In 2018, Okami introduced several new models at once in the most massive price segment among robotic vacuum cleaners - from 20 to 30 thousand. All of them collected mostly positive reviews and according to Yandex Market are almost the best models of 2018. Is it so? Has household robotics really reached the point where a robot vacuum cleaner has become a full-fledged alternative to the ordinary? In order to answer these questions, we took the 3 most popular models of this manufacturer - Okami T90, Okami T80 and Panda X7. The first 2 models are already freely sold in our country, but the third is exclusive, sales of which will begin only at the end of November. For the prototype model provided, we express our gratitude to the exclusive representative of the Okami and Panda brands in our country. In our review, we will examine each model separately and try to conclude whether these models are really as good as they are written about?
Okami t90
A vacuum cleaner released at the beginning of 2018 is a combination of successful practical solutions. The main reason for its popularity is that it is equally successful for both pet owners and proponents of classic dry cleaning. The fact is that the manufacturer equipped the vacuum cleaner with a removable turbo brush, and added a nozzle for vacuum cleaning to the kit. With it, the robot will not wind wool on the brush - it will immediately fall into the container. The second thing you pay attention to is the navigation system. Okami T90 navigation is implemented using a cartographer working SLAM-method. In other words, this model builds a map of the room during cleaning. This decision has both positive and negative sides.
Of the pluses, the robot is not afraid of rearrangements in the apartment, because cleaning for him is like the first time. The vacuum cleaner moves in a zigzag pattern and notes for itself the places where it was and where it was not. What could be better than a simple and reliable method of cleaning?
Of the minuses, it should be noted that a vacuum cleaner that is not equipped with a laser range finder cannot build a clear plan of the apartment, as a result of which there are sometimes dips in orientation over large areas. On the other hand, the cost of vacuum cleaners with a rangefinder starts from , which is 50% more expensive than the T90. An important quality of this vacuum cleaner is the ability to control the vacuum cleaner from a smartphone. Moreover, the vacuum cleaner can be started not only from the home WiFi network, but generally from anywhere on Earth. It is convenient to start the vacuum cleaner for cleaning, leaving work. We also noticed that the Okami T90 is fully translated into Russian - voice notifications will be clear to both children and adults. Read more in the review Okami t90.
Okami t80
This model is essentially the younger brother of the T90. The main difference from the flagship model is that there is no central brush, that is, this is a full-fledged PET series.The navigation method is similar. The price of this “lite” version is 5,000 less, which makes it the best choice for pet owners. The robot is also equipped with a Wi-Fi module, but not translated into Russian. Read more in the review Okami t80.
Panda x7
As for the new product, then, judging by the instance that happened to be in our testing, it should become an absolute hit. The manufacturer made a large-scale rethinking of cleaning technologies and equipped the vacuum cleaner with a modern Japanese vacuum motor manufactured by NIDEC, the power of which is 2 times higher than its analogues. The reverse air blow is made so that the flow does not go along the floor, but up.
This solution has an obvious plus - when turning, the robot will not inflate the remaining garbage to the sides. Wet cleaning has also undergone modernization and the X7 is equipped with electronic water flow control. In other words, water from the tank will only come when the wet cleaning mode is on. The vast majority of robotic vacuum cleaners equipped with wet cleaning, water enters the rag just when moving. The Panda X7 also features WiFI control and SLAM mapping. It is noteworthy that the cartography in the X7 model was made together with Epson on a more advanced chip. In practice, as follows from the company's statement, this chip makes the navigation system more reliable and stable. Read more in the review PANDA X7.
conclusions
Options and the claimed functionality of the models are impressive. The T90 will definitely appeal to those who value wide functionality. Thanks to the interchangeable nozzle system, this vacuum cleaner is perhaps one of the most versatile on the market. X7 impressed us with the quality of cleaning, primarily the prohibitive suction power and navigation. This vacuum cleaner has every chance of becoming the most popular model. of the year. T80, in turn, is a classic vacuum cleaner, an inexpensive copy of the T90. In conclusion, we want to answer the question asked at the beginning - did manufacturers start making vacuum cleaners that completely replace manual labor? Prior to meeting the latest Okami Group lineup, we thought no. Now, most likely, we are more than ever close to agreeing with this statement.
