TOP 7 best inexpensive robotic vacuum cleaners under 15,000 rubles

When choosing a robot vacuum cleaner in a budget of up to 15,000 rubles, you need to pay attention to the size of the dust collector, the operating time without recharging, the possibility of wet cleaning. You can't find advanced software and navigation here. I have prepared a TOP-7 rating of the best inexpensive models in 2020, which you should pay attention to with up to 15,000 rubles in your hands. The choice is based on my experience with robotic vacuum cleaners and on the basis of an analysis of reviews from real buyers.

Xiaomi Mijia 1C

Xiaomi Mijia 1C takes first place in the budget up to 15,000 rubles. It is enough for me to name two distinctive features by which he is here. The first is camera-based navigation. Yes, this is not a lidar. But for 15,000 rubles, it could not be here. But even seeing a camera for this money is not an easy task. And the second is connecting to a smartphone and building a room map. The robot is controlled through the application. The vacuum cleaner works in the MiHome system with the possibility of remote control, monitoring the progress of cleaning in real time. Cool, isn't it?

I could end there, but for the sake of etiquette, I will add some text with dry characteristics so that you do not study them yourself.

Key Features:

• Slim 8.2 cm body, the cat will reach even under the bed.
• It provides a snug fit to the floor for high-quality cleaning of the smallest debris.
• Wet floor cleaning is available. The water flow to the washcloth is regulated. It is dosed in a sufficient amount to prevent the formation of puddles.
• 15 sensors that are responsible for the navigation system. Before starting work, he estimates the harvesting area, makes a map of the optimal movement. Thanks to the visual sensor (camera) OV, the robot receives data 50 times per second, which allows it to quickly re-route. The dual gyroscope helps you determine your own location and follow the route clearly.
• On board there is a 4-core processor and a Nidec brushless motor with excellent suction power (2500 Pa), about 60 watts.

Benefits:

• High quality plastic.
• High cross-country ability.
• Excellent cleaning and wet wiping performance.
• Ease of cleaning the bin.
• Navigation, avoids obstacles well, navigates the room, makes a map.
• Cleaning on schedule.
• Control from the phone.
• Russified.

Disadvantages:

• According to customer reviews, it is worse in the dark.
• No remote control.
• The battery could have been bigger.

We conclude that Xiaomi Mijia 1C has excellent equipment with sensors, a powerful processor, and a graphics chip. This allows him to draw up an up-to-date map of the room, navigate in space, determine his place and develop the most successful cleaning route. With a powerful center brush, wide opening and a snug fit to the floor, it picks up any type of debris well.

iLife A8

In second place in the ilife A8 rating from a popular Chinese manufacturer. What do we get for 12,000 rubles? That is how much it costs on aliexpress and the Yandex market.

An excellent quality robot vacuum cleaner with dry cleaning. This is the main difference with the competitor from Xiaomi. If the presence of wet cleaning is not critical for you, take a close look at this option.

Let’s in order, how would I justify my choice in favor of iLife A8:

• Navigation. In fact, we get the same thing, the camera builds a map, three processors process the data. As a result, the robot moves confidently and cleans where it should clean. The card is not displayed on the smartphone - this is a minus. But considering that the competitor Xiaomi, except to look at the map, will not be able to do anything - the minus is not so significant. iLife A8 comes with a remote control, which compensates for the lack of a smartphone application.
  About navigation - a couple of lines of marketing. The PanoView system is used, consisting of a gyroscope, a built-in camera with a 360-degree viewing angle and another bundle of sensors.
• Two side brushes. I have used robots with one and two brushes. And my experience has shown that in a budget robot, two brushes do much better. All Xiaomi's arguments have logic, but in practice everything is a little different.
• Two turbo brushes. One for carpets and one for hard surfaces. I used hard surface brushes, it's silicone. It fits snugly, even picks up pea-type cereals.
• The i-Voice function informs about the robot's current behavior and warns of failures. He speaks, of course, English. Free English tutor in your home.
• VERY thin body 7.2 cm.

What's the bottom line? ilife A8 is one of the best robots in its price range. Cleans up flawlessly, returns to the base to recharge. Xiaomi can clean longer, about 90 minutes, but the 300 ml container will have to be cleaned more often. Loses XiaomiMijia 1C lack of wet cleaning function. Otherwise, robots are in one segment and each deserves to be in the top of the rating.

Benefits:

• Qualitatively executed.
• Convenient control from the remote control.
• Long battery life.
• Functional brushes.
• High quality cleaning.
• Sound alerts.
• Navigation.

Disadvantages:

• The voice assistant does not turn off. Not everyone likes an English tutor английском

iRobot Roomba 676

The third place in the rating is deservedly taken by irobot 676 with slightly larger dimensions - the height of the case (9.2 cm). Differs in the brush arrangement. He has only one side, and two central ones. The fluff and rubber rollers are fixed under the suction opening and rotate towards each other. Thanks to this, it collects debris well from various surfaces. DirtDetect technology detects the most polluted areas. The robot increases the power and passes through them several times until it is completely clean. IAdapt navigation provides the cleaner with obstacle sensing orientation. Also, this model is equipped with an anti-tangle system that allows the robot to pass through the wires without getting tangled in them. The control takes place via a smartphone. It is possible to postpone the launch according to the programmed schedule.

Benefits:

• Beautiful design.
• High quality cleaning.
• Does not get tangled in wires.
• Convenient smartphone control.

Disadvantages:

• Poor equipment.
• There is no remote control.
• Moves chaotically, does not build a cleaning map.
• There is no virtual wall.

irobot 676 is inferior to ilife A8 and Xiaomi Mijia 1C, because it cannot build a room map. However, it does an excellent job of its functions. This is facilitated by the addition of two cleaning rollers, a quality navigation system and an anti-entanglement option. He knows his way around the room and avoids obstacles. Although, due to the high construction, it will not be able to pass under low furniture. The advantage of the model is the detection of especially contaminated places and their high-quality cleaning (without the need to direct them manually).

iBoto Smart V720GW Aqua

The robot of this model did not take a place in the top three robot vacuum cleaners due to the lack of a camera, as in Xiaomi Mijia 1C and iLife a8. It differs from irobot 676 in a less functional (and only one) central brush. Although it has two side ones. This is enough for high-quality collection of debris from various surfaces, including carpets with a pile of 1.5 cm. The robot vacuum cleaner can perform wet cleaning. Like ilife A8, it builds a room map, but there is an application for a smartphone. Works in different modes, including silent. The main feature of the model is the ability to speak.He greets the owner, informs about the robots mode and about its end, about the need to recharge. Controlled by the remote control. Supports voice control. And also provides the ability to turn on through the Tuya "SmartLife" application. Compatible with Smart Home, Alice, Alex.

Benefits:

• A clear application.
• Cleaning time programming.
• High suction power.

Disadvantages:

• The remote control is of little use.
• Average quality of wet cleaning.

iBoto Smart V720GW Aqua is a good budget employee, which is inferior to the leaders, but is in demand in our market. The manufacturer is proven, the quality is beyond doubt.

Genio Deluxe 480

The robot vacuum cleaner Genio Deluxe 480 was released in 2019, replacing the Delux 370. During this time, it managed to collect positive feedback from users. The robot performs both dry and wet cleaning. Cleans carpets with a turbo brush. Navigation is based on a gyroscope and sensors for transmitting altitude and obstacles. Water tank for 300 ml and 500 ml for dry cleaning, this is more than enough, in the price segment up to 15,000 rubles. The battery capacity increased up to 2600 mAh, but this did not affect the operating time, the assistant cleans up the same 2 hours. The suction power of 50 W has also become larger, vacuuming carpets without problems.

Benefits:

• Stylish design with small dimensions, height 76 mm.
• Capacious battery - 2600 mAh.
• Large waste container - 500 ml.
• Combined turbo brush.
• High suction power - 1400 Pa.
• Three power modes.
• Performs wet cleaning.
• Double filtration system.
• Six operating modes.
• Good equipment: there is a remote control and a magnetic tape.
• The presence of a gyroscope.
• Low noise level during operation.

Disadvantages:

• There is no smartphone app like the Deluxe 500 version.
• There is no adjustment to spray liquid onto the tissue.

Many people do not need an application, cartography, and so on, but just need a robot to clean well. And there are no complaints about this. I removed it, returned to the base - what else do you need?
The manufacturer has been on the Russian market for a long time and has earned trust. Therefore, robotic vacuum cleaners of this brand are popular and loyal among customers. At the same time, this is practically the only manufacturer in the rating that provides warranty service in the territory of the Russian Federation, which really works.

Liectroux C30B

I gave the penultimate place in the rating to Liectroux C30B due to Chinese roots. I do not seem to be a racist, but it is not always convenient to buy from aliexpress and wait a month. If you buy in Russia, it will cost 18,000 rubles - and this price is generally unjustified. Before the rise in the dollar rate, it was much cheaper, so it was sold in 7000 copies. The manufacturers are very popular in the Chinese market. By the way, Kitfort KT-545 is completely copied from this robot and costs 22,000 rubles.

Now let's look at why you should buy this robot. The model is distinguished by a volumetric waste container of 0.6 l and autonomous operation up to 100 minutes. Equipped with a 350 ml water tank for wet cleaning the floor. The graphic map is made in 2D (it can be viewed in the application), provides for intelligent construction of the path. High suction power - up to 3000 Pa.

Benefits:

• Good cross-country ability.
• Combined brush.
• Normal noise level.
• Nice navigation.

Disadvantages:

• Draws up a cleaning map every time.
• No voice commands.
• It is not very convenient to clean the bin.

The Liectroux C30B robot is an excellent budget employee from China. If I were to choose between Xiaomi and this, then the choice is obvious. Xiaomi or iLife give the same for their money, and in some moments more. But this is my personal opinion. The vacuum cleaner turned out to be excellent and deservedly takes its place at the top.

Proscenic 830P

Proscenic 830P takes the last place in our rating, for the same reason as Liectroux, it is sold only in China, it costs 15,000 rubles at the moment. Features a V-shaped floating center brush, ideal for collecting debris. Has an adjustable suction power. The force can be selected from three positions: 900, 1500, 2000 Pa. Unlike PolarisPVCR 0726W and LiectrouxC30B has Alex voice control. And it works longer than the last one (up to 120 hours).Complete with magnetic tape to limit the cleaning area. Thanks to the IPANS 2.0 navigation system, it clearly determines its location on the apartment plan and effectively plans the travel schedule. Equipped with Vboost Carpet Detection. When carpet is detected, it independently amplifies the power.

Benefits:

• Powerful.
• Long working time.
• Builds a map. Good navigation.
• Voice control.
• Large dust container.
• Dosed water supply to the rag. No puddles.
• Well chosen from hard-to-reach places.

Disadvantages:

• The quality of wet cleaning is average.
• Doesn't always find the base quickly.
• Tangled in wires.

The Proscenic 830P has everything on board that its competitor from Liectroux. Builds a map, cleans up with dry and wet cleaning, there is an application. In general, a decent option for your money. Losing volume to the same Liectroux, as the brand is less well-known.