In this ranking, I will highlight the best window cleaning robots in 2020. Based on my personal experience of use and customer reviews, I chose the 5 best robotic wipers in the price range from 15 to 30 thousand rubles. In addition to the price tag, they differ in the type of control (from the remote control and through the application), the speed and quality of washing, as well as the shape - square and oval. Next, I will talk about the features of use, advantages and disadvantages of each model.
HOBOT 388 Ultrasonic
The first place is taken by a robotic washer from Hobot Technologies. It has an oval shape and is the only robot in the ranking with a built-in liquid reservoir, the presence of which significantly improves the quality of washing. Through nozzles, he sprays liquid onto the glass, and then blurs the wetted area with rotating rags. Thanks to this system, the washer removes the most stubborn dirt in 2-3 passes. Using a smartphone or remote control, you can adjust the wetting, switch modes (left to right, right to left or automatic), activate double-pass cleaning and correct the direction of travel. The manufacturer chose a modern, streamlined design for the model and equipped it with a new vacuum pump with a brushless motor from the leading Japanese manufacturer NIDEC. It provides a 20% increase in suction and downforce, and guarantees a longer service life.
Benefits:
- high build quality;
- low body (95 mm);
- range of 4.5 meters - more than most analogues;
- control via a mobile application (Bluetooth connection);
- 7 pairs of mops included;
- reliable fastening of the power cord (nut);
- Low-profile design allows cleaning of glass under the window bars.
Disadvantages:
- RUB 30,000 - twice as expensive as a similar brush without water spraying;
- noise during operation reaches 67 dB;
- not suitable for processing frameless windows (no surface sensors);
- corners remain intact;
- record low cleaning speed - 1 sq. m / 3.6 min.
The price is 30,000 rubles. Its main advantage is the wetting of the surface during the cleaning process. In addition to this system, the relatively high price tag of the model justifies the powerful engine that allows processing surfaces with deep joints, control from a smartphone and high build quality. But it should be borne in mind that the vacuum pressure control system declared by the manufacturer does not work effectively enough, and when processing frameless surfaces, the robot often falls.
Bist Win A100
In second place is a window cleaning robot with the same price tag as the leader of the rating, but it has a square shape. Offers the user a three-step cleaning: the vibrating mop washes away dirt and wipes off dry stains, the front part of the napkin collects the bulk of the dirt, and the back part removes stains and wipes the glass clean. A manufacturer of local cleaning with multiple passes through a particularly contaminated area to standard operating modes. The remote control is designed to switch modes and correct motion.
Benefits:
- movable washing platform;
- the best cleaning speed in the rating - 1 sq. m / 20 sec .;
- local operating mode;
- does not leave streaks.
Disadvantages:
- costs 30,000 rubles. - almost twice as expensive as Bobot WIN3060;
- does not connect to a smartphone;
- spare cleaning wipes must be ordered separately for 2000 rubles. per set.
Bist Win A100 is a model of the same type as the Bobot WIN3060, but with an improved design of the working unit, which explains the high price tag. The vibrating mop brings the cleaning quality of the washer to the maximum in its class. The washing napkin is brought up to the level with the sensors, so there are no unwashed zones left by the frame. Bist Win A100 copes not only with frameless, but also with compound coatings - the robot washes even tiles with deep seams.
Bobot WIN3060
In the third place in the rating, a window washer from Bobot (Xiaomi sub-brand) is made in the form of a square platform (250 x 250), which washes the window with a rectangular rag and moves with the help of rubberized tracks. There are tactile sensors in the corners of the platform - they monitor the availability of the surface to be treated and allow the Bobot WIN3060 to be used on frameless windows. By synchronizing the device with a smartphone or picking up the remote control, you can choose from three operating modes: horizontal or vertical cleaning direction, as well as automatic mode with double cover. The peculiarity of the Bobot WIN3060 is that in the process of cleaning the window, it performs reciprocating passes, imitating the movements of a human hand. This allows the robotic assistant to wipe off dried-on dirt spots. The noise level is average - 60 dB.
Benefits:
- Low-profile design (only 97mm high)
- range of only 4 meters - 1.5 times less than that of REDMOND RV-RW001S;
- maintains working position for 40 minutes after power failure;
- suitable for frameless surfaces;
- RUB 19,000 Is one of the cheapest robots of this design.
Disadvantages:
- cleaning speed at the level of "robotic brushes" - 1 sq. m / 2 min;
- the angle sensors protrude beyond the body line, leaving a few millimeters of uncleaned area along the frame.
The price is 19,000 rubles. Unlike iBoto Win 199 and REDMOND RV-RW001S, Bobot WIN3060 washer cleans glass bathroom doors, glass tables and other surfaces with unlimited frames. The cleaning quality of this model is also higher than that of "robotic brushes", but due to the imitation of hand movements, the working speed of the Bobot WIN3060 leaves much to be desired.
iBoto Win 199
In fourth place is another budget robot in the form of a brush with two mops, this time from the Chinese manufacturer iBoto. With the help of an 80 W vacuum motor, the robot sticks to the window and begins a systematic movement in one of two programs. Due to its modest dimensions (295 x 148 mm), the minimum dimensions of the processed surface are only 350 x 350 mm, therefore Win 199 is suitable for cleaning vents, countertops and mirrors.
Benefits:
- the cheapest washer in the rating - 15,000 rubles;
- remote control and smartphone control;
- the maximum noise does not exceed 51 dB - 30% quieter than REDMOND RV-RW001S.
- built-in battery lasts for 20 minutes in maintenance mode.
Disadvantages:
- cleans very slowly - 1 m2 / 2.5 min;
- small cleaning radius - 4 meters (length of the safety cord);
- does not wash out corners.
The design and functionality of iBoto Win 199 are identical to the REDMOND RV-RW001S model, while the iBoto is assembled better, and it costs even a little cheaper. The main feature of the robotic assistant, which you should be aware of before making a purchase, is the slow speed of work, if necessary, perform several working cycles. Waiting for the job to finish and recharging the washer a couple of times will not be difficult for most housewives, but it can be a problem for constantly busy people.
REDMOND RV-RW001S
The last place in the ranking is occupied by a window cleaning robot of Chinese origin from the domestic brand REDMOND. Model RV-RW001S is made in the form of a 30 cm brush with two rotating bases on which round rags - mops are attached. Rotating alternately, the mops move the device, collecting surface dust and scrubbing stubborn stains from all surfaces, including marble, tiles and polished wood. The radius of action of the RV-RW001S is limited by the length of the power cord - 6.3 meters.There are 3 operating modes, which can be switched using the remote control or mobile application. In addition to a safety cord with a carabiner, the washer is equipped with a built-in 600 mAh uninterruptible power supply (UPS), the capacity of which is enough to hold it on the window surface for 15 minutes after a power outage.
Benefits:
- humane price tag - 16,000 rubles;
- control from a smartphone and integration into the Ready for Sky smart home system;
- a set of 6 pairs of mops;
- compact size (300 x 150).
Disadvantages:
- motor volume 72 dB;
- the round shape of the mops does not allow high-quality processing of the corner areas;
- the signal about the end of work is not duplicated in the application;
- mediocre work speed (1 sq.m. / 2 min);
- not suitable for frameless surfaces.
REDMOND RV-RW001S is a budget multi-purpose model with smart controls. The robot is able to facilitate the cleaning of exterior glass for residents of multi-storey buildings, and due to its small size it can be used to clean mirrors, refrigerators or shelves in the closet. But you should not wait for 100% of the cleaning quality of this robot: dust inevitably remains in the corners, on heavily soiled surfaces you need to make several passes to eliminate stains.
