Robot vacuum cleaners Karcher: rating of popular models

LG R9MASTER

LG R9MASTER is an expensive robot vacuum cleaner for dry cleaning with high power suction (maximum up to 120 AW), a 3D camera and a laser sensor that allows you to identify its current location, avoid obstacles and avoid falling from stairs, as well as build an optimal cleaning scheme. Its 160° front camera captures room layout data and provides accurate navigation. Externally, the robot differs from the vast majority of robotic cleaners on the robotics market. However, its design is very similar to the other expensive Dyson 360 Eye robot vacuum cleaner: a similar high round body and a central brush across the entire width of the device.

LG R9MASTER

The LG R9MASTER is equipped with state-of-the-art navigation and mapping technology, a high-speed inverter motor, a capacious battery, a Power Drive Nozzle, five-level filtration, several smart cleaning programs and a number of other useful features. The average price of LG R9MASTER is about 80 thousand rubles.

Features of Karcher devices

The device can be used for cleaning residential premises, it is not intended for servicing production facilities, offices.

The buyer is offered several models of vacuum cleaner: RC 3000 and RC 4000. They will help to put in order both textile and hard surfaces. However, it is desirable that the pile of the carpet does not exceed 10 mm, up to a maximum of 20 mm.

Operating principle

The device consists of several main components:

• — Station. It is a base that charges the battery and collects dirt collected by the vacuum cleaner during cleaning in the dust bag.
• - Robot vacuum cleaner. A device that moves independently on a surface. The device receives energy from the built-in batteries.

The device receives a charge and independently moves around the room, collecting debris with special brushes.

The movement of the vacuum cleaner is monitored by the station and when the battery runs out, the device returns to the station for charging. While charging, the device dumps debris into a dust bag.

Technical specifics

There are 4 programs in the memory of Karcher vacuum cleaners. With the help of sensors, the device can determine the degree of contamination and independently adjust to the program. The speed of the vacuum cleaner is standard if normal cleaning is carried out, the device slows down if an area with an average degree of pollution comes across.In a heavily soiled area, the vacuum cleaner moves forward and backward and does it slowly. The vacuum cleaner carries out cleaning of persistent pollution until it copes with the task and moves along the “star” trajectory. After strong contamination is eliminated, the vacuum cleaner switches to normal mode on its own. If the vacuum cleaner cannot find the contaminated area on the surface, then the brushes stop working.

Thanks to optical sensors, the device independently protects itself from falling from landings. Signal indicators, depending on the color, signal how the vacuum cleaner works: red indicates a malfunction, for example, if the device is stuck somewhere. When choosing the duration of the device, it should be borne in mind that in 1 hour the vacuum cleaner can clean 15 square meters.

Choosing the Right Model

To choose a vacuum cleaner, you should evaluate a number of characteristics and functions, and take into account the following points: how accurate the navigation is, how long the battery lasts, suction power, the number of operating modes, whether the device can be programmed.

What is a robot vacuum cleaner

Robot Vacuum Cleaner Karcher

Robot vacuum cleaner - a box with a streamlined shape. A camera is installed on top of it. It captures everything that happens around and helps to build a route for movement. Thanks to its work, the robot independently finds the shortest path from the starting point to the finish line - the base for recharging the battery.

On the sides of the body is a bumper. It has infrared sensors. They help the device to see and avoid obstacles without touching them with their surface. There are mechanical sensors on the body. They are triggered when the vacuum cleaner hits an obstruction at an angle.In such a situation, the device changes direction, taking into account the specified movement algorithm.

A dust collector is installed inside the case. Wheels and brushes are fixed on the bottom panel, which capture an area equal to the area of ​​the product body in one pass and direct dust to the turbo brush. Its end is connected to the dust collector. The rubber scraper helps pick up large debris and crumbs. This design allows you to clean even smooth surfaces with high quality. Robotic vacuum cleaners are not suitable for cleaning high pile carpets.

The functionality of the device determines its technical potential:

• set and number of sensors;
• management features;
• the ability to program the device and determine the time of cleaning (its type).

The subtleties of choosing the right model

Robotic vacuum cleaners are rated on a range of features and additional features.

To begin with, you should take into account the following points:

• the quality of floor cleaning;
• navigation accuracy;
• battery life;
• the possibility of programming;
• the magnitude of the suction force;
• sound parameters created during cleaning;
• the number of operating modes of the device;
• the presence of a module for wet cleaning, etc.

Usually inexpensive models enjoy quite good popularity, but rarely justify high demands. Complaints are caused, first of all, by the low suction power, which reduces the efficiency of cleaning.

An important aspect worth a detailed study before a balanced purchase is the device's maneuverability, which provides freedom of movement on smooth and rough surfaces. It is desirable that the wheels have a sufficiently embossed tread

It is necessary to pay attention to the ability of the device to remove wool and hair.Some vacuum cleaners are good at this task, but their wheels and brushes get clogged quickly, and you have to often remove these elements for cleaning.

In this case, it is better to purchase a vacuum cleaner with Turbine Anti Tanglecapable of dealing with such a problem.

When choosing a cleaning device, you should pay attention to what types of surfaces it can work out and what obstacles it overcomes on its own.

A HEPA filter is usually installed to filter the air passing through the case. It is not washed, but cleaned of dust with a brush. About once every six months or a year, this element must be replaced.

The presence of an additional filter made of fabric is welcome. The cost and availability of replacement elements: brushes, wheels, nozzles, filters is an important point.

For expensive models, such an update can be expensive, but their consumables are usually more durable than budget devices. The possibility of wet cleaning is desirable, but not required. The nozzle for this is a microfiber cloth, which most often has to be moistened with your hands.

This option is not able to produce a good general cleaning. For it, you need a washing robot, the characteristics and functionality of which will be introduced by the article recommended by us.

Some models are equipped with a UV lamp for additional disinfection of surfaces. According to many buyers, this element is expensive and completely optional. Low noise is a highly desirable option, but even the best robots don't clean silently.

Two, three or four modes of operation are usually found in each such device. Usually this is standard cleaning, processing of baseboards and corners, as well as local cleaning of a specific area.

If you need a model that will run every day for a full week, you should clarify this point before buying, not all vacuum cleaners are equipped with this function. Robotic vacuum cleaners from Karcher can only be switched off or on. There is a function for choosing the duration of cleaning and a program for blocking the device in the parking lot until the next session

To limit the cleaning area, magnetic tapes or infrared beacons are used. The latter are considered more convenient to use. If there is no possibility of such a restriction, you will have to install some kind of barriers from improvised materials.

The volume of the dust container is usually calculated in such a way that it is filled during the operation of the battery. Some models clean the tank during recharging. In any case, do not allow the dust container to overflow, as this may adversely affect the operation of the vacuum cleaner.

According to reviews, this vacuum cleaner does an excellent job of removing hair and hair. A small amount of such contaminants can accumulate on the wheels and brushes. These elements are easily removed, so cleaning will not take much time.

Rating of the best models

RC4000

According to its technical indicators, this model differs from the previous vacuum cleaner in that it has cylindrical brushes. This feature made it possible to increase the speed of cleaning the floor covering. The manufacturer has also improved the navigation system, because of this, the device is less likely to get entangled in curtains and does not get into other situations when human assistance is required. Therefore, the RC 4000 in the popularity rating is on the line above the RC 3000.

RC 3

This is a new generation model with a double brush system.It allows for better cleaning and eliminates the possibility of dust streaks. The device can work up to four hours without recharging. During this period of time, it can collect garbage from a surface of up to 160 sq.m. The manufacturer added laser scanners to the already existing configuration of sensors. They made it possible to improve the control system, to almost completely eliminate the possibility of the device getting stuck under furniture.

Management is intuitive. You can turn the unit on and off, change the speed of the operating mode from the base or using a mobile application. It became easy to choose the time of cleaning, to program in advance its date and duration. You can also independently draw up a route for the movement of the vacuum cleaner.

RC3 Premium

This is the leader in the line of the German manufacturer. It has the same basic package as the RC 3. In addition, the manufacturer supplies an extended set of brushes and several sets of replacement filters. The presence of side brushes allows you to clean the corners of the room with high quality. This feature distinguishes the RC 3 Premium from other Karcher models.

In addition to infrared sensors for navigation, altitude and battery charge, bag fullness sensors and pollution sensors are installed. The device with a fully charged battery can work without interruption for two hours. Then he independently gets to the base and charges. If the battery charge was not enough for one cleaning, after recharging the device returns to the point where it was interrupted and completes the task without human intervention. During the recharging period, the vacuum cleaner is freed from accumulated dirt, so the volume of the dust collector (0.35 l), as practice shows, is quite enough to clean one apartment.

The best bag vacuum cleaners 2020-2021

3rd place: Samsung SC4140

A popular inexpensive model with a bagged dust collector. You can use both a “stationary” filter bag and cheap paper bags for a vacuum cleaner. Despite its simplicity, it has a fine filter with 5 filtration stages and two convenient nozzles in the kit: a standard brush and a 2-in-1 combined brush (crevice / dust).

The advantage of the model is a large radius of action (9.2 meters). The hose is free to rotate 360°. The vacuum cleaner is easy to use, but noisy and requires very careful replacement of bags so that the adapter does not break.

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Advantages:

• budget model: from 3,199 rubles;
• long range (over 9 m);
• decent suction power - Z20 W;
• volumetric dust collector (3 liters);
• 5 stages of filtration;
• ease of use;
• long power cord (6 m);
• cord winder;
• foot switch;
• dust bag full indicator;
• cheap consumables;
• power regulator on the case;
• storage space for nozzles on the body;
• compactness;
• light weight (3.76) kg.

Flaws:

• dust collector - bag;
• high noise level - 83 dB;
• high power consumption 1600 W.

2nd place: Thomas SmartTouch Style

SmartTouch Style proves that a powerful vacuum doesn't have to be noisy and heavy. The high cost for bag models is fully justified: the vacuum cleaner is suitable for cleaning large debris and removing dust from bookshelves. The manufacturer took care of a set of appropriate nozzles with turbo brushes and fine power adjustment in advance.

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Advantages:

• suction power 425 W;
• power consumption 2000 W
• low noise level (70 dB);
• two power regulators - on the body and handle;
• very long cord (10 meters);
• rubberized soft bumper;
• weight 4.7 kg;
• dust collector with a capacity of 3.5 liters with an odor absorber;
• HEPA 13 filter;
• cleaning radius 13 meters;
• 7 nozzles included (including for cleaning parquet, polished furniture and equipment).

Flaws:

replaceable dust collectors (in a set of 6 pieces).

1st place: Philips FC9174 Performer

An excellent price / quality ratio is what you should pay attention to this model. In relation to the middle price category, this vacuum cleaner has a lot of advantages that a powerful and useful device needs: HEPA 13 fine filter; suction power 500 watts; the presence of a turbo brush, 4-liter dust collector

A total of 4 brushes are included, including Tri-Active, mini - for furniture, crevice; turbo for carpets. The cleaning radius of this vacuum cleaner is 10 meters. Most users find this model powerful, durable and comfortable.

For this vacuum cleaner, you must purchase disposable bags.

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Advantages:

• optimal cost (from 9,500 rubles);
• fine filter (purifies the air by 99.95%);
• high suction power - 500 watts;
• cleaning radius - 10 meters;
• there is a turbo brush;
• long cord (7 meters);
• capacious dust collector (4 liters);
• equipment;
• foot switch;
• high-quality plastic;
• telescopic handle;
• dust bag full indication;
• there is a power regulator;
• soft bumper;
• self-winding cord.

Flaws:

• inconvenient to store brushes;
• the fastening of the brushes to the suction tube is rather weak;
• do not do without buying consumables;
• rigid corrugated hose;
• only dry cleaning;
• noisy (78 dB);
• heavy (6.3 kg);
• high power consumption of 2200 watts.

Results

So that the purchase does not bring disappointment, it is worth considering the features of a particular model and the entire class as a whole. You should not expect the power of cyclone vacuum cleaners from miniature robots and comfortable manual ones, high-quality air purification from bag vacuum cleaners, and effective washing models may be too heavy.

Updated: February 2020

* Please note that the article is for informational purposes and is not an advertisement for the presented products. The results of the compiled rating are subjective in nature of the authors of the article

Xiaomi Mi Robot Vacuum

Xiaomi Mi Robot Vacuum Robot Vacuum Cleaner

The robot vacuum cleaner from a well-known Chinese brand combines the appearance of iRobot and the technology of creating a room map, like robots from Neato.

This model is equipped with a Wi-Fi module that allows you to control the robot remotely.

The design of the vacuum cleaner provides one side and one combined petal-bristle turbo brush.

The disadvantage of this robot vacuum cleaner is the lack of official localization, so you can not even look for a Russified mobile application.

In addition, there are no certified service centers for these products, as a result of which the purchase of any components is a real problem.

The device program from Xiaomi has three operating modes - economical, standard and turbo.

The work process is built as follows: the vacuum cleaner starts cleaning from the perimeter of a small sector, after which it goes inside it. Having finished cleaning one, it moves on to cleaning the next sector.

The dust container of this robot vacuum cleaner is quite small, as it has only 0.3 liters, and also, like the Neato, there is no protective curtain to prevent spillage of debris.

The vacuum cleaner is equipped with 12 main sensors, which are usually installed on professional-level devices.

Electrolux PI91-5MBM

When considering the Electrolux PI91-5MBM, the first thing that catches your eye is its unusual triangular design with rounded corners, which allows you to especially carefully clean the corners and along the walls.

Electrolux PI91-5MBM

The robot vacuum cleaner is made of chocolate-colored plastic, pleasant beige, or traditional black. You can control the robot from anywhere in the world through the Pure i9 mobile app for your smartphone. Here you can make various settings, set a cleaning schedule for a convenient cleaning day and time, and view a map of the room. To be able to limit the cleaning area, the robot is equipped with a virtual wall. The average price of Electrolux PI91-5MBM in Russia is 60 thousand rubles.

The nature of the work of an automatic cleaner

The design of most models of such devices is very similar. The low body is equipped with one or more brushes, which are driven by a motor. Wheels are installed to move the device.

The debris captured by the brushes enters the dust collector, from where it just needs to be shaken out. The engine is powered by a battery. A station is provided for its charging, although this can be done directly if necessary.

An important part of such a vacuum cleaner is a set of sensors with which the device is oriented in space. Usually infrared sensors are used, although some models may also have ultrasonic devices. Sometimes a video camera works alongside them. The processor controls the actions of the vacuum cleaner and processes the information.

The Karcher vacuum cleaner is controlled using the buttons located on the top cover, the presence of a remote control is not provided by the manufacturer

If the robot is programmable, you can usually set the type and time of cleaning for the week. The vacuum cleaner starts from the charging station and methodically processes the surface, collecting debris and dust. Sensors prevent collisions with various obstacles, falling down stairs, etc.

At the end of the cleaning cycle, or when the battery is depleted, the vacuum cleaner returns to the station to recharge the battery. Some models provide for the continuation of cleaning after the battery is charged.

Robotic cleaners from Karcher are designed to tidy up rooms in apartments and private houses, they cannot be used in the maintenance of commercial and industrial facilities