a bigger dust bin that doesn't have to be empty as often and comes with the boundaries to restrict it from certain areas. The G30, on the other hand is more affordable and a lot simpler to maintain. Its smaller dust canister does not require emptying as often and it has less trouble with bulky material like cereal.