Want a Black Friday robot vacuum deal? These are the bots that rock, and the droids to avoid

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iRobot Roomba robot vacuums are some of the most desirable available, and there are plenty ofRoomba Black Friday dealsto be had in this year’s sales. In general, robot vacuums are some of the best gadgets to grab in theBlack Friday deals, with significant discounts at all price ranges.

Of all the chores I dislike, I particularly disagree with vacuuming. It’s loud, it requires me to move far too much and, especially in my current apartment, I have to do it a lot. That all changed when I recently tested the robot vacuum of my dreams - theiRobot Roomba Combo j7+.

Honestly, it’s been a game-changer. While I still need to vacuum occasionally for a deeper clean, I’ve freed up at least an hour every week.

However, it’s not always been plain sailing between me and robot vacuums. Most of the robot vacuums I tried before this were more budget-friendly models, and while they’re still useful, they can be more of a burden than a boon. It’s a little like having a cleaning toddler - they require a lot more hands-on management, and sometimes aren’t even smart (or safe) enough to leave alone.

The key to maximizing the time-saving opportunity presented by these handy little bots is ensuring you go for one with a high IQ. This does bump up the price, but you get what you pay for. The biggest time-saving features are self-emptying, object detection, advanced navigation and easy automation via an app.

While the Roomba Combo j7+ and its magical combination of smart tech, vacuumingandmopping are unlikely to appear in the sales, plenty of other incredibly powerful and intelligent robovacs from iRobot and other brands will be.

Ready to reclaim your time? Here are some of the best deals on intelligent, time-saving robot vacuums.

(Not in the US? Scroll down for the best robot vacuums in your region).

Black Friday intelligent robot vacuum deals (US)

iRobot Roomba j7+:was $799now$589 at AmazonThe j7+ is the non-mopping sibling of my all time favorite robot vacuum, but in every other way performs exactly the same. Inour reviewwe gave the j7+ a lofty 4.5 out of 5 for its excellent pick-up and its self-emptying capability, which is a great time-saver. In the Black Friday deals, it’s 25% off, which is a higher than its record-low price last week. We’ve never seen this model this cheap on Amazon before.

Eufy RoboVac X8:was $499.99 now$299.99 at AmazonWhile it’s Eufy’s most expensive robot vacuum to date, over Black Friday you can get it for its lowest ever price. At 40% off, it’s a great deal. In ourreviewwe found it powerful with plenty of new intelligent features, but it’s a little tall.

Ultenic T10:was $499now$359 at AmazonThis is one of the lowest prices we’ve ever seen on this particular model, so it’s definitely one worth looking into. It’s self-emptying and powerful - perfect for pet owners and families.

Black Friday intelligent robot vacuum deals (UK)

iRobot Roomba s9+:was £1,299now£889 at iRobotThis top-end robot vacuum is packed with smart features, including self-emptying and three-stage cleaning. It has advanced home mapping, and it’s discounted by a fantastic £400 for Black Friday.

iRobot Roomba j7+:was £899 now£619 at iRobotThe j7+ is the non-mopping siblings of my all time favorite robot vacuum,  but in every other way performs exactly the same. Inour reviewwe gave the j7+ a lofty 4.5 out of 5 for its excellent pick-up and its self-emptying capability, which is a great time-saver. In the Black Friday deals, it’s 25% off, which is a higher than its record-low price last week. We’ve never seen this model this cheap on Amazon before.

Ultenic T10:was £599.99 now£369.99 at AmazonIf you want a hybrid robot vacuum cleaner which self empties and is suitable for homes with pets, then now is your time to invest. With a saving of £230 you can’t go too far wrong with this deal, especially since we rated it 4 out of 5 stars in ourreviewfor all the tech that it has to offer.

Eufy RoboVac X8:was £449.99 now£300 at AmazonSo right now you can get this robot vacuum cleaner for it’s cheapest price, ever, with £149 off the price for Black Friday. In ourreviewwe found it powerful with plenty of new intelligent, although it’s not the slimmest. If you want an automated clean then this deal is a good place to start with.

In terms of the robot vacuums you’ll want to avoid, it depends mostly on your needs, but below we’ve listed some of the key features to look out for. If the vacuum you’re looking at buying doesn’t have them, or at the very least doesn’t have ones you know will benefit your home, we’d recommend looking elsewhere.

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Josephine Watson (@JosieWatson) is TechRadar’s Managing Editor - Lifestyle. Josephine is an award-winning journalist (PPA 30 under 30 2024), having previously written on a variety of topics, from pop culture to gaming and even the energy industry, joining TechRadar to support general site management. She is a smart home nerd, champion of TechRadar’s sustainability efforts as well and an advocate for internet safety and education. She has used her position to fight for progressive approaches towards diversity and inclusion, mental health, and neurodiversity in corporate settings. Generally, you’ll find her fiddling with her smart home setup, watching Disney movies, playing on her Switch, or rewatching the extended edition of Lord of the Rings… again.

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