Top Black Friday and Cyber Monday Robot Vacuum Deals
Now is your chance to own a robotic vacuum. CNET's top-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.
- Roomba j7+ from iRobot
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 also the first to automatically send you photos of an object it encounters so you can tell it to avoid it in the future.
The Combo j7+ is also the most efficient mop robot we've ever tested, removing spills and dirt effortlessly without leaving any trace that was there. The iRobot app makes it easy to control. You can schedule cleanings and create Keep Out Zones to ensure it doesn't sweep in areas you don’t wish to. It's also compatible with Alexa and Google Assistant, so you can control it from start to stop using your voice.
The design is also more appealing than the competition. It has an elegant, top piece that appears like toys rather than the loud and annoying robot. Clean Base's Automatic Dirt removal System is also self-emptying which will cut down your cleaning time.
In our tests the j7+ was quick to clean up dust dirt, pet hair and even pet hair. The rubber brushes that counter-rotate kept the debris in its place instead of scattering it across the floor. It was able to collect small pieces of gravel, sand, and even a bit of grit. The majority of robots cannot accomplish this feat. And it did all of this without getting caught in our pet's hair shedding.
Although it's not as smart as the $1,217 Roomba s9+ Self-Emptying Robot Vacuum, which isn't able to clean stairs The J7+ is an excellent choice for those who require both a vac and a mop in their home. It's not costly and the iRobot App makes it easy to use.
While the iRobot Home app is very easy to use, we've found it to be less reliable than other applications that utilize robotic cleaners. It can take some time to download updates and it can be difficult to determine whether they're functioning until you actually witness them in action.
- Roborock Q5+
If you're looking to purchase an automated vacuum cleaner that can do more than just clean floors, your best option is probably one that is a hybrid. This kind of robot usually includes a built-in water tank which means they can vacuum and mop your house simultaneously. They also come with various additional features like smart mapping, small object avoidance, and the capability to wash and dry mopping pads. They're costly at retail, but they often come down in price on Black Friday or Cyber Monday.
Roborock has some of our most loved robot vacuums, and the Q5+ isn't an exception. This is the cheapest model of their auto-empty line. While it may not come with some of the premium features (like no-go areas and multi-story memories) however, it's an excellent option for those who are willing to make some compromises to save a few dollars.
The Q5+ is exceptionally gentle when it comes down to obstacles like table legs and walls. This makes it a great choice for homes that have lots of furniture. It's also extremely thorough when it comes to getting rid of dust bunnies which is a problem which many robot vacuums fail. The technology for navigation in the Q5+ is excellent as well, with only a few missing in corners and on walls.
The Q5+, as with other Roborock products can be controlled with just a few buttons on the device or through the Roborock App. The app lets you start and stop cleanings. You can also set up schedules, create virtual barrier and no-go areas or alter your home map, or re-label the rooms.
If you opt for the Q5+, it comes with a brand new auto-empty dock that's designed specifically to make this robot simple to maintain. It requires a screwdriver to install, but once in place the process of emptying the bin is simple. It also comes with a large LCD display which is great to have when you're setting up schedules or altering settings. This feature isn't necessary for most people but it can help effectively keep the robot's maintenance schedules.
- Narwal Freo X Ultra
The Freo X Ultra is a well-rounded robot vacuum and mop that's impressively intelligent in its mopping and vacuuming capabilities. Its design is one of the most innovative in the market however, it's costly.
The base station looks nice and is hidden when it's not in use, and the size is relatively compact. The main reason to buy the station is that it can automate many tasks, chores and functions that other robots leave to you. It can keep clean and dirty water and electrolyze and heat the water. Many other robots require this.
Its vacuuming performance is quite impressive as well. It's one of the only robovacs that I've tried that does very well at collecting 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 without faults, particularly when it comes to navigation. Its LiDAR sensors and laser sensors aren't as reliable and reliable as other robotvacs. This means it can get stuck or confused in certain corners or rooms of the house. It also can't climb stairs like other models and isn't equipped with a docking station to create a clean zone for carpets with plush padding.
The Freo X Ultra robot vacuum and mop is an excellent choice for those who need an automated vacuum that can do everything.
If you're looking for a way to save money or aren't averse to the limitations of the robot, there are plenty of other options available. Many eufy models cost considerably less. The Eufy Qrevo curv, for instance is less expensive however it comes with more features, such as stair climbing and a full-function Dock, that provides the ability to provide a more thorough vacuuming experience on floors that are unfinished, robotvacuummops low-pile carpets as well as high-pile ones.
- eufy RoboVac G30
eufy is an Anker company that has a long history of creating robot vacuums that have the right balance of performance, features, and price. The G30 Hybrid offers a powerful cleaning on hard and carpet flooring, and a mopping function at an affordable price. It's simple to set up, just snap one of the side brushes on, turn on and plug in the charging dock. The app guides you through several steps to connect it to your Wi-Fi and then the G30 is ready to go. The dock must be placed near an outlet with enough space to move.
The G30 is tiny, 2.85 inches tall to be precise and can be tucked away under sofas and other furniture with low clearance. Its design is a little more modest than other models, and features sleek black finishes and three physical buttons: Auto Cleaning start/pause, Recharge and Spot Cleaning (which cleans the area in spiral patterns for 2 minutes). You can also connect the G30 with 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 differentiates it from its rivals. It makes use of a built-in map to create an image of the immovable objects it encounters and then keeps track of what it has already cleaned and the areas it's not able to access. If it requires a recharge, it returns to its base, and then resumes cleaning from where it began.
The eufy G30 has a few flaws. The iRobot Roomba is more durable and has lower recurring costs. It is faster to charge, has a similar battery life, and is more effective on bare floors or low-pile carpet. It comes with a larger dust bin that doesn't 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 a lot simpler to maintain. Its smaller dust container doesn't require as frequent emptying and it has less trouble with bulky materials such as cereal.