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Top Black Friday and Cyber Monday Robot Vacuum Deals This is your chance to own a robot vacuum. CNET's top-rated models are available for sale this Black Friday and Cyber Monday and can save you up to 57%. The Roborock Q7 Max is a powerful robot with smart mapping and app-based no go zones. Its running time of 180 minutes is impressive. It also automatically replenishes and self-empties its water tank. 1. Roomba j7+ from iRobot The Roomba J7+ is iRobot's most intelligent robot vacuum to date. Its greatest breakthrough is its camera-based obstacle detection system that utilizes built-in AI to detect objects such as charging cords, shoes, and the dreaded pet waste most other robots can't avoid (and often plough right through). It's also the first robot to automatically send you a picture of an object it encounters so you can tell it to avoid it in the future. The Combo J7+ is the most efficient robot mop we've ever tested. It cleans up dirt and spills effortlessly, leaving no trace that it was there. The iRobot application makes it simple to control. You can schedule cleanings and create Keep Out Zones to ensure it doesn't clean 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 a step above the competition, with a sleek top piece that appears more like a toy robot rather than a loud, loud one. floor vacuum robot -empties which will reduce your cleaning time. In our tests, we found that the j7+ quickly took away dirt, dust, and pet hair. The counter-rotating rubber brushes kept the debris in place, instead of scattering it on the floor. It was able capture sand, small gravel and even a tiny bit of grit. The majority of robots cannot achieve this feat. And it did all of this without getting tangled up in our pet's hair shedding. The j7+, though not as smart as the $1,217 Roomba S9+ Self-Emptying Vacuum from iRobot, and it isn't able to clean the stairs, is an option for those who want both mopping and vacuum. It's not expensive and the iRobot application makes it user-friendly to use. While the iRobot Home app is very easy to use, we've found it to be less reliable than other apps that work with robotic cleaners. It can take some time to download updates, and it can be difficult to tell whether they're functioning until you actually witness them in action. 2. Roborock Q5+ If you want a robot vacuum cleaner that does more than simply clean your floors, a hybrid is the best choice. This kind of robot usually includes a built-in water tank that allows them to vacuum and mop your home simultaneously. They also come with a variety of extra features, including smart mapping, small obstacle avoidance and even the ability to wash and dry mopping pads. The downside is that they tend to be expensive when purchased at full retail, but on Black Friday and Cyber Monday they are often reduced in price. Roborock is one of our favorite robot vacuums, and the Q5+ is no exception. This is the cheapest model in their auto-empty line. Although it doesn't have some of the more premium features (like no-go zones or multi-story memories) but it's a great choice if you are willing to compromise to save a few bucks. The Q5+ is remarkably soft when it comes to obstacles like table legs and walls. This makes it a great option for homes with many furniture pieces. It is also very thorough in cleaning dust bunnies. This is a place where many cheaper robot vacuums do not excel in. The Q5+'s navigation system is also excellent, with few misses along walls and in corners. Like other Roborock devices as well, the Q5+ can be controlled using a handful of buttons on the device itself or through the Roborock app. The app lets you start and stop cleanings. You can also set up schedules, create virtual barrier and no-go areas or modify your home map or re-label rooms. If you opt for the Q5+ model, it comes with a brand new auto-emptying dock, designed to make the robot easier to maintain. It requires a screwdriver to install, but once it's in place the process of emptying the bin is easy. It has a large LCD screen which is helpful for setting up schedules or changing settings. This feature isn't essential for everyone, but it can help you easily keep the robot'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 mopping and vacuuming. Its design and functionality are some of the top available however, it's also expensive. It's a small base station that looks great and can be hidden when not in use. The station's main selling point is that it can automate many tasks, chores and functions that other robots would leave to you. It can store clean and dirty water, it electrolyzes and heats the water (which many other robots require you to do) and empty the dust bin after vacuuming, and keeps your robot clean and charged. Its vacuuming capabilities are impressive as well. It's the only robovac that I've tested that does an excellent job of removing debris from bare floors. And it's not as loud as the costly Roomba 900 series or iRobot 980. However, the Freo X Ultra has its shortcomings, particularly in terms of navigation. Its laser sensors and LiDAR sensors aren't as reliable and reliable as other robotvacs. This means it is prone to getting stuck or confused in certain areas or rooms of the house. It can't navigate stairs as well as some competitors, for instance and doesn't come with a dock that lets you to create a dedicated cleaning zone for carpets with plush padding. Although it doesn't provide as many in terms of cleaning-related 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 vacuum cleaner that's worth the price cost. If you're looking to cut costs or don't mind the limitations of the robot, there are plenty of other options available. A lot of eufy models are substantially less. The eufy Qrevo Curv, for instance is less expensive and provides a similar in-app experience with additional features such as the ability to climb stairs, a full-function dock, and superior overall vacuuming performance on bare floors and low and high-pile carpets. 4. eufy RoboVac G30 eufy, an Anker company has a proven track record of creating robot vacuums that strike the perfect balance between features, performance and price. The G30 Hybrid offers a powerful cleaning on hard and carpet flooring, and a mopping function for a low cost. It's easy to setup simply by snapping one of the side brushes on, switch it on, and plug it into the charging dock. The app guides you through several steps to connect it to your Wi-Fi, and the G30 is ready to go. It is recommended to keep the dock near an outlet for power and plenty of room for it to move but. The G30 is small, 2.85 inches tall to be exact, which means it will fit under many couches and other low-clearance furniture. Its design isn't as ostentatious compared to some rival models. It has a sleek black finish with three buttons that are physical for Auto Cleaning start/pause (which scrubs the area in a spiral pattern over two minutes) Recharge, and Spot Cleaner. It is also possible to connect the G30 with Amazon Alexa or Google Home for voice commands to perform routine cleaning tasks that are not scheduled. The main feature that distinguishes the G30 apart from its competitors is the way it cleans. It uses an integrated map to create an image of the unmovable objects in its path. It remembers the things it has cleaned and the areas it was unable to access. When it needs to recharge, it returns to its base, and then resumes cleaning where it started. The sleek G30 has some flaws. The iRobot Roomba is built better and has lower cost of operation. It charges faster, offers the same battery life and performs better on unfinished flooring or carpet with a low pile. It has a larger dust bin, which does not require as much emptying. It also has boundary strips that keep it from certain areas. The G30 is more affordable and simpler to maintain. Its smaller dust canister does not require emptying as often and is less prone to suffocating bulky materials like cereal.