Top Black Friday and Cyber Monday Robot Vacuum Deals

This is your chance to own a robot vacuum. CNET's top-rated models will be available for Black Friday and Cyber Monday with discounts as high as 57%.

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

1. Roomba j7+ from iRobot

The Roomba j7+ is iRobot's most intelligent robot vacuum to date. Its biggest advancement, however, is its camera-based obstacle-detection technology. It uses AI to identify objects like charging cords and shoes. It's the first robot to send you a picture of an object that it encounters, so you can tell the robot to stay clear of it.

The Combo j7+ is also the most efficient mop robot we've ever tested, removing spills and dirt with ease without leaving any trace that was there. It's simple to control via the iRobot Home app, which lets you schedule cleaning and set up Keep Out Zones so that it doesn't clean areas you do not want it to. It's also compatible with Alexa and Google Assistant, so you can start and stop it with your voice.

Its design is also an improvement over the rest and features a sleek, top piece that appears more like a toy robotic than a loud, obnoxious one. And the Clean Base Automatic Dirt Disposal System is self-emptying and is ideal to reduce the time spent cleaning.

In our tests, we discovered that the j7+ swiftly removed dust, dirt, and pet hair. The rubber brushes that counter-rotate kept the debris in place instead of scattering it on the floor. It was able to capture small gravel, sand and even a tiny bit of grit. Most robots can't do this. And all this without getting tangled up in our pet's shedding hair.

While it's not quite as smart as the $1,217 iRobot Roomba s9+ Self-Emptying Vacuum, and it's not able to clean stairs The j7+ is still an excellent choice for those who need both mopping and a vac in their home. It's not expensive and the iRobot app makes it very user-friendly to use.

Although the iRobot Home app is very user-friendly however we've found it be less reliable than other apps that use robotic cleaners. It can take a while to download updates and it can be difficult to determine whether they're working until you see them in action.

2. Roborock Q5+

If you are looking for a cheap robot vacuum cleaner vacuum cleaner that can do more than just clean your floors then a hybrid is the ideal choice. These bots are equipped with a tank of water so they can vacuum and mop simultaneously. They also have a range of extra features, including smart mapping, small obstacles avoidance, and even the capability to wash and dry mopping pads. They're expensive at full retail but often lower prices on Black Friday or Cyber Monday.

Roborock makes some of our top robot vacuums and the Q5+ is no exception. This is their least expensive auto vacuum cleaner-empty model. While it doesn't have some of the premium features you'll find on higher-end models (like no-go zones and multi-story memory) it's still an excellent option if you're willing to sacrifice a bit to save hundreds of dollars.

The Q5+ is noticeable soft around obstacles like tables and walls and walls, which makes it an excellent choice for homes with lots of furniture. It is also very thorough in cleaning up dust bunnies. This is a area where many robot vacuums that are less expensive fall short. The technology used to navigate in the Q5+ is superb and has very few missing in corners and along walls.

The Q5+, like other Roborock products can be controlled via just a few buttons on the device or via the Roborock App. The app lets you begin and stop cleanings, set schedules, create virtual barriers and no-go zones, and adjust your home map or re-label rooms.

If you opt for the Q5+ it comes with a new auto-emptying dock, designed to make this robot easier to maintain. Installing it requires a screwdriver however, once it's in place emptying the bin can be accomplished without difficulty. It comes with a huge LCD screen that is very useful in setting up schedules and adjusting settings. This feature isn't essential for most people but it can help easily keep the best robot cleaner's maintenance schedules.

3. Narwal Freo X Ultra

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

It's a small base station that looks beautiful and is easily hidden when not in use. The station's most appealing point is how it automates many tasks and functions that most other robots leave to you. It can store 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 performance is quite impressive as well. It's the only robovacs that I've tested that does an excellent job of cleaning up debris from unfinished floors, and it's not nearly as loud as the more expensive Roomba 980 or iRobot the 900 series.

The Freo X Ultra is not free of faults, especially in the area of navigation. Its laser and LiDAR sensors aren't as reliable as other robovacs, meaning it sometimes gets stuck or confused in certain areas of your home. It's not able to navigate stairs as well as competitors, for instance, and it doesn't have a dock that lets the user to set up an exclusive cleaning zone for carpets with plush padding.

The Freo X Ultra robot vacuum and mop is an excellent choice for those who need a robot vacuum that does everything.

But if you want to save money or don't want to think about the limitations of this machine there are many alternatives available, including a lot of eufy models for significantly less. The eufy Qrevo curv, for example is a bit more expensive and has more features, including stairs and a fully-function Dock, that provides a better overall vacuuming experience on floors that are unfinished, low-pile carpets and even high-pile carpets.

4. eufy RoboVac G30

Eufy, an Anker company has a proven track record of making robot vacuums that strike the perfect 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 up, simply connect one of the side brush and then turn it on. Then connect the charging dock. The app walks you through a few steps to connect it to your Wi-Fi, and the G30 is ready to go. The dock will need to be placed near an outlet with plenty of room to move.

The G30 is a tiny device, measuring 2.85 inches in height, so it can be placed under most couches and pieces of low-clearance furniture. Its design isn't as ostentatious when compared to rival models. It features a sleek black finish and 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 connect the G30 with Amazon Alexa or Google Home to use voice commands to do unscheduled cleaning.

The main aspect that makes the G30 apart from its competitors is the way it cleans. It uses a built-in map to create an image of the immovable objects in its path, remembering what it's already cleaned and the areas it's not able to access. It automatically returns to the base to recharge, and then begins cleaning where it left off.

The elegant G30 isn't without faults, though. The iRobot Roomba 675 is more constructed, has lower recurring costs, charges faster and has a similar battery life while offering better performance on bare floors and carpets with low pile. It also comes with a larger dust bin that doesn't need to be emptied as frequently and comes with an array of boundary strips to ensure it isn't in certain areas. The G30 is more affordable and simpler to maintain. Its smaller canister means it doesn't have to be empty as often, and it has less difficulty handling bulky products like cereal.