Polaris robot vacuum cleaners: rating of the best models, reviews + tips before buying

cleaning process

Now we will directly consider the principle of cleaning a robot vacuum cleaner. Its main duty is to remove debris and dirt that comes across its path. When working, the principle of operation of any model does not differ much from each other and there is no such diversity as in the navigation system. The principle of dry garbage collection is as follows: a brush or 2 brushes, which are located on the sides, when moving, sweep away all the dust, wool, hair and dirt that are in the corners, under furniture or near the baseboards to the central brush.

Just the main (or central) brush plays a major role in the operation of the apparatus. Due to the fleecy structure, it is able to collect not only dust and dirt, but also hair and wool. Many people assume that the cleaning of various particles occurs due to the engine, which sucks up all the dirt. But this is a delusion. The brush removes all dirt in the bin.It plays the role of a broom and after the garbage has got into the bin, it is pressed there due to the air flow in the dust bin. After that, the air from the engine enters through the filters, which are located in the garbage bin, to the outside. The purity of the blown air depends on how high-quality the filter is.

However, there are some nuances in the design and configuration of the device, depending on the manufacturer. These nuances include:

1. Basic brushes, their number and types. As a rule, it is one, but sometimes there are two, as in iRobot robot vacuum cleaners. The principle of operation is as follows: when the brushes rotate towards each other, the tufted one collects wool and various contaminants, and the rubber one collects larger debris (sand or crumbs). There are models that have only one rubber or fluffy brush.
2. Side brushes and their number. For faster cleaning, some models have another side brush, which is installed to the left of the appliance. There is an opinion that two brushes do worse than one, because. throwing rubbish towards each other. We think 2 side brushes do a better job.
3. Filters, their varieties. A robot vacuum cleaner can have both simple filters, which are napkins, and multilayer HEPA filters. The latter filters are preferred by people who are allergic to dust.
4. container and engine power. The volume of the container varies between 0.25 and 1 liter, and the power is from 15 to 65 watts.

It should be noted that the robot vacuum cleaner will work better due to the main brush and suction power

Therefore, when buying, first of all, you should pay attention to these two factors.At the same time, if you need a robot vacuum cleaner for wool cleaning or carpet cleaning, there must be a center brush

For cleaning smooth floors, it is better to have a suction port without a turbo brush.

The operation of a robotic vacuum cleaner is clearly shown in the video review:

If we talk about wet cleaning, the principle of operation in this case is that, first of all, the washing robot collects all dust and debris from the floor (1), after which liquid is sprayed from a special water tank (2) and the floor covering is rubbed with a brush ( 3). final stage cleaning robot vacuum cleaner - removal of dirty water from the floor with a scraper and suction into the tank (4). Using a washing robot vacuum cleaner for cleaning carpets, laminate and parquet is not rational and is not recommended by manufacturers.

For more information on how the washing robot works, see the video:

There is also a combined robot vacuum cleaner with dry and wet cleaning. The principle of operation of the device is that smooth surfaces are cleaned with a microfiber cloth (attached to the body from below), and carpets are cleaned with main brushes or a turbo brush.

Only in this case, dry cleaning is performed first (the robot goes through the entire available surface), after that you install a wet cleaning unit with a cloth, moisten it (or draw water into the tank) and start the robot. During wet cleaning, you need to limit the robot from getting on carpets and wooden floors, if you do not want to spoil them. To do this, install a virtual wall, beacons or magnetic tape in the right places. In new models, you can limit the cleaning area on the map right in the application.

TOP-5 budget robots with Ali

Coredy R300

Let's start with the Coredy R300.This robot vacuum cleaner costs about 10-13 thousand rubles. It is equipped with two side brushes and a suction port in the center. Therefore, it is best suited for cleaning on hard floors. The suction power reaches 1400 Pa, the height of the body is only 7.5 cm, the volume of the dust container is 300 ml.

Coredy R300

In principle, for standard conditions, the characteristics are quite good. Advanced navigation in the robot is not provided, which is directly related to the price. The robot moves randomly around the room. But there is a charging base, which the Coredy R300 automatically calls in after the cleaning cycle. In addition to all this, you can control the robot vacuum cleaner from the remote control, you can set up scheduled cleaning and choose one of 3 operating modes. Sometimes this robot vacuum cleaner has good Aliexpress discounts. Up to 10 thousand rubles, the option is not bad, but not the best.

ILIFE V7s Plus

But this option is more interesting. It also costs about 12 thousand rubles. ILIFE V7s Plus is one of the most popular robot vacuum cleaners on Aliexpress. If you believe the statistics of the site, it was ordered over 12 thousand times. At the same time, the network has a lot of positive reviews about the model.

ILIFE V7s Plus

In short, this robot is suitable for dry and wet cleaning, it cleans with a turbo brush and one side brush, there is no precise navigation. The 300 ml dust container can be changed to a 300 ml water tank if needed. ILIFE V7s Plus is able to work up to 2 hours on a single charge, controlled from the remote control, while being able to automatically charge on the base. The suction power is small, about 600 Pa. The color captivates, especially if you choose a robot vacuum cleaner for a girl as a gift.

Fmart E-R550W

The next participant in our rating will be even more interesting for you. This is Fmart E-R550W(S), which costs about 11 thousand rubles on Aliexpress. The manufacturer for this money offers a robot vacuum cleaner with Wi-Fi control via an application, a suction power of 1200 Pa and a dry and wet cleaning function.

Fmart E-R550W

There is automatic charging on the base and voice control. The robot can work up to 2 hours on a single battery charge. The volume of the dust container is 350 ml, the water tank holds up to 150 ml of liquid. Unlike iLife this robot vacuum cleaner can vacuum and mop the floor at the same time. For your money, an excellent option if you are looking for a budget robot vacuum cleaner from Aliexpress.

iLife V55 Pro

But this model can already be safely recommended for purchase as an effective robot vacuum cleaner in the budget segment. The thing is that it is equipped with a gyroscope for navigation, so it cleans with a snake without missing uncleaned areas. In addition, iLife V55 Pro can wipe the floor with a napkin, is controlled from the remote control and charges automatically at the base. The average price is about 12-13 thousand rubles, but during Black Friday this model will cost a record low - only 8500 rubles in the Tmall store.

iLife V55 Pro

Of the characteristics it is important to highlight:

• Operating time up to 120 min.
• Dust bag 300 ml.
• The volume of the water tank is 180 ml.
• Cleaning area up to 80 sq.m.
• Suction power up to 1000 Pa.

We personally tested this robot vacuum cleaner and made sure that it fully justifies its money, so we definitely recommend it for purchase, especially during the sale season for a ridiculous price.

XIAOMI MIJIA Mi G1

Well, the best budget robot vacuum cleaner from Aliexpress in 2020 is a new one. XIAOMI MIJIA Mi G1. The robot costs about 11-13 thousand rubles.In the best Xiaomi tradition, it is controlled via a mobile application, charges automatically at the base and is equipped with an efficient bristle-petal brush in the center. There is one nice innovation: this model is equipped with two side brushes, and not one, like all other Xiaomi robot vacuum cleaners.

XIAOMI MIJIA Mi G1

Of the characteristics of the G1, it is important to highlight the suction power up to 2200 Pa, the cleaning area up to 100 sq.m. and time work up to 90 min

The robot has a 600 ml dust collector and a 200 ml water tank. There is an electronic adjustment of the suction power and the degree of wetting of the napkin. XIAOMI MIJIA Mi G1 does a good job of cleaning both carpets and smooth floors. The model really deserves attention and showed itself perfectly, as for the budget segment.

Models 2 in 1: dry and wet cleaning

iBoto Aqua V720GW black is a reliable device that can be controlled from a smartphone. Has 6 operating modes.

Cost: 17,999 rubles.

Pros:

• quiet;
• the function of building a map of the premises;
• completely autonomous;
• does not get stuck under sofas and bypasses the legs;
• he finds the base for charging;
• put things in order in 5 hours;
• Great for picking up trash and mopping floors.

Minuses:

not found.

Mamibot EXVAC660 gray - has a fine filter. There are 5 operating modes.

Cost: 19 999 rubles.

Pros:

• handles up to 200 sq. m;
• after cleaning the premises, he finds the base himself;
• high suction power;
• large volume of the container;
• the presence of a turbo brush;
• building a map of the premises;
• low noise level;
• work through a mobile application.

Minuses:

• hangs on medium pile carpets;
• there is no Russian language in the database;
• when wet cleaning wipes the floors, does not wash;
• "freezing" of the application.

Philips FC8796/01 SmartPro Easy is a touch control model. Cleans up in 115 minutes. Gives an audible signal in case of a jam.

Cost: 22 990 rubles.

Pros:

• one button start;
• easy-to-clean dust collector;
• placed under furniture;
• three-stage water purification system;
• adapts the cleaning mode to specific conditions;
• scheduling for 24 hours.

Minuses:

• you have to help the vacuum cleaner when it gets stuck;
• The same place can be cleaned several times.

xRobot X5S is a bright specimen, capable of vacuuming high-pile carpets. Delayed start provided. Self-diagnosis of faults.

Cost: 14,590 rubles.

Pros:

• separate water tank;
• large container for collected garbage;
• well oriented in space;
• combines functionality and reasonable price;
• powerful.

Minuses:

if it gets stuck, it starts beeping loudly.

Redmond RV-R310 is a device with aquafilter. Functions of delay start, drawing up a plan of the room and creating a cleaning schedule.

Cost: 14 990 rubles.

Pros:

• functional;
• effectively cleans corners;
• quiet;
• Handles fine debris and dust very well.

Minuses:

sometimes confused with the trajectory of movement.

Hyundai H-VCRQ70 white/purple - a bright example at an affordable price. Cleans up in 100 minutes.

Cost: 14 350 rubles.

Pros:

• qualitatively removes dirt and dust;
• touchscreen;
• affordable price;
• climbs under beds and wardrobes without getting stuck under them;
• cleaning function at a set time;
• when discharged, it charges itself and starts from the place where it left off.

Minuses:

• quite noisy;
• does not climb onto the carpet and low thresholds;
• too bright blue light.

Clever&Clean AQUA-Series 03 black - the robot builds a map of the room, plots the best route and remembers the location of obstacles. Can be controlled from the panel on the case, using the remote control and the C&C AQUA-S app.

Cost: 21,899 rubles.

Pros:

• copes well with dust and pollution;
• not noisy;
• finds the base well;
• no problems installing the application;
• overcomes thresholds of 1.5 cm;
• doesn't hit the legs.

Minuses:

can ruin the wire from charging the phone: it will suck and bend.

Ecovacs Deebot 605 (D03G.02) - functional and quiet. When stuck, beeps.

Cost: 19 990 rubles.

Pros:

• three cleaning modes;
• effective;
• powerful suction power;
• Ideal for cleaning floors
• the charge is enough for almost 2 hours;
• cleans carpets very well
• affordable and simple application.

Minuses:

rarely, but stumbles upon obstacles.

Weissgauff Robowash, white - you can schedule cleaning in advance.

Cost: 16,999 rubles.

Pros:

• interaction with the application on the phone;
• many cleaning options;
• charge duration;
• large container for water;
• ease of setup before use;
• remote launch through the application;
• efficiency.

Minuses:

can bury himself in a corner and hang, you have to help.

8 devices from 12,000 to 86,000 rubles

During our face-to-face test, robots from all price categories came together: from the inexpensive (about 12,000 rubles) Dirt Devil Spider 2.0 to the Dyson 360 Eye worth 86,000 rubles. Each device was assigned the same tasks. To do this, we scattered 200 grams of quartz sand in our test room. The robots were asked to extract an additional 20 grams from the corners. During this test, the robots performed the task at full power.In addition, the tested devices had to remove the pressed wool fibers from the carpet and overcome the "obstacle course".

Good vacuum cleaners approach dirt systematically, models with chaotic movement “meet” dirt by accident.

In doing so, we challenge candidates with day-to-day challenges: How high can door sills be? How does the robot deal with scattered Lego bricks or clothing items? We tested whether the cleaning robots slide over the cable or knock the laptop off the table. And the last, but not least, parameter: will the robot get lost in the “forest” of chair legs or will it easily find a way out of it? Ease of use, along with navigation and suction power, is also one of the important conditions. These also include, for example, a display with clear text or a docking station.

Self-contained cleaners are designed for use in large rooms. Particularly on hard floors or short pile carpets. What they lack in pure suction power due to the lack of power from the outlet, they make up for in consistency. Even inexpensive devices are equipped with a docking station, navigation systems and time programming. Thanks to this, the little helper can carry out his daily tasks, freeing up floors from everyday dirt and dust clods and thus ensuring their cleanliness.

The best robot vacuum cleaners with advanced features

Cost: about 30,000 rubles

This model is quite fresh and interesting, first of all, with the voice control function through the station with the assistant Alice, which is part of the Yandex Smart Home ecosystem. At the same time, from the point of view of the movement algorithm, this device does not have much variety - just in a spiral.Despite the very high price, it can only perform dry cleaning. But on the other hand, he knows how to map the premises and after some training, cleaning takes less and less time.

Users note that the robot has a nice design, quiet operation, but the battery only lasts for one room - about 60 minutes of work. The dust container holds only 300 ml. The kit includes a remote control, but you can also program the device from your smartphone via Wi-Fi.

iCLEBO O5 WiFi Robot Vacuum Cleaner

Cost: about 35,000 rubles

In our ranking of robotic vacuum cleaners, this is the most advanced and most expensive model (although, of course, there are vacuum cleaners that are much more expensive). iCLEBO O5 is interesting in that it has incorporated all the best qualities of all models on the market, including a large capacity dust collector - 600 ml, a capacious battery of 5200 mAh, which allows you to perform long-term cleaning without technical stops. At the same time, it has 35 different sensors, which ensures fast and accurate movement in space, in addition, there is a function of building a map of rooms, which speeds up the cleaning process.

The robot is programmed both from the built-in display and from the remote control or via a smartphone. You can set the movement in a spiral, zigzag, or along a wall. From the complaints of users, it can be noted that the device does not always enter the specified cleaning zones and can ignore the forbidden red lines.

Choosing a robot vacuum cleaner: what to look for when buying a home assistant

Comparison table of robot vacuum cleaners

Model	Price	Cleaning type	Noise level	Battery	Working hours	Container	Rating
NeatoBotvac Connected	54000	dry	63 dB	Li-Ion 4200 mAh	180 min	0.7 l	5,0
iRobot Roomba 676	16600	dry	58 dB	Li-Ion 1800 mAh	60 min	0.6 l	5,0
Genio Deluxe 500	16590	dry, wet	50 dB	Li-Ion 2600 mAh	120 min	0.6 l	5,0
Xiaomi Mi Robot Vacuum Cleaner	18400	dry	60 dB	Li-Ion 5200mAh	150 min	0,42	4,9
Clever&Clean Z10 III LPower	17100	Dry, with the possibility of wet wiping	55 dB	Li-Ion 2200 mAh	100 min	0.45 l	4,8
iLife V55	9790	dry, wet	68 dB	Li-Ion 2600 mAh	100 min	0.3 l	4,7
iRobot Roomba 980	48000	dry	36 dB	Li-Ion	120 min	1 l	4,6
AGAiT EC01	9290	dry	60 dB	Ni-MH 2500 mAh	80 min	0.3 l	4,6
Samsung Powerbot VR20H9050U	40000	dry	76 dB	Li-Ion	60 min	0.7 l	4,5
Polaris PVCR 0726W	16500	dry, wet	60 dB	Li-Ion 2600 mAh	200 min	0.5 l	4,5
Clever&Clean 004 M-Series	6990	dry	50 dB	Ni-MH 850 mAh	40 minutes	0.2 l	4,4
Philips FC 8776 Smart Pro Compact	18190	dry	58 dB	Li-Ion 2800 mAh	130 min	0.3 l	4,0

Xiaomi Roborock S5 Max: premium segment and advanced features

But this one robot vacuum cleaner only a favorite of a fairly large proportion of buyers, but also our personal favorite. For 37-40 thousand rubles, it has everything to keep the house clean, even on large areas. The Roborock S5 Max is equipped with a lidar, while the water tank and dust collector are installed at the same time. There is an electronic adjustment of the water supply, zoning of the room into rooms, saving several cleaning plans, and at the same time the dust collector holds up to 460 ml of dry garbage, and the water tank 280 ml. In addition, carpets can be protected from getting wet by setting separate restricted areas for the robot in the application. There are many good reviews about the high quality cleaning and accurate navigation.

Roborock S5 Max

We also made sure that Roborock S5 Max cleans well after a detailed video review and test.For such a price, only a few analogues can compete in terms of functionality and quality of cleaning.

Our video review:

Which brand of robot vacuum cleaner is better to choose

The leader of this market can be called iRobot and Panda, which specialize specifically in the creation of robotic cleaning equipment for the home. Their products are modern and recognized as the best in functionality, convenience and practicality. Of the other companies, it is worth noting:

Polaris is an international manufacturer of small household appliances for the home, among which vacuum cleaners, including robotic ones, occupy not the last place. There are more than 7 such positions in its assortment, and it is constantly replenished. Together with their purchase, the company guarantees repairs in case of a device breakdown.

Kitfort is a Russian company based in St. Petersburg, which surprises with high quality products and pleasant prices, which has the lowest prices on the market. There are models for wet and / or dry cleaning. They work on the basis of special algorithms, make their own decisions about overcoming obstacles and almost completely replace human participation.

Philips - The Dutch company is not yet a specialist in the production of robotic household appliances, but has already taken successful steps in this direction. She owns the development of several successful models with multi-stage air purification filtration, 4 operating modes and reduced weight (up to 2 kg).

BBK Electronics is China's second largest home appliance manufacturer in terms of size and volume, and has not yet been very successful in robotic vacuum cleaners.In its line there are only a few automated models with simple controls, smart operation algorithm and intelligent filling.

Xiaomi - most buyers associate the company with mobile phones, but it produces, in particular, several models of powerful robotic devices for cleaning the house. They accurately track their location and adjust accordingly.

iCLEBO - the company offers the latest technology implemented in three robotic cleaners

In them, she paid attention to overcoming low thresholds, avoiding obstacles on the way and multifunctionality - suction of dust and wool, washing and polishing the floor.

Rating of the best vacuum cleaners for the home according to customer reviews