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Top Black Friday and Cyber Monday Robot Vacuum Deals
This is your chance to own a robot 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 is a powerful robot that has 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. Roomba j7+ from iRobot
The Roomba J7+, IRobot's smartest robot vacuum cleaner best to date, is the Roomba j7+. The most significant advancement, however, is its camera-based obstacle-detection technology. It makes use of AI to detect objects such as charging cords and shoes. It's also the first to automatically send you a picture of the object it comes across to let you know to stay clear of it in the future.
The Combo J7+ is the most efficient robot mop we have ever tested. It picks up dirt and spills easily and leaves no trace of it was there. It's simple to control via the iRobot Home app, which allows you to schedule cleaning times and set up Keep Out Zones to make sure it doesn't sweep areas you do not want it to. It's compatible with Alexa or Google Assistant so you can start it and stop it using voice.
The design is also better than the other models. It features an elegant, top piece that resembles a toy rather than an obnoxious and loud robot. And the Clean Base Automated Dirt Disposal System automatically empty, which is great to reduce the time spent cleaning.
In our tests, we discovered that the j7+ was quick to took away dirt, dust, and hair from pets. The rubber brushes that counter-rotate kept the debris in its place rather than scattering it around the automatic floor cleaner. It even managed to catch small gravel and sand that other robots couldn't do. And all of this without getting tangled up in our pet's shedding hair.
The j7+, though not as intelligent vacuum cleaner as the Roomba S9, which costs $1,217+ Self-Emptying Vacuum Robot from iRobot, and it can't clean the stairs, it's a good option for those who need both mopping and vacuum. It's not too expensive, and the iRobot application makes it user-friendly to use.
The iRobot Home App is easy to use, however we found it less reliable than other robotic cleaner apps. It can take some time to download updates and it is sometimes difficult to determine whether they're working until you see them in action.
2. Roborock Q5+
When you're looking for an automated vacuum cleaner that can do more than simply clean floors, the best smart vacuum choice is probably hybrid. These bots are equipped with a tank of water so they can vacuum and mop at the same time. They also have a number of additional features, such as smart vacuum mapping, small obstacles avoidance and even the ability to wash and dry mopping pads. The negative is that they tend to be expensive at retail, but on Black Friday and Cyber Monday they usually drop in price.
Roborock has some of our favorite robot vacuums, and the Q5+ isn't an exception. It's their most affordable auto-empty model, and although it's not equipped with some of the premium features you'll find on higher-end models (like no-go zones and multi-story memory) it's a great choice if you're willing to sacrifice a little to save some hundred dollars.
The Q5+ is noticeably soft around obstacles like tables 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 most robot vacuums of lower quality fall short. The Q5+'s navigation system is also top-quality, with a few misses along walls or in corners.
Like other Roborock devices, the Q5+ can be controlled with the buttons on the device itself or via the Roborock app. With the app you can start and stop cleaning, set schedules, create virtual barriers and no-go zones, and adjust your home map or change the labels of rooms.
If you decide to go with the Q5+ model, it ships with a new auto-empty dock that's specifically designed to make this machine easy to maintain. Installing it requires a screwdriver but once it's installed emptying the bin can be accomplished easily. It has a large LCD screen that is very useful in setting up schedules and changing settings. This feature isn't essential for most people however it can help you to keep the robot's maintenance schedules.
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 features are some of the top available however, it's also expensive.
It is a relatively small base station that looks beautiful and is easily hidden when not in use. The station's main selling point is that it can automate many tasks, functions, and chores that other robots would leave to you. It can store clean and dirty water, it electrolyzes and heats the water (which most other robovacs require you to do) and empty the dust bin 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 well at picking up the dust from floors with no. It's also not as loud as the more expensive Roomba 900 series or iRobot 980.
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 areas or rooms in the house. It can't climb stairs as well as some competitors, for instance, and it doesn't have a dock that lets you to create an area for cleaning that is specifically designed for carpets with plush padding.
The Freo X Ultra robot vacuum and mop is a great choice for those who need a robot vacuum that does everything.
If you're looking to save some money or simply don't care about the limitations of this machine There are many other options available with a wide range of eufy models for considerably less. The Eufy Qrevo Curv, for example is less expensive and offers a similar in-app experience with additional features such as the ability to climb stairs, a full-function dock, and a better overall performance when vacuuming floors and low and high-pile carpets.
4. Eufy RoboVac g30
Eufy, a Anker company has a proven track record of making robot vacuums that strike a good balance between features, performance and price. The G30 Hybrid is no different, offering a capable cleaning of hard floors and carpets and mopping function too at a reasonable price. It's easy to set up, simply snap on one of the side brushes and then turn it on. Then plug in your charging dock. The app will guide you through the steps needed to connect your G30 to your Wi-Fi. You'll need to place the dock close to an outlet for power and enough space for it to move around however.
The G30 is a small device that measures 2.85 inches in height, so it can fit under most couches and low-clearance pieces of furniture. Its design is more modest than other models, with sleek black finish and three physical buttons that control Auto Cleaning, which can be paused or started. Recharge and Spot Clean (which scrubs a space in a spiral pattern for two minutes). It is also possible to connect the G30 with Amazon Alexa or Google Home for voice commands to perform routine cleaning tasks that are not scheduled.
The main aspect that makes the G30 apart from its competitors is the way it cleans. It makes use of an integrated map to draw an image of the unmovable items that are in its path. It remembers the items it has cleaned and the areas it was unable to access. It then returns to the base to recharge, and then begins cleaning where it left off.
The eufy G30 isn't without its faults however. The iRobot Roomba 675 is more built, incurs lower recurring costs, charges faster and has a similar battery life. It also offers better performance on floors with no carpet and low-pile carpet. It also comes with a larger dust bin that doesn't need to be empty as often and comes with the boundaries to ensure it isn't in certain areas. The G30 is less expensive and easier to maintain. Its smaller dust container does not require emptying as often and it struggles less with bulky material like cereal.