With a budget for buying a robot vacuum cleaner in the range you can choose from models with a wide range of functions and characteristics. Robots in this price segment will not disappoint with their technical characteristics, but you should not expect supernatural functionality from them either. The review compiles a rating of robotic vacuum cleaners up to years of different brands, their characteristics, functions, advantages and disadvantages are considered.
iRobot Roomba 896
Will cost on average ... The design corresponds to other representatives of the series - the round plastic case is painted in two colors: black and brown. On the upper part there is a power button and additional control buttons. The robot is powered by a Li-lon battery with a capacity of 1850 mAh, provides 1 hour of operation, charging for 2 hours. It processes an area of up to 90 sq.m. Obstacles pass up to 1.7 cm high. Equipped with a 0.6 L cyclone filter. Case height 9 cm. Noise during operation up to 60 dB.
Provides only dry cleaning of the premises. Equipped with two side brushes and a rubber scraper roller, it effectively cleans the surface, while hair and wool do not wrap around it. The volume of the container for collecting waste is increased compared to other models, the HEPA filter is improved, in this model it provides a higher degree of filtration. There is a dust bag full sensor.
A whole system of sensors has been installed to detect contaminated areas. The manufacturer claims that the vacuum cleaner is equipped with an improved navigation system that works even in difficult rooms. But in practice, the movement of the robot is not ideal, sometimes chaotic, it does not get confused in wires and fringes. A cleaning schedule programming function is available. It connects to a smartphone through a special application, where cleaning history, error information and much more are available. Read more in the review iRobot Roomba 896.
In general, we can distinguish such advantages of the model:
- Classic for the manufacturer stylish design.
- Increased battery capacity.
- High suction power.
- Improved brush unit, increased volume of the waste container.
- Dust container full indicator.
- Navigation system with a large number of sensors.
- Suitable for homes with pets, the wool does not wrap around the roller.
- Scheduled cleaning programming.
- Smartphone connection.
- Motion limiter virtual wall included.
Disadvantages:
- Only one side brush.
- Poor delivery kit.
- Does not build a movement map.
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Okami t90
Designed for the individual Okami series by the popular manufacturer Panda. The case is made of gray plastic, regular round shape. The panel has three touch-sensitive control buttons, a touchscreen display and a button for opening the lid. Powered by Li-lon 2000 mAh LongLife + battery, provides 1.5-2 hours of continuous operation, charging 3-3.5 hours. Installed for charging in automatic mode. Available space for cleaning with an area of 200 sq. M.
Sucks up with a capacity of 3000 Pa. The volume of the dust bag is higher than that of the previous representative - 1 liter, cyclone filter. The height is slightly larger - 10 cm. Noise is not more than 60 dB. It is equipped with a virtual wall, a container for wet cleaning and two napkins, a PET nozzle for collecting wool, a brush for cleaning the container.
The vacuum cleaner has an intelligent chip of a new design, connected to IR sensors and sensors on the body, including an acceleration sensor and a gyroscope, due to this, the robot sees the most polluted areas in the room and pays special attention to them. Orientation follows previously created routes and plans, the vacuum cleaner divides the room into zones, compares the previous motion algorithms with the current preset pattern, this allows you to clean faster and more efficiently. Read more in the review Okami t90.
For wet cleaning, a module with a napkin and a water tank is attached to the bottom. A virtual wall to limit cleaning not in a straight line, as with analogues, but at an angle. The model shows such advantages:
- Compact body.
- Improved technology for building maps and indoor navigation.
- Removable turbo brush, special attachment for gathering hair and wool.
- Bulky waste container.
- Removable unit for wet mopping.
- Aromatization of space.
- Limiter of movement of the modern type.
- Voice alerts.
- High power motor without brushes.
- Low noise.
The model has practically no negative reviews; among the minuses, only a fairly high cost can be called.
Xiaomi Mi Roborock Sweep One
Average cost 25... Provides dry and wet cleaning as a floor polisher - a special container with water and a napkin, to which liquid is supplied, are attached to the bottom. Powered by a Li-lon battery with a capacity of 5200 mAh, it provides up to 150 minutes of operation in dry cleaning mode, in wet mode it works up to 60 minutes, charging lasts 3 hours. The available area for cleaning is 250 sq. M.
Suction power 2000 Pa. Waste collection in a 480 ml cyclone filter, 150 ml water tank. Height 9.6 cm. Noise up to 55 dB. It is controlled by buttons on the case and the application on the smartphone. In comparison with previous models, the navigation system has been improved, it is represented by a high-precision LDS laser that scans the room at a speed of 5 times per second and rotates 360 degrees. The laser works in conjunction with the SLAM algorithm - it creates a map of the room, 13 sensors are placed in the soft bumper to prevent collisions, height differences, dust, pressure. A HEPA filter of class E11 is installed in the filtration system, it is washed in water. Read more in the review Xiaomi Mi Roborock Sweep One.
Benefits:
- Capacious battery.
- High quality parts.
- The suspension height is adjustable, the vacuum cleaner passes obstacles well.
- A large set of sensors.
- Scans the room, build its map.
- Smartphone connection.
- Determines the type of surface, adjusts its work for it.
- Wet floor mop using a separate water tank.
Another great representative with an optimal price-performance ratio that does not show critical shortcomings in customer reviews.
LG V-RF6043LR
The average price will be up to 30... The body is not round, more like a square with rounded corners. The color scheme is black and red. In the center of the control button, along the perimeter there are sensors and sensors for orientation. It has a small body - 34 cm in diameter, 8.9 cm high.
The vacuum cleaner is powered by a Li-lon battery with a capacity of 2330 mAh, charging 180 minutes, provides 100 minutes of uninterrupted operation.Collection of litter in a cyclone filter with a volume of 600 ml, a liquid tank is not included. It works in 4 modes: zigzag, my place, turbo, smart turbo. Remote Control
At the end of cleaning, the robot goes over all surfaces again according to the specified cleaning mode. The vacuum cleaner is distinguished from its competitors by an inverter motor with low energy consumption and increased work efficiency. Side brushes are long, reach even the most difficult to access places. Orientation in space takes place even in complete darkness. Read more in the review LG V-RF6043LR.
Benefits:
- Small size.
- Inverter motor.
- The shape of the vacuum cleaner and elongated brushes increase the efficiency of cleaning in corners.
- It is well oriented in space due to a large number of sensors and an improved camera design.
Disadvantages:
- Lack of a container for wet cleaning.
- No virtual wall included.
Samsung VR10M7030WW
The average cost at the moment is about 32... The body of the vacuum cleaner is of a peculiar shape - rectangular, on the front part there are protruding rounded corners, where the main brush is located along the entire length of the bottom. This shape allows you to cover the area around the entire perimeter, effectively cleaning along the baseboard and walls.
It is powered by a Li-lon battery, provides 60 minutes of operation in normal mode and 30 minutes in turbo mode, charging 240 minutes. Installed on the charging station automatically or manually. Suction power 10 watts. Collecting debris in a 300 ml cyclone filter. Noise up to 72 dB.
On the case there is a display with LED-backlight. Equipped with a remote control, can be controlled via a smartphone. Equipped with a FullView Sensor 2.0 navigation system, builds a room map using the Visionary Mapping + system. There are no side brushes, garbage collects only due to the central turbo brush. There is a protective soft bumper on the body.
Cleaning modes are standard: auto, area, re-cleaning, manual. There are two non-standard modes: intelligent cleaning - increases power when driving onto the carpet; along the walls - when approaching the wall, the vacuum cleaner pushes the automatic sash, drives up to the surface close, removing debris along it. There is a timer, programming the cleaning schedule according to the schedule. Equipped with CycloneForce technology, which maintains high suction power throughout the cleaning process. Read more in the review Samsung VR10M7030WW.
Benefits:
- Capacious battery.
- The extra wide main brush covers a large area for faster cleaning.
- Good at picking up dirt along skirting boards and in corners.
- Intelligent cleaning - increased suction power when hitting carpets.
- Extended set of operating modes.
- FullView Sensor 2.0 proprietary navigation system.
- Maintains suction power even when the filter is full.
- Smartphone connection.
- Restriction of movement by border markers.
Disadvantages:
- Small volume of the container for collecting dust.
- A modest scope of delivery, a traffic limiter is not always included in the package.
- Noisy when working.
Neato Botvac D3 Connected
Average price 26... The robot's design is strict, there are no unnecessary elements. The shape of the case corresponds to the corporate identity - the front is rounded, the back is square. Height 10 cm. Powered by Li-lon battery with a capacity of 2100 mAh, provides 50 minutes of operation, enough for 155 square meters, charging 180 minutes. Garbage collection in a 600 ml cyclone filter. Noise no more than 70 dB. Provides only dry cleaning of the apartment.
Equipped with a laser rangefinder for viewing the room and building a cleaning scheme. You can program a cleaning schedule for the days of the week. The robot connects to an application in the smartphone, where you can monitor the status, stop or start cleaning, program a timer and a cleaning plan. Connects via Wi-Fi.
The vacuum cleaner builds a map of the room, if during cleaning the battery power runs out, it is set to charge, and then continues cleaning from the same place. A powerful drive is installed on the wheels, due to which it passes obstacles and easily drives into carpets. Read more in the review Neato Botvac D3 Connected.
Benefits:
- Scans the room with a laser, builds its map.
- Connects to a smartphone via Wi-Fi.
- Combined main brush.
- Simple, intuitive controls.
- High suction power.
Disadvantages:
- No side brushes.
- The set does not include movement limiters.
iCLEBO Arte
The average cost is 28... The shape of the case is a polygon with rounded corners. Available in several color options - carbon, silver, red, black and designer sakura. Color can be selected by marking in the model name.
It moves on the surface with two driving wheels and a fixed swivel roller. It sucks up debris by inertial movement and vacuum filtration, and collects it in a 600 ml cyclone filter. It is completed with the main brush with pile and side in the amount of two pieces. Additionally, there is a nozzle with a microfiber cloth and a rubber scraper.
Noise level no more than 58 dB. Front and side mechanical bumper with IR sensors for proximity to objects and height differences. There is also an IR docking station search sensor, a video camera, a gyroscope. On the body there are backlit touch control elements, control is carried out via an IR remote control.
Powered by a 2200 mAh Li-lon battery, provides 160 minutes of operation, charging 100 minutes. The height of the casing is 8.9 cm, the diameter is 35 cm. The casing is rounded to the bottom to improve cross-country ability. Read more in the review iCLEBO Arte.
Benefits:
- Good orientation in space, several modes of operation.
- The dust container is easy to remove and clean.
- Compact body.
- Two side brushes and wet cleaning nozzles.
- Motion limiter magnetic tape.
- The ability to operate manually using the remote control.
Disadvantages:
- Doesn't connect to smartphone.
- There is no building map of the room.
- Small size wet wipe, it must be rinsed and moistened by hand.
- Bumps into the docking station while cleaning.
GUTREND STYLE 220
Price ... Stylish and unusual black surface distinguishes the model from others. It offers 8 motion modes, you can limit the movement of a virtual wall. It comes to the base automatically. Provides dry and wet cleaning. Has a record long battery life of 210 minutes. Read more in the review GUTREND STYLE 220.
Advantages:
- Capacious battery.
- Wet cleaning "smart", delivers water.
- Filtration system in three stages.
- Many operating modes.
- Several modes for wet cleaning - normal, cleaning stains or heavy dirt.
- Small size, fits into any slots.
Disadvantages:
- No critical flaws were found.
Xiaomi Viomi Vacuum V2
An innovative model from Xiaomi, its navigation is based on the LDS laser, this is the company's first trial in the production of robots with such a complete set. All created maps are stored in memory until the next launch, while several map variants may be saved, for this reason the model is considered optimal for houses with several floors or a large number of rooms. A washing smart vacuum cleaner that uses 10 sensors to detect obstacles and the type of coverage, adapting the suction power to it. The suction power is 2150 Pa, the container for collecting garbage is 600 ml, and the water tank is 560 ml, the liquid is metered. Read more in the review Xiaomi Viomi Vacuum V2.
Pros:
- Very high suction power.
- Wet cleaning.
- Large volume of water tank.
- Saving cleaning cards in several ways.
- After the end of the charge, it continues cleaning from the same point where it stopped.
- The amount of water supplied to the napkin can be adjusted via the app.
- The HEPA filter can be washed under running water.
- Local cleaning.
- The ability to set movement limits through the application.
- 10 sensors, LDS laser for navigation.
- Good price regarding the features offered.
There is only one drawback - a rather large body height, many competitors show a lower figure.
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