Robot Vacuum Deals: A Simple Definition

Top Black Friday and Cyber Monday Robot Vacuum Deals

If you've ever wanted to buy a robot vacuum now is the time. CNET's top models are on sale this Black Friday and Cyber Monday and can save you up to 57%..

The Roborock Q7 Max offers strong pressure and smart mapping using apps-based no-go zones, and its 180-minute runtime is impressive. It also automatically replenishes and self-empties its water tank.

1. Roomba j7+ from iRobot

The Roomba j7+ is iRobot's most advanced robot vacuum to date. Its biggest advancement, however, is its camera-based obstacle detection system. It uses AI to recognize objects such as charging cables and shoes. It's also the first to automatically send you a picture of an object it encounters so you can tell it to avoid it in the future.

The Combo j7+ is also the most efficient mop robot we've ever tested, removing spills and dirt with ease while leaving no trace it was there. The iRobot app makes it easy to control. You can schedule cleanings, and also create Keep Out Zones so that it doesn't clean in areas that you don't wish to. It's compatible with Alexa or Google Assistant so you can start it and stop it with a voice.

The design is also superior to the competition. It has a sleek, high-end piece that resembles toys rather than a loud and obnoxious robot hoover. Clean Base's Automatic Dirt removal It also self-empties which can cut down on cleaning 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 location instead of scattering it across the floor. It even was able to take small gravel and sand, which most other robots couldn't do. It did all this without getting tangled in our pet's hair.

The j7+, though not as smart as the $1,217 Roomba S9and Self-Emptying Vacuum Robot from iRobot and cannot clean the stairs, is still an option for those who need both mopping and vacuum. It's not expensive, and the iRobot app makes it very user-friendly.

The iRobot Home App is easy to use, but we found it less reliable as other robotic cleaner apps. It can take a long time to download updates, and at times it's difficult to know whether the update is working until you've seen it in action.

2. Roborock Q5+

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

Roborock produces several of our top robotic vacuums, and the Q5+ does not disappoint. This is their least expensive auto-empty model. While it lacks some of the 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 bit to save hundreds of dollars.

The Q5+ is noticeable gentle around obstacles like table legs and walls which makes it an excellent option for homes with a lot of furniture. It's also very thorough in cleaning up dust bunnies. This is a place where most robot vacuums of lower quality fall short. The Q5+'s navigation is excellent, with few misses on walls and corners.

Like other Roborock devices as well, the Q5+ can be controlled using a handful of buttons on the device itself or through the Roborock app. The app lets you start and stop cleaning, set schedules, create virtual barriers and no-go zones and alter your home map or change the labels of rooms.

If you opt for the Q5+, it comes with a brand new auto-empty dock, which was designed specifically to make this robot simple to maintain. It requires a screwdriver to install, but once it's installed, the process of emptying the bin is relatively easy. It also comes with an impressive LCD display which is great to have when you're creating schedules or changing settings. This isn't a necessity for most people however it can assist you in keeping track of the intervals between maintenance for your robot effortlessly.

3. Narwal Freo X Ultra

The Freo X Ultra is a well-rounded robot mop and vacuum that's astonishingly intelligent in its mopping and vacuuming capabilities. Its design and features are some of the top available however, it's also expensive.

The base station looks nice and is hidden when it's not in use, and the size is relatively compact. But the station's main selling factor is its ability to automate various tasks and functions that most other robots leave up to you. It can keep clean and dirty water, and then electrolyze and heat the water. Most other robovacs will require you to do this.

Its vacuuming performance is quite impressive, too. It's the few robot cleaner amazon vacuums I've tested that do very well at cleaning up debris from plain floors, and is not as loud as the more expensive Roomba 980 or iRobot the 900 series.

The Freo X Ultra is not without faults, particularly in the area of navigation. Its LiDAR sensors and laser sensors aren’t as reliable as other robot vacuums. This means that it can get stuck or confused in certain areas or rooms in the home. It can't climb stairs as well as competitors, and doesn't come with a dock that lets you to set up a dedicated cleaning zone for plush carpets.

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

If you're looking for a way to save money or aren't averse to the limitations of the robot, there are plenty of other options on the market. A lot of eufy models are substantially less. The Eufy Qrevo curv, for example is less expensive however it comes with more features, such as the ability to climb stairs and a full-function Dock, which provides the ability to provide a more thorough vacuuming experience on plain floors carpets, low-pile carpets as well as high-pile ones.

4. eufy RoboVac G30

eufy, an Anker company, has a track record of making robot vacuums that strike the perfect balance between performance, features and price. The G30 Hybrid is no different and offers a powerful cleaning of hard floors and mopping, carpets and other surfaces at a reasonable price. It's simple to set up, simply connect one of the side brushes and turn it on, then connect the charging dock. The app takes you through several steps to connect it to Wi-Fi, and the G30 is ready to go. The dock should be placed near an outlet and have plenty of room to move.

The G30 is tiny, 2.85 inches tall to be precise It will fit under many couches and other low-clearance furniture. Its design is more subtle compared to some rival models. It features a sleek black finish with three physical buttons for Auto Cleaning start/pause (which scrubs the area in a spiral fashion 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 way the G30 cleans is what sets it apart from its competitors. It uses a built-in map to create an image of the immovable objects it encounters, remembering what it's already cleaned and where it can't access. It will return to the base to recharge, and then begins cleaning where it left off.

The sleek G30 has a few issues. The iRobot Roomba is better built and has lower recurring costs. It charges faster, has similar battery life and is more effective on bare flooring or carpet with a low pile. It comes with a larger dust bin, which does not require more emptying. It also comes with border strips that block it from certain areas. The G30 however is less expensive and a lot easier to maintain. Its smaller dust canister doesn't require as frequent emptying and it has less trouble with bulky materials like cereal.