When buying an inexpensive robot vacuum cleaner, you need to be prepared that it will be, to put it mildly, not the most advanced. But I, as an active user of a robot vacuum cleaner, I think that any robot vacuum cleaner is better than its absence. Moreover, for this amount you can count on the functions of wet cleaning, programming the cleaning schedule, control via a smartphone, return to the charging station. These are basic functions and enough for cleaning. I prepared the top 5 best robots before for 2020 with different equipment and functions, which will help to understand their features.
ILIFE V8c
The first place in the ranking is occupied by ILIFE V8c, because, despite the low cost, it provides almost completely autonomous cleaning. It is equipped with two side brushes and one floating center brush, the design of which ensures close contact with the floor. It has a fairly voluminous dust collector (750 ml). A vacuum cleaner can perform not only dry but also wet cleaning. But the 300 ml water tank and washing cloth will have to be bought separately, since they are not included in the package. For the trouble-free movement, several main and auxiliary groups of sensors that determine obstacles, elevations, decrease in charge level, etc. are responsible. When stuck, he retreats to get out of a difficult zone. Thanks to the high wheels, it copes with obstacles up to 10 mm. And because of the small height (8.1 cm), it passes under most furniture. The vacuum cleaner operates on 4 main modes: automatic, around the perimeter, local and maximum. It is controlled by remote control. It is possible to set the inclusion on a schedule. The robot is equipped with a powerful Nidec brushless motor with adjustable suction power. A sufficiently capacious 2600 mAh battery provides operation for 2 hours.
Benefits:
- Nice design.
- Two types of cleaning.
- Convenient replacement of containers.
- Roomy trash bin.
- Long run time.
- There are all the necessary cleaning modes.
- Remote control
- Scheduled cleaning.
Disadvantages:
- Missing virtual wall.
- Sensible noise level.
ILIFE V8c stands . Leading qualities of the model are provided by a powerful motor with the possibility of increasing the suction force for collecting large debris, a large number of sensors to prevent jamming, collision and finding the base. A feature of the model is the possibility of wet cleaning, if you purchase the appropriate components. Yes, there is no control via a smartphone, but we will be honest, in this segment it is a small drawback. Since competitors from Xiaomi and Elari just do not build room maps in the application. In fact, the application in this segment is a kind of control panel and nothing more.
Xiaomi Xiaowa C102-02 Robot Vacuum Cleaner Lite
Xiaomi Xiaowa C102-02 is in second place in the review of the best models due to thoughtful equipment with sensors and the ability to control through the application.Sensors scan the area up to 50 times per second, which allows timely detection and avoid obstacles. It is also endowed with sensors for detecting altitude differences. Unlike many budget models, Xiaomi Xiaowa allows you to set a cleaning schedule, select operating modes and receive information about the need to replace components in the application. Another feature is a decrease in the suction force when switching to carpets. Unlike ILIFE V8c, the robot is able to overcome higher obstacles - up to 2 cm. It has a smaller volume of the garbage compartment (640 ml). It does not provide for a regime of spot cleaning, but there is a "Quiet" mode, in which cleaning takes place with a small suction force, which ensures noiselessness. On a battery capacity of 2600 mA / h, it lasts up to 80 minutes.
Benefits:
- High capacity waste bin.
- Number of operating modes.
- Convenient management and control of work from a smartphone.
- Ability to plan cleaning.
- Long work on a single charge.
Disadvantages:
- One side brush.
- Lack of wet cleaning.
Xiaomi is worth . The model has excellent equipment, which allows for high-quality cleaning of various types of coatings. ILIFE V8c yields due to the lack of wet cleaning and technology to exit difficult places, but surpasses the ability to control through the application and overcome higher obstacles. But then again, think twice, the price difference is very significant.
ELARI Smart Bot
The third position in the ranking belongs to ELARI Smart Bot. The model is distinguished by its technical design: it does not have a main brush (garbage during the cleaning is adjusted by the side brushes to the suction port). But the robot has a unit for wet cleaning. Water flows onto the washcloth by gravity. You can do two types of cleaning at the same time or turn off wet. Unlike the vacuum cleaners described above, ELARI works in only two modes: automatic and spot. You can also control the vacuum cleaner manually - direct it to the desired areas and control the movement. Management is carried out through a mobile application, using Alice’s voice assistant, and the vacuum cleaner can also work in the Smart Home system. It is equipped with a more capacious battery than previous models (4400 mA / h), the charge of which is enough to clean up to 80 sq.m for 2 hours.
Benefits:
- Designed for wet cleaning.
- Large dust collector.
- Many management options (app, Alice).
- Cleaning schedule.
- Capacious battery.
- Easy to clean.
Disadvantages:
- No remote control.
- Incomprehensible logic of movement.
- It does not report a jam in the application (only emits a sound signal).
- Rides along the route until the charge runs out (does not stop after cleaning the room).
ELARI Smart Bot is standing . It performs simultaneous cleaning of dust and debris, as well as wiping the floor. But the napkin is wetted not dosed, so this cleaning cannot be called high-quality (if compared with expensive models). It has fewer operating modes than Xiaomi Xiaowa C102-02 Robot Vacuum Cleaner Lite and ILIFE V8c, but it holds a charge longer.
ECOVACS DeeBot N79S
Right behind the top three is the ECOVACS DeeBot N79S. It differs from ELARI Smart Bot by its lower height (7.8 cm), smaller volume of the garbage container (520 ml), the presence of a central brush and the absence of a unit for wet mopping. It provides a larger number of modes: automatic, spot, along the walls, room (short, for small rooms). The main feature is Smart Motion technology, which guides the robot from an obstacle to an obstacle. Provides other options for control: remote control, smartphone. With their help, you can adjust the movement of the vacuum cleaner, send it to the base, set the on timer. In the application, you can also configure the cleaning schedule, increase the suction power, check the condition of consumables. The battery does not have a large capacity (2600 mA / h), but its charge is also enough for 2 hours.
Benefits:
- Low height. Good cross.
- Convenient management.
- Ability to set a schedule.
- Normal power. There is a possibility of regulation.
Disadvantages:
- According to customer reviews, high noise.
- No wet wiping.
- Missing virtual wall.
ECOVACS DeeBot N79S, the cost of which is has good equipment. This allows him to carry out high-quality cleaning of rooms. ELARI Smart Bot is behind due to the lack of a unit for wet cleaning, but surpasses in a large number of modes, adjustable power and the presence of a remote control. Although also, like ELARI, it does not differ in a well-thought-out algorithm of movement, which is typical of budget models.
iBoto Aqua X220G
In last place in the TOP 5 of the best robots is the iBoto Aqua X220G, although it is not inferior to the leaders in the quality of cleaning. In terms of device, it is similar to ELARI Smart Bot (has no central brush). It has a much smaller dust container than the ECOVACS DeeBot N79S - only 250 ml. But on the other hand, it is equipped with a water tank (120 ml) and a washcloth, due to which it simultaneously cleans dust and debris and wipes the floor with a damp cloth. The robot’s navigation is more advanced, because, in addition to sensors, it is also equipped with a gyroscope. Thanks to this, he is better oriented in space and realizes his location in the room. It works in 4 modes: auto, local, perimeter, maximum. There is a remote control for control. It does not allow programming the automatic start time The battery has a lower capacity (2000 mA / h), its charge lasts for 120 minutes. A significant advantage is the quiet work. This is the most silent robot in the ranking.
Benefits:
- Capacity for water.
- Simultaneous dry and wet cleaning.
- The presence of a gyroscope for high-quality navigation.
- Four operating modes.
- Remote control.
- Low noise.
Disadvantages:
- No turbo brush.
- Small waste bin.
- Lack of scheduled cleaning.
iBoto Aqua X220G cost vacuuming and wiping the floor at the same time. It surpasses ECOVACS DeeBot N79S and other models in TOP equipment, more “correct”, logical movement and quiet operation. It is inferior to the leaders in tank volume, battery capacity and lack of control via smartphone.
