Top Black Friday and Cyber Monday Robot Vacuum Deals

Now is your chance to own a robot vacuum. CNET's top models are on sale this Black Friday and Cyber Monday and can save you up to 57%.

The Roborock Q7 Max is a powerful robot that is equipped with smart mapping and app-based no go zones. Its run time of 180 minutes is impressive. It also self-empties and automatically refills its water tank.

1. Roomba j7+ iRobot from iRobot.

The Roomba j7+ is iRobot's smartest robot vacuum to date. Its biggest breakthrough is its camera-based obstacle detection system that makes use of built-in AI to detect objects like charging cords, shoes and the pet waste that the majority of other robots cannot avoid (and often slough through). It's also the first robot to automatically send you a photo of the object it comes across so you can tell it to stay clear of it in the future.

The Combo J7+ is the best value robot vacuum robot mop that we have ever tested. It picks up dirt and spills quickly, leaving no trace that it was there. It's simple to control via the iRobot Home app which allows you to schedule cleaning times and create Keep Out Zones to make sure it doesn't clean areas you don't want it to. And it's compatible with Alexa and Google Assistant, so you can start and stop it using your voice.

The design is also superior to the other models. It has a sleek, high-end piece that looks like an toy, not the loud and annoying robot. Clean Base's Automatic Dirt Disposal System is also self-emptying which can cut down on cleaning time.

In our tests, the j7+ was quick to clean up dust dirt, pet hair and other particles. The counter-rotating rubber brushes kept the debris in place instead of scattering it across the floor. It was able to collect small pieces of gravel, sand, and even a bit of grit. Most robots could not do this. It did this without getting caught in our pet's hair.

The j7+, while not as intelligent as the $1,217 Roomba S9and Self-Emptying Vacuum Robot from iRobot, and it cannot clean the stairs, it's 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 user-friendly however, we've found it to be less reliable than other apps that utilize robotic cleaners. It can take a while to download updates, and often it's difficult to tell whether the update is working until you see it in action.

2. Roborock Q5+

If you're looking for an automated vacuum cleaner that can do more than just clean floors, your best robot cleaner choice is probably a hybrid. This type of robot typically has a built-in water tank which means they can mop and vacuum your home simultaneously. They also have a number of additional features, including smart mapping, small obstacles avoidance, and the ability to dry and wash mopping pads. They're costly at full retail but often are reduced on Black Friday or Cyber Monday.

Roborock has some of our top robot vacuums and the Q5+ is no exception. It's their cheapest auto-empty model, and although it doesn't have some of the premium features that are found on more expensive models (like no-go zones and multi-story memory) it's still an excellent option if you're willing to compromise a bit in order to save hundreds of dollars.

The Q5+ is noticeable gentle around obstacles like table legs and walls, which makes it a great choice for homes with lots of furniture. It's also very thorough when it comes to getting rid of dust bunnies which is a place which many robot vacuums often fail. The technology for navigation in the Q5+ is fantastic and has very few missing in corners and along walls.

Like other Roborock devices as well, the Q5+ can be controlled with a few buttons on the device itself or through the Roborock app. The app lets you begin and stop cleanings and schedules, as well as create virtual barriers and no-go zones, Automated Vacuum Cleaner and alter your home map, or change the labeling of rooms.

If you choose to purchase the Q5+, it comes with a new auto-empty dock, which was specifically designed to make this robot easy to maintain. It requires a screwdriver install, but once it's in place the process of emptying the bin is relatively simple. It also comes with an impressive LCD display that is great to have when setting up schedules or adjusting settings. This isn't a necessity for everyone but it will help you keep track of the maintenance intervals for your robot effortlessly.

3. Narwal Freo X Ultra

The Freo X Ultra robot vacuum and mop is a sophisticated, well-rounded vacuum and mop. It's capable of vacuuming and mopping. Its design is among the most innovative in the market however it's quite expensive.

It's a small base station that looks great and is able to be concealed when not in use. But the station's main selling point is how it automates various tasks and functions that other robots leave up to you. It can store clean and dirty water, it electrolyzes and heats the water (which most other robovacs require you to do), empties the dustbin after vacuuming, and ensures that your bagless robot vacuum charged and clean.

Its vacuuming capabilities are impressive as well. It's the only robovac that I've tried that does well at picking up debris from bare floors. It's also not as loud as the more expensive Roomba 900 series or iRobot 980.

The Freo X Ultra is not without faults, particularly when it comes to navigation. Its LiDAR and laser sensors aren't as reliable as other robovacs, which means it sometimes gets stuck or confused in certain rooms or corners of the home. It's not able climb stairs as well as competitors, for instance and it doesn't have a dock that lets you to set up a dedicated cleaning zone for plush carpets.

The Freo X Ultra robot vacuum and mop is a great option for those looking for a robot vacuum that does it all.

However, if you're looking to save some money, or just don't care about the limitations of this robotic there are many other great choices on the market, including a lot of eufy models priced significantly less. The eufy Qrevo Curv, for example 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 better overall performance when vacuuming floors as well as high- and low-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 performance, features and price. The G30 Hybrid offers a powerful cleaning on carpets and hard flooring, and a mopping function for a low cost. It's simple to set up, just snap on one of the side brushes and then turn it on. Then plug in your charging dock. The app walks 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 ample space for it to move around but.

The G30 is small, 2.85 inches tall to be precise and will fit under many sofas and other furniture with low clearance. Its design isn't as ostentatious in comparison to other models. It has a sleek black finish and three physical buttons for Auto Cleaning start/pause (which scrubs the area in a spiral pattern for two minutes), Recharge, and Spot Cleaner. It is also possible to connect the G30 to Amazon Alexa or Google Home for voice commands to perform unscheduled cleaning.

The way in which the G30 cleans is what sets it apart from its rivals. It uses an integrated map to draw a picture of the immovable items that are in its path. It keeps track of the items it has cleaned and the areas it was unable to access. When it needs to recharge, it returns to its starting point and begins cleaning from where it began.

The sleek G30 has its flaws however. The iRobot Roomba is better built and has lower recurring costs. It is faster to charge, has a similar battery life, and is more effective on bare carpet or floors with low pile. It also comes with a larger dust bin that doesn't need to be empty as often and comes with a set of boundary strips to keep it away from certain areas. The G30 is, on the other hand, is more affordable and much easier to maintain. Its smaller size means that it doesn't need to be emptied as frequently, and it has less trouble with bulky materials such as cereal.