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Top Black Friday and Cyber Monday Robot Vacuum Deals This is your chance to own a robot vacuum. CNET's best-rated models will be on sale for Black Friday and Cyber Monday with discounts as high as 57%. The Roborock Q7 Max is a powerful robot with smart mapping and app-based no go zones. Its 180-minute running time is impressive. It also self-empties itself and automatically refills its water tank. 1. Roomba j7+ from iRobot The Roomba j7+, iRobot’s smartest robot to date, is the Roomba J7+. Its greatest innovation is a camera-based obstacle detection system that makes use of built-in AI to detect objects like charging cords, shoes and the dreaded pet waste many other robots are unable to avoid (and often slough through). It's the first robot to send you images of objects that it encounters, meaning you can tell the robot to avoid it. The Combo J7+ is the most efficient robot mop we've ever tested. It picks 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 also create Keep Out Zones so that it doesn't sweep in areas that you don't would like. It's compatible with Alexa or Google Assistant so you can start it and stop it using voice. The design is also better than the other models. It has a sleek, top piece that resembles an toy, not the loud and annoying robot. Clean Base's Automatic Dirt removal It also self-empties which can cut down on cleaning time. In our tests, we observed that the j7+ quickly removed dust, dirt, and pet hair. The counter-rotating rubber brush roll kept the debris in one spot instead of scattering it around the floor. It even managed to catch small gravel and sand, which most other robots can't. It did all without getting caught up in our pet's hair. Although it's not as efficient as the $1,217 iRobot Roomba s9+ Auto-Emptying Vacuum and can't clean stairs The J7+ is a solid option for those who need both mopping and a vacuum in their home. It's not too expensive, and the IRobot app makes it user-friendly. While the iRobot Home app is very user-friendly however, we've found it to be less reliable than other applications that use robotic cleaners. It can take a while to download updates and it can be difficult to tell if they are functioning until you actually witness them in action. 2. Roborock Q5+ If you're looking to purchase a vacuum that does more than just clean floors, the most effective option is likely to be hybrid. This kind of robot usually comes with a built-in tank for water that allows them to vacuum and mop your house at the same time. They also come with a variety of additional features, such as smart mapping, small obstacles avoidance, and the ability to wash and dry mopping pads. They are expensive at full retail but often come down in price on Black Friday or Cyber Monday. Roborock is one of our top robot vacuums and the Q5+ isn't an exception. This is the least expensive model of their auto-empty line. Although it might not include some of the expensive features (like no-go areas and multi-story memories) but it's an excellent choice when you're willing to make a few compromises to save a few bucks. The Q5+ is extremely soft when it comes to obstacles such as walls and table legs. This makes it an ideal choice for homes that have many furniture pieces. It's also extremely thorough in cleaning up dust bunnies. This is a place where most robot vacuums of lower quality aren't able to meet. The Q5+'s navigation system is superb, with only a few mishaps along walls and in corners. The Q5+, like other Roborock products can be controlled via only a few buttons on your device, or via the Roborock App. Through the app, you can begin and stop cleanings, set schedules, create virtual barriers and no-go zones and adjust your home map, or change the labeling of rooms. If automatic vacuum opt for the Q5+ it includes a new auto-emptying dock that's designed to make the robot easier to maintain. Installing it requires a screwdriver, but once it's installed emptying the bin can be done with relative ease. It also features an impressive LCD display which is great to have when setting up schedules or altering settings. This feature isn't essential for everyone, however 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 sophisticated, well-rounded mop and vacuum. It's capable of both vacuuming and mopping. Its design and features are among the top available however, it's also expensive. It is a relatively small base station that looks stunning and can be hidden when not in use. But the station's main selling point is how it automates many tasks and functions that other robots leave up to you. It stores clean and dirty water, electrolyzes and heats the water (which the majority of other robots require you to do) and empty the dust bin after vacuuming, and helps keep your robot fully charged and clean. Its vacuuming performance is quite impressive, too. It's one of the few robot vacuums I've tested that do an excellent job of collecting debris from unfinished floors, and it's not nearly as loud as the more expensive Roomba 980 or iRobot the 900 series. But the Freo X Ultra has its faults, especially when it comes to navigation. Its LiDAR sensors and laser sensors aren’t as reliable as other robot vacuums. This means that it can get stuck or confused in certain corners or rooms in the home. It can't navigate stairs as well as competitors, for instance and doesn't come with a dock that lets you to create an exclusive 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 in-app shortcuts as some other robovacs, the Freo X Ultra is still an excellent choice for anyone looking for a comprehensive mop and robot vacuum that's worth the price cost. If you're looking to save money or aren't concerned about the limitations of the robot, there are many other options on the market. Many eufy models cost substantially less. The eufy Qrevo Curv, for instance is less expensive and provides an identical experience on the app with more features like stairs, a fully-function dock, and better overall vacuuming performance on bare floors and low and high-pile carpets. 4. eufy RoboVac G30 eufy is an Anker company with an established track record of making robot vacuums that offer the perfect combination of features, performance and price. The G30 Hybrid offers a powerful cleaning power for hard and carpet floors, as well as mopping functions at an affordable price. It's easy to setup by snapping one of the side brushes on, switch it on and plug in the charging dock. The app guides you through the steps needed to connect it to your Wi-Fi and then the G30 is ready to go. You'll need to leave the dock near a power outlet and enough space to allow it to move around but. The G30 is small, 2.85 inches tall to be precise, which means it can be placed under couches and other furniture with a low clearance. Its design is less ostentatious than some rival models, and features a sleek black finish and three buttons that are physical such as Auto Cleaning start/pause, Recharge, and Spot Cleaning (which scrubs an area in spiral patterns for 2 minutes). You can also connect the G30 to Amazon Alexa or Google Home to use voice commands to do routine cleaning tasks that are not scheduled. The way in which the G30 cleans is what sets it apart from its competitors. It makes use of an integrated map to make an image of the unmovable items in its path. It remembers the items it has cleaned and the areas it was unable to access. When it's time to recharge, it automatically returns to its base, and then resumes cleaning from where it started. The elegant G30 isn't without its faults, though. The iRobot Roomba is better built and has lower recurring costs. It is faster to charge, has a similar battery life, and performs better on unfinished flooring or carpet with a low pile. It comes with a larger dust bin, which does not require the same amount of emptying. It also has border strips that block it from certain areas. The G30 is, however is more affordable and is much simpler to maintain. Its smaller dust container doesn't require as frequent emptying and is less prone to suffocating bulky materials such as cereal.