Review of the robot vacuum cleaner Irobot Braava Jet 240: a miniature, but very capable polisher

Comparison with competitor models

Braava Jet 240 from iRobot has a number of useful features. It is often compared with similar models from other manufacturers. Consider three models that could compete with the Braava Jet 240.

Competitor #1 - PANDA X900 Wet Clean

Both devices are in the same price category, but if you compare their dimensions, then the Jet 240 has them much smaller. In rooms with complex geometry or with niches, compactness will allow you to optimally cope with the task.

In terms of ease of charging, the Jet 240 is much more convenient - there are no wires or a charging station.A small battery - a charger of compact dimensions, which is directly plugged into an outlet - does not take up any space at all, and the device itself can stand in a cabinet at this time.

Its competitor for charging should stand next to the outlet - the cord connector is located at the bottom. True, it also takes up a minimum of space, but an adapter with a battery, as users note, is more convenient.

The PANDA X900 has a cyclone filter with a capacity of 0.4 liters as a dust collector, while the Jet 240 does not have a container. Another nice touch is the presence of an air cleaner, which is also missing from the Jet 240.

If we talk about the quality of cleaning, then both devices cope with the task perfectly well.

Competitor #2 - iBoto Aqua X310

The iBoto Aqua X310 vacuum cleaner is designed for wet and dry cleaning of premises. It has compact dimensions and low weight, although the Jet 240 is much more compact in these parameters.

The manufacturer equipped the device with a 2600 mAh lithium-ion battery, which is slightly better than the hero of our review.

The operation of the device can be controlled using the remote control, it is possible to program it for cleaning on the days of the week.

If we compare the noise level of the devices, then the Aqua X310 is quieter than the Jet 240, in which the nozzles that dispense a portion of the liquid are located in front of the unit.

There were few shortcomings in the vacuum cleaner from iBoto. Among them, users named the lack of a tape to limit the cleaning area, some debris remains in the corners of the room, and it is difficult to find a recharging station.

Competitor #3 - Philips FC8794 SmartPro Easy

Comparing the Philips FC8794 with the Jet 240, you should definitely note that in terms of silent operation, the device from Philips is undoubtedly the leader.You can start cleaning at night, without any fear that extraneous sounds will wake up the household.

In terms of dimensions, the Jet 240 has no equal - it is much smaller and lighter than all its competitors. True, this has both advantages and disadvantages. The small size allows you to get to even the most inaccessible places, but the cleaning speed is much lower than that of larger competitors.

The Jet 240 does a great job cleaning around table legs without leaving any crumbs, dust or spilled juice. And there are no streaks after washing. The same cannot be said for the Philips FC8794 SmartPro Easy, which doesn't always clean hard-to-reach places thoroughly.

Among the shortcomings of the device from Philips, users note the lack of a cleaning algorithm and restrictive tape, it is unsuitable for cleaning carpets and does not cope well with pet hair.

Specifications

An overview of the technical characteristics of Airobot Brava is indicated in the table:

Dimensions (WxDxH)	21.6x21.6x7.6 cm
The weight	1.8 kg
Battery	Ni-MH, 2000 mAh, 7.2 V
Power	30 W
Duration of work without recharging	Wet cleaning up to 150 minutes, dry cleaning up to 240 minutes
Charging time	On the charging base - 120 minutes, from the power supply - 240 minutes
Operating modes	4
Cleaning area	Up to 93 m² - dry cleaning (up to 186 m² with optional NorthStar navigation cubes), up to 32 m² - wet cleaning
Noise level	45-46 dB
Control	Buttons on the case
Orientation system	Navigation cubes, drive wheel rotation sensors
Obstacle sensors	+
Year of issue	2013

Appearance

The body of the robot is made of glossy white plastic and has a square shape to better clean in hard-to-reach corners.On the front of the device for spraying water. On the reverse side there is a compartment for installing the battery. The button for fastening napkins and a container with liquid are located on the bottom.

The body height is small, coupled with other compact dimensions, it allows the robot to pass under furniture and reach corners. The body is angular at the bottom, this makes the patency worse, but also reduces the likelihood of getting stuck under an object of small height. At the top, closer to the front, one control button is illuminated in blue. Stripes of the same color diverge to the side of it - an indication of the inclusion of a virtual wall.

Front bumper on a movable mount, goes to the side of the device. On the top there is a folding handle for carrying, under it there is a button for resetting the napkin and a stopper for filling water. The battery for charging is removed to protect the unit performing wet work.

The napkin is attached to elastic suspensions, they have optical sensors that determine whether the napkin is installed and what type. The robot determines the type of napkin used by the hole in its cardboard plate. The device of the wipes is the same - the fibrous material is wrapped around soft absorbent strips. Only single-use wipes are included in the kit, reusable ones must be purchased separately. According to the manufacturer, these wipes can be washed about 50 times.

Functionality

It is immediately worth noting that the device in question is one of the best washing robot vacuum cleaners. The main advantage of Braava Jet 240, in comparison with iRobot Roomba (Rumba) and other vacuum cleaners of this company, is the ability to penetrate into hard-to-reach places.This is due to the compact overall dimensions of the case, as well as a special square shape with rounded corners. The small size allows the robot to clean the surface, for example, under a kitchen cabinet or bed.

Moving under the kitchen table

The iRobot Braava robot vacuum cleaner is very easy to use: it does not have unnecessary controls, it turns on using the usual mechanical On / Off button. Management takes place through the application from the manufacturer. The menu is clear and simple.

Controlling a robot floor polisher from a smartphone

The robot moves using the unique patented iAdapt navigation system, which allows it to build a space map, mark walls, surrounding objects and existing obstacles on the map. Therefore, the robot vacuum cleaner is able to navigate well in any premises and clean efficiently.

Robotic floor polisher navigation

The location of the sensors on the body of the iRobot Braava Jet 240 provides easy overcoming of obstacles, prevents the vacuum cleaner from turning over or falling due to height differences

It is important to note that the robot vacuum cleaner incorporates a number of various useful sensors, including: infrared sensors on the front bumper, as well as in the lower part of the body, which allow the vacuum cleaner to recognize nearby objects when approaching them, as well as to determine differences heights

Height difference sensor triggered

Mechanical sensors, also located in the front of the bumper, allow you to determine the moment of collision with objects and change the direction of movement in a timely manner.

Cleaning the floor around the table leg

iRobot Braava Jet 240 is equipped with a special "virtual wall" motion limiter, which is an invisible border formed by an infrared beam behind the robot. The vacuum cleaner cannot cross this border. This function is convenient to use when you need to set certain boundaries for the robot vacuum cleaner to move, for example, within the same room at home.

The operation of the vacuum cleaner is almost silent, which is one of its important advantages. After cleaning, the robot turns itself off.

Appearance

When reviewing the appearance of the device, we see that the manufacturer iRobot has not changed its traditions and released the Roomba 698 model in the familiar and most common form of a round “tablet” or, as it is also called, “washers”. The main body color is silver, the secondary color is black. Overall dimensions of the body are not the most compact on the market of automated cleaners: 330 * 330 * 91 millimeters. However, this is enough to drive under most of the furniture and other hard-to-reach areas, and put things in order there.

Front view

On the front panel of the robot vacuum cleaner there is a large button for starting the CLEAN device, and two more control buttons are placed around it in a semicircle. Most of the panel is occupied by a cover, under which a dust collector is located, as well as a key to raise it. A protective bumper is installed in front of the robot, there are exhaust holes in the back.

On the back of the robotvacuum cleaner iRobot Roomba 698 are the drive wheels on the sides, the front swivel caster and charging pads.Also below we see the battery pack under the cover, one side brush for cleaning the floor in the corners and along walls and furniture, as well as the main cleaning module with two scraper rollers and a floating self-adjusting head for various types of flooring, including carpets and carpet. Rollers are able to cope not only with large debris, but also remove fine dust. The mechanism and shape of one brush-roller helps it to separate and lift the dirt, and the second directs the already collected into the suction hole.

Bottom view

Main characteristics

The shape of the iRobot jet 240 vacuum cleaner is square, which is rare. There is a cleaning panel in front. This design allows the robot to efficiently clean the floor surface without gaps.

The autonomous operation of the gadget is provided by a lithium-ion battery. The battery capacity of 1950 mAh is enough for about 30-40 minutes of continuous operation. After cleaning 20 square meters in the wet and 25 square meters. m. in dry mode, it requires up to two hours of recharging on a charger of the Euro-American standard - from 100 to 240 V.

During operation, the machine displays the current status with the help of indicator lights. The only control button provides manual control of the irobot brava jet 240. The set of functions from the mechanical button is limited. Effective command is possible through a proprietary application for popular mobile systems. The robot interacts with the software via Wi-Fi or Bluetooth.

After passing the route, the device draws up a map and then navigates along it. braava iAdapt's own sensor system captures elevation changes, types of pollution.Therefore, the vacuum cleaner will not crash into upholstered furniture, a wall or fly upside down, ingloriously ending its life.

Equipment

The kit includes accessories typical for iRobot robotics - brushes, instruction manual, filters. Initially, the manufacturer "gives" the owner 6 disposable microfiber cloths for different types of cleaning. There are no virtual walls. There is no data on support for limiters.

The voice of the people - for and against

The irobot braava jet 240 has strengths and weaknesses. One of the main advantages is the ergonomic handle for transporting the vacuum cleaner. Also among the trump cards note the convenience of the location of the water container.

iRobot has taken care of the convenience of managing its brainchild. There is only one on the body mechanical start and stop button. Programming and cleaning modes are handled by its own application with a clear menu without unnecessary items.

Judging by the user reviews of the braava jet, the vacuum cleaner has several significant drawbacks. For example, it does not have a base sensor. Therefore, it will have to be connected to the charger yourself. Also, there is no automatic stop charging after reaching 100% of the battery, which is not very convenient, especially during the warranty period.

Causes criticism and cleaning area. Analogues from Roomba have much more. For example, model 616 will cope with an area up to 90 m2. The recharging time for the same series is much longer, but the faithful robot will be waiting for the owner already at the base.

Consumables are a serious item of unit maintenance. The set includes only disposable napkins of our own production. If you have to wash the floor daily, then buying kits will significantly empty users' wallets.Alas, cleaning wipes from other manufacturers are incompatible with the recognition algorithm of the vacuum cleaner.

Features of using napkins

As mentioned above, 6 napkins are included with the vacuum cleaner - two for each type of cleaning. Their purpose depends on the color. There are 3 colors in braava napkins: blue, orange and white.

The first cleaning mode is a simple wash. During the process, the vacuum cleaner sprays water with detergenton a smooth floor, and then wipes the surface with a blue cloth. The maximum battery life is up to 60 minutes. This is enough to put things in order on 30 square meters of area. The performance of the gadget is 95%. At the same time, Airobot returns to one place up to 3-4 times per shift.

To care for a wooden or laminate floor, a damp wipe is useful. She needs an orange napkin. In floor polisher mode, the robot sprays water in a small radius and wipes the floor twice in a row. Cleaning takes about an hour.

In conclusion, let's talk about a white napkin. Its role is dry cleaning of premises. In this mode, the vacuum cleaner eliminates most types of pollution, including pet hair. In a traditional hour, the device covers up to 60 square meters.

Equipment

Robot iRobot Braava 380T has the maximum complete set. In addition to the robot vacuum cleaner itself, the package includes:

• Navigation cube NorthStar 2.0.
• Two batteries for the cube.
• Power Supply.
• Charging base.
• Pro-clean wet cleaning module with special liquid reservoir.
• Spare microfiber cloths.
• Instruction in Russian.

The robot vacuum cleaner and its components are shown in the photo:

Equipment Airobot Brava 380T

The robot itself is packed in a cardboard box equipped with a convenient plastic carrying handle. It contains information about the components, lists the functions of the robot vacuum cleaner, and describes the main technical characteristics.

Maintenance details iRobot Braava Jet 240

It is important to initially familiarize yourself with the manufacturer's recommendations, paying special attention to warranty obligations. The company gives a one-year warranty for the operation of the robot and a six-month warranty for trouble-free battery operation. Do not use non-branded accessories or components during this time.

Do not use non-branded accessories or components during this time.

The company gives a one-year warranty for the operation of the robot and a six-month warranty for trouble-free battery operation. Do not use non-branded accessories or components during this time.

In addition, in the event of a malfunction, you cannot disassemble the device yourself - this threatens to 100% void the warranty for a free service or replacement. You should immediately contact the official representative with a check and a warranty card issued in accordance with all the rules.

Overview of the robot polisher from the official representative of the company in Russia:

In order for the floor polisher to serve properly longer than the period declared by the manufacturer, it must be properly used and maintained.

When the cleaning session is over, you should press the Pad Eject button, which is responsible for attaching the napkin. If this is a disposable product, then the procedure can be carried out over the trash can

The remaining liquid must be immediately removed by draining everything into the sink. It is undesirable to leave water for the next cleaning - it can stagnate and begin to emit an unpleasant odor

It is important to remove the battery and charge it using the native adapter that comes with the kit. When charging is complete, the indicator button will flash green, indicating that it is ready to return to your workplace.

The case should be wiped with a damp or dry cloth, removing drops of water sprayed during operation and other dirt that may appear. This must be done after removing the battery.

Removing a used tissue

After cleaning, you need to charge the battery

The case should be wiped with a damp cloth

As for the wipes used by the cleaning robot, you will have to buy both disposable and reusable ones. The cost of the first is about 750 rubles for a set of 10 pieces, and the second - about 1400 rubles for a pair.

Branded reusable products are designed for 50 washing sessions. Although, you can save money on the purchase by ordering cheaper analogues from the Chinese site.

If Chinese wipes are used instead of the original, then you won’t have to rely on the declared service life of branded wipes - after 10 procedures they don’t look the best

In order not to inadvertently damage the robotic car wash, only clean water should be poured into the container, as the manufacturer warns about in the instruction manual.

Operating modes

As mentioned earlier, the updated model of the Braava Jet 240 robot floor polisher has two functions: wet and dry cleaning. From this it turns out that the robot vacuum cleaner has three modes of operation: washing, wet cleaning and wiping the floor. The robot polisher selects the mode on its own, recognizing the type of surface on the machine. The vacuum cleaner has several varieties of napkins used depending on the type of cleaning.Napkins, if desired, can be impregnated with detergent and fragrances.

In the first type of cleaning - washing, a blue cloth is used, the material is microfiber. Washing is carried out as follows: the vacuum cleaner sprays water and detergent onto the surface, and then wipes it off. This mode can be used for smooth floors covered with linoleum, tiles, or laminate. Battery life is about 60 minutes. The performance of the robot vacuum cleaner in the washing mode is about 95 percent of the cleaned area up to 30 square meters. A high level of cleaning quality is ensured thanks to several passes of Airobot to one place.

Robot floor cleaner in the process of washing the floor

To implement the next mode - wet wiping the floor, an orange napkin is used. iRobot sprays a small amount of water and then wipes the same place twice in a row. This cleaning mode is useful for caring for wooden or laminate floors. The duration of the robot floor polisher is one hour.

When dry cleaning the floor, a white cloth is used. iRobot Braava Jet 240 in this mode removes dust, debris of small sizes, as well as pet hair. The mode is suitable for all types of surfaces. The performance of the robot vacuum cleaner is up to 60 square meters in 60 minutes of cleaning.

Functionality

It is immediately worth noting that the device in question is one of the best washing robot vacuum cleaners. The main advantage of Braava Jet 240, in comparison with iRobot Roomba (Rumba) and other vacuum cleaners of this company, is the ability to penetrate into hard-to-reach places.This is due to the compact overall dimensions of the case, as well as a special square shape with rounded corners. The small size allows the robot to clean the surface, for example, under a kitchen cabinet or bed.

Moving under the kitchen table

The iRobot Braava robot vacuum cleaner is very easy to use: it does not have unnecessary controls, it turns on using the usual mechanical On / Off button. Management takes place through the application from the manufacturer. The menu is clear and simple.

Controlling a robot floor polisher from a smartphone

The robot moves using the unique patented iAdapt navigation system, which allows it to build a space map, mark walls, surrounding objects and existing obstacles on the map. Therefore, the robot vacuum cleaner is able to navigate well in any premises, clean efficiently and find the base in a timely manner.

Robotic floor polisher navigation

The location of the sensors on the body of the iRobot Braava Jet 240 provides easy overcoming of obstacles, prevents the vacuum cleaner from turning over or falling due to height differences

It is important to note that the robot vacuum cleaner incorporates a number of various useful sensors, including: infrared sensors on the front bumper, as well as in the lower part of the body, which allow the vacuum cleaner to recognize nearby objects when approaching them, as well as to determine differences heights

Height difference sensor triggered

Mechanical sensors, also located in the front of the bumper, allow you to determine the moment of collision with objects and change the direction of movement in a timely manner.

Cleaning the floor around the table leg

iRobot Braava Jet 240 is equipped with a special "virtual wall" motion limiter, which is an invisible border formed by an infrared beam behind the robot. The vacuum cleaner cannot cross this border. This function is convenient to use when you need to set certain boundaries for the robot vacuum cleaner to move, for example, within the same room at home.

The operation of the vacuum cleaner is almost silent, which is one of its important advantages. After cleaning, the robot turns itself off.

Advantages and disadvantages

Based on a review of the characteristics of the robot and reviews about it, the following advantages can be distinguished:

• The unique and effective system of damp cleaning working in two modes.
• Compact dimensions and square shape, providing high throughput.
• Ease of storage.
• During cleaning, it bypasses the room around the perimeter, cleaning well in the corners and under the walls.
• One battery charge is enough for a large area.

Minuses:

• The small size does not allow the robot to capture a large area in one run.
• Thorough cleaning takes a long time.
• Napkins are disposable and require constant replacement.
• Does not wash out too strong pollution, for example, traces of dirt from boots.
• It does not suck up dust, but simply collects it with a napkin, this model is optimal for wet cleaning, but not for dry cleaning.

What to look for when choosing

There are many models of polishers for sale. It is difficult to make a choice for a person who does not know the features of intelligent robotics. Therefore, we note the important purchase criteria. Give preference to trusted brands. Little-known Chinese firms have filled the market of intellectual equipment with their products. Yes, they are attractively priced.

But! Recall the dubious quality of such acquisitions.Even if the device is standing, it is impossible to find parts for it in the event of a breakdown. Take note of this moment.

Purchase Criteria

5 main criteria for buying a robot floor polisher:

1. Cleaning quality. Floor polishers are not the main attribute of wet cleaning. They won't pick up debris from the surface or clean it up like a mop would. When buying, it will not be possible to find out the quality of cleaning, so check this question with a consultant;
2. cleaning parts. Check the quality of the cleaning elements. They should not immediately become full of dirt and hair, but should be easily cleaned of dirt;
3. Maneuverability. The higher the maneuverability of the polisher, the easier it is for the owner to work with it. If the device is able to make a turn on the spot, then it will get out of the “ambush” on its own. Otherwise, the devices stop working and the entire responsibility lies with the user;
4. Patency. Here the dimensions of the device play a role. The lower its body, the better the permeability. Compact robots penetrate low furniture and other hard-to-reach places where dust accumulates;
5. Independence. The presence of the automatic cleaning function is of great importance, as is the self-return to the charging station.

Let's talk about the ease of management. Agree that this affects the comfort of use. Make sure the labels and buttons are comfortable too. In work, the floor polisher should bring benefit and pleasure, not irritation. Take an interest in the care of the robot. The actions are simple, and their number is minimal (wiping, drying, etc.). It is suspicious if the device requires complex actions. And now consider the rating of floor polishing robots.

Navigation

The design works silently, perfectly orientated in space with the help of a polished, well-proven navigation: it clearly finds the base and determines the elevation changes, goes around obstacles and gently cleans the coating without leaving scratches.

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Pros and cons of robot floor polishers

Most buyers leave product reviews. The pros and cons below are based on this information. We also note that they belong to the class of quality products.

Advantages of robot floor polishers:

• Save owner time
• Maintain cleanliness in the house
• Do not make noise when working
• Refresh indoor air
• Disinfect the surface

Of the minuses, we note the direction of floor polishers. Recall that this is not the main attribute of cleaning (with the exception of expensive branded products). Most buyers buy cheap models, but you don’t have to expect an ideal result from them. Yes, devices will help to refresh the surrounding space, but they are not able to fully wash the floor.