No new robot vacuum and mop is good
Stiftung Warentest tests 13 new cleaning robots. Of 9 devices that also have a mopping function, none is better than satisfactory, 2 vacuum cleaners score well. Only one robot is convincing on carpeted floors, but it does not stand up to comparison with handheld vacuum cleaners either.
Unless vacuuming and mopping the floor is a passion or an everyday sport, these are tedious household chores that people are happy to leave to robots. But these independent little helpers quickly reach their limits. Stiftung Warentest has tested 13 new appliances and found that they are no real alternatives to manual labor. Only two robots are good overall, no vacuum mop is better than satisfactory. If one were to apply the standards of hand-held cordless vacuum cleaners, the test results would be even worse, write the testers dry as dust.
The test winner with a quality rating of 2.1 is the Vorwerk VR7, which is very expensive with an average online price of 950 euros. It is the only appliance that cleans carpets well and even does a very good job on hard floors. The testers were satisfied with its practicality and handling.
With an overall score of 2.4, the Neato D10, which costs around 290 euros, is hardly any weaker. The runner-up does a good job on hard floors and cleans carpets satisfactorily.
Mopping impossible
The best robot that can vacuum and mop is the Shark RV2600WSEU. Like most vacuum sweepers, it has a service station that automatically empties and fills the dust and water containers and dries the mop. As a vacuum cleaner, it does a good job on smooth floors and cleans carpets satisfactorily. The Shark is the only appliance that also mops well; the testers rated its practicality and handling as satisfactory. Overall, the Shark, which costs around 650 euros, achieved a quality rating of 2.7.
If you only have hard floors, the cheapest new vacuum wiper is also worth a look. For around 425 euros, the Medion X50 SW vacuums hard floors well. However, its performance on carpets and its mopping function are only adequate. Because it maneuvers expertly through the home, it outperformed the test winner in terms of practicality with a good rating.
Last year, its predecessor, the Medion X40 SW (325 euros), performed better with a quality rating of 2.5. However, Stiftung Warentest points out that the test criteria have changed since then, only the suction power is directly comparable. In this category, the robot was very good on hard floors, while the testers found it satisfactory on carpets and as a mop.
The most expensive device among the new test candidates is the Roborock S8 Pro Ultra, which costs an average of 1500 euros. However, the vacuum mop only received good marks as a vacuum cleaner on hard floors and for its practicality. The results on carpets were only rated as satisfactory by the product test, and the mopping function was only rated as sufficient. Overall, it only achieved an overall score of 3.6.
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Despite the disappointing results in the Stiftung Warentest test for vacuum mops, there's a growing interest in integrating household appliances into a Networked household. Networked household systems allow for seamless communication and control of various devices within a home, including robots.
In the future, the performance of these robots might be improved through collaborations with robotics companies. For instance, there's potential for advancements in foundation warrantesting processes to ensure higher-quality products, such as robot vacuums and mops. A well-functioning robot could be a valuable addition to a Networked household, even if current testing results aren't encouraging.
Source: www.ntv.de
