We’ve tested a lot of great robot vacuums here at WIRED, but the Roborock Q5 Pro+ has held the top spot in our guide to the best robot vacuums for some time now. Its price fluctuates quite frequently, but currently it is on sale for $480, matching the $220 discount we last saw during Black Friday and Cyber Monday 2023. Simply clip the coupon on the page to save. You can also hook the Roborock Q5+ (9/10, WIRED recommends) for $380, a discount of $320. The more expensive Pro+ model also doubles as a mop; That’s the main difference between the two.
The Roborock Q5 Pro+ is a fantastic robot vacuum cleaner that also doubles as a mop. Apart from the detachable mop pad, it has stronger suction, longer run time and a larger dustbin than the cheaper one. Counterpart Q5+. Both robot vacuums use lidar to roam your home, so you don’t have to worry about little cameras wandering around your floors. They’re fast and efficient: WIRED critic and editor Adrienne So says it took her about 90 minutes to clean about 890 square feet. There is a companion app for smartphones where you can create maps and designate different cleaning zones. Overall, both robot vacuums are extremely reliable, a trait that is hard to find in this space.
If neither of the two catches your attention, you can also save on the Shark AI Ultra 2-in-1 Robot Vacuum Cleaner. It’s on sale for $300 ($300 off). It is another great combination of robot vacuum cleaner and mop. You can sign up for Shark’s marketing emails to get a coupon code for another 10 percent off (and then unsubscribe immediately).
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