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 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 has smart mapping and app-based no go zones. Its 180-minute running time is impressive. It also self-empties and refills its water tank.

1. Roomba j7+ from iRobot

The Roomba J7+, IRobot's smartest robot to date, is the Roomba j7+. Its most significant breakthrough is its camera-based obstacle detection system that uses built-in AI to recognize objects like charging cords, shoes, and the dreaded pet waste that most other robots can't avoid (and often go through). It's the first robot to send you images of objects that it encounters, so you can tell the robot to avoid it.

The Combo j7+ is also the best robot vacuum cleaner on sale to mop we've ever tested, picking up dirt and spills with ease without leaving any trace that was there. It's easy to control through the iRobot Home app that lets you schedule cleaning and set up Keep Out Zones to ensure it doesn't sweep areas you don't want it to. It's compatible with Alexa or Google Assistant so you can start it and stop it by voice.

The design is also more appealing than the other models. It has a sleek, high-end piece that resembles toys rather than the loud and annoying robot. And the Clean Base automatic floor cleaning machine Dirt Disposal System automatically empty and is ideal to reduce the time spent cleaning.

In our tests the j7+ was quick to pick up and remove dust dirt, pet hair and other particles. The counter-rotating rubber brush roll kept the debris in one location instead of scattering it all over the floor. It was able to collect small gravel, sand and even a bit of grit. Most robots could not achieve this feat. It did without getting caught up in our pet's hair.

Although it's not as sophisticated as the Roomba s9+ Auto-Emptying Vacuum, and it's not able to clean stairs, the j7+ is still a solid option for those who require both mopping and a vacuum in their home. It's not costly and the iRobot App makes it easy to use.

The iRobot Home App is easy to use, but we found it less reliable than other robotic cleaner applications. It can take a long time to download updates, and often it's hard to determine whether the update actually functioning until you've seen it in action.

2. Roborock Q5+

If you're looking to purchase an automated vacuum cleaner that can do more than just clean floors, your best choice is probably hybrid. These bots are equipped with a tank of water so they can vacuum and mop at the same time. They also come with many additional features, including smart mapping and small object avoidance and the capability to wash and dry mopping pads. They're expensive at retail, but usually lower prices on Black Friday or Cyber Monday.

Roborock makes some of our favorite robotic floor scrubber vacuums and the Q5+ does not perform to the standards. This is the least expensive model of their auto-empty line. Although it might not come with some of the luxurious features (like no-go areas and multi-story memories) but it's an excellent choice if you are willing to compromise to save a few dollars.

The Q5+ is noticeably gentle around obstacles like table legs and walls which makes it a great choice for homes with lots of furniture. It is also very thorough in removing dust bunnies. This is an area that many robot vacuum cleaner top 10 vacuums that are less expensive aren't able to meet. The technology for navigation in the Q5+ is excellent as well, with only a few missing in corners and along walls.

Like other Roborock devices as well, the Q5+ can be controlled using a handful of buttons on the device itself or via the Roborock app. The app lets you start and stop cleaning. You can also set schedules, design virtual barrier and no-go areas or modify your home map or re-label rooms.

If you select the Q5+ model, it includes a new auto-emptying dock that's designed to make the robot easier to maintain. Installing it requires a screwdriver however, once it's in place it can be done without difficulty. It also features a large LCD display which is great to have when setting up schedules or altering settings. This feature isn't required for everyone, but it can help easily keep track of the robot cleaner'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 one of the best in the industry, but it's expensive.

The base station looks nice and is easily hidden when not in use, and the dimensions are quite small. But the station's biggest selling factor is its ability to automate many tasks and functions that most other robots will leave to you. It can keep clean and dirty water and electrolyze and heat the water. Many other robots require this.

Its vacuuming capabilities are also impressive. It's the only robovac I've used that has done a good job picking up debris from bare floors. And it's not as loud as the costly Roomba 900 series or iRobot 980.

But the Freo X Ultra has its flaws, particularly in terms of navigation. Its LiDAR sensors and laser sensors aren’t as reliable as other robotvacs. This means it could get stuck or confused in certain corners or rooms in the house. It's not able navigate stairs as well as some competitors, and it doesn't have a dock that allows the user to set up an area for cleaning that is specifically designed for plush carpets.

The Freo X Ultra robot vacuum and mop is an excellent choice for those who need an automated vacuum, visit the site, that can do it all.

But if you want to save some cash, or just don't care about the limitations of this machine there are many alternatives on the market with a wide range of eufy models for considerably less. The Eufy Qrevo Curv, for example is less expensive and offers the same experience in the app, but with more features, including stairs, a fully-function dock, and better overall vacuuming performance on bare floors as well as high- and low-pile carpets.

4. Eufy RoboVac G30

Eufy is an Anker company that has a history of producing robot vacuums that have the right combination of features, performance, and price. The G30 Hybrid is no different, offering a capable cleaning of hard floors as well as carpets and mopping function too at a reasonable price. It's easy to set up by snapping one of the side brushes on, turn on and plug in the charging dock. The app guides you through a few steps to connect it to your Wi-Fi. After that, the G30 is ready to go. The dock should be placed near an outlet and have plenty of room to move.

The G30 is a tiny device that measures 2.85 inches in height, which means it is able to fit under most couches and low-clearance pieces furniture. Its design is more modest than other models, sporting sleek black finish and three physical buttons: Auto Cleaning start/pause, Recharge and Spot Clean (which scrubs an area in spiral patterns for 2 minutes). You can also connect the G30 to Amazon Alexa or Google Home to conduct cleaning without a schedule using voice commands.

The primary aspect that sets the G30 apart from its competitors is the method it cleans. It makes use of an integrated map to make a picture of the immovable items that are in its path. It remembers the items it has cleaned and what it is unable to access. It will return to the base to recharge and then continues cleaning where it left off.

The sleek G30 has a few flaws. The iRobot Roomba 675 is more constructed, has lower recurring expenses, charges more quickly and has the same battery life while offering better performance on floors with no carpet and carpets with low pile. It also comes with a larger dust bin that doesn't have to be empty as often and comes with an array of boundaries that ensure it isn't in certain areas. The G30 is less expensive and easier to maintain. Its smaller dust container doesn't require as frequent emptying and is less prone to suffocating heavy materials such as cereal.