This $200 robot vacuum proves budget cleaners are finally worth your money
Zdnet reports the 3i G10+ robot vacuum and mop is available for $200 and combines boosted suction on carpet, an internal dust compactor to extend time between emptying, and efficient navigation. The unit includes a 1L dustbin with a built-in compactor that Zdnet says can let you go up to 60 days without emptying; in the reviewer’s testing it lasted about five weeks while running at least three times a week.
The robot offers 18,000Pa of suction power, and lab testing found a navigational coverage of 86.53% across the testing area. The G10+ intelligently avoids obstacles such as balled-up paper, tissues, and socks, but its 4.3-inch height means it won’t fit under furniture with at least 4.4 inches of clearance and it has picked up scratches when attempting to go under low furniture.
The unit also makes an unusual whirring sound that could bother some people.