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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 is a powerful robot with smart mapping and app-based no go zones. Its run time of 180 minutes is impressive. It also self-empties and automatically refills its water tank.

1. Roomba j7+ iRobot from iRobot.

The Roomba j7+ is iRobot's smartest robot vacuum to date. Its most notable advancement, however, is its camera-based obstacle-detection system. This uses AI to detect objects like charging cords and shoes. It's the first robot to send you pictures of the objects that it encounters, so you can instruct the robot to stay clear of it.

The Combo J7+ is the most efficient robot mop that we have ever tested. It cleans up dirt and spills quickly, leaving no trace that it was there. The iRobot app makes it easy to control. You can schedule cleanings and even create Keep Out Zones to ensure that it doesn't sweep in areas that you don't would like. It's compatible with Alexa or Google Assistant so you can start and stop it by voice.

The design is also better than the other models. It features a sleek, top piece that appears like an toy, not a loud and obnoxious robot. Clean Base's automatic floor cleaner Dirt Disposal System is also self-emptying which will cut down your cleaning time.

In our tests, we found that the j7+ quickly took away dirt, dust, and hair from pets. The counter-rotating rubber brushes kept the debris in place, instead of scattering it across the automatic floor cleaning machine. It even managed to take small gravel and sand, which most other robots can't. It did this without getting tangled in our pet's hair.

The j7+, while not as sophisticated as the Roomba S9 for $1,217and Self-Emptying Vacuum Robot from iRobot, and cannot clean the stairs, it's an option for those who want both mopping and vacuum. It's not expensive and the iRobot application makes it user-friendly.

The iRobot Home App is easy to use but we found it less reliable than other robotic cleaner applications. It can take some time to download updates, and often it's difficult to tell if the update is actually working until you've seen it in action.

2. Roborock Q5+

If you're looking for an automated vacuum cleaner that can do more than just clean floors, the best robot floor cleaner option is probably hybrid. These machines are equipped with a water tank so they can automated vacuum cleaner and mop simultaneously. They also have a range of additional features, including smart mapping, small obstacles avoidance, and the ability to wash and dry mopping pads. The negative is that they tend to be pricey at full retail, but on Black Friday and Cyber Monday they are often reduced in price.

Roborock produces several of our top 5 robot vacuum robotic vacuums, and the Q5+ doesn't perform to the standards. It's the cheapest model of their auto-empty line. Although it doesn't have some of the more expensive features (like no-go zones and multi-story memories) however, it's a great choice when you're willing to compromise to save a few dollars.

The Q5+ is remarkably soft when it comes to obstacles like tables and walls. This makes it an ideal 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 often fall short. The technology used to navigate in the Q5+ is fantastic as well, with only a few missed corners and along walls.

Like other Roborock devices as well, the Q5+ can be controlled using a few buttons on the device or via the Roborock app. Through the app, you can start and stop cleanings and schedules, as well as create virtual barriers and no-go zones, and alter your home map, or re-label rooms.

If you select the Q5+ model, it includes a new auto emptying dock that is designed to make this robot easier to maintain. Installing it requires a screwdriver but once in place, emptying the bin can be accomplished with relative ease. It comes with a huge LCD screen, which is useful when setting up schedules and changing settings. This feature isn't necessary for everyone, but it can help to keep track of the robot's maintenance schedules.

3. Narwal Freo X Ultra

The Freo X Ultra robot vacuum and mop is a clever well-rounded mop and vacuum. It's capable of both vacuuming and mopping. Its design and function are some of the most advanced available however, it's also expensive.

It's a small base station that looks great and is easily hidden when not in use. But the station's biggest selling feature is the way it automatizes many tasks and functions that most other robots leave to you. It can store dirty and clean water and electrolyze and heat the water. The majority of other robots require you to do this.

Its vacuuming performance is quite impressive, too. It's the only robovac I've tried that does an excellent job of removing dirt from floors that aren't. It's also not as loud as the expensive Roomba 900 series or iRobot 980.

But the Freo X Ultra has its shortcomings, particularly in terms of navigation. Its LiDAR and laser sensors aren't as reliable as some other robovacs, meaning it can get stuck or confused in certain areas or rooms of your home. It can't climb stairs as well as some competitors, for instance and it doesn't have an dock that allows you to create a dedicated cleaning zone for plush carpets.

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

If you're looking to cut costs or aren't concerned about the limitations of the robot, there are many other options available. Many of the eufy models cost significantly less. The Eufy Qrevo curv, for example, is cheaper and has many more features, like stairs and a fully-function Dock, with an improved overall experience when vacuuming on floors that are unfinished carpets with low pile and even high-pile carpets.

4. eufy RoboVac G30

eufy is an Anker company with an established track record of making robot vacuums that have the right balance of features, performance, and price. The G30 Hybrid is no different it offers a high-quality cleaning on hard floors and carpets and mopping function too at a reasonable price. It's easy to set up simply by snapping one of the side brushes on, turn on and plug in the charging dock. The app will guide you through the steps required to connect your G30 to your Wi-Fi. The dock must be located near an outlet with plenty of room to move.

The G30 is a small device that measures 2.85 inches in height, which means it is able to fit under most couches and low-clearance pieces of furniture. Its design is less flashy than some of the rival models, and features sleek black finish and three physical buttons that control Auto Cleaning, which can be paused or started. Recharge, and Spot Cleaning (which scrubs an area in a spiral pattern for two minutes). It is also possible to connect the G30 to Amazon Alexa or Google Home to use voice commands to do routine cleaning tasks that are not scheduled.

The way that the G30 cleans is what differentiates it from its competitors. It uses a built-in map to create an image of immovable objects it encounters and then keeps track of what it has already cleaned and the areas it's not able to access. When it needs to recharge, it will automatically return to its base, and then resumes cleaning from where it started.

The eufy G30 has a few flaws. The iRobot Roomba is more durable and has lower cost of operation. It charges faster, offers a similar battery life, and performs better on bare carpet or floors with low pile. It comes with a larger dust bin that doesn't require the same amount of emptying. It also comes with boundaries that prevent it from certain areas. The G30 is more affordable and simpler to maintain. Its smaller dust canister doesn't require as frequent emptying and it struggles less with heavy materials like cereal.