Choosing a robotic vacuum cleaner in an inexpensive price segment, you need to count on the lack of intelligence, thoughtful navigation or thorough wet cleaning. Nevertheless, the modern market offers many options that allow you to clean an apartment well without human intervention. We have selected the TOP-10 best models worth up to behind year. It includes devices with different equipment, operating modes, power and battery life.
Xiaomi Xiaowa E202-00 Robot Vacuum Cleaner Lite
The robot vacuum cleaner is designed for dry cleaning and wiping the floor with a damp cloth. Made in white and in a standard round shape. Dimensions: height 9.05 cm, width 35 cm, depth 35.3 cm.Weighs 3 kg. Equipped with a soft bumper to cushion obstacles. The dust collector with a capacity of 0.64 liters is represented by a cyclone filter instead of a bag and a fine filter, which is also typical for the devices described below. There is a side brush and an electric one. When performing work, it moves in a spiral and along walls. The device is able to build a map of movement in the room to be cleaned and calculate the estimated cleaning time. The timer allows you to set a convenient time to start cleaning on days of the week. Controlled by a smartphone via Wi-Fi. Adapted to work in the "smart home" system. Equipped with the ecosystem Xiaomi Mi Home, Amazon Alexa. The power source has a Li-Ion battery with a capacity of 2600 mAh. Working time 90 minutes. Installation on the charger is automatic. Power consumption 54 W. Read more in the review Xiaomi Xiaowa E202-00 Robot Vacuum Cleaner Lite.
Benefits:
- spacious garbage compartment;
- building a room map;
- logical, not chaotic movement;
- high-quality wet cleaning;
- control from a smartphone;
- flexibility in setting the work schedule;
- competent cleaning algorithm;
- good suction power;
- effective cleaning;
- good navigation and quality for the price.
Disadvantages:
- automatic on / off of wet cleaning is not provided;
- the problem of overcoming obstacles in the form of thresholds and carpets;
- only one side brush;
- Difficulty connecting to the Mi Home app.
iRobot Roomba 606
Device with dimensions: diameter 34 cm, height 9.2 cm. Weighs 3 kg. Designed for dry cleaning only. Black body. It features a three-stage air filtration system, thanks to the AeroVac Bin 1. The side brush and the electric brush collect debris. Works in several modes, including local cleaning. High-quality iAdapt navigation. It is powered by a Li-Ion 1800 mAh battery. Autonomous working time 60 minutes. Rides for recharging on its own. Read more in the review iRobot Roomba 606.
Benefits:
- build quality and materials;
- the interaction of the brushes gives good results;
- overcomes sills and cleans medium pile carpets;
- voluminous dust collector;
- ease of maintenance;
- high-quality cleaning from debris and dust;
- proven brand and design;
- adequate price.
Disadvantages:
- lack of a remote control;
- no virtual wall;
- no timer;
- no carry handle.
Xiaomi Xiaowa Robot Vacuum Cleaner Lite C102-00
Vacuum cleaner for dry cleaning. in our country is sold at an average price ... Although it does not provide wet cleaning, it is suitable for dry cleaning of any surfaces - linoleum, parquet, tiles, carpets, and so on. Cleaning is carried out very efficiently, without missing rubbish. Externally similar to other vacuum cleaners from the Xiaomi model line, but slightly lower than its predecessors 9 cm and weighing 3 kg. One more detail - there is no lidar on the body, a laser rangefinder, which protrudes inconveniently in other robots of the company. Since this detail is not available, it does not build a room map. Control via smartphone, through a special application. The connection to the network will pass without problems if the Wi-Fi frequency is at least 5 GHz. Device search is carried out automatically or in manual mode. Read more in the review Xiaomi Xiaowa Robot Vacuum Cleaner Lite C102-00.
Benefits:
- Low price.
- Quiet work.
- Automatic installation for charging.
- Scheduled cleaning programming.
- Setting cleaning modes and work volume.
- High battery capacity.
- High build quality and all materials.
- Laconic and stylish appearance.
- Low height and compact size.
- Maneuverable, identifies obstacles well, has high cross-country ability.
- Large volume of waste bin.
- Application control.
Disadvantages:
- Does not work on long pile carpets.
- It gets stuck in difficult places.
- It is not completed with a virtual wall; if necessary, it can be purchased separately.
- Does not build a room map.
- There is no remote control included.
- Only one side brush.
Everybot RS500
The only model in the review that has an aquafilter as a dust collector. It has an elongated shape, made in blue and white. Designed for wet cleaning. For which it has two rotating nozzles with microfiber (1300 rpm), wetting occurs from two tanks of 60 ml. Moves at a speed of up to 12 m / min. Equipped with optical sensors. Can be used in manual mode to clean vertical surfaces. Controlled from the remote control. Has 5 modes of operation, including three types of movement indicated earlier, and local cleaning. Charged manually. The battery is more capacious - 2150 mAh (Li-Ion). Works 50 minutes, charges 150 minutes. Read more in the review Everybot RS500.
Benefits:
- washes well;
- simple use;
- water tanks are enough for one cycle (no need to top up);
- you can manually wash windows, tiles;
- wets rags normally (water does not spill and they do not stay dry);
- comfortable carrying handle;
- remote start;
- does not make noise.
Disadvantages:
- does not crawl under low furniture;
- can crash into furniture;
- if water remains in the containers after cleaning the house, it is better to drain it, otherwise a puddle will drip;
- manual charging;
- no navigation, you need to clean each room separately;
- one charge is usually enough for only one room;
- does not vacuum.
Kitfort KT-516
The vacuum cleaner is 35 cm in diameter and 10 cm high and has a 0.5 liter dust reservoir. Equipped with infrared sensors. Has a fine filter. It is possible to install an electric brush for cleaning carpets. Can be operated with or without side brushes (suction only). Moves along walls, zigzag and spot cleaning. Controlled from the remote control, has a screen on the body. Has a work area limiter. He enters the base on his own. Has a battery similar to the one described above. Power 25 W. Read more in the review Kitfort KT-516.
Benefits:
- build quality;
- simple control;
- there is enough charge to clean the entire apartment;
- sucks dust, wool well;
- cleans carpets;
- maneuvers well, rarely gets stuck, can be left for self-cleaning;
- not noisy.
Disadvantages:
- sometimes the wheels jam;
- the virtual wall does not cope with the task;
- does not build a map;
- sometimes hits furniture;
- does not always find the base (can kick it during cleaning).
PANDA X600 Pet Series
The model in red or black with a diameter of 34 cm (height 9 cm) allows not only vacuuming, but also wet cleaning. Dust collector for 0.5 liters. Equipped with a fine filter (two stages of filtration). Equipped with 15 optical sensors. It is controlled by touch buttons and from the remote control, has a backlit screen on the case. Has 5 working modes, including local. In addition to the types of movement indicated in the previous model, it can move in a zigzag fashion. Allows you to program daily work. Has a cleaning area limiter (virtual wall). He enters the base automatically. Charging takes 300 minutes (2000 mAh NiMH battery) and works 90 minutes. Suction power 22 W (consumption 25 W). Read more in the review PANDA X600 Pet Series.
Benefits:
- quiet;
- absorbs wool and dust well;
- the dust collector is enough for the whole apartment;
- easy to clean;
- runs well along skirting boards;
- overcomes low sills;
- enough charge to clean the entire house.
Disadvantages:
- no map, rides somewhat chaotically, can ride in one place;
- crashes into furniture;
- does not get into the corners;
- does not always find a station;
- no carpet brush;
- according to reviews, there are problems with warranty service;
- makes a puddle when returning to the base (water continues to flow to the rag);
- poor build quality (leaky, moisture and dust gets inside);
- takes a long time to charge.
Frezerr RS-888A
The model can be presented in gray or burgundy with a size of 35 cm (height 10.5 cm). It has a much larger dust collector, in contrast to the robots listed above - 1 liter. Equipped with optical sensors. It is completed with an electric brush for cleaning carpets. The control takes place from the remote control. There is a mode of autonomous and local cleaning. Spiral movement and along walls. Equipped with a timer, allows you to program the cleaning time by day. There is a work area limiter (virtual wall). Has a capacious battery (2200 mAh), which allows you to work for 70 minutes (charging 240 minutes). It is installed on the base independently. Read more in the review Frezerr RS-888A.
Benefits:
- collects dust well;
- work is moderately quiet;
- allows you to customize the schedule;
- easy to clean container (enough for several cleanings, large);
- the carpet cleans well enough.
Disadvantages:
- can get tangled under furniture (chairs, wires, curtains are best removed);
- does not always recognize dark details;
- sometimes it does not find the base.
Clever & Clean SLIM-Series VRpro
The device is rectangular (25.6x22.8 cm) white or gray and has a small height - 3.1 cm. Equipped with 7 infrared and ultrasonic sensors. Has an additional cleaning mode under furniture. It features a Li-Ion battery of a higher capacity (2200 mAh). Battery life is 90 minutes. Power 14 W. Read more in the review Clever & Clean SLIM-Series VRpro.
Benefits:
- nice design;
- build quality;
- lightweight, compact;
- low, fits under any furniture;
- quiet;
- collects wool, dust well;
- simple control;
- the container is easy to clean;
- convenient cleaning function under furniture.
Disadvantages:
- can cling, get stuck;
- there is a case of an error after a few months of use;
- large debris, sand does not collect;
- high thresholds "does not take", does not cope with carpets, according to customer reviews;
- no base (manual charging).
REDMOND RV-R300
A vacuum cleaner of the same size, also allows for wet cleaning (rag). Equipped with 4 infrared sensors. Dust container 0.35 l. In terms of characteristics and equipment, it is similar to the above model. It features a less capacious battery (1000 mAh). Working time 70 minutes. Power 25 W (suction - 15 W). Read more in the review REDMOND RV-R300.
Benefits:
- simple construction;
- convenient control;
- completed with spare brushes;
- it gets to the station even at the lowest charge level;
- vacuums efficiently;
- the presence of a timer.
Disadvantages:
- chaotic movement;
- weak battery;
- often crashes into walls, furniture;
- rubber wheels are of poor quality, leave a mark on the parquet;
- not suitable for cleaning carpets;
- the top cover sometimes opens spontaneously, it can break off when leaving from under the furniture;
- bright indicators on the body and station;
- noisy;
- consumables are hard to find;
- small dust collector.
BBK BV3521
The white or black device with a diameter of 30 cm (height 8 cm) is also designed for wet cleaning. Supplied with a fine filter. The volume of the container for collecting dust is 0.35 liters. Controlled by the remote control. Has three options for movement (zigzag, spiral, along the walls). There is a local cleaning program, automatic, check-in to the corners. Allows you to set the time for daily cleaning. It becomes independent for charging. It takes 240 minutes. Has a different type of battery, NiMH, which has a slightly higher capacity - 1500 mAh. Works for 1.5 hours. Read more in the review BBK BV3521.
Benefits:
- build quality;
- collects garbage, wool well;
- long battery life;
- fits well on a lint-free mat;
- the container comes out easily;
- complete with spare filters and brushes.
Disadvantages:
- sometimes discharges in standby mode;
- squeaks loudly when charged;
- all actions (adjustment on the remote control, switching on, leaving the station) are accompanied by a loud sound signal;
- noisy (like a normal vacuum cleaner running at minimum);
- sometimes cannot find a station;
- can spin, slow down, although there is enough space around;
- poor-quality wet cleaning - an ordinary wet cloth, which quickly becomes dirty and dry, it must be changed manually;
- can get tangled in the curtain, under the table;
- components are hard to find;
- the battery loses capacity over time.
