Gutrend Vision 730 Set 2: A versatile robot vacuum cleaner with self-cleaning and wet cleaning

The Gutrend Vision 730 Set 2 robot vacuum cleaner is an updated version of the previously released 730 model, which we reviewed several years ago. This time, the kit includes a self-cleaning station for the dust bin. The result is a versatile, self-cleaning robot vacuum cleaner that, in my opinion, still deserves consideration, as its design differs from most established models. So, below, I'll thoroughly test the device, highlight its pros and cons, and then offer my opinion on when it's worth considering. So, let's get started!

Equipment

The robot vacuum cleaner arrived in a branded box like this:

In addition to the robot and station, the delivery kit includes:

1. A replaceable container that combines the dust and water compartments. By default, the robot only comes with a dust container.
2. Replaceable rubber turbo brush.
3. Replaceable suction bell.
4. Magnetic tape to restrict movement.
5. Brushes for cleaning a robot vacuum cleaner.
6. Remote control.
7. Two wipes for wet cleaning.
8. Spare HEPA filter.
9. Two spare side brushes.
10. Documentation in Russian.

There is also a spare garbage bag hidden in the station itself, which was discovered during operation.

The kit is good. All spare parts are included. That's a plus!

Appearance

Now let's take a look at the design of the Gutrend Vision 730 Set 2. Let's start with the robot vacuum itself. It's round and black. The top panel is metal, which increases the device's durability. The body diameter is smaller than most similar devices, measuring just 325 mm. This allows the robot to access tighter spaces and cover a larger cleaning area. The body height, however, is a standard 96 mm.

The lidar is responsible for navigation. Its cover is not spring-loaded. Two mechanical buttons are located next to the lidar: a start/pause button and a Wi-Fi connection reset button.

The dust container is removable from the rear and holds up to 120 ml of dry waste. At the rear of the container is a self-cleaning curtain for the station and a special mechanism for docking with the station. This container's filtration system uses a mesh and HEPA filter.

Instead of a dust collector, you can install a combined container, which features a separate dirt compartment and a separate water tank. A pump for electronically regulating the water flow is located inside the tank. The cleaning cloth is attached to the bottom with elastic and Velcro straps. Water is supplied through four dispenser holes. The tank itself holds approximately 230 ml. The dirt container holds 220 ml. It contains a filter of the same size as the separate dust collector. In addition to the HEPA filter and mesh, there is also a foam insert.

An important point to note right away: the combined container does not have a self-cleaning curtain. The Gutrend Vision 730 robot vacuum cleaner self-cleans only when the separate dust container is installed.

The robot has three fall protection sensors on the bottom. There's no carpet sensor. However, it does have two side brushes. For some, this is still a plus.

Now here's the fun part. The Gutrend Vision 730 comes with a bristle-petal central turbo brush out of the box. The central brush unit doesn't float. One side of the brush can be removed to remove tangled hair and fur. A rubber turbo brush can be installed instead, which is less likely to tangle hair and fur. And the highlight of this model is the suction hood. This is a solution for those who don't want to deal with the tedious task of cleaning the central brush of hair and fur. It's a throwback to the days when robot vacuum cleaners without a turbo brush were very popular. I'll demonstrate the pros and cons of this solution in my tests.

As for the docking station, the Gutrend Vision 730 only self-cleans its dust bin. The bottom houses the charging contacts, the suction channel, and special movable pins that operate levers in the dust bin. When the robot is docked, the pins engage the levers, which then opens the shutter on the suction port to empty the dust bin. Basically, it's a bit complicated.

The waste bag is located under the top cover. It's a standard size and holds up to 3 liters of dry waste. Inside the compartment, you can see the filter installed in the station.

The pros and cons of the Gutrend Vision 730 Set 2's design will be discussed in the final review. Let's move on!

Technical specifications

Main characteristics of the robot vacuum cleaner:

• Li-Ion battery 5200 mAh.
• Suction power up to 3000 Pa.
• Operating time up to 200 min.
• Cleaning area up to 200 sq.m.
• Dust collector capacity is 120 ml.
• The volume of the combined container is 450 ml.
• Passability of obstacles up to 15 mm.
• Dimensions: 325*96 mm.
• Noise level 69-80 dB.

Among the characteristics, I would like to highlight that, compared to the previously released 730 model, the power has increased by 200 Pa, which will be verified in tests.

Functions

Speaking of features, the Gutrend Vision 730 Set 2's primary functionality is available in the proprietary Gutrend Vision mobile app. It's available in Russian.

All functions are displayed on the screen:

• Self-cleaning dust collector.
• Saving multiple cleaning maps in memory.
• Automatic zoning of premises into rooms.
• Selecting areas and rooms for cleaning.
• Virtual walls and no-go zones.
• Suction power adjustment.
• Adjusting the water supply level.
• Thorough cleaning.
• Automatic power increase on carpets.
• Cleaning log.
• Setting up cleaning according to a schedule.
• Voice notifications in Russian.
• Yandex.Alice support.

It's important to highlight the presence of a thorough cleaning function, which allows the robot vacuum cleaner to move back and forth during wet cleaning, allowing it to better remove dirt from the floor.

I didn't like the lack of any self-cleaning settings. You can't select the self-cleaning frequency or even force it. Overall, the functionality is weak considering the lidar sensor and by 2024 standards. There's no user mode for adjusting cleaning parameters for each room, no options for carpet interaction during wet cleaning, and no separate no-go zones for wet cleaning mode. However, the basic features are present, and for many, this will be sufficient.

However, the presence of a remote control will be a significant advantage for some buyers, as an alternative way to control the robot. This applies to those who don't have Wi-Fi or find it difficult to use a smartphone, which is especially true for older people.

The remote control includes functions such as setting the current time, forced return to the charging base, manual control, start/pause, power adjustment, searching for the robot by sound signal, and adjusting the water supply level.

Testing

A detailed video review of the Gutrend Vision 730 Set 2, including all tests, has already been prepared and published on the channel:

Navigation

And finally, let's move on to the tests. First, we'll check its navigation within a room with obstacles. It didn't get stuck on the dryer, and it partially swept around the box, even though the robot has a built-in algorithm for swept around the chair legs.

As for navigation within the home, the Gutrend Vision 730 cleans room by room, following the perimeter and then in a serpentine pattern. There were no uncleaned areas, and the cleaning speed is on par with lidar-based devices, so I have no complaints in this regard.

Suction power

As for suction power, I tested it with all three cleaning module options. What was surprising was that even with the suction chute, the results were no different from how the robot performed with the different brushes. In all three cases, it was only able to clean debris from a 2 mm gap. This is a fairly standard result.

Dry cleaning of laminate flooring

Now let's test how well this robot vacuum cleaner picks up solid debris from the floor. The test bench was scattered with fur, hair, ground coffee to simulate dust, as well as cereal, cat food, and litter.

To begin, the robot was run with the standard brush. The Gutrend Vision 730 was able to pick up all the debris from the floor, leaving only a small amount in the corners, where most round robot vacuums are unable to sweep debris. Moreover, when turning away from a corner, debris is blown out due to the position of the main motor's vents. Hair became tangled in the central brush, which will need to be disassembled for cleaning.

But with a rubber brush installed, the cleaning quality on hard surfaces is similar, but the brush itself is cleaner after cleaning and does not require cleaning.

The suction chute is a bit more challenging. Without a turbo brush, the robot vacuum cleaner doesn't pick up debris well. Moreover, the suction chute is narrow, and some debris gets stuck in it. Therefore, its effectiveness in these conditions is minimal.

Carpet cleaning

The same applies to cleaning low-pile carpet. The robot completed the task with the bristle-petal brush, but the brush became tangled with hair. With the rubber brush, cleaning efficiency on the carpet is reduced, but the brush itself remains clean. The suction hood offers the poorest cleaning performance, and again, we see a clump of hair stuck in the brush.

The Gutrend Vision 730 doesn't do a very good job of cleaning medium-pile carpets, even with its bristle-petal brush. This is due to two factors: low suction power and the fixed center brush unit. As a result, the brush is unable to remove debris from the pile. The silicone brush performed similarly in this test. The suction chute failed completely.

Self-cleaning

After all the dirty tests, I checked the robot vacuum's self-cleaning performance. The station performed flawlessly, and we see that the clogged dustbin is completely empty after self-cleaning. This test was passed!

Wet cleaning

The robot vacuum cleaner handled light dirt removal. Now I'll demonstrate the deep cleaning mode. The robot removed all dirt without leaving streaks or marks. The test was a success.

In a domestic environment, the implemented wet cleaning function is sufficient for a gentle wiping of the floor. Since there's no cleaning station for the cloth, you'll either have to remove the cloth mid-cleaning and wash it by hand, or accept that the entire cleaning surface will be wiped without rinsing. In small areas, this isn't a big deal. Another important point: since the cloth doesn't extend to the edge of the unit, there's a small blind spot between the edge of the cloth and the baseboard—literally 4 cm.

Wet cleaning and carpets

When it comes to wet cleaning on carpets, the robot doesn't have a carpet sensor, so it doesn't automatically detect them and therefore doesn't avoid them. There are also no designated "no-go" zones for wet cleaning. Therefore, you'll either have to accept the robot's wet cloth coming into contact with the carpet while cleaning, or you'll have to completely protect the carpets from the robot's reach using no-go zones or magnetic tape.

By the way, here's how the latter works:

Passability

The robot vacuum cleaner is unable to cross thresholds 2 cm high. However, it can handle 1.5 cm thresholds, as stated by the manufacturer.

Driving on black surfaces

As for driving on black surfaces, the Gutrend Vision 730 handles that task perfectly. That's a plus.

Noise level

Finally, let's measure the noise level of the Gutrend Vision 730. It ranges from 65 to 76 dB, depending on the selected power level. The noise level is high considering the medium power level, but it's actually slightly lower than the manufacturer's specifications.

Personal opinion

The Gutrend Vision 730 Set 2 robot vacuum cleaner has been thoroughly reviewed and tested. our evaluation system he managed to gain 122 pointsThis is a fairly standard result for a lidar self-cleaning robot.

Overall rating of tested robot vacuum cleaners: https://robovac.washerhouse.com/en/rejtingi/robovac-obshhij-rejting-robotov-pylesosov-robo.html.

I'll highlight the robot's pros and cons, and then share my thoughts on it. I liked the following:

1. Self-cleaning at the station.
2. Control via an app and remote control, which will be a lifesaver for the elderly and if there is no Wi-Fi in the house.
3. Good cleaning quality on hard surfaces.
4. Replaceable central brushes and a suction chute allow you to choose the cleaning module that suits you best.
5. Floor polisher mode, which allows the robot to better remove dirt from the floor.
6. Good equipment.
7. Two side brushes, which are still an important selection criterion for some.
8. Not afraid of black floor coverings.
9. Yandex.Alice support.
10. Availability of warranty and service.

As for comments, there are also quite a few of them:

1. A robot vacuum cleaner only self-cleans when the dust container is installed. So, you'll have to choose between using the robot vacuum cleaner for dry cleaning only, which will make it self-cleaning, or installing a combined water and dust container, which will make the robot simply charge at the charging station. It's a confusing decision.
2. Doesn't clean medium pile carpets well.
3. The suction hood is only suitable for cleaning hard surfaces and if there is no large debris on the floor.
4. Unable to overcome thresholds of 2 cm height.
5. Increased noise level when operating at maximum power.
6. The app's functionality is limited by 2024 standards.
7. Overall, this is an outdated design, typical of 2019-2021. This includes the lack of carpet and wall sensors, the inability to pick up wipes on carpets, and the robot's replaceable containers. Basically, it's something many manufacturers have already abandoned.

As a result, attitudes toward the robot are mixed. On the one hand, it certainly still has its audience. This is especially true for those who would prefer a robot with good navigation and self-cleaning capabilities, but also one that can be controlled by a remote control and comes with a warranty from official company representatives. In other words, it's still relevant. However, the fact that the design itself hasn't changed in three years, which is exactly how long it's been since I reviewed the Gutrend Vision 730, is something that can't be ignored. I recommend weighing the pros and cons yourself before making a decision.