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Top Black Friday and Cyber Monday Robot Vacuum Deals
If you've ever thought of get a robot vacuum, now is the time to get one. CNET's best inexpensive robot vacuum-rated models will be on sale during Black Friday and Cyber Monday, with discounts up to 57%..
The Roborock Q7 Max offers strong pressure and smart robot mapping using apps-based no-go zones, and its 180-minute runtime is awe-inspiring. It also automatically refills and self-empties its water tank.
1. Roomba j7+ iRobot from iRobot.
The Roomba j7+, iRobot’s most intelligent robot vacuum cleaner best to date, is the Roomba j7+. Its most significant innovation is a camera-based obstacle detection system that makes use of built-in AI to detect objects such as charging cords, shoes, and the pet waste that many other robots are unable to avoid (and often plough right through). It's the first robot to provide you with pictures of the objects that it encounters, so that you can instruct the self-cleaning robot vacuums to avoid it.
The Combo J7+ is the most efficient mop robot we've ever tested, removing spills and dirt with ease 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 that it doesn't vacuum in areas you don’t wish to. It's compatible with Alexa or Google Assistant so you can start and stop it by voice.
Its design is also superior to the rest, with a sleek top piece that looks more like a toy rather than a loud, loud one. The Clean Base Automatic Dirt Disposal System automatically empty which is great to reduce the time spent cleaning.
In our tests the j7+ was quick to clean up dust dirt, pet hair and other particles. The rubber brushes that counter-rotate kept the debris in its place instead of scattering it across the floor. It even could catch small gravel and sand, which most other robots couldn't do. It did without getting caught up in our pet's hair.
The j7+, though not as smart as the Roomba S9 for $1,217+ Self-Emptying Vacuum Robot from iRobot, and isn't able to clean the stairs, is a good option for those who require both mopping and a vacuum. It's not expensive, and the IRobot app makes it user-friendly to use.
Although the iRobot Home app is very easy to use however we've found it be less reliable than other apps that use robotic cleaners. It can take a while to download updates, and often it's difficult to tell whether the update is working until you see it in the action.
2. Roborock Q5+
When you're looking for a vacuum that does more than just clean floors, the most effective option is likely to be hybrid. These robots come with a water tank, so they can vacuum and mop at the same time. They also have a range of extra features, including smart mapping, small obstacle avoidance, and even the capability to wash and dry mopping pads. The negative is that they tend to be expensive when purchased at full retail, but on Black Friday and Cyber Monday they often drop in price.
Roborock makes several of our top robotic floor scrubber vacuums, and the Q5+ is no exception. disappoint. It's the cheapest model of their auto-empty line. Although it might not come with some of the expensive features (like no-go areas and multi-story memories) but it's an excellent option when you're willing to make some compromises to save a few bucks.
The Q5+ is notably gentle around obstacles like tables and walls, which makes it a great option for homes with a lot of furniture. It is also very thorough in cleaning dust bunnies. This is a area where many robot vacuums that are less expensive fall short. The technology for navigation in the Q5+ is fantastic and has very few misses in corners and on walls.
The Q5+, 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 barriers and no-go areas or alter your home map, or re-label the rooms.
If you choose the Q5+ model, it includes a new auto-emptying dock, designed to make this robot easier to maintain. It requires a screwdriver to install, but once it's installed, the process of emptying the bin is simple. It also features a large LCD display that is great to have when you're creating schedules or changing settings. This feature isn't essential for the majority of 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 mop and vacuum that's astonishingly smart in both its vacuuming and mopping capabilities. Its design is among the most innovative in the market, but it's expensive.
The base station looks nice and is hidden when it's not in use, and its size is relatively compact. But the station's main selling factor is its ability to automate many tasks and functions that other robots leave to you. It can store clean and dirty water, it electrolyzes and heats the water (which many other robots require you to do) and empty the dust bin after vacuuming, and keeps your robot fully charged and clean.
Its vacuuming performance is also impressive. It's one of the few robovacs I've tested that do very well at cleaning up debris from bare floors, and it's not as loud as the more expensive Roomba 980 or iRobot 900 series.
The Freo X Ultra is not free of faults, especially when it comes to navigation. Its LiDAR and laser sensors aren't as reliable as other robovacs, meaning it sometimes gets stuck or confused in certain rooms or corners of the home. It's also not able to climb stairs like other competitors and doesn't come with a dock that can create a cleaning zone for plush carpets.
While it doesn't offer the same amount of cleaning options available in its app or as many shortcuts in the app as 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 premium price price.
If you're looking to save some money, or just don't care about the limitations of this robot there are many other options available, including a lot of eufy models that cost significantly less. The Eufy Qrevo curv, for instance, is cheaper however it comes with many more features, like the ability to climb stairs and a full-function Dock, with the ability to provide a more thorough vacuuming experience on floors that are unfinished carpets with low pile as well as high-pile carpets.
4. Eufy RoboVac G30
eufy, an Anker company has a proven track record of creating robot vacuums that strike a good balance between performance, features and price. The G30 Hybrid is no different and offers a powerful cleaning of hard floors and carpets and mopping function too at a reasonable price. It's simple to set up by snapping one of the side brushes on, switch it on, and plug it into the charging dock. The app will guide you through the steps to connect your G30 to your Wi-Fi. The dock will need to be placed near an outlet with plenty of room to move.
The G30 is tiny, 2.85 inches tall to be exact and can be placed under couches and other low-clearance furniture. Its design isn't as ostentatious in comparison to other models. It is sleek with a black finish and three physical buttons for Auto Cleaning start/pause (which scrubs an area 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 for voice commands to perform routine cleaning tasks that are not scheduled.
The way in which the G30 cleans is what sets it apart from its rivals. It makes use of an integrated map to create a picture of the immovable items that are in its path. It keeps track of the items it has cleaned and the areas it was unable to access. If it requires a recharge, it will automatically return to its base and resumes House Cleaning Robot where it began.
The eufy G30 has its flaws however. The iRobot Roomba is built better and has lower cost of operation. It is faster to charge, has similar battery life and performs better on unfinished carpet or floors with low pile. It comes with a larger dust bin that doesn't require more emptying. It also comes with boundaries that prevent it from certain areas. The G30 is more affordable and simpler to maintain. Its smaller dust container doesn't require as frequent emptying and it has less trouble with heavy materials like cereal.