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Top Black Friday and Cyber Monday Robot Vacuum Deals

This is your time to own a robot vacuum. CNET's top models are on sale this Black Friday and Cyber Monday, with savings of up to 57%.

The Roborock Q7 Max offers strong pressure and smart mapping with app-based no-go zones, and its 180-minute runtime is awe-inspiring. It also self-empties and automatically refills its water tank.

1. iRobot Roomba j7+

The Roomba j7+ is iRobot's most intelligent robot vacuum to date. The most significant advancement, however, is its camera-based obstacle detection system. This uses AI to identify objects such as charging cables and shoes. It's also the first robot to automatically send you a picture of an object it encounters to let you know to stay clear of it in the future.

The Combo J7+ is the most efficient robot mop that we have ever tested. It picks up dirt and spills quickly, 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 to ensure it doesn't vacuum in areas that you don't would like. And it's compatible with Alexa and Google Assistant, so you can start and stop it by speaking to it.

Its design is an improvement over the rest, with a sleek top piece that looks more like a toy robot than a loud, obnoxious one. And the Clean Base Automated Dirt Disposal System is self-emptying and is ideal to speed up cleaning.

In our tests the j7+ was quick to pick up and remove dust, dirt and pet hair. The counter-rotating rubber brushes kept the debris in one spot instead of scattering it all over the floor. It even could take small gravel and sand, which most other robots can't. And it did all this without getting tangled up in our pet's hair shedding.

Although it's not as smart as the $1,217 Roomba s9+ Auto-Emptying Vacuum and can't clean stairs The J7+ is an excellent choice for those who need both mopping and a vacuum in their home. It's not expensive, and the iRobot app makes it very user-friendly to use.

While the iRobot Home app is very user-friendly, we've found it to be less reliable than other apps that work with robotic cleaners. It can take a while to download updates, and sometimes it's hard to determine whether the update is functioning until you've seen it in the 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 one that is a hybrid. These machines are equipped with a water tank so they can vacuum and mop simultaneously. These bots also come with various additional features such as smart mapping, small object avoidance, and the ability to wash and re-dry mopping pads. The disadvantage is that they tend to be pricey at full retail price, but on Black Friday and Cyber Monday they often drop in price.

Roborock makes some of our most loved robotic vacuums and the Q5+ does not disappoint. This is the cheapest model in their auto-empty line. Although it doesn't include some of the expensive features (like no-go zones and multi-story memories) however, it's an excellent choice if you are willing to make some compromises to save a few dollars.

The Q5+ is exceptionally gentle when it comes down to obstacles like table legs and walls. This makes it an excellent option for homes with many furniture pieces. It's also very thorough in cleaning dust bunnies. This is a place where most robot vacuums of lower quality do not excel in. The Q5+'s navigation system is also superb, with only a few mishaps on walls and corners.

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

If you select the Q5+ model, it includes a new auto-emptying dock, designed to make this robot easier to maintain. It requires a screwdriver to install, but once in place the process of emptying the bin is relatively simple. It has a large LCD screen which is helpful when setting up schedules and adjusting settings. This feature isn't required for the majority of people, but it can help you to keep the cheap robot vacuum cleaner's maintenance schedules.

3. Narwal Freo X Ultra

The Freo X Ultra is a well-rounded robot mop and vacuum that's incredibly clever in its mopping and vacuuming capabilities. Its design and function are among the best on the market however, it's also expensive.

It is a relatively small base station that looks great and is easily hidden when not in use. But the station's biggest selling point is how it automates numerous tasks and functions that most other robots will leave to you. It stores clean and dirty water, electrolyzes and heats the water (which most other robovacs require you to do) and empty the dust bin after vacuuming, and ensures that your robot fully charged and clean.

Its vacuuming capabilities are impressive, too. It's the only robovacs that I've tried 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.

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 that it can get stuck or confused in certain areas or rooms in the home. It's not able navigate stairs as well as competitors, either and doesn't come with a dock that allows the user to set up an exclusive cleaning zone for carpets with plush padding.

The Freo X Ultra robot vacuum and mop is a great choice for those who need an automated vacuum that can do everything.

If you're looking to save money or don't want to think about the limitations of this robot There are many other options on the market with a wide range of eufy models that cost substantially less. The eufy Qrevo Curv, for instance is less expensive and offers the same experience in the app, but with more features like the ability to climb stairs, a full-function dock, and a better overall performance when vacuuming floors and low and high-pile carpets.

4. eufy RoboVac G30

Eufy, an Anker company, has a track record of producing robot vacuums that strike the right balance between features, performance and price. The G30 Hybrid is no different and offers a powerful cleaning on hard floors and mopping functions as well as carpets at a reasonable price. It's easy to setup simply by snapping one of the side brushes on, turn it on, and plug it into the charging dock. The app will guide you through the steps required to connect your G30 to your Wi-Fi. The dock will need to be placed near an outlet and have plenty of space to move.

The G30 is small, 2.85 inches tall to be precise It can be placed under couches and other furniture with a low clearance. Its design is a little less flashy than some of the rival models, with sleek black finishes and three physical buttons that control Auto Cleaning, which can be paused or started. Recharge and Spot Cleaning (which scrubs an area in an arc for two minutes). It is also possible to connect the G30 to Amazon Alexa or Google Home to perform cleaning robots that is not scheduled using voice commands.

The most important feature that distinguishes the G30 above the rest is the way it cleans. It makes use of a built-in map to create an image of the immovable objects it encounters 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 the area it left.

The eufy G30 isn't without its faults however. The iRobot Roomba is more durable and has lower monthly costs. It is faster to charge, has similar battery life and performs better on bare floors or low-pile carpet. It comes with a larger dust bin that does not require the same amount of emptying. It also comes with boundary strips that keep it from certain areas. The G30 is less expensive and easier to maintain. Its smaller dust container doesn't require as frequent emptying and it struggles less with bulky material such as cereal.