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Top Black Friday and Cyber Monday Robot Vacuum Deals

If you've always wanted to buy a robot vacuum now's your chance. CNET's best-rated models will be on sale during Black Friday and Cyber Monday with discounts of up to 57%.

The Roborock Q7 Max is a powerful robot that has smart mapping and app-based no-go zones. Its run time of 180 minutes is impressive. It also self-empties and refills its water tank.

1. Roomba j7+ iRobot from iRobot.

The Roomba J7+, iRobot's smartest robot to date, is the Roomba J7+. The most significant innovation, however, is its camera-based obstacle-detection technology. It uses AI to recognize objects like charging cords and shoes. 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 that we have ever tested. It removes 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 create Keep Out Zones to ensure it doesn't sweep in areas you don’t want. It's compatible with Alexa or Google Assistant so you can start it and stop it with a voice.

Its design is superior to the rest with a sleek top piece that looks more like a toy robotic than a loud, obnoxious one. And the Clean Base Automatic Dirt Disposal System self-empties which is great to reduce the time spent cleaning.

In our tests, the j7+ was quick to clean up dust dirt, pet hair and even pet hair. The counter-rotating rubber brushes kept the debris in one location rather than sending it scattering all over the floor. It was able to capture small gravel, sand and even a bit of grit. Most robots can't do this. It did all this without getting tangled in our pet's hair.

The j7+, while not as sophisticated as the $1,217 Roomba S9and Self-Emptying Vacuum Robot from iRobot, and it cannot clean the stairs, is an option for those who require both mopping and a vacuum. It's not costly and the iRobot App makes it simple to use.

The iRobot Home App is easy to use, but we found it less reliable as other robotic cleaner apps. It can take some time to download updates, and at times it's hard to determine if the update is actually working until you see it in action.

2. Roborock Q5+

If you want a robot vacuum cleaner that can do more than just clean your floors A hybrid is the best option. This kind of robot usually has a built-in water tank which means they can vacuum and mop your home simultaneously. These bots also have various additional features, including smart mapping and small object avoidance and the ability to wash and re-dry mopping pads. The disadvantage is that they can be pricey at full retail, but during Black Friday and Cyber Monday they are often reduced in price.

Roborock produces several of our top robotic vacuums, and the Q5+ does not fail to impress. This is their least expensive auto-empty model. While it lacks some of the premium features that are found on more expensive models (like no-go zones and multi-story memory) it's still a great option if you're willing compromise a bit in order to save hundreds of dollars.

The Q5+ is noticeable gentle around obstacles like tables and walls which makes it a good choice for homes with lots of furniture. It's also very thorough when it comes to getting rid of dust bunnies which is an area where many cheaper robot vacuums often be a bit sloppy. The Q5+'s navigation system is also superb, with only a few mishaps along walls or in corners.


Like other Roborock devices as well, the Q5+ can be controlled using a few buttons on the device or via the Roborock app. With the app you can start and stop cleaning or schedules, establish virtual barriers and no-go zones, and adjust your home map, or change the labels of rooms.

If you opt for the Q5+, it ships with a new auto-empty dock, which was specifically designed to make this robot easy to maintain. Installing it requires a screwdriver, but once in place, emptying the bin is done easily. It also features an impressive LCD display that is great to have when you're creating schedules or changing settings. This feature isn't necessary for the majority of people, however it can help you easily 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 incredibly clever in its vacuuming and mopping capabilities. Its design is one of the top in the market, but it's expensive.

It's a small base station that looks stunning and can be hidden when not in use. The primary selling point of the station is the fact that it automates a variety of tasks, functions, and chores that other robots would leave to you. It can store clean and dirty water, 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 fully charged and clean.

And robot vacuum cleaner best buy vacuuming is impressive and efficient, too. It's the only robovac that I've tested that does well at picking up dirt from floors that aren't. It's also not as loud as the more expensive Roomba 900 series or iRobot 980.

However, the Freo X Ultra has its faults, especially when it comes to navigation. Its LiDAR sensors and laser sensors aren't as reliable and reliable as other robotvacs. This means that it can get stuck or get confused in certain corners or rooms in the home. It can't navigate stairs as well as competitors,, and it doesn't have a dock that allows you to set up an area for cleaning that is specifically designed for plush carpets.

The Freo X Ultra robot vacuum and mop is a great choice for those who want a vacuum robot that can do it all.

If you're looking to cut costs or don't mind the limitations of the robot, there are other options available. A lot of eufy models are considerably less. The eufy Qrevo Curv, for instance is less expensive and offers an identical experience on the app with more features like stairs, a fully-function dock, and a better overall performance when vacuuming floors as well as high- and low-pile carpets.

4. eufy RoboVac G30

eufy is an Anker company with an established track record of making robot vacuums that have the right combination of features, performance, and price. The G30 Hybrid is no different and offers a powerful cleaning of hard floors as well as carpets and mopping function too at an affordable price point. It's easy to set up, simply attach one of the side brushes and then turn it on. Then plug in your charging dock. The app takes you through the steps needed to connect it to your Wi-Fi and then the G30 is ready to go. It is recommended to keep the dock near an outlet for power and plenty of room to allow it to move, however.

The G30 is small, 2.85 inches tall to be precise, which means it will fit under many couches and other low-clearance furniture. Its design is a little less ostentatious than some rival models, with sleek black finish and three physical buttons: Auto Cleaning start/pause, Recharge and Spot Cleaning (which scrubs an area 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 its rivals. It uses a built-in mapping to create an image of the non-movable objects that are in its path while retaining what it's cleaned and the areas it's not able to access. When it needs to recharge, it automatically returns to its base and resumes cleaning from where it began.

The elegant G30 has its flaws, though. The iRobot Roomba is better built and has lower recurring costs. It charges faster, offers a similar battery life, and is more effective on bare floors or low-pile carpet. It comes with a larger dust bin that doesn't require more emptying. It also comes with boundary strips that keep it from certain areas. The G30 however, is more affordable and a lot easier to maintain. Its smaller dust container doesn't require as frequent emptying and it struggles less with bulky materials like cereal.

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Pub: 24 Dec 2024 21:42 UTC
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