Neato D7 — D-Shaped Robot Vacuum with Laser Navigation and Smart Mapping
The Neato D7 is engineered for hard floors and soft surfaces, being capable of climbing even on the high-pile covering right from the bare floor. Its average cleaning time is 2 hours on a single charge, and it needs nearly 130 minutes to recharge. The model has a unique design for efficient cleaning. Still, its brush roll, filter, and battery should be replaced every six months that gives rise to additional costs. The following information in the Neato D7 review reveals whether it is worth acquiring.
Dimensions
The Neato Botvac D7 unit has 12.5 x 13.2 inches in size. Its height is 3.92 inches that could hardly fit low-profile furniture. It weighs only 7.5 pounds and has a small dust container of 0.5L that requires emptying several times per session.
Features
The Neato Robotics D7 has laser sensors to scan the territory and create an accurate map to avoid random movements. In this way, it escapes collisions with the furniture and multiple passes on the same place. Besides, it’s possible to program it for moving across specific areas, schedule its work, and view the cleaning history through the Neato app. One can also create individual rooms and any of their combinations. Consider setting up separate cleaning zones for different floors of the house and install the bases on each of them.
The No-Go Lines restrict the unit from working in unwanted areas. So, the users can leave their stuff on the floor, and the robot won’t suck or bumper it. It’s also possible to use magnetic tapes to set boundaries.
The Neato Botvac D7 vacuum cleaner has an Eco mode to operate longer on a single charge, a powerful Turbo setting to remove stubborn dirt, and the Gentle Navigation mode for care vacuuming. It’s possible to set the Eco mode and Gentle Navigation simultaneously to ensure efficient cleaning around furniture legs.
Design
The Neato D7 is a plastic device with silver areas and a matte black finish. The D-shaped design ensures better cleaning in the corners. The top-loading dustbin with a clipping filter allows the user to take it away in a second. The audio signal notifies the time when the container is already full.
The assembly has two large rubber wheels to move around the house and a small rotating side brush with five bunches of bristles. The roller brush underneath is located near the front of the vacuum, but not in the middle between the wheels, like in most robotic vacuums. Besides, most models’ roller brushes usually take 50% of their middle section while the Neato 7’s one is almost as large as the base. I should say that thick bristles on the brush collect a lot of hair for a short period, making it a bit challenging to remove. The dedicated comb in the package is helpful.
Conclusion
Summarizing the Neato Botvac D7 review, I'd like to note its precise navigation regardless of the layout and thorough cleaning of all the surfaces. So, the appliance is of great value for those with pets, kids, or other reasons for frequent vacuuming. Several modes make the device suitable for apartments with various types of floors, including delicate soft coverings. However, the users should be ready to spend time removing dust from the bin and cleaning the roller brush.
