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 is a powerful robot that has smart mapping and app-based no-go zones. Its 180-minute running time 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 most significant breakthrough is its camera-based obstacle detection system that utilizes built-in AI to recognize objects like charging cords, shoes and the pet waste that many other robots are unable to avoid (and often go through). It's the first robot to provide you with a picture of an object that it encounters, so that you can instruct the robot to avoid it.

The Combo J7+ is the most effective mop-bot we've ever tested, removing spills and dirt effortlessly and 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 so that it doesn't sweep in areas you don't would like. It's compatible with Alexa or Google Assistant so you can start it and stop it by voice.

Its design is a step above the competition with a sleek top piece that appears more like a toy than a loud, obnoxious one. And the Clean Base Automated Dirt Disposal System self-empties, which is great to reduce the time spent cleaning.

In our tests, we discovered that the j7+ was quick to eliminated dirt, dust and hair from pets. The counter-rotating rubber brush roll kept the debris in one location instead of scattering it across the floor. It was able to collect small pieces of gravel, sand, and even a little grit. Most robots could not achieve this feat. And it did all this without getting caught in our pet's hair shed.

While it's not quite as sophisticated as the Roomba s9+ Self-Emptying Robot Vacuum, which isn't able to clean stairs, the j7+ is still an excellent option for those who require both mopping and a vac in their home. It's not too expensive 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 cleaner apps. It can take a while to download updates, and it's sometimes difficult to know if they are working until you see them in action.

2. Roborock Q5+

If you want a robot vacuum cleaner that does more than simply clean your floors then a hybrid is the best robovac choice. This type of robot typically has a built-in water tank, meaning they can both 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 wash and dry mopping pads. They're costly at retail, but usually lower prices on Black Friday or Cyber Monday.

Roborock produces some of our most loved robotic vacuums and the Q5+ is no exception. fail to impress. This is the cheapest model in their auto-empty line. While it may not come with some of the expensive features (like no-go zones or multi-story memories), it's still a great choice if you are willing to make some compromises to save a few dollars.

The Q5+ is notably soft around obstacles like wall legs and table legs which makes it a good choice for homes with lots of furniture. It's also very thorough in cleaning up dust bunnies. This is a place where many robot vacuums that are less expensive fall short. The Q5+'s navigation system is top-quality, with a few misses on walls and corners.

The Q5+, like other Roborock products can be controlled with just a few buttons on the device, or via the Roborock App. The app lets you start and stop cleaning or schedules, establish virtual barriers and no-go zones, and modify your home map, or change the labeling of rooms.

If you choose 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 done without difficulty. It has a large LCD screen, which is useful for setting up schedules or changing settings. This isn't an essential feature for most people however it can assist you in keeping track of the intervals between maintenance for your robot easily.

3. Narwal Freo X Ultra

The Freo X Ultra is a well-rounded robot vacuum bot and mop that's impressively intelligent in its vacuuming and mopping capabilities. Its design and functionality are among the most advanced available however it's expensive.

The base station looks nice and is easily hidden when not in use, and its dimensions are quite small. But the station's main selling feature is the way it automatizes many tasks and functions that other robots leave up to you. It can store dirty and clean water, and then electrolyze and heat the water. Many other robots require you to do this.

Its vacuuming capabilities are also impressive. It's the few robot vacuums I've tried that does an excellent job of collecting debris from plain floors, and is 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. The laser and LiDAR sensors aren't as reliable as some other robovacs, meaning it is sometimes stuck or confused in certain areas or rooms of your home. It's also unable to climb stairs as well as other competitors and doesn't come with a docking station to create a cleaning area for carpets with plush padding.

Although it doesn't provide the same amount of house cleaning robot-related options in its app, or as many shortcuts in the app as other robovacs, the Freo X Ultra is still an excellent choice for anyone seeking a great all-round mop and robot vacuum that's worth the price tag.

If you're looking to save money or aren't averse to the limitations of the robot, there are plenty of other options on the market. Many eufy models cost substantially less. The Eufy Qrevo curv, for example, is cheaper and has more features, including the ability to climb stairs and a full-function Dock, with the ability to provide a more thorough vacuuming experience on floors that are unfinished carpets with low pile as well as high-pile ones.

4. eufy RoboVac G30

Eufy is an Anker company with an established track record of making robot vacuums that have the right balance of performance, features, and price. The G30 Hybrid offers a powerful cleaning power for carpets and hard flooring, and mopping functions at an affordable price. It's simple to set up, just snap one of the side brushes on, switch on and plug in the charging dock. The app guides you through several steps to connect to your Wi-Fi. After that, the G30 is ready to go. You'll need to leave the dock close to an outlet for power and enough space for it to move however.

The G30 is a compact device, measuring 2.85 inches in height, meaning it will fit under most couches and pieces of low-clearance furniture. Its design is a little more modest than other models, with sleek black finishes and three buttons that are physical that control Auto Cleaning, which can be paused or started. Recharge and Spot Cleaning (which cleans the area in an arc for two minutes). It is also possible to connect the G30 to Amazon Alexa or Google Home for voice commands to perform routine cleaning tasks that are not scheduled.

The main aspect that distinguishes the G30 above the rest is the way it cleans. It makes use of an integrated map to create an image of the unmovable objects in its path. It can remember the things it has cleaned and what it is unable to access. When it needs to recharge, it automatically returns to its base, and then resumes cleaning from where it started.

The elegant G30 has some flaws. The iRobot Roomba 675 is more constructed, has lower recurring costs, is charged faster and has a similar battery life. It also offers better performance on bare floors and carpets with a low pile. It comes with a larger dust bin that does not require the same amount of emptying. It also comes with boundaries that prevent it from certain areas. The G30 is cheaper and easier to maintain. Its smaller canister means it doesn't need to be empty as often, and it has less trouble with bulky materials such as cereal.