As statistics show, the most popular robotic vacuum cleaners today are in the price range up to . Conventionally, this is the border between budget models and the average price category. The level of competition in this niche is quite high. Among the many worthy robotic vacuum cleaners, based on expert reviews, opinions of bloggers and ordinary users, I selected the 5 best and among them there are even models with a wet cleaning function. The rating is compiled for those who want to buy a good robot vacuum cleaner and not overpay.
Xiaomi Mi Robot Vacuum Cleaner 1S
The model was presented last spring and is an improved version Xiaomi Mi Robot Vacuum Cleaner. Made in the minimalist style of Xiaomi - a white plastic washer with orange accents and two gray mechanical buttons. Why is the first place? There are 3 arguments here:
- Camera-based navigation with LDS sensor. The robot is building a map of the room; virtual walls can be set.
- Application control, friendly with voice assistants Mi Home, Yandex Smart Home.
- Suction power 2000 Pascals
According to its characteristics, the model is slightly better than its predecessor - an integrated 4-core Cortex a35 processor, a dust collector of 0.42l, up to 2.5 hours of battery life. When the charge is low, the vacuum cleaner returns to the docking station.
pros
- Exact zoning of the room (the possibility of cleaning in 1 room or even part of it, without the use of additional funds).
- Improved navigation in space.
- Flexible configuration using a mobile application.
- High suction power.
- Autonomy.
- Work speed.
- Voice control.
- The ability to integrate into the "Smart Home".
Minuses
- The volume of the dust collector.
- Marked case.
- No wet cleaning.
- Equipment.
- Some users have difficulty syncing with Mi Home.
- Voice control is available in Chinese only.
- The instruction is only in Chinese.
- No euro plug.
Price from 20 . One of the best robot vacuum cleaners on the market. The recommendation of 96% of Yandex Market users confirms this thesis. The main jamb - no wet cleaning. The model has no more shortcomings. If you need wet cleaning, you can see the models from the rating below.
iRobot Roomba 676
Manufactured by a renowned American robotics manufacturer. Second place, because navigation and suction power are an order of magnitude worse than Xiaomi 1S. It is identical in size. weighs 800 grams. less, while the capacity of the dust container is 180 milliliters more. Features:
- The patented three-level cleaning system - a paddle brush sweeps debris out of hard-to-reach places, two main brushes rotating in opposite directions rake it into the bin, a HEPA filter retains dust and small particles.
- Anti-confusion system.When running into threads, wires, light fabric, in order to avoid tangling, the brushes stop and activate again, when the vacuum cleaner passes the "difficult area".
It is equipped with all modern infrared and ultrasonic sensors - sees obstacles, does not fall from a height, recognizes especially contaminated areas, activating the turbo mode. It is controlled from a smartphone through the iRobot HOME application with fairly wide capabilities - power adjustment, building a cleaning map, programming a weekly cleaning. Can work on Google Home system, supports Amazon and Alexa. Built-in Li-Ion battery with a capacity of 1800 mAh, cleaning time up to 60 minutes, return to the docking station with a low charge and at the end of cleaning. Declared noise level - 58 dB - less than that Xiaomi Mi Robot Vacuum Cleaner 1S... Price .
pros
- Design, black color, non-marking plastic.
- Accurate building map of the room.
- Large dust collector.
- High quality cleaning.
- Recognition of especially polluted places.
- Anti-Confusion System.
- Convenient control from a smartphone.
- Scheduling cleaning for the week (different cleaning options for each day).
- Certified service centers in the Russian Federation, a year of full warranty.
Minuses
- No wet cleaning.
- Equipment;
- The base is too light, the vacuum cleaner knocks it down when moving;
- Mediocre autonomy - 60 minutes may not be enough to clean the entire apartment.
Easy to operate and functional vacuum cleaner that copes with cleaning. This is noted by the majority of Yandex.Market users - 95% of recommendations. Compared with Xiaomi Mi Robot Vacuum Cleaner 1Shas a larger container volume, which can be convenient when cleaning large apartments. There is no particular problem in the smaller autonomy of the model, because 1 hour will be enough to clean the middle room, and even if it is discharged, the vacuum cleaner will go to the docking station by itself, and after recharging it will finish work. Also, thanks to the ability to schedule cleaning for a week, you can clean the rooms one by one.
Genio Deluxe 500
Yields to leaders only in navigation. The third place is won due to three factors:
1. Price.
2. Possibility of wet cleaning.
3. Options.
It differs from the previous two participants in the rating by its better passability, due to its lower height (only 70 mm, against competitors 96 and 93). It differs fundamentally from them by the possibility of wet cleaning. To do this, it is enough to replace the dust container with a water container with a microfiber cloth. But this vacuum cleaner attracts buyers primarily by its design - it is made in a silver metallic color and has an LCD display showing the time, operating mode and battery status - it looks more expensive than its competitors. In addition, it has a richer package - a replaceable turbo brush, an additional set of side brushes, an additional filter, 2 microfiber cloths, a virtual wall, a remote control that allows you to control all the functions of the vacuum cleaner. You can also control it from a smartphone, including remotely via wi-fi. In addition to choosing 1 of 6 operating modes, adjusting the suction power, you can set a timer, including scheduling cleaning for a week. Autonomy up to 90 minutes in vacuum cleaner mode, and up to 240 minutes in wet cleaning mode. The volume of the dust collector is 0.6 l, the container for water is 0.3 l. Price .
pros
- Design.
- Cross-country ability - low height.
- Equipment.
- The quality of the cleaning.
- Large dust container.
- Low noise.
- Wet cleaning.
- 6 operating modes.
- Remote Control
- Smartphone control.
- Weekly cleaning planning.
Minuses
- Working as a floor polisher is not entirely thought out.
- Tangled in wires.
- He sees black stripes as an obstacle.
Vacuum cleaner for visuals - a stylish design and the presence of an LCD display fall in love with it at first sight. In work, he shows himself well. Suitable for cleaning small areas. For large apartments and houses, I recommend choosing ILIFE V8s... With similar functionality, it has a larger dust collector volume.
ILIFE V8s
This Chinese robot vacuum cleaner is interesting in i-Dropping and i-Move technologies, which are usually equipped with top models.The first ensures uniform wetting of the napkin during wet cleaning, and the second - memorizing the already cleaned area in order to avoid repeated cleaning, which saves time and increases the cleaning area from 1 battery charge. By the way, by autonomy ILIFE V8s not inferior Genio Deluxe 500. A slightly greater height of the device can be forgiven for an increased dust container - 0.75l. The model copes with dry and wet cleaning perfectly - it easily overcomes thresholds, does not fall from a height, however, it can get tangled in the wires. It is controlled remotely using the remote control. Five operating modes - manual, zigzag, automatic, perimeter and intensive (for especially dirty surfaces) + suction power adjustment. The design complements the overall picture and brings the vacuum cleaner to 4th place. Price .
pros
- Design.
- The quality of materials and workmanship.
- Equipment.
- Passability (height 8 cm).
- Wet cleaning.
- 5 operating modes.
- Large dust container.
- The quality of the cleaning.
- I-Dropping and i-Move technologies.
- Control from the remote control.
- Programming the cleaning schedule.
Minuses
- No control from smartphone.
- No virtual wall included.
- The dust container must not be washed.
An excellent model for cleaning large rooms - good autonomy, an impressive volume dust collector and reliability (according to user reviews). I got the 4th place only due to the lack of control from a smartphone, which is generally acceptable for this segment.
ABIR x6
Closes the top 5 with one of the best robotic vacuum cleaners on Aliexpress. Dry and wet cleaning. Building a map with, camera like Xiaomi Mi Robot Vacuum Cleaner 1S. In terms of maximum suction power, the ABIR x6 even surpasses its eminent competitor. Remote control, smartphone or voice - support Google Home and Alexa. Autonomy up to 2 hours. Dust container - 0.6 liters with a HEPA filter. Possibilities of flexible adjustment of the cleaning map, limitation of the removed surfaces. Automatic adjustment to the type of surface to be cleaned, adjustment of the suction power and water supply during wet cleaning. You can also manage these parameters manually, choosing between 3 suggested modes. Price .
pros
- Design.
- Patency - the height is only 7.6 cm.
- Simple operation from a smartphone.
- Voice control.
- Cleaning quality.
- Wet cleaning.
- Large dust container.
Minuses
- Not very convenient design of the dust collector.
- The dust bag must not be washed.
- The quality of the side brushes.
- The remote control is supplied without batteries.
If everything is so rosy, then why the fifth place? It's simple, you do not buy this vacuum cleaner in the Russian Federation. You don't have to think about the guarantee. Prices on Aliexpress change, but during the sales period, you can buy it up to 20. The reviews are mostly positive, the manufacturer is quite new to the Russian market, we will continue to monitor the development of this brand. In the meantime, I’ll leave it in 5th place so that you can also appreciate this brand, preferably in the comments to this video.
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