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Top Black Friday and Cyber Monday Robot Vacuum Deals
This is your time 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 offers strong pressure and smart mapping with apps-based no-go zones, and its 180-minute runtime is awe-inspiring. It also automatically refills and self vacuum-empties its water tank.
1. iRobot Roomba j7+
The Roomba J7+ is iRobot's most intelligent robot vacuum to date. The most significant advancement, however, is its camera-based obstacle-detection system. It makes use of AI to detect objects such as charging cables and shoes. It's also the first robot to automatically send you a photo of any object it encounters so you can tell it to avoid it in the future.
The Combo J7+ is the best cheap robot vacuum (flightgear.jpn.org) robot mop we have ever tested. It picks up dirt and spills effortlessly and leaves no trace of it was there. It's simple to control via the iRobot Home app which allows you to schedule cleaning and set up Keep Out Zones to make sure it doesn't sweep areas you do not want it to. And it's compatible with Alexa and Google Assistant, so you can control it from start to stop with your voice.
The design is also superior to the competition. It features a sleek, high-end piece that appears like an toy, not a loud and obnoxious robot. The Clean Base Automatic Dirt Disposal System self-empties which is great to reduce the time spent cleaning.
In our tests, we observed that the j7+ swiftly took away dirt, dust, and pet hair. The counter-rotating rubber brushes kept the debris in place instead of scattering it across the floor. It was able to collect sand, small gravel and even a little grit. Most robots can't accomplish this feat. And all this without getting caught in our pet's hair shedding.
The j7+, though not as intelligent as the $1,217 Roomba S9+ Self-Emptying Vacuum from iRobot and cannot clean the stairs, is a good option for those who want both mopping and vacuum. It's not expensive, and the iRobot app makes it very user-friendly.
While the iRobot Home app is very user-friendly however, we've found it to be less reliable than other apps that work with robotic cleaners. It can take a long time to download updates, and often it's difficult to tell if the update is actually working until you've seen it in the action.
2. Roborock Q5+
If you are looking for a robot vacuum cleaner that does more than simply clean your floors A hybrid is the ideal choice. These bots are equipped with a water tank, so they can mop and vacuum simultaneously. These bots also come with a variety of extra features, including smart vacuum mapping and small object avoidance and the possibility of washing and re-drying mopping pads. The negative is that they tend to be pricey at full retail price, but on Black Friday and Cyber Monday they usually drop in price.
Roborock is one of our top robot vacuum robot vacuums, and the Q5+ isn't an exception. It's the cheapest model in their auto-empty line. Although it doesn't have some of the more luxurious features (like no-go zones and multi-story memories) but it's an excellent choice for those who are willing to make a few compromises to save a few bucks.
The Q5+ is remarkably gentle when it comes down to obstacles like tables and walls. This makes it an excellent option for homes with a lot of furniture. It's also very thorough when it comes to cleaning up dust bunnies, which is a problem which many robot vacuums often fail. The Q5+'s navigation system is superb, with only a few mishaps on walls and corners.
The Q5+, as with other Roborock products can be controlled with a few buttons on the device or via the Roborock App. The app lets you start and stop cleaning. You can also set schedules, create virtual barriers and no-go zones, modify your home map or change the room's label.
If you opt for the Q5+, it ships with a new auto-empty dock that's designed specifically to make this robot easy to maintain. Installing it requires a screwdriver, but once in place emptying the bin can be done with relative ease. It also has an impressive LCD display, which is nice to have when setting up schedules or adjusting settings. This feature isn't required for most people however it can help you effectively keep track of the robot's maintenance schedules.
3. Narwal Freo X Ultra
The Freo X Ultra robot vacuum and mop is a sophisticated well-rounded mop and vacuum. It's capable of both mopping and vacuuming. Its design and function are among the best on the market - but it's also pricey.
Its base station looks good and is hidden when it's not in use, and its size is quite compact. But the station's biggest selling factor is its ability to automate numerous tasks and functions that most other robots leave to you. It can store dirty and clean water and electrolyze and heat the water. Most other robovacs will require you to do this.
Its vacuuming performance is also impressive. It's the few robot vacuums I've tried that does very well at cleaning up debris from unfinished 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 LiDAR sensors and laser sensors aren’t as reliable as other robot vacuums. This means it could get stuck or get confused in certain corners or rooms in the home. It also can't climb stairs like other models and isn't equipped with a dock that can create a cleaning area for plush carpets.
Although it doesn't have as much in the way of cleaning-related options in its app, or as many shortcuts within the app like other robovacs the Freo X Ultra is still an excellent choice for those looking for a comprehensive mop and robot vacuum that's worth the higher price cost.
If you're looking to save some money, or just don't care about the limitations of this robot there are many other great choices available, including a lot of eufy models for significantly less. The eufy Qrevo Curv, for instance, is cheaper and offers the same experience in the app, but with additional features such as the ability to climb stairs, a full-function dock, and superior overall performance when vacuuming floors and low and high-pile carpets.
4. eufy RoboVac G30
Eufy, a Anker company, has a track record of making robot vacuums that strike the right balance between performance, features and price. The G30 Hybrid offers a powerful cleaning of hard and carpet flooring, and a mopping function for a low cost. It's simple to set up, just snap on one of the side brush and then turn it on. Then connect the charging dock. The app takes you through the steps needed to connect to your Wi-Fi. After that, the G30 is ready to go. The dock must be placed close to an outlet that has plenty of room to move.
The G30 is tiny, 2.85 inches tall to be precise, which means it can be tucked away under couches and other low-clearance furniture. The design is more modest than other models, with sleek black finishes and three buttons that are physical that control Auto Cleaning, which can be paused or started. 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 to use voice commands to do routine cleaning tasks that are not scheduled.
The way in which the G30 cleans is what sets it apart from other models. It uses an integrated map to make an image of the unmovable items in its path. It remembers what it has already 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 isn't without its faults, though. The iRobot Roomba is more durable and has lower cost of operation. It charges faster, offers a similar battery life, and performs better on unfinished flooring or carpet with a low pile. It also has a larger dust bin that doesn't require to be emptied as often and comes with a set of boundaries that keep it away from certain areas. The G30 however, is more affordable and a lot easier to maintain. Its smaller container means it doesn't need to be emptied as frequently and has less trouble with bulky materials like cereal.
