Rating of robot vacuum cleaners: an overview of the best models and tips for potential buyers

Roborock E4

In third place is another new model from Xiaomi - Roborock E4. At the end of 2020, the price of a robot fluctuates between 16,000 and 17,000 rubles. This robot, unlike the leader of the rating, is equipped with a gyroscope and an optical sensor for navigation, so the accuracy of orientation in space is inferior. But the build quality of the Roborock factory is better, so the price is not budget.

Roborock E4

Of the features of the model, it is important to highlight:

• Combined dry and wet cleaning.
• App control.
• Increased suction power on carpets.
• Electronic suction power control.
• Mechanical adjustment of the degree of wetting of the napkin (on the nozzle).
• Working time 120-200 min.
• Li-Ion battery with a capacity of 5200 mAh.
• Cleaning area up to 200 sq.m.
• The volume of a dust collector is 640 ml.
• The volume of the water tank is 180 ml.

It is important to note that the water nozzle is installed at the same time as the dust collector, so the robot can vacuum and mop the floor at the same time. Our video review of the Roborock E4:

Our video review of the Roborock E4:

The best robotic vacuum cleaners for combined cleaning

These devices combine the functions of dry and wet cleaning. Unlike robotic mops and floor polishers, they do not wash the floor in the full sense of the word, but only wipe it from dust. Combined models cannot be used with detergents, as they do not have special water tanks.

Redmond RV-R300 - inexpensive and practical

4.7

★★★★★
editorial score

98%
buyers recommend this product

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This robot is able to perform dry cleaning, clean the space along the walls, and remove local pollution. To wipe the floor, just attach a panel with a damp fiber cloth to it.

Infrared sensors help avoid collisions and build an accurate trajectory. Using the remote control and buttons on the case, you can set one of 4 operating modes and schedule scheduled cleaning at a boring time.

Pros:

• effective removal of animal hair;
• simple maintenance;
• low price - about 13,000 rubles.

Minuses:

• noisy;
• The battery capacity is only enough for 70 minutes of operation.

The robot is designed for everyday cleaning in a small apartment, especially if furry pets live in it.

Ecovacs Deebot Ozmo 930 - maximum "minced meat"

4.6

★★★★★
editorial score

96%
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This Chinese model is considered a worthy alternative to more expensive iRobot vacuum cleaners. The device is equipped with a lot of useful functions: control from a smartphone, work scheduling, wet cleaning.

Ultrasonic sensors protect the robot from falls and collisions. There are modes of auto-cleaning, cleaning of local pollution and individual rooms.

Pros:

• three-stage cleaning system;
• low noise level;
• voice prompts in Russian.

Minuses:

• incompatibility with Alexa voice assistant;
• Navigation errors are possible.

The vacuum cleaner battery is designed for 100 minutes of work, so the robot will successfully cope with cleaning a 2-3 room apartment.

Gutrend Fun 110 Pet - for apartments with pets

4.6

★★★★★
editorial score

92%
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With a 50W motor and a fine filter, this vacuum cleaner can effectively pick up small debris and pet hair.

To wipe the floor, it is enough to attach a block with rotating nozzles and a damp cloth to the bottom. The robot is capable of spot cleaning and corner cleaning. When he finishes his work, he returns on his own. to the charging station.

Pros:

• capacious dust collector for 600 ml;
• a capacious battery provides 100 minutes of battery life;
• presence of a virtual wall.

Minuses:

• errors in navigation when entering / exiting rooms;
• brushes wear out over time.

Everyday cleaning with the Gutrend Fun 110 helps protect your family from allergens by removing all pet hair from your home.

Polaris PVCR 0920WV Rufer - for home and garden

4.5

★★★★★
editorial score

88%
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The Russian-made robot is not inferior to foreign ones in functionality. It performs dry and wet cleaning, cleans corners and narrow areas. The design provides two dust collectors - for small and large debris.

Convenient control is provided by a remote control and a digital display. With the help of voice and light signals, the machine reports problems in operation. The virtual wall helps limit the robot's reach.

Pros:

• confident orientation in the room;
• the presence of voice control;
• the possibility of planning cleaning;
• two dust collectors.

Minuses:

• low suction power - 25 W;
• noisy work.

The robot is charged not only from the docking station, but also from the power supply. This makes it possible to take it with you to a country house.

The need for such devices

Wet mopping robot is an essential home appliance. With his presence, the cleanliness of the premises is achieved in a fairly short time period. The equipment is very convenient and is able to "get" even to the most inaccessible places. Weight - no more than 2 kg. The cost varies from 7000 rubles and above, depending on the options built into the system.

Advantages of automation over manual labor

Compared with manual or automatic devices, the floor cleaning robot has distinctive advantages. For example:

• no noise, silent movement, allows you to "enjoy" the cleaning process;
• ease of use, the instruction fully describes the operation of the device;
• perfect cleanliness, the result and the quality of cleaning "on top".

Comparative characteristics of the robot with other types of automatic devices are made for clarity in tabular form:

Devices	Cleaning time	Noise	The form	Room disinfection	Additional options
floor polishing robots	can work autonomously	silent	Weight no more than 2 kg, compact	You can add a special agent to the water	Video surveillance, infrared sensors, gyroscope, remote control
conventional vacuum cleaners	require human participation	Very noisy	Weight - 5-8 kg, bulky	Dont Have	Dont Have
Robot vacuum cleaner	can work autonomously	silent	Weight no more than 2 kg, compact	Dry cleaning only	Video surveillance, infrared sensors, remote control

Based on comparative data, it can be said for sure that a floor cleaning robot is an ideal "miracle" of automatic technology, which, without a doubt, should be in any home. He is not afraid of intensive work. The floor polisher can be used every day and more than once.

How they work and what are

There are a lot of models and forms of washing robots, but the principle of operation is the same for everyone. The design is simple, its main details are:

• two-part form, one more - for attaching a napkin, the second - represents the dashboard;
• removable panel, for attaching a rag, equipped with magnets;
• wheels for movement - 2 pcs.;
• small container for filling water;
• navigation system;
• power supply - for charging the device.

Video: principle of operation, device

Robot floor polisher HOBOT Legee 688

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The principle of operation of the “smart” unit is to clean the room in a dry or wet way. Dry way:

• the polisher cleans by collecting hair, wool, small debris, dust on a microfiber cloth;
• this method takes 2.5-3 hours in time;
• The method is designed for cleaning rooms with carpets.

Wet cleaning is the exact opposite of dry cleaning.With its help, you can wash the floors, the emphasis is on rooms with laminate, parquet, ceramic tiles and other hard surfaces.

The navigation system allows you to select the perimeter of the room, "in dire need" of cleaning. Obstacles in the form of open doors, furniture, high sills can serve as a limitation for the robot.

Manufacturers “equipped” the device with a special “Quick Cleaning” mode, in which the robot wipes only open areas of the room. While the option is active, cleaning is done 30% faster.

Synchronization with smart home

Brand models of cleaning robots have the function of connecting to the Smart Home system. This is possible if the floor polisher is equipped with a Wi-fi module. To do this, you need to install the application on your smartphone, then you can control the equipment remotely.

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The part that is responsible for the intelligence of the system is the controller. It monitors all automatic devices connected to the Smart Home system.

iBoto Smart C820W Aqua

The second place was taken by the iBoto Smart C820W Aqua robot vacuum cleaner, which costs about 16.5 to 20 thousand rubles. The robot is oriented in space due to the installed camera from above (VSLAM navigation). The camera scans the surrounding objects, remembers their location and allows you to more accurately build a map of the room.

iBoto Smart C820W Aqua

Features and functions are quite interesting:

• Dry and wet cleaning (combined and separate).
• App and remote control.
• Building a room map.
• Saving the cleaning map in memory.
• Ability to set restricted areas on the map.
• Cleaning in selected areas.
• Electronic adjustment of suction power and degree of wetting of the napkin.
• Support for voice assistants.
• Suction power up to 2500 Pa.
• Operating time up to 120 min.
• Li-Ion battery with a capacity of 2600 mAh.
• The cleaning area is about 150 sq.m.
• The volume of a dust collector is 600 ml.
• The volume of the water tank is 360 ml.

This robot has an engine installed directly in the dust collector, due to which the suction power has increased to 2500 Pa. Thanks to this, the robot cleans well even on carpets. The water tank has a small compartment for debris, so iBoto Smart C820W Aqua is suitable for simultaneous dry and wet cleaning.

The best robotic vacuum cleaners in the mid-range price range

Cost: about 10,000 rubles

Of the entire rating of robotic vacuum cleaners 2020 for the home, the C102-00 model is the most popular, like most vacuum cleaners of this brand, because. despite the low price, these devices are "smart" and are part of the Xiaomi Mi Home ecosystem. This vacuum cleaner can be programmed using a smartphone by setting a weekly schedule. But this model does not have a laser rangefinder that would allow you to map the room, but instead there are two movement algorithms: in a spiral, along a wall.

The vacuum cleaner has a large 640 ml dust container and a 2600 mAh battery, which is enough for more than 2 hours of cleaning. Users note the reliable and almost silent operation of the device, but due to the chaotic movement, the process of cleaning the floor and carpets from dust can be delayed. Cleaning two rooms in one day is unlikely to succeed, because. the battery will run out sooner than he will get to the second room.

Cost: about 20,000 rubles

As the name implies, this model also belongs to the Xiaomi universe and, accordingly, Roborock Sweep One is configured and controlled through the application of this company, in which all smart devices of this company are registered. The price tag for this robot vacuum cleaner is quite sparing, and for this money you get a really “smart” cleaner with IR and ultrasonic sensors with the ability to build a room map.

In addition - this device can be called - best robot vacuum cleaner 2020 with wet cleaning. Indeed, the robot can perform both dry and wet cleaning, for which it has a container of water. The dust container has a capacity of 480 ml, which is not much, but the battery is very capacious - 5200 mAh, which, according to the manufacturer, should be enough for 150 minutes of operation. Another plus is the presence of two HEPA filters in the kit at once.

Cost: about 20,000 rubles

Robot-vacuum cleaner Polaris PVCR 0930 SmartGo allows you to program cleaning during the week, can perform both dry and wet cleaning - there is a special removable 300 ml water tank. For smart consumption of liquid, SmartDrop water supply control technology is used here. The kit includes a spare HEPA filter and a pair of spare side brushes. The cleaning algorithm includes both a module with a rotating turbo brush and without it with normal suction, which is convenient for different types of flooring - with and without carpets.

You can program and control the robot both from the built-in display and from the remote control. Smartphone programming is not provided.Unlike the simplified model Polaris PVCR 0920WV, this robot has a spatial sensor with which the robot remembers already cleaned areas, which significantly speeds up the cleaning process. Of the minuses, we note the small size of the dust collection container - only 200 ml. The 2600 mAh battery should last for about 2 hours of cleaning.

Inexpensive models

This includes robots with standard functionality.

Dreame F9

Dreame F9

Opens the TOP-5 inexpensive robotic vacuum cleaners model from the Dreame brand, which is part of the Xiaomi conglomerate. The device builds maps using a camera - it allows it to recognize walls and large objects. However, Dreame F9 recognizes the legs of a sofa, table and chairs by touching them with a bumper. The device supports 4 suction modes. Power can be switched both during operation and by setting the desired value in advance.

Since there is no lidar here, the case turned out to be thin - 80 mm. This allows the F9 to vacuum into areas that larger units cannot reach.

Pros:

• combined type;
• the ability to set up a schedule;
• integration into the "smart home" system;
• setting virtual boundaries from a smartphone.

Minuses:

• a small water tank;
• equipment.

Xiaomi Mijia 1C

Xiaomi Mijia 1C

The updated model, which, in addition to the rangefinder, also received functions for dry and wet cleaning. A sensor that scans the room 360 degrees is responsible for building maps. The suction power has increased to 2500 Pa compared to its predecessor, and the power consumption has been reduced by 10%.

For water inside there is a separate container of 200 ml.The cloth is made of microfiber and kept wet to ensure effective cleaning. During operation, the vacuum cleaner itself regulates the flow of water.

Pros:

• smart management;
• price;
• route planning;
• performance;
• washes well.

No cons found.

iBoto Smart C820W Aqua

iBoto Smart C820W Aqua

Wet and dry cleaning model equipped with a mapping chamber. This device combines good power, low weight and small size. The cabinet is only 76mm thick, making it easy to vacuum under furniture. The suction power here reaches 2000 Pa, and autonomy reaches 2-3 hours. This is enough to work in a room with an area of ​​​​100-150 m2.

The device also received support for Vslam navigation technology, control via the WeBack utility, as well as the ability to work with voice assistants and connect to Smart Home.

Pros:

• building a map;
• navigation Vslam;
• compactness;
• five modes;
• vacuuming and washing;
• support for voice assistants.

There are no cons.

Xiaomi Mijia G1

Xiaomi Mijia G1

Robot with modern floor cleaning technology. Under the lid there is a large 2 in 1 tank: a 200 ml liquid tank and a 600 ml dust collector. For cleaning peripheral areas, the device received double front brushes and a turbo brush. To activate wet cleaning, just pour water into the tank and change the nozzle. Further, the liquid will be supplied automatically so that stains do not appear.

Mijia G1 rises to a height of up to 1.7 cm and in 1.5 hours manages to clean the floor in an apartment up to 50 m2. By the way, the robot is cleaned on schedule. To do this, you just need to program it by the days of the week in the application.If the device does not have enough charge, it will charge itself, and then continue cleaning.

Pros:

• does not skip sections;
• easy to manage;
• soft bumper;
• automatic return to the station;
• good equipment.

Minuses:

• does not save cards;
• sensors do not see black.

360 C50

360 C50

The most affordable model from the rating. The first thing the manufacturer saved on was an unattractive but practical case. The second characteristic that justifies the cost of the device was the lack of cartography. Other than that, the 360 ​​C50 is a solid robot vacuum with standard features.

The suction power is 2600 Pa. Together with the product, the user receives a turbo brush for carpets. For wet cleaning there is a separate container of 300 ml. In addition, you can switch modes and adjust the power in the application, but there is also a remote control in the box.

Pros:

• washes well;
• cleans carpets;
• zigzag movement;
• low price;
• control.

Minuses:

• no cartography;
• outdated design.

The best robotic vacuum cleaners with the function of wet cleaning

These devices additionally wash the floor coverings. That is, the design includes a water tank. The disadvantage of such devices is the inability to clean carpets.

iLife W400

8.9

Rating Based on customer reviews (2019-2020)

Design
8.3

Quality
9.2

Price
8.4

Reliability
9.5

Reviews
9.1

This robot vacuum cleaner does not just wet the surface, but makes a full-fledged automatic wash. The device works according to a unique and very effective scheme - Tidal Power. Clean water is sprayed from one tank onto the contaminated surface. After the dirt softens, it is removed with a rotating brush and sucked along with the liquid into another container. Cleaning is done without streaks thanks to the scraper located at the back.

Special sensors protect against falls from a height and collisions with obstacles. The model is equipped with a gyroscope, remote control, several modes.

PROS:

• Charge for 80 minutes of continuous operation;
• Low noise level;
• Light weight for this type of robotic vacuum cleaner - 3.3 kg.

MINUSES:

• No automatic basing;
• The high body prevents penetration under furniture.

iRobot Braava 390T

8.7

Rating Based on customer reviews (2019-2020)

Design
9

Quality
8,6

Price
8.9

Reliability
8.5

Reviews
8.5

The device is designed for cleaning hard surfaces. Dirt is removed with wipes. Navigation through the North Star system. A special cube included in the kit allows the device to build a map, determine its location and the distance traveled.

PROS:

• Low noise level;
• Small size;
• Soft bumper;
• Perimeter cleaning mode.

MINUSES:

Not intended for carpet cleaning.