Top Black Friday and Cyber Monday Robot Vacuum Deals
Now is your chance to own a robotic vacuum. CNET's top-rated models are available for sale this Black Friday and Cyber Monday with savings of 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 automatically replenishes and self-empties its water tank.
1. Roomba j7+ iRobot from iRobot.
The Roomba J7+ is iRobot's smartest robot vacuum to date. Its most significant innovation is a camera-based obstacle detection system that makes use of built-in AI to detect objects like charging cords, shoes and the pet waste that the majority of other robots cannot avoid (and often go through). It's also the first robot to automatically send you a photo of the object it comes across to let you know to avoid it in the future.
The Combo J7+ is the most efficient robot mop we've ever tested. It cleans up dirt and spills quickly and leaves no trace of it was there. The iRobot application makes it simple to control. You can schedule cleanings and create Keep Out Zones to ensure that it doesn't sweep in areas you don’t would like. It's compatible with Alexa or Google Assistant so you can start it and stop it by voice.
Its design is a step above the competition, with a sleek top piece that appears more like a toy robotic than a loud, obnoxious one. The Clean Base Automatic Dirt Disposal System automatically empty, which is great for reducing your cleanup time.
In our tests the j7+ was quick to clean up dust, dirt and pet hair. The counter-rotating rubber brush roll kept the debris in one spot rather than sending it scattering across the floor. It even could capture sand and small gravel that other robots aren't able to do. It did all this without getting tangled in our pet's hair.
While it's not quite as smart as the $1,217 iRobot Roomba s9+ Auto-Emptying Vacuum, and it's not able to clean stairs, the J7+ is an excellent choice for those who require both mopping and a vacuum in their home. It's not too expensive and the iRobot App makes it simple to use.
While the iRobot Home app is very user-friendly, we've found it to be less reliable than other applications that use robotic cleaners. It can take a while to download updates, and it is sometimes difficult to determine if they are functioning until you actually witness them in action.
2. Roborock Q5+
If you're looking for a vacuum that does more than just clean floors, the best option is probably hybrid. This type of robot typically includes a built-in water tank which means they can vacuum and mop your home at the same time. They also have a number of additional features, including smart mapping, small obstacles avoidance, and even the capability to dry and wash mopping pads. The downside is that they can be pricey at full retail, but during Black Friday and Cyber Monday they often drop in price.
Roborock makes some of our top robot vacuums and the Q5+ isn't an exception. It's their cheapest auto-empty model, and while it's not equipped with 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 sacrifice a little to save some hundred dollars.
The Q5+ is remarkably soft when it comes to obstacles like table legs and walls. This makes it an excellent choice for homes that have many furniture pieces. It's also extremely thorough in getting rid of dust bunnies which is a problem where cheaper robot vacuums can really be a bit sloppy. The Q5+'s navigation system is superb, with only a few mishaps along walls or in corners.
Like other Roborock devices like the Q5+, the Q5+ can be controlled with the buttons on the device itself or through the Roborock app. The app allows you to start and stop cleaning. You can also set up schedules, create virtual barriers and no-go areas or alter your home map, or re-label rooms.
If you choose the Q5+ model, it comes with a new auto-emptying dock that's designed to make this robot easier to maintain. Installing it requires a screwdriver, however, once it's in place it is done without difficulty. It also has a large LCD display which is great to have when you're setting up schedules or altering settings. This feature isn't necessary for the majority of people, but it can help effectively keep the robot's maintenance schedules.
3. Narwal Freo X Ultra
The Freo X Ultra is a well-rounded robot vacuum and mop that's impressively clever in its vacuuming and mopping capabilities. Its design is among the best in the industry, but it's expensive.
Its base station looks good and hides it when not in use, and its size is relatively compact. But the station's main selling point is how it automates numerous tasks and functions that most other robots will leave to you. It can store clean and dirty water, it electrolyzes and heats the water (which most other robovacs require you to do), empties the dustbin after vacuuming, and keeps your robot clean and charged.
And its vacuuming is impressive and efficient, too. It's the only robovacs that I've tried that does an excellent job of cleaning up debris from unfinished floors, and it's not as loud as the more expensive Roomba 980 or iRobot 900 series.
The Freo X Ultra is not without faults, particularly when it comes navigation. Its LiDAR sensors and laser sensors aren't as reliable and reliable as other robovacs. This means it can get stuck or confused in certain areas or rooms in the house. It's also unable to climb stairs as well as other models and doesn't come with a dock that can create a cleaning area for carpets that are soft.
While it doesn't offer as much in the way of cleaning configuration options in its app, or as many shortcuts within the app as some other robovacs, the Freo X Ultra is still an excellent choice for those looking for a comprehensive robot vacuum and mop that's worth the price cost.
If you're looking to save money or aren't averse to the limitations of the robot, there are plenty of alternatives available. Many of the eufy models cost substantially less. The eufy Qrevo curv, for instance, is cheaper however it comes with many more features, like stair climbing and a full-function Dock, with the ability to provide a more thorough vacuuming experience on bare floors carpets with low pile, and even high-pile carpets.
4. Eufy RoboVac G30
Eufy, a Anker company, has a track record of making robot vacuums that strike the perfect balance between performance, features and price. The G30 Hybrid offers a powerful cleaning of hard and carpeted floors, as well as mopping capabilities at an affordable price. It's easy to set up simply by snapping one of the side brushes on, switch it on and plug in the charging dock. The app will guide you through the steps needed to connect your G30 to your Wi-Fi. robot vacuum cleaner for sale must be placed near an outlet and have enough space to move.
The G30 is small, 2.85 inches tall to be exact and can be placed under couches and other furniture with a low clearance. Its design is more subtle when compared to rival models. It has a sleek black finish and three buttons that are physical for Auto Cleaning start/pause (which scrubs a spot in a spiral pattern over two minutes), Recharge and Spot Cleaner. It is also possible to connect the G30 to Amazon Alexa or Google Home to perform cleaning that is not scheduled using voice commands.
The primary characteristic that makes the G30 apart from its competitors is the method it cleans. It makes use of an integrated map to create an image of the unmovable items in its path. It remembers the items it has cleaned and where it cannot access. It will return to the base to recharge, and then begins cleaning the area it left.
The elegant G30 has a few issues. The iRobot Roomba 675 is much better built, incurs lower recurring expenses, charges faster and offers similar battery life. It also offers better performance on bare floors and carpets with low pile. It also has a bigger dust bin that doesn't require to be empty as often and comes with an array of boundaries to restrict it from certain areas. The G30 is cheaper and easier to maintain. Its smaller dust container doesn't require as frequent emptying and is less prone to suffocating bulky materials such as cereal.