Top Black Friday and Cyber Monday Robot Vacuum Deals

This is your chance to own a robot vacuum hoover vacuum. CNET's top-rated models will be on sale during Black Friday and Cyber Monday, with discounts up to 57%.

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

1. Roomba j7+ iRobot from iRobot.

The Roomba j7+ is iRobot's most advanced robot vacuum to date. Its greatest advancement is an obstacle detection system that uses built-in AI to detect objects like charging cords, shoes and the dreaded pet waste the majority of other robots cannot avoid (and often slough through). It's the first robot to send you pictures of the objects that it encounters, meaning you can tell that it is safe to avoid it.

The Combo j7+ is also the most efficient mop robot we've ever tested, picking up spills and dirt with ease without leaving any trace that was there. The iRobot app makes it easy to control. It can schedule cleanings and create Keep Out Zones to ensure that it doesn't vacuum in areas you don't would like. It's also compatible with Alexa and Google Assistant, so you can control it from start to stop by speaking to it.

Its design is superior to the rest with a sleek top piece that looks more like a toy robot rather than a loud, loud one. Clean Base Automatic Dirt disposal System is also self-emptying which can cut down on cleaning time.

In our tests, we found that the j7+ was quick to took away dirt, dust, and pet hair. The counter-rotating rubber brushes held the debris in place, instead of scattering it across the floor. It even managed to capture sand and small gravel, which most other robots aren't able to do. It did all this without getting caught in our pet's hair.

The j7+, while not as intelligent as the $1,217 Roomba S9+ Self-Emptying Vacuum from iRobot, and cannot clean the stairs, is still an excellent choice for those who want both mopping and vacuum. It's not costly and the iRobot App makes it simple to use.

While the iRobot Home app is very easy to use however we've found it be less reliable than other applications that use robotic vacuum cleaner commercial cleaners. It can take a while to download updates, and it's sometimes difficult to tell whether they're working until you see them in action.

2. Roborock Q5+

When you're looking for an automated vacuum bot cleaner (click to find out more) that can do more than just clean floors, your best value robot vacuum choice is probably 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 obstacles avoidance, and even the capability to wash and dry mopping pads. They're expensive at retail, but usually are reduced on Black Friday or Cyber Monday.

Roborock has some of our favorite robot vacuums and the Q5+ is no exception. This is their least expensive auto-empty model, and although it's not equipped with some of the features you'll find on higher-end models (like no-go zones and multi-story memory) it's still an excellent choice if you're willing to sacrifice a little to save some hundred dollars.

The Q5+ is noticeable gentle around obstacles such as tables and walls which makes it a good option for homes with a lot of furniture. It is also very thorough in cleaning up dust bunnies. This is a place where many robot vacuums that are less expensive fall short. The navigation technology in the Q5+ is excellent too, with very little misses in corners and along walls.

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

If you opt for the Q5+ it includes a new auto emptying dock that is designed to make this robot easier to maintain. It requires a screwdriver install, but once it's in place, emptying the bin is easy. It has a large LCD screen, which is useful in setting up schedules and adjusting settings. This feature isn't required for everyone, however it can help you easily 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 intelligent in its mopping and vacuuming capabilities. Its design and function are some of the top available however, it's also expensive.

It's a tiny base station that looks great and can be hidden when not in use. The station's main selling point is that it automates many tasks, chores and functions that other robots have to leave to you. It can store clean and dirty water, electrolyzes and heats the water (which the majority of other robots require you to do) also emptying the dustbin after vacuuming, and helps keep your robot clean and charged.

Its vacuuming performance is also impressive. It's one of the few robovacs I've tried that does a really good job of cleaning up debris from bare floors, and it's not nearly as loud as the more expensive Roomba 980 or iRobot 900 series.

The Freo X Ultra is not without flaws, especially in the area of navigation. Its LiDAR and laser sensors aren't as reliable as other robovacs. This means it is sometimes stuck or confused in certain areas of your home. It's also not able to climb stairs as well as other models and doesn't come with a docking station to create a cleaning area for carpets with plush padding.

Although it doesn't provide as much in the way of cleaning configuration options in its app, or as many in-app shortcuts as other robovacs, the Freo X Ultra is still a top choice for those looking for an all-around great mop and robot vacuum that's worth the price tag.

If you're looking to cut costs or aren't concerned about the limitations of the robot, there are other options available. Many of the eufy models cost considerably less. The eufy Qrevo Curv, for instance, is cheaper and offers a similar in-app experience with additional features such as the ability to climb stairs, a full-function dock, and better overall vacuuming performance on bare floors as well as high- and low-pile carpets.

4. Eufy RoboVac G30

Eufy, a Anker company is a long-standing leader of creating robot vacuums that strike the perfect balance between performance, features and price. The G30 Hybrid offers a powerful room cleaning robot on hard and carpet flooring, and a mopping function for a low cost. It's easy to set up simply by snapping one of the side brushes on, turn on and plug in the charging dock. The app takes you through a few steps to connect it to Wi-Fi. After that, the G30 is ready to go. The dock should be placed close to an outlet that has enough space to move.

The G30 is a tiny device, measuring 2.85 inches in height, so it can be placed under most couches and low-clearance pieces of furniture. Its design is less flashy than some of the rival models, sporting sleek black finishes and three buttons that are physical such as Auto Cleaning start/pause, Recharge and Spot Clean (which scrubs a space in an arc for two minutes). It is also possible to connect the G30 to Amazon Alexa or Google Home for voice commands to perform routine cleaning tasks that are not scheduled.

The main aspect that makes the G30 apart from its competitors is the method it cleans. It makes use of an integrated map to draw an image of the immovable items that are in its path. It remembers what it has already cleaned and where it cannot access. It then returns to the base to recharge and continues cleaning the area it left.

The elegant G30 has its flaws however. The iRobot Roomba 675 is more built, incurs lower recurring expenses, charges more quickly and has the same battery life, while providing superior performance on floors that are unfinished and low-pile carpet. It has a larger dust bin that doesn't require the same amount of emptying. It also has boundary strips that keep it from certain areas. The G30 is less expensive and easier to maintain. Its smaller dust canister doesn't need emptying as often and it struggles less with bulky materials such as cereal.