Neatsvor X600: A robot vacuum cleaner with lidar and wet cleaning for a good price

Greetings to all readers of the site robovac.washerhouse.comWe've received an interesting Chinese robot vacuum cleaner for review, the NEATSVOR X600. This is the flagship model in the line. The robot is equipped with lidar for navigation, is suitable for both dry and wet cleaning, is controlled via a mobile app, and, according to the manufacturer, boasts suction power of up to 4000 Pa. It's worth noting that at the time of writing, this robot can be purchased for $200, and during sales, it's priced several tens of dollars lower. Considering its lidar, the price is attractive. Next, we'll examine the NEATSVOR X600's design, its features, and its cleaning performance. Based on all this information, we'll determine whether this robot vacuum is worth purchasing. So, let's get started!

Equipment

First, let's look at how the NEATSVOR X600 is equipped.

In addition to the robot vacuum cleaner itself, the box contains:

1. Charging base with power adapter.
2. A separate water tank that is installed instead of the dust collector.
3. Spare microfiber cloth.
4. Operating instructions in English.
5. Two spare side brushes.
6. Spare HEPA filter.
7. Tool for cleaning the central brush.

The kit does not include a remote control; the NEATSVOR X600 is controlled only via a mobile app and buttons on the body.

Appearance

Let's take a closer look at the robot vacuum itself. It's made of black plastic, with a glossy top cover. It looks nice, but the finish is very easily soiled. It attracts fingerprints and shows dust very clearly. This isn't exactly practical.

On the top of the body are two control buttons: start/pause and forced return to base. Next to them is a Wi-Fi connection indicator. The lidar is equipped with a mechanical button that prevents it from getting stuck under furniture. This is a plus.

The dust container is removed from the rear by pressing a button. It holds up to 600 ml of dry waste. It features a triple filtration system consisting of a mesh, foam, and pleated filter.

The container is equipped with a shutter that prevents accidental spillage when removing it from the robot. At first glance, all the key design features appear to be well thought out.

The water tank holds 350 ml of liquid. A water fill port with a sealed valve is located on top. Terminals and an electronic pump are visible in the tank, indicating that the water flow to the cleaning cloth is electronically controlled. The cleaning cloth is attached to the base of the tank with Velcro. Water flows through six holes in the cleaning cloth. Incidentally, the tank has a separate compartment for collecting debris. The NEATSVOR X600 can sweep up debris in wet cleaning mode, but it cannot vacuum the floor, so it's important to keep this in mind.

Let's turn the robot vacuum over and look at its underside. We see two side brushes, both of which are very economical in design.

A bristle-petal turbo brush is installed in the center. It's quite well made, with dense bristles. The central brush is not detachable.

Overall, this robot vacuum's build quality is well-suited for the $200 price point. There's no point in complaining about it compared to the likes of Roborock or iClebo. It's at least a third cheaper, so the materials are of inferior quality.

Technical specifications

Among the main characteristics of NEATSVOR X600, we would like to highlight:

Type of cleaning	Dry and wet
Power supply	Li-Ion battery 2500 mAh
Suction power	Up to 4000 Pa (according to the manufacturer)
Opening hours	Up to 120 minutes
Cleaning area	>100 m2
Height of obstacles	Up to 20 mm
Dust collector capacity	600 ml
Water tank capacity	350 ml
Overall dimensions	330x98 mm
Noise level	Up to 75 dB (in MAX mode)

This robot vacuum cleaner's specifications are quite standard, except for its suction power, which we'll definitely test on our test bench later during a detailed test.

Functional capabilities

You can control the NEATSVOR X600 via a mobile app called WeBack. This isn't a proprietary app; we've already tested several robots from other brands that worked with this app. Connecting to the app is straightforward. Just follow the prompts.

After installation, I recommend running a test drive with the robot so it can map the room and save it to its memory. Only then will all available functionality be available.

Key features include the ability to resume cleaning after recharging, picking up where the robot left off. Voice alerts can be turned on and off, and their volume can be adjusted. Manual robot control is also available, as is saving a room map.

Incidentally, the NEATSVOR X600 only stores one cleaning map at the time of writing. However, the manufacturer states that the robot will soon support storing multiple maps in its memory.

You can also change the robot's name, schedule cleaning at specific times and days of the week, choose units of measurement, and share control with family members. Voice assistant control is even supported.

With the dust collector installed, the main control panel allows you to adjust the suction power to three levels. With the water tank installed, you can also adjust the water flow to the cleaning cloth to three levels.

Below the map, you'll see data on the last cleaning session, as well as the remaining battery charge. Additional features include cleaning in a selected area, setting virtual walls and no-go zones, and finding the robot by sound.

You can also start automatic cleaning mode and force the robot vacuum cleaner to return to the base on the control panel.

These are all the features of the NEATSVOR X600. It doesn't have any advanced features, but it has the standard functionality as for robot vacuum cleaner with lidar, it's built into it. We'll tell you what's missing when we sum it up.

Testing

We recommend you take a detailed look at all the tests in our video review:

Navigation

First, let's test the NEATSVOR X600's navigation within a single room with obstacles. In our case, these obstacles include a chair, a box, a mirror, which can interfere with the lidar's mapping of the room, and a clothes dryer, which robots often get stuck on.

And immediately, it got stuck on the clothes dryer, interrupting the cleaning process. I had to set a no-go zone on the map to prevent the robot from driving onto the dryer's legs.

Otherwise, the mirror introduced an error in the map, but this didn't affect the cleaning performance; the robot covered the entire available area. However, it did move the chair while cleaning, as the soft-touch bumper's free travel is quite heavy. The robot will also move light items until the bumper hits something heavier or completely stationary. This is also not good.

Nevertheless, the robot first walked around the perimeter of the room, then cleaned the available area in a zigzag pattern. The robot's movement algorithm is well thought out; it cleaned 11 square meters in 9 minutes. This is a good cleaning speed.

Now let's see how the NEATSVOR X600 handles cleaning an entire house. In our case, that's three rooms, a hallway, and an entryway, for a total usable area of ​​about 34 square meters.

You can see that the robot vacuum divided the room into zones and cleaned each one in turn. There were no missed zones, and the cleaning took 29 minutes, which is a good result.

Suction power

Now let's see how well the NEATSVOR X600 vacuums debris from crevices of varying depths. After all, it claims 4000 Pa.

And you can see that it only managed to clean a 2mm gap. The rest were beyond the capabilities of this robot. So the claimed suction power is largely a marketing ploy. But even with this suction power, the NEATSVOR X600 performed better than its competitors, even Roborock S5 Max I did a worse job with this task, you need to understand that.

Dry cleaning of laminate flooring

Now let's see how the NEATSVOR X600 handles various floor debris. For the test, we scattered grains, fur, hair, and ground coffee in the corners on the stand to simulate dust. The brushes and dust bin were clean before the test.

You can see that it's collected most of the debris. There's only a little bit of dust left in the corners, due to the round shape of the body, and some dust along the baseboard. This is due to the poorly designed side brushes. They don't sweep debris along the walls very well.

The side brushes were heavily tangled with hair and fur. Hair was also tangled around the center brush. The remaining debris was collected in the dust bin.

Dry cleaning of carpet

We scattered the same debris on the carpet. And as you can see, the NEATSVOR X600 did a good job; the carpet is clean.

Wet cleaning

Now let's see if the NEATSVOR X600 can remove dirt from laminate flooring. We left some traces of dirt on the floor with our shoes and let it dry for a bit.

Yes, this robot vacuum cleaner can handle such complex dirt. It passed the test.

Incidentally, the cloth isn't wetted too much when the water flow is set to maximum, so the robot won't damage wood surfaces. A full tank is enough for over 100 square meters of wet cleaning.

Obstacle clearance

Let's check what height thresholds the NEATSVOR X600 can overcome.

It can cross obstacles 10 and 15 mm high, but it cannot overcome 20 mm, although the manufacturer states a maximum cross-country ability of 2 cm.

Dark spots

The next test will show us whether NEATSVOR X600 is afraid of dark surfaces, recognizing them by their height differences.

Yes, it doesn’t go onto black carpets, which is not good.

Noise level

And finally, we measure the noise level of the NEATSVOR X600 in different modes.

In floor polishing mode, the noise level is only 53 dB, making it a very quiet mop. At minimum suction power, the noise level is around 64 dB, and in standard mode, it reaches 68 dB. At maximum power, the noise level reached a whopping 75 dB. The motor actually feels slightly more powerful than similar models, as confirmed by the suction power test.

Let's sum it up

We've thoroughly tested the NEATSVOR X600. Now we'll evaluate it based on various criteria, taking into account the test results and the $200 price point, although some users managed to snag this model for a record-low $150 during the sales season.

Navigation 8 out of 10. The robot uses lidar to create a map of the room and save it in its memory. This is a major advantage for this model. Unfortunately, it's a bit rough around the edges, as the bumper is heavy, saves only one map of the room, and doesn't automatically divide the room into rooms. Therefore, we can't give it a full rating.

Versatility 8 out of 10. There's no remote control, and the robot can't vacuum and mop simultaneously, with an obstacle clearance of only 15 mm. This means it may get stuck when working on fluffy carpets or moving over thresholds.

Design and execution 8 out of 10. For a $200 robot, the inclusion of a lidar sensor with a mechanical button, two side brushes, and a central turbo brush is quite impressive. However, the side brushes aren't the best quality, and the housing, which gets dirty easily, is a letdown. Overall, the robot is well-made for its price range, and the build quality is impressive.

Cleaning quality 9 out of 10. A little bit of debris remained on the baseboard stand, so we're deducting a point for that. However, the suction power is quite good, and the robot did a good job of removing the dirt, so it deserves a high rating.

Functionality 9 out of 10. For $200, it has all the features you need to keep your home clean. The only things missing are room zoning and multi-map support, but we already deducted points for these in our navigation evaluation. The only additional feature I'd miss is a do-not-disturb mode, as when cleaning with a rechargeable battery, the robot starts cleaning only after it's fully charged, which could be midnight or 5 a.m. It's also useful to be able to set no-go zones for wet cleaning to prevent the robot from driving on carpets and getting them wet. The NEATSVOR X600 doesn't have separate no-go zones.

Manufacturer support 6 out of 10. Despite NEATSVOR's long history in the market and the overwhelmingly positive reviews of their products, the NEATSVOR X600 is currently only available on AliExpress and other popular Chinese marketplaces. You'll also have to order consumables there. The company doesn't yet have official representatives in Russia, so if any issues arise, it will be difficult to resolve them with the manufacturer. Furthermore, the mobile app isn't currently branded. Therefore, it's still a bit of a stretch to give it a high rating. However, it's important to note that the manufacturer is already entering the Russian market and has even created a Russian-language website. So, I expect that customer support will improve in the future, and a higher rating will be possible.

Total 48 out of 60 points

After testing the NEATSVOR X600, I had a largely positive impression. While there are some caveats, for the price—and remember, it costs under $200—it's a very attractive option. Its lidar, wet mopping function, and comprehensive app features confirm this. Therefore, if you're looking for a budget robot vacuum with good navigation, the NEATSVOR X600 is one of the few attractive options.

I'd like to end this review on that note. If you have any questions, please ask them in the comments. Happy shopping, everyone!

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