🏆 The 3 Best Affordable Smart Robot Vacuum Cleaners

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The 3 Best Smart Robot Vacuums for a Small Budget

iRobot Roomba 690

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Roomba offers an abundance of robot vacuums. From extremely cheap models to luxury devices. The iRobot Roomba 690* is our favorite in the lower to mid price range. As an entry-level model, it offers a very high value for its price. It can be controlled via WiFi with an app and via voice commands with Amazon Alexa or Google Assistant.

Design & Technical Details

Dimensions: The Roomba 690 has a black-silver case with a diameter of 33.5 cm and a height of 9.3 cm. With this size, it is small enough to navigate between furniture and clean under furniture.
Weight: With a weight of 3.56 kg it is heavier than other models, but not too heavy to carry by hand. Normally, the cheapest devices tend to be very light as they are made of cheap plastic parts. This is not the case with the Roomba 690. Only high-quality components are used.
Noise: The noise level is only 60 decibels. This makes it no louder than a normal conversation and quieter than many other robot vacuums. You will not be disturbed in your everyday life by the robot vacuum cleaner.
Dirt container: The vacuumed dust and dirt is collected in a container at the back of the robot vacuum. The container can be easily removed and comfortably emptied in a waste bin without coming into contact with the dirt.
Virtual wall: The Roomba 690 comes with a virtual wall. At first, this sounds a bit strange but is very practical. The virtual wall can be created with the supplied “beacon”. This beacon is a small box, which is comparable in size to a coffee cup. The beacon can run in two different modes: either it sends a straight wall of itself to the end of the room, or it forms a circle of several meters around itself. Through these virtual walls, you can give the robot vacuum borders that it should not cross. E.g. you could exclude rooms from his cleaning plan or drive around your dog’s bed so that he doesn’t feel threatened.
Suction power: The suction power is sufficient for all common hard floors and carpets with medium pile height. Special surfaces such as artificial grass or long pile carpets are one size too big for the iRobot Roomba 690.
Charging station: The charging station is of course also included in the scope of delivery. The robot vacuum finds these all by itself through its navigation system. This allows him to recharge himself independently and get back to work immediately afterward.

Setup and Operation

Installing the Roomba 690 and getting it to work is very easy. First, you have to pull out the plastic strip between its batteries and dock it on the charging station. Its charging time is about 3 hours after a complete discharge.

Then you can control it via the iRobot app. The installation instructions in the app are very easy to follow and intuitive. As soon as this is finished, there is a big button in the app: “Clean”.

As soon as you press this button, the Roomba will activate. The great thing about a Smart Home is that you can control your Smart Home devices from anywhere. This means you can press the button in the app anywhere in the world as long as you have Internet.

Beside the Clean button, there are also some other functions in the app. For example, you can monitor the loading status or create a schedule.

Creating a schedule for Roomba is very simple and self-explanatory. All you have to do is specify the day and time the Roomba has to work.

Another helpful feature of the app is the locate button. If you activate it, the Roomba 690 will beep so you can find it when it gets lost under a piece of furniture and you can’t find it anymore.

You can also operate the Roomba 690 manually. At the top of the device, you will find a large silver “Clean” button with which you can start, pause and end individual cleaning sessions.

Below is the home icon which you can use to send the robot directly back to its charging station. Above the Clean button is the so-called “Spot-Cleaning” button with which you can command the robot vacuum to vacuum thoroughly at its current position.

Eufy RoboVac 11s

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The Eufy RoboVac 11s* robot vacuum convinces with its price and acceptable quality. Just like the original RoboVac 11, the 11s (s = slim) continues the trend of reliable and affordable robot vacuums.

Just like its predecessor, it has no sophisticated navigation technology but finds its way independently through your home with sensors. In his very low price are also included the charging station, 4 side brushes, 2 extra filters, and a cleaning tool.

Design & Technical Details

Dimensions: The black body of the Eufy RoboVac 11s measures 32.5 cm in diameter and 7.25 cm in height. This makes it even smaller than the Roomba 690 and therefore has even less difficulty finding its way under and between furniture.
Weight: The weight of the Eufy RoboVac 11s is only 2.6 kg. This makes it very light and comfortable to carry. Of course, this should always be the exception, but sometimes it is not enough to take him by hand to his charging station when he is lost.
Volume: Our recommendation of an acceptable noise level for a robot vacuum is between 60 and 70 decibels. Somewhat louder than that and he would disturb you in your everyday life – e.g. while talking or listening to the radio. However, the Eufy RoboVac 11s only has a volume of 55 decibels. This is very quiet for a robot vacuum cleaner and will not bother you or your neighbors.
Dirt container: The container in which the vacuumed dust and dirt is collected has a capacity of 0.6 liters. As long as the robot vacuum drives regularly, this capacity is also sufficient in a household where a lot of dirt accumulates. However, the first time you use it, you have to be prepared for the fact that it won’t get by with this capacity and will first have to do a few laps to collect everything.
Suction power: This robot vacuum can effortlessly clean all hard surfaces and carpets with short or medium pile lengths.
Charging station: Of course, the charging station is also included, which the robot vacuum approaches independently.

Setup and Operation

To get the Eufy RoboVac 11s up and running, first, attach the two side brushes. Once the lithium-ion battery is fully charged, you’re ready to start.

This robot vacuum comes with different cleaning modes. There is a mode for individual rooms in which it cleans a certain area for half an hour. In this mode, you should make sure that he cannot accidentally drive into another room. Just close the door.

There is also a very practical “spot cleaning mode” in which the robot vacuum intensively cleans a special spot for two minutes. This mode is particularly suitable for quickly eliminating minor mishaps – such as a fallen flower pot or similar. The robot vacuum can also be controlled manually with the remote control supplied. You can move it in the desired direction using the arrow keys and have it cleaned at the touch of a button.

iLife A4s

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The iLife A4s* is an excellent entry-level robot vacuum for little money. You get a robot that is quite slow but can pick up a lot of dirt.

With its navigation system, which is based on the randomness principle and the use of sensors, it is not very efficient and takes 2 hours where some other models only need 15 minutes.

However, you don’t really care about the time the robot vacuum needs for cleaning if you’re not at home anyway. This is precisely the advantage of automatic devices.

The battery life, on the other hand, is outstanding. It can vacuum for about 120 to 140 minutes until the battery is empty. It is much higher than the average of 60 to 90 minutes!

Even though the iLife A4s is not very efficient, it is all the more effective. With its brush, it gets into every corner and cleans really thoroughly. But it has difficulties with higher edges such as transitions between tiles and a carpet.

The iLife A4s has a very long battery life of up to 140 minutes and an outstanding suction power for this price segment. Slow, but very effective!

Design & Technical Details

Dimensions: The case, which is held in a plain grey, is 31 cm in diameter and 7.6 cm in height. This is comparable to the two other robot vacuums presented in this article. So it comes under most furniture and its round shape prevents it from getting stuck.
Weight: The iLife A4 weighs only 2.5 kg, making it quite light. This will protect your back if you have to carry it back to its charging station in case it gets lost or stuck.
Volume: The operating volume is about 60 decibels, which is a good average.
Dirt container: The dirt container has a capacity of 0.45 liters. This is sufficient for regular use.
Suction power: Especially at this low price, it is surprising that this robot vacuum offers such a high suction power. He collects an astonishing amount of dirt and filth and does so very thoroughly. The system of different brushes and the high suction power clean the floor very thoroughly.
Charging station: At the charging station, the robot vacuum cleaner can charge itself independently. The power consumption is about 22 watts with a very good energy efficiency class.

Setup and Operation

The scope of delivery includes the device itself, the charging station, a remote control, and various spare parts and accessories. With the remote control, you can create schedules, manually control the vacuum cleaner robot and switch between the different cleaning modes.

There is a Clean button on the remote control to start the cleaning process. You can also maximize the suction power when it is on a carpet.

For particularly dirty places there is also a Spot Cleaning mode, for walls an Edge mode and a mode for small rooms.

What is a Robot Vacuum and What is it Good For?

A vacuum cleaner robot, or robot vacuum, is an independent small robot that helps you in the household. Normally they are flat cylinders with a diameter of about 30 cm, which makes them fit under a lot of furniture and because of the round shape they don’t get stuck so fast. Modern robot vacuums can also be integrated into a Smart Home and thus addressed with Alexa or Google home, for example. But what they all have in common is that you can control them remotely or set certain times in which they clean independently.

Our favorite: The iRobot Roomba 690* has convinced all along the line and has the best price-performance ratio among the low-cost robot vacuums.

Here are the best reasons to choose a robot vacuum in your household:

Robot vacuums automatically vacuum the floor. Even if you’re not there.
Many robot vacuums have long battery life and recharge themselves automatically.
Robot vacuums have many different cleaning programs.
A robot vacuum is ideal for people who don’t have much time.
Robot vacuum cleaners are available in many different price ranges.
Most robot vacuums can be controlled by a timer or voice commands.

How to Choose a Robot Vacuum: Buying Guide

There are so many different robot vacuums on the market that it is easy to lose track. If you want to choose one for yourself, here is a list of some important functions and features of a good robot vacuum:

Suction power: The requirements for the suction power of the robot vacuum depend very much on where you want to use it. If you only want to clean wood and tiles, a low suction power of many inexpensive models is enough. But if you also want to have carpets vacuumed by the robot vacuum, it should be a bit more. With cheap devices, it can happen that the suction power is not sufficient for a carpet and it only cleans the carpet very superficially.
Navigation: The way in which the robot vacuum finds its way over the floor is partly different between the companies. There are robot vacuums which clean according to a certain system and which drive the completely chaotic. Those who use a systematic approach are of course the more efficient ones. Normally, the robot vacuums orient themselves with sensors or cameras and memorize the spatial location of their base stations. they do all this automatically.
Dimensions: A robot vacuum usually has a diameter of about 30 cm. The larger the diameter, the faster it cleans a surface, but the larger it is, the faster it gets caught and does not get into small corners. Normally the height of a robot vacuum is between 7 and 12 cm. The lower the robot vacuum is, the easier it gets under furniture.
Weight: With robot vacuums, lighter is usually not always better. Lower weights are usually a sign of cheap plastic components and low-quality technology inside. The robot vacuum needs a certain weight so that it can get over difficult places and get out of some situations better. Robot vacuums are normally not carried and remain on the floor for as long as their entire lives, so a higher weight should not be a problem. Our favorite, the iRobot Roomba 690 weighs 3.6kg, making it light enough to be carried comfortably and heavy enough to deliver good suction results.
Price: Robot vacuums have a very wide range of prices. There are already some under 100 $ up to high-quality luxury models with prices up to 1000 $. Cheap models, however, often have poor navigation and collide with furniture. With sensitive furniture, vases or other sensitive objects, this can quickly lead to damage or defects. High-quality models protect your furniture. They can already see objects and dodge them before they bump into them. Basically, cheap robot vacuums cannot compete with higher quality models in terms of both navigation and performance.

On Which Surfaces do Robot Vacuums Work Best?

What a robot vacuum is supposed to do is obvious. It should clean well on any surface! However, there are differences between individual surfaces as with normal vacuum cleaners. But which are the best for a robot vacuum?

On some surfaces, some robot vacuums have difficulties cleaning the floor. Therefore you should inform yourself before a purchase about on which surfaces the robot vacuum cleaner works well and on which not. Of course, the suction power is different between models and the models may also differ in the ability to clean these surfaces.

In general, it can be said that every robot vacuum can work very well with laminate, linoleum, parquet, tiles and other hard surfaces. Shorthair carpets are also no problem for 99% of all robot vacuums. Only with long pile carpets do many robot vacuums reach their limits. As with normal vacuum cleaners, it depends on the model and how long the fibers of the carpet are actually.

Robot Vacuums and Carpets

In living rooms or corridors you can still often find carpets. Such surfaces can also be cleaned by a robot vacuum. With deep-seated dirt, however, a robot vacuum can reach just as little like a normal vacuum cleaner and also reaches its limits.

Many models have a very high suction power with which they can also remove deep-seated dust from carpets, but they cannot replace a real carpet cleaner. If the dirt is still quite fresh, a robot vacuum can still achieve very good results.

The most important thing about a carpet that you want to clean with a robot vacuum is its height. Not every model manages to ride on a thick carpet. Some models have a built-in mode that can transport them on thresholds or carpet edges. So if you have a carpet or a particularly thick carpet, you should check before you buy whether the robot vacuum can overcome these obstacles.

Robot Vacuum and Laminate Flooring

As on other hard floors, a robot vacuum on a laminate floor provides very good results. Such a surface is ideally suited for robot vacuums. So if you mainly have laminate flooring in your apartment or house, a robot vacuum will save you a lot of time in your household.

On such a smooth and hard floor, a robot vacuum can simply follow its navigation and take any dust particles with it. Due to the flat surface, the robot vacuum does not miss a single spot and is very fast at the same time.

However, you should also make sure that there are no large obstacles in the room for a laminate floor. Of course, it goes around furniture or vases, but should you be careful with door edges or stairs. For this reason, many robot vacuums have built-in sensors that prevent collisions or a fall from a staircase.

With most models, all this is already programmed in and you only have to unpack it, connect it and let it go. He makes sure that he doesn’t drive around anything and avoids stairs.

Robot Vacuum Cleaners on Tiles

Tiles are an unforeseen obstacle for many robot vacuums, especially for the cheaper models. The joints between the individual tiles are too much for some robots. Some robot vacuums have difficulties crossing the joints between the tiles here.

This depends especially on the programming and the installed sensors. You can see a big difference between cheap and higher quality models. There are cheap robots that simply get stuck or stop because they interpret the joint as an abyss.

If, however, the robot has the necessary intelligence to distinguish a joint from an abyss and to overcome it, it will clean tiles as perfectly as any other hard surface, e.g. laminate.

When buying, you should make sure that it is also suitable for tiles. Some models in the lower price range may cause scratches on the tiles. However, this is rare, but can actually happen and is all the more annoying. Especially on dark tiles, you will see scratches very quickly, which is why you should take special care that the robot vacuum does not cause scratches.

Robot Vacuum with Wiping Function on Tiled Floors

Some robot vacuums also have a wiping function. On waterproof surfaces such as tiles, granite or marble, the wiping function is particularly suitable. Robot vacuums with this function carry their own water tank with them and moisten the floor independently and automatically.

Then they wipe it with a sponge and clean the floor. There are also robots that are completely specialized in wiping and do not vacuum. In this way, it is also possible to add a wiping function to an existing system consisting of a robot vacuum. Like in a science fiction your house will be cleaned automatically by robots when you are not at home!

Robot Vacuum Cleaner on Parquet/Wooden flooring

As a hard surface, wood, in general, is also very well suited for the use of a robot vacuum. But what you should definitely pay attention to whether the robot vacuum is also suitable for parquet and does not leave scratches. Unfortunately, this may be the case with some older and cheaper models.

With older parquet, which may still be partially swollen at the joints, it is also advisable to buy a robot vacuum that can handle such edges. A robot vacuum cleaner that can only work on completely flat surfaces could quickly get stuck at the individual transitions or misinterpret them as an obstacle or abyss and simply stop.

Robot Vacuum on Linoleum Floor and PVC

Linoleum flooring and PVC are very easy to clean. Even a robot vacuum feels at home on a linoleum or PVC floor, because this surface is hard and smooth. Just like laminate, linoleum flooring and PVC are also ideal for the use of a robot vacuum cleaner, because there are no edges or joints.

Robot Vacuum on Artificial Grass

Artificial grass is equivalent to a long pile carpet. In addition, it is usually also quite hard whereby much dirt can accumulate in the lowest layers. A robot vacuum can quickly get stuck with artificial grass.

So if you are looking for a robot vacuum that can also vacuum artificial grass perfectly, you must make sure that it has a good performance and is particularly suitable for off-road use. Most robot vacuums with their small rollers would get stuck between the artificial grass.

How Does a Robot Vacuum Cleaner Navigate?

Actually, a robot vacuum is just a small robot that drives your entire apartment on its own and at the same time has a vacuum cleaner on its underside.

Many models record the environment while driving and calculate an optimal route from this data. So the robot can automatically clean the apartment as if it were smart.

After he has done his work, he returns to his charging station after a while to recharge his battery.

Besides the suction power, the type of navigation is one of the most important quality features of robot vacuums.

There are great differences in navigation between the different models. There are robot vacuums that work randomly and turn in a random direction as soon as they touch an obstacle. Others drive according to a smart timetable which they produce themselves from collected data. Of course, a smartly outlined map that the robot vacuum runs is more efficient than a robot that works randomly. Most of the time the wheat is separated from the chaff because the navigation is next to the suction power one of the most important criteria you should pay attention to when buying.

How Loud is a Robot Vacuum?

A robot vacuum usually cleans when you’re not home. But even then it shouldn’t be too loud to avoid stress with the neighbors. So you should also pay attention to how loud the robot vacuum cleaner is when you buy it.

Of course, there are also the same differences with robot vacuums as with normal vacuum cleaners. One is as loud as a plane and the other is almost not heard at all. You should target a robot vacuum with a volume of 60 decibels.

This level is comparable to a normal conversation. Therefore, it should not be louder than 70 decibels maximum, otherwise, there will be an actual noise nuisance and you might feel annoyed at home by the robot vacuum.

With a quiet robot vacuum cleaner, you avoid trouble with your neighbors and don’t disturb anyone in your house or apartment. Even on weekends, you can follow your everyday life normally with a quiet robot without feeling disturbed. Especially if you want the robot vacuum to run in the evening, it shouldn’t be too loud. The volume of the robot vacuum cleaner shouldn’t compete with the TV and shouldn’t disturb the neighbors in their free time. As long as the volume of the robot vacuum is between 60 and 70 decibels, everything should be fine here.

If you only want to run the robot vacuum when you are not at home and have no direct neighbors, you can of course not care about the sound level and you can put up with a loud robot vacuum if its performance is higher as a result.

How Big should a Robot Vacuum Cleaner be?

The size of a robot vacuum directly affects its ability to get into all corners and under all furniture. If the robot vacuum is too big it may no longer be possible for it to get to certain places in your home because some objects like table legs or other obstacles prevent it. A smaller robot vacuum cleaner could simply drive around such obstacles and not get stuck.

Tip: Small robot vacuums are more agile than bigger ones and clean your home without getting stuck!

Most robot vacuum cleaners are 30 to 40 cm wide and have a round shape. Due to their round shape, they are less likely to get stuck, especially when they rotate. Also, the height is important to fit under all furniture and therefore about 10 cm is usually sufficient for this.

How Heavy Should a Robot Vacuum Cleaner be?

When purchasing a robot vacuum, weight also plays a major role. A robot vacuum that is too heavy is difficult to carry back and forth between different floors or to bring by hand to the charging station if it has lost its way and no longer made it back to the station on its own.

On the other hand, too light is sometimes a sign of cheap production and too many plastic parts.

Most robot vacuums weigh about 2 to 3 kg. If they have a weight of 4 kilograms or more, they are already very heavy.

In any case, the trend is towards lighter devices, as the parts used can be manufactured ever smaller. A light robot vacuum is practical and easy to handle. Normally these robots drive back to their charging station on their own when they have done their work. But that’s not always the case… Sometimes they get stuck or get lost and can no longer find their way back alone. And then a light robot vacuum is worth it because you don’t have to carry so heavy anymore.

Typical Obstacles for Robot Vacuums

Shelves, sofas, vases, cupboards, and chairs are normal items that a Robo vacuum cleaner has to cope with. Such normal objects standing on the floor should not cause problems for any robot vacuum.

Before you let the robot vacuum clean automatically, you should make sure that there are no objects on the floor that are dangerous for the robot. Small parts, in particular, can quickly cause the robot to shut down or even suffer damage.

With better models, the navigation is programmed in such a way that the robot vacuum can avoid objects with the help of sensors or cameras. This prevents collisions and scratches or other damage to furniture. In addition to such objects, stairs are also detected. So there is no danger that the robot accidentally commits suicide.

Performance of Robot Vacuums: What Kind of Dirt do Vacuum Cleaning Robots Manage?

In every household, dirt, hair, and dust accumulate on the floor. Regular vacuuming is, therefore, part of everyday life for many people. Especially allergy sufferers often have to remove dirt from their flat or house.

Vacuuming and sweeping, however, whirl up pollen, dust, and other allergens and thus lead to allergic reactions immediately after vacuuming. With a robot vacuum, you can not only save time but also protect your nose from allergens.

A vacuum cleaner robot cleans even when you’re not at home and efficiently removes dust, dirt, and hair from your home. There are also robot vacuums with special filters. So animal hair, pollen or dust have no chance anymore and cannot trigger any more reactions.

From my own experience, I can say that automatic cleaning, while you are not at home, can lead to a great alleviation of allergy symptoms.

The Suction Power of Robot Vacuums

Of course, the suction power of a robot vacuum should be as high as possible. There are big differences between the different models and you should pay attention to the performance when buying a robot vacuum cleaner.

Good suction performance is particularly important for more difficult floor coverings such as carpets. For more difficult tasks such as cleaning a carpet, cheap equipment often fails due to lack of performance. So if you have a carpet, you should be sure to use a high-performance device so that it not only cleans the carpet away superficially but also catches the deeper-seated dirt.

A good high-performance robot vacuum can clean and keep clean an apartment or a complete floor all by itself. No matter whether carpet, laminate or tiles are laid there.

The Power Consumption of a Robot Vacuum

Saving energy is becoming more and more important, which also means that the power consumption of a robot vacuum should be low. Modern models have already been designed with the aspect of energy saving in mind. Therefore, most Robo vacuum cleaners also have very low power consumption. Manufacturers know, of course, that environmental friendliness is also becoming increasingly popular for electrical products.

A normal robot vacuum cleaner with 15 to 30 watts consumes about 50 to 60 kWh per week if you let it vacuum for about 2 hours a day. In comparison, electricity consumption with a normal vacuum cleaner is already much higher at 70 with 80 kWh per week. Depending on which model you choose, you can not only gain comfort, you can also save electricity and lower your costs. In the long term, a robot vacuum, therefore, pays for itself because it reduces recurring costs.

The Battery Life of a Robot Vacuum Cleaner

The battery capacity determines the duration that a stand-alone vacuum cleaner robot can work uninterruptedly. If the battery power is too low, it must constantly return to the charging station and does not reach every corner of your home. If the robot vacuum is only to clean a small apartment, a robot vacuum with a lower battery capacity is of course also suitable. Otherwise, a robot vacuum should be able to work for at least one hour without charging.

Robot vacuum cleaners in the higher price segment last 90 minutes and longer. As with other electronic devices with rechargeable batteries, Li-ion or NiMH are mainly used here. The lithium-ion batteries are clearly to be preferred here, as they are now very well-engineered and can absorb more charge per weight than other batteries. The bigger your home, the more the battery should be able to hold.

Another important point is the recharge time. Of course, it takes longer to charge a battery with a larger capacity than a small one, but there are differences between the different models. A device of good quality will last a long time without having to be recharged at the charging station and then recharges very quickly. Good models in the lower price segment manage about 60 minutes with a charging time of two to three hours.

Accessories for Robot Vacuums

For most models, there are also numerous accessories to customize your robot vacuum cleaner for you. There are special filters for allergy sufferers, batteries, new rollers and brushes and much more. You can also replace an old battery with a new or better one to extend the life of your robot vacuum.

Robot Vacuums are Good for Allergy Sufferers

Mites, house dust, animal hair, and pollen can trigger severe allergic reactions. If you are an allergy sufferer, cleaning your home, in general, is an important issue. If you have not cleaned away the dust for too long, the nose can quickly become clogged.

The question of whether robot vacuums are good for allergy sufferers is easy to answer: yes, they are extremely practical for allergy sufferers! They can free the apartment from dust and pollen when you are not at home. Special filters keep the allergens in the vacuum cleaner. And if some dust was stirred up by the vacuuming, it has long since settled when you come home again. For allergy sufferers, this increases the quality of life at home enormously.

And since it is particularly important here that the robot vacuum is thorough, you should select your robot vacuum cleaner so that it also fits under the sofa or a shelf. This is where dust likes to accumulate and makes life difficult for allergy sufferers. With a robot vacuum, you can avoid this and fight the ubiquitous dust.

Robot vacuums are particularly popular with allergy sufferers because of the thorough and automatic cleaning of the floor.

Dirt Collecting Container for Robot Vacuums

Unlike normal vacuum cleaners, robot vacuums do not have a bag in which the dirt is collected. Instead, they have a container in which the dirt is collected. This dirt-collecting container can be easily emptied and does not require any spare parts, as is the case with vacuum cleaners with bags.

With most robot vacuums, this dirt can be removed and emptied directly from the robot housing. Most dust containers have a volume between 100 and 700 ml. You should make sure that your robot vacuum can collect at least 200 ml of dirt.

Many robot vacuums have a flap under this container so that the dirt can be emptied even more easily into the garbage can. There are even models that empty their dirt container independently at the base station. The capacity at the charging station is bigger than that of the robot vacuum, which means you have to empty the dirt container even less often.

The only thing you have to do with a robot vacuum is to clean the dirt containers from time to time. After that, the vacuum cleaner robot can resume its work and continue to automatically clean your home.

How Expensive is a Robot Vacuum?

Robotic vacuum cleaners that are a bit good start at about 200 $. Good devices that last a long time, have excellent suction power and good navigation are between 300 and 400 dollars. Of course, there are also luxury models that leave nothing to be desired for 1000 $ or more.

How expensive the robot vacuum will be in the end depends on your requirements and quality standards. However, an investment can be worthwhile if you demand a good battery life, fast charging time, good navigation and sufficient suction power for your circumstances from your robot vacuum.

Only if these characteristics are sufficient for your situation will you get a satisfying result and not have to reach for the vacuum cleaner yourself.

How Many Years of Warranty do Robot Vacuums have?

We also with all other things, with a vacuum cleaner robot the duration of the warranty plays a role. In most cases, the manufacturers give a warranty of between 1 and 5 years on a robot vacuum. 1 year is the standard.

However, there are also exceptions, especially with higher-value robots. Some manufacturers of expensive models sell their robot vacuums with a lifetime warranty.

This is, of course, an excellent sales argument for an expensive robot vacuum.

A robot vacuum is in operation daily, so the duration of the warranty is an important purchase criterion.

The longer the warranty period, the more repair costs you can avoid if the vacuum cleaner robot should ever show a defect. Because a robot vacuum is not just a vacuum cleaner but a complex electronic device. There, repairs are sometimes not possible at home – sometimes it takes a professional eye.

Larger companies also have excellent customer service offerings, which makes the repair process smooth. When purchasing, the length of the warranty, the scope of customer service and the availability of spare parts are important.

Buying a Robot Vacuum Cleaner on the Internet

The advantages of buying a robot vacuum online are obvious. First, there is a huge selection, second, there is all the information about the device and you can look at the opinions of customers and not just trust one seller.

With online shops like Amazon you also get very fast delivery and the best price.

Bottom Line

Buying a robot vacuum will save you time and money. Enjoy the comfort of returning to a clean apartment after work and no longer having to vacuum yourself.

I hope that this article will give you an overview of which models are the best robot vacuums for a small budget and what you need to consider when making a purchase.

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