The best robot vacuum deals available ahead of Prime Day

Eufy’s Omni C28 is a great option for smaller spaces. | Photo by Jennifer Pattison Tuohy / The Verge If you’ve been wanting to buy a robot vacuum but have been put off by how much it can cost to get a good one, now is not a bad time to start looking. Prime Day is next week, but many retailers are offering early deals on several models we’ve tested from brands like Roborock, Dreame, and Shark. Whether you’re looking for a basic robot vacuum that can cut down on the amount of vacuuming you have to do, or a high-end model that can wash and dry its own mop pads and climb over room thresholds, there are deals available across a wide range of price points. There’s a chance some of these robovacs will get even cheaper next week, or that additional deals will emerge, and we’ll update this guide accordingly. However, if you’re shopping for a Father’s Day gift or simply need a robot vacuum sooner rather than later, these are the best deals we’ve found so far. Roborock Qrevo Curv 2 Flow Roborock’s first roller-mop robot vacuum, the Curv 2 Flow, features flagship specs at a mid-range price. Including excellent mopping, a retractable mop cover, 20,000Pa suction, AI-powered obstacle avoidance, and a compact design. Where to Buy: $999.99 $849.99 at Amazon $999.99 $849.99 at Best Buy $999.99 $849.99 at Roborock The Roborock Q10 S5 Plus is down to $279.99 ($270 off) at Amazon, which is just $15 shy of its lowest price to date. The Q10 S5 Plus is one of our favorite budget-friendly robot vacuum / mop hybrids, combining good AI-powered obstacle avoidance with automatic carpet detection. It also features a vibrating mop that does a solid job scrubbing hard floors while lifting itself over rugs, and the set includes a self-emptying dock for added convenience. It can’t match the suction power or tall threshold-climbing abilities of pricier models like the Saros 20, but this is a good value under $300. The Tapo RV30 Max is anothe