iLife A9s

The new iLife A9s from a Chinese manufacturer has already delighted customers worldwide (the Chinese version is called the X800). This robot vacuum cleaner boasts an attractive and stylish design, compact dimensions, updated advanced features, and a relatively low price. The device is designed for cleaning all types of flooring, including carpets and rugs. It offers both dry and wet cleaning. In today's review, we'll explain how the robot cleans, its features, and a description of its technical specifications and functions.

Equipment

The iLife A9s robot vacuum cleaner package includes the following components:

1. Charging station.
2. Network adapter.
3. Remote control.
4. Two pairs of side brushes.
5. Two main turbo brushes (bristled and rubber roller).
6. Spare filter.
7. Virtual wall.
8. Tank for wet cleaning.
9. Brush for cleaning the filter.
10. Operating instructions.

The device comes in dual packaging: an outer protective box and an inner branded box with an image of the robotic cleaner and a description of its main technical and functional parameters. A plastic handle is included for easy transportation and carrying.

Design

The new iLife A9s robot vacuum cleaner makes a great impression. Constructed of glossy plastic and covered in aluminum alloy, the build quality is impressive. Its body is traditionally round, and the main colors are black and gray. The silver accents on the front panel shimmer beautifully in the light.

Here you can see the built-in camera, which allows the device to navigate and map the room. On the side of the robot vacuum cleaner is a protective bumper, exhaust vents, and a pull-out dust container/water tank.

When reviewing the iLife A9s from the back, we see the standard two driving wheels, a front swivel caster, contact pads for docking with the charging station and recharging, a rechargeable battery (battery capacity - 2600 mAh), two side brushes, and a central brush (one with soft bristles for cleaning carpets, and the second - a roller for cleaning hard floor coverings: wood, linoleum, laminate, etc.).

Technical specifications

For an overview of the technical specifications of the iLife A9s, please refer to the table below:

Battery	Li-Ion, 2600 mAh
Battery life	120 minutes
Charging time	300 minutes
Cleaning area	From 80 to 220 sq.m.
Height of obstacles to be overcome	Up to 15 mm
Dust collector	Cyclone filter
Dust container volume	600 ml
Volume of the container for wet cleaning	300 ml
Overall dimensions	33x32x7.6 cm
Weight	2.55 kg

Quite competitive technical and operational parameters place the iLife A9s robot in one of the leading positions among robot vacuum cleaners in the mid-price category (up to $200).

Functional capabilities

The iLife A9s's key distinguishing feature is its advanced Pano View navigation module, which includes a gyroscope, camera, and a number of processors responsible for mapping the room. This cutting-edge technology allows the robot vacuum cleaner to create a panoramic view of its surroundings and plot the optimal route. Unlike other robotic cleaners, which perform their functions randomly, the Life A9s's cleaning approach is systematic, increasing efficiency by avoiding skipped or repeated cleaning. Furthermore, the robot is equipped with familiar obstacle sensors to prevent collisions with furniture and other interior items.

Robot vacuum cleaner operating modes:

• automatic (snake);
• local (spiral);
• cleaning along walls and in corners (along the perimeter);
• maximum (increased suction power).

The robot performs dry cleaning thanks to its Gen 3 CyclonePower cleaning system, which enables three-stage cleaning. First, two specially angled side brushes rotate at a high speed—170 times per minute. They effectively collect debris along the perimeter of the room. The central brush helps clean the rest of the room. After collecting debris, the brushes, powered by a powerful suction system and a BLDC motor, direct it into the 600-milliliter dust bin.

The robot vacuum cleaner integrates dry cleaning with an adjustable wet mopping function. The iLife A9s features a patented 300-milliliter water tank with artificial vibration and two separate compartments. The vibration of the built-in electric motor ensures close contact between the mop head and the floor surface, ensuring active dirt removal. Three adjustable flow rates deliver a gentle and even water flow for intelligent, automated mopping.

The robot vacuum cleaner can be controlled from mobile devices via the ILIFE APP. The vacuum can memorize its route and transfer it to a map in the app. The A9s model also supports voice control via Amazon Alexa, but this option is not available in Russia.

Advantages and disadvantages

Advantages of the iLife A9s robot vacuum cleaner:

1. Optimal price-quality ratio.
2. Modern design, flat and durable body.
3. High quality assembly.
4. Powerful battery, long cleaning time on one charge.
5. Various operating modes, including increased suction power.
6. Adjustable wet cleaning.
7. Advanced Pano View navigation module: panoramic view, navigation and mapping.
8. Control from a smartphone.
9. Good cross-country ability (overcomes obstacles up to fifteen millimeters).

The disadvantages of the iLife robot vacuum cleaner are quite minor:

1. Problems with entering the base.
2. Voice control via Amazon Alexa is not supported in Russia.
3. Leaves uncleaned areas.

Our video review of the iLife A9s, as well as a dry and wet cleaning test:

We also recommend checking out our ranking of the best robots of 2019; the iLife A9s is one of the top 10:

Considering the average price of this model in 2019 is around $200, this is a very good deal for such features and specifications. This concludes our review of the iLife A9s. We hope this description of the specifications and functions has helped you get to know this robot vacuum better.

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