Top Black Friday and Cyber Monday Robot Vacuum Deals
If you've ever wanted to purchase a robot vacuum, now's your chance. 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 offers strong pressure and smart mapping with apps-based no-go zones. its 180-minute runtime is awe-inspiring. It also self-empties and refills its water tank.
1. iRobot Roomba j7+
The Roomba J7+, IRobot's most advanced robot to date is the Roomba j7+. The most significant innovation is its camera-based obstacle-detection technology. This uses AI to recognize objects like charging cords and shoes. It's also the first robot to automatically send you a photo of an object it encounters to let you know to stay clear of it in the future.
The Combo J7+ is the most efficient mop robot we've ever tested, picking up dirt and spills with ease and leaving no trace that it was there. It's easy to control using the iRobot Home app, which lets you schedule cleaning and set up Keep Out Zones to make sure it doesn't clean 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 superior to the competition. It features a sleek, high-end piece that resembles an toy, not a loud and obnoxious robot. And the Clean Base Automated Dirt Disposal System automatically empty which is great to reduce the time spent cleaning.
In our tests the j7+ performed quick to pick up and remove 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 was able to capture small gravel, sand and even a tiny bit of grit. The majority of robots cannot accomplish this feat. It did all this without getting tangled in our pet's hair.
Although it's not as smart as the Roomba s9+ Self-Emptying Vacuum, which isn't able to clean stairs The J7+ is an excellent choice for those who need mopping and a vacuum in their home. It's not expensive and the IRobot app makes it user-friendly.
Although the iRobot Home app is very easy to use, we've found it to be less reliable than other applications that work with robotic cleaners. It can take a while to download updates, and it's sometimes difficult to tell if they are functioning until you actually witness them in action.
2. Roborock Q5+
If you're looking to purchase an automated vacuum cleaner that can do more than just clean floors, your most effective option is likely to be one that is a hybrid. These machines are equipped with a tank of water so they can vacuum and mop simultaneously. They also have a range of additional features, including smart mapping, small obstacle avoidance, and the ability to dry and wash mopping pads. The downside is that they tend to be pricey at full retail, but on Black Friday and Cyber Monday they often drop in price.
Roborock makes some of our top robot vacuums, and the Q5+ is no exception. This is the least expensive model in their auto-empty line. While it may not include some of the expensive features (like no-go areas and multi-story memories) however, it's an excellent option if you are willing to make some compromises to save a few bucks.
The Q5+ is noticeable soft around obstacles like wall legs and table legs and walls, which makes it an excellent choice for homes with lots of furniture. It's also extremely thorough in cleaning up dust bunnies. This is an area that many robot vacuums that are less expensive fall short. automatic vacuum used to navigate in the Q5+ is fantastic and has very few missed corners and on walls.
The Q5+, as with other Roborock products can be controlled with only a few buttons on your device, or via the Roborock App. The app lets you begin and stop cleanings and schedules, as well as create virtual barriers and no-go zones, and adjust your home map or change the labels of rooms.
If you select the Q5+ it comes with a new auto-emptying dock that's designed to make the robot easier to maintain. Installing it requires a screwdriver, but once in place it can be done without difficulty. It also has a large LCD display which is great to have when you're creating schedules or changing settings. This feature isn't required for most people but it can help you easily keep the robot's maintenance schedules.
3. Narwal Freo X Ultra
The Freo X Ultra robot vacuum and mop is a clever, well-rounded mop and vacuum. It's capable of mopping and vacuuming. Its design is among the top in the market, but it's expensive.
Its base station looks good and hides it when not in use, and its size is quite compact. The station's main selling point is that it can automate many tasks, functions and chores that other robots have to leave to you. It stores clean and dirty water, electrolyzes and heats the water (which many other robots require you to do) also emptying the dustbin after vacuuming, and ensures that your robot charged and clean.
Its vacuuming is also impressive. It's the only robovacs that I've tested that do an excellent job of 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. The laser and LiDAR sensors aren't as reliable and reliable as other robovacs, meaning it is sometimes stuck or confused in certain areas or rooms of the house. It's also not able to climb stairs like other models and isn't equipped with a dock to create a cleaning zone for carpets with plush padding.
The Freo X Ultra robot vacuum and mop is a great choice for those who need a vacuum robot that can do everything.
If you're looking for a way to save money or aren't concerned about the limitations of the robot, there are plenty of other options available. Many eufy models cost significantly less. The eufy Qrevo curv, for example, is cheaper, but offers more features, including the ability to climb stairs and a full-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 is an Anker company that has a history of producing robot vacuums with the right balance of performance, features, and price. The G30 Hybrid is no different it offers a high-quality cleaning on hard floors and mopping, carpets and other surfaces at a reasonable price. It's easy to setup simply 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 needed to connect your G30 to your Wi-Fi. The dock must be placed near an outlet and have enough space to move.
The G30 is a small device that measures 2.85 inches in height, meaning it will be placed under most couches and low-clearance pieces of furniture. The design is less ostentatious than some rival 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). It is also possible to connect the G30 to Amazon Alexa or Google Home to do unscheduled cleaning with voice commands.
The most important characteristic that makes the G30 apart from its competitors is the method it cleans. It uses an integrated map to make an image of the unmovable items in its path. It can remember the things it has cleaned and the areas it was unable to access. It then returns to the base to recharge and then continues cleaning the area it left.
The eufy G30 has a few flaws. The iRobot Roomba is better built and has lower recurring costs. It is faster to charge, has the same battery life and is more effective on bare carpet or floors with low pile. It comes with a larger dust bin, which doesn't require as much emptying. It also comes with boundaries that prevent it from certain areas. The G30, however, is more affordable and much simpler to maintain. Its smaller dust canister doesn't need emptying as often and it struggles less with bulky materials like cereal.