360 company is new to the robot vacuum cleaner market. Its first model, the 360 S6, was released in 2018. The company makes smart devices that can remember your home layout and are more efficient than most cleaners in this price range. I had a chance to test three of them.
What is the difference between the models? Let's dive deeper into the 360 robot vacuum lineup.
| Model name | 360 C50 | 360 S5 | 360 S6 | 360 S7 Pro | 360 S8 | 360 S8 Plus | 360 S9 | 360 S10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battery life | 120 min | 110 min | 90 min | 120 min | 120 min | 180 | 180 min | 180 min |
| Suction power | 2,600 Pa | 2,000 Pa | 1,800 Pa | 2,000 Pa | 2,700 Pa | 2,700 Pa | 2,200 Pa | 3,300 Pa |
| Carpet identification | no | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Mapping | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Mapping technology | gyroscope | LDS | LDS | LDS | LDS | LDS | LDS | Hidden LDS + 3D sensor |
| Zoned cleaning | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Dustbin size | 510 ml | 550 ml | 400 ml | 550 ml | 360 ml | 350 ml | 420 ml | 500 ml |
| Mopping | yes | no | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Water level control | yes | - | no | no | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Water tank size | 300 ml | - | 80 ml | 150 ml | 350 ml | 300 ml | 200 ml | 520 ml |
| Filter type | HEPA | HEPA | HEPA | HEPA | HEPA | HEPA | HEPA | HEPA |
| Alexa / Google Home Support | yes/yes | yes/no | yes/no | yes/no | yes/yes | yes/yes | yes/yes | yes/yes |
| Battery capacity | 2,600 mAh | 2,600 mAh | 3,200 mAh | 3,200 mAh | 3,200 mAh | 5,000 mAh | 5,200 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Restricted areas | no | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| No-Mop zones | no | - | no | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Room cleaning | no | yes | no | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Scheduling to clean in one room | no | yes | no | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Multiple maps support | no | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Noise level | 60 dB | 55 dB | 55 dB | 55 dB | 59 dB | 57 dB | 53 dB | 60 dB |
| Crossing ability | 0.59 in / 15 mm | 0.79 in / 20 mm | 0.67 in / 17 mm | 0.79 in / 20 mm | 0.79 in / 20 mm | 0.79 in / 20 mm | 0.79 in / 20 mm | 0.79 in / 20 mm |
| Height | 3.11 in / 7.9 cm | 3.94 in / 10 cm | 3.94 in / 10 cm | 3.94 in / 10 cm | 3.74 in / 9.5 cm | N/A | 3.94 in / 10 cm | 3.35 in / 8.5 cm |
| Resumption | no | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| App | 360Robot | 360Robot | 360Robot | 360Robot | 360Robot | Botslab | 360Robot | 360Robot |
| Warranty | 12 months | 12 months | 12 months | 12 months | 12 months | 12 months | 12 months | 12 months |
| Release date | Aug 2020 | 2018 | 2018 | June 2019 | Oct 2021 | 2022 | March 2020 | May 2021 |
| Price | $189.99 Amazon | $199.99 Amazon | $369.98 Amazon | $299.99 Amazon | $329.99 Amazon | $499.99 Amazon $916.65 Aliexpress |
$449.99 Amazon | $599.99 |
- For small homes: 360 C50, S5, and S6
- For low-pile carpet and hard floors only: 360 C50 and S6
- Medium-pile carpet suitable models: 360 S7 Pro, S9, and S10
- Multi-level houses: the “S” series
- Pet hair: 360 S8 Plus
- For homes with mostly hard floor: 360 S8
360 “C” and “S” Series what is the difference
The 360 robot cleaners lineup has two series: C and S.
- The C series includes one model, the C50. It is the only robot cleaner in the lineup that uses a gyroscope to navigate and is only suitable for small homes. The C50 lacks smart features, you can’t interact with the map and can’t see the robot’s movements.
- The S series has five models in the lineup, the S5, S6, S7 Pro, S9, and the latest S10. Those all have a LIDAR to navigate, save up to 10 floor plans, boost suction on carpets automatically, and have a HEPA filter.
There is one thing to consider before getting a robot. Do you need mopping?
Only the 360 S5 does not come with mopping attachments
Navigation technology
As I mentioned before, the C50 is the only model that is the cheapest and is guided by a gyroscope and a bunch of other sensors. That means the robot does not have a map of the cleaning area when starts cleaning only builds it as it navigates by bumping into things. This map is not as accurate as one built by a camera or Lidar. The robot also does not save the map after cleaning and does not support no-go zones, zoned cleaning, and room cleaning.
The S lineup is guided by a Lidar and other sensors that help the robots to navigate around but Lidar is one that creates a map of the cleaning area. The S9 has an additional ultrasonic sensor that is helping the robot recognize big objects better. The S10 also has an additional ultrasonic sensor that identifies carpets. Aside from those sensors, the S10’s Lidar is hidden and the robot has a 3D sensor that “sees” and avoids small objects the Lidar can not see. So the S10 navigation is the most accurate.
Connectivity, battery size, height, and other things
All of the models have WiFi and can be controlled via the app. The C50 and S9 include a remote controller in the box for those who find it more convenient.
Carpet identification
The S series automatically boosts suction when stepping on a carpet. The S10 not only increases suction on one but also with a help of an ultrasonic sensor, “sees” carpets and draws them on the map. In mopping mode, it avoids the carpets even during the first run when the map is not built yet.
Accessories
Only the 360 S5 and S7 Pro accessories can be switched between the models. Both have the same filter, dustbin size, cleaning brush, and charging dock.
All cleaners have a HEPA filter. The S lineup comes with a cleaning brush that has detachable side tips. This makes maintaining the roller easier. The C50’s brush is solid.
In the box with each robot, you can find different plug types.
Dustbin & water tank size
The 360 S6 and S9 have the smallest dustbin size. The C50 and S10 have the biggest water tank size.
Battery
Battery size is significant for those who live in big houses. The 360 C50, S5, S6, and S7 Pro are good for small to medium-sized homes. The C50 tho is mostly suitable for small apartments as it uses a gyroscope for navigation that is not as accurate as Lidar. The S9 and S10 have the biggest battery size and longest runtime so those two can be used in large houses.
Height & body size
Height is another thing to consider before getting one. If you have furniture you want the robot to fit under, pay attention to how tall is the robot. Those that have a Lidar (S5, S6, S7 Pro, and S9) are the tallest. The C50 has a gyroscope so it does not have a tower on top, and the newest S10 uses a Lidar that is hidden. This is the first model on the market that has a hidden Lidar. On the other hand, the C50 has the smallest diameter body and can fit in tight places.
Climbing ability
Climbing height is important for crossing over thresholds and the robot’s ability to clean medium-pile carpets. The 360 C50 and S6 are not suitable for medium-pile carpets.
Smart features
As I mentioned, the C50 is the only model that does not support extra features.
All of the S series robots have:
- virtual boundaries
- no-go zones
- tracking the movements in real-time
- room cleaning (except for the 360 S6)
In addition to virtual boundaries, the S7 Pro, S9, S8 series, and S10 support no-mop zones. The S10 also avoids carpets on its own without the need to set no-mop zones.
The 360 S10 is the most-featured model in the lineup, we will dive deep into details later on.
Mopping
The 360 S6 and S7 are the only models that have a gravity-fed mopping system which means you can’t control the water output level.
The C50, S9, S8 series and S10 come with a water tank that is electronic. In the app, you can set water flow. The 360 S10 has one of the biggest water tanks in the industry.
Vacuuming
The 360 S6 and C50 are the robots that can be used on low-pile carpets and hard floors as those two either don’t have enough climbing ability to cross over a thicker carpet or suction is not strong to suck up things on a medium-pile carpet.
All of them except for the C50 increase suction on carpet automatically. The 360 S10 has the strongest suction and in my tests did the best job. It is also the only model in the lineup that “sees” carpets and draws them on the map.
360 C50
360 C50
The cheapest in the lineup
The 360 C50 is the most basic model in the lineup. It lacks smart features such as virtual walls, zoned cleaning, or no-go zones. You can’t send it to clean a particular room too. The robot does not save a map and you can’t track its movements at all. Basically, you can do nothing with the map.
However, the C50 has a large water tank and shows decent cleaning performance on thin carpets and hard floors.
Even tho it has one of the cheapest brush rolls, it still does a good job agitating debris on surfaces. The dustbin is interchangeable with the water tank which means the robot can either do mopping or vacuuming, not both at the same time.
The 360 C50 does not mop and vacuum at the same time
To sum up
The 360 C50 is a great device for small apartments with no medium-pile carpets. Good for hard floors only as it has a large water tank. If you don’t need extra features and live in a small place, the C50 would be a great buy.
360 S5
360 S5
Budget with more smart features
The 360 S5 is the only model in the family that do not come with mopping attachments and can only vacuum. This and the S7 Pro have the biggest dustbins in the lineup. Comes equipped with 5 types of plugs.
The 360 S5 is the only model that can only do vacuuming
The cleaning tool is attached to the robot under the lid, you know where to find it. It also has one of the smallest batteries in the lineup but on max mode lasts longer than the S6 does. It is not as quiet as the 360 S6 but still quiet enough to not disturb you when working in the same room. The filtration system does not have a pre-filter so the HEPA filter gets clogged faster than the one installed in the S6.
The 360 S5 accessories are interchangeable with the 360 S7 Pro
In my tests, the S5 shows cleaning performance better than an average robot does and I fairly think it is one of the best robots out there for under $300. It supports multimapping, no-go zones, has selective room cleaning, and customized zoned cleaning too. Add to this decent cleaning performance and you get a great robot vacuum for small homes.
To sum up
The 360 S5 is a great robot vacuum for small places. If you don’t need mopping but want good vacuuming ability, the 360 S5 is a great machine to get. Suitable for pets, low and medium-pile carpets as well as hard floors.
360 S6
360 S6
The cheapest Lidar-guided robot vacuum that also can mop
The 360 S6 robot vacuum is the oldest model in the family. It is equipped with a small water tank and dustbin and can do mopping and sweeping at the same time. The mopping system is gravity-fed which means water just drips out as the robot mops.
The water tank is not big enough for large zones but can provide mopping on a 30-40 square meters area. The filtration system is different from other models, the S6 is the only model in the family that has a pre-filter. The pre-filter prevents the main filter from clogging too fast.
Since it is the first model, it has the smallest battery and suction is only 1,800 Pa. On par with the smallest dustbins, the S6 is not suitable for medium and big houses. Because of decreased climbing ability (compared to the S5 or S7 Pro), the S6 can not be used on medium-pile carpets and is good for homes with hard floors and thin carpets.
Side note: the 360 S6 takes a bit more time to finish the same cleaning area than its brothers. For example, it cleans about 40 square meters for 49 minutes, while the 360 S5 and S7 do the same for 43 minutes.
To sum up
The 360 S6 can be used in small places with some hard floor areas to mop. For those who don’t need extra features such as room cleaning, the S6 would be a good buy. Not suitable for medium-pile carpets but does a great job on low-pile carpets and hard floors.
360 S7 Pro
360 S7 Pro
Avoids carpets in mopping mode
The 360 S7 Pro is very similar to the 360 S5 but unlike the S5, the S7 Pro includes mopping attachments. The water container tho is small and is not electronic. As was mentioned before, the S7 Pro’s accessories are interchangeable with the S5.
This model has no-mop zones which means the robot avoids carpets in mopping mode.
The battery is bigger than the predecessors and provides up to 50-110 minutes of runtime depending on power settings.
The 360 S7 shows good cleaning performance on carpet and hard floor and overall is a decent robot vacuum for the price.
To sum up
The 360 S7 Pro is similar to the S5 but also can do mopping. It has more options than the 360 S6 including no-mop zones and does a better job on carpets. Suitable for low and medium-pile carpets as well as some areas of hard flooring.
360 S8
Compared to the 360 S9, the S8 model has stronger suction yet a smaller dustbin. However, its water tank is the biggest so the robot is ideal for homes with a mixed surface or hard floors only, and those who need a mopping function.
360 S8 Plus
The 360 S8 Plus includes a self-emptying station with a 4l disposable bag that allows storing debris and dust for up to 10 weeks (according to the manufacturer). 3 disposable bags are coming in the box.
360 S8 Plus is the only robot in the lineup with a self-emptying feature
The robot has a big battery and lasts for up to 250 minutes on the lowest settings which is enough to cover a big house. 5 saved floor maps make it ideal for multi-level houses. The robot is a good buy for those who want a self-emptying option but don't need extra features like object recognition.
360 S8 vs. S8 Plus
- Self-emptying base
- A bigger battery provides a longer cleaning time
- The S8 has a bigger water tank
360 S6 Pro/S9
The 360 S9 is one of the latest and most powerful robot vacuums in the family. It also lasts longer than other models.
The robot can work up to 3 h and is ideal for large houses
Aside from the app to control the robot, the S9 also comes equipped with a physical remote controller. With the help of Lidar and 24 sets of sensors, the robot navigates around without bumping into large things and creates an accurate map.
In mopping mode, when the water tank is empty, the robot alerts to refill the container to continue mopping.
To sum up
The 360 S9 has the biggest battery and lasts for up to 3 hours which makes it suitable for large houses with a complex layout, thin and medium-pile carpets as well as some areas of hard floors.
360 S10
The 360 S10 is the latest and most-featured robot vacuum with the strongest suction. In tandem with a big battery and multimap support, the robot is suitable for big houses with more than one level.
The most significant improvement is the Lidar that is hidden. That means the robot is shorter and can fit under most furniture. With the hidden Lidar, it has a 3D sensor that recognizes small objects that are taller than 0.4 in.
Underneath there is an ultrasonic sensor that identifies carpets and draws them on the map to avoid them in mopping mode. This is the only model that avoids the carpets with mopping attachments on automatically.
The 360 S10 “sees” and avoids objects taller than 0.4 in
There are also a bunch of other new things in the app like customizable no-go and no-mop zones as well as cleaning specific areas that were set on default. You can choose the suction level and water flaw for each room and schedule the robot to work in a specific room or zone.
The dustbin has a new design and is very easy to empty. The cleaning brush with rubber side tips looks very unique.
To sum up
The 360 S10 is the only robot vacuum on the market that has a hidden Lidar and one of a few with a built-in 3D sensor. In pair with other smart features and strong suction, it shows great cleaning results on carpet and hard floor as well as mopping performance that is well above average. The robot is suitable for large homes with pets and different kinds of surfaces. If you are searching for a premium robot vacuum that would fit under most furniture and avoid socks and slippers, have a look at the 360 S10.
Battery life on Max mode (based on our testing)
- 360 S5: 35 min
- 360 S6: 50 min
- 360 S7: 50 min
- 360 S9: no test
360 S6 vs. 360 S5
In short: the 360 S6 can do mopping and sweeping, while the S5 only sweeps. They have a bit different filtration system that does not make a difference in the day-to-day routine. The S5 is stronger and has a better climbing ability. It also has an additional selected room feature and a bigger dustbin. The S5 can be used on medium-pile carpets while the S6 can not.
360 S6 vs. 360 S7
In short: the 360 S7 is more powerful and can cross a higher obstacle. The way mopping accessories attach is different. The newest model has a virtual wall feature in mopping mode. Also, the S7 can clean a particular room in order. The 360 S6 has a pre-filter, the 360 S7 does not. The 360 S7 has a larger battery and lasts longer on one charge (on low power). The 360 S7 has a bigger dustbin. The S7 can be used on low and medium-pile carpets, the S6 would do a good job on low-pile carpets.360 S5 vs. 360 S7
In short: the 360 S7 is equipped with a larger battery and runs longer. It also has mopping attachments to do mopping and sweeping. Also, the newest model allows setting virtual walls in mopping mode.
360 S7 vs. 360 S9
In short: the newer model (S6 Pro) is better at mopping thanks to the electronic water tank and it is capable of covering a bigger area. It is also ideal for big homes because of the large battery. Compared to the 360 S7, it lasts longer, has a bigger water tank, and performs better on medium-pile carpets because of stronger suction.
360 S9 vs. S8
In short: the S9 has a bigger battery but is not as powerful as the S8. Also comes with a bigger dustbin but a smaller water tank. Expectedly, the S9 is more expensive and is better for bigger homes compared to the S8. On the other hand, the 360 S8 is cheaper and would be a good buy for those who are looking for a powerful yet affordable robot vacuum.
360 S8 Plus vs. S10
In short: the 360 S10 is a flagman and is one of the most impressive models on the market. It has a hidden Lidar which makes it attractive for those who have a short gap between furniture and the floor. Also, it is the only one with object recognition and has the biggest water tank and dustbin in the lineup. Also is more powerful compared to the S8 Plus. The 360 S8 Plus tho is a good choice for those who have to deal with lots of debris or pet hair on a daily basis as it is the only one with a self-emptying station.
