Polaris PVCR 0930 SmartGo - designed for dry and wet cleaning. The model has managed to take its rightful place among other robotic vacuum cleaners in a short period of time. It has 5 modes of operation, a good filtration system, a large-capacity battery, a remote control, a navigation system, many useful functions and properties. I will tell you in detail about the characteristics of the gadget and its features in the review.
Appearance
The PVCR 0930 SmartGo casing is made of impact-resistant plastic in a beautiful black color. Due to its small size, the device easily gets into hard-to-reach places, removes accumulated dirt and dust from there.
At the top are control buttons and an LCD screen. On the side there is a spring-loaded bumper with a rubberized protective lining, a socket for connecting a power adapter, an on / off button for the device. Below - two driving wheels on the sides, a front swivel roller, a place for automatic recharging of the vacuum cleaner at the docking station, two side brushes, a central turbo brush, a battery cover, height difference sensors, an area for attaching a microfiber cloth. There are three height difference sensors along the edges of the device: thanks to them, the robot vacuum cleaner can avoid falling off the steps.
Equipment
The robot vacuum cleaner comes in a regular cardboard box, inside of which there is another one in a bright branded package. It shows the device itself, there is a brief description of its characteristics and functions. In addition to the robot itself, the package includes:
- Remote control.
- Two spare side brushes.
- Central turbo brush.
- Brush for cleaning the dust collector.
- Charging dock.
- Spare filters + HEPA filter.
- Floor cleaning wipes.
- User's manual.
The scope of delivery is large enough, only a small part of manufacturers can boast of such a set.
Functionality
The two main functions of the Polaris PVCR 0930 SmartGo robot vacuum cleaner are dry and wet cleaning. Surface cleaning modes: automatic, in a spiral, along the walls, with navigation, increasing the maximum suction power. During cleaning, side blades scoop debris towards the center, where it is captured by the main brush with rubberized edges. Then it enters the container, where it is captured by mesh and foam filters, and the smallest dust particles are captured by the HEPA filter. For wet cleaning, fill the container with water. The innovative SmartDrop water technology ensures that the microfiber cloth is evenly dampened to prevent puddles from forming while the robot is moving. The device can be cleaned both on hard surfaces and on carpets with a short pile. The volume of the dust tank is 0.2 liters. When cleaning low pile carpets, the side brushes should be removed to prevent breakage. Wet cleaning is only permissible on hard, moisture-resistant surfaces. The volume of the water compartment is 0.3 liters. Using the button on the remote control with the fan icon, you can select the level of water flow from the container. You can start the cleaning robot from the control panel or from the remote control. The user has access to several cleaning programs, the ability to set the start time for the entire week with scheduling.
Navigation mode is activated by a button with a zigzag icon. The device begins to move along parallel lines and, using GyroInside technology, automatically determines the remainder of the uncleared area. Pressing the fan-shaped button on the remote control activates the Maximum mode and the suction power increases. The Local Cleaning program is started by the button with a spiral icon. This mode is used for cleaning a particularly dirty area. To restore order "Along the walls" you need to press the corresponding button on the control panel.
If the battery runs out during cleaning, the robot automatically returns to the base. If necessary, you can direct it to the base by pressing a special button. The battery capacity is 2600 mAh, its full charge lasts for 130 minutes of automatic cleaning, and a full battery charge lasts 300 minutes. This is a very good indicator: for most models with an identical battery, the charging time takes 500 minutes.
Advantages and disadvantages
Benefits:
- Beautiful view.
- LED display.
- Fast battery charging.
- Remote control.
- Large delivery set.
- GyroInside technology.
- SmartDrop technology.
- 2 levels of filtration.
- Indicators of charge and filling of the dust collector.
Disadvantages:
- Average noise level.
- GyroInside technology often fails.
- Small volumes of dust and water containers.
- High price.
- Poorly controlled from the remote control.
Verdict
I would like to note the high quality of the Polaris robot and decent functionality. The device looks modern, the LED display brings its zest. In terms of functionality, the model is not inferior to more expensive devices: 5 modes of operation, GyroInside technology (albeit malfunctioning) and SmartDrop, which has proven itself very well. It's not clear to me why the manufacturer made such small compartments for garbage (about, 2 l) and water (0.3 l). This is not enough for complete cleaning without stopping. In terms of autonomy, the model does not have outstanding performance, but it has relatively fast charging and a relatively good battery life - 130 minutes. Price - 18 thousand rubles: I believe that it corresponds to the quality.
