Top Black Friday and Cyber Monday Robot Vacuum Deals

If you've ever thought of buy a robot vacuum now is the time. CNET's top-highest rated robot vacuum models are on 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 replenishes and self-empties its water tank.

1. iRobot Roomba j7+

The Roomba J7+ is iRobot's most intelligent robot vacuum to date. Its most notable innovation, however, is its camera-based obstacle detection system. It uses AI to detect objects like charging cords and shoes. It's the first robot broom to send you images of objects that it encounters, so you can tell the robot to avoid it.

The Combo J7+ is the most efficient robot mop we've ever tested. It cleans up dirt and spills effortlessly, leaving no trace that it was there. It's easy to control using the iRobot Home app which allows you to schedule cleaning and set up Keep Out Zones so that it doesn't vacuum areas you do not want it to. It's compatible with Alexa or Google Assistant so you can start and stop it with a voice.

Its design is a step above the competition and features a sleek, top piece that appears more like a toy rather than a loud, loud one. Clean Base's Automatic Dirt removal System is also self-emptying which will reduce your cleaning time.

In our tests, we found that the j7+ swiftly took away dirt, dust, and hair from pets. The rubber brushes that counter-rotate kept the debris in place, rather than scattering it around the floor. It was able capture small pieces of gravel, sand, and even a bit of grit. Most robots could not achieve this feat. And it did all of this without getting caught in our pet's hair shedding.

The j7+, while not as sophisticated as the Roomba S9, which costs $1,217and Self-Emptying Vacuum Robot from iRobot and can't clean the stairs, is still an option for those who require both mopping and a vacuum. It's not expensive, and the IRobot app makes it user-friendly.

The iRobot Home App is easy to use, but we found it less reliable than other robotic cleaner apps. It can take some time to download updates, and it's sometimes difficult to know whether they're working until you see them in action.

2. Roborock Q5+

When you're looking for an automated vacuum cleaner that can do more than just clean floors, your best option is probably a hybrid. This kind of robot usually includes a built-in water tank that allows them to vacuum and mop your house at the same time. These bots also come with a variety of extra features such as smart mapping, small object avoidance, and the ability to wash and re-dry mopping pads. They are expensive at retail, but they often are reduced on Black Friday or Cyber Monday.

Roborock is the manufacturer of some of our favorite robotic vacuums, and the Q5+ does not perform to the standards. It's the cheapest model in their auto-empty line. Although it doesn't come with some of the luxurious features (like no-go zones and multi-story memories) but it's an excellent option if you are willing to make some compromises to save a few bucks.

The Q5+ is noticeable gentle around obstacles like tables and walls, which makes it a good choice for homes with lots of furniture. It's also extremely thorough when it comes to getting rid of dust bunnies which is an area which many robot vacuums fall short. The Q5+'s navigation is excellent, with few misses along walls and in corners.

Like other Roborock devices, the Q5+ can be controlled by the buttons on the device itself or through the Roborock app. The app allows you to start and stop cleaning. You can also set up schedules, create virtual barrier and no-go areas, alter your home map, or re-label the rooms.

If you decide to go with the Q5+, it comes with a new auto-empty dock designed specifically to make this robot simple to maintain. It requires a screwdriver for install, but once it's in place the process of emptying the bin is easy. It has a large LCD screen that is very useful when setting up schedules and changing settings. This feature isn't required for most people but it can help easily keep track of 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 is among the best automatic vacuum cleaner in the industry however, it's costly.

The base station looks nice and is easily hidden when not in use, and its size is relatively compact. The main reason to buy the station 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 the majority of other robots require you to do) and empty the dust bin after vacuuming, and keeps your robot Vacuum cleaner price clean and charged.

Its vacuuming performance is also impressive. It's the only robovac I've used that has done an excellent job of removing debris from bare floors. And it's not as loud as the expensive Roomba 900 series or iRobot 980.

The Freo X Ultra is not without faults, particularly when it comes to navigation. Its laser sensors and LiDAR sensors aren’t as reliable as other robovacs. This means that it is prone to getting stuck or get confused in certain corners or rooms in the house. It can't navigate stairs as well as some competitors, either and it doesn't have a dock that allows you to create an area for cleaning that is specifically designed for plush carpets.

Although it doesn't provide as much in the way of cleaning configuration options in its app, or as many shortcuts in the app like other robovacs the Freo X Ultra is still a top choice for those looking for a comprehensive robot vacuum and mop that's worth the higher price cost.

But if you want to save some cash or don't want to think about the limitations of this robotic There are many alternatives available with a wide range of eufy models for considerably less. The Eufy Qrevo Curv, for instance, is cheaper and offers a similar in-app experience with more features like stairs, a fully-function dock, and better overall performance when vacuuming floors as well as high- and low-pile carpets.

4. Eufy RoboVac G30

eufy, an Anker company is a long-standing leader of making robot vacuums that strike the right balance between features, performance and price. The G30 Hybrid offers a powerful cleaning on hard and carpeted floors, as well as mopping functions for a low cost. It's easy to set up, simply snap on 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. You'll need to place the dock near an electrical outlet and ample space to allow it to move around however.

The G30 is small, 2.85 inches tall to be exact It can be placed under couches and other low-clearance furniture. The design is less ostentatious than some rival models, with sleek black finish and three buttons that are physical such as 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 perform cleaning that is not scheduled using voice commands.

The way the G30 cleans is what sets it apart from its competitors. It uses a built-in mapping to create an image of immovable objects in its path while retaining what it's cleaned and what it isn't able to access. It then returns to the base to recharge and continues cleaning where it left off.

The elegant G30 has its flaws however. The iRobot Roomba 675 is more built, incurs lower recurring costs, is charged more quickly and has the same battery life, while providing better performance on bare floors and carpets with a low pile. It also has a bigger dust bin that doesn't require to be emptied as often and comes with the boundary strips to ensure it isn't in certain areas. The G30 is more affordable and simpler to maintain. Its smaller dust canister doesn't require as frequent emptying and it has less trouble with heavy materials like cereal.