Top Black Friday and Cyber Monday Robot Vacuum Deals
If you've ever thought of get a robot vacuum, now's your chance. CNET's top-rated 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, with app-based no-go zones, and its 180-minute runtime is impressive. It also self-empties itself and automatically refills its water tank.
1. Roomba j7+ iRobot from iRobot.
The Roomba j7+, iRobot’s most advanced robot to date is the Roomba J7+. Its greatest advancement is an obstacle detection system that uses built-in AI to recognize objects like charging cords, shoes, and the dreaded pet waste many other robots are unable to avoid (and often plough right through). robot vacuum cleaner cheap 's the first robot to provide you with a picture of an object that it encounters, meaning you can instruct the robot to avoid it.
The Combo j7+ is also the most effective mop-bot we've ever tested, removing spills and dirt with ease and leaving no trace that it was there. The iRobot application makes it simple to control. It can schedule cleanings and create Keep Out Zones to ensure that it doesn't clean in areas that you don't would like. It's also compatible with Alexa and Google Assistant, so you can start and stop it using your voice.
The design is also superior to the competition. It features a sleek, high-end piece that looks like an toy, not the loud and annoying robot. The Clean Base Automatic Dirt Disposal System automatically empty and is ideal for reducing your cleanup time.
In our tests, the j7+ was quick to pick up and remove dust, dirt and pet hair. The counter-rotating rubber brushes kept the debris in one place instead of scattering it all over the floor. It was able to collect sand, small gravel and even a bit of grit. Most robots could not accomplish this feat. It did all of this without getting tangled up in our pet's shedding hair.
The j7+, although not as intelligent as the $1,217 Roomba S9+ Self-Emptying Vacuum from iRobot and can't clean the stairs, it's a good option for those who require both a vacuum and a mop. It's not expensive and the iRobot App makes it simple to use.
Although the iRobot Home app is very user-friendly, we've found it to be less reliable than other applications that use robotic cleaners. It can take a long time to download updates, and often it's difficult to tell whether the update actually working until you've seen it in the action.
2. Roborock Q5+
When you're looking for a vacuum that does more than just clean floors, your most effective option is likely to be one that is a hybrid. This category of bots typically has a built-in water tank, meaning they can both vacuum and mop your home simultaneously. These bots also have various additional features like smart mapping and small object avoidance and the possibility of washing and re-drying mopping pads. The negative is that they can be expensive at retail, but on Black Friday and Cyber Monday they usually drop in price.
Roborock is the manufacturer of several of our top robotic vacuums, and the Q5+ does not perform to the standards. It's their cheapest auto-empty model, and while it lacks some of the features you'll find on higher-end models (like no-go zones and multi-story memory) it's still an excellent option if you're willing to compromise a bit in order to save some hundred dollars.
The Q5+ is notably gentle around obstacles such as table legs and walls which makes it a good option for homes with a lot of furniture. It's also very thorough when it comes to getting rid of dust bunnies which is a problem where cheaper robot vacuums fall short. The Q5+'s navigation system is also excellent, with few misses along walls or in corners.
The Q5+, like other Roborock products, can be controlled by just a few buttons on the device, or via the Roborock App. Through the app, you can start and stop cleaning or schedules, establish virtual barriers and no-go zones, and modify your home map, or change the labeling of rooms.
If you select the Q5+ model, it comes with a brand new auto emptying dock that is designed to make the robot easier to maintain. Installing it requires a screwdriver but once it's installed it can be done with relative ease. It features a large LCD screen, which is useful in setting up schedules and adjusting settings. This feature isn't required for most people but it can help you effectively keep the robot's maintenance schedules.
3. Narwal Freo X Ultra
The Freo X Ultra is a well-rounded robot vacuum and mop that's impressively smart in both its vacuuming and mopping capabilities. Its design and functionality are some of the most advanced available however it's expensive.
It is a relatively small base station that looks great and is able to be concealed when not in use. The station's main selling point is that it automates many tasks, functions and chores that other robots have to leave to you. It can store dirty and clean water and electrolyze and heat the water. The majority of other robots require you to do this.
Its vacuuming capabilities are also impressive. It's one of the few robot vacuums I've tested that does very well at collecting debris from unfinished floors, and it's not as loud as the more expensive Roomba 980 or iRobot the 900 series.
The Freo X Ultra is not without faults, particularly when it comes navigation. The laser and LiDAR sensors aren't as reliable as other robovacs, meaning it sometimes gets stuck or confused in certain rooms or corners of the house. It can't navigate stairs as well as some competitors, for instance and doesn't come with an dock that allows you to create an exclusive cleaning zone for plush carpets.
Although it doesn't provide as much in the way of cleaning options available in its app, or as many shortcuts within the app as other robovacs, the Freo X Ultra is still an excellent choice for those looking for a comprehensive robot vacuum and mop that's worth the higher price price.
However, if you're looking to save some money or don't want to think about the limitations of this machine, there are plenty of alternatives on the market, including a lot of eufy models that cost substantially less. The eufy Qrevo curv, for example is a bit more expensive however it comes with many more features, like stairs and a fully-function Dock, with a better overall vacuuming experience on plain floors carpets, low-pile carpets, and even high-pile carpets.
4. eufy RoboVac g30
Eufy, a Anker company is a long-standing leader of producing robot vacuums that strike the right balance between features, performance and price. The G30 Hybrid offers a powerful cleaning of hard and carpet floors, as well as mopping functions at a reasonable price. It's easy to set up, just attach one of the side brushes and 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. The dock must be located close to an outlet that has plenty of space to move.
The G30 is a compact device, measuring 2.85 inches in height, so it can be placed under most couches and pieces of low-clearance furniture. Its design is a little less ostentatious than some rival models, sporting a sleek black finish and three buttons that are physical such as Auto Cleaning start/pause, Recharge, and Spot Cleaning (which scrubs an area in a spiral pattern for two minutes). You can also link the G30 to Amazon Alexa or Google Home to do unscheduled cleaning with voice commands.
The most important characteristic that distinguishes the G30 apart from most competitors is the way it cleans. It makes use of an integrated map to draw an image of the unmovable items in its path. It can remember the items it has cleaned and the areas it was unable to access. If it requires a recharge, it will automatically return to its starting point and begins cleaning from where it started.
The elegant G30 has some flaws. The iRobot Roomba 675 is more built, incurs lower recurring costs, charges faster and offers similar battery life, while providing better performance on floors with no carpet and carpets with low pile. It has a larger dust bin, which does not require as much emptying. It also comes with boundaries that prevent it from certain areas. The G30 on the other hand is more affordable and is much more manageable to maintain. Its smaller size means that it doesn't need to be emptied as often and it's less trouble with bulky materials such as cereal.