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.
EveundGerd schrieb:
Our small Kobold VR200 will move in in November. Delivery times are currently quite long.Just purchased one myself and learned that the device should arrive by the end of next week. According to Vorwerk's online shop, the item is available with a delivery time of 3 to 5 business days, which does not indicate long wait times.
I would suggest contacting your door-to-door salesperson again. It’s possible they might postpone your order to the next quarter if their schedule is already full.
EveundGerd3 Sep 2015 08:45Will do. I can hardly wait..
Häuslebau3r3 Sep 2015 11:10Is the VR200 version really worth 150 euros more compared to the VR100?
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Doc.Schnaggls3 Sep 2015 12:08@Häuslebau3r: I do think the VR 200 is worth the additional €150.00.
On one hand, it has stronger suction power due to an airflow that is about 50% higher, and on the other hand, the battery capacity is significantly larger at 84 Wh compared to 64 Wh.
The extra sensors and the climbing assistance (important for height differences in the floor) also contribute to a better and faster cleaning result.
We tested both models at home and then decided on the VR 200.
Best regards,
Dirk
On one hand, it has stronger suction power due to an airflow that is about 50% higher, and on the other hand, the battery capacity is significantly larger at 84 Wh compared to 64 Wh.
The extra sensors and the climbing assistance (important for height differences in the floor) also contribute to a better and faster cleaning result.
We tested both models at home and then decided on the VR 200.
Best regards,
Dirk
Häuslebau3r3 Sep 2015 12:17Ah, okay, so you actually had the test at your own home.
Thank you very much, Dirk, for the explanation.
Thank you very much, Dirk, for the explanation.