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 will be on sale for Black Friday and Cyber Monday with discounts of up to 57%.

The Roborock Q7 Max is a powerful robot with smart mapping and app-based no go zones. Its running time of 180 minutes is impressive. It also automatically replenishes and self-empties its water tank.

1. Roomba j7+ from iRobot

The Roomba J7+, IRobot's most advanced robot to date is the Roomba j7+. Its greatest breakthrough is its camera-based obstacle detection system that uses built-in AI to detect objects like charging cords, shoes and the pet waste that many other robots are unable to avoid (and often plough right through). It's also the first to automatically send you photos of the object it comes across so that you can tell it to avoid it in the future.

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

Its design is also an improvement over the rest and features a sleek, top piece that looks more like a toy than a loud, obnoxious one. And the Clean Base automatic vacuum cleaner Dirt Disposal System automatically empty, which is great for reducing your cleanup time.

In our tests, we found that the j7+ swiftly removed dust, dirt, and pet hair. The counter-rotating rubber brushes held the debris in place instead of scattering it across the floor robot. It was able capture small gravel, sand and even a little grit. The majority of robots cannot achieve this feat. And it did all this without getting tangled up in our pet's hair shedding.

Although it's not as sophisticated as the $1,217 Roomba s9+ Self-Emptying Vacuum, which isn't able to clean stairs, the j7+ is still 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 user-friendly however we've found it 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 working until you see them in action.

2. Roborock Q5+

If you're looking for an automated vacuum cleaner that can do more than just clean floors, the best option is probably hybrid. These machines are equipped with a water tank so they can mop and vacuum simultaneously. They also have a number of additional features, such as smart mapping, small obstacle avoidance, and the ability to wash and dry mopping pads. They're expensive at retail, but usually lower prices on Black Friday or Cyber Monday.

Roborock has some of our favorite robot vacuums and the Q5+ is no exception. This is the cheapest model of their auto-empty line. While it may not have some of the more expensive features (like no-go areas and multi-story memories) however, it's an excellent choice for those who are willing to compromise to save a few dollars.

The Q5+ is exceptionally gentle when it comes down to obstacles such as walls and table legs. This makes it an excellent choice for homes that have many furniture pieces. It's also very thorough when it comes to cleaning up dust bunnies, which is an area where cheaper robot vacuums fall short. The Q5+'s navigation system is also top-quality, with a few misses along walls or in corners.

The Q5+, as with other Roborock products, can be controlled by just a few buttons on the device or through the Roborock App. The app allows you to start and stop cleaning. You can also set schedules, create virtual barriers and no-go zones or alter your home map, or change the room's label.

If you choose to purchase the Q5+, it comes with a brand new auto-empty dock that's designed specifically to make this robot vacuum cleaner cheap simple to maintain. Installing it requires a screwdriver however, once it's in place emptying the bin is done without difficulty. It also comes with an impressive LCD display that is great to have when creating schedules or changing settings. This feature isn't required for everyone, but it can help you effectively 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 clever in its mopping and vacuuming capabilities. Its design and function are some of the most advanced available however it's expensive.

It's a tiny base station that looks great and is able to be concealed when not in use. The station's main selling point is that it automates many tasks, functions and chores that other robots have to leave to you. It can store clean and dirty water, it electrolyzes and heats the water (which the majority of other robots require you to do) and empty the dust bin after vacuuming, and helps keep your robot charged and clean.

Its vacuuming is also impressive. It's the only robovac that I've tested that does a good job picking up the dust from floors with no. It's also not as loud as the costly Roomba 900 series or iRobot 980.

But the Freo X Ultra has its faults, especially in terms of navigation. Its LiDAR sensors and laser sensors aren't as reliable as other robotvacs. This means it is prone to getting stuck or get confused in certain corners or rooms in the house. It's also unable to climb stairs as well as other competitors and doesn't come with a dock that can create a cleaning zone for carpets that are soft.

Although it doesn't have the same amount of cleaning-related 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 an all-around great mop and vacuum cleaner that's worth the price price.

But if you want to save some cash, or just don't care about the limitations of this robotic vacuums, there are plenty of alternatives available with a wide range of eufy models that cost substantially less. The Eufy Qrevo Curv, for example is less expensive and offers an identical experience on the app with more features, including the ability to climb stairs, a full-function dock, and a better overall vacuuming performance on bare floors as well as high- and low-pile carpets.

4. Eufy RoboVac G30

Eufy, a Anker company, has a track record of making robot vacuums that strike the right balance between performance, features and price. The G30 Hybrid offers a powerful cleaning on hard and Vacuum Deals carpeted flooring, and mopping functions at a reasonable price. It's easy to set up, just snap on one of the side brushes and then turn it on. Then plug in your charging dock. The app will guide you through the steps required to connect your G30 to your Wi-Fi. You'll need to leave the dock close to an outlet for power and enough space to allow it to move but.

The G30 is small, 2.85 inches tall to be exact and can be tucked away under couches and other low-clearance furniture. Its design is less ostentatious compared to some rival models. It has a sleek black finish with three physical buttons for Auto Cleaning start/pause (which scrubs a spot in a spiral pattern for two minutes), Recharge, and Spot Cleaner. You can also connect the G30 to Amazon Alexa or Google Home to conduct cleaning without a schedule using voice commands.

The way that the G30 cleans is what sets it apart from its competitors. It makes use of an integrated map to create an image of the unmovable items that are in its path. It keeps track of the items it has cleaned and where it cannot access. It then returns to the base to recharge, and then begins cleaning where it left off.

The elegant G30 isn't without faults however. The iRobot Roomba 675 is more built, incurs lower recurring costs, charges faster and has a similar battery life. It also offers better performance on bare floors and carpets with low pile. It also has a larger dust bin that doesn't require to be empty as often and comes with a set of boundaries to keep it away from certain areas. The G30, however is more affordable robot vacuum and is much easier to maintain. Its smaller dust canister doesn't require as frequent emptying and is less prone to suffocating bulky materials like cereal.