Top Black Friday and Cyber Monday Robot Vacuum Deals

If you've ever thought of get a robot vacuum, now is the time. CNET's top-rated models are on sale this Black Friday and Cyber Monday, with savings of up to 57%.

The Roborock Q7 Max is a powerful robot that is equipped with smart mapping and app-based no-go zones. Its running time of 180 minutes is impressive. 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+. Its most notable innovation is its camera-based obstacle-detection technology. It uses AI to recognize objects like charging cords and shoes. It's also the first to automatically send you photos of the object it comes across to let you know to avoid it in the future.

The Combo j7+ is also the most effective mop-bot we've ever tested, picking up spills and dirt with ease and leaving no trace that it was there. The iRobot app makes it easy to control. It can schedule cleanings and create Keep Out Zones so that it doesn't vacuum in areas that you don't wish to. It's also compatible with Alexa and Google Assistant, so you can turn it on and off by speaking to it.

The design is also more appealing than the other models. It features a sleek, top piece that appears like a toy rather than an obnoxious and loud robot. Clean Base's Automatic Dirt removal System is also self-emptying which will reduce your cleaning time.

In our tests the j7+ was quick to pick up and remove dust dirt, pet hair and even pet hair. The counter-rotating rubber brushes kept the debris in its place rather than scattering it around the floor. It was able to collect small gravel, sand and even a tiny bit of grit. Most robots can't accomplish this feat. It did all of this without getting caught in our pet's shedding hair.

The j7+, while not as sophisticated as the $1,217 Roomba S9and Self-Emptying Vacuum robot vacuum cleaner cheap from iRobot, and cannot clean the stairs, is still an excellent choice for those who want both mopping and vacuum. It's not costly and the iRobot App makes it simple to use.

Although the iRobot Home app is very user-friendly, we've found it to be less reliable than other applications that use robotic cleaners. It can take a long time to download updates, and sometimes it's difficult to tell whether the update actually working until you see it in the 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 vacuum and mop simultaneously. They also have a range of extra features, including smart mapping, small obstacles avoidance, and the ability to wash and dry mopping pads. They're expensive at retail, but usually are reduced on Black Friday or Cyber Monday.

Roborock is one of our favorite robot vacuums, and the Q5+ is no exception. It's the cheapest model in their auto-empty line. While it may not include some of the luxurious features (like no-go zones or multi-story memories) but it's an excellent option for those who are willing to make a few compromises to save a few bucks.

The Q5+ is notably gentle around obstacles such as wall legs and table legs which makes it a good choice for homes with lots of furniture. It's also extremely thorough in cleaning up dust bunnies. This is a area where most robot vacuums of lower quality fall short. The technology for navigation in the Q5+ is superb and has very few misses in corners and along walls.

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

If you opt for the Q5+ model, it includes a new auto-emptying dock, designed to make the robot easier to maintain. It requires a screwdriver to install, but once it's installed, the process of emptying the bin is relatively simple. It also has a large LCD display which is great to have when you're creating schedules or changing settings. This isn't a necessity for most people however it will aid in keeping the track of your robot's maintenance intervals effortlessly.

3. Narwal Freo X Ultra

The Freo X Ultra robot vacuum and mop is a smart, well-rounded vacuum and mop. It's capable of both vacuuming and mopping. Its design is among the best budget robot vacuum in the industry however, it's costly.

Its base station looks good and is easily hidden when not in use, and the size is relatively compact. The station's most appealing feature is the way it automatizes many tasks and functions that most other robots will leave to you. It stores clean and dirty water, electrolyzes and heats the water (which the majority of other robots require you to do), empties the dustbin after vacuuming, and ensures that your robot fully charged and clean.

And its vacuuming is impressive as well. It's one of the few robovacs I've tested that does very well at cleaning up debris from plain floors, and is not nearly as loud as the more expensive Roomba 980 or iRobot 900 series.

However, the Freo X Ultra has its shortcomings, particularly in terms of navigation. Its LiDAR sensors and laser sensors aren't as reliable and reliable as other robotvacs. This means that it is prone to getting stuck or confused in certain corners or rooms of the house. It's also not able to climb stairs as well as other models and isn't equipped with a dock to create a cleaning robots for home area for plush carpets.

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

But if you want to save some cash or simply don't care about the limitations of this machine there are many other great choices available which include a variety of eufy models that cost substantially less. The Eufy Qrevo Curv, for example is less expensive and provides a similar in-app experience with more features like the ability to climb stairs, a full-function dock, and a better overall performance when vacuuming floors as well as high and low-pile carpets.

4. eufy RoboVac G30

Eufy is an Anker company that has an established track record of making robot vacuums that have the right balance of features, performance and price. The G30 Hybrid offers a powerful cleaning power for hard and carpeted floors, as well as mopping capabilities at an affordable price. It's easy to set up, simply attach one of the side brushes and then turn it on. Then connect your charging dock. The app will guide you through the steps needed to connect your G30 to your Wi-Fi. The dock should be placed near an outlet with plenty of space to move.

The G30 is tiny, 2.85 inches tall to be precise It can be placed under sofas and other furniture with low clearance. Its design is a little less ostentatious than some rival models, and features a sleek black finish and three physical buttons such as Auto Cleaning start/pause, Recharge and Spot Clean (which scrubs a space in an arc for two minutes). You can also link the G30 to Amazon Alexa or Google Home to perform cleaning that is not scheduled using voice commands.

The main characteristic that makes the G30 apart from its competitors is the method it cleans. It uses a built-in mapping to create an image of immovable objects it encounters, remembering what it's already cleaned and where it can't access. When it needs to recharge, it automatically returns to its base, and then resumes cleaning where it started.

The elegant G30 isn't without faults however. The iRobot Roomba is built better and has lower recurring costs. It is faster to charge, has similar battery life and performs better on unfinished floors or low-pile carpet. It also comes with a larger dust bin that doesn't require to be emptied as frequently and comes with a set of boundary strips to restrict it from certain areas. The G30 is more affordable and simpler to maintain. Its smaller canister means it doesn't have to be emptied as frequently and has less trouble with bulky materials like cereal.