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 best-rated models will be on sale during Black Friday and Cyber Monday with discounts of up to 57%.

The Roborock Q7 Max is a powerful robot with smart mapping and app-based no go zones. Its 180-minute running time is impressive. It also automatically replenishes and self-empties its water tank.

1. iRobot Roomba j7+

The Roomba j7+ is iRobot's smartest robot vacuum to date. Its greatest advancement is an obstacle detection system that uses built-in AI to recognize objects like charging cords, shoes and the pet waste that most other robots can't avoid (and often plough right through). It's the first robot to provide you with images of objects that it encounters, so 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 with ease while leaving no trace it was there. The iRobot application makes it simple to control. You can schedule cleanings and even create Keep Out Zones to ensure it doesn't sweep in areas you don’t wish to. It's also compatible with Alexa and Google Assistant, so you can start and stop it with your voice.

Its design is a step above the competition and features a sleek, top piece that appears more like a toy than a loud, obnoxious one. Clean Base's automatic floor vacuum Dirt Disposal System also self-empties, which can cut down on cleaning time.

In our tests, we discovered that the j7+ was quick to took away dirt, dust, and hair from pets. Its counter-rotating rubber brush rolls kept the debris in one location rather than sending it scattering all over the floor. It even managed to capture sand and small gravel, which most other robots can't. It did this without getting tangled in our pet's hair.

Although it's not as efficient as the $1,217 iRobot Roomba s9+ Self-Emptying Robot Vacuum, and it's not able to clean stairs, the J7+ is a solid option for those who need both a vac and a mop 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 floor scrubber cleaner apps. It can take a long time to download updates, and often it's difficult to know 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, the best choice is probably one that is a hybrid. This category of bots typically comes with a built-in tank for water which means they can mop and vacuum your home at the same time. They also have a number of additional features, including smart mapping, small obstacles avoidance, and the ability to dry and wash mopping pads. They're costly at retail, but they often come down in price on Black Friday or Cyber Monday.

Roborock makes some of our most loved robotic vacuums, and the Q5+ doesn't perform to the standards. This is the cheapest model in their auto-empty line. Although it doesn't come with some of the luxurious features (like no-go areas and multi-story memories), Robot Vacuum it's still a great choice if you are willing to make some compromises to save a few dollars.

The Q5+ is extremely gentle when it comes to obstacles such as walls and table legs. This makes it an ideal option for homes with lots of furniture. It's also extremely thorough in cleaning up dust bunnies. This is a area where many cheaper robot vacuums aren't able to meet. The technology used to navigate in the Q5+ is superb too, with very little misses in corners and along walls.

The Q5+, just like other Roborock products can be controlled via just a few buttons on the device or through the Roborock App. The app allows you to 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 opt for the Q5+, it ships with a new auto-empty dock that's designed specifically to make this robot simple to maintain. Installing it requires a screwdriver but once it's installed it is done with relative ease. It comes with a huge LCD screen, which is useful for setting up schedules or changing settings. This isn't a necessary feature for everyone however it will aid in keeping 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 clever in its mopping and vacuuming capabilities. Its design and features are among the best budget robot vacuum on the market however, it's also expensive.

It's a tiny base station that looks beautiful and can be hidden when not in use. The station's main selling point is that it automates many tasks, functions, and chores that other robots have to leave to you. It stores clean and dirty water, electrolyzes and heats the water (which many other robots require you to do), empties the dustbin after vacuuming, and helps keep your robot fully charged and clean.

Its vacuuming is also impressive. It's the only robovacs that I've tested that does very well at collecting debris from bare floors, and it's not as loud as the more expensive Roomba 980 or iRobot the 900 series.

The Freo X Ultra is not without flaws, especially when it comes navigation. Its LiDAR sensors and laser sensors aren't as reliable and reliable as other robovacs. This means it can get stuck or confused in certain areas or rooms of the house. It's not able to navigate stairs as well as some competitors, for instance, and it doesn't have a dock that lets you to set up an area for cleaning that is specifically designed for carpets with plush padding.

Although it doesn't have the same amount of cleaning configuration options in its app, or as many shortcuts within the app as some other robovacs, the Freo X Ultra is still a top choice for those looking for a comprehensive robot robotic vacuum cleaner and mop that's worth the premium price cost.

If you're looking to cut costs or aren't concerned about the limitations of the robot, there are plenty of alternatives available. Many of the eufy models cost significantly less. The eufy Qrevo Curv, for instance is less expensive and offers the same experience in the app, but with more features like stairs, a fully-function dock, and better overall performance when vacuuming floors as well as high- and low-pile carpets.

4. eufy RoboVac G30

Eufy, a Anker company has a proven track record of making robot vacuums that strike the right balance between performance, features and price. The G30 Hybrid is no different and offers a powerful cleaning of hard floors and mopping, carpets and other surfaces at an affordable price point. It's easy to set it up, simply connect one of the side brushes, turn it on and connect your charging dock. The app walks you through the steps needed to connect it to your Wi-Fi. After that, the G30 is ready to go. The dock will need to be placed near an outlet with plenty of space to move.

The G30 is a small device, measuring 2.85 inches in height, so it can be tucked away under couches and low-clearance pieces of furniture. Its design isn't as ostentatious in comparison to other models. It features a sleek black finish with three buttons that are physical for Auto Cleaning start/pause (which scrubs the area in a spiral pattern for two minutes), Recharge and Spot Cleaner. You can also link the G30 to Amazon Alexa or Google Home to do unscheduled cleaning with voice commands.

The way that the G30 cleans is what differentiates it from other models. It uses an integrated map to create a picture of the immovable items in its path. It can remember the items it has cleaned and where it cannot access. When it's time to recharge, it automatically returns to its base and resumes cleaning where it began.

The eufy G30 has a few issues. The iRobot Roomba is better built and has lower cost of operation. It is faster to charge, has similar battery life and is more effective on bare floors or low-pile carpet. It has a larger dust bin that doesn't require the same amount of emptying. It also comes with boundary strips that keep it from certain areas. The G30, however is more affordable and much simpler to maintain. Its smaller size means that it doesn't have to be emptied as frequently, and it has less trouble with bulky materials such as cereal.