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SRR Score 147138
Mapping / Path planning YesYes
Mapping Sensor Type cameragyroscope + optic motion tracking
High-Precision Map YesYes
Objects recognition (front camera) NoNo
Recharge & Resume YesYes
Autocally Docks and Recharges YesYes
Noise Level 70 dB68 dB
Display NoNo
Side Brushes (one or two) 11
Voice Prompts YesYes
  Cleaning Features
Suction Power 1700 PaN/A
Сleaning Area 185 / 1991 ft2170 / 1830 ft2
Dustbin Capacity 600 ml / 20.29 oz400 ml / 13.53 oz
Disposable dustbag capacity N/A1 L
Automatic Dirt Disposal NoYes
Barrier-cross Height 20 mm / 0.79 in20 mm / 0.79 in
HEPA filter YesYes
Washable Filter NoNo
Mopping Features
Wet Mopping NoNo
Electric water flow control N/AN/A
Water Tank Capacity --
Vibrating mopping pad NoNo
Automatic mop lifting NoNo
Auto water tank refilling NoNo
Auto mop washing N/AN/A
  Battery
Battery Capacity 3300 mAh1800 mAh
Battery life 120 min75 min
Charging Time 120 min150 min
Rated Power (Watts) 43 WN/A
  Control
Scheduling YesYes
IR/RF Remote Control NoNo
Wi-Fi / Smartphone App YesYes
Wi-Fi Frequency Band 2.4 GHz2.4 / 5 GHz
Amazon Alexa Support YesYes
Google Assistant Support YesYes
Magnetic/Optical Virtual Walls YesYes
  App Features
Real-time tracking NoNo
Digital Blocked Areas NoNo
Zoned cleaning NoNo
Multi-floor maps NoNo
Manual movement control NoYes
Selected Room Cleaning NoYes
No-mop zones N/AN/A
  Sensors
Carpet Boost YesNo
Anti-drop / Cliff Sensor YesYes
Dirt Sensor YesYes
Full Dustbin Sensor YesYes
Other Specifications
Weight 3.94 kg / 8.69 lbs4.7 kg / 10.36 lbs
Width 35.3 cm / 13.9 in33.8 cm / 13.31 in
Height 9.14 cm / 3.6 in9.2 cm / 3.62 in
In the box charging station, line cord, extra side brush, 2 dual mode virtual wall barriers with batteries, extra filter1 robot vacuum, 1 auto emptying base, 2 dirt disposal bags, 1 extra filter
Release Date Sep 2015Sep 2020
Warranty 12 months12 months

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