Top Black Friday and Cyber Monday Robot Vacuum Deals

If you've ever wanted to purchase a robot vacuum, now's your chance. CNET's top-rated models will be available during Black Friday and Cyber Monday, with discounts up to 57%.

The Roborock Q7 Max is a powerful robot that has smart mapping and app-based no go zones. Its running time of 180 minutes is impressive. It also self-empties and automatically refills its water tank.

1. Roomba j7+ from iRobot

The Roomba j7+, iRobot’s most advanced robot to date is the Roomba J7+. Its biggest advancement, however, is its camera-based obstacle-detection system. It makes use of AI to detect objects like charging cords and shoes. It's the first robot to provide you with a picture of an object that it encounters, so that you can tell the robot to avoid it.

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

The design is also better than the competition. It has a sleek, top piece that resembles an toy, not an obnoxious and loud robot. Clean Base Automatic Dirt disposal It also self-empties which will cut down your cleaning robots for home time.

In our tests the j7+ performed quick to remove dust dirt, pet hair and even pet hair. The rubber brushes that counter-rotate kept the debris in place, instead of scattering it across the floor washing robot. It was able to capture small gravel, sand and even a little grit. Most robots can't accomplish this feat. It did all this without getting caught in our pet's hair.

The j7+, while not as intelligent as the $1,217 Roomba S9+ Self-Emptying Vacuum from iRobot, and it isn't able to clean the stairs, is still an excellent choice for those who need both mopping and vacuum. It's not expensive and the iRobot application makes it user-friendly to use.

While the iRobot Home app is very easy to use, we've found it to be less reliable than other applications that utilize robotic cleaners. It can take some time to download updates and it is sometimes difficult to determine if they are working until you see them in action.

2. Roborock Q5+

When you're looking for a robot vacuum that does more than simply clean floors, the most effective option is likely to be one that is a hybrid. This type of robot typically has a built-in water tank which means they can vacuum and mop your house simultaneously. These bots also have many additional features, including smart mapping and small object avoidance and the capability to wash and dry mopping pads. The downside is that they can be pricey at full retail, but during Black Friday and Cyber Monday they usually drop in price.

Roborock makes some of our top robot vacuums, and the Q5+ isn't an exception. It's the cheapest model in their auto-empty line. Although it might not include some of the premium features (like no-go zones or multi-story memories) but it's a great choice if you are willing to make a few compromises to save a few dollars.

The Q5+ is remarkably gentle when it comes to obstacles like tables and walls. This makes it an ideal option for homes with many furniture pieces. It's also extremely thorough in cleaning up dust bunnies. This is an area that many cheaper robot vacuums fall short. The Q5+'s navigation system is also superb, with only a few mishaps on walls and corners.

Like other Roborock devices, the Q5+ can be controlled by 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 barriers and no-go areas or adjust your home map, or re-label rooms.

If you choose to purchase the Q5+, it comes with a brand new auto-empty dock, which was specifically designed to make the robot simple to maintain. It requires a screwdriver install, but once it's installed, the process of emptying the bin is relatively easy. It features a large LCD screen which is helpful when setting up schedules and altering settings. This feature isn't required for the majority of people, however it can help you to keep track of the robot's maintenance schedules.

3. Narwal Freo X Ultra

The Freo X Ultra is a well-rounded robot mop and vacuum that's incredibly smart in both its mopping and vacuuming capabilities. Its design is among the most innovative in the market however, it's costly.

The base station looks nice and hides it when not in use, and the size is relatively compact. But the station's main selling feature is the way it automatizes numerous tasks and functions that most other robots leave up to you. It can store clean and dirty water and also electrolyze and warm the water. Many other robots require you to do this.

Its vacuuming capabilities are impressive and efficient, too. It's the few robovacs I've tried that does very well at cleaning robots up debris from bare floors, and it's not as loud as the more expensive Roomba 980 or iRobot 900 series.

The Freo X Ultra is not free of faults, especially when it comes navigation. Its LiDAR and laser sensors aren't as reliable as other robovacs. This means it sometimes gets stuck or confused in certain areas of the house. It's not able navigate stairs as well as competitors, either and it doesn't have a dock that lets you to create a dedicated cleaning zone for carpets with plush padding.

While it doesn't offer as many in terms of cleaning configuration options in its app or as many in-app shortcuts as other robovacs, the Freo X Ultra is still an excellent choice for anyone seeking a great all-round robot vacuum and mop that's worth the price price.

If you're looking to cut costs or aren't concerned about the limitations of the robot, there are many other options available. Many eufy models cost substantially less. The Eufy Qrevo curv, for example is a bit more expensive, but offers many more features, like stairs and a fully-function Dock, which provides the ability to provide a more thorough vacuuming experience on bare floors, low-pile carpets and even high-pile carpets.

4. eufy RoboVac g30

Eufy is an Anker company with a history of producing robot vacuums that offer the perfect balance of performance, features, and price. The G30 Hybrid offers a powerful cleaning on hard and carpeted flooring, and a mopping function for a low cost. It's simple to set up, just attach one of the side brushes and then turn it on. Then plug in your charging dock. The app will guide you through the steps needed to connect your G30 to your Wi-Fi. You'll need to leave the dock close to a power outlet and plenty of room for it to move however.

The G30 is a compact device, measuring 2.85 inches in height, so it will fit under most couches and low-clearance pieces furniture. Its design is more subtle compared to some rival models. It is sleek with a black finish and three buttons that are physical for Auto Cleaning start/pause (which scrubs a spot in a spiral pattern for two minutes) Recharge, and Spot Cleaner. You can also connect the G30 to Amazon Alexa or Google Home to use voice commands to do routine cleaning tasks that are not scheduled.

The way in which the G30 cleans is what differentiates it from its competitors. It uses a built-in map to create an image of the immovable objects in its path and then keeps track of what it has already cleaned and where it can't access. It automatically returns to the base to recharge and continues cleaning the area it left.

The sleek G30 isn't without faults however. The iRobot Roomba 675 is much better constructed, has lower recurring costs, is charged more quickly and has the same battery life, while providing superior performance on floors that are unfinished and carpets with low pile. It also comes with a larger dust bin that doesn't require to be emptied as frequently and comes with a set of boundaries to restrict it from certain areas. The G30 however is less expensive and much simpler to maintain. Its smaller canister means it doesn't need to be emptied as often and vacuum deals it's less difficulty handling bulky products such as cereal.