Top Black Friday and Cyber Monday Robot Vacuum Deals

Now is your chance to own a robotic 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 using apps-based no-go zones. its 180-minute runtime is impressive. It also automatically refills and self-empties its water tank.

1. Roomba j7+ from iRobot

The Roomba J7+, iRobot's most intelligent robot to date, is the Roomba j7+. Its biggest innovation is its camera-based obstacle-detection technology. This uses AI to recognize objects like charging cords and shoes. It's also the first to automatically send you a photo of any object it encounters to let you know to avoid it in the future.

The Combo J7+ is the best robot mop that we have ever tested. It cleans up dirt and spills quickly and leaves no trace of it was there. The iRobot application makes it simple to control. It can schedule cleanings and create Keep Out Zones to ensure it doesn't vacuum in areas that you don't want. It's also compatible with Alexa and Google Assistant, so you can control it from start to stop with your voice.

Its design is an improvement over the rest, with a sleek top piece that appears more like a toy robot 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 pet hair. The rubber brushes that counter-rotate kept the debris in place, rather than scattering it around the floor. It was able to collect sand, small gravel and even a tiny bit of grit. Most robots could not achieve this feat. And it did all of this without getting caught in our pet's hair shed.

Although it's not as sophisticated as the Roomba s9+ Self-Emptying Robot Vacuum, and it's not able to clean stairs, the J7+ is a solid option for those who require both mopping and a vacuum in their home. It's not expensive and the iRobot application makes it user-friendly.

While the iRobot Home app is very easy to use however we've found it be less reliable than other applications that use robotic vacuum cleaner 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 best robot cleaner choice is probably one that is a hybrid. These machines are equipped with a tank of water so they can mop and vacuum simultaneously. These bots also have various additional features like smart mapping, small object avoidance, and the ability to wash and re-dry mopping pads. The disadvantage is that they tend to be expensive at 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 come with some of the premium features (like no-go zones or multi-story memories) however, it's an excellent option if you are willing to compromise to save a few dollars.

The Q5+ is exceptionally gentle when it comes down to obstacles like table legs and walls. This makes it an excellent option 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 technology for navigation in the Q5+ is fantastic too, with very little misses in corners and on 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 allows you to start and stop cleaning. You can also set schedules, create virtual barriers and no-go zones or alter your home map, or change the room's label.

If you opt for the Q5+ it includes a new auto emptying dock that is designed to make this robot easier to maintain. It requires a screwdriver for install, but once it's installed, the process of emptying the bin is easy. It features a large LCD screen that is very useful in setting up schedules and altering settings. This feature isn't essential for everyone, but it can help you easily keep the robot broom'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 mopping and vacuuming. Its design and functionality are among the best robot cleaner on the market however, it's also expensive.

Its base station looks good and is easily hidden when not in use, and its dimensions are quite small. The station's main selling point is that it can automate many tasks, functions and chores that other robots have to leave to you. It can store dirty and clean water and also electrolyze and warm the water. Many other robots require you to perform this.

Its vacuuming performance is quite impressive and efficient, too. It's the only robovac I've tried that does a good job picking up debris from bare floors. It's also not as loud as the costly Roomba 900 series or iRobot 980.

However, the Freo X Ultra has its faults, especially in terms of navigation. Its laser and LiDAR sensors aren't as reliable as some other robovacs. This means it is sometimes stuck or confused in certain rooms or corners of the home. It's not able navigate stairs as well as some competitors, either, and it doesn't have a dock that allows the user to set up a dedicated cleaning zone for plush carpets.

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

If you're looking to save some money or don't want to think about the limitations of this robot, there are plenty of other options available which include a variety of eufy models for considerably less. The Eufy Qrevo curv, for instance is less expensive and has more features, including stairs and a fully-function Dock, with the ability to provide a more thorough vacuuming experience on floors that are unfinished, low-pile carpets and even high-pile ones.

4. eufy RoboVac G30

Eufy, a Anker company, has a track record of making robot vacuums that strike the perfect balance between performance, features and price. The G30 Hybrid offers a powerful cleaning of hard and carpet flooring, and a mopping function for a low cost. It's easy to set up, simply snap on one of the side brushes and then turn it on. Then connect the charging dock. The app will guide you through the steps required to connect your G30 to your Wi-Fi. The dock should be located near an outlet with enough space to move.

The G30 is tiny, 2.85 inches tall to be exact It can be placed under couches and other furniture with a low clearance. Its design is a little less ostentatious than some rival models, sporting sleek black finish and three physical buttons such as Auto Cleaning start/pause, Recharge, and Spot Cleaning (which scrubs a space in a spiral pattern for two minutes). It is also possible to connect the G30 to Amazon Alexa or Google Home to use voice commands to do routine cleaning tasks that are not scheduled.

The way that the G30 cleans is what differentiates it from its competitors. It uses an integrated map to draw a picture of the immovable items in its path. It can remember what it has already cleaned and the areas it was unable to access. It will return to the base to recharge and then continues cleaning where it left off.

The elegant G30 has its flaws however. The iRobot Roomba 675 is better built, incurs lower recurring expenses, charges faster and offers similar battery life. It also offers better performance on floors with no carpet and carpets with low pile. It has a larger dust bin that doesn't require the same amount of emptying. It also comes with boundaries that prevent it from certain areas. The G30 however, is more affordable and is much simpler to maintain. Its smaller canister means it doesn't need to be emptied as often, and it has less difficulty handling bulky products like cereal.