The world of robot vacuum cleaners It is becoming more and more extensive: they no longer just sweep, now they also scrub or even clean themselves. Precisely for this reason we wanted to make a compilation with four models to recommend, currently available on the market, which highlights each one for a different quality: one for its low price, another for its scrubbing capacity, another for its self-cleaning superpower and finally the last one for its powerful mapping technology. There is to choose.
Robot vacuum cleaners, the kings of the home
What some time ago was a real whim for only a few, today has become almost another element of the home. We are talking, of course, about the robot vacuum cleaners that have ended up providing a service at home to those who many no longer want to resign. This type of equipment is responsible for vacuuming the entire house autonomously, without you doing anything, as many times as you want and when you decide.
usually you can choose the type of intensity when cleaning, it is possible to establish a weekly work schedule and you can even choose which areas you want to be cleaned and which not. The latter is thanks to the technologies of mapping of which this type of smart device enjoys, making a perfect x-ray of our house so that no corner is left uncleaned.
This popularization has also encouraged manufacturers to launch more models: if before there were a few brands that had certain proposals, now the range is tremendously large. So much so that you may have doubts about which is the best option to buy at this time. For this reason, we wanted to make a selection where we point out something especially remarkable in each one of them as well as the best and worst of each one, so that you have a better idea and can choose the one that best suits you.
4 robots worth buying
We leave you below four models from four different manufacturers of which we could highlight very different and interesting qualities in all cases. If you were looking for a robot vacuum, this is certainly a good starting point.
The one that cleans itself: iRobot Roomba i7+
We started big, with nasa less than iRobot. The good work of this American brand has been such that today many people do not say "I want to buy a robot vacuum cleaner" but directly say "I want to buy a roomba". Up to that point the firm has come to convince users, offering a tremendously wide catalog with all kinds of prices. But if you have to stay with a model, without a doubt that is the Roomba i7 +. Because? Because is able to clean itself, which is said soon.
The robot has a base with a tank called Clean Base in which the device empties all the dirt collected after the cleaning task. That makes you can pass Many weeks (in our case, "passing it" an average of 4 days a week) without having to empty or clean any deposit -after a few passes (depending on the dirt collected) in vacuum cleaners, this compartment must always be emptied so that they can continue vacuuming well. Here what will be filled is a bag inside the base that the manufacturer recommends throwing away and replacing with a new one when the app notifies it.
Its finishes are fantastic, it maps out the house quite accurate and it even includes a module in the box that serves as a virtual wall so that the vacuum cleaner does not pass through it (also from the mobile app you can select "exclusion" zones so that you never work in them.
What we like the most
- Its star quality is extremely convenient: not having to empty the tank for weeks is fantastic
- Good design finish
- Very precise Imprint Smart Mapping intelligent mapping system, with the possibility of even naming the areas
The least
- Its price is high compared to the competition: we are talking about 1.199 euros of official cost
- Sometimes it is quite abrupt colliding with obstacles
- The base occupies a lot (by height) so it cannot be "hidden" under any furniture
The one that vacuums and scrubs at the same time: Conga 4090
As we pointed out at the beginning, robot vacuum cleaners no longer just vacuum: now they also scrub. That they are able to do this second or alternate between these two tasks is not new at this point, but that they do it really effectively... is another story. In this sense, a good recommendation is the Conga 4090 from Cecotec.
This robot vacuum cleaner is quite complete and one of the best options in terms of quality/price. Its manufacturer has provided the robot with a good suction and scrubbing system (with a mop step) with a mixed deposit, which allows programming vacuuming and scrubbing at the same time, in the same session (something that other robots that also scrub do not allow).
Its mapping is also quite good and precise and it has good power during its work. Perhaps it is a bit more cumbersome than other vacuum cleaners in size (its height exceeds other known models), but in general, it will give you a lot of joy.
What we like the most
- Being able to establish vacuuming and scrubbing in the same cleaning session is undoubtedly one of its greatest virtues.
- The scrubbing is quite good also thanks to its "scrubbing" movement that also tries to avoid leaving marks
The least
- Mobile app interface could be more intuitive
- The height of the device makes it limit a little more under which furniture it can pass
The economic one: Xiaomi Mi Robot Vacuum
There are many types of robot vacuum cleaners and therefore very varied prices, so it is difficult to choose the "cheapest" proposal without taking into account a multitude of factors that make this type of device a really useful and efficient piece of equipment. In this sense, if we put in a balanza good performance and a reasonable price, our choice will be the famous Mi Robot Vacuum from Xiaomi.
The Chinese firm also has its cleaning equipment and it turns out that it offers results as good as its scooters, phones or activity bracelets. It has actually become one of the users' favorite models, since it does a good job of cleaning, it is pretty (most of the robots are black and this White) and has a good navigation system.
Also enjoy a autonomy quite remarkable and it is managed from the same Mi Home environment as other devices of the brand, so if you use other Xiaomi equipment, you will like to have everything centralized in one place.
What we like the most
- Its design is minimalist and attractive and even its base is compact and discreet
- The price is below 300 euros and it gives very good results
- Good autonomy to do your job from a single output
The least
- The mobile control app has sections in English that are not translated and needs more polish as they tarnish the experience
- Does not scrub (although there is a new generation that does)
The Advanced: Ecovacs Deebot Ozmo 950
We declared ourselves fans of the Deebot Ozmo 950 from the first moment we tried it and we couldn't stop proposing it here. If there is something to highlight about the Ecovacs proposal, it is its mapping technologyPossibly the best we've tried so far.
The tracking that the watch does is incredibly accurate and good and while the shades can sometimes be a problem (when considering them an obstacle), it usually moves really efficiently throughout the house. His enforcement It also has endless customization options and is very comfortable to use, being another of its strong points.
It vacuums quite well (thanks to its so-called Ozmo technology) and it can even scrub, although for this you'll have to attach a mop to it, so you can't program continuous cleaning and scrubbing in the same session.
What we like the most
- Its Smart Navi 3.0 home mapping technology is very good
- The cleaning work is quite good and allows for different types of levels of work
- The app offers a lot of options and customization
The least
- If you change your mobile phone, the map of the app becomes "crazy". You'll need to reconnoiter around the house.
- You have to manually attach a mop every time you want to scrub, so you don't have a continuous vacuum-scrubbing session.
I wanted to ask you a question, editor of the included article. I've never had one of these, but I'm going to buy one shortly. How does the mapping work with two-story houses? Ok, can it be configured? or is it "impossible" currently?