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.
M
manuel_fz10 Aug 2015 13:59I have a Vorwerk VR100 and am very satisfied with it. The cost was about 600 euros.
I would be cautious with the cheap models. Instead of dealing with poor quality, I would rather not buy a robot vacuum at all. You should spend between 400 and 600 euros.
I would be cautious with the cheap models. Instead of dealing with poor quality, I would rather not buy a robot vacuum at all. You should spend between 400 and 600 euros.
EveundGerd27 Aug 2015 21:09Our small Kobold VR200 will be moving in in November. Delivery times are currently quite long. It is planned to be used on the ground floor. The larger Kobold is already cleaning the upper floor. So far, Vorwerk has been a very good choice.
The Roomba was also considered. However, it is not cheaper when equipped similarly.
Dobby... the name is very fitting.
The Roomba was also considered. However, it is not cheaper when equipped similarly.
Dobby... the name is very fitting.
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Doc.Schnaggls2 Sep 2015 14:53Hello,
we are currently considering giving a second VR200 a home.
Of course, it’s no problem to carry the vacuum robot from the ground floor to the top floor and start it there – the only issue arises if it can’t finish cleaning the top floor with the first battery charge.
Then you have to carry it back down to the ground floor and recharge it, which causes it to forget where it has already cleaned on the top floor – in that case, it might never finish unless you place it manually in each room and close the doors.
Best regards,
Dirk
we are currently considering giving a second VR200 a home.
Of course, it’s no problem to carry the vacuum robot from the ground floor to the top floor and start it there – the only issue arises if it can’t finish cleaning the top floor with the first battery charge.
Then you have to carry it back down to the ground floor and recharge it, which causes it to forget where it has already cleaned on the top floor – in that case, it might never finish unless you place it manually in each room and close the doors.
Best regards,
Dirk
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DerBjoern2 Sep 2015 14:57The problem should actually be solved by adding a second charging station on the upper floor. We also bought one for our Roomba. It works perfectly.
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Doc.Schnaggls2 Sep 2015 15:17@DerBjoern: Good idea – sometimes you can't see the forest for the trees...