Top Black Friday and Cyber Monday affordable robot vacuum Vacuum Deals

This is your chance to own a robot vacuum. CNET's best-rated models will be available during Black Friday and Cyber Monday, with discounts up to 57%.

The Roborock Q7 Max offers strong pressure and smart mapping using apps-based no-go zones, and its 180-minute runtime is impressive. It also self-empties and refills its water tank.

1. Roomba j7+ iRobot from iRobot.

The Roomba j7+ is iRobot's most advanced robot vacuum to date. Its most significant advancement is an obstacle detection system that makes use of built-in AI to detect objects such as charging cords, shoes, and the dreaded pet waste that the majority of other robots cannot avoid (and often slough through). It's the first robot to provide you with a picture of an object that it encounters, meaning you can instruct the robot to stay clear of it.

The Combo J7+ is the most efficient mop robot we've ever tested, picking up spills and dirt effortlessly and leaving no trace that it was there. The iRobot application makes it simple to control. It can schedule cleanings, and also create Keep Out Zones so that it doesn't clean in areas you don’t would like. It's compatible with Alexa or Google Assistant so you can start and stop it using voice.

The design is also superior to the competition. It has an elegant, top piece that looks like a toy rather than an obnoxious and loud robot. And the Clean Base automatic floor vacuum Dirt Disposal System automatically empty which is great to speed up cleaning.

In our tests, we found that the j7+ quickly removed dust, dirt, and pet hair. The counter-rotating rubber brushes held the debris in place, rather than scattering it around the floor. It was able to capture sand, small gravel and even a bit of grit. Most robots can't do this. And all this without getting tangled up in our pet's hair shed.

The j7+, although not as smart as the Roomba S9, which costs $1,217+ Self-Emptying Vacuum Robot from iRobot, and it isn't able to clean the stairs, is an excellent choice for those who require both mopping and vacuum. It's not too expensive, and the iRobot app makes it very user-friendly to use.

The iRobot Home App is easy to use but we found it less reliable as other robotic cleaner apps. It can take a while to download updates, and it is sometimes difficult to tell if they are working until you actually see them in action.

2. Roborock Q5+

If you're looking for an automated vacuum cleaner that can do more than just clean floors, your best combo vacuum choice is probably a hybrid. This type of robot vacuum price typically has a built-in water tank that allows them to vacuum and mop your house at the same time. They also have a number of extra features, including smart mapping, small obstacles avoidance, and even the capability to dry and wash mopping pads. They are expensive at retail, but usually are reduced on Black Friday or Cyber Monday.

Roborock makes some of our favorite robotic vacuums and the Q5+ does not fail to impress. This is their least expensive auto-empty model, and while it's not equipped with some of the features found on higher-end models (like no-go zones and multi-story memory) it's still a great option if you're willing sacrifice a little to save hundreds of dollars.

The Q5+ is remarkably gentle when it comes to obstacles such as walls and table legs. This makes it a great option for homes with lots of furniture. It's also very thorough when it comes to cleaning up dust bunnies, which is a place where many cheaper robot vacuums can really fail. The navigation technology in the Q5+ is superb as well, with only a few misses in corners and along walls.

Like other Roborock devices, the Q5+ can be controlled with a handful of buttons on the device itself or via the Roborock app. Through the app, you can begin and stop cleanings and schedules, as well as create virtual barriers and no-go zones and alter your home map, or change the labeling of rooms.

If you select the Q5+ model, it comes with a new auto emptying dock that is designed to make this robot easier to maintain. Installing it requires a screwdriver but once it's installed emptying the bin can be accomplished without difficulty. It also features a large LCD display that is great to have when creating schedules or changing settings. This isn't a necessary feature for everyone but it will aid in keeping the track of the maintenance intervals for your robot easily.

3. Narwal Freo X Ultra

The Freo X Ultra is a well-rounded robot vacuum and mop that's impressively intelligent in its mopping and vacuuming capabilities. Its design is one of 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 main reason to buy the station is that it can automate many tasks, functions, and chores that other robots leave to you. It can store dirty and clean water and also electrolyze and warm the water. Most other robovacs will require this.

Its vacuuming performance is quite impressive as well. It's the few robovacs I've tested that does very well at collecting debris from plain floors, and is not nearly as loud as the more expensive Roomba 980 or iRobot the 900 series.

However, the Freo X Ultra has its shortcomings, particularly in terms of navigation. Its laser sensors and LiDAR sensors aren’t as reliable as other robotvacs. This means it can get stuck or confused in certain corners or rooms in the house. It's also not able to climb stairs as well as other competitors and doesn't come with a dock to create a clean zone for carpets that are soft.

Although it doesn't have as many in terms of cleaning options available in its app or as many in-app shortcuts like other robovacs the Freo X Ultra is still a top choice for those looking for a comprehensive mop and robot vacuum that's worth the price price.

If you're looking to save money or simply don't care about the limitations of this robotic vacuum cleaner comparison There are many other great choices on the market, including a lot of eufy models that cost considerably less. The Eufy Qrevo Curv, for example is less expensive and offers a similar in-app experience with more features, including stairs, a fully-function dock, and superior overall vacuuming performance on bare floors and low and high-pile carpets.

4. Eufy RoboVac G30

Eufy is an Anker company that has an established track record of making robot vacuums that offer the perfect combination of features, performance, and price. The G30 Hybrid offers a powerful cleaning power for hard and carpeted floors, as well as mopping functions for a low cost. It's simple to set up, just snap on one of the side brush, turn it on and connect your charging dock. The app guides you through a few steps to connect it to Wi-Fi, and the G30 is ready to go. The dock should be placed near an outlet with plenty of room to move.

The G30 is tiny, 2.85 inches tall to be precise, which means it can be placed under sofas and other furniture with low clearance. Its design isn't as ostentatious in comparison to other models. It has a sleek black finish with three buttons that are physical for Auto Cleaning start/pause (which scrubs a spot in a spiral fashion over two minutes), Recharge, and Spot Cleaner. You can also link the G30 to Amazon Alexa or Google Home to conduct cleaning without a schedule using voice commands.

The most important feature that distinguishes the G30 apart from most competitors is the way it cleans. It uses a built-in mapping to create an image of the immovable objects in its path while retaining what it's cleaned and what it isn't able to access. When it needs to recharge, it automatically returns to its base and resumes cleaning where it began.

The elegant G30 has a few issues. The iRobot Roomba is better built and has lower recurring costs. It charges faster, offers the same battery life and performs better on bare flooring or carpet with a low pile. It has a bigger dust bin that doesn't require the same amount of emptying. It also comes with boundaries that prevent it from certain areas. The G30 on the other hand is less expensive and a lot simpler to maintain. Its smaller dust canister does not require emptying as often and it has less trouble with bulky material such as cereal.