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If you've ever thought of get a robot vacuum, now is the time to get one. CNET's top-rated models will be on sale during Black Friday and Cyber Monday with discounts as high as 57%..

The Roborock Q7 Max is a powerful robot that has smart mapping and app-based no-go zones. Its 180-minute running time 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 that many other robots are unable to avoid (and often plough right through). It's the first automatic hoover robot to send you pictures of the objects that it encounters, meaning you can tell the robot to stay clear of it.

The Combo J7+ is the most effective mop-bot we've ever tested, removing spills and dirt with ease without leaving any trace that was there. The iRobot app makes it easy to control. You can schedule cleanings and create Keep Out Zones to ensure that it doesn't sweep in areas you don’t wish to. It's also compatible with Alexa and Google Assistant, so you can start and stop it using your voice.

The design is also more appealing than the other models. It features an elegant, top piece that resembles a toy rather than the loud and annoying robot. And the Clean Base Automated Dirt Disposal System self-empties which is great to speed up cleaning.

In our tests, we discovered that the j7+ was quick to eliminated dirt, dust and pet hair. Its counter-rotating rubber brush rolls kept the debris in one spot rather than sending it scattering around the floor. It was able to capture small gravel, sand and even a tiny bit of grit. Most robots can't achieve this feat. It did without getting caught up in our pet's hair.

The j7+, although not as smart as the Roomba S9, which costs $1,217+ Self-Emptying Vacuum Robot from iRobot, and it cannot clean the stairs, it's a good option for those who need both a vacuum and a mop. It's not expensive, and the iRobot app makes it very user-friendly.

While the iRobot Home app is very easy to use however we've found it be less reliable than other applications that use robotic Floor Vacuums cleaners. It can take a while to download updates and it can be difficult to determine if they are functioning until you actually witness them in action.

2. Roborock Q5+

If you want a robot vacuum cleaner that does more than just clean your floors A hybrid is the best floor vacuum robot choice. This type of robot typically comes with a built-in tank for water, meaning they can both vacuum and mop your home at the same time. These bots also come with many additional features, including smart mapping and small object avoidance and the capability to wash and dry mopping pads. The downside is that they tend to be pricey at full retail, but during Black Friday and Cyber Monday they are often reduced in price.

Roborock has some of our top robot vacuums, and the Q5+ is no exception. It's their most affordable auto-empty model, and while it doesn't have some of the features you'll find on higher-end models (like no-go zones and multi-story memory) it's still a great choice if you're willing to sacrifice a little to save a few hundred dollars.

The Q5+ is extremely gentle when it comes to obstacles such as walls and table legs. This makes it a great option for homes with lots of furniture. It's also extremely thorough when it comes to cleaning up dust bunnies, which is a place which many robot vacuums be a bit sloppy. The technology used to navigate in the Q5+ is superb too, with very little misses in corners and on walls.

Like other Roborock devices as well, the Q5+ can be controlled by the buttons on the device itself or through the Roborock app. The app lets you start and stop cleaning. You can also set schedules, design virtual barrier and no-go areas and modify your home map or re-label rooms.

If you opt for the Q5+ model, it ships with a new auto vacuum cleaner-empty dock designed specifically to make this robot simple to maintain. It requires a screwdriver install, but once in place, emptying the bin is relatively simple. It comes with a huge LCD screen, which is useful for setting up schedules or altering settings. This feature isn't necessary for everyone, but it can help effectively keep track of the robot's maintenance schedules.

3. Narwal Freo X Ultra

The Freo X Ultra robot vacuum and mop is a smart well-rounded mop and vacuum. It's capable of both mopping and vacuuming. Its design and features are some of the top available - but it's also pricey.

It's a tiny base station that looks stunning and is able to be concealed when not in use. But the station's main selling feature is the way it automatizes many tasks and functions that 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) and empty the dust bin after vacuuming, and helps keep your robot fully charged and clean.

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

However, the Freo X Ultra has its flaws, particularly when it comes to navigation. Its laser sensors and LiDAR sensors aren't as reliable as other robotvacs. This means that it can get stuck or confused in certain corners or rooms in the house. It's also unable to climb stairs as well as other competitors and doesn't come with a docking station to create a clean zone for plush carpets.

While it doesn't offer the same amount of cleaning options available in its app, or as many shortcuts in the app as other robovacs, the Freo X Ultra is still an excellent choice for anyone seeking a great all-round mop and vacuum cleaner 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 other options on the market. Many eufy models cost substantially less. The Eufy Qrevo Curv, for instance is less expensive and provides 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 with a long history of creating robot vacuums with the right balance of performance, features, and price. The G30 Hybrid is no different, offering a capable cleaning of hard floors as well as mopping functions as well as carpets at a price that is affordable. It's simple to set up, just connect one of the side brush, turn it on and plug in your charging dock. The app will guide you through the steps required to connect your G30 to your Wi-Fi. The dock should be placed close to an outlet that has enough space to move.

The G30 is small, 2.85 inches tall to be precise It can be tucked away under couches and other low-clearance furniture. Its design is more modest than other models, and features a sleek black finish and three physical buttons: Auto Cleaning start/pause, Recharge and Spot Clean (which scrubs an area 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 unscheduled cleaning.

The way in which the G30 cleans is what differentiates it from its competitors. It makes use of a built-in map to create an image of the immovable objects in its path while retaining what it's cleaned and where it can't access. It then returns to the base to recharge, and then begins cleaning the area it left.

The sleek G30 has some flaws. The iRobot Roomba 675 is more constructed, has lower recurring costs, is charged more quickly and has the same battery life, while providing superior performance on floors that are unfinished and carpets with a low pile. It comes with a larger dust bin, which doesn't require more emptying. It also has border strips that block it from certain areas. The G30 however, is more affordable and much simpler to maintain. Its smaller dust canister doesn't need emptying as often and is less prone to suffocating bulky material like cereal.