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Top Black Friday and Cyber Monday Robot Vacuum Deals

If you've ever wanted to get a robot vacuum, now's your chance. CNET's top models are on sale this Black Friday and Cyber Monday with savings of up to 57%..

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

1. Roomba j7+ from iRobot

The Roomba j7+ is iRobot's smartest robot vacuum to date. Its greatest advancement is an 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 the first robot to provide you with pictures of the objects that it encounters, so that you can tell the robot to stay clear of it.

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

Its design is a step above the competition with a sleek top robot vacuum piece that looks more like a toy robot than a loud, obnoxious one. And the Clean Base automated vacuum cleaner Dirt Disposal System self-empties, which is great for reducing your cleanup time.

In our tests, the j7+ was quick to pick up and remove dust dirt, pet hair and other particles. The counter-rotating rubber brush roll kept the debris in one spot instead of scattering it around the floor robot. It was able to collect small pieces of gravel, sand, and even a tiny bit of grit. Most robots can't do this. It did without getting caught up in our pet's hair.

The j7+, while not as smart as the $1,217 Roomba S9+ Self-Emptying Vacuum Robot from iRobot and can't clean the stairs, is still an excellent choice for those who require both mopping and vacuum. It's not too expensive and the iRobot App makes it simple to use.

The iRobot Home App is easy to use, but we found it less reliable than other robotic cleaner apps. It can take a while to download updates and it can be difficult to determine whether they're working until you actually see them in action.

2. Roborock Q5+

If you are looking for a robot vacuum cleaner that can do more than simply clean your floors, a hybrid is the best robot vacuum cleaner option. These machines are equipped with a tank of water so they can vacuum and mop at the same time. They also have a range of extra features, including smart mapping, small obstacles avoidance, and even the capability to dry and wash mopping pads. The negative is that they can be expensive at retail price, but on Black Friday and Cyber Monday they usually drop in price.

Roborock is one of our top robot vacuums, and the Q5+ isn't an exception. It's their cheapest auto-empty model, and although it doesn't have certain features that are found on more expensive models (like no-go zones and multi-story memory) it's a great choice if you're willing to sacrifice a little to save a few hundred dollars.

The Q5+ is extremely soft when it comes to obstacles like table legs and walls. This makes it an excellent choice for homes that have a lot of furniture. It's also extremely thorough in cleaning dust bunnies, which is a place which many robot vacuums often fail. The technology used to navigate in the Q5+ is superb too, with very little misses in corners and along walls.

The Q5+, just like other Roborock products can be controlled with 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, create virtual barrier and no-go areas or adjust your home map, or change the room's label.

If you opt for the Q5+ it includes a new auto-emptying dock, designed to make this robot easier to maintain. It requires a screwdriver install, but once in place, emptying the bin is easy. It also comes with an impressive LCD display, which is nice to have when you're setting up schedules or adjusting settings. This isn't an essential feature for most people however it will assist you in keeping track of the intervals between maintenance for your robot effortlessly.

3. Narwal Freo X Ultra

The Freo X Ultra robot vacuum and mop is a clever, well-rounded vacuum and mop. It's capable of both vacuuming and mopping. Its design and features are some of the most advanced available however, it's also expensive.

It's a small base station that looks stunning and can be hidden when not in use. But the station's biggest selling point is how it automates numerous tasks and functions that most other robots leave up to you. It stores clean and dirty water, it electrolyzes and heats the water (which most other robovacs require you to do) also emptying the dustbin after vacuuming, and keeps your robot charged and clean.

Its vacuuming performance is quite impressive and efficient, too. It's the only robovac that I've tested that does an excellent job of removing the dust from floors with no. And it's not as loud as the costly Roomba 900 series or iRobot 980.

However, the Freo X Ultra has its shortcomings, particularly when it comes to navigation. Its laser and LiDAR sensors aren't as reliable and reliable as other robovacs. This means it can get stuck or confused in certain areas or rooms of your home. It's also unable to climb stairs as well as other models and isn't equipped with a dock that can create a clean zone for plush carpets.

The Freo X Ultra robot vacuum and mop is a great option for those looking for a vacuum robot that can do it all.

But if you want to save some cash, or just don't care about the limitations of this machine, there are plenty of other great choices on the market with a wide range of eufy models for substantially less. The Eufy Qrevo Curv, for example, is cheaper and offers the same experience in the app, but with additional features such as stairs, a fully-function dock, and better overall vacuuming performance on bare floors as well as high and low-pile carpets.

4. eufy RoboVac g30

Eufy, an Anker company is a long-standing leader of making robot vacuums that strike the right balance between features, performance and price. The G30 Hybrid offers a powerful cleaning on hard and carpet floors, as well as mopping functions for a low cost. It's easy to set up, just snap on one of the side brush and turn it on, then connect the charging dock. The app takes you through the steps needed to connect it to Wi-Fi, and the G30 is ready to go. You'll need to leave the dock close to an electrical outlet and plenty of room for it to move around however.

The G30 is small, 2.85 inches tall to be precise, which means it will fit under many couches and other furniture with a low clearance. Its design is more subtle when compared to rival models. It is sleek with a black finish and three buttons that are physical for Auto Cleaning start/pause (which scrubs a spot in a spiral fashion over two minutes) Recharge and Spot Cleaner. You can also connect the G30 to amazon robot vacuum Alexa or Google Home to perform cleaning that is not scheduled using voice commands.

The primary feature that sets the G30 above the rest is the way it cleans. It uses a built-in mapping to create an image of immovable objects in its path while retaining what it's cleaned and what it isn't able to access. It will return to the base to recharge and continues cleaning where it left off.

The eufy G30 has a few issues. The iRobot Roomba 675 is more built, incurs lower recurring costs, is charged more quickly and has the same battery life, while providing better performance on floors with no carpet and low-pile carpet. It has a larger dust bin that does not require the same amount of emptying. It also comes with boundaries that prevent it from certain areas. The G30, however, is more affordable and a lot simpler to maintain. Its smaller container means it doesn't have to be emptied as frequently, and it has less difficulty handling bulky products like cereal.