Robot vacuum cleaners with camera-based navigation tend to outperform their competitors with lidar-based laser navigation. But it's better than gyroscope-based navigation coupled with sensors. Most often, cameras are installed on vacuum cleaners of the middle segment. But there are also representatives from the flagships who use this technology. The main disadvantage is that such robots are poorly oriented in the dark.
Today I have compiled a rating of the best robot vacuum cleaners with a camera from the flagship to the budget segment. My choice is based on my experience of use, as well as based on real customer reviews. I hope my rating will help you make the right choice and narrow your search.
1st place - iRobot Roomba i7 +
An easy-to-use vacuum cleaner from a well-known American manufacturer. Feature - automatic cleaning of the dust collector. During installation on the docking station, the vacuum cleaner automatically throws all the collected litter into the bag located in its upper part. Its volume is several times larger than the internal dust collector - you can forget about cleaning for at least a month.
In addition, the model boasts:
- Intelligent navigation and mapping systems - the ability to map and clean multiple floors.
- Two rubber turbo brushes with different tread patterns, providing high-quality cleaning of any debris, especially on carpets. They rotate towards each other, the first raises the pile, and the second rakes in the debris.
Controlled from a smartphone. It has only 2 operating modes - automatic and local cleaning. The suction power changes automatically depending on the degree of dirtiness and the type of surface to be cleaned. Additionally, through the application, you can track the actions of the vacuum cleaner, its technical condition, draw up a schedule for its operation in your absence. Unfortunately, virtual walls are not provided in the application. For this, a dual-mode laser motion limiter (circular and linear boundaries) is supplied in the kit. Battery life is up to 75 minutes. Classic design - washer made of black plastic. The price is 65,000 rubles.
pros
- Self-cleaning system.
- Advanced cartography and navigation.
- Suction power.
- Adaptation to the type of surface to be cleaned.
- Cleaning quality.
- Easily overcomes obstacles up to 20 mm.
- simple control from a smartphone.
- Voice notifications in Russian.
Minuses
- Price.
- High noise level when unloading garbage at the base.
- No wet cleaning.
- Mediocre autonomy.
- One side brush.
- You cannot limit the area of work in the application.
- The virtual wall is powered by batteries.
- Cannot be integrated into a smart home.
Suitable for cleaning a large apartment or a house with several floors. Doesn't require any action from the user. When switching from linoleum to carpet, the vacuum cleaner automatically increases the power, and vice versa. Also, the power increases when especially contaminated areas are detected. But the main feature is self-cleaning. In principle, there are no vacuum cleaners with such a function, and if you need it, then the choice is obvious.The problem of wet cleaning can be solved by purchasing an additional Braava Jet m6 floor polisher, which can work in conjunction with a vacuum cleaner using the same cards. True, the price of such pleasure is high, the kit will result in at least 110,000 rubles, and for this money you can buy a car, or 4 vacuum cleaners of other brands. If 100k is too much for you, I advise you to pay attention to other models, for example, the more affordable Okami U90 Vision.
2nd place - Okami U90 Vision
Designed for separate wet and dry cleaning. It copes well with dry thanks to its high suction power (up to 2,500 Pa) and a special turbo brush with nylon bristles and silicone petals. This design allows you to efficiently clean the carpet pile from debris and dust. It copes well with wet cleaning, but it will not replace a mop. But it can clean up where hands often do not reach - under furniture. The height of 76 mm allows him to drive under sofas, bedside tables and freely do his job. Controlled from the remote control or from a smartphone. Unlike iRobot Roomba i7+ gives the user more settings - you can choose the suction power, the degree of moistening of the napkin, and schedule the operation of the device. From the standpoint of autonomy, it also outperforms the leader of the rating - up to 120 minutes, with the ability to continue working after recharging. The model looks stylish - a classic black washer with a 3D ornament on the lid. The price is 35,000 rubles.
pros
- Price.
- Small height.
- Design.
- SLEEP mode - noise reduction without significant loss in performance.
- Autonomy.
- Installation of virtual walls and work areas in the application.
- Navigation and cartography.
- Suction power.
- Cleaning quality.
- Convenient control from the remote control or smartphone.
Minuses
- Minor software flaws.
- Do not wash the dust container with water.
If you are looking for a good wet vacuum cleaner at an affordable price, then the Okami U90 Vision is the one for you. Dry cleaning is excellent, wet cleaning is available, and 2 times cheaper than iRobot. It is also worth noting the manufacturer's service support for a period of 1 year. This is important for a technique like this.
3rd place - LG R9MASTER
A vacuum cleaner with a special form factor. It has a cylindrical body with a height of 143 mm and a brush located in front of it in a collapsible working unit. There are no side brushes. The quality of cleaning is ensured by a high suction power (up to 4000 Pa), a V-shaped main brush and a motor with a multi-cyclone filtration system:
- The metal mesh filter is designed for crushing large fractions.
- Tangential cyclone - divides all garbage into large and small.
- Axial cyclone - forms mini-vortices, pulls in fine dust.
- Pre-filter - traps dust particles suspended in the air flow.
- The HEPA filter prevents fine dust from getting back into the air.
Works in 3 modes:
- Spiral - local cleaning at maximum mode.
- Edge - cleaning the entire area, including near-wall areas, where the vacuum cleaner slows down and increases the suction power.
- Zigzag - cleaning of the entire area without approaching the walls, identifying carpets, especially dirty places and increasing the suction power on them.
Controlled from a smartphone. Restriction of the cleaning area, setting priority zones, scheduling, sending for repeated cleaning of especially dirty areas, viewing history and information about the state of the vacuum cleaner are available. Autonomy - up to 90 minutes. The price is 80,000 rubles.
pros
- Navigation and cartography.
- Suction power.
- Multi-cyclone filtration system.
- Cleaning quality.
- Convenient smartphone control.
- Convenient cleaning of the dust container.
Minuses
- Price.
- Dimensions.
- No wet cleaning.
- May get stuck in chair legs.
- Cleaning quality in corners.
The most powerful rated vacuum cleaner. Excellent cleaning quality, except for the corners and areas under the furniture, where the vacuum cleaner cannot enter because of its size. Overpriced. There are many worthy competitors on the market with a wet cleaning function and a much lower cost, but for rooms with carpets, it really is the best.The iRobot Roomba i7 and iCLEBO O5 WiFi do relatively well with carpets. If you choose from universal 2-in-1 models, I advise you to take a closer look at Okami U90 Vision - the best price-quality ratio.
4th place - Xiaomi Mijia Sweeping Robot 1S
Well, let's dilute the rating with budget prices? So to speak, available options with a camera. The first in line vacuum cleaner from a popular Chinese brand for dry cleaning of any surfaces. The suction power is 2000 Pa. It works in three modes - balanced, max, and turbo, there is a local cleaning function. But the model cannot recognize carpets, especially polluted areas. Of the features, it should be noted high autonomy - up to 150 minutes. And if this is not enough, he will go to charge, after which he will continue his work. Controlled from a smartphone, or using the Xiao Ai voice service. The MiHome application allows you to select the type of cleaning, suction power, set virtual boundaries, set a work schedule, and manually control the movements of the robot. Design - classic from Xiaomi, washer made of snow-white plastic. The price is 20,000 rubles.
pros
- Price.
- Design.
- Suction power.
- Navigation and cartography.
- Autonomy.
- Simple smartphone control.
- Xiao Ai voice control.
- The ability to integrate into the "Smart Home".
Minuses
- Equipment.
- The volume of the dust collector.
- No wet cleaning.
- One side brush.
- Some users have difficulty syncing with Mi Home.
- Doesn't detect carpets.
- Poorly cleans high pile carpets.
- Instructions in Chinese.
The model is the leader among users of the Yandex market. Despite the mentioned disadvantages, 96% of buyers recommend it, noting the ideal ratio from the point of view of price and quality. If you need a budget vacuum cleaner without wet cleaning function, feel free to purchase this model.
5th place - ILIFE A8
Need a vacuum cleaner with a camera even cheaper? I found a way out. An excellent option iLife A8 for 13,500 rubles. What can a vacuum cleaner do for this money? Let's figure it out.
Designed for dry cleaning only, like Xiaomi. Navigation based on the camera and gyroscope, in fact, like Xiaomi. At this price, you will have to sacrifice smartphone and app sync. The robot is controlled from the remote control, it is more convenient than pressing buttons on the body.
Otherwise, this is a great option for everyday cleaning, and most reviews say about this. The set includes 2 turbo brushes, silicone for hard surfaces and with bristles for carpets. Thanks to high-quality turbo brushes, the suction power of 1000 PA is enough to remove any debris, personally checked. The capacity of the dust container is 300 ml, get ready to clean it every 2-3 days, depending on the amount of garbage in your apartment. You don't have to think about the battery life, up to 150 minutes.
pros
- Price.
- Design.
- Equipment.
- The quality of materials and workmanship.
- 2 brushes included.
- Small height 72 mm.
- Autonomy.
Minuses
- The volume of the container.
An excellent option for 13,500 rubles. Nothing more, just high-quality cleaning of your apartment.
6th place - iCLEBO O5 WiFi
We could have finished in 5th place, the rating came out full, from the most expensive to the cheapest versions of robotic vacuum cleaners with a camera. But I decided to add a few more models that deserve attention, but still weakly compete with other participants. And the first model iCLEBO O5 WiFi. The robot has been on sale for more than one year. Declared by the manufacturer for dry and wet cleaning. Copes with the first perfectly:
- Powerful brushless motor.
- Special turbo brush with 172 ° rubber petals.
- Movable turbo brush module.
- 3 operating modes (zone, automatic and turbo).
This allows debris to be collected from any surface. Animal hair and hair are not a problem, they do not wrap around the brush.
There are complaints about wet cleaning. The manufacturer offers the user to wet the complete microfiber napkin, claiming that its special structure keeps moisture for a long time and perfectly absorbs dirt without leaving streaks. In practice, this does not work.Okami U90 Vision do much better wet cleaning.
The functionality of the proprietary smartphone application raises no objections. It allows you to select the operating mode, install virtual walls, restricted areas, plan a work schedule, view history, assess the technical condition of the device. You can also control the robot using the remote control or the touch panel on the body. For convenience, a small display is provided. Alternatively, you can use voice control services Assistant, Amazon Alexa, Yandex Alice. Integration into a "smart home" is possible. Autonomy - up to 2 hours. From the standpoint of design, it differs from all participants in the rating, it is made in a D-shape, rounded on all sides. Price 40,000 rubles.
pros
- Design.
- Small height.
- Excellent navigation.
- Suction power.
- The quality of dry cleaning.
- Smartphone control.
- Detection of particularly dirty places and carpets with automatic increase in suction power.
- Hair and wool do not wrap around the brush.
- Autonomy.
- Voice control.
- The ability to integrate into a "smart home".
Minuses
- No container for wet cleaning.
- The quality of wet cleaning.
- There is an error in the construction of the map.
- Minor software flaws.
Due to the lack of full-fledged wet cleaning, the price of this vacuum cleaner is overpriced. Okami U90 Vision copes with dry cleaning no worse, it costs only 6,000 rubles more. If you are ready to give up wet cleaning altogether, then the best option for the price is Xiaomi Mijia Sweeping Robot 1S. For 40,000 rubles, you can consider Xiaomi S6 or Okami U100, which will be several times better than this model.
7th place - Ecovacs DeeBot D710
A budget vacuum cleaner for dry cleaning. In terms of price, they compete with Xiaomi 1S. Works in 5 modes:
- Auto.
- Along the perimeter.
- Local.
- Maximum.
- Manual control.
The model's dust collector is equipped with three filters, which excludes the possibility of small particles getting back into the air.
You can control the vacuum cleaner from the remote control, smartphone or voice commands. The functionality of the application is modest - it allows you to plan a work schedule, view a map and statistics. There are no restrictions for the robot. There is also no virtual limiter included. Autonomy up to 110 minutes. Design - classic, color - white. The price is 20,000 rubles.
pros
- Price.
- Design.
- Small height.
- Navigation.
- Triple filtration.
- Autonomy.
- Voice control.
Minuses
- No wet cleaning.
- Low, in comparison with competitors, suction power.
- High noise level during operation.
- No movement limiter included.
- Low-functional application.
At first glance, this model has an attractive price, but if you carefully study the market and the features of the products presented on it, you can find out that Xiaomi Mijia Sweeping Robot 1S has a more functional application, high suction power, and the price is identical.
