AIRROBO T20+ Review – 2 in 1 Robot Vacuum and Mop with Self Emptying

I reviewed the Airrobo T10+ two years in the past and thought it was very good. On the time, it was essentially the most inexpensive robotic vacuum with an auto-empty station, and I’ve continued to make use of it as my predominant robotic vacuum for the previous couple of years.

Airrobo has now launched its successor, the T20+ which is an minor improve from the earlier mannequin and remains to be one of the inexpensive choice available on the market.

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Airrobo T20+ vs T10+ Specification

Airrobo T20+Airrobo T10+Sizevacuum cleaner: Ø350*95mmCharging base：210*258*356mm352 mm*98 mm* 348 mmWeight4.0kg（charging base）+3.5kg(robotic vac)7.75kg totalColorBlackBlackPower60W50Adapter specification19VOperating voltage / powerconsumption14.4V14.4VBattery TypeLithium IonLithium IonBattery capacity3200mAh, 186505200 mAhClearning Area200㎡Mud cup capacity2-in-1 dustbin350 mL water capability 350 mL mud capacity250 ml water300 ml DusbinDust bin capacity3.3L3.3LDay to empty60 days45 daysNoisePOWERFUL: 68dB STANDARD: 62dB QUIET: 55dB62 dBFilter Type2-layer washable HEPA filterWashable 3-layer H11 HEPA FilterSuctionMAX: 2800Pa POWERFUL:2300Pa STANDARD: 1900Pa QUIET: 1100Pa 2700 PaNavigationLidar USLAM Air 5.0Lidar USLAM Air 5.0Obstacle / climbing ability20 mm (vertical impediment crossing), ≤ 15 ° regular climbing20 mm (vertical impediment crossing), ≤ 15 ° regular climbingFilterHEPA double display screen washableMotorNidec brushless motorNidec brushless motorRemote management range6 meters6 metersCharging time4 Hours6 hour(s)Working hoursHard-Floor Flooring: Max-76mins Highly effective-90minsStandard-150mins Quiet-190mins80-250minCarton size400*420*440mm393*408*430mmCarton weight11.1kg10.9kgApplicable groundCeramic tile, marble, wooden ground, Onerous Flooring, Low Pile CarpetCeramic tile, marble, wooden ground, Onerous Flooring, Low Pile CarpetWhat’s in?Robotic Vacuum*1 Computerized Dust Disposal*12-in-1 Dustin*1 Disposable mud bag*3 Facet Brush*2HEPA Filter*2mop stand mop*1Main Brush*1Charging Cable*1Remote Controller*1User Handbook*1Warrenty card*1Robot Vacuum*1 Computerized Dust Disposal*12-in-1 Dustin*1 Disposable mud bag*3 Facet Brush*2HEPA Filter*2mop stand mop*1Main Brush*1Charging Cable*1Remote Controller*1User Handbook*1Warrenty card*1

The principle distinction that Airrobo has acknowledged is that the T20+ is able to cleansing a bigger room of round 200㎡ and it could actually go as much as 60 days with out manually cleansing the machine.

Based mostly on the specs, I’m uncertain how these claims are doable. The T20+ has a smaller battery and the identical dustbin capability on the station. The one distinction is a bigger mud capability on the vacuum itself. The water capability has all the time been considerably elevated.

Airrobo additionally states this now has an up to date design with a floating brush to raised clear edges and corners.

Unboxing

The Airrobo design stays basically the identical because the earlier mannequin. There are some slight aesthetic variations with the robotic now being a matt black somewhat than shiny and the bottom station appears to be like barely completely different.

The principle distinction with the design is the mud bin on the vacuum itself is a special design. It appears to be like prefer it needs to be smaller because it appears to be like like a part of the dustbin has been lower out, however each the water reservoir and dustbin have elevated in capability.  

Some minor criticisms:

There is no such thing as a base plate for the empty station. I discovered that the plate on the Proscenic M9 helped hold the station in place on our hardwood ground. whereas the T20+ can typically get nudged misplaced, resulting in the robotic not docking correctly.That is true for many vacuums, however the T10+ brush simply received clogged with my accomplice’s hair to the purpose the place the rubber fins had been broken. Some vacuums, such because the Legee D8, have a greater design that will get tangled much less.The mop could be very primary, which is to be anticipated for an inexpensive robotic vacuum. The Proscenic M9 has rotating mop heads, and the Hobot Legee D8 can mechanically increase its mop and establish arduous and carpeted flooring.

Contemplating the value, all of the above criticisms needs to be anticipated on a robotic vacuum at this worth level. The Hobot Legee D8 prices double the value, and it doesn’t have an auto-empty station with it.

App

Once I reviewed the T10+, it used the Tuya App, however with the T20+ I used the official Airrobo app. You also needs to be capable of use Tuya when you’ve got already used it with different gadgets.

The setup is similar as most robotic vacuums; with this, you press and maintain the ability button for two seconds to reboot, click on add, and the app ought to mechanically recognise the robotic after which present your SSID credentials.

The app has loads of choices so that you can customise the cleansing. The schedule is the primary factor, and you may set the frequency, cleansing settings and which areas to scrub.

The robotic will auto-detect areas, however you’ll be able to then customise them and arrange no-go or no-mop zones.

The general app performance is principally the identical because the T10+.

Mapping

The T20+ makes use of LiDAR for mapping and navigation mixed with Airrobo’s new USLAM Air 5.0 algorithm. In my testing, the mapping labored effectively with the vacuum, creating an correct map on the primary run with out getting caught.

The robotic will intelligently create rooms which you’ll then title. Bigger, irregularly formed rooms typically get classed as two rooms, however you’ll be able to simply merge these within the app if desired.

You’ll be able to arrange no-go zones and no-mopping zones, which work effectively. The cliff detection sensors have additionally prevented it from falling down steps in my house.

Total, I discovered the mapping to be wonderful, and I might say it performs about the identical as different LiDAR-based robotic vacuums.

Vacuuming Efficiency

The T20+ has a most suction energy of 2600Pa, which is on the upper finish for robotic vacuums I’ve reviewed. It should mechanically improve suction when it detects carpet.

In my testing, the final cleansing efficiency has been excellent. The robotic can cowl my house on one cost, so I set it to max suction for the scheduled every day cleansing.

I examined it by cleansing up random particles I positioned on the ground, resembling flour, salt, and rice, and it dealt with all three effectively.

Like all robotic vacuums, I discover they’re finest at protecting on high of the every day dust, then use a extra highly effective vacuum for deeper cleansing. Corded upright vacuums could have fallen out of trend, however they’re nonetheless the most suitable choice for an intensive cleansing.

The brand new floating predominant brush does an excellent job conforming to the ground and stepping into edges and corners. Nonetheless, similar to the T10+, the comb can nonetheless get tangled with lengthy hair, typically damaging the rubber fins.

Mopping Efficiency

Similar to the T10+ and lots of different competing choices, this may additionally mop your ground. Its water tank can maintain 350ml of water, and the robotic can management when it’s on. This, due to this fact, permits you to arrange no-mop zones.

In my home, the kitchen has a tough ground, however the residing areas are carpeted, so the no-mopping zones are important for me.

The mopping efficiency is OK. On the finish of the day, it’s simply gently wiping a moist material throughout the ground. It should get mild marks off the ground and assist hold up to the mark.

I’d say the Proscenic M9 is healthier at mopping, however I did discover that its rotating brush would catch on carpets, so I ended up eradicating them. The Hobot Legee D8 has a superior design that may increase and decrease its mope mechanically based mostly on the ground it identifies.

From my expertise, mopping is just not nice on most robotic vacuums; I feel you’d must spend money on one of many premium choices, such because the Eufy Ombi S1 Professional or SwitchBot S10, if you would like good mopping efficiency. 

Self-Emptying

The T20+ contains a self-emptying station with a 3.4L mud bag, which claims to carry as much as 60 days of particles. This hands-free operation is a big benefit for customers, lowering the frequency of handbook intervention. The system works effectively, leaving no particles behind after emptying.

The T10+ additionally has a self-emptying station. The bodily capability is similar, however Airrobo states it could actually solely retailer particles for 45 days.  

I’ve used the T20+ for 2 weeks up to now, and the mud bag has loads of capability left. I’d say the 60-day capability is plausible, relying on how massive your private home is and the way a lot particles it picks up. I don’t have kids or pets so I might guess our house will get much less particles than common.

Battery

The Airrobo T20+ technically has a smaller batter than the T10+ based mostly on the specs I may discover from third events (which can be inaccurate).

The usual run time is meant to be 150 minutes on normal with as much as 200m2 cleansing space.

For my house, I’ve the schedule set to make use of sturdy suction, and it has had no issues overlaying all my downstairs rooms. The cleansing document signifies simply 54m2, and I’ve a decent-sized house (for the UK). So, I might count on that it could actually simply deal with bigger houses.

The T10+ is listed as having a bigger battery, however from my expertise, there may be not a lot profit. Properties within the US are bigger, however even then, I’d be shocked if the T20+ struggles to finish a clear.

Worth and Various Choices

On the time of writing, the Airrobo T20+ was not in the stores within the UK.

On Amazon US, it’s listed at an RRP of $599.99, however within the 100 days Keepa has tracked it, it has been listed at $499.99 or much less. On the time of writing, it was listed at simply $299.99, and this seems to be an everyday discounted worth, which is an absolute cut price.

Amazon US for competing with choices empty stations, you’ve gotten:

Lubluelu Robotic Vacuum for $229.99Laresar Robotic Vacuum and Mop for $299.99Shark RV2502AE AI Extremely Robotic Vacuum for $299.99 (worth jumps up and down lots)Ultenic T10 Elite Robotic Vacuum for $399.99Shark AV2501S AI Extremely Robotic Vacuum for $442.15Eufy G30+ Self-Emptying Robotic Vacuum for $379.99

Within the UK, the Airrobo T10+ remains to be accessible from Amazon however is priced at £399.95 and it appears to be like prefer it was commonly discounted to £320.

As compared, you’ve gotten:

Ultenic T10 Elite Robotic for £281.99eufy L60 Robotic Vacuum Cleaner for £299.99Tapo Robotic Vacuum Cleaner for £339.99Proscenic M9 Robotic Vacuum for £375Eufy RoboVac G30+ for £399.00Roborock Q8 Max+ Robotic Vacuum for £399.00

Total

So far as I can inform, the Airrobo T20+ is an incremental improve from the T10+. The principle profit for me is the elevated storage capability for each water and mud on the robotic itself.

Similar to its predecessor, the primary promoting level of the Airrobo T20+ is its inexpensive worth. At $300, it’s a cut price and undercuts the overwhelming majority of Amazon US choices. I stay cautiously optimistic for the UK worth, I feel it must be £300 for it to actually stand out from the competitors.

Total, the Airrobo T20+ is a wonderful robotic vacuum cleaner. I’ll most probably proceed utilizing it as my predominant vacuum, changing my T10+, and I can fortunately advocate it to anybody on the lookout for an inexpensive robotic vacuum with a self-empty station.

I’m James, a UK-based tech fanatic and the Editor and Proprietor of Mighty Gadget, which I’ve proudly run since 2007. Obsessed with all issues know-how, my experience spans from computer systems and networking to cell, wearables, and sensible house gadgets.

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