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Now is your chance to own a cheap robot vacuum vacuum. 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 is equipped with smart mapping and app-based no go zones. Its run time of 180 minutes is impressive. It also automatically replenishes and self-empties its water tank.
1. iRobot Roomba j7+
The Roomba j7+, iRobot’s most intelligent robot to date, is the Roomba J7+. The most significant innovation, however, is its camera-based obstacle detection system. It uses AI to recognize objects such as charging cords and shoes. It's the first robot to send you pictures of the objects that it encounters, so that you can instruct the robot to stay clear of it.
The Combo j7+ is also the best robot to mop we've ever tested, picking up dirt and spills with ease and leaving no trace that it was there. The iRobot app makes it easy to control. You can schedule cleanings, and also create Keep Out Zones to ensure it doesn't clean in areas you don’t would like. 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 other models. It features a sleek, top piece that appears like toys rather than an obnoxious and loud robot. Clean Base's Automatic floor Cleaners (cks.group) Dirt removal System is also self-emptying which can cut down on cleaning time.
In our tests, we discovered that the j7+ was quick to eliminated dirt, dust and hair from pets. The counter-rotating rubber brushes kept the debris in one place instead of scattering it across the floor. It even could catch small gravel and sand that other robots can't. And it did all this without getting caught in our pet's hair shed.
While it's not quite as smart as the $1,217 Roomba s9+ Self-Emptying Robot Vacuum, and it's not able to clean stairs, the J7+ is an excellent option for those who need a vac and a mop in their home. It's not too expensive, and the iRobot app makes it very user-friendly to use.
The iRobot Home App is easy to use, but we found it less reliable than other robotic cleaner applications. It can take a long time to download updates, and often it's difficult to tell if the update is actually working until you see it in the action.
2. Roborock Q5+
If you're looking for an automated vacuum cleaner that can do more than simply clean floors, the best combo vacuum choice is probably hybrid. This category of bots typically has a built-in water tank which means they can mop and vacuum your home simultaneously. They also have a number of additional features, such as smart mapping, small obstacle avoidance, and even the capability to dry and wash 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 favorite robotic vacuums and the Q5+ doesn't fail to impress. It's the cheapest model in their auto-empty line. Although it doesn't include some of the premium features (like no-go areas and multi-story memories), it's still a great choice if you are willing to compromise to save a few bucks.
The Q5+ is remarkably gentle when it comes to obstacles like tables and walls. This makes it an ideal option for homes with many furniture pieces. It is also very thorough in removing dust bunnies. This is a place where many cheaper robot vacuum cleaner best vacuums do not excel in. The technology for navigation in the Q5+ is superb as well, with only a few misses in corners and on walls.
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 lets you start and stop cleanings. You can also set schedules, create virtual barriers and no-go zones, modify your home map or re-label the rooms.
If you opt for the Q5+ model, it comes with a new auto-empty dock, which was designed specifically to make this machine easy to maintain. It requires a screwdriver install, but once installed, the process of emptying the bin is easy. It features a large LCD screen that is very useful for setting up schedules or changing settings. This isn't a necessary feature for most people however it can aid 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 vacuuming and mopping capabilities. Its design is one of the best in the industry however it's quite expensive.
It's a small base station that looks stunning and can be hidden when not in use. But the station's main selling point is how it automates various tasks and functions that most other robots leave to you. It can store dirty and clean water and also electrolyze and warm the water. Many other robots require this.
Its vacuuming performance is also impressive. It's the few robovacs 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.
However, the Freo X Ultra has its faults, especially when it comes to navigation. Its laser sensors and LiDAR sensors aren’t as reliable as other robotvacs. This means that it could get stuck or confused in certain corners or rooms of the house. It can't climb stairs as well as competitors, for instance, and it doesn't have an dock that allows you to set up an exclusive cleaning zone for plush carpets.
The Freo X Ultra robot vacuum and mop is an excellent option for those looking for an automated vacuum that can do everything.
If you're looking for a way to save money or aren't concerned about the limitations of the robot, there are many other options on the market. Many of the eufy models cost significantly less. The eufy Qrevo Curv, for example is less expensive and provides an identical experience on the app with more features like 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 that has an established track record of making robot vacuums that offer the perfect combination of features, performance, and price. The G30 Hybrid is no different, offering a capable cleaning of hard floors as well as carpets and mopping function too at an affordable price point. It's easy to setup simply by snapping one of the side brushes on, switch on and plug in the charging dock. The app walks you through a few steps to connect it to your Wi-Fi, and the G30 is ready to go. It is recommended to keep the dock close to a power outlet and ample space to allow it to move however.
The G30 is tiny, 2.85 inches tall to be exact It will fit under many couches and other low-clearance furniture. Its design isn't as ostentatious 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 pattern for 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 that the G30 cleans is what sets it apart from its competitors. It makes use of an integrated map to draw a picture of the immovable objects in its path. It remembers what it has already cleaned and the areas it was unable to access. When it's time to recharge, it will automatically return to its base and resumes cleaning where it left off.
The sleek G30 has a few flaws. The iRobot Roomba 675 is more built, incurs lower recurring costs, is charged faster and offers similar battery life while offering better performance on floors with no carpet and carpets with a 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 that restrict it from certain areas. The G30 is cheaper and easier to maintain. Its smaller dust canister doesn't require as frequent emptying and it struggles less with bulky materials such as cereal.
