Robot Vacuum Battery Life Claims Often Misleading, Tests Reveal
Consumers are routinely misled by robot vacuum cleaner manufacturers who inflate battery life specifications, according to recent findings. While product pages prominently display “up to” runtimes like 180 minutes, these figures are typically achieved under ideal laboratory conditions – smooth floors, empty dustbins, no carpets, and teh lowest power settings - rarely mirroring real-world usage.
The practice centers on optimistic calculations designed to entice buyers, with battery life being a key deciding factor alongside suction power and docking station features. Increased suction dramatically reduces runtime, and battery capacity naturally degrades after hundreds of charging cycles.
Tests conducted across various models from Dreame, Mova, and Roborock indicate these brands offer comparatively longer endurance, though even their performance will vary from stated specifications.
To maximize battery life, experts recommend avoiding consistently charging to 100 percent and maintaining the device through regular filter changes, dustbin emptying, and side brush replacements.
[Image of Dreame Aqua10 Ultra Roller with caption: The Dreame Aqua10 Ultra Roller offers great suction power with good battery life. Image source: nextpit]
[Image of Ecovacs Deebot X2 Omni with caption: The Deebot X2 Omni has two rotating wiping pads.]
