Hello everyone,
After seeing several discussions about robotic vacuum cleaners in various threads here, we are increasingly convinced that we want to get one of these devices.
The Vorwerk Kobold VR200 and also the VR100 robotic vacuums, which have been mentioned here multiple times, seem quite expensive to me (749 and 599 euros, respectively).
So I went to the website of my trusted online retailer and searched for "robotic vacuum." Then I selected the robotic vacuum cleaner category: 161 results. Prices ranged from around 75 euros to nearly 900 euros.
One model that caught my eye was the Philips FC8820/01 because it reportedly allows you to point the remote control at dirt if something falls on the floor, and it will vacuum it up.
Does anyone have experience with these devices? Can anyone recommend other models?
Do they always only clean the room where you place them, or do they clean the entire floor (assuming the doors are open)?
My requirements:
Thank you very much for your feedback.
After seeing several discussions about robotic vacuum cleaners in various threads here, we are increasingly convinced that we want to get one of these devices.
The Vorwerk Kobold VR200 and also the VR100 robotic vacuums, which have been mentioned here multiple times, seem quite expensive to me (749 and 599 euros, respectively).
So I went to the website of my trusted online retailer and searched for "robotic vacuum." Then I selected the robotic vacuum cleaner category: 161 results. Prices ranged from around 75 euros to nearly 900 euros.
One model that caught my eye was the Philips FC8820/01 because it reportedly allows you to point the remote control at dirt if something falls on the floor, and it will vacuum it up.
Does anyone have experience with these devices? Can anyone recommend other models?
Do they always only clean the room where you place them, or do they clean the entire floor (assuming the doors are open)?
My requirements:
- Initially, only one device for the ground floor, possibly another for the upper floor later.
- Living area about 92 m² (990 sq ft) on the ground floor, with the largest room about 55 m² (592 sq ft).
- Charging station (I don’t want to plug the device in manually every time).
- Good cleaning performance.
- Not excessively noisy (even though we are mostly not at home).
- Good price/performance ratio.
Thank you very much for your feedback.
EveundGerd31 May 2016 20:28I can recommend the VR200 from Vorwerk. However, it is not allowed in our bathroom. According to the operating manual, it is not good for the device.
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Goldi0911131 May 2016 20:44I think 90% of people drop out at that price.
Have a look at LG – in my opinion, they are the most efficient since they are quiet, fast (work systematically), and use ultrasonic sensors, so there’s no contact with furniture or anything like that.
P.S. I received the Philips vacuum and mop today, but it’s going back tomorrow, such junk! Extremely bulky, leaves a lot of water marks, but it can vacuum...
Well, I’ll start looking for a robot vacuum again...
Have a look at LG – in my opinion, they are the most efficient since they are quiet, fast (work systematically), and use ultrasonic sensors, so there’s no contact with furniture or anything like that.
P.S. I received the Philips vacuum and mop today, but it’s going back tomorrow, such junk! Extremely bulky, leaves a lot of water marks, but it can vacuum...
Well, I’ll start looking for a robot vacuum again...
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garfunkel31 May 2016 20:45Does it actually work like a robotic lawn mower? So the device basically has no knowledge and just drives around randomly many times, eventually covering everything?
In that case, I would always have to keep the bathroom door closed.
In that case, I would always have to keep the bathroom door closed.
EveundGerd31 May 2016 21:02Goldi09111 schrieb:
P.S. I received the Philips vacuum and mop today, but it’s going back tomorrow—such a disappointment! Extremely bulky, leaves a lot of water marks, although it does vacuum well...
Well, I’ll start looking for a robot vacuum again...
You can see from the pictures that it’s not small, but I don’t think it’s especially large, and the wheels and tanks have to be housed somewhere.
I can’t say mine leaves water marks. The floor stays slightly damp for a short time, which is normal for any mop.
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garfunkel31 May 2016 21:15Why wipe at all? They are supposed to vacuum.
EveundGerd31 May 2016 21:57The thread was expanded, first to include robotic mops and later to vacuum mops. However, the latter still need to be operated manually, following the traditional method.