Review of the Polaris PVC 0726w vacuum cleaner robot: a diligent hard worker with a powerful battery

Functionality

Automated cleaning robots are designed for autonomous cleaning of premises, and therefore simultaneously perform different functions: they clean the floor from dirt and collect dust thanks to side brushes that direct it through the suction opening of the device into the dust collector. The dust container is equipped with a filter, but due to the small volume of 200 ml, it will have to be emptied and cleaned frequently (most likely after each cleaning).

The Polaris PVCR 0610 robot vacuum cleaner is capable of dry cleaning in three modes, an overview of which is given below:

• automatic (movement in a random direction in a straight line until it encounters an obstacle, after which the robot makes a U-turn and moves in the other direction);
• cleaning a small area of ​​​​the room when moving in a spiral;
• cleaning debris and dust along the walls and in the corners.

Carpet cleaning

Wet cleaning in the robot vacuum cleaner is not provided. With exceptionally dry floor cleaning, part of the dust rises into the air as the brushes rotate, and eventually settles back on the surface. Therefore, if you are used to more thorough floor cleaning, then consider purchasing a more expensive model.

Oriented in space Polaris PVCR 0610 thanks to infrared proximity sensors to obstacles and a soft bumper.

Wet cleaning

The main distinguishing feature of the model Polaris PVCR 0826 EVO is that it can do not only dry cleaning, but also wet cleaning. To do this, the kit comes with a special aqua-box with microfiber.

The tank of the aqua-box is enough for a 30-minute cleaning program. This is enough to clean an apartment of 50 sq.m. A terry napkin is attached to the bottom of the container with Velcro and two elastic bands, clean water is poured into the barrel without adding any detergents. A warning about this is written on the aqua box itself. When cleaning the floor, the robot vacuum cleaner leaves behind a wet mark, which disappears within a minute.

The function of wet cleaning can be used no matter what kind of flooring you have - it copes with linoleum with a bang, but parquet will not suffer from it either. It will be perfectly clean. During the operation of this function, there were no complaints.

If you need to wash the floor more thoroughly somewhere or scrub something, then you can use the “spiral work” function on the remote control, and it will perfectly cope with the task. The mud won't stand a chance.

Description of vacuum cleaners from competitors

For a detailed assessment of the qualities and capabilities of the model under consideration, let's compare it with the products of competing companies. We will take the main duty as the basis for choosing robots for comparison - the ability to carry out dry and wet cleaning. To really appreciate the difference in technical equipment, we will analyze vacuum cleaners from different price segments.

Competitor #1: UNIT UVR-8000

The robotic vacuum cleaner attracts with an affordable price and a fairly wide range of functions. It not only draws dust into itself and wipes the floor, but it can also collect liquid spilled on it from the surface. With a charged battery, it works for 1 hour, when the charge is depleted, it rushes to the parking station itself. Gets a fresh portion of energy within 4 hours. Noisy at 65 dB.

Basic control tools are located on the front side. More complex manipulations are performed using a remote control. UNIT UVR-8000 detects obstacles in its path using built-in sensors.

The volume of the box for the accumulation of collected dust is 0.6 liters. When switching to wet cleaning, the dust collection box is removed and a sealed container of the same capacity is installed, which is required to supply water to microfiber cloths. The device is protected from impacts by a soft bumper.

Competitor #2: Everybot RS700

The model, belonging to the middle price segment, cleans the floor in five different modes.It works with a charged battery for only 50 minutes, after which it must be manually installed for recharging. As an option, it can be equipped with a parking station. It will take the device 2 hours and 30 minutes to receive a fresh dose of electricity.

Controlled by Everybot RS700 using the buttons located on the front side, and using the remote control. The unit is equipped with a soft bumper that absorbs accidental collisions. Fixing obstacles in the way of the robot produce infrared sensors. This is the quietest of the options considered model. Publishes only 50 dB.

For wet processing, the robot is equipped with two rotating nozzles with microfiber working parts. The water below them is automatically supplied from a pair of boxes installed inside the device, containing 0.6 liters. The dust collector for dry cleaning is equipped with an aquafilter.

Competitor #3: iClebo Omega

The most expensive representative from our selection performs wet and dry cleaning, collects spilled liquid on the surface. With a charged battery, the robot diligently works for 1 hour and 20 minutes, after which it automatically returns to the charging station. For the next session, he will need to charge for 3 hours.

Controlled by iClebo Omega via touch screen and remote control. For convenience of reading information about the actions of the device, the display is illuminated by LEDs. The vacuum cleaner evaluates the environment and fixes obstacles using sensors installed in the amount of 35 pieces.

A clock is mounted in the case, there is a timer to transfer the start. Magnetic tape is used to limit the area to be treated.The downside is the rather noisy operation of the vacuum cleaner, measurements of the sound background level showed 68 dB.

Robot Vacuum Cleaner: Polaris PVCR 1012U

Features Polaris PVCR 1012U

Pros and cons of Polaris PVCR 1012U

Pros:

1. long enough to clean up.
2. price.

Minuses:

1. you need to constantly wipe the sensors.
2. no low battery indicator.
3. noise.

Robot functionality

The model supports five cleaning modes:

Auto. The movement of the vacuum cleaner in a straight line, when colliding with furniture or other objects, the unit changes the direction vector. Cleaning continues until the battery is discharged, after which the vacuum cleaner returns to the base. Mode selection is possible in two ways: the "Auto" button on the robot panel, "Clean" - on the remote control.
Manual. Remote control of the autonomous assistant. You can manually direct the device to the most polluted areas - the remote control has "left" / "right" buttons.
Along the walls

Working in this mode, the robot pays special attention to the corners. The unit moves along four walls.
Local

Circular movement of the vacuum cleaner, intensive cleaning range - 0.5-1 m.You can move the robot to a contaminated area or direct it using the remote control, and then press the button with the spiral icon.
Time limit. Suitable for cleaning one room or compact apartments. PVC 0726W performs a normal pass in automatic mode, the work limit is 30 minutes.

To select the last function, you must double-click on the "Auto" button on the instrument case or "Clean" on the remote control.

Features and characteristics

The device weighs 2.6 kg. Height is 7.6 cm, diameter is 31 cm. The model is compact, which allows you to remove dirt from hard-to-reach places. The noise level does not exceed 60 dB, which refers to the average.

The robot vacuum cleaner is equipped with a Li-Ion battery. The capacity is 2600 mAh. Recharging the device takes 5 hours. After that, the equipment will work for 210 minutes.

There are 5 modes for cleaning, including wet. Management is carried out using the remote control. The equipment is equipped with a 0.5-liter waste bin, a container for wet cleaning is provided. The power of the model is 25 watts.

The manufacturer gives a guarantee for the model - 24 months. The estimated service life is 3 years, subject to compliance with the operating rules. The warranty does not cover the housing and plastic parts.

Appearance

Polaris PVCR 1126W is made of high quality black plastic with tempered glass on top. This gives the robot vacuum cleaner a special elegance and sophistication. The body of the device has small dimensions, it is flat, which allows it to penetrate under the furniture and make a thorough cleaning there.When reviewing the front side of the robot, we see that there is no display, there is only the main button for starting the operation of the device, as well as a button for disconnecting the dust collector, which is removed from the side.

Front view

The robot vacuum cleaner from the bottom looks like this: a pair of powerful driving side wheels that help the device overcome obstacles and sills, a front wheel for making turns, two contacts for installing Polaris PVCR 1126W on a charge, a pair of side brushes, one turbo brush in the center, a cover compartment with a lithium-ion battery, the bottom of the tank for wet cleaning, where a cloth is attached.

Bottom view

The side of the robot vacuum cleaner has a movable bumper with a small stroke, infrared collision sensors with objects, a connector for connecting the power supply, and an on / off button for the device.

Comparison of a vacuum cleaner from competitors

For a detailed assessment of the qualities and capabilities of the model under consideration, let's compare it with the products of competing companies. As a basis for choosing robots for comparison, we will take the main duty - the ability to carry out dry and wet cleaning. To really appreciate the difference in technical equipment, we will analyze vacuum cleaners from different price segments.

Competitor #1 - Xiaomi Xiaowa E202-00

The Xiaomi Xiaowa E202-00 Robot Vacuum Cleaner Lite robotic vacuum cleaner attracts with an affordable price and a fairly wide range of functions. He, like his rival brand Polaris, not only draws in dust, but can also perform wet cleaning.

The main feature of this Xiaomi model is the ability to integrate into a smart home system. The robot may be part of the Xiaomi Mi Home and Amazon Alexa ecosystem.The vacuum cleaner is controlled by a smartphone using the Wi-Fi communication protocol. Owners can use the timer function and programming by day of the week.

Xiaomi Xiaowa E202-00 Robot Vacuum Cleaner Lite is able to build a map of the room, calculate the time required for cleaning. It detects obstacles in its path using built-in sensors.

With a charged battery, it works for 90 minutes, when the charge is depleted, it rushes to the parking station to get a fresh portion of energy.

The volume of the box for the accumulation of collected dust is 0.64 liters. When switching to wet cleaning, the dust collection box is removed and a sealed container of the same capacity is installed, which is required to supply water to microfiber cloths. The device is protected from impacts by a soft bumper.

Competitor #2 - Everybot RS700

The model, belonging to the middle price segment, cleans the floor in five different modes. It works with a charged battery for only 50 minutes, after which it must be manually installed for recharging. As an option, it can be equipped with a parking station. It will take the device 2 hours and 30 minutes to receive a fresh dose of electricity.

Controlled by Everybot RS700 using the buttons located on the front side, and using the remote control. The unit is equipped with a soft bumper that absorbs accidental collisions. Fixing obstacles in the way of the robot produce infrared sensors. This is the quietest of the options considered model. Publishes only 50 dB.

For wet processing, the robot is equipped with two rotating nozzles with microfiber working parts.The water below them is automatically supplied from a pair of boxes installed inside the device, containing 0.6 liters. The dust collector for dry cleaning is equipped with an aquafilter.

Competitor #3 - iRobot Roomba 606

Another competitor of the Polaris PVCR 0726w robot is the iRobot Roomba 606. It performs dry cleaning using the iAdapt navigation system. For garbage collection, it can use the electric brush that comes with the kit, it also has a side brush. As a dust collector - container AeroVac Bin 1.

With a charged battery, the robot diligently works for 60 minutes, after which it automatically returns to the charging station. For the next session, he needs to charge a Li-Ion battery with a capacity of 1800 mAh.

Controlled by iRobot Roomba 606 using the buttons located on the case.

Among the advantages of this model, the owners name fast charging, reliability and excellent cleaning results - thanks to the electric brush, the robot is able to collect even animal hair. Users also respond positively to the build quality.

As for the minuses, here in the first place is poor equipment - there is no magnetic tape to limit the area to be processed, there is no control panel. The downside is the rather noisy operation of the vacuum cleaner.

We have reviewed more models of robotic cleaners of this brand in the following rating.

User rating - the pros and cons of a vacuum cleaner

Polaris PVC 0726W is in demand among consumers due to its loyal pricing policy and the conformity of the product to the declared characteristics. The robot copes with the tasks, so most users respond positively to the model.

Main arguments in favor of PVC 0726W:

1. Duration of work. The robot is a universal assistant.The model is recommended for cleaning small apartments and spacious houses. In one run, the vacuum cleaner is able to clean up to 150-170 sq.m.
2. Moderate noise. The work cannot be called silent, but being in the next room, the functioning unit is almost inaudible.
3. High quality cleaning. There are no complaints about the effectiveness of cleaning from users. The tests-drives carried out showed good results: in 30 minutes the device cleans 93% of garbage, in 2 hours - 97%.
4. Ease of maintenance. Thanks to the capacious dust collector, it is not necessary to empty the container from garbage very often. The tank is easy to take out and put back in.
5. Ease of control. The kit includes a Russian-language manual with a clear description and instructions for using the robot. There are no management issues.

An added bonus is good parking. When the charge level drops to a minimum, the unit quickly finds the station. The robot parks without problems the first time, without shifting the base.

Users have identified a number of shortcomings in the work of the robot:

1. Long battery life. The vacuum cleaner needs about 5 hours to restore its working capacity.
2. The need for surface preparation. The unit does not have sensors against winding wires, so before starting it is necessary to check the room for scattered extension cords, ribbons, etc. Some note that the robot can drive under the raised corners of linoleum and carpets.
3. Rubbish in the corners. Despite the special mode of movement along the wall and the presence of side brushes, the vacuum cleaner does not completely clean hard-to-reach places.
4. Jamming under furniture. Due to its compactness and low height, the unit climbs under the refrigerator and cabinets.If space allows, the robot moves freely and leaves, but sometimes it gets stuck. Once in a deadlock situation, the vacuum cleaner automatically turns off.

Some users lack the "virtual wall" module and the display of battery level information.

Design

The body of the Polaris PVC 0726W robotic vacuum cleaner is made of plastic. From above it has the shape of a circle with a diameter of a little more than 30 cm. The upper part is white, matte, the lower part is black. The same color inserts on the side. The dark surface allows you to keep the body clean, and the light surface makes it easy to find the vacuum cleaner so as not to step on it during cleaning.

A protective plate made of transparent plastic is laid on top of the case. Beneath it is the beige surface of the lid. It has a mechanical control button labeled Auto. The button is illuminated in red (error), orange (charging) or green (operating state) depending on the status of the device. The lid can have an insert that performs an informational and decorative function.

The robot vacuum cleaner looks elegant, the color combination is pleasing to the eye. There are no unnecessary details, the surface is smooth. All components are tightly fitted to each other, so there are no backlashes. The weight of the device is about 3 kg.

The undercarriage of the PVCR 0726W robot vacuum cleaner consists of two wheels, which are attached to the active suspension using spring-loaded hinges with a stroke of 27 mm. They easily climb high-pile carpets and other surfaces with slight height differences. Wheel diameter 65 mm. Grousers are visible on rubber tires, which help to move confidently on the treated surface.

There is another small swivel wheel on which the vacuum cleaner relies during operation.The axes of the main wheels are on the same diameter of the body circle. As a result, the device can rotate almost in one place, cleaning or going to the base. The front of the body is protected by a spring-loaded bumper with a small stroke. The rubber gasket at the bottom protects the furniture and the lid itself from impacts.

Above on the body, behind the tinted windows, infrared sensors for detecting obstacles and searching for a base, a command receiver from the control panel are hidden. Side brushes with the letters L and R are attached to the drive axle with a self-tapping screw. The main brush shaft can be freed from wound threads manually. To facilitate the procedure, it has longitudinal grooves.

Description

Combined image of the Polaris PVCR 0726W robot vacuum cleaner with dry (left) and wet (right) cleaning units

The complete set of the PVCR 0726W robot vacuum cleaner consisted of a charging station (which is often called a base or a docking station), a power supply, a HEPA filter, two spare side brushes, two microfiber cloths for wet cleaning, a water container for wet cleaning, a brush for cleaning the vacuum cleaner, control panel, instructions and warranty card. The robot vacuum cleaner itself was equipped with a dry cleaning container, a HEPA filter and a working set of side brushes. The complete set of the robot vacuum cleaner was evaluated positively.

The vacuum cleaner had the shape of a disk of almost regular round shape with a diameter of 306 mm (maximum 310 mm) (excluding side brushes) and a thickness of 77 mm. The top of the vacuum cleaner was covered with a glass panel, which housed a single button. The button had a multi-colored backlight and additionally served as an indicator of the status of the vacuum cleaner.Sound signals were also used for indication (the sound was not turned off).

The side brushes were attached with screws, which made it possible to replace them with spare ones without contacting a service center. The left and right brushes were marked accordingly. The side brushes rotated towards each other and moved dust and dirt to the main cylindrical electric brush. A cylindrical electric brush was placed in the air channel and, rotating, lifted the dirt into the air stream sucked in by the vacuum cleaner. Behind the cylindrical electric brush was a stopper - a rubber scraper that prevented cereals and similar contaminants from escaping. The use of two independently rotating side brushes in the design of the vacuum cleaner increased the quality of cleaning.

Removable containers for dry and wet cleaning were installed at the back of the vacuum cleaner. The container for dry cleaning had a volume of 0.6 liters. The wet cleaning container had insulated reservoirs for water and dust collection. A microfiber cloth was attached to the bottom of the wet cleaning container. For fastening, Velcro on the case and elastic bands on a napkin were used. The dry cleaning container was equipped with three filters: a pre-screen filter, a foam filter and a HEPA filter.

To charge the robot vacuum cleaner, you could use the docking station or directly connect the power supply adapter to the vacuum cleaner body. Next to the connector for manual charging, there was a full on-off switch for the vacuum cleaner. When turned off with a toggle switch, the vacuum cleaner was completely de-energized.

When evaluating the assembly of the vacuum cleaner, it was noted that there were no backlashes and reliable fixation of replaceable elements.

The height of the obstacle to be overcome is 15 mm, and the maximum angle of elevation is 15 °.For movement in the vacuum cleaner, two driving wheels with a diameter of 65 mm were used. The wheels had an independent suspension with a stroke of 27 mm and an individual electric drive.

The sound indication was intended to signal the recharging in the docking station, the filling of the garbage container in the dry cleaning mode, the battery discharge and an error in the operation of the vacuum cleaner. The light indication worked as follows:

Description of vacuum cleaners from competitors

For a detailed assessment of the qualities and capabilities of the model under consideration, let's compare it with the products of competing companies. We will take the main duty as the basis for choosing robots for comparison - the ability to carry out dry and wet cleaning. To really appreciate the difference in technical equipment, we will analyze vacuum cleaners from different price segments.

Competitor #1: UNIT UVR-8000

The robotic vacuum cleaner attracts with an affordable price and a fairly wide range of functions. It not only draws dust into itself and wipes the floor, but it can also collect liquid spilled on it from the surface. With a charged battery, it works for 1 hour, when the charge is depleted, it rushes to the parking station itself. Gets a fresh portion of energy within 4 hours. Noisy at 65 dB.

Basic control tools are located on the front side. More complex manipulations are performed using a remote control. UNIT UVR-8000 detects obstacles in its path using built-in sensors.

The volume of the box for the accumulation of collected dust is 0.6 liters.When switching to wet cleaning, the dust collection box is removed and a sealed container of the same capacity is installed, which is required to supply water to microfiber cloths. The device is protected from impacts by a soft bumper.

Competitor #2: Everybot RS700

The model, belonging to the middle price segment, cleans the floor in five different modes. It works with a charged battery for only 50 minutes, after which it must be manually installed for recharging. As an option, it can be equipped with a parking station. It will take the device 2 hours and 30 minutes to receive a fresh dose of electricity.

Controlled by Everybot RS700 using the buttons located on the front side, and using the remote control. The unit is equipped with a soft bumper that absorbs accidental collisions. Fixing obstacles in the way of the robot produce infrared sensors. This is the quietest of the options considered model. Publishes only 50 dB.

For wet processing, the robot is equipped with two rotating nozzles with microfiber working parts. The water below them is automatically supplied from a pair of boxes installed inside the device, containing 0.6 liters. The dust collector for dry cleaning is equipped with an aquafilter.

Competitor #3: iClebo Omega

The most expensive representative from our selection performs wet and dry cleaning, collects spilled liquid on the surface. With a charged battery, the robot diligently works for 1 hour and 20 minutes, after which it automatically returns to the charging station. For the next session, he will need to charge for 3 hours.

Controlled by iClebo Omega via touch screen and remote control. For convenience of reading information about the actions of the device, the display is illuminated by LEDs.The vacuum cleaner evaluates the environment and fixes obstacles using sensors installed in the amount of 35 pieces.

A clock is mounted in the case, there is a timer to transfer the start. Magnetic tape is used to limit the area to be treated. The downside is the rather noisy operation of the vacuum cleaner, measurements of the sound background level showed 68 dB.