Top Black Friday and Cyber Monday Robot Vacuum Deals

This is your chance to own a robotic vacuum. CNET's best robot vacuum for the money-rated models will be available for Black Friday and Cyber Monday with discounts as high as 57%..

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

1. iRobot Roomba j7+

The Roomba j7+ is iRobot's most intelligent cheap robot vacuum cleaner vacuum to date. Its most significant advancement is an obstacle detection system that makes use of built-in AI to recognize objects like charging cords, shoes and the dreaded pet waste that most other robots can't avoid (and often go through). It's also the first to automatically send you a picture of an object it encounters so that you can tell it to stay clear of it in the future.

The Combo J7+ is the most effective mop-bot we've ever tested, picking up spills and dirt with ease and leaving no trace that it was there. It's simple to control via the iRobot Home app which lets you schedule cleaning and set up Keep Out Zones to make sure it doesn't clean areas you do not want it to. It's compatible with Alexa or Google Assistant so you can start and stop it with a voice.

Its design is an improvement over the rest and features a sleek, top piece that looks more like a toy than a loud, obnoxious one. The Clean Base Automatic Dirt Disposal System best self cleaning vacuum-empties which is great to reduce the time spent cleaning.

In our tests the j7+ performed quick to remove dust, dirt and pet hair. The counter-rotating rubber brush roll kept the debris in one spot rather than sending it scattering across the floor. It even managed to take small gravel and sand which other robots aren't able to do. It did all this without getting tangled up in our pet's shedding hair.

The j7+, while not as smart as the $1,217 Roomba S9+ Self-Emptying Vacuum Robot from iRobot, and it isn't able to clean the stairs, is still an excellent choice for those who need both a vacuum and a mop. It's not too expensive and the iRobot App makes it simple to use.

Although the iRobot Home app is very easy to use however we've found it be less reliable than other applications that work with robotic cleaners. It can take a long time to download updates, and at times it's difficult to tell if the update is actually functioning until you've seen it in the action.

2. Roborock Q5+

If you're looking to purchase an automated vacuum cleaner that can do more than just clean floors, the most effective option is likely to be a hybrid. These bots are equipped with a water tank so they can mop and vacuum at the same time. They also have a number of extra features, including smart mapping, small obstacle avoidance and even the ability to wash and dry mopping pads. They're costly at full retail but often come down in price on Black Friday or Cyber Monday.

Roborock has some of our most loved robot vacuum price vacuums, and the Q5+ isn't an exception. This is their least expensive auto-empty model, and while it lacks some of the features found on higher-end models (like no-go zones and multi-story memory) it's still a great option if you're willing compromise a bit in order to save hundreds of dollars.

The Q5+ is noticeably gentle around obstacles such as tables and walls and walls, which makes it an excellent choice for homes with lots of furniture. It's also extremely thorough in getting rid of dust bunnies which is a place where many cheaper robot vacuums can really be a bit sloppy. The technology for navigation in the Q5+ is excellent too, with very little missed corners and along walls.

The Q5+, like other Roborock products can be controlled with just a few buttons on the device 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, and modify your home map, or change the labeling of rooms.

If you opt for the Q5+, it comes with a brand new auto-empty dock that's designed specifically to make this robot easy to maintain. Installing it requires a screwdriver but once in place, emptying the bin can be done with relative ease. It has a large LCD screen, which is useful in setting up schedules and adjusting settings. This feature isn't essential for most people but it can help you to keep track of the robot'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 mopping and vacuuming capabilities. Its design and features are some of the top available however it's expensive.

The base station is attractive and is easily hidden when not in use, and its size is quite compact. 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 then electrolyze and heat the water. Many other robots require this.

Its vacuuming is also impressive. It's the few robot vacuums I've tried that does an excellent job of collecting debris from bare floors, and it's not as loud as the more expensive Roomba 980 or iRobot 900 series.

The Freo X Ultra is not free of faults, especially in the area of navigation. The laser and LiDAR sensors aren't as reliable and reliable as other robovacs. This means it can get stuck or confused in certain rooms or corners of the house. It's also unable to climb stairs as well as other models and doesn't come with a dock that can create a clean zone for plush carpets.

While it doesn't offer as many in terms of cleaning-related options in its app or as many shortcuts in the app as other robovacs, the Freo X Ultra is still an excellent choice for anyone looking for a comprehensive mop and vacuum cleaner that's worth the higher price price.

If you're looking to cut costs or aren't averse to the limitations of the robot, there are many alternatives available. Many of the eufy models cost substantially less. The Eufy Qrevo Curv, for example, is cheaper and offers the same experience in the app, but with more features, including stair climbing, a full-function dock, and superior overall performance when vacuuming floors as well as high and low-pile carpets.

4. Eufy RoboVac G30

eufy is an Anker company that has a history of producing robot vacuum cleaner quiet vacuums that offer the perfect combination of features, performance and price. The G30 Hybrid offers a powerful cleaning on hard and carpeted floors, as well as a mopping function at an affordable price. It's easy to set it up, just snap on one of the side brush and then turn it on. Then connect the charging dock. The app guides you through a few steps to connect to your Wi-Fi, and the G30 is ready to go. It is recommended to keep the dock close to an electrical outlet and enough space to allow it to move, however.

The G30 is a small device, measuring 2.85 inches in height, so it will be tucked away under couches and low-clearance pieces furniture. The design is more modest than other models, and features sleek black finishes and three physical buttons such as Auto Cleaning start/pause, Recharge and Spot Cleaning (which scrubs an area in an arc for two minutes). It is also possible to connect the G30 to Amazon Alexa or Google Home to perform cleaning that is not scheduled using voice commands.

The way that the G30 cleans is what sets it apart from its competitors. It uses an integrated map to create an image of the unmovable items in its path. It can remember what it has already cleaned and the areas it was unable to access. When it needs to recharge, it automatically returns to its base, and then resumes cleaning where it left off.

The sleek G30 has a few issues. The iRobot Roomba 675 is better built, incurs lower recurring costs, is charged faster and has a similar battery life, while providing better performance on bare floors and low-pile carpet. It also has a larger dust bin that doesn't have to be empty as often and comes with a set of boundaries to restrict it from certain areas. The G30 is more affordable and simpler to maintain. Its smaller dust container doesn't require as frequent emptying and is less prone to suffocating bulky material such as cereal.