Rating of the best iRobot robot vacuum cleaners: review of models, reviews + what to look for

Rating of models of robotic vacuum cleaners for animals

There are different opinions of experts, members of the forum, and other specialists on the Internet, so we decided to compile for you our own rating of robotic vacuum cleaners for cleaning pet hair. To begin with, we will present for you a comparative table of technical characteristics and functional parameters of the participants in our rating. You can download the table here.

So, let's go directly to the participants in our selection of robotic vacuum cleaners:

iRobot Roomba i7+

The main feature of iRobot Roomba i7 + is the presence of a docking station with automatic garbage collection.It is tall, so hiding it under furniture will not work. However, this is not recommended by the manufacturer. It is better to install it in an open space. Read more about this robot vacuum cleaner in our article.

LG R9MASTER

The location of the main brush in the LG robotic vacuum cleaner is in front of the case, and the built-in motor with an electric motor inside ensures its rotation and allows you to effectively collect debris, dirt, dust, wool and hair from various types of surfaces. You can learn more about this model in our material. In the meantime, we bring to your attention a video review of the LG CordZero R9 robot vacuum cleaner, which is called LG R9MASTER in other markets:

iRobot Roomba 980

The iRobot Roomba 980 robot vacuum cleaner is capable of cleaning carpets. This is possible thanks to the presence of modern technology called Carpet Boost, which turns on automatically when a carpet is detected by a robot vacuum cleaner. When cleaning carpets, the suction power of the robot vacuum cleaner increases, and the cleaning performance on carpets up to two centimeters in one pass reaches up to 80% of the removed dirt and dust. More details about the robotvacuum cleaner iRobot Roomba 980 read in our article.

Neato Botvac D7 Connected

The Neato Botvac D7 Connected robot vacuum cleaner is able to clean various types and types of floor coverings (linoleum, laminate, parquet, tiles, carpets) and adapts to cleaning them on its own. Read more about this robot vacuum cleaner model in our article.

Okami U100

The Okami U100 robot vacuum cleaner is equipped with lidar, which quickly and efficiently scans the space, building a map of the room and remembering all the objects in the room.Thanks to this, as well as the rest of the set of sensors, the Okami U100 Laser robot vacuum cleaner is well oriented in space. You can learn more about all the features of this robotic vacuum cleaner in our article.

iClebo O5

The iClebo O5 Robot Vacuum Cleaner is equipped with a powerful brushless motor that delivers high suction power. The robot perfectly copes with cleaning all types of hard surfaces, as well as carpets and carpets (pile length should not exceed 3 cm). Also, the iClebo O5 robot vacuum cleaner is a suitable option for cleaning long hair and pet hair, as it is equipped with a wide silicone main brush that does not wrap around the collected litter. But do not be afraid, it is easy and convenient to clean it, so servicing the device will take you a minimum of time and effort. Read more about this model in our material.

360 S7

The 360 ​​S7 Turbo Brush handles more “serious” dirt, cleaning wool and hair, as well as cleaning carpets. You can learn more about the 360 ​​S7 robot vacuum cleaner in our article. In the meantime, we recommend that you watch a video review of this device.

GUTREND ECHO 520

We list for you the operating modes of Gutrend 520:

• Combined. This is when dry and wet cleaning are carried out simultaneously;
• Intellectual. The vacuum cleaner builds a map of the room, while choosing the optimal trajectory and route;
• Zone restriction. The allocation of zones is possible in two ways: by magnetic tape and in a mobile application for a smartphone;
• Local. The map marks certain areas in the room that the vacuum cleaner must clean;
• Scheduled.Cleaning according to the schedule is possible both at the time of work and on the days of the week;

Hobot Legee-688: the best floor cleaning robot

If you need a robot primarily for wet cleaning / washing the floor, we recommend that you consider the Hobot Legee-688. This is a floor cleaner that combines a robot vacuum cleaner (suction power 2100 Pa) and a robot floor polisher. Ideal for cleaning hard floors such as laminate, parquet and tiles. Due to micro-droplet spraying of liquid on the surface during the cleaning process, and mobile platforms at the bottom of the robot, it is able to wash dried stains and dirt. The device does not wet the rag from above by gravity from the water tank, and, accordingly, does not wash away the dirt from the napkins. It sprays liquid onto the floor surface, dissolving dirt and stains beforehand, and collects dirty water with napkins. This cleaning technology makes mopping more efficient. With its 'D' shaped body and larger side brush, the floor cleaning robot is effective in cleaning corners and along walls.

Hobot Legee-688

The Legee 688 has excellent navigation and orientation in space, it builds a map of the premises during the cleaning process and is able to clean up to 150 sq.m. in economy mode, on a single charge. It is controlled from a smartphone and has 8 cleaning modes (including scheduled cleaning). Reviews about the model are mostly positive, buyers praise the high quality of cleaning.

Xiaomi Mijia LDS Vacuum Cleaner: the best in the middle price segment

If you are ready to spend about 25 thousand on the purchase of a robot vacuum cleaner

rubles, we advise you to pay attention to Xiaomi Mijia LDS Vacuum Cleaner.Now it is recommended and praised by many buyers, because

Roborock S50 costs from 30 to 32 thousand rubles, and this model is much cheaper despite the fact that there is a lidar for navigation, electronic water supply adjustment and a Y-shaped movement pattern in floor washing mode. In addition, the suction power reaches 2100 Pa, and the container is installed combined for dry and wet cleaning.

Mijia LDS Vacuum Cleaner

The only problem is that Xiaomi Mijia LDS Vacuum Cleaner is for the Chinese market, so there may be slight connection problems (you need to pay attention to the correct connection). And so, in general, a robot vacuum cleaner is cheaper than analogues and cleans at a very high level

There are a lot of reviews and they are mostly positive, so we definitely recommend to buy!

Xiaomi Mijia 1C: the best option for price and quality

Xiaomi Mijia 1C

The reason for this is the presence of a camera for navigation, building a map of the room, control via the application, high suction power, electronic adjustment of the degree of wetting of the napkin and an installed central brush. All this makes Xiaomi Mijia Sweeping Vacuum Cleaner 1C the best robot vacuum cleaner with good navigation and wet cleaning with a budget of about 15-17 thousand rubles (average price for Aliexpress).

We also tested this robot vacuum cleaner and have no complaints about the quality of cleaning and functionality. Everything is at a high level. Video review:

Reliable but expensive iRobot (USA)

In the first place is one of the most famous companies that specializes in the production of household robotic vacuum cleaners. This is, of course, the iRobot company, which entered the market with its first robot vacuum cleaner back in 2002.For a long time iRobot was the leader in sales both in Russia and abroad. The main features of this brand are: high quality of materials and assembly of robots, the introduction of advanced technologies, as well as the availability of a guarantee and service.

It should be noted the good quality of cleaning robotic vacuum cleaners iRobot. There is only one drawback, but a significant one - iRobot robots cost from 17 to 110 thousand rubles. Moreover, models with advanced functionality and accurate navigation cost from 35 thousand rubles. Due to such a high cost, iRobot has been losing the fight lately. competitors have learned to produce no less efficient robotic vacuum cleaners for a more adequate price.

The iRobot lineup includes three lines of robots:

• Roomba - this series is best suited for dry cleaning.
• Scooba is designed for users whose priority is wet cleaning, in 2020 this series has already been discontinued.
• Braava refers to models of floor polishing robots used on smooth surfaces.

Types of robotic vacuum cleaners

The robot vacuum cleaner is a household electronic device. Its direct purpose is to clean the room. The prefix "robot" appeared due to the fact that the device works independently.

With the help of the program, the technician coordinates the trajectory of movement and controls his work. Compared to a conventional vacuum cleaner, the suction power of an automated device is lower. The main function is to eliminate dust and debris on the floor. Suitable for daily cleaning.

An automated device helps to maintain cleanliness, but cannot fully replace a standard vacuum cleaner or mop.The device is successfully used in houses and apartments where small children and animals live, and there is not enough time for daily cleaning.

The choice of an automated device depends on its purpose.

Robot vacuum cleaners are divided into three types:

• for dry cleaning;
• for wet cleaning;
• mixed cleaning.

Robot vacuum cleaners for dry cleaning

The robot vacuum cleaner for dry cleaning works like an electric broom. An action defines a simple type of control. On the market, the device is presented in a wide range of products at reasonable prices.

The device is able to collect dust, debris, animal hair from hard surfaces: laminate, tiles, parquet. Handles short pile carpets

When choosing a model of a "smart" vacuum cleaner, pay attention to the equipment and working area

Robot vacuum cleaners for wet cleaning

Devices for wet cleaning, according to the principle of operation, are similar to the first option. The difference is that in addition to collecting dust, the device washes the floors. The composition includes containers for clean and dirty water.

The disadvantages of this are considered: the impossibility of cleaning carpets and before work you need to carry out independent dry cleaning.

mixed cleaning

Robot vacuum cleaners with mixed cleaning are indispensable helpers in a house or apartment. Manual labor is excluded, the device independently copes with all cleaning tasks.

Braava 380T / 380

The main differences between the Braava 380T / 380 and the younger model Braava 320 are a more capacious battery, a special charging base that reduces the charging time of the robot to two hours, and the presence of a mount with a tank for continuous water supply to the cleaning cloth.Due to the square shape of the robot, the relative simplicity of the design, the absence of many mechanisms and parts that are in robotic vacuum cleaners (movable brushes, suction system, containers, filters), the reliability of cleaning is greatly increased. Also, the simplification of the design entails significant savings on replaceable elements and components. Controlling the robot is extremely simple - just press the power button and select the desired cleaning mode (wet or dry), and the robot will immediately start working.

iRobot Roomba 698

Well, our rating of robot vacuum cleaners up to 20 thousand rubles is closed by the Roomba 698 model from the world famous company iRobot. The 600th series is the youngest in the manufacturer's line. This robot costs about 17 thousand rubles.

Roomba 698

Of the characteristics and functions, it is important to highlight:

• Navigation based on ultrasonic and infrared sensors.
• Dry cleaning only.
• Smartphone control and voice assistants.
• Li-Ion battery, 1800 mAh.
• Operating time up to 60 min.
• Dust collector with a volume of 600 ml.

iRobot Roomba 698 randomly moves around the room, so it can effectively clean areas of about 40-60 sq.m. The quality is above average, but the equipment and functionality are scarce. Not the best value for your money if you're looking for advanced features. However, if you have a small area of ​​​​housing and are only interested in dry cleaning, you can consider this option.

Finally, we recommend watching the video version of the rating for the first half of the year:

The presented TOP-5 participants, as well as an overview of the characteristics of each model, will help you decide which robot vacuum cleaner to choose up to 20,000 rubles.We hope you enjoyed our 2020 independent rating!

Useful on the topic:

• Which is better: iRobot or iClebo
• How to choose a robot vacuum cleaner for home
• Which is better: a regular vacuum cleaner or a robot vacuum cleaner

Genio Deluxe 480

Second place goes to Genio Deluxe 480. This robot vacuum cleaner is equipped with a gyroscope for navigation. Despite the fact that it does not have cartography, the robot is able to efficiently clean on an area of ​​​​about 80 sq.m. Russia.

Genio Deluxe 480

This is a budget no-frills robot vacuum cleaner that cleans well. Features of the model: gyroscope for navigation, dry and wet cleaning, control from the remote control, operating time up to 2 hours, dust collector volume 500 ml, water tank volume 300 ml.

The price is about 15 thousand rubles. Genio Deluxe 480 successfully passed our tests, showing good cleaning performance on hard floors. Thanks to the installed turbo brush, it will also be able to clean low-pile carpets, removing not only hair, but also pet hair.

Video review and cleaning test:

Advanced and reliable Ecovacs (China)

In fourth place is the Chinese company ECOVACS ROBOTICS, which specializes in the production of household robotic vacuum cleaners and window cleaners. This is one of the few companies from China that produces really high-quality robot vacuum cleaners, introducing advanced technologies and all the necessary functionality. In the line of the company Ecovax there are both budget models, costing about 15 thousand rubles.rubles, and expensive flagships with accurate navigation and smart stuffing. For such robots, you will have to pay about 50-60 thousand rubles.

By the way, Ecovacs robot vacuum cleaners have been produced since 2006, so this manufacturer has accumulated many years of experience in this segment. As in the situation with the top three: the reviews are positive, the build quality is high, there are no complaints about cleaning.

Which iRobot is better to choose

As you can see, prices vary greatly and therefore it will be difficult to make a choice. We can only give a few recommendations from ourselves, perhaps they will help you:

We also recommend watching a video comparing 2 popular Airobot models:

This concludes the comparison of iRobot robot vacuum cleaners of all series. Now you know how the models differ from each other and which Airobot is better to choose!

Unique floor and window cleaners Hobot (Taiwan)

The bronze medalist of our rating is the Hobot company from Taiwan, the company got its name from the abbreviation of the English words HOme roBOT. They were founded in 2010.

This manufacturer specializes not only in robot vacuum cleaners, but also in window cleaners. Products are distinguished by unique design features that are not available in analogues.For example, Hobot robot vacuum cleaners for the first time combined a robot vacuum cleaner and floor polisher into one device, napkins are driven to rub the floors like human hand movements, only with a greater frequency, equipped with a suction hole, and nozzles for wetting the floor. Thanks to this design, Khobot robots very efficiently wipe hard floor coverings from dirt and wash the floor, in fact, they are called floor cleaners.

If we talk about window cleaners, then the flagships are equipped with a unique water tank with a spray. Due to which the robot moistens the surface before driving, which helps to better wipe off dirt

With all this, it is important to note the good build quality of Hobot robots and the best price. Robot vacuum cleaners cost from 23 to 32 thousand

rubles, while window cleaners cost from 15 to 25 thousand rubles. In general, Hobot products have positive reviews on the network, and our acquaintance with this manufacturer did not leave negative impressions.

Conclusions and useful video on the topic

Useful recommendations for choosing robotic vacuum cleaners from the happy owner of one of the representatives of this kind of equipment:

After buying a robot vacuum cleaner, you no longer have to set aside time for cleaning. A smart assistant will do all the work on its own. In order for the equipment to serve for a long time and properly, it is necessary to periodically arrange maintenance for it and release the filled dust collector in time.

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