Ariete 2711 Briciola

The Ariete 2711 is a robotic vacuum cleaner from an Italian manufacturer. It's designed for dry cleaning of hard floors such as parquet, laminate, and tile, and is also capable of cleaning carpets and rugs. The robot offers various cleaning modes, and thanks to the daily cleaning program, you can return to a clean apartment without wasting time. This Ariete 2711 Briciola review will help you thoroughly explore all the features of this robotic vacuum cleaner and help you choose the right automated cleaner for your home.

Equipment

The Ariete robot delivery kit includes the following components:

1. Robot vacuum cleaner.
2. Charging station with power adapter.
3. Two HEPA filters (main and additional).
4. Spare set of side brushes.
5. Remote control.
6. A brush for cleaning the dust collector.

It's worth noting that a motion limiter is not included, due to the budget nature of this robot vacuum. Its average price in 2018 was $120.

Appearance

The robot vacuum cleaner is made of white plastic and has a round shape. The trim and "Briciola" logo are light green. The top of the robot houses the dust container lid, the Ariete Briciola 2711 start button, and an infrared receiver.

When viewing the device from the side, we see a movable bumper, a high obstacle sensor, and a ventilation hole.

The bottom section contains contacts for connecting to the charging base, a pair of wheels with rubber inserts, a front swivel roller, two side brushes, low obstacle sensors, and a suction hole.

Technical specifications

The table below will allow you to review the technical characteristics of the robot vacuum cleaner:

Manufacturer	Ariete (Brand owned by De'Longhi, Italy)
Battery	Ni-MH
Battery capacity	2000 mAh
Opening hours	Up to 90 min.
Charging time	200 min.
Cleaning area	Up to 100 sq.m.
Suction power	25 W
Dust collector	Cyclone filter (bagless)
Dust collector capacity	500 ml
Overall dimensions	340x340x94 mm
Weight	3 kg
Noise level	68 dB
Speed ​​of movement	33 cm/sec.
Additional options	Anti-collision system, anti-fall system, anti-tangle system, scheduled cleaning programming, manual control via remote control, HEPA filter and primary filter.

Functional capabilities

The Ariete 2711 Briciola robot vacuum cleaner has several different operating modes, an overview of which is given below:

• Automatic. In this mode, the robot will navigate the room, avoiding obstacles, along the following paths: in a spiral, in a straight line around the perimeter, or in a straight line diagonally. It is activated by pressing the "Clean" button on the remote control or on the device itself.
• Turbo Cleaning: This mode is designed for thoroughly cleaning heavily soiled areas of the floor. In this mode, the robot vacuum cleaner moves quickly in a spiral pattern, increasing suction power. After cleaning the soiled area, the Ariete 2711 automatically stops working. This mode is activated by pressing the "spiral" button on the remote control, and deactivated by pressing the "Clean" button.
• Cleaning the surface around the perimeter: to enable the robot vacuum cleaner to clean the floor near walls and furniture, press the button on the remote control with the corresponding image; the mode is disabled by pressing the "Clean" button.
• Straight cleaning: The Ariete 2711 Briciola offers the option of manually controlling the machine's trajectory using the selection buttons on the remote control.
• Return to charging base: By pressing the button with the "house" icon, you can send the robot back to the docking station to recharge.

The Briciola 2711 model also features daily cleaning programming: you can set the start and end times using the remote control.

The average cleaning time for the device is up to an hour and a half, but the cleaning time will be determined individually, depending on the type and smoothness of the floor, as well as the number of interior items in the room that require additional time for the cleaner to avoid. A special bumper and sensor system prevent the vacuum cleaner from collisions and falls.

The following test will give us an overview of the capabilities of the Ariete 2711 Briciola:

Operating instructions

The robot vacuum cleaner manual contains information on safety precautions, operation and maintenance of the device, a description of the design, operating modes and technical parameters.

You can download the Ariete 2711 operating instructions in Russian from our website. Simply follow the link: Briciola 2711 manual.

Advantages and disadvantages

As we've already mentioned, this robot vacuum cleaner is a budget-friendly option. For its price, the manufacturer offers the following advantages:

1. Nice appearance.
2. Powerful battery.
3. Good dust collector capacity.
4. Charging base and remote control included.
5. Several operating modes, programmable work schedule.
6. The presence of a movable bumper.
7. Anti-collision and anti-fall system.
8. High quality filtration system.
9. High suction power.
10. The presence of a HEPA filter and a primary filter.

Let's look at the main disadvantages of a robot vacuum cleaner:

1. The components do not include a motion limiter.
2. Despite the presence of an anti-tangle system, before starting cleaning, it is necessary to remove from the floor all large objects and items in which the device could become entangled (curtain tassels, wires, etc.).
3. There is no wet floor mopping function.
4. There is no dust container fullness sensor.
5. Unable to overcome high thresholds and may slip when trying to climb onto a high carpet.
6. The nickel-metal hydride battery has a shorter lifespan than the lithium-ion battery and is prone to degradation.
7. Power supplies for the remote control are not included.

Despite its shortcomings, the robot vacuum cleaner does a pretty good job of cleaning rooms, and the drawbacks listed above are common to most inexpensive robot vacuum cleaners. This concludes our review of the Ariete 2711 Briciola. We hope this information has helped you decide on the right robot vacuum for your home.

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