The product has yet to be used in an objective, real-world environment, and there appears to be no official price. That said, it would be a mistake to underestimate the 360 Eye’s potential to pull the rug out from under the Roomba’s wheeled feet. Dyson is a top name in the higher-end, higher-quality vacuum cleaner market and is known for its engineering expertise. It’s also a good-sized company — it generated nearly $10 billion in revenue in 2013, versus iRobot’s $487 million — run by a rich founder with deep pockets.
In addition to its digital V2 motor that Dyson says “spins at up to 78,000 revolutions per minute,” the way a robot vacuum sees rooms has a huge impact on its ability to clean. The 360 Eye by Dyson is a very good robot vacuum, but competitors offer similar features and better performance for less. But there are changes from previous models, the most obvious of which is the shape of the robot vacuum itself, which seems wider and shorter. It also has one flat side, so it has more in common with the Neato Botvac than previous Dyson vacs – superficially, at least.
The best robot vacuum for deep cleaning is Dyson’s 360 Heurist (£899). It’s a big improvement on the original Dyson robo vac with increased suction power, the ability to see in the dark and it’s a great performer, especially on carpets that need a deep clean. Control of the 360 Heurist vacuum cleaner is through the Dyson Link app, which is true of all Dyson’s smart products, from its air purifiers to its Lightcycle task lamps. There’s a little more to using this vacuum cleaner than its predecessor, starting with a requirement to map an area before the robot can clean it. You can store maps of multiple floors, moving the 360 Heurist around your home to clean everywhere.
It will create a map of your home, but unlike the Roborock, you can’t then create virtual barriers. It comes with two battery-powered digital fencing devices that prevent the Roomba going where it shouldn’t. We can attest to them working well, but in truth, if the floors are clutter-free and there are no trailing wires, the 980 didn’t need the help, and cleaned reliably well day after day.
However, superior cleaning performance is still available in all our other vacuums. Vacuum-proof the house – Things like socks, pet toys, or other small objects can get stuck in the robot vacuum just as they would in a traditional vacuum. The difference is that you’re not there to pick it up on the fly or go around it, shark cordless so you need to keep the house more or less vacuum-proofed before the vacuum runs. With that in mind, let me share with you the pros and cons of robot vacuums so you know what to expect if you invest in one. When I agreed to review the Rydis H68 Pro I didn’t consider myself an expert on robot vacuums by any stretch.
It is loud though, so being out is a must when it works its magic. And one final bonus for pet owners, the dedicated pet mode increases cleaning power to compensate for extra hair and the cameras will be on high alert for any unwanted little presents left on the rug. It can even take a photo and send it to you, which is infinitely more appealing that the alternative outcome. There’s also Alexa and Google Assistant if barking orders at the help is more your thing. At this price, there’s very little to complain about with the X8 Hybrid.
The design of those other models, the Verge explains, made them unsuitable for the typical American household, especially when it came to vacuuming under furniture. By contrast, virtual boundaries are what makes the X8 Hybrid so great. On your first clean in a new room, simply set it off on Auto and this robot vacuum will map your room—taking note of any shark cordless obstacles it will need to navigate and adjusting accordingly. Eufy does warn against carpet tassels and other loose items so be sure to get the floor relatively tidy beforehand. Robot vacuum cleaners have joined dishwashers, washing machines and tumble dryers, i.e. the veterans of the cleaning world, in automating pesky chores and minimising hassle.