The iLife V55 Pro Robot Vacuum Cleaner is a new 2019 introduced by Chuwi. The home assistant is designed for wet and dry floor cleaning. Parquet, tiles, linoleum, carpet - the robot has proven itself well on any surface. Unlike the previous version, the V55 has a wider functionality. The wet cleaning tank is attached in addition to the dust container, not instead of it.
Equipment
The iLife V55 Pro comes in two boxes. Inside a sturdy cardboard box is the branded packaging. The box has plastic handles for easy portability.
Equipment:
- Robot vacuum cleaner.
- Charging station.
- Power adapter.
- Remote control with batteries.
- Restrictor of movement (virtual wall) with batteries.
- Additional brushes (2 pcs.).
- Spare filter.
- Tool for cleaning brushes.
- Microfiber cloths, holder.
- Instruction manual summarized.
Appearance
The robot vacuum cleaner has a solid design. The standard pill shape looks like a circle on top. Black plastic case with gray inserts. The glossy top surface is equipped with an LED display with buttons. On the top panel there is a light indication, a dust collector section under a tight lid.
Two drive wheels, reversing roller, charging contacts on the docking station are located below. There is also a battery compartment, two brushes, an opening for the suction channel, an area for installing a holder with a microfiber cloth. The napkin is inserted into the space between the wheels, so its area is increased. A water tank is inserted into the back of the body. There is a bumper with rubber pads in front.
Functionality
The combination of dry and wet modes is a feature of this model. The choice of power level - 550 or 1000 Pa The device sucks in crumbs, sand, cereals, small stones at maximum power. The 300 ml dust container is equipped with a filter to clean the air passing through it. The HEPA filter traps dust, bacteria, microorganisms.
Cleaning is done with two side brushes. Considering the large size of the rubberized wheels, the home assistant confidently drives onto carpets up to 12 mm high. On surfaces with a large pile, it collects most of the debris well (work is effective only at the maximum power level). A corresponding icon on the display warns of the need to replace the waste container.
An addition to the functionality is simultaneous dry and wet cleaning. It is enough to attach the water container to the dust container. After attaching a pre-soaked microfiber cloth, you can start cleaning. There will be no complete cleaning of the floors, but it will be possible to refresh the floor covering.
The home assistant works in one of five modes:
- Auto. Suitable for daily use. The device plots the route itself (power - 550 Pa).
- Point. Thorough cleaning in heavily soiled areas. Movement along a spiral path from the center and back.
- Along the perimeter. When moving along walls and furniture, removes debris along skirting boards, in corners.
- "Snake". The presence of a built-in gyroscope allows the device to move along a broken path (zigzag) along the perimeter of the room, without missing a single section.
- Maximum.The iLife V55 Pro Robot Vacuum Cleaner operates with a maximum suction force of 1000 Pa.
Using the built-in timer, you can configure the operation of the device. Implemented the ability to control buttons on the top panel or from the remote control.
Advantages and disadvantages
After evaluating user reviews and specifications stated by the manufacturer, we can highlight the pros and cons of the iLife V55 Pro model.
Benefits:
- affordable price (within 10 thousand rubles);
- pleasant design;
- good equipment (remote control, movement limiter, batteries for them);
- 5 operating modes;
- power regulation (maximum 1000 Pa);
- recharging in automatic mode;
- snake mode;
- combination of wet and dry modes;
- low noise level (52 dB);
- schedule of settings;
- built-in timer.
Disadvantages:
- small capacity of the dust collector (300 ml): after each cleaning it must be cleaned of debris;
- the battery takes a long time to charge;
- cannot be operated from a smartphone.
Verdict
The iLife V55 Pro delivers value for money. It copes with dry cleaning perfectly (a little debris in the corners is a problem for all electronic assistants). The ability to combine wet and dry modes is an additional advantage. All basic cleanliness functions work flawlessly. No special “negative” was revealed during operation. The iLife V55 Pro robot is well worth the money.
