Once upon a time, you had to use a broom and a mop to clean the house. But the world is changing, and with it the approach to cleaning is changing. From a tedious and routine exercise, it turns into an easy and quick process. It is enough to purchase a good and reliable robot vacuum cleaner, set up a cleaning schedule, plug the base into a power outlet and do your own thing. A smart and smart assistant will do the cleaning.
We present you the top 5 best novelties of robotic vacuum cleaners for 2018.
Clever Panda iPLUS S5
It is offered for 29 990 rubles.
The first place in the list of new robots for vacuum cleaners in 2018 was given to a model that offers all the features of premium models at an affordable price. The "elder brother" of this model - Panda i5 - was the best vacuum cleaner of 2017.
According to the manufacturer, the iPLUS S5 is the world's first hybrid robot vacuum cleaner equipped with a Wi-Fi air purification and ionization system. Thanks to this, he can not only collect garbage, but also purify the air in the room. The air purification module is removable; it is attached to the robot with magnets.
Like other high-quality robotic vacuum cleaners, Panda iPLUS S5 can create a map of the rooms, which speeds up cleaning, and independently returns to the base for recharging.
To prevent collisions with home furnishings, the manufacturer equipped this device with an echolocation system, "borrowed" from nature.
Another advantage of the model is the presence of wet cleaning.
In addition, it is possible to adjust the cleaning schedule on the desired day of the week.
Control
The necessary commands to the “smart vacuum cleaner” can be given either using the remote control, or using Wi-Fi and a special mobile application. With it, you can set the desired operating mode:
- spiral movement;
- movement to an obstacle;
- movement along the walls;
- movement of the "snake" (zigzags);
- polygonal movement.
Warranty & Support
This vacuum cleaner is given a two-year warranty. Panda-robotics has service centers in most major cities of Russia.
Disadvantages
We did not find any flaws in this device. But if you really want to scold him, you can note the discreet design.
IRobot Roomba 980
Price - 53 800 rubles.
One of the most important advantages of this robot cleaner is its ease of use. He has a voice to tell you what is happening with the device. At some point, you will hear: “Please charge Roomba,” which is much easier to read than beeps or symbols on the screen.
This vacuum robotic vacuum cleaner works well with both hard flooring and carpet. However, in the latter he makes a lot of noise. But since the Roomba 980 is one of those models that you can use unattended, you are unlikely to be bothered by noise. You can even set the cleaning timer for the days of the week. Also, the vacuum cleaner independently creates a map of the cleaned area.
Control
This device does not have a remote control, but you can control it remotely, which adds convenience to it compared to competitors. The main thing is to have Wi-Fi or a mobile network at home.
In addition to the smartphone app, which is available for both Android and IOS, you can control the Roomba 980 using Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant.
Warranty & Support
Another significant advantage of the Roomba 980 is its two-year warranty. For most other models, only one year of warranty service is available. A long warranty is good, especially since the price of a vacuum cleaner is rather big. If you want to invest so much money in a smart assistant, it's nice to know that they will be reimbursed if something goes wrong.
Disadvantages
If the cleaning process is interrupted, or if it does not start from the base, Roomba 980 cannot find the base on its own. As one of the users wrote in the recall, “it will be necessary to take him home on the handles”.
Remove the side brush only with a screwdriver. And you have to remove it at least once every 2 weeks.
Samsung POWERbot VR7000
Cost - 39 990 rubles.
The novelty, demonstrated at CES 2017, has a stunning futuristic design. And there are two more versions of Star Wars Edition that mimic the mask of Darth Vader and the helmet of an imperial stormtrooper. However, do not expect the noise emitted by these vacuums to mimic the characteristic breath of the Dark Lord or the pi-piu stormtrooper blasters.
The POWERbot VR7000 handles garbage of all kinds and on a wide variety of surfaces. A transparent window in the device will allow you to see the results of its hard work. If we evaluate the best robotic vacuum cleaners of 2018 only by suction power, this model would be in the first place of the list.
Thanks to the FullView Sensor 2.0 navigation system, the robot can scan a room and detect objects (even small ones) over a large area.
Control
The manufacturer has provided the ability to connect to the POWERbot VR7000 via Wi-Fi. You can control this robotic assistant via smartphone or Amazon Alexa.
However, in terms of ease of operation, Samsung's robot vacuum cleaner is inferior to the iRobot Roomba 980. Although it has a digital display, it is not very informative. And sometimes it’s hard to understand why the robot stopped.
Warranty & Support
This product comes with a one year warranty. There are many ways to contact Samsung tech support if you have a warranty question or something else. Chat, email and phone are available.
Disadvantages
There is no carry handle on the POWERbot VR7000, which is a small problem because the robot gets stuck during cleaning from time to time.
In addition, if you have a house with two or more floors, you will need to carry the vacuum cleaner up and down the stairs, which is not very convenient.
IClebo Omega
You can buy for 39 900 rubles.
In fourth place in the ranking of the best robotic vacuum cleaners of 2018 is a stylish device that is optimal in terms of price and features.
It combines stylish design with advanced technology and excellently removes dirt and dust from hard surfaces and carpets. The advantages of iClebo Omega also include the ability to work with microfiber, that is, carry out wet mopping of floors.
This robot vacuum cleaner is equipped with IR height difference sensors, which makes it easy to switch from flat to high surfaces. He remembers the route of movement and compiles a map of the rooms in which he cleaned.
In addition, this model comes with its own charging base, and independently finds it.
Control
To control the vacuum cleaner, an IR remote control is attached to it. The top panel of the device is equipped with a control panel with three touch buttons, an LED display and icons that indicate which mode / condition the vacuum cleaner is in.
Warranty & Support
IClebo Omega has a one year warranty. In many large cities of Russia there are service centers IClebo.
Disadvantages
Unlike models that are in the 5th and 4th places of the rating, IClebo Omega cannot be controlled from a smartphone. And there is no possibility of programming by day of the week.
Polaris PVCR 0920WV Rufer
Sold for 17 499 rubles.
Inexpensive, and at the same time a lot of things that can robot vacuum cleaner. Included with the device are: a virtual wall, as many as 4 helicopter brushes, a container of water and a microfiber cloth for wet cleaning.
For the convenience of cleaning, the device has several modes:
- cleaning along the baseboard;
- spiral cleaning;
- zigzag movement in available space (good for wet cleaning);
- automatic cleaning - the robot itself chooses the best option for movement.
There is also the opportunity to set the cleaning timer at a convenient time for you.
The Polaris robot vacuum cleaner cannot boast of some design features, well, it’s unlikely that you will long admire how hardworking it is to go around the apartment in search of garbage.
Control
Controlled by PVCR 0920WV Rufer using the remote control. There is also an information display on which you can see the time indication, cleaning status, battery charge process, overflow of the garbage container, as well as error codes, if any, occur during operation.
Warranty & Support
This device is given a standard for most robotic vacuum cleaners warranty for 1 year. Polaris has about 250 service centers in Russia.
Disadvantages
This model does not have the ability to set a timer for the days of the week. Only daily cleaning at specific times.
