Best Budget Robot Vacuum Cleaner 2021 - Xiaomi, Redmond or iRobot?

There are no similar models in comparison, each robot vacuum cleaner has some design features. Xiaomi attracts with its unchanging brevity of design. White color with a contrasting black stripe, no unnecessary details - simple and tasteful. The design is neutral, suitable for home in any interior. Against the background of competitors, iRobot is clearly distinguished by a combination of external massiveness and harmony of forms. The model from Redmond is made with a claim to a stylish design. The silver body is complemented by a large black control button. Looks really interesting and modern.

A non-standard design attracts the attention of a model from Tefal. The body of the robot vacuum cleaner is made of black matte plastic with blue color accents and a single button for starting the automatic mode on the top panel. The model from Polaris is outwardly simple, nothing special stands out.

The package of all considered robotic vacuum cleaners includes a charging dock, side brushes, a remote control, a brush cleaning tool and a turbo brush.Additionally, it may include spare filters, brushes, fabric nozzles. The model from Redmond boasts the best equipment - two additional filters, two nozzles and a container for wet cleaning. iRobot excelled. This is the only model in comparison that comes with a virtual wall to limit the cleaning area. The Polaris Robot Vacuum comes with a replacement HEPA filter. Xiaomi and Tefal are identical in terms of equipment, so they get the same ratings.

All robot vacuum cleaners from the comparison are equipped with a set of options, they can perform dry and wet cleaning, and automatically return to the docking station for recharging. But since we are looking at inexpensive models, the functionality can be a little lame. For example, only two robot vacuum cleaners from the comparison are able to build and remember a map of the room, which allows them to better navigate in space. This is Xiaomi and Polaris. Both models have 4 operating modes, are programmed by the days of the week, are equipped with a timer and control from a smartphone.But in terms of “modes of operation,” users give Polaris a higher rating, so the model unexpectedly falls into first place.

Redmond has five modes of operation - automatic, turbo, local, zigzag, corner cleaning, so it copes with its task even without building a map of the room. iRobot has two main modes of operation - regular and spot cleaning, but it is controlled from a smartphone and comes with a virtual wall for a more thorough cleaning of one room. But Tefal, apart from three modes of operation, cannot boast of anything special.

To evaluate the quality of cleaning, we combine the already considered functionality, battery life, container volume and user reviews. For most parameters, the Xiaomi robot vacuum cleaner can be put in the first place. The model is equipped with a capacious dust container of 0.6 liters, builds a map of the room, and works in several modes. According to user reviews, it does an excellent job of collecting animal hair. So in terms of cleaning quality, it is the best, despite the short battery life (90 minutes).The second place is confidently occupied by Redmond with a capacious 0.5 liter container, five modes of operation, two hours of battery life. The quality of cleaning increases the possibility of simultaneous dry and wet cleaning. The robot vacuum cleaner collects small debris, dust and immediately wipes the floor with a damp cloth. One of the best models for home cleanliness.

iRobot is also pleasantly pleased with the quality of cleaning. One of the most inexpensive models of the manufacturer is equipped with a capacious 0.6 liter container, equipped with a virtual wall, controlled from a smartphone. It does not build a room map, and the battery life is just over an hour. These are definitely disadvantages, but users are satisfied with the quality of cleaning. The robot vacuum cleaner does an excellent job with dust, small debris, animal hair, leaving only the very corners uncleaned. Polaris and Tefal are equipped with very small containers, more suitable for regular cleaning of a clean floor. For pet owners, these are not the best options. But Polaris received the highest rating from buyers, their cleaning quality is more than satisfied.

Xiaomi Robot Vacuum Cleaner is equipped with the most advanced navigation system. This is the only low-cost model compared to optical sensors. Thanks to the camera, Xiaomi builds a map of the room, and additional sensors help him read elevation changes and determine the distance to objects. After several cleanings, the model remembers the plan of the apartment, cleans every corner of it. Polaris also builds a map of the premises, but it does it not so well, it works more according to the algorithms laid down. The navigation system is a little underdeveloped, but overall not bad. Algorithms are used in Redmond, but the system is well developed, the robot vacuum cleaner cleans well. The model is able to move in a zigzag, in a spiral, along the walls, remove corners. In large rooms, the zigzag trajectory is automatically switched on.

iRobot produces robotic vacuum cleaners with advanced navigation, but this particular model is budget-friendly, it does not build a map of the room and navigates through an improved system of algorithms. Tefal is inferior to other models in navigation, it is poorly designed, according to user reviews, the robot vacuum cleaner gets confused in the room, leaves uncleaned areas.

If you need a budget option, the best solution is the iRobot brand robot vacuum cleaner.Moreover, in terms of characteristics, it is far from last. If you are looking for good value for money, choose it or Xiaomi, which costs one and a half thousand more, but also wins in many ways. The price of Tefal is slightly higher than iRobot, but less successful in terms of cleaning quality.

The most expensive robot vacuum in comparison is Polaris. It has many advantages, but it is definitely no better than Xiaomi with an advanced navigation system. Redmond is a little cheaper, which is also inferior to Xiaomi in a number of parameters.

In the first place in terms of popularity was expectedly Xiaomi. Buyers are interested in the robot vacuum cleaner most often - almost 77,000 requests per month. And his grades are also the highest. So in terms of popularity and user reviews, Xiaomi takes a confident first place. With a large margin, but good indicators, iRobot is a step lower. The Redmond robot vacuum cleaner is also interested quite often. But the model from Tefal can hardly be called popular - it has the lowest rating and the fewest requests.

In terms of cleaning quality, design, popularity, user reviews and navigation, the robot vacuum cleaner of the Chinese brand Xiaomi was in first place. It becomes a clear winner in our comparison, outperforming other manufacturers in terms of rating and number of wins according to model criteria. The budget model from iRobot, although the cheapest, took second place in the final assessment. This is one of the best inexpensive robotic vacuum cleaners with quite tolerable cleaning quality. Redmond cleans up cleanly, copes with animal hair, comes with spare rags, filters and is generally very good for a budget model.

In the last places were robotic vacuum cleaners Polaris and Tefal. Polaris can be distinguished by good navigation and functionality, but Tefal is a mediocre model. For the same price, you can take a more successful iRobot vacuum cleaner in all respects.