Top Black Friday and Cyber Monday Robot Vacuum Deals
Now is your chance to own a robotic 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 with smart mapping and app-based no go zones. Its run time of 180 minutes is impressive. It also automatically refills and self-empties its water tank.
1. Roomba j7+ from iRobot
The Roomba J7+, iRobot's smartest robot to date, is the Roomba J7+. Its greatest innovation is a camera-based obstacle detection system that makes use of built-in AI to recognize objects like charging cords, shoes, and the dreaded pet waste that many other robots are unable to avoid (and often go through). It's also the first to automatically send you a picture of an object it encounters so that you can tell it to avoid it in the future.
The Combo J7+ is the best robot to mop we've ever tested, removing 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 create Keep Out Zones to ensure that it doesn't clean in areas that you don't would like. It's compatible with Alexa or Google Assistant so you can start and stop it by voice.
Its design is also an improvement over the rest with a sleek top piece that looks more like a toy robot than a loud, obnoxious one. The Clean Base Automatic Dirt Disposal System self-empties and is ideal to reduce the time spent cleaning.
In our tests the j7+ performed quick to pick up and remove dust, dirt and pet hair. The counter-rotating rubber brushes kept the debris in place, instead of scattering it across the floor. It even was able to take small gravel and sand which other robots couldn't do. And all this without getting caught in our pet's hair shedding.
The j7+, though not as sophisticated as the Roomba S9 for $1,217and Self-Emptying Vacuum Robot from iRobot, and it cannot clean the stairs, it's an excellent choice for those who want both mopping and a vacuum. It's not costly and the iRobot App makes it easy to use.
The iRobot Home App is easy to use, however we found it less reliable than other robotic cleaner applications. It can take a while to download updates and it can be difficult to know whether they're working until you see them in action.
2. Roborock Q5+
When you're looking for a vacuum that does more than simply clean floors, the best choice is probably one that is a hybrid. These bots are equipped with a water tank so they can mop and vacuum simultaneously. These bots also have many additional features, including smart mapping and small object avoidance and the capability to wash and dry mopping pads. The negative is that they can be expensive at retail price, but on Black Friday and Cyber Monday they usually drop in price.
Roborock makes some of our most loved robotic vacuums, and the Q5+ is no exception. disappoint. It's the cheapest model of their auto-empty line. While it may not include some of the premium features (like no-go zones or multi-story memories) however, it's a great choice if you are willing to make a few compromises to save a few dollars.
The Q5+ is noticeable soft around obstacles like tables and walls which makes it a great option for homes with a lot of furniture. It's also extremely thorough when it comes to cleaning up dust bunnies, which is a problem which many robot vacuums fail. The Q5+'s navigation system is top-quality, with a few misses along walls and in corners.
The Q5+, just like other Roborock products can be controlled via just a few buttons on the device or through the Roborock App. The app lets you start and stop cleanings. You can also set schedules, design virtual barrier and no-go areas, alter your home map, or re-label the rooms.
If you choose 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 in place it can be accomplished easily. It features a large LCD screen, which is useful when setting up schedules and altering settings. This isn't an essential feature for the majority of people but it will aid in keeping track of the maintenance intervals for your robot easily.
3. Narwal Freo X Ultra
The Freo X Ultra robot vacuum and mop is a sophisticated, well-rounded mop and vacuum. It's capable of both vacuuming and mopping. Its design is one of the best in the industry however it's quite expensive.
It's a tiny base station that looks stunning and is able to be concealed when not in use. But the station's biggest selling factor is its ability to automate numerous tasks and functions that other robots will leave to you. It can store clean and dirty 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 the few robovacs I've tested that do very well at picking up debris on unfinished floors, and it's not as loud as the more expensive Roomba 980 or iRobot the 900 series.
But the Freo X Ultra has its flaws, particularly in terms of navigation. Its LiDAR sensors and laser sensors aren't as reliable and reliable as other robot vacuums. This means it can get stuck or get confused in certain corners or rooms in the house. It's also unable to climb stairs as well as other models and isn't equipped with a dock to create a cleaning area for plush carpets.
The Freo X Ultra robot vacuum and mop is an excellent choice for those who need an automated vacuum that can do everything.
However, if you're looking to save some cash or simply don't care about the limitations of this robot There are many other great choices available which include a variety of eufy models that cost considerably less. The eufy Qrevo curv, for instance is less expensive and has many more features, like stair climbing and a full-function Dock, which provides the ability to provide a more thorough vacuuming experience on bare floors carpets with low pile and even high-pile carpets.
4. Eufy RoboVac G30
Eufy is an Anker company with a history of producing robot vacuums with the right balance of features, performance, and price. The G30 Hybrid offers a powerful cleaning of hard and carpeted flooring, and a mopping function for a low cost. vacuum robot to set up by snapping one of the side brushes on, turn it on, and plug it into the charging dock. The app walks you through a few steps to connect it to Wi-Fi, and the G30 is ready to go. The dock should be located near an outlet with plenty of space to move.
The G30 is tiny, 2.85 inches tall to be precise and can be placed under couches and other furniture with a low clearance. Its design isn't as ostentatious compared to some rival models. It has a sleek black finish with three physical buttons for Auto Cleaning start/pause (which scrubs the 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 to perform cleaning that is not scheduled using voice commands.
The way the G30 cleans is what separates it from its rivals. It makes use of an integrated map to create an image of the unmovable objects in its path. It can remember the items it has cleaned and the areas it was unable to access. It automatically returns to the base to recharge and continues cleaning the area it left.
The eufy G30 isn't without faults however. The iRobot Roomba 675 is much better constructed, has lower recurring costs, charges more quickly and has the same battery life. It also offers superior performance on floors that are unfinished and carpets with low pile. It also has a bigger dust bin that doesn't require to be emptied as often and comes with the boundaries that keep it away from certain areas. The G30, however is more affordable and much easier to maintain. Its smaller dust container does not require emptying as often and is less prone to suffocating heavy materials like cereal.