Modern robotic vacuum cleaners are not only autonomous, but also seem to have intelligence - they are able to move around the apartment on their own and solve the problems that have arisen before them. For example, if they get hungry, they themselves find their way to the charging station. And manufacturers also equip their offspring with laser sensors, motherboards, sensors, Wi-Fi, and even the ability to understand human speech.
However, such a wonderful assistant will cost a rather large amount. Typically, robots outperform conventional cordless and corded vacuum cleaners in price. The price for them starts from 10 - 12 thousand rubles. In our ranking of robot vacuum cleaners 2018 we will tell you which models are worth their money. The list was compiled based on the popularity of models and reviews about them on Yandex.Market.
10. Samsung VR20M7070
Price: from 38,000 rubles.
- robot vacuum cleaner
- dry cleaning
- bagless (with cyclone filter)
- 34 x 34.8 x 9.7 cm, 4.30 kg
- dust container for 0.3 l
- suction power 20 W
- battery life up to 60 min
- local cleaning
- power consumption 130 W
- timer by days of the week
The top 10 best robot vacuum cleaners are opened by a model from a respected South Korean brand. The main advantage of the device (besides the case in the style of science fiction films of the 80s) is the suction power. The vacuum cleaner will use everything - from dust to spilled cereals. The small height will allow him to climb into places where it is usually difficult for even owners to reach, for example, under a closet. And if the behavior of the plastic cleaner is not as good as you would like, you can steer her yourself. However, this rarely happens, because the robot is so "smart" that it is able to navigate the apartment by the type of coverage.
This miracle of technical thought has its drawbacks, and the main one is the small battery capacity. Therefore, the robot will spend most of the time standing on the base. The quality of Wi-Fi connection also leaves much to be desired. And the integration into the Alexa system (if you suddenly want to talk to the robot in English, since Alexa does not support Russian) is unreliable.
9. Neato Botvac D5 Connected
Price: from 39,000 rubles.
- robot vacuum cleaner
- dry cleaning
- fine filter
- bagless (with cyclone filter)
- 33.6 × 31.9 × 10 cm, 3.40 kg
- cleaning zone limiter
- local cleaning
- timer by days of the week
The small size will allow this robot to crawl anywhere, even between the legs of a low chair. Laser sensors allow him to perfectly navigate the apartment. And, unlike the tenth place in the rating, the Neato Botvac D5 can work much longer thanks to the capacious battery - its charge lasts about 160 m2. It is a pity that it will not be possible to "steer" the robot, unlike the Samsung VR20M7070, the Neato Botvac D5 does not have this option. Although, using a smartphone, you can set a work schedule for him and read the work history - where exactly the robot cleaned.
However, everything comes at a price, and the Neato Botvac D5 is no exception. It is expensive compared to its competitors. And the container for collecting dust is small, clogs quickly, and it is inconvenient to get it out.
8.iRobot Roomba 690
Price: from 24,000 rubles.
- robot vacuum cleaner
- dry cleaning
- bagless (with cyclone filter)
- 33x33x9 cm, 3.50 kg
- battery life up to 60 min
- cleaning zone limiter
- timer by days of the week
For a relatively low price, this robot has voice command support (via Alexa and Google Assistant).You can control it via a smartphone, for example, order the robot to start cleaning when leaving work.
In addition to its management capabilities, the Roomba 690 has good suction - it's amazing how much it can pick up in a day, even in a relatively clean apartment. And it is pleasant to look at it, thanks to its laconic but nice design.
The Roomba 690 has few drawbacks - it can "stumble" over the threshold or try to "gobble" a towel that has fallen on the floor unsuccessfully. True, in such cases, he informs the owners of what happened and waits until they release him. In dark rooms, navigation can be difficult.
7.iLife A4s
Price: from 12,000 rubles.
- robot
- Dry cleaning
- 31x31x7.6 cm
- Battery type - Li-Ion, capacity 2600 mAh
- Battery life up to 120 min
- Side brush is
- There is a remote control
- Suction power 22 W
Small, flat and compact, the iLife A4s can go anywhere. Its base is not high, so you can push it under the bed and forget about its existence. The robot will find it on its own and recharge. True, this does not happen very often with a capacious battery. The iLife A4s has several cleaning modes (configurable) and dutifully follows the schedule or commands of the owners using the remote control. Another important plus - in the event of a breakdown, you can always find spare parts, and inexpensive ones, by ordering them from China.
The small size and lightness of the robot turns into its inability to climb onto the carpet (especially with a fringe). Plus, the delicate nature can interfere with the iLife A4s cleaning - if a pet is sitting in front of it on the parquet, the robot will prefer to go around it.
6. Xiaomi Mi Robot Vacuum Cleaner
Price: from 17,000 rubles.
- robot vacuum cleaner
- dry cleaning
- fine filter
- battery life up to 150 min
- local cleaning
- power consumption 55 W
At a reasonable price, this device has the functionality of much more expensive colleagues from the camp of "Western barbarians". The Xiaomi Mi vacuum cleaner is powerful, has several operating modes (where the suction power and noise are in direct proportion), is able to independently create a map of the area, has a capacious battery and finds the charger itself. Easy to use - not only is the waste container large enough, but it is also transparent to make it easier for the owner to track the degree of its fullness. You can also use your smartphone to give orders to the robot and set up its work schedule.
True, it is not clear what the developers were thinking about when making the body of the robot vacuum cleaner from snow-white "lacquered" plastic. Naturally, after a month or two of operation, even in sparing home conditions, it becomes gray and scratched. The second drawback is the lack of localization.
5. Neato Botvac D7 Connected
Price: from 67,000 rubles.
- robot vacuum cleaner
- dry cleaning
- fine filter
- bagless (with cyclone filter)
- 33.6 × 31.9 × 10 cm, 3.40 kg
- battery life up to 120 min
- local cleaning
- timer by days of the week
One of the most expensive robot vacuum cleaners in the ranking. Why pay that kind of money? First, the Neato Botvac D7 Connected has some of the best apartment navigation abilities. To this we add an excellent capacious battery with the possibility of autonomous operation up to two hours, as well as the ability of the robot to do both dry and wet cleaning. The Neato Botvac D7 Connected has become even smarter - it not only draws up a cleaning map on its own, but also allows the owner to correct it, as well as install "invisible walls" for the robot, where it cannot enter.
In addition, the robot's sensors allow it to confidently navigate the apartment even in the dark. But the main plus of the Neato Botvac D7 Connected is the unmatched level of integration with applications so far. This is not only the banal Alexa Google Assistant, but also the new IFTTT technology.
Only the dust collector of this model is small.
4. Clever & Clean AQUA-Series 01
Price: from 18,000 rubles.
- robot vacuum cleaner
- dry and wet cleaning
- fine filter
- liquid collection function
- battery life up to 90 min
- number of modes: 6
- local cleaning
- power consumption 70 W
Unlike Xiaomi MI, the case of AQUA-Series 01, although white, is covered with a protective film. It has several operating modes (automatic, manual and local cleaning mode if you need to scrub something especially dirty - for example, the floor in the hallway in autumn or winter).It is possible to customize the robot's operating mode (for example, when the owners are at work or on certain days of the week). The dimensions allow it to easily fit anywhere, and the many sensors prevent it from bumping into walls and furniture.
Another advantage of the AQUA-Series 01 is the availability of localization, including instructions and robot alerts.
However, the vaunted function of wet cleaning in everyday life was not as useful as we would like. It makes sense to wash the floors after cleaning, but then the vacuum cleaner is discharged and goes to the base. The battery is fully charged in 5-7 hours, when children, pets and the owners themselves managed to litter. Another disadvantage of AQUA-Series 01 is the lack of a navigation system, therefore, there is no way to correct the harvesting map. But the most unpleasant thing is that you cannot turn off voice alerts.
3. Neato Botvac D4 Connected
Price: from 33,000 rubles.
- robot vacuum cleaner
- dry cleaning
- bagless (with cyclone filter)
- 33.6 × 31.9 × 10 cm, 3.40 kg
- cleaning zone limiter
- timer by days of the week
Following the flagship D7 Connected model, Neato Robotics has recently launched the D4 model, which will be available in Europe from the end of September this year. Equipped with a new and advanced robot with the LaserSmart navigation system, which will allow him to perfectly navigate even in the largest and most cluttered apartment. Plus the virtual wall, which only the D7 was equipped with from this line, is now available on the D4.
The D4 also has advantages that differ from its “ancestor” - for example, it is able to work a third of the time longer than the D7. And, importantly, it costs less - and also by a third. In doing so, it is integrated with Alexa, Google Assistant, Apple Watch, and IFTTT.
Cons: Neato Botvac D4 Connected suffers from the same disease as the rest of the company's robots - it's loud.
2.iRobot Roomba 960
Price: from 40,000 rubles.
- robot vacuum cleaner
- dry cleaning
- fine filter
- battery life up to 75 min
- cleaning zone limiter
- local cleaning
- timer by days of the week
The second place among robotic vacuum cleaners in the 2018 ranking is the Roomba 960 from iRobot. It is more expensive than the 690 model (but cheaper than the flagship Roomba 980), but it also has better positioning ability. Copes with different types of floors, from smooth mirrored parquet to kitchen linoleum or carpeting, and does it quietly, without disturbing the peace of the owners.
Also, this smart assistant demonstrates to the owners how well he did a good job - he shows the maps of the surfaces he brushed. At the same time, he understands commands issued both with the help of Alexa and with Google Assistant.
Cons: Due to its size, the robot can sometimes get stuck under low furniture. It cannot be controlled “manually” through an application on a smartphone, and although there is a virtual wall, there is only one. And, most importantly, non-switchable sound alerts.
1. Ecovacs Deebot N79S
Price: from 17,000 rubles.
- robot vacuum cleaner
- dry and wet cleaning
- battery life up to 110 min
- timer
The best robot vacuum cleaner for the home according to the rating of 2018 was a novelty that recently appeared in the American and European markets. The main advantage of this model is its excellent price / quality ratio. For just 17,000 rubles, it can offer functionality comparable to much more expensive models.
Ecovacs Deebot N79S has excellent power, it is able to cope not only with dust and hair, but also quite large crumbs or small objects. For example, without any voltage, it sucks a metal piece from USB.
He orients himself freely in the apartment, on floors of different types, including the black carpet, which is terrible for robotic vacuum cleaners, where they almost inevitably lose orientation. Sometimes it can get stuck in particularly crowded rooms, but in this case, it either sends an alert to the owner's smartphone, or beeps, calling for help. As for the control, the device can be controlled "manually" through the application on the smartphone or give voice commands using Alexa.
This robot has one drawback - it is easier (and often cheaper) to get it in a foreign online store than in Russian stores.