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Top Black Friday and Cyber Monday Robot Vacuum Deals

If you've ever wanted to get a robot sweeper vacuum, now's your chance. CNET's best roborock vacuum-rated models will be on sale during Black Friday and Cyber Monday with discounts of up to 57%.

The Roborock Q7 Max offers strong pressure and smart mapping using apps-based no-go zones, and its 180-minute runtime is impressive. It also automatically replenishes and self-empties its water tank.

1. iRobot Roomba j7+

The Roomba j7+, iRobot’s most advanced robot to date is the Roomba J7+. Its biggest 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 the majority of other robots cannot avoid (and often plough right through). It's also the first robot to automatically send you photos of an object it encounters to let you know to avoid it in the future.

The Combo J7+ is the best robot mop we have ever tested. It cleans up dirt and spills easily, leaving no trace that it was there. It's easy to control using the iRobot Home app which allows you to schedule cleaning times and set up Keep Out Zones so that it doesn't clean areas you don't 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 more appealing than the competition. It has a sleek, top piece that looks like a toy rather than a loud and obnoxious robot. And the Clean Base Automated Dirt Disposal System automatically empty and is ideal for reducing your cleanup time.

In our tests, we found that the j7+ was quick to took away dirt, dust, and hair from pets. The counter-rotating rubber brush roll kept the debris in one spot instead of scattering it across the floor. It even could catch small gravel and sand, which most other robots couldn't do. It did all of this without getting caught in our pet's hair shedding.

The j7+, though not as sophisticated as the $1,217 Roomba S9and Self-Emptying Vacuum Robot from iRobot, and it cannot clean the stairs, is still an option for those who require both mopping and vacuum. It's not costly and the iRobot App makes it simple to use.

The iRobot Home App is easy to use, but we found it less reliable as other robotic cleaner apps. It can take some time to download updates, and it can be difficult to tell whether they're working until you actually see them in action.

2. Roborock Q5+

If you're looking to purchase an automated vacuum cleaner that can do more than simply clean floors, the best automatic vacuum option is probably a hybrid. These bots are equipped with a tank of water so they can mop and vacuum simultaneously. These bots also have many additional features such as smart mapping, small object avoidance, and the ability to wash and re-dry mopping pads. They're expensive at retail, but usually come down in price on Black Friday or Cyber Monday.

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

The Q5+ is noticeably gentle around obstacles like tables and walls which makes it a great choice for homes with lots of furniture. It's also extremely thorough when it comes to cleaning up dust bunnies, which is an area where cheaper robot vacuums often fail. The Q5+'s navigation system is excellent, with few misses along walls and in corners.

The Q5+, just like other Roborock products can be controlled with only a few buttons on your device or via the Roborock App. The app lets you start and stop cleanings. You can also set up schedules, create virtual barriers and no-go areas and modify your home map or re-label rooms.

If you opt for the Q5+ model, it comes with a brand new auto vacuum-empty dock, which was designed specifically to make this machine easy to maintain. It requires a screwdriver install, but once in place the process of emptying the bin is easy. It also has an impressive LCD display, which is nice to have when you're setting up schedules or altering settings. This feature isn't necessary for the majority of people, but it can help effectively 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 astonishingly smart in both its vacuuming and mopping capabilities. Its design and function are among the most advanced available - but it's also pricey.

It's a small base station that looks stunning and can be hidden when not in use. The station's most appealing feature is the way it automatizes various tasks and functions that most other robots leave up to you. It stores clean and dirty water, it electrolyzes and heats the water (which the majority of other robots require you to do) also emptying the dustbin after vacuuming, and keeps your robot fully charged and clean.

Its vacuuming performance is also impressive. It's the few robovacs I've tried that does very well at picking up debris on unfinished floors, and it's not as loud as the more expensive Roomba 980 or iRobot the 900 series.

The Freo X Ultra is not free of faults, especially when it comes to navigation. Its LiDAR and laser sensors aren't as reliable as some other robovacs, which means it is sometimes stuck or confused in certain areas or rooms of the home. It's also unable to climb stairs as well as other competitors and doesn't come with a dock to create a clean zone for carpets with plush padding.

The Freo X Ultra robot vacuum and mop is a great choice for those who want a vacuum robot that can do it all.

If you're looking to save money or don't mind the limitations of the robot, there are other options available. A lot of eufy models are substantially less. The eufy Qrevo Curv, for example is less expensive and offers a similar in-app experience with more features, including stair climbing, a full-function dock, and a better 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 producing robot vacuums that strike a good balance between performance, features and price. The G30 Hybrid offers a powerful cleaning of carpets and hard flooring, and mopping functions at an affordable price. It's simple to set up, simply snap on one of the side brush and then turn it on. Then connect the charging dock. The app takes you through the steps needed to connect to your Wi-Fi. After that, the G30 is ready to go. You'll need to place the dock near a power outlet and ample space to allow it to move, however.

The G30 is small, 2.85 inches tall to be exact, which means it can be tucked away under couches and other low-clearance furniture. Its design is more modest than other models, with sleek black finish and three buttons that are physical: Auto Cleaning start/pause, Recharge and Spot Clean (which cleans the area in a spiral pattern for two minutes). You can also connect the G30 with Amazon Alexa or Google Home for voice commands to perform unscheduled cleaning.

The primary feature that distinguishes the G30 apart from its competitors is the method it cleans. It uses a built-in mapping to create an image of immovable objects it encounters and then keeps track of what it has already cleaned and the areas it's not able to access. It will return to the base to recharge and continues cleaning where it left off.

The eufy G30 isn't without faults, though. The iRobot Roomba is built better and has lower recurring costs. It charges faster, has the same battery life and performs better on bare floors or low-pile carpet. It also comes with a larger dust bin that doesn't have to be empty as often and comes with an array of boundaries that restrict it from certain areas. The G30 is more affordable and simpler to maintain. Its smaller size means that it doesn't need to be empty as often and has less trouble with bulky materials like cereal.