Top Black Friday and Cyber Monday Robot Vacuum Deals

Now is your chance to own a robot vacuum. CNET's top-rated 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 apps-based no-go zones. its 180-minute runtime is impressive. It also self-empties itself and automatically refills its water tank.

1. Roomba j7+ from iRobot

The Roomba J7+, iRobot's most intelligent robot to date, is the Roomba j7+. Its most significant breakthrough is its camera-based obstacle detection system that uses built-in AI to detect objects such as charging cords, shoes and the pet waste that most other robots can't avoid (and often go through). It's also the first to automatically send you a photo of an object it encounters to let you know to stay clear of it in the future.

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 app makes it easy to control. You can schedule cleanings and even create Keep Out Zones to ensure that it doesn't vacuum in areas you don't want. It's compatible with Alexa or Google Assistant so you can start it and stop it with a voice.

Its design is superior to the rest and features a sleek, top piece that appears more like a toy robot than a loud, obnoxious one. Clean Base's Automatic Dirt removal System also self-empties, which will reduce your cleaning time.

In our tests, we observed that the j7+ was quick to removed dust, dirt, and hair from pets. The rubber brushes that counter-rotate kept the debris in place instead of scattering it on the floor. It was able to collect small gravel, sand and even a little grit. The majority of robots cannot achieve this feat. It did all this without getting tangled up in our pet's hair shed.

The j7+, although not as sophisticated as the Roomba S9 for $1,217+ Self-Emptying Vacuum from iRobot, and cannot clean the stairs, it's an excellent choice for those who need both mopping and a vacuum. It's not too expensive, and the iRobot app makes it very user-friendly.

The iRobot Home App is easy to use but we found it less reliable than other robotic cleaner apps. It can take some time to download updates and it's sometimes difficult to know whether they're working until you actually see them in action.

2. Roborock Q5+

If you're looking to purchase a robot sweeper vacuum that does more than just clean floors, the most effective option is likely to be hybrid. This category of bots typically comes with a built-in tank for water that allows them to mop and vacuum your home simultaneously. They also have a range of extra features, including smart mapping, small obstacles avoidance and even the ability to dry and wash mopping pads. They're expensive at retail, but they often lower prices on Black Friday or Cyber Monday.

Roborock is one of our favorite robot vacuums and the Q5+ isn't an exception. It's their most affordable auto-empty model, and while it lacks some of the features that are found on more expensive models (like no-go zones and multi-story memory) it's still a great choice if you're willing to sacrifice a little to save some hundred dollars.

The Q5+ is remarkably soft when it comes to obstacles like tables and walls. This makes it an ideal option for homes with lots of furniture. It's also very thorough in cleaning dust bunnies. This is a place where most robot vacuums of lower quality aren't able to meet. The technology used to navigate in the Q5+ is excellent and has very few missed corners and on walls.

The Q5+, like other Roborock products, can be controlled by only a few buttons on your device or through the Roborock App. The app lets you start and stop cleanings. You can also set up schedules, create virtual barriers and no-go areas or adjust your home map, or change the room's label.

If you select the Q5+ model, it includes a new auto-emptying dock, designed to make the robot easier to maintain. It requires a screwdriver install, but once it's installed, the process of emptying the bin is easy. It comes with a huge LCD screen which is helpful when setting up schedules and adjusting settings. This feature isn't necessary for the majority of people, however it can help you to keep track of the bagless robot vacuum's maintenance schedules.

3. Narwal Freo X Ultra

The Freo X Ultra robot vacuum and mop is a smart well-rounded mop and vacuum. It's capable of both vacuuming and mopping. Its design is one of the best in the industry, but it's expensive.

The base station looks nice and is hidden when it's not in use, and its size is relatively compact. The station's most appealing factor is its ability to automate many tasks and functions that other robots leave to you. It can store clean and dirty water and also electrolyze and warm the water. Many other robots require this.

And its vacuuming is impressive and efficient, too. It's the only robovacs that I've tested that does an excellent job of collecting debris from plain floors, and is 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 when it comes navigation. The laser and LiDAR sensors aren't as reliable as other robovacs. This means it is sometimes stuck or confused in certain rooms or corners of the home. It also can't climb stairs like other models and isn't equipped with a dock to create a cleaning zone for carpets with plush padding.

The Freo X Ultra robot vacuum and mop is an excellent option for those looking for a vacuum robot that can do everything.

If you're looking to cut costs or aren't concerned about the limitations of the robot, there are other options available. A lot of eufy models are substantially less. The Eufy Qrevo curv, for instance is less expensive however it comes with more features, such as stairs and a fully-function Dock, Robot Vacuum Deals which provides an improved overall experience when vacuuming on bare floors carpets, low-pile carpets as well as high-pile carpets.

4. eufy RoboVac G30

eufy is an Anker company with a long history of creating robot vacuums that have the right combination of features, performance and price. The G30 Hybrid is no different, offering a capable cleaning on hard floors and carpets and mopping function too at an affordable price point. It's simple to set up, simply snap on one of the side brush and then turn it on. Then connect the charging dock. The app will guide you through the steps needed to connect your G30 to your Wi-Fi. The dock must be located close to an outlet that has enough space to move.

The G30 is a tiny device, measuring 2.85 inches in height, meaning it is able to be placed under most couches and low-clearance pieces of furniture. Its design isn't as ostentatious compared to some rival models. It has a sleek black finish and three physical buttons for Auto Cleaning start/pause (which scrubs an area in a spiral pattern for two minutes), Recharge and Spot Cleaner. You can also link the G30 to amazon robot vacuum Alexa or Google Home to perform cleaning that is not scheduled using voice commands.

The way the G30 cleans is what sets it apart from its competitors. It makes use of an integrated map to draw an image of the unmovable items that are in its path. It keeps track of what it has already cleaned and the areas it was unable to access. It then returns to the base to recharge, and then begins cleaning the area it left.

The eufy G30 has a few issues. The iRobot Roomba 675 is much better built, incurs lower recurring expenses, charges faster and offers similar battery life, while providing better performance on bare floors and carpets with low pile. It also has a larger dust bin that doesn't need to be empty as often and comes with the boundaries to keep it away from certain areas. The G30 is cheaper and easier to maintain. Its smaller dust container doesn't need emptying as often and it struggles less with heavy materials like cereal.