Miele SJQL0 Scout RX1
Miele products are known for their reliability and high quality, and have long been familiar to many users worldwide. The Miele Scout RX1 robot vacuum cleaner has been in production since 2014. Miele acquired the technology from the well-known brand Yujin Robot. Essentially, this model is based on iClebo ArteEven the design is virtually identical. The key feature of this robot is its built-in Smart Navigation system, which allows it to move strictly along a preset path—straight, parallel lines. The navigation system is based on a special gyro sensor that measures the vacuum cleaner's rotation angle and, if necessary, changes its direction. This article provides a detailed review of the Miele SJQL0 Scout RX1, including its characteristics, features, and advantages.
Delivery set
The Miele Scout RX1 package, in addition to the robot itself, includes:
- charging station;
- adapter;
- turbo brush;
- remote control;
- network cable;
- magnetic tape - limiter;
- two side brushes;
- spare filter;
- operating instructions.
All components are shown in the photo:
The Mile Scout robot's components
Design
The robot's design is minimalist, stylish, and compact. A touchscreen display is located at the top of the unit. It features two drive wheels, a turbo brush, a long brush for directing dust and debris underneath, and a pair of side brushes. This Miele model is available in two colors: black and red (41 JQL 000 EU2).
The appearance of the Miele robot vacuum cleaner is shown in the photo:
Black and gray
Red
Side view
Bottom view
Technical specifications
An overview of the Miele Scout RX1's characteristics is presented in the table below:
| Dimensions (HxWxD) | 85 x 350 x 350 mm |
| Weight | 3 kilograms |
| Battery type | Lithium-ion, voltage 14.8 volts, capacity 2200 mAh |
| Filtration system | AirClean Dual Filter |
| Type of cleaning | Dry |
| Cleaning area without stopping to recharge | 150 square meters |
| Battery life | 120 minutes |
| Charging time | 120 minutes |
| Power consumption | 11 watts |
| Dust container type | Cyclone HEPA filter |
| Dust container volume | 0.6 l |
| Operating modes | Automatic, Spot, Turbo, Corner, Manual |
| Display | Digital touchscreen with backlight |
| Noise level | 65 dB |
Functional capabilities
Important! In 2019, the updated Miele SLQL0 Scout RX2 model was already widely available on the market. It's slightly more expensive, but also offers improved functionality. We've provided a review of the second Miele robot vacuum at this link:Miele SLQL0 Scout RX2.
Returning to the subject of this review, the vacuum cleaner's primary functions include dry cleaning of hard floors, as well as low- and medium-pile carpets. The Miele Scout robot vacuum cleaner features Smart Navigation, allowing it to navigate precisely along a preset path—straight lines. A built-in digital camera scans the area several times per minute, allowing the device to navigate more precisely.
Robot camera
The Miele robot vacuum cleaner features Furniture Protection Technology, a technology that helps it recognize surrounding objects (furniture, steps, thresholds) and prevent collisions and falls.
Robot on the steps
Overview of the Miele Scout RX1 operating modes:
- "Auto" mode. This mode consistently cleans the entire room. When the battery runs low, the robot vacuum returns to the charging station to recharge and continues cleaning if needed.
- Spot mode. This mode is used when cleaning a specific area of the floor, for example, to pick up spilled sugar. The cleaning area is approximately 3 square meters.
- Turbo. When using Turbo mode, the robot vacuum cleaner moves along straight, parallel lines. The fact that the lines don't touch impacts the cleaning quality. Turbo mode is ideal for urgent cleaning needs, such as when unexpected guests arrive. Cleaning time in this mode is half that of automatic mode.
- Corner Mode. This mode is used for thoroughly cleaning dust and debris that accumulates in large quantities in the corners of rooms. The cleaning process is as follows: the robot vacuum cleaner uses its side brushes to sweep debris out of corners and direct it toward the central suction inlet.
- "Manual" or "Custom" mode. If needed, the user can use the remote control to manually direct the vacuum cleaner to the desired location to remove debris.
Robot vacuum cleaner movement diagram
Operating instructions
An overview of the vacuum cleaner's main features and a detailed description of its operation can be found in the included manual. You can also download the manual in electronic format from our website.
You can download the Miele SJQL0 Scout RX1 user manual in Russian by following this link: manual for the robot Mile.
Let's sum it up
The main advantages of the Miele Scout RX1 robot vacuum cleaner:
- excellent navigation system;
- availability of “accident-free” traffic technology;
- high suction power ensures thorough floor cleaning;
- long battery life;
- 4 main operating modes, as well as a “manual” operating mode;
- the ability to limit the cleaning area using a magnetic limiting tape.
Among the disadvantages, the main ones are the inability to program cleaning by day of the week, as well as the fact that the robot vacuum cleaner doesn't completely clean the surface on the first go. If the surface is heavily soiled, the device needs to be re-run. Furthermore, the cost of the device in 2019 exceeds $400. For that price, you can find a more functional and affordable alternative, such as Xiaomi Roborock.
Finally, we recommend watching a video review of the Miele SJQL0 Scout RX1:
That concludes our review of the Miele Scout RX1 robot vacuum cleaner. We hope you found this article helpful and interesting!
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