Rating of the best robot vacuum cleaners according to expert reviews

Review of the best according to the editorial board. On the selection criteria. This material is subjective and does not constitute advertising and does not serve as a purchase guide. Before buying, you need to consult with a specialist.

In modern homes, you can increasingly find robotic vacuum cleaners of various models. This is not only a tribute to fashion, but also a very real way to reduce the number of cleaning. The compact devices work in automatic mode, removing small debris, pet hair and dust. Thanks to this, the floors in the house will remain clean for a long time.

Buyers can choose from a variety of models that differ in characteristics, appearance, dimensions and other features. Today, even budget models that can cope with basic cleaning tasks can be found on sale.

Top manufacturers of robot vacuum cleaners

Robot vacuum cleaners are a relatively new type of household appliance on the market and their popularity is growing every year. Many housewives are beginning to understand that this is not a toy or entertainment, but a very real assistant in house cleaning. The specificity of this segment leads to the fact that not many companies present their products on the market. But they have already managed to recommend themselves well and receive a lot of positive feedback from ordinary consumers.

IRobot

The American company iRobot has always specialized in the creation of robotic mechanisms, including creating complex robots for military purposes. Today, much attention in the company's activities is paid to the production of household robotic vacuum cleaners, which have won great popularity around the world. The main advantage is the use of innovative technologies and materials. The company opens its own service centers in Russia, so our compatriots receive all the necessary support.

Clever & Clean

The Clever & Clean company today is actively engaged in the development and production of its own units for cleaning premises. The main advantage is the combination of relatively low cost and high-quality cleaning. The brand's products are now supplied to many countries of the world, including Russia. In our country, they undergo a mandatory certification procedure.

Neato robotics

Neato Robotics is another native of the famous Silicon Valley in the United States. When developing robotic vacuum cleaners, modern achievements and innovations are used – laser rangefinders, an improved navigation system, modernized electric motors. The robotic part remains at its best, and with the release of new models of vacuum cleaners, the company also improves the quality of the cleaning itself.

Rating of the best robotic vacuum cleaners

Nomination	a place	Name of product	price
The best premium robot vacuum cleaners	1	IRobot Roomba 980	RUB 41 600
	2	Miele SJQL0 Scout RX1	RUB 31,599
	3	Neato botvac d85	RUB 37,990
The best mid-range robotic vacuum cleaners	1	Xiaomi Mi Robot Vacuum Cleaner	RUB 17,950
	2	IRobot Roomba 616	RUB 17,950
	3	Clever & Clean AQUA Series 01	RUB 17,990
The best budget-class robotic vacuum cleaners	1	Panda X500 Pet Series	11 470 rub.
	2	Kitfort KT-503	RUB 12,990
	3	Clever & Clean 004 M-Series	RUB 7,990

Rating of the best premium robot vacuum cleaners

IRobot Roomba 980

Rating: 4.9

The iRobot Roomba 980 vacuum cleaner is one of the best robotic vacuum cleaners from a leading manufacturer for dry cleaning. It has small dimensions – diameter 35 cm, height 9 cm, weight 3.94 kg. It features voice and sound guidance and an efficient navigation system.

To limit the working area of ​​the robot vacuum cleaner, 2 virtual IR walls are used. There is a rubber bumper on the body to protect furniture from scratches. The robot is able to work autonomously for 2 hours, after which it leaves for the base. The control is carried out via Wi-Fi through a special application.

Advantages

• convenient programming – by timer and days of the week;

• ease of maintenance;

• easy control using a smartphone;

• high quality cleaning of any floor coverings;

• low noise level – 60 dB;

disadvantages

• high cost for a robotic assistant.

Miele SJQL0 Scout RX1

Rating: 4.8

The functional robot vacuum cleaner Miele SJQL0 Scout RX1 is designed for cleaning dust and small debris from laminate, linoleum, carpets with a pile of up to 2 cm. An intelligent navigation system and a bumper housing prevent damage to furniture and eliminate dead zones ..

The capacity of the 2200 mAh battery is enough for 2 hours or 2 work cycles, while the robot always returns to the base on its own to charge. Height is 8.8 cm, diameter 35 cm, weight 2.87 kg. But it cannot be programmed on days of the week, so you have to turn it on every day.

Advantages

• low noise level – up to 60 dB;

• modes – full and fast cleaning;

• thoughtful movement algorithm, smart navigation;

• delayed start timer;

disadvantages

• you cannot program a schedule for a long period.

Neato botvac d85

Rating: 4.7

The Neato Botvac D85 robot vacuum cleaner belongs to the advanced models. The American manufacturer uses its own patented laser rangefinder navigation system. The device is heavier and taller than its counterparts – its weight is 4.1 kg, height is 10 cm.

The cleaning quality of the flooring is enhanced by vacuum filtration. The robot vacuum cleaner supports weekday programming. The battery life reaches 1.5 hours, thanks to the 3600 mAh battery capacity. The vacuum cleaner is designed for cleaning up to 150 sq.m.

Advantages

• programming by timer and days of the week;

• good passability of rapids and various obstacles;

• efficient navigation system;

• high-quality cleaning due to high power (up to 120 W) and side brushes;

disadvantages

• high price;

• small capacity of the garbage compartment – 0.7 liters.

The best mid-range robotic vacuum cleaners

Xiaomi Mi Robot Vacuum Cleaner

Rating: 4.8

The Chinese manufacturer offers many interesting 'smart' devices, including the Robot Vacuum Cleaner Xiaomi Mi. The internal filling is supplied by the Japanese company NIDEC, therefore it is of high quality.

5200mAh battery provides up to 3 hours of operation. The robot vacuum cleaner has a suction force of up to 1280 Pa. The height is 9.6 cm, and the diameter is 34.5 cm. The robot offers the necessary set of functions – control from a smartphone, limiting the zone with a magnetic tape, efficient navigation, programming a schedule and so on.

Advantages

• easy control using the application via Wi-Fi;

• cleaning timer and schedule programming;

• large battery capacity – 5200 mAh;

• efficient navigation;

disadvantages

• the dust collector consists of only one compartment;

• inconvenient cleaning procedure;

• lack of the Russian language;

IRobot Roomba 616

Rating: 4.7

The iRobot Roomba 616 robot vacuum cleaner is a model in the middle price segment from a well-known manufacturer. It is popular due to its good combination of price and quality. The vacuum cleaner is lightweight – only 2.1 kg, and the height is 9.5 cm. The battery life is 60 minutes, with a noise level of no more than 60 dB.

The navigation system allows you to choose the best driving routes. The robot is characterized by good maneuverability, suction power of 33 W. The robot vacuum cleaner can be recommended for those who keep animals at home because it picks up wool well.

Advantages

• various additional features, including air purification and wet cleaning;

• simple control from the remote control, programming cleaning by day;

• two different driving modes;

• UV lamp for disinfection;

disadvantages

• rapid water consumption, the likelihood of leakage;

• long-term charging at the base – more than 3 hours;

• small capacity of the dust collector – only 0.5 liters;

Clever & Clean AQUA Series 01

Rating: 4.6

The versatile Clever & Clean AQUA Series 01 robot vacuum cleaner is designed for both dry and wet cleaning. It provides effective waste collection even on carpets with pile up to 2 cm and more, wet cleaning is carried out with a moistened floor cloth on an area of ​​up to 70 sq. M.

The UV lamp disinfects the floor. Manufacturers have provided the function of programming by days of the week, the cycle of one cleaning reaches 3 hours. It finds the base on its own and charges in 90 minutes. The small height of 8.5 cm allows you to penetrate under furniture.

Advantages

• ease of control from the remote control;

• long battery life – up to 2 hours;

• easy cleaning;

• cyclone filter, 3 stages of filtration;

• cleaning programming by time and days of the week;

disadvantages

• there is no way to control from a smartphone.

Rating of the best budget-class robotic vacuum cleaners

Panda X500 Pet Series

Rating: 4.6

The inexpensive Panda X500 Pet Series robot vacuum cleaner from a Chinese manufacturer can become a complete home cleaning assistant. It has enough power up to 50W to draw in not only fine dust, but also sand and dirt. The battery capacity is average (2200 mAh), but it is enough for cleaning about 50 sq.m. at a time for 110 minutes.

Large tread wheels provide good flotation. A well-thought-out navigation system and an ergonomic shape (height 9 cm) allow the vacuum cleaner to penetrate even under sofas and furniture with legs. Control is carried out using the remote control, the noise level does not exceed 50 dB.

Advantages

• 50 W power provides good suction power;

• low noise level – no more than 50 dB;

• easy cleaning of the dust collector;

• suction power 50 W, high-quality cleaning even in hard-to-reach places;

• cleaning according to the timer and schedule for each day of the week;

disadvantages

• a medium-capacity battery that loses charge over time.

Kitfort KT-503

Rating: 4.5

The budget Kitfort KT-503 robot vacuum cleaner is available to a wide range of consumers. The vacuum cleaner copes well with cleaning fine dust and dirt, in one cycle of 1.5 hours. Its height is 9 cm, and its diameter is 34 cm. The weight is 3.5 kg, so it is quite maneuverable. The navigation system allows him to move in zigzags, in a spiral, along the walls, depending on one of 5 modes.

It is primarily recommended for smooth floor surfaces, as the 22 W suction power is not sufficient for long pile carpets. If necessary, he can carry out wet cleaning and disinfect the surface with UV radiation.

Advantages

• high build quality, compact size (diameter 34 cm, height 9 cm);

• disinfection with a UV lamp;

• remote control, timer cleaning, schedule programming for each day of the week;

• support for wet cleaning function;

disadvantages

• low suction power for cleaning carpets (22 W);

• passability is not enough to overcome obstacles and clean in hard-to-reach places;

• small capacity of the dust collector – no more than 0.3 liters;

Clever & Clean 004 M-Series

Rating: 4.5

The Clever & Clean 004 M-Series Robot Vacuum Cleaner is available at a low cost and still offers a good range of features. With a height of just 7.4 cm and a weight of 1.5 kg, you can access hard-to-reach places. High-quality assembly ensures long service life.

In stand-alone mode, the vacuum cleaner can work for 50 minutes, and the full charge time is about 4 hours, the battery capacity is 850 mAh. This is not the best ratio, but it is enough to keep the house clean. In addition, it must be manually charged.

Advantages

• power consumption no more than 25 W;

• ease of maintenance and operation;

• good maneuverability with a diameter of 27 cm and a height of 7.4 cm;

disadvantages

• short battery life – less than 1 hour;

• lack of a base for charging (must be set manually).

Which robot vacuum cleaner should you choose?

Robot vacuum cleaners have long ceased to be a newfangled toy and have turned into full-fledged helpers around the house. They help to maintain cleanliness without the daily manual cleaning, and this is their main advantage. In this regard, when choosing a vacuum cleaner for the home, it is better to focus on autonomy and ease of use, because this is often much more useful than additional functions.

The main characteristics that are of greatest importance include:

1. suction power;

2. size and shape;

3. dust collector capacity;

4. support for wet cleaning;

5. time of automatic operation.

But the efficiency of the navigation system and the ability to program the schedule should always be put first. If the robot vacuum cleaner is poorly oriented in space, then all its other advantages are nullified. In addition, the timer and the ability to set the schedule greatly simplify the work.

The leader among all models is the iRobot Roomba 980 and Neato Botvac D85, which are highly autonomous. But due to the high price, they are not available to everyone. The Miele SJQL0 Scout RX1 robot vacuum cleaner is cheaper, but you have to manually start cleaning every day.

Of the more affordable options, Xiaomi Mi Robot can be distinguished, which offers a good range of features, including schedule programming and Wi-Fi control. The iRobot Roomba 616 offers a good range of features, but when wet cleaning, you will have to regularly add water and prepare for possible leaks.

From budget models, we can recommend the Panda X500 Pet Series or Kitfort KT-503. This is a good option for those who want a robot assistant for little money. They do a pretty good job with regular floor coverings, but they shouldn't be difficult to clean.

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Attention! This rating is subjective and does not constitute an advertisement and does not serve as a purchase guide. Before buying, you need to consult with a specialist.

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