20 Fun Facts About Robot Vacuum Deals

Top Black Friday and Cyber Monday Robot Vacuum Deals

If you've always wanted to purchase a robot vacuum, now's your chance. 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 vacuum ebay to date, is the Roomba J7+. Its biggest advancement, however, is its camera-based obstacle detection system. It makes use of AI to identify objects such as charging cords and shoes. It's also the first robot to automatically send you photos of any object it encounters so that you can tell it to avoid it in the future.

The Combo J7+ is the best robot mop we have ever tested. It cleans up dirt and spills effortlessly, leaving no trace that it was there. It's easy to control using the iRobot Home app that allows you to schedule cleaning times and create Keep Out Zones to ensure it doesn't vacuum areas you don't want it to. It's compatible with Alexa or Google Assistant so you can start it and stop it by voice.

The design is also superior to the competition. It has a sleek, top piece that resembles a toy rather than a loud and obnoxious robot. Clean Base's Automatic Dirt Disposal System also self-empties, which will cut down your cleaning time.

In our tests, we found that the j7+ swiftly removed dust, dirt, and pet hair. The counter-rotating rubber brushes kept the debris in one place instead of scattering it around the floor. It was able to capture small gravel, sand and even a tiny bit of grit. The majority of robots cannot achieve this feat. And all of this without getting caught in our pet's shedding hair.

The j7+, while not as sophisticated as the Roomba S9, which costs $1,217+ Self-Emptying Vacuum Robot from iRobot, and it isn't able to clean the stairs, it's an excellent choice for those who want both mopping and vacuum. It's not expensive and the iRobot App makes it easy to use.

Although the iRobot Home app is very easy to use however, we've found it to be less reliable than other applications that use robotic cleaners. It can take some time to download updates, and it's sometimes difficult to tell whether they're working until you actually see them in action.

2. Roborock Q5+

If you're looking to purchase an automated vacuum cleaner that can do more than just clean floors, the most effective option is likely to be one that is a hybrid. These robots come with a water tank, so they can vacuum and mop at the same time. These bots also have various additional features such as smart mapping, small object avoidance, and the possibility of washing and re-drying mopping pads. The downside is that they can be expensive at retail, but on Black Friday and Cyber Monday they are often reduced in price.

Roborock produces some of our most loved robotic floor scrubber vacuums, and the Q5+ does not fail to impress. It's their most affordable auto-empty model. While it lacks some of the premium features found on higher-end models (like no-go zones and multi-story memory) it's a great option if you're willing sacrifice a little to save a few hundred dollars.

The Q5+ is noticeable soft around obstacles like tables and walls and walls, which makes it a good option for homes with a lot of furniture. It's also extremely thorough in cleaning up dust bunnies. This is a place where many cheaper robot vacuums fall short. The Q5+'s navigation is excellent, with few misses along walls or in corners.

The Q5+, just like other Roborock products can be controlled via only a few buttons on your device or via the Roborock App. The app allows you to start and stop cleaning. You can also set schedules, design virtual barriers and no-go zones or alter your home map, or change the room's label.

If you choose to purchase the Q5+ model, it comes with a new auto-empty dock, which was designed specifically to make this robot easy to maintain. It requires a screwdriver for install, but once installed, the process of emptying the bin is relatively simple. It features a large LCD screen that is very useful in setting up schedules and adjusting settings. This isn't an essential feature for most people but it can aid in keeping the track of the maintenance intervals for your robot effortlessly.

3. Narwal Freo X Ultra

The Freo X Ultra is a well-rounded robot mop and vacuum that's incredibly intelligent in its mopping and vacuuming capabilities. Its design and functionality are some of the most advanced available however it's expensive.

The base station is attractive and hides it when not in use, and the size is quite compact. But the station's biggest selling factor is its ability to automate various tasks and functions that other robots leave up to you. It can store clean and dirty water, and then electrolyze and heat the water. Most other robovacs will require you to perform this.

Its vacuuming capabilities are also impressive. 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 expensive Roomba 900 series or iRobot 980.

The Freo X Ultra is not without flaws, especially when it comes navigation. Its LiDAR sensors and laser sensors aren’t as reliable as other robotvacs. This means it could get stuck or confused in certain corners or rooms in the home. It's also not able to climb stairs like other models and doesn't come with a dock to create a clean zone for plush carpets.

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

If you're looking to save money or simply don't care about the limitations of this robotic there are many other great choices available which include a variety of eufy models that cost considerably less. The Eufy Qrevo Curv, for instance is less expensive and provides a similar in-app experience with additional features such as stair climbing, a full-function dock, and a better overall performance when vacuuming floors and low and high-pile carpets.

4. Eufy RoboVac G30

eufy is an Anker company with a long history of creating robot vacuums that have the right combination of performance, features, and price. The G30 Hybrid offers a powerful cleaning on hard and carpet flooring, and a mopping function at a reasonable price. It's simple to set up, just connect one of the side brush, turn it on and plug in your charging dock. The app will guide you through the steps to connect your G30 to your Wi-Fi. The dock must be located near an outlet with plenty of space to move.

The G30 is a tiny device that measures 2.85 inches in height, meaning it is able to fit under most couches and low-clearance pieces of furniture. Its design isn't as ostentatious when compared to rival models. It has a sleek black finish with three physical buttons for Auto Cleaning start/pause (which scrubs a spot in a spiral fashion over two minutes) Recharge and Spot Cleaner. It is also possible to connect the G30 to amazon robot vacuum Alexa or Google Home to do unscheduled cleaning with voice commands.

The most important characteristic that distinguishes the G30 above the rest is the way it cleans. It makes use of an integrated map to make an image of the immovable items that are in its path. It keeps track of what it has already cleaned and what it is unable to access. It then returns to the base to recharge, and then begins cleaning where it left off.

The elegant G30 has a few issues. The iRobot Roomba 675 is better constructed, has lower recurring costs, charges more quickly and has the same battery life. It also offers superior performance on floors that are unfinished and low-pile carpet. It comes with a larger dust bin, which does not require more emptying. It also has boundary strips that keep it from certain areas. The G30, however, is more affordable and much more manageable to maintain. Its smaller dust canister doesn't require as frequent emptying and is less prone to suffocating bulky material such as cereal.