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Title: This budget Roomba robot vacuum is nearly half off ahead of Black
Friday

Date: Tue, 12 Nov 2024 18:44:26 +0000
Link: https://www.engadget.com/deals/this-budget-ro...

The blackest of Fridays is nearly upon us and companies have already begun
rolling out the deals to separate consumers from their bank accounts.
HereΓÇÖs one for a well-regarded and budget-friendly robovac. The iRobot
Roomba Essential Vac is on sale for just $140, which is a discount of 44
percent. The regular price is $250.

The Essential Vac features a similar design to the iRobot Roomba 694, which
topped our list of the best budget robot vacuums. This one includes a three-
stage cleaning system that works on both carpet and hard floors. It features
the same smart navigation system as other iRoomba vacuums, so itΓÇÖll avoid
stairs and work its way around items of furniture.

Despite being a budget-friendly robovac, there are some modern flourishes.
The vacuum will automatically return to the charging station when the battery
runs low, which is always nice. It also integrates with the Roomba app for
setting cleaning schedules and for building a custom map of the home.

The battery life sits at around two hours, which is a decent metric for the
price. That should be more than enough time to thoroughly clean a medium-
sized home. The major caveat here is that this is a budget robovac, so it
doesnΓÇÖt mop and it doesnΓÇÖt ship with a large debris canister. Still, the
price is right for those curious about eliminating sweeping from that to-do
list.

Check out all of the latest Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals here.

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