Black Friday Roomba deals 2024: bargain bots for under $300

Roomba robot vacuum, next to a label that says TechRadar Black Friday deals
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Don't panic! You're not too late to take advantage of the Black Friday Roomba deals. The discounts on these highly regarded home-helpers are being rebranded as the Cyber Monday deals. With sales still going on all across the internet, including Amazon's Cyber Monday sale which launched today, it's a great time to buy (but there's no time to hang around).

iRobot's Roomba line was the first to popularize robovacs, and remains one the best robot vacuum ranges around. There are tons of deals about on all kinds of gadgets and gizmos, but I'm seeing some especially strong Roomba discounts. As I predicted, there are cheap and cheerful models for extremely low prices, and right now more advanced models are also dropping to all-time low prices.

When shopping the iRobot range, the main thing to know is that if the name starts with 'Combo', it's a combination vacuum and mop, and if there's a '+' or 'Plus' on the end, it comes with a dock that will automatically empty the onboard dust cup. This Roomba range guide runs through the key differences between various models beyond that.

iRobot is a great brand to focus on when shopping for a robovac. However, if you want to see what you might get elsewhere, we also have a general roundup of Black Friday robot vacuum deals that's worth checking out.

The best Black Friday Roomba deals: quick links

Today's best Roomba robot vacuum deals

iRobot Roomba j7+
iRobot Roomba j7+: was $799 now $359 at Best Buy

This Roomba robot vacuum with auto empty dock is less than half price in the Black Friday sales. The j7 series launched in 2021, but it still has a lot of the features that make the newer models so great – including dual rubbery brushrolls to pull up hair and debris, a side brush for getting into corners, and impressive object avoidance. The small onboard dustbin empties into the dock automatically, to save you effort. Note: there's no mopping (for that, you need the Plus version).

Amazon price: $359

Today's best Roomba vacuum and mop deals

iRobot Roomba Combo j5
iRobot Roomba Combo j5: was $599.99 now $299.99 at Target

This deal just got even better: there's now 50% off the Combo j5 in the Target Black Friday sale. DirtDetect technology means it can automatically adjust suction based on how dirty the floor is, and you've got your usual dual rubber rollers, which are great at gripping hair. You will have manually swap the backplate over when you want to shift from vacuuming to mopping, though. This one comes with a basic charge dock; if you want a self-empty dock, look for a version with a +/Plus in the name.

Lowes price: $299.99

iRobot Roomba Combo j5+
iRobot Roomba Combo j5+: was $729.99 now $399.99 at Best Buy

There's a massive $330 off this combination vac-mop with self-empty dock. The j5 is one of the newer Roombas, and boasts DirtDetect technology, where it'll automatically adjust suction based on how dirty the floor is. You will have manually swap the backplate over when you want to mop, though. If you don't want the self-empty dock, the version with a standard charge dock is also on sale for $299.99.

Walmart price: $399.99
Lowes price: $399.99

iRobot Roomba Combo j9+
iRobot Roomba Combo j9+: was $1,399 now $1,199 at Best Buy

There's $200 off the ultra-capable Combo j9+ right now. This is one of the newest Roombas, and offers double the scrubbing power and double the lifting power of most others. You've got a retractible mop pad that shifts to sit on top of the bot when not in use, plus an advanced dock that not only empties the dust cup, but refills your water tank too.

iRobot  Roomba Combo i5
iRobot Roomba Combo i5: was £349.99 now £229 at Walmart

This is a slightly older Roomba model, which means that even at full price it's one of the most affordable options, but it's even better value with $121 off. There's your 'standard' suction and scrubbing found across most of the rest of the range (bar the very expensive models), but one big upgrade over the very cheapest options is that it has dual rubber rollers, which are great at gripping hair. You will have to manually swap the backplate over when you want to change from mopping to vacuuming, and vice versa. It comes with a simple charge dock – for a self-empty dock, you need the i5+.

Deals picked by
Ruth Hamilton
Deals picked by
Ruth Hamilton

In my role as TechRadar Homes Editor, one of my areas of expertise is robot vacuums, including Roombas. I've written extensively about these smart suckers, covering everything from cheap-and-cheerful models to advanced options that can basically clean like a human. I've also reported on the Black Friday sales for the past six years, so I have a good idea of what to expect on the day, and can tell if a deal is worth your time or not.

Black Friday Roomba deals 2024: FAQs

When will Black Friday Roomba deals end in 2024?

Black Friday is always the final Friday of the month, so this year it's Friday 29 November. However, long gone are the times when the deals were confined to one day only. Black Friday sales typically start a week or two before the official date, and last all the way to Cyber Monday on December 2.

Some retailers will reserve their very best prices for Black Friday itself, but others will run the same deals throughout the whole weekend and into Monday, so there's still time to catch a good deal. We'll be adding all the best Roomba Black Friday deals to this article as soon as they start to appear, so bookmark this page and check back.

The Black Friday offers are morphing into Cyber Monday deals now, before Monday 2 December.

Is Black Friday the best time to buy a Roomba?

Yes. While it is possible to find Roomba discounts at various points throughout the year, Black Friday consistently offers the widest range of deals and the most choice for customers. All the major retailers will have a sale on, and many will be competing to gain your custom. Shopping on or around Black Friday means you have a huge amount of choice, and you also have the benefit of being able to shop around and compare deals at different retailers. Many brands and retailers use the Black Friday sales to offer the lowest prices of the year, and even when that's not the case, the deals are always very strong.

What Black Friday Roomba deals should I expect?

In last year's Roomba Black Friday deals, the biggest offers cut nearly 50% off, and some models dropped to record-low prices. We saw discounts on top models like the Roomba Combo j7+ and Roomba s9+, as well as offers on more budget-friendly models. Remember that iRobot typically does multiple versions of the same robovac, adding things like mopping capabilities and a self-empty docks, so you can pick the version that suits your needs and budget.

iRobot will likely run its own Black Friday sale, but we're also expecting to see deals at Amazon, Best Buy, Lowe's, Walmart, and Target.

iRobot Roomba Combo 10 Max robot vacuum and mop

(Image credit: iRobot)

Why you can trust TechRadar this Black Friday

Here at TechRadar, we've been covering the Black Friday sales for over decade. We know when all the best sales start and how to dig out the top deals. Because we monitor prices and spotlight deals throughout the year, we also know what a good price is for key products, and which deals aren't quite as impressive as they might seem.

You're also in safe hands when it comes to the product side of things. We've been reviewing robot vacuums since 2025 and have tested out all the key iRobot models. We keep a close eye on all the biggest technological developments in the robot vacuum market, as well as what other brands are doing.

Combined, we'll bring you the best Black Friday deals on all the top-rated and best-reviewed Roomba robot vacuums available to buy, so you come away with the right model for you at the best price.

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Ruth Hamilton
Homes Editor

Ruth is TechRadar's Homes Editor specializing in air (vacuum cleaners, fans, air purifiers), and hair (hair dryers, straighteners and stylers). She has been in consumer journalism since 2020, reviewing and writing about everything from outdoor kit to mattresses and wellness gadgets, with stints on Tom's Guide and T3.

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