Neato Botvac D80
The Neato Botvac D80 review concerns a straightforward and reliable device with the ability to clean any types of floor coverings. It has no Wi-Fi connectivity and can be controlled only via the remote. However, the improved air filtration and effective cleaning fill the lack of smart features. The vac is developed with both front bumper and laser navigation, as well as an impressive using area, meaning that this model can be successfully used in a house or a multi-bedroom apartment.
Dimensions
- The Botvac D80 is 3.9 inches in height including the circle.
- Its length and width are 12.7 and 13.2 inches respectively.
- The charging station is 5 inches.
- It weighs 17.64 pounds (rather heavy to carry it around).
Features
The robot picks up well dry dog food, coffee grounds, sand, and other particles – whether they’re larger or smaller. The unit turns frequently – it backs out, pivots around 180 degrees, and heads out when getting into a tight space.
The Neato Botvac D80 goes in a pattern to cover the entire floor and does sweeping lines, rather than the random ones. It moves across each surface (whether it’s about hardwood, linoleum, or carpets) including the raised thresholds. The vac stops at the edge of the stairs and backups.
The unit works well at completely avoiding touching any furniture or walls. It scans the room, identifies the objects’ location, and drives around them. It’s also great at getting under couches and tables. The vac might scratch the surface (if the latter is vulnerable to such kind of damage). One can easily solve the problem by putting the magnetic strip (it’s in the package) down by the furniture to prevent the robot from cleaning there.
The Neato Botvac D80 comes with a rechargeable battery and feed it at the docking station. The latter comes with a metal plate on the front that the robot backs up to. The vacuum, in its turn, has metal strips on the back that connect to the base’s plate and feed the robot. The green LED light appears when the vac is fully charged. The powering base cord’s length is over 5 feet.
The robot leaves the plugged base with a full charge. Then it returns when the battery is low and then goes out again to complete the job being full-powered. The unit can make 3 trips totally and easily clean the 3.000-feet area. Note that the batteries should be replaced every 12-18 months on average, but the exact period depends on the peculiarities of usage.
The vacuum’s claimed running time is 90 minutes, but it depends on the amount of debris the unit needs to pick up. The device has a pretty large dust container (800 ml) and works with the average noise level (60 dB) – audible but not annoying.
Design
TThe D80 has a D-shaped form-factor. It also has the LCD screen on the top with touch controls for scheduling, the home button and the button activating the spot mode. The unit comes with the rubber wheels along with 4 rollers to provide steady moving over uneven surfaces. It’s fitted with a recessed handle between the spot clean and house clean buttons on the top, just in front of the dust container.
The Neato Botvac D80 robot vacuum for pets and allergies is fitted with a side combo brush that picks up pet hair completely. Besides, this unit comes with the high-performance air filter to collect extra bits of dirt and debris but, unlike many other similar models, it lacks the replacement filters.
The Neato D80 also has a straight ribbed brush for regular cleaning rugs, ceramics, or wood. At the same time, the comb brush can be used for regular cleaning too.
Conclusion
The Neato Botvac D80 robot vacuum is a great choice for those who own a large apartment or a house and require high-quality vac but don’t want to spend a lot of money on such a device.
It navigates the majority of the large open floor rooms flawlessly, but it might get stuck sometimes when moving around the chairs and dining room table. The unit can also make the pet’s owners happy due to its ability to remove even the longest pet hair from both hard floor and rugs.
The vac isn’t app-based, but the user can set a schedule of both the start and finish of cleaning, choose either the common mode or a special one to remove spots.
