Every robot vacuum cleaner manufacturer is trying to introduce a new model with more potential. The Chinese company Chuwi launched the iLife A7 in 2018 with an improved cleaning system and a redesigned design. In the review, we will consider the capabilities of the robot vacuum cleaner, its technical characteristics and the difference from other models in the A.
Appearance
The robot has a standard round shape with a diameter of 32 cm and a height of 7.6 cm. It weighs 2.6 kg. The body is plastic in black. The top of the vacuum cleaner is glossy with glitters, which improves its appearance and makes it stand out with its originality. Here, almost in the center, there are five control buttons and a display, forming an oval control panel. Below you can see the button that opens the trash compartment.
On the side surface in front there is a soft bumper that extends 1 cm beyond the contour of the device. Obstacle detection sensors are mounted in it. A little further on, the power button is visible, as well as a place for connecting an external power adapter. On the bottom there are:
- two driving side wheels and a front swivel castor;
- two side brushes;
- main brush;
- contacts for installation on the base;
- battery compartment with cover;
- the bottom of the garbage container;
- height control sensors.
Specifications
- dust collector type: cyclone filter;
- trash compartment: 0.6 l;
- setting for charging: automatic;
- power consumption: 22 W;
- suction power: 500 Pa (maximum up to 1000 Pa);
- noise: 68 dB.
The robot is powered by a Li-Ion battery (2600 mAh). It works autonomously for 120-150 minutes, recovery to full charge takes 300 minutes.
Functionality
The iLife A7 vacuum cleaner cleans all floors, including carpets, using CyclonePower Cleaning technology, which ensures the coordinated action of three elements. Well-sized side brushes sweep even fine debris and dust towards the suction port. The turbo brush perfectly cleans not only hard surfaces, but also carpets. The adjustable suction power with great force and speed sends the collected dirt through the opening into the dust collector. There is a triple air filtration using the main, cotton and HEPA filters.
The robot works according to the following programs:
- Automatic. The vacuum cleaner itself chooses the order of movement.
- Local. Cleansing a specific area follows a spiral path. In this case, the device must be brought to the right place and turned on there.
- Classic. The robot walks around the perimeter, and then proceeds to clean the rest of the territory.
- Manual. The user himself controls the movement.
You can control the vacuum cleaner with a remote control or from a smartphone, after installing the desired application. The buttons on the case also allow you to select a mode, make a schedule. Unimpeded movement of the robot is provided by a set of sensors that sensitively pick up an obstacle on the way or a change in height. After finishing the program, the vacuum cleaner goes to the charging station on its own.
Equipment
The delivery set is presented in a branded box, which contains:
- robot;
- charging station;
- power adapter;
- remote controller;
- two sets of side brushes;
- turbo brush;
- spare HEPA filter;
- filter brush;
- instruction.
Advantages and disadvantages
ILife A7 advantages:
- attractive design;
- small size;
- high-quality assembly;
- several autonomous working modes;
- cleaning of any surfaces;
- high absorption capacity;
- three stages of air purification;
- several ways of remote control;
- the ability to schedule work.
Disadvantages:
- does not wipe the floor with a rag;
- no virtual wall;
- does not make a map;
- the application does not describe the current cleaning moment;
- noisy in turbo mode.
The price of the device is 12.5 thousand rubles. And the correction of these shortcomings would lead to a significant rise in the price of the model. For its price segment, the robot efficiently and efficiently performs its main function and has good technical equipment.
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