Black Friday robot vacuum deals 2024: your guide to the best offers

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Hoping to score a Black Friday robot vacuum deal? You've come to the right place. This seasonal shopping event is the best time to buy a robovac, but figuring out the best option from a massive range of Black Friday deals can be tricky – this guide is here to help. We're regularly updating it with all the best offers at a range of price points.

Black Friday isn't until 29 November, but we started seeing hefty discounts from the start of the month. The US deals are still going strong, but we're experiencing a bit of a lull with UK deals – we suspect to make more of an impact when the 'proper' deals appear, which we expect will be in time for the weekend. Either way, if you can't see what you want right now, bookmark this page and check back.

A robot vacuum can totally transform your cleaning routine. They can be set to run round your home regularly, while you're out, to prevent dust from ever building up, with next-to-no effort or disruption. Options like self-emptying bins and additional mopping functions make things even more hands-off. If you're new to the market, it's worth starting by consulting our best robot vacuum ranking.

Looking for a manual option? Head to our Black Friday vacuum cleaner deals guide for bargain stick and upright vacs.

Today's best robot vacuum deals: quick links

Prefer to browse ? Here are quick links to the best robovac sales in the US:

And the best sales in the UK, too:

Today's best robot vacuum deals in the US

Roborock  S8 robot vacuum
Roborock S8 robot vacuum: was $749.99 now $399.99 at Lowe's

This is an incredibly strong discount on what looks like an excellent robot vacuum. We haven't tested this exact model, but we rate this brand very highly, and the design and specs look great – there's the usual dual rubber rollers that are great for gripping hair and dirt, advanced object recognition, and the mop pad vibrates and applies downwards pressure as it cleans. 6000 Pa of suction power is very good at this price, too. The only potential downside is that it just comes with a basic charge dock, rather than a self-empty one, which might be annoying if you're dealing with high levels of hair and dirt.

Roborock  S8 Pro Ultra
Roborock S8 Pro Ultra: was $1,599.99 now $899.99 at Best Buy

Black Friday is a great opportunity to pick up a really capable, premium robot vacuum for a far more affordable price. With $800 off, this is an excellent example. It has all the smarts we'd expect from this brand, including an intuitive app that offers plenty of control. In our Roborock S8 Pro Ultra review, we were impressed with the do-it-all dock, which not only auto empties the onboard bins, but also cleans itself.

iRobot  Roomba Combo i5+
iRobot Roomba Combo i5+: was $549.99 now $299 at Walmart

With a massive $250 off, this versatile Roomba robot vacuum and mop with self-empty dock is an absolute steal. i5 is a slightly older line now, but many of the great features from newer models are present and correct, including dual rubber rollers, which are great at gripping hair and dirt. There's the 'standard' suction and scrubbing found in most of the rest of the range. Be aware the backplate must be manually changed when swapping from vacuuming to mopping.

Amazon price: $299.99
Target price: $299.99

Roborock Q5 Pro+
Roborock Q5 Pro+: was $699.99 now $479.99 at Walmart

This combo vacuum and mop with auto-empty dock is $220 off in the Black Friday sales. With 5,500Pa of suction and dual rubber rollers for efficient hair pickup, it should make light work of cleaning your floors. The app offers 3D mapping and the option to set no-go zones. One of the advertised selling points is a larger onboard dustbin, which is accurate, but the dock dustbin is slightly smaller than many, which sort of cancels out the benefit given that it'll self-empty anyway.

iRobot Roomba Essential robovac Q011
iRobot Roomba Essential robovac Q011: was $249.99 now $139.99 at Amazon

This basic Roomba robot vacuum just dropped to the lowest price ever, ahead of Black Friday. It navigates in neat rows, there's three levels of suction plus a side brush for getting closer to the edges of rooms. Don't expect incredible smarts or features, but if you just need something simple, effective and great value, this is it. This model doesn't have mopping functionality, but the Combo version is also on sale, for just $20 more.

iRobot Roomba Combo Essential
iRobot Roomba Combo Essential: was $274.99 now $159 at Amazon

This is iRobot's most basic and affordable combination mop-vac, and it has had a massive price-cut for black Friday – this the cheapest price ever. There's 3 suction levels and 3 water levels, alongside basic navigation and object avoidance, and that's about it. But for this price, that's still a great buy. There's also a version without mopping capabilities (no 'Combo' in the name) that we're expecting some deals on over Black Friday.

Today's best robot vacuum deals in the UK

iRobot Roomba Combo Essential
iRobot Roomba Combo Essential: was £269 now £149 at Amazon

Sure, it's basic, but a combo robovac-and-mop from a respected brand for under £150 is a ridiculously good deal. Expect basic navigation and object avoidance, but a reliable design. For simple, whole-home cleans, this should do the trick.There's 3 suction levels and 3 water levels to choose from. If you don't need mopping, look for the standard Essential model (no 'Combo').

Eufy L60 Hybrid robot vacuum with self-empty station
Eufy L60 Hybrid robot vacuum with self-empty station: was £400 now £299 at Argos

Under £300 is an outstanding price for this hybrid Eufy robot vacuum and mop. It delivers a very good 5,000Pa of suction, comes with a dock into which the bot will auto-empty dust, and it will recognize when it's moving from hard floor to carpet and bump up suction in response.

Currys price: £299

Deals picked by
Ruth Hamilton
Deals picked by
Ruth Hamilton

As TechRadar's Homes Editor, one of my specialty areas is robot vacuums. I've written extensively about these automated suckers, covering everything from basic, budget-friendly models to the fanciest options on the market, so I'm confident recommending models at a range of budgets and for different use cases. I've also covered the Black Friday sales for six years, during which time I've gained insights on when to buy and when to wait, which retailers deliver the biggest bargains, and how to check if a deal is actually good or not.

Black Friday robot vacuum deals: FAQs

When will the Black Friday robot vacuum deals start in 2024?

Black Friday this year is on 29 November 2024, but that won't be your only chance to score a robovac bargain. This year, we started seeing early Black Friday sales kicking off from the first week of November, and in the US these deals were still going strong (although changing frequently into the third week).

In the UK, things were a little slower off the mark. In the first half of November, it was only really Amazon offering good price-drops, and by the third week of the month those had all-but disappeared too.

In the US and the UK we're expecting the 'proper' Black Friday sales to kick off the weekend before Black Friday itself. The Black Friday offers will turn into Cyber Monday deals on or before 2 December.

Is Black Friday the best time to buy a robot vacuum?

Yes, probably. You'll find robot vacuum discounts throughout the year, but on Black Friday, pretty much everyone is running a sale. You'll have a huge amount of choice, and you'll also have the benefit of being able to shop around and compare deals at different retailers. Many brands and retailers use this occasion to offer the lowest prices of the year, and even when that's not the case, the offers are always very strong.

Where will I find the best Black Friday robovac deals?

In the US last year, Amazon and Walmart were the retailers that came through with the best deals. We'll also check places like Best Buy, Target and Lowes. In the UK, again Amazon was a great place to shop for a bargain, but we also saw price-drops at Currys. Other places to look include John Lewis and Argos. On both sides of the pond, you can also expect some strong offers direct from the brands – last year, Shark's Black Friday robot vacuum deals were especially impressive.

Really, though, aside from those that consciously opt out, you can expect every major brand and reputable retailer to have some kind of Black Friday sale. You won't be sort on choice, so a good plan is to figure out roughly what you want first – or ideally have a target robot vacuum in mind – and then shop around for the lowest price on Black Friday. (If you're new to the market, our guide to how to choose a robot vacuum should help set you on the right track.)

Samsung Bespoke Jet Bot Combo AI+ robot vacuum in reviewer's home

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What Black Friday robot vacuum deals can I expect in 2024?

We expect there to be strong discounts from leading brands like iRobot (Roomba), Roborock, Eufy and Ecovacs, with price cuts of up to 50% off. There will likely be the biggest discounts on the high-end models in the range, offering an opportunity to score a really advanced robot vacuum for far less then list price. However, there will be plenty for bargain hunters, too. if you just need a basic model that will take the pressure off your cleaning regime. Last year, we saw simple robovacs from $139 in US and £259 in the UK.

Why you can trust TechRadar this Black Friday

We're experts in the vacuum cleaner market, and that includes the robot variety. We've been reviewing robot vacuums since 2015, and have tested over 75 robot vacuums in total, with 16 of those in 2024. We follow and report on all the biggest tech developments and new releases. As part of that, we keep a close eye on robot vacuum pricing, looking for general seasonal trends as well as specific highs and lows on our top-rated models. That means we know what a good deal looks like.

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Ruth is a TechRadar Homes Editor. She has covered a wide range of home kit, but currently specializes in aircare (vacuum cleaners, fans, air purifiers), and haircare (hair dryers, straighteners and stylers). Prior to making the shift to Homes, Ruth was TechRadar's Sleep Editor, testing and reviewing mattresses and other sleep products.