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How to choose the best robot vacuum cleaner for you

How well do they deal with household obstacles?

All robot vacuums employ bumpers and sensors to help them navigate their way around your home and to prevent them coming to grief by falling down the stairs. But some are more efficient at finding their way around than others.

The cheaper versions run to a random cleaning pattern and bump around your rooms blindly, cleaning as they go. This works up to a point but it can take a while for these types of vacuum to finish cleaning a room and, although they do their best to cover all the floor, they often miss spots here and there.

The more expensive robots employ cameras and advanced laser sensors to map out their surroundings first before tackling each room. This means they can work out the most efficient route before getting started and don’t need to cover the same spot twice, as can happen with robots without these sensors.

Even then, advanced sensors can only go so far. A big problem with robot vacuums is that, no matter how good they are at mapping out their surroundings, they often get beached on low-lying furniture and stuck on stray cables.

The best way to avoid this is to keep your floors clear of such items, but in some cases that isn’t possible, which is where you want a robot that comes with the ability to set virtual no-go zones in the accompanying app. That way you can instruct your robot to avoid the places you don’t want it to go near.

Which robot vacuums give the best cleaning performance?

Although most robot vacuums look the same from the outside, they deliver vastly different levels of cleaning performance. And this is affected by a number of different factors. Probably the most important aspect is brush configuration.

Our favourite robot vacuums have brushes that span the full width of the unit, allowing them to clean right along the edges of your room and into the corners. Alas, these aren’t particularly common and most stick with the popular disc shape, with the main brush situated between the wheels and a couple of less effective spinning brushes in the “corners” of the vacuum to drag dust into the mouth of the vacuum.

Next, you need to consider suction power. Typically expressed in Pa (pascals), this is a measurement of how powerful the motor is inside a robot vacuum. A good number to look for here is around 2,000Pa or above for an effective clean.

How we test

We test each robot vacuum cleaner by installing it in a typical domestic setting. The charging station is always placed in the same location, and the robot is given the same basic floorplan to clean, so we can see how elements such as navigation and speed compare between every robot we review. It’s a challenging floor plan that challenges even the smartest robot, with plenty of corners, tight spots, low furniture, surface changes and cable nests.

During testing each robot is connected to Wi-Fi and controlled through the supplied app, where available. We test all the features and functions available, including navigation to a second storey, to ensure robots can handle switching between multiple maps. If a robot has a self-emptying station or comes with a mop attachment, we test those too.

When it comes to analysing a robot’s cleaning capabilities, we test each robot using measured spillages of rice and flour. We send the robot to perform a spot clean of each spill on both carpet and hard floor, and measure the amount collected each time. This indicates how effective each robot is at gathering these problematic materials, and allows us to compare the results with every robot vacuum cleaner we’ve ever tested.

Is there anything else I should consider?

• Bin capacity: Robot vacuums need emptying more frequently than a regular vacuum, but there’s still quite a variation in bin capacity from model to model. The largest you’ll see tend to be around 0.7 litres in size, but they can be as small as 0.4 litres. Some models have larger bins built into their base stations that they automatically empty into when charging, but these tend to be very expensive
• Mop attachments: As robot vacuums become more popular, we’re seeing more manufacturers build in mopping features as a way to set their robots apart. These use a small water reservoir with a cleaning pad attached to the bottom that drags around the floor as the robot makes its way around your room. You’ll still need to use a proper mop to get stubborn stains off, though: a mopping robot is only good for cleaning up light dirt and dust from your hard floors.
• Self emptying: Most robot vacuums have small dust collection bins and so need frequent emptying but some can empty themselves into a larger base-station bin and then continue to clean. These robots tend to be more expensive, though, and the base stations occupy more space in your home.
• Height: One thing robot vacuums are great at is cleaning below low-lying furniture, but some are considerably taller than others so it’s well worth checking out the dimensions before you buy to make sure it will fit where you want it to go.

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1. Eufy RoboVac 15C Max: Best-value robot vacuum cleaner

Price when reviewed: £250 | Check price at Amazon
You might not have heard of Eufy, but don’t let that put you off: this superb RoboVac 15C Max is a solid choice if you’ve got £250 to spend.

The Eufy RoboVac 15C Max is the more fully featured version of our previous budget robot vacuum top pick, the RoboVac 30C. It costs a little more – the RoboVac 30C has dropped in price since launch – but the 15C Max provides much more suction power than its predecessors. With 2,000Pa of suction, the 15C Max is very powerful considering its price but despite the extra power, it’s still impressively quiet regardless of which of the three settings you use (it has three cleaning settings: Standard, Boost IQ and Max).

Carpet areas will benefit from some of the more powerful settings, but we found the standard setting to be more than suitable for easy-cleaning hard flooring. Boost IQ adjusts the suction power automatically as the vacuum cleaner transitions between different types of flooring. The RoboVac 15C Max can also run up to 1hr 40mins on a single charge and is compatible with Alexa and Google Assistant for a fully hands-off approach to your daily cleaning.

It’s not quite as feature-rich as some of the other robot vacuum cleaners on this list – it lacks infrared scanning and room-mapping – but at well under £300, the RoboVac 15C Max barely places a foot wrong and you’ll be hard-pressed to find anything better at this price.

Read our full Eufy RoboVac 15C review

Key specs – Size: 325 x 325 x 72mm; Weight: 2.7kg; Battery life: 1hr 40mins; Charge time: 2-3hrs; Bin capacity: 0.7l; Wi-Fi connectivity: Yes; Decibel volume: 55dB

eufy RoboVac 15C MAX Robot Vacuum Cleaner, BoostIQ, Wi-Fi, Super-Thin, 2000Pa Suction, Quiet, Self-Charging Robotic Vacuums, Cleans Hard Floors to Medium-Pile Carpets

£244.00 Buy now

2. Eufy RoboVac X8: Best all-rounder

Price when reviewed: £399 | Check price at Amazon

A good robot vacuum cleaner needs to be a good all-rounder: effective at picking dust and dirt off your floor but also supported by solid navigation and a good app. The Eufy RoboVac X8 lines up all these elements. It isn’t the best cleaner we’ve ever seen in terms of dealing with serious mess in a spot clean but it is a solid general cleaner, has a brilliant app and is excellent at mapping, which makes it easy to configure and use.

Its cameras and lasers build up a detailed map of your floor as it performs its initial clean. This is then saved by the smartphone app, so you can send the X8 to clean individual rooms and set virtual boundaries to cordon off no-go areas. This simple and intuitive operation, accompanying an affordable and capable robot, makes for a compelling package that’s excellent value for money.

Read our full Eufy RoboVac X8 review for more details

Key specs – Size: 345 x 345 x 98mm; Weight: 3.5kg; Battery life: 3hrs; Charge time: 4-5 hours; Bin capacity: 0.6l; Wi-Fi connectivity: Yes; Decibel volume: 75dB

eufy by Anker RoboVac X8 Robot Vacuum Cleaner with iPath Laser Navigation, Twin-Turbine Technology Generates 2x 2000 Pa Suction, AI. Map 2.0 Technology, Wi-Fi, Perfect for Pet Owner

£449.00 Buy now

3. Dyson 360 Heurist: Best for a thorough clean

Price when reviewed: £998 | Check price at Amazon
With twice the suction power of any other robot vacuum cleaner we’ve tested, the Dyson 360 Heurist may be the priciest vacuum on this list, but it’s the only one with a genuine claim to being the only one that could replace your standard upright cleaner. With the Heurist, Dyson has not only improved suction by a claimed 20% but has also introduced an LED lighting ring so the robot can navigate in dark rooms and developed an improved app that gives more control over the robot.

The design hasn’t changed much between generations; it’s still around the same size and shape as the previous model – the 360 Eye – and it even uses the same digital motor as before. Instead, the new Dyson 360 Heurist builds on the things that set Dyson’s last robot apart from the competition – tank tracks for climbing obstacles, a full-width brush bar for close-to-the-edge cleaning and a 360-degree camera for all-around vision. If you want a robot vacuum cleaner with all the perks, look no further.

Read our full Dyson 360 Heurist review

Key specs – Size: 2.3 x 2.4 x 12cm; Weight: 2.51kg; Battery life: 1hr 15mins; Charge time: 2. 5hrs; Bin capacity: 0.5l; Wi-Fi connectivity: Yes

Dyson DYS-5042335 360 Heurist Vacuum Cleaner Robot Nickel Blue

£1,049.00 Buy now

4. Eufy RoboVac 30C: Best budget robot vacuum cleaner

Price when reviewed: £210 | Check price at Amazon

The RoboVac 30C is another solid robot vacuum cleaner for the budget-conscious. It’s circular in shape and has a low profile so it can fit under furniture and clean the carpet under your bed, and it will recharge itself at its base when it runs low on battery power. With up to 100 minutes of cleaning per charge, though, it should be able to cope with even the largest of rooms before having to do that.

Other features include Alexa and Google Assistant support (so you can tell it to go clean via your Echo or Google Home speakers), a companion app so you can control it via your smartphone and a useful remote control that lets you direct operations when your phone isn’t handy.

With 1,500Pa of suction power, the Eufy RoboVac is pretty powerful for the money, and it’s reasonably quiet, too. If you’re looking to dip your toe in the water of automatic vacuum cleaning but don’t want to spend in the region of £500, this is the next best thing.

Read our full Eufy RoboVac 30C review for more details

Key specs – Size: 32.5 x 32.5 x 7.2cm; Weight: 2.7kg; Battery life: 1hr 40mins; Charge time: 3hrs; Bin capacity: 0.6l; Wi-Fi connectivity: Yes; Decibel volume: 55

eufy by anker RoboVac 30C Robot Vacuum Cleaner, BoostIQ, Wi-Fi, Super-Thin, 1500Pa Suction, Boundary Strips Included, Quiet, Self-Charging Robotic Vacuum, Cleans Hard Floors to Medium-Pile Carpets

£209.99 Buy now

5. iRobot Roomba j7: Best robot vacuum for pet owners

Price when reviewed: £499 | Check price at Amazon
One of the annoying things about robot vacuum cleaners is that you generally have to tidy up before you set them off. Encounters with charging cables, stray socks or, if you’re really unfortunate, pet poo, can cause them to get stuck or make more mess than they clean up. There’s not much point in setting an automatic schedule for your robot to clean if you’re prone to leaving stuff on the floor.

However, you don’t need to worry about such things with the iRobot Roomba j7. It won’t tidy away your mess but it will give a wide berth to obstacles that could cause it problems. It still gets nice and close to furniture but won’t be phased by the odd dropped sock.

It’s also a proficient cleaner, with a two-roller system that does a good job of scooping up dirt and dust while avoiding hair tangles. If you want a robot that also empties itself, check out the Roomba j7+, which is the same robot but comes with a charging station that empties the collection bin after every clean.

Key specs – Size: 340 x 340 x 92mm; Weight: 3.3kg; Battery life: 1hr 15mins; Charge time: 2hrs; Bin capacity: 0. 25l; Wi-Fi connectivity: Yes; Decibel volume: 55dB

iRobot® Roomba® j7 connected Robot Vacuum with Dual Multi Surface Rubber Brushes – Ideal for Pets – Learns, Maps, and Adapts to your Home – Object Detection and Avoidance – Clean by Object

£665.27 Buy now

6. Eufy RoboVac G30 Edge: Best robot vacuum cleaner for use in multiple locations

Price when reviewed: £320 | Check price at Amazon
The Eufy G30 Edge sits near the top of Eufy’s more affordable robot vacuum cleaner range. It balances a decent amount of power with 2,000pa of suction and a sensible price.

Some premium features are missing, though. Unlike pricier robots, the G30 Edge doesn’t use LIDAR to scan its surroundings and build up a persistent map of your house. Instead, it creates its internal map from scratch each time it goes out, using basic sensors to detect walls and obstacles.

You can check on its progress from the Eufy app but it doesn’t store its map for future reference. To a certain extent, this makes it easier when moving between the floors of multi-storey houses or using it in more than one house as it doesn’t require any map management.

The navigation is better than the simpler robot vacuums, such as the Eufy RoboVac 15C, making this a valid alternative if that model isn’t available, but the cleaning ability is roughly on a par.

Read our full Eufy RoboVac G30 Edge review

Key specs – Size: 320 x 320 x 70mm; Weight: 2.7kg; Battery life: 1hr 50mins; Charge time: 5-6hrs; Bin capacity: 0.6l; Wi-Fi connectivity: Yes; Decibel volume: 56dB

eufy by Anker RoboVac G30 Edge Robot Vacuum Cleaner with Smart Dynamic Navigation 2.0, 2000Pa Suction, Wi-Fi, Boundary Strips, For Carpets and Hard Floors.

£319.99 Buy now

7. Ecovacs Deebot X1 Omni: Best self-emptying robot vacuum and mop combo

Price when reviewed: £1,499 | Check price at Amazon
The Ecovacs Deebot X1 Omni is arguably the best-performing combination robot vacuum cleaner and mop we’ve tested, but its talents come at a price. One of these is its size. While the robot itself is a fairly standard configuration, its base station is enormous, measuring 448 x 430 x 578mm (WDH).

There’s a good reason for it, though. Not only does the station charge the robot and empty its collection bin into a bigger and easier-to-empty vacuum bag, but it also fills the mop cartridge with clean water, and washes the mop pads when the robot has finished its work.

Although it’s a good vacuum cleaner, it’s the mopping action that impressed us most. The robot uses two circular mop pads that rotate at 180rpm, which gives the mop more cleaning power than rival robots, most of which simply wipe the floor as they pass.

The Omni X1 might be expensive, but it’s worth considering if you’re looking for a proper cleaner that can really do a good job. Keep an eye out for discounts and vouchers on Amazon, because Ecovacs regularly offers both.

Read our full Ecovacs Deebot X1 Omni review

Key specs – Size: 362 x 362 x 104mm; Weight: 4. 4kg; Battery life: 4hrs 20mins; Charge time: 6.5hrs; Bin capacity: 0.4l; Wi-Fi connectivity: Yes; Decibel volume: 67dB

ECOVACS DEEBOT X1 OMNI Robot Vacuum Cleaner, Auto Mop Washing/Hot Air Drying/Water Refilling/Auto-Emptying, 260 min, 3875 sqft, Dual Mops, 3D Maps, Live Monitoring & Video Call, YIKO Voice Interaction

£823.53 Buy now

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detailed guide, tips and checklist / Comfortable home and household appliances / iXBT Live

Today, the market for robot vacuum cleaners is filled with a large number of models. And every year, even more sophisticated robot vacuum cleaners appear on this market, which differ in functionality and capabilities. Therefore, it is difficult for a person who has not used such a technique to navigate and understand what, in general, you need to look at, and what you can save on.

After reading more than one hundred reviews about robotic vacuum cleaners, as well as testing several models, I will share my experience. In this article, I will talk about the main parameters that should be considered when choosing a robot vacuum cleaner, give advice and at the end of the article I will share collections about robot vacuum cleaners. www.wallpaperflare.com 0013 Cleaning type

First of all, I want you to understand the navigation of robotic vacuum cleaners. Everything is elementary simple: if the robot has poor navigation, then it behaves incorrectly in space. That is, he can cling to various objects or pass several times along the same route. This was typical of older models that were equipped with only a sensor on the body. The sensor was triggered when the robot came into contact with an obstacle, and the robot made a turn.

The gyroscope enables the robot to better navigate the room. All this thanks to the gyro sensor, while moving in the memory of the robot, the direction, angle of rotation and distance are fixed. Simply, the robot makes a map of space. However, if the vacuum cleaner accidentally gets stuck in place, the resulting map is corrupted and everything goes down the drain.

Now let’s talk about the type of navigation using the camera. Thanks to it, the robot scans space, creates a map and stores it in memory. Such robotic vacuum cleaners have some advantage: their height is lower compared to models equipped with lidar (we will talk about them a little later). Accordingly, they can clean behind curtains and under furniture. I want to note that if there is poor lighting in the room, the robot will most likely build a map with errors.

Laser rangefinder or lidar is the most popular type of navigation. The lidar is mounted on top of the robot, it rotates in a circle, continuously scanning space with a laser. Typically, models with lidar are able to memorize and save several cleaning maps. Also, these robots are characterized by accuracy, they often touch objects much more smoothly, but they don’t clean behind the curtains, as they recognize them as an obstacle.

The best navigation for robot vacuum cleaners in 2023 is a combination of lidar, camera and sensor systems. These robots are the smartest. They are more likely to recognize all objects than models with one type of navigation.

Source: www.amazon.com

In the conditions of 2023, I recommend choosing a modern robot vacuum cleaner with a lidar or a complex (all together). At the time of writing, there are budget models with lidar on the market.

The disadvantages of models with lidar include: the possibility of failure of the lidar, respectively, this entails additional costs and problems with scanning mirror coatings. It can be, for example, chrome-plated chair legs. And, of course, such robotic vacuum cleaners are more expensive than without lidar. But they also cope with their task worse, as we understood above.

An important factor to pay attention to is the type of cleaning, it can be dry or wet. There are models that do only dry cleaning, but there are also models that are combined with the function of dry cleaning and wet cleaning.

The dry cleaning function is carried out with a brush that sweeps up debris. It then enters the suction port. Most often, manufacturers install one brush, but there are models with two brushes, one on each side. I want to point out that in fact the dual brush device only cleans slightly better.

The main cleaning unit can be just a suction port or it can have a turbo brush. I want to draw your attention to the fact that robots with a turbo brush are better at picking up garbage, wool and cleaning carpets well.

Robot vacuum cleaner with two brushes and a turbo brush

Source: polaris.company

I would like to add: if you have carpets with fringes, then there is a high probability that when driving in from there, the robot vacuum cleaner will simply start raking everything into a heap and towing it.

Fringe, here is one of the main opponents of the vacuum cleaner robot

Wet cleaning robots have a container for garbage and clean water. A special napkin is attached to the bottom surface of the robot. Water is supplied to the napkin and the robot cleans by wiping the floor with a damp cloth. If you need a robot to be able to scrub stains, then look at models with a moving napkin.

Robot vacuum cleaner with wet cleaning function

Source: polaris.company

In the realities of 2023, I advise you to purchase a universal model, as they are even in the budget price segment. And wet cleaning can always be needed on hard surfaces. However, if you want to save a lot of money or mostly carpets in the room, I advise you to use a device with a dry type of cleaning. But here do not forget that for cleaning carpets there must be a turbo brush.

A few words about the differences between cheap and expensive robot vacuum cleaners. They can be associated with the use of different technologies and materials in the construction. Expensive models may have more efficient water filtration systems, allowing them to better clean the air of dust and allergens. And now you may have noticed that the author began to speak as a “salesman” of vacuum cleaners. I deliberately decided to insert such a fragment in order to emphasize that it is difficult to understand where is the truth and where is just words (or marketing).

You should immediately understand the truth : suction power does not always reflect the actual cleaning performance. It may be too high due to different measurement methods, as well as the influence of other factors such as the design of brushes and filters.

Based on the devices on the market in 2023, I recommend paying attention to models not lower than 1500 Pa. With such power, the robot can easily cope with dust and fine dirt on the floor. But, if you plan to vacuum carpets with medium pile, then try to choose a robot vacuum cleaner with high suction power, that is, 2500 Pa or more.

The operating time depends, oddly enough, on the capacity of the battery. If the battery is not enough, then if there is a docking station, the robot will go to it to recharge. Or you will have to charge the robot from the adapter. Then the cleaning will continue, but this is additional time spent. Models with a docking station are usually more expensive, if possible, take just such a model.

External view of the battery for one of the

Robot Vacuum Cleaners Consider the area of ​​the room to be cleaned, the figures below are approximate. Everyone’s house is different, so it’s hard to give specific numbers:

• up to 65 m2 – take with a battery capacity of 3000-3500 mAh;
• from 65 m2 – from 4000 mAh.

This option eliminates the need for manual cleaning. A special station is included with the machine with a self-cleaning function. Inside it is a container into which the bag is inserted. After cleaning is finished, the robot returns to the station and dumps all the garbage into the bag. The capacity of the container is usually up to 3 liters, so one bag is enough for several cleanings.

Self-cleaning robot

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Self-cleaning is a very useful thing that seems to save time, but does not completely free you from this process (later you will understand why). If possible, it is better to choose with such a function, even among some budget models you can find such an addition. Now let’s talk about the disadvantages:

• Self-cleaning does not do well with animal hair/hair. They usually get tangled in the brushes of the vacuum cleaner, so you end up removing them yourself;
• The self-cleaning function is noisy (during the self-cleaning process, the noise can be compared to a quiet hair dryer). If you can’t stand the noise, then most likely, when the “machine” starts this process, you just get up and “self-clean” it manually.
• Oddly enough, this feature drains the battery of the device faster.

For some gadgets, it is possible to mark in the application a forbidden area for cleaning, that is, to create a virtual wall. In the marked space, you can prohibit any cleaning or only wet cleaning. At the moment, this option is most often found in expensive models.

An amateur function, 100% not everyone needs it. But if you have places where equipment can slip, then do not forget about this function, or you will be tormented to lift it. To create a restricted area, you will need an application or a remote control.

If you want to get an adequate application for further control of the device from your smartphone, then be sure to pay attention to this item. Why? Since many begin to get acquainted with him only after the purchase.

All major manufacturers offer a +/- adequate attachment to their robots. Before buying (even from a major manufacturer), you should make sure that the application is available. To do this, go to the App Store / Google Play and type a proprietary application from the manufacturer. Usually in the technical specifications under the vacuum cleaner the name is written (or in the pictures). For example, the manufacturer Xiaomi has a lot of reviews, about 20 thousand.

Further, for example, OKAMI has quite a few reviews, and yes, they also manufacture and sell robotic vacuum cleaners. The number of reviews is not a final assessment, it is better, of course, to download and install the application on your phone. And evaluate at least the interface. Ideally: Ask for a general review from someone who owns the vacuum cleaner you want to buy. To do this, you can go to YouTube and drive in: Review of the robot vacuum cleaner [model name].

Below is a checklist. After that there will be selections. I hope it was useful for you and you will find the best robot vacuum cleaner for yourself.

• Choose a model with a complex of sensors, cameras and lidar, as well as the option to create virtual walls; If the gadget does not have the option of building virtual walls, a simple magnetic tape will help out, just paste it on the forbidden areas on the floor;
• For hard surfaces, be sure to choose models with wet cleaning and suction power from 1500 Pa;
• For carpets with medium pile, we consider models with a turbo brush and a power of at least 2500 Pa;
• Battery capacity up to 3500 mAh up to 65 m2 and from 3500 mAh for rooms over 65 m2;
• If necessary, we look at the presence of a docking station, self-cleaning functions and the ability to create “forbidden zones”;
• We check the proprietary application for your model. Is it being updated, is it available in your language, and so on.

Don’t forget the app. If everything in it is written in a language you do not understand, then do not expect any comfort from use. You understand, the technique is not cheap, so I advise you to look at it.

As promised, I am sharing selections. Please note that the first selection leads to vacuum cleaners only from Yandex Market, and the second one leads to a laugh (from Aliexpress and Yandex.Market). In our case, ordering from Yandex Market is safer, since usually delivery takes up to ~ 3 days and any issues can be easily resolved. Enjoy the shopping!

Selection #1. We choose devices for cleaning the house: 6 robot vacuum cleaners with building a map from Yandex Market.

Selection #2. 10 Lidar Wet Cleaner Robot Vacuum Cleaners to Consider Buying in 2023

Do not forget to check the availability of spare parts on marketplaces, such as Aliexpress. And then, conditionally, the motor of the brush-helicopter will break in it after the end of the warranty, and that’s it, because of a penny breakdown, a large and expensive robot will go to the trash. I have a rumba, he is 11 years old. Spare parts / consumables are on Aliexpress. I changed the motor, a basket with brushes, brushes, a block for a basket with gearboxes. All spare parts were cheap, I repaired it myself only with a screwdriver. And yes, it already has a fourth battery.

Under one of my materials, the reader Alexander Kapustin wrote (thanks to him!)

Xiaomi robot vacuum cleaner: comparison of models, characteristics

Xiaomi robot vacuum cleaner will do dry or wet cleaning in the house. The device will remove dust or wash the floor, if such a function is provided by the manufacturer. After completing the work, he will independently return to the station for recharging.

Contents

• 1 Xiaomi Robot Vacuum Cleaner Range
  • 1.1 Xiaomi Mi Roborock Sweep One
  • 1.2 Xiaomi Mi Robot Vacuum Cleaner
  • 1.3 Xiaomi Xiaowa Robot Vacuum Cleaner Lite C102-00
  • 1.4 Xiaomi Xiaowa E202-00 Robot Vacuum Cleaner Lite 900 16
  • 1. 5 Xiaomi Xiaowa Roborock E 352-00 Robot Vacuum Cleaner Lite
  • 1.6 Xiaomi Viomi Internet Robot Vacuum Cleaner VXRS01
• 2 Characteristics and purpose of vacuum cleaners
• 3 Operating rules
• 4 Maintenance features
• 5 Model comparison
• 6 Selection criteria
• 7 Customer reviews The devices differ from each other in suction power, battery capacity and noise level. The cost of robotic vacuum cleaners depends on these parameters.

  An overview of the robots that Xiaomi produces will help customers make a choice. Many models of this company are similar to products manufactured by iRobot. There is a technique similar to Mijia vacuum cleaners.

  Xiaomi Mi Roborock Sweep One

  Xiaomi Mi Roborock Sweep One Robot Vacuum Cleaner.

  The S50 was launched in stores in 2017.

  The color of the body is white, the weight of the device is 3.5 kg.

  At the top there are 3 buttons, with their help you can start the equipment, send it for recharging or turn on local cleaning.

  The round laser sensor provides navigation of the device in space. The body of the robot is protected by a bumper. The model has 2 wheels, it is possible to adjust the clearance.

  On the bottom there are contacts for the base and attachment, which are used to attach a wet wipe used for cleaning. The waste container has a volume of 480 ml, a 150 ml water tank is installed. Noise level – 55 dB. The equipment is equipped with HEPA and fine filters.

  You can control the robot through the application, it is relatively convenient. The equipment is easy to turn on by pressing the button on the case. The owner can program cleaning according to the days of the week.

  The vacuum cleaner works autonomously, it builds room maps on its own. The powerful lithium-ion battery has a capacity of 5200 mAh. This allows the robot to dry clean for 150 minutes and mop the floor for 45 to 60 minutes. It takes 180 minutes to recharge the equipment.

  The advantages of the model include the following:

  • stylish design;
  • powerful battery;
  • adjustable ground clearance;
  • many sensors that provide high quality cleaning.

  But the model does not have a remote control.

  Xiaomi Mi Robot Vacuum Cleaner

  Xiaomi Mi Robot Vacuum Cleaner.

  This robot vacuum cleaner has a round shape. The weight of the device is 3.8 kg. The case is made of white plastic. The surface of the technique is matte, only the lid is mirror-smooth. On the front there is a control panel equipped with a mechanical button. The manufacturer did not equip the robot with a handle, so it is not very convenient to carry the device

  The front of the machine is covered by a bumper.

  When moving around the room, the technician uses a laser range finder to scan the space.

  Attachment builds room map by itself. It knows where the base is, which areas of the floor have not yet been cleaned. Wheels allow equipment to overcome small obstacles. Moving along the floor, it draws in only light dust, and almost does not remove large debris.

  The advantages of technology include the following:

  1. Possibility to program scheduled cleaning.
  2. You can change the fan power.
  3. Movement in the room is limited by magnetic tape.
  4. High quality cleaning. The ability to clean a large area in one go.

  But there are the following disadvantages:

  • dust collector is small, this can be seen when cleaning large rooms;
  • there is no official Russification of the interface;
  • it makes no sense to use the mobile application, the connection with the cloud service is constantly lost;
  • rather meager equipment.

  The volume of the dust container is 405 ml, the equipment works up to 150 minutes on a single charge.

  Xiaomi Xiaowa Robot Vacuum Cleaner Lite C102-00

  Xiaomi Xiaowa Robot Vacuum Cleaner Lite C102-00.

  This model was offered to customers in 2018. The case is made of white plastic, the side of the device is protected by a bumper. The equipment is equipped with one side brush and one main brush.

  Budget model, designed for dry cleaning of coatings of any kind. The owner has the opportunity to program cleaning. The device carefully cleans the surface, easily passes along the skirting boards. There are sensors with which it detects elevation changes.

  Dust container capacity 640 ml, model weight 3 kg. The maximum cleaning area is 80 sq. m, on a full charge, the vacuum cleaner works for 60 minutes. When the indicator drops, it goes to the base on its own, charging time is about 2 hours.

  This model does not have a laser rangefinder. But this made it possible to reduce the cost of equipment, making it affordable for most buyers.

  The robot navigates in space using infrared sensors and height sensors. It is easy to control the equipment with the help of a button on the case. You can also do this from a smartphone on which the Mi Home application is installed.

  The vacuum cleaner overcomes obstacles up to 2 cm high, so it can easily pass through the thresholds.

  The advantages of the vacuum cleaner include its budgetary cost and maneuverability. The volume of the dust container is increased when compared with other models. But there are also disadvantages. The kit does not include a motion limiter, there is no remote control. The robot is equipped with one brush, so it can skip debris.

  Xiaomi Xiaowa E202-00 Robot Vacuum Cleaner Lite

  Xiaomi Xiaowa E202-00 Robot Vacuum Cleaner Lite.

  This model excels at cleaning performance. The robot will cope with the removal of debris from carpets, laminate, tiles. If necessary, he wipes the floor with a microfiber cloth, but the owner must moisten it himself.

  The robot went on sale in 2018. When compared with its predecessors, it has a simplified package. The case is made of white plastic and has the shape of a circle.

  Control panel with 3 buttons, 640 ml waste container under the lid. The weight of the model is 3 kg. On a single charge, the equipment works up to 90 minutes. She cleans up to 80 sq. m.

  The positive characteristics of the model include the following:

• different modes of operation;
• dry and wet mopping;
• has a turbo brush;
• quality assembly;
• daily cleaning programming.

But there are also disadvantages, these include the following:

• instructions in Chinese;
• no remote control, smartphone replaces it;
• robot limiter missing;
• only one side brush.

But the listed shortcomings can be called characteristic of all robots that were released by Xiaomi.

Xiaomi Xiaowa Roborock E 352-00 Robot Vacuum Cleaner Lite

Xiaomi Xiaowa Roborock E 352-00 Robot Vacuum Cleaner Lite.

This model is available for cleaning carpets and smooth floors. The vacuum cleaner sucks up small and large debris well.

The robot has a round shape, the body is made of dark gray plastic. There are 3 control buttons on the touch panel.

Among the advantages of technology are the following:

• cleans up to 120 sq. m;
• large 640 ml dust container;
• operating time – 150 to 180 minutes;
• model weight 3.2 kg;
• when working, the vacuum cleaner emits a noise of 70 dB;
• it is possible to set the schedule by selecting the days of the week for cleaning.

The disadvantages include the lack of Russification. The robot has only 1 side brush. The owner will not be able to control the vacuum cleaner from the remote control, it is not included in the kit. The equipment is controlled from a smartphone. There are no magnetic tapes or virtual walls, so it is not possible to limit the cleaning area.

Xiaomi Viomi Internet Robot Vacuum Cleaner VXRS01

Xiaomi Viomi Internet Robot Vacuum Cleaner VXRS01.

Model made of silver plastic, round body. On the cover there is a display and a control button. The robot is suitable for cleaning not only residential, but also office premises of a small area. It is also used for cleaning hotel rooms.

The robot does not have a turbo brush. Instead, 2 side brushes are made and there is a suction hole. The technique is equipped with a gyroscope, this allows it to determine its position in space and change its speed.

On a single charge, the device works up to 120 minutes, the dust container capacity is 350 ml.

Model weighs 2.3 kg and produces 60 dB of noise during operation. Moving around the room, it overcomes thresholds up to 1.5 cm high.

The advantages of the model include:

The technician plans a route to move around the room. The cleaning quality is high. Simultaneously with dry cleaning, the technician can wipe the floor with a damp cloth.

The disadvantages of the model include the lack of instructions in Russian, a small dust collector, the average volume of the water tank. The set does not include a motion limiter.

But given the cost and functionality, we can say that this is one of the best robots in its price segment.

Characteristics and purpose of vacuum cleaners

The market of robotic assistants in Russia is still poorly developed. Buyers have doubts that the cleaning will be done efficiently.

The key characteristics of the apparatus are important. The performance of the device depends on the capacity of the battery. But this parameter is taken into account if the apartment is more than 80 sq. m and the model cannot independently leave for the base for recharging.

The cleaning performance of compared models depends on which sensors they are equipped with. Most of them are equipped with collision sensors that are located under the bumpers. These are buttons that emit a signal when the network closes, as a result of which the robot changes its trajectory.

In most devices, when the button is pressed, the device moves back. He does not bump into furniture or foreign objects scattered on the floor.

Infrared sensors allow him to navigate in space. They are needed so that the equipment does not fall from the stairs and avoid collision with obstacles.

In order for the infrared sensors to work correctly, the manufacturer equips the models with a signal transmitter as well as its receiver. When moving, the robot sends a beam, and then determines how far the obstacle is by the nature of the reflection. Having found a foreign object, it changes the direction of movement.

Available in several colors.

Emitters are located under the bottom of the vacuum cleaner. If it turns out that there is no floor under them, they give a signal to the control center, and the robot turns back.

Xiaomei installs ultrasonic sensors so that the robot cleaner can move at different speeds. With their help, the device measures the distance to the object. If the obstacle is too close, the robot slows down. In the case when no obstacles are detected, the vehicle moves at a constant speed.

In modern devices, the operation of ultrasonic sensors is synchronized with a laser rangefinder, as well as sensors that detect pollution. Such a set allows the robot to choose the most convenient speed of movement, quickly determine the trajectory of movement, while maintaining a high quality of cleaning.

Models equipped with contamination sensors can change the power output. If areas where debris has accumulated are found, the equipment is sent there. She spends more time in these areas.

Using a laser range finder, the device builds a route of movement around the room. To prevent the vacuum cleaner from getting tangled in the wires, manufacturers equip it with idle sensors. Such models will easily overcome difficult obstacles.

Instructions for use

The robot vacuum cleaner is battery operated, so the following safety precautions must be taken into account during operation: If there is a suspicion that liquid has penetrated into the body and got on the contacts, it is forbidden to turn on the robot. It must be taken to a service center where the master will check the operation of the device.

Brushes and other attachments are installed before operation. Without it, you can not turn on the vacuum cleaner, this will lead to its breakdown.

Before starting work, check to see if the battery is charged. If the charge level is 100%, then the robot cleans the floor in a small apartment in one go. If it is partially discharged, then more time will be spent on cleaning due to the fact that the device will have to return to the base for recharging.

Care instructions

When the robot vacuum cleaner is finished, the owner must clean the bin and brushes. The wheels should be inspected, hair is often wound around them. The case, sensors and motion sensors are wiped with a soft cloth, removing dust from the surface.

Remove the brushes every month and clean the places where they are inserted into the housing. Dust collects quickly on the bearings, it makes it difficult for the brushes to work.

Once every 6 months, the owner must clean the robot inside. You can do it yourself or contact the service center. During the cleaning process, dust gets inside the equipment. If it is not removed in a timely manner, the parts will fail, the vacuum cleaner will break.

Comparison of models

The Mi Robot Vacuum Cleaner Lite has proven itself well. This is a budget model. She does not have a lidar, she will not be able to build a map of the area, but she cleans small rooms with high quality. For an apartment of 60 sq. m of this device is enough.

Mi Robot Vacuum Cleaner can be purchased. It is easy to program by day of the week. The equipment is equipped with a laser rangefinder. The battery on the Vacuum Cleaner is more powerful.

You can buy Xiaomi Mi Roborock Sweep One. This model is already able to wash the floor well. The robot has 2 movement algorithms, it independently finds dirty areas and lingers on them longer. The quality of cleaning is improved. Compared to previous models, this robot cleans rooms best.

2 Xiaomi vacuum cleaner models.

Selection criteria

When choosing the type of robot vacuum cleaner, pay attention to the volume of the dust container. If the floor area is more than 250 sq. m, the volume of the container should be increased to 1 liter.

Models with built-in filters have proven themselves well. In this case, the garbage that accumulates in the dust collectors will not be thrown back. Most often, the manufacturer installs HEPA filters.

UV lamps are used to disinfect floor surfaces. Xiaomi installs them on the bottom of vacuum cleaners. But do not expect that in the process of cleaning all germs will be removed.

People wonder if the robot cleaner is making noise. There are devices that can be run at night and will not interfere with sleep. Although it is believed that the noise level should not exceed 60 dB, it is better to immediately buy a model that emits no more than 50-55 dB during operation.

When choosing a vacuum cleaner, pay attention to the clearance. This indicator determines whether the device will be able to overcome thresholds or move on different types of surfaces. Well, if the clearance is at least 3 cm. It is better to purchase a model equipped with a “smart” suspension. Approaching an obstacle, the device changes its configuration. This allows him to overcome the obstacle.

An expensive model can clean the floor, do wet cleaning or wipe the surface with a microfiber cloth.

Modern models of vacuum cleaners are characterized by flexible settings. You can program them from your smartphone, the owners download the application from the AppStore or Google Play. It is convenient to operate the machine with a remote control. Using it, you can not only start or stop cleaning, but also select a mode.

0002 Alexander, 32 years old, Vladivostok

I don’t like to clean my apartment, so I bought a smart cleaner. I run it at night. Works quietly, does not disturb.

Valentina, 46 years old, Kislovodsk

Washing robot vacuum cleaner has become an indispensable assistant. The nice thing is that I can program it in advance and then go about my business.

Viktor, 52 years old, Tyumen

The equipment is reliable, I immediately bought a white Xiaomei robotic vacuum cleaner and did not regret it. The floor is clean, no dust in the corners.