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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 with apps-based no-go zones, and its 180-minute runtime is awe-inspiring. It also self-empties and refills its water tank.
1. Roomba j7+ iRobot from iRobot.
The Roomba J7+ is iRobot's most intelligent robot vacuum to date. Its biggest innovation is its camera-based obstacle-detection technology. This uses AI to detect objects like charging cords and shoes. It's the first robot to provide you with images of objects that it encounters, meaning you can tell that it is safe to avoid it.
The Combo J7+ is the most efficient robot mop that we have ever tested. It picks up dirt and spills effortlessly leaving no trace it was there. It's simple to control via the iRobot Home app that lets you schedule cleaning and create Keep Out Zones to make sure it doesn't sweep areas you do not want it to. 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 features a sleek, high-end piece that resembles a toy rather than a loud and obnoxious robot. And the Clean Base Automatic Dirt Disposal System self-empties which is great to reduce the time spent cleaning.
In our tests, we observed that the j7+ was quick to removed dust, dirt, and pet hair. The counter-rotating rubber brushes held the debris in its place rather than scattering it around the floor. It even managed to catch small gravel and sand, which most other robots couldn't do. And all of this without getting tangled up in our pet's shedding hair.
While it's not quite as sophisticated as the $1,217 iRobot Roomba s9+ Auto-Emptying Vacuum, which isn't able to clean stairs, the J7+ is an excellent option for those who need mopping and a vac in their home. It's not expensive and the iRobot App makes it simple to use.
While the iRobot Home app is very user-friendly, we've found it to be less reliable than other applications that work with robotic cleaners. It can take a while to download updates and it is sometimes difficult to know if they are functioning until you actually witness them in action.
2. Roborock Q5+
If you're looking to purchase an automated vacuum cleaner that can do more than just clean floors, your best home vacuum cleaner choice is probably hybrid. These machines are equipped with a water tank, so they can vacuum and mop simultaneously. They also come with many additional features such as smart mapping and small object avoidance and the possibility of washing and re-drying mopping pads. They're expensive at retail, but they often lower prices on Black Friday or Cyber Monday.
Roborock has some of our most loved robot vacuums, and the Q5+ is no exception. This is the least expensive model in their auto-empty line. Although it might not have some of the more expensive features (like no-go zones and multi-story memories) but it's an excellent choice for those who are willing to compromise to save a few dollars.
The Q5+ is notably gentle around obstacles like wall legs and table legs which makes it a great option for homes with a lot of furniture. It's also extremely thorough when it comes to cleaning dust bunnies, which is a problem where many cheaper robot vacuums can really be a bit sloppy. The navigation technology in the Q5+ is fantastic as well, with only a few missing in corners and along walls.
Like other Roborock devices, the Q5+ can be controlled using a handful of buttons on the device or via the Roborock app. With the app you can begin and stop cleanings, set schedules, create virtual barriers and no-go zones, and adjust your home map or re-label rooms.
If you choose the Q5+ it comes with a new auto-emptying dock that's designed to make this robot easier to maintain. It requires a screwdriver install, but once installed, the process of emptying the bin is simple. It comes with a huge LCD screen that is very useful when setting up schedules and changing settings. This feature isn't necessary for everyone, but it can help you easily keep the robot vacuum cleaner black friday's maintenance schedules.
3. Narwal Freo X Ultra
The Freo X Ultra is a well-rounded robot mop and vacuum that's incredibly clever in its vacuuming and mopping capabilities. Its design is among the most innovative in the market however, it's costly.
Its base station looks good and hides it when not in use, and its dimensions are quite small. The primary selling point of the station is that it automates 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 helps keep your robot clean and charged.
Its vacuuming is also impressive. It's the only robot vacuum I've tried that does well at picking up dirt from floors that aren't. It's also 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 LiDAR and laser sensors aren't as reliable as some other robovacs, meaning it is sometimes stuck or confused in certain areas or rooms of the home. It also can't climb stairs like other models and doesn't come with a docking station to create a cleaning zone for carpets that are soft.
Although it doesn't provide the same amount of cleaning-related options in its app, or as many in-app shortcuts as some other robovacs, the Freo X Ultra is still a top choice for those looking for an all-around great mop and vacuum bot cleaner that's worth the premium price cost.
If you're looking to cut costs or aren't averse to the limitations of the robot, there are plenty of alternatives available. Many eufy models cost substantially less. The Eufy Qrevo curv, for example, is cheaper, but offers more features, including stair climbing and a full-function Dock, with an improved overall experience when vacuuming on floors that are unfinished carpets, low-pile carpets as well as high-pile carpets.
4. Eufy RoboVac G30
Eufy, an Anker company is a long-standing leader of producing robot vacuums that strike a good balance between features, performance and price. The G30 Hybrid offers a powerful cleaning of hard and carpeted floors, as well as mopping functions for a low cost. It's simple to set up simply by snapping one of the side brushes on, switch it on and plug in the charging dock. The app guides you through a few steps to connect it to Wi-Fi and then the G30 is ready to go. It is recommended to keep the dock close to a power outlet and plenty of room for it to move around but.
The G30 is tiny, 2.85 inches tall to be precise, which means it will fit under many sofas and other furniture with low clearance. Its design is more subtle compared to some rival models. It features a sleek black finish and three buttons that are physical for Auto Cleaning start/pause (which scrubs a spot in a spiral fashion over two minutes), Recharge and Spot Cleaner. It is also possible to connect the G30 to Amazon Alexa or Google Home to conduct cleaning without a schedule using voice commands.
The way the G30 cleans is what sets it apart from other models. It makes use of a built-in map to create an image of the immovable objects in its path and then keeps track of what it has already cleaned and the areas it's not able to access. If it requires a recharge, it will automatically return to its base and resumes cleaning from where it began.
The eufy G30 has a few issues. The iRobot Roomba is more durable and has lower recurring costs. It charges faster, offers a similar battery life, and performs better on bare floors or low-pile carpet. It also has a bigger dust bin that doesn't have to be empty as often and comes with a set of boundaries to ensure it isn't in certain areas. The G30 however is more affordable and much easier to maintain. Its smaller container means it doesn't have to be emptied as often, and it has less trouble with bulky materials like cereal.