Until some time, the majority perceived the robot vacuum cleaner as a fancy toy and nothing more. However, technology does not stand still, creating more and more amazing models with an increasing level of intelligence. Such a device is now available in almost every home, and the rest, who have not yet acquired a miracle helper, are increasingly thinking about acquiring it.
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For a rational choice, there is a list of criteria that should be considered.
When comparing several options, first of all, you need to pay attention to their technical characteristics. This is the main criterion on which the productivity of the device depends.
The most important thing is the type of navigation, which is responsible, respectively, for orientation in space.
How navigation works is as follows:
Not all models are equipped with the last two features. However, devices that include a camera and a lidar are the best at navigating in space. But, and their cost is appropriate - at least 20,000 rubles. Such a choice will be the most effective, since it is better than spending money on "stupid" models.
Of particular importance is the area that the robot vacuum cleaner covers during battery life. Usually, such information can be found in the list of technical characteristics of the device, but if none is found, then it is better to check with the sales assistant. It will be very inconvenient to clean half the house a day if the floor area is large enough.
The type of battery is equally important. Budget options are often equipped with nickel-metal hydride batteries, which have a huge number of disadvantages. The best batteries are considered to be lithium-polymer or lithium-ion. Although such models are more expensive, the operating time of the robot vacuum cleaner increases significantly, so it is better to give preference to just such devices. The advantage of such batteries is not only increased operating time, but also that they do not harm the environment and have less weight. They do not contain flammable components, which guarantees the safety of use.
When choosing a battery, you should also pay attention to its capacity.The larger the capacity, the more rational the choice will be. If the capacity is above 2500 mA * h, then this option is excellent.
There are models with different volumes of the garbage container. For a small apartment, a model with a container volume of up to 0.3 liters is suitable. For a larger area, a larger version of the waste container is required.
Most users are worried about the level of noise that the robot vacuum cleaner makes. For those who are distracted by loud sounds, it is better to choose a model where the figure does not exceed 60 dB. Now models are being made with an indicator of 50 dB, which is an excellent value.
Additional characteristics include suction power, weight and dimensions. Weight does not affect the quality of cleaning, but often customers ignore goods with too much weight. The higher the suction power, the better the cleaning quality. The dimensions also indicate that the thinner the gadget is, the easier it will be for it to clean up in hard-to-reach places. The optimal height of the device is 7.5-9 cm.
Equipment is no less important when buying than other criteria. The minimum set includes: a charging base, a power adapter, instructions, a warranty, replacement brushes, wipes and a filter. Sometimes the addition is the presence of a remote control with batteries, brushes for cleaning the dust collector and motion limiters.
To make a rational decision, you should pay attention to the functionality of the vacuum cleaner after studying its characteristics. However, it is worth remembering that expensive and cheap models may not differ too much in terms of functionality. Some models contain useless types of functions for one room, but perfectly suitable for another.Here you need to be based not on the number of possibilities, but on their benefits in a particular room. Overpaying in this case would be stupid.
The most attractive features are:
According to the type of cleaning, models are divided into two main categories: dry cleaning and wet cleaning. Now devices of the intermediate category, which carry out both types of cleaning, have become widespread.Wet cleaning is suitable for laminated and tiled surfaces, but for carpets it is better to choose combined vacuum cleaners or devices with a dry type of cleaning.
The type of air filtration plays an important role. It would be preferable to use a HEPA filter, because. it has a large number of filter layers and a denser material structure.
For high-quality cleaning of carpets, turbo brushes or electric brushes are used. But, the main drawback of such equipment is that the brushes wind long hair and animal hair around themselves, where other debris then clings. In the future, this can lead to negative consequences in the operation of the device. If carpet cleaning is not a necessity, then it is better to opt for robots with a suction port.
Models with navigation and a charging station have become widespread. This means that the type of navigation is an important factor when choosing. The presence of the simplest navigation makes the device move in a chaotic manner. For houses with a large number of rooms, this option is not suitable, because it will be very problematic to find a base for them, which significantly reduces the charge level. For this reason, it is better to choose a model with the function of building a room map, which will significantly reduce the cleaning time.
A recent innovation is the ability to control from a smartphone using Wi-Fi. This approach is very convenient, besides, it becomes possible to view an approximate map of the premises, monitor the battery charge and set up a work schedule. This feature is not free, but worth it.
Given the cost, you can classify all devices into 3 price groups:
Leading brands are:
When choosing a robot vacuum cleaner from one of the presented companies, you can not worry about the build quality and cleaning efficiency, regardless of the model you like.
Among the budget models, products of the following brands stand out:
The products of these manufacturers have mostly positive feedback from customers and have a fairly wide range of functions.
This category includes models costing up to 10 thousand rubles. They are designed only to collect dust and debris from the floor surface. As a rule, they have little functionality and capabilities.
Our advice: When choosing a cheap device, it is important to carefully study the characteristics and back them up with real reviews, so the risk of buying a useless device will be much lower.
For dry cleaning, Kitfort offers a mobile and inexpensive device powered by a Ni-MH battery with a capacity of 1 thousand mAh, the charge of which is enough for 1 hour of battery life. To replenish the power supply, you need to put the equipment on the base yourself, within 6 hours the power will be fully restored. The robot works in 3 modes along the wall (movement type). It is equipped with a side brush and a fine filter. The soft bumper protects it from impacts and prevents damage to furniture. Management is carried out using the remote control. All garbage is collected in a 200 ml container that is easy to clean. The diameter of the structure is 29 cm, height - 7.7 cm, net weight - 1 kg 750 grams.
The average cost is 5500 rubles.
The vacuum cleaner with a suction power of 22 W works in 4 cleaning modes. The stock Li-Ion battery with a capacity of 2600 mAh is enough for 1 hour 40 minutes of autonomous cleaning, while the generated noise level does not exceed 55 dB. The 300 ml container stores all the dust and debris that the robot has collected. It is easily removed and cleaned.
Due to its small size (30 cm - diameter, 7.8 cm - thickness) and weight (2 kg 200 g), the equipment is able to penetrate into hard-to-reach places, overcome obstacles at an elevation angle of 15 degrees, move in a spiral or along a wall. 10 infrared smart sensors alert technicians when they hit objects or fall down stairs. In case of a jam, the device beeps.
The robot is controlled via the remote control or by pressing a button on the body. If the battery is low, a light and sound indicator will remind you of this, and the product will automatically return to the base to replenish the charge (5 hours are required for 100% recovery).
Description of appearance: a round plastic case in white and black with side brushes and a soft bumper is equipped with a backlit display, a built-in clock, a timer and a "local cleaning" mode. The package includes 2 additional filters, a set of side brushes.
The cost is about 9000 rubles.
The cost of the model is from 8000 rubles. It is distinguished by the presence of a fine filter.
The device is able to do dry cleaning, while without stopping after charging, it can work up to 60 minutes. Battery charge time - 5 hours.The vacuum cleaner can move in a spiral, zigzag or along a wall; infrared sensors and a soft bumper allow it not to be damaged by obstacles.
Midea MVCR01 dimensions: 30x30x7.80 cm, weight: 3.5 kg, dust container volume - 0.3 l.
A distinctive feature is a capacious battery with low weight.
The device performs dry cleaning, while the battery life is 90 minutes. This duration is provided by a capacious battery, 1800 mAh, which takes 8 hours to fully charge.
Accuracy of movement is provided by 5 optical sensors. Noise level - 55 dB
Instrument dimensions: 26x26x6 cm, weight: 1.1 kg.
For 3500 rubles Rekam RVC-1600R4.2 is not a bad option for the first robot vacuum cleaner.
A distinctive feature is the good quality of cleaning. And this is for 6000 rubles.
This unit sucks dust with a power of 15 W, while without recharging it can operate up to 95 minutes. Since there is no automatic return to the base for charging, it is very convenient to have a low battery signal.
The choice of the trajectory of movement occurs automatically, there is an automatic shutdown and fall sensors. The soft bumper will not allow damage to the unit.
This category includes devices priced from 10 to 20 thousand rubles. They have improved technical performance, in comparison with budget models.
A device with a fine filter, a waste tank volume of 500 ml, a side brush, a soft bumper and the ability to connect an electric brush (included). It moves along the wall or in a zigzag, there is a cleaning zone limiter - a virtual wall, it returns to the base on its own. Management is carried out by means of the remote control or by pressing a button on the case.
The robot combines unique technologies Xlife, iAdapt, has "local cleaning". The battery is Ni-MH with a capacity of 2200 mAh, which is enough for 2 hours of battery life. It takes 3 hours to restore power. The maximum noise level that the device can create is 60 dB. Power consumption is only 33 watts. Robot parameters: 34 cm - diameter, 9.2 cm - height, net weight - 3 kg 600 g.
The cost of the goods is 14800 rubles.
The device with the Xiaomi Mi Home ecosystem, Yandex Smart Home and a fine filter works through the Wi-Fi communication protocol and is controlled via a smartphone. It is equipped with a soft bumper, side brushes, infrared and ultrasonic sensors. There is a timer, local and quick cleaning. The device has many functions: programming by days of the week, calculates the cleaning time, builds a map of the room, gives a signal when the battery is stuck and low, and is independently installed on the base. If necessary, you can use the electric brush that comes with the package.
The robot moves in a zigzag and along the wall, is able to view the working area at 360 degrees, 12 different sensors "protect" it from mechanical damage. Li-Ion battery with a capacity of 5200 mAh can work autonomously for 2.5 hours. Depending on the suction power, the power indicator can reach 55 watts. Vacuum cleaner diameter 34.5 cm, height 9.6 cm, total weight - 3 kg 800 g.
The cost is from 18,000 rubles.
The equipment is equipped with the “Xiaomi Mi Home” ecosystem, which must be controlled through the smartphone application by connecting two devices via the Wi-Fi communication protocol. The device includes: fine filter, soft bumper, side and electric brushes. It can move in a spiral or along a wall, return to the base on its own, program cleaning according to the days of the week. Thanks to the 640 ml dust reservoir, there is no need to empty the vacuum cleaner after each cleaning cycle. The capacity of the Li-Ion battery is 2600 mAh, the device does not consume much energy, therefore it retains its charge for a long time. Overall dimensions: 35 cm - diameter, 9 cm - height. Weight - only 3 kg.
The cost is from 14950 rubles.
The budget version of vacuum cleaners - iLife V50 Pro went on sale recently. Generally speaking, the device is unremarkable, but more than justifies its cost. To begin with, it is worth noting that the robot has a gyroscope, which is an amazing phenomenon for this price segment. The development of the most optimal cleaning strategy occurs due to the fact that the device is able to plan a route. But, buyers often speak badly about this function: the device constantly restarts the search for obstacles and walls, which significantly increases the cleaning time.The model has two types of cleaning: zigzag and spiral.
It is important to know that the device cannot be used on carpeted floors. It is only suitable for hard surfaces.
The average operating time of the device is 2 hours. 4 sensors protect the vacuum cleaner from collisions and falls. Cost - from 10 900 rubles.
This category includes installations worth more than 20 thousand rubles. In terms of quality and functionality, few can compare with them, therefore, most users prefer to spare no expense for miracle technology in order to forget about cleaning once and for all.
One of the inexpensive oval-shaped robots in its segment in a gray case is equipped with an inverter motor, infrared and ultrasonic sensors, a fine filter, side and electric (included in the kit) brushes, and a soft bumper. The vacuum cleaner is controlled via the remote control. Its program allows you to move along the wall and in a spiral, work in 4 modes, memorize the location of obstacles and cliffs and minimize collision with them, resume cleaning from the same place, set a timer. "Dual Eye 2.0" system - upper camera and lower optical ceiling sensor.
The set includes a microfiber nozzle and a carpet brush. Large dust container 600 ml. The maximum noise level generated by the device is 69 dB.The Li-Ion battery lasts for 1 hour 40 minutes of cleaning, and you can replenish its power in 3 hours.
The cost is from 29,000 rubles.
The robot works in the smart home system via the Wi-Fi communication protocol, supports the Google Home, Amazon Alexa ecosystems and unique vSLAM, AeroForce, iAdapt technologies, and is controlled via a smartphone. The case is equipped with a soft bumper, a side brush (you can connect an electric brush, if necessary), a cleaning zone limiter (virtual wall). Among other things, there is a Carpet Boost carpet cleaning system, building a room map, and a fine filter. Equipment returns to base on its own. The volume of the dust tank is 600 ml, the battery life is 2 hours, and the charging time is 3 hours. Battery type Li-Ion.
The cost is from 44600 rubles.
Despite its small size 34/34/9.2 cm, the vacuum cleaner has a large dust container (1 liter), a fine filter, a soft bumper, a side brush, and a garbage container is installed in the base, into which the robot unloads the waste itself after cleaning (it fits in disposable bags, total of 30 pcs.). The device is compatible with a smartphone via Wi-Fi, works in a smart home system with Google Home, Amazon Alexa ecosystems. It is possible to set a timer, use "local cleaning", program cleaning by days of the week, and the device can also limit the cleaning area (virtual wall), build a map of the premises and independently return to the base. All sensors are optical.
What else is there: a built-in clock, a Li-Ion battery with a battery life of 75 minutes, various unique technologies. The total weight of the structure is 3 kg 370 g.
The cost is from 65,000 rubles.
The list of sales leaders is compiled according to the same principle as for dry vacuum cleaners. The only difference is that the combined technique can do both dry and wet cleaning at the same time.
This device is capable of cleaning areas up to 100 square meters. The battery charge is enough for 1 hour 40 minutes of battery life.4 programming modes include local, regular, scheduled and along the wall cleaning. The robot is controlled via the remote control.
The model can move freely on any floor covering, overcome thresholds up to 1 cm high thanks to 13 pairs of touch sensors and anti-fall sensors. She can analyze the premises and build a map, according to which the most optimal route for the harvesting trajectory will be built.
The case is equipped with a fine filter, a side brush, a soft bumper, a built-in clock and timer, a low power indicator, a 300 ml dust tank and an additional water tank, as well as special cloths. The mode of "local cleaning" is provided.
Recommendations! It is better to recharge the Li-Ion battery with a capacity of 2600 mAh at night. It will take only 3-4 hours.
The power consumption of the equipment is 20 W, the maximum noise generated is 68 dB. The cost of production - from 9300 rubles.
A feature of this model is the absence of a turbo brush. Now maintenance has become much easier, and the quality of cleaning has improved. Overall dimensions of the robot: 32 cm - diameter, 8.8 cm - height, by weight - 2 kg 800 g. The movement for cleaning is one - along the wall. The controls and equipment are the same as for all classic vacuum cleaners in this segment. As for the numerical parameters: 400 ml - container for collecting dust and debris, 25 W - suction power, 2000 mAh - Ni-MH battery capacity, 1.5 hours - battery life, 6 hours - power recovery.
The average cost is 9990 rubles.
"RV-R300" is similar in structure to the Kitfort "KT-532" model: a slightly smaller Ni-MH battery 1000 mAh, 4 infrared sensors, independently returns to the base, provides for "local cleaning", is equipped with a fine filter, side brush and soft bumper, controlled via remote control. Well clears a floor of dust, wool, sand, hair and other small details. 350 ml dust tank.
Technical side: suction power (W) 15, consumed 25; noise level 70 dB; working time on a single charge - 1 h 10 min, recharged 4 hours. Overall dimensions: 30 cm - diameter, 8 cm - height. Weight - 3 kg.
The average cost is 9890 rubles.
The model has a combined type of cleaning. There are 2 containers in the device: 0.3 l for water and 0.5 l for dust. The latter is characterized by a division into two parts - for large and small debris. The robot works for 2 hours, charging takes about the same time. The robot vacuum cleaner has the property of memorizing the map. There is a cleaning scheduling function. There are 4 types of motions that can be limited by the tape.The remote control included in the kit allows you to control the vacuum cleaner from a distance. The device is equipped with a soft bumper, which greatly reduces the risk of damage to other furniture. The cost is 14,600 rubles.
Kitfort KT-545 contains capacious containers (for dust and water), although the design of the device itself is quite compact. The package includes a turbo brush and a remote control. There is the ability to control the device via Wi-Fi. The smartphone allows you to see the map of the room, compiled by the robot vacuum cleaner.
The device operates in 4 modes, and the battery life is 100 minutes. The special design of the wheels makes it possible to overcome obstacles of 1.5 cm. The body is equipped with a bumper, which allows you to protect the surface of the furniture. The cost is from 16,000 rubles.
Judging by the reviews, such a device breaks down extremely rarely. Cleaning type - combined. The package includes a turbo brush, magnetic tape and a HEPA filter. On average, the vacuum cleaner works no more than 2 hours.The ability to adjust the operating mode: from manual to automatic and vice versa. There are 3 ways of movement: spiral, straight and along the walls. The cost is from 13,500 rubles.
The company is famous for its high-quality offers at a low cost. The Deluxe 500 is proof of that. The device can be used for both dry and wet cleaning. For the latter, there is the possibility of adjusting the amount of water. This is especially useful for coatings that are afraid of getting excess moisture.
The package includes two turbo brushes designed for different types of coating. It is possible to program the days of the week. The mode determines the duration of the gadget: from 120 to 240 minutes. The kit comes with a magnetic tape, there is support for a virtual wall. A large number of sensors (18) protects the vacuum cleaner from falling, hitting furniture, and stopping. If the charge is not enough, then the robot will return to the base on its own.
Management can be carried out using the touch panel or via the remote control. The model has six types of work. The rubber bumper on the case protects from blows. The cost is from 18,990 rubles.
This robotic assistant is capable of wet and dry cleaning, has decent navigation, is able to move in a zigzag manner, determine the distance to walls, furniture, and other obstacles, which allows you to avoid collisions as much as possible and minimize the risk of falls.
Continuing the issue of work safety, it is worth noting the soft bumper. This vacuum cleaner has a built-in clock, so it can be programmed to start cleaning at a specific time. By the way, you can program different cleaning times for different days of the week.
The efficiency of work is provided by the function of building a map of the room, the presence of a side brush and an electric brush. The volumes of containers for dust and water are 0.3 and 0.2 liters, respectively. Noise level - 69 dB. Device dimensions: 35x35x9.45 cm. Weight - a little over 3 kg.
The battery of this model is lithium-ion, the capacity is 3200 mAh. It takes 90 minutes to fully charge, after which it can work continuously for up to 3 hours. Upon completion of work, the robot is automatically set to charge.
The average cost of Xiaomi Viomi Cleaning robot is 21,900 rubles.
This vacuum cleaner attracts the user with its functionality and efficiency with minimal control from the owner. The device can work in the smart home system, be controlled by a smartphone. The presence of a timer allows you to plan cleaning by day of the week and time. The battery, which is installed by the manufacturer, allows for effective cleaning for up to 3 hours. When the charge level is low, the unit will go to the base to replenish the battery capacity.
In its work, the device uses 15 sensors and sensors that allow you to bypass obstacles and avoid collisions. Roborock S5 MAX can build a room map, which allows you to achieve the best cleaning quality. The user has access to local cleaning modes, when a virtual wall is set up that the vacuum cleaner will not cross, as well as a quick cleaning mode.
The vacuum cleaner is completed with an electric brush and a side brush, a soft bumper is provided. Has a backlit display.
The volume of containers for dust and water is 0.46 and 0.28 liters, respectively. Noise level - 69 dB.
Device dimensions: 35x35x9.60 cm, weight - 3.5 kg.
Cost: 33,000 rubles.
A fairly functional robot vacuum cleaner that is able to move in a spiral, along the walls, to clean the entire apartment or a designated area. During the cleaning process, wet or dry, Garlyn SR-600 builds a map of the room, which allows you to increase the efficiency of the process. Without any problems, it overcomes obstacles up to 2 cm high, and copes with carpet pile up to 1.2 cm high. If a jam occurs, the device will give a signal. 31 optical sensors are responsible for movement. A magnetic tape acts as a limiter for the cleaning zone.
There is a built-in clock, so you can schedule cleaning by time and day of the week.
As for the autonomy of work, it is provided by a lithium-ion battery with a capacity of 3200 mAh, which will take 5.5 hours to fully charge. The maximum battery life is up to two and a half hours.
In addition to the electric and side brush, this model is equipped with a UV lamp. As for the capacity of the containers, it is 0.36 and 024 liters for dust and water, respectively. Noise level is not high - 60 dB
Dimensions: 33x33x7.60 cm. Weight: 2.7 kg.
Cost: 29 900 rubles.
The device with optical sensors works in conjunction with a smartphone via the Wi-Fi communication protocol or using the remote control. Returns to base independently. The robot can build a map of the premises, program cleaning by day of the week. The case is equipped with a timer, a fine filter, a soft bumper and a side brush.If desired, you can connect an electric brush (included in the delivery). For navigation, HD Camera VSLAM is used.
The washer with a diameter of 33 cm, a height of 7.6 cm cleans the room even in hard-to-reach places. Li-Ion battery with a capacity of 260 mAh can work uninterruptedly for 2 hours, charge for 3 hours. During the working process, the maximum noise level reaches only 50 dB. The capacity of the dust container is 600 ml.
The average cost is 35,000 rubles.
In conclusion, it is worth noting that the cost of such a gadget is rather big, and the variety of models makes the choice even more difficult, because. you need to have some knowledge in order to choose a decent device that matches its price category.