Cecotec Conga 1790 Ultra: gyroscope, polisher mode, small body height

The Cecotec Conga 1790 Ultra is one of the entry-level models in the manufacturer's lineup. Priced at around $220, the robot features a gyroscope for navigation, dry and wet cleaning functions, control via both a mobile app and remote control, and a full set of accessories. Additionally, the device boasts a floor polishing mode during wet cleaning and a relatively compact height of approximately 7 cm from the floor. At first glance, the Conga 1790 Ultra has its own unique features that make it competitive with similar robots. gyroscopic robotsWe just need to figure out how well everything works and whether the robot vacuum cleaner is up to its primary task. That's what we'll do now. So, let's get started!

Equipment

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

The manufacturer's delivery set includes:

1. Charging base.
2. Power adapter
3. Combined container for water and waste (the robot already has a dust collector installed).
4. Spare microfiber cloth.
5. Replaceable central brush with a bristle-petal structure (again, the robot comes with a rubber brush out of the box).
6. Frame for central brush.
7. Remote control with power supply elements.
8. Two spare side brushes.
9. Magnetic tape.
10. Spare HEPA filter.
11. Robot cleaning tool.
12. Double-sided tape to fix the base.
13. Spare set of Velcro for attaching the napkin.
14. Operating instructions translated into several languages.

We see that the package is fully loaded. This is typical of Cecotec robot vacuum cleaners. They care about their customers!

Appearance

Now let's take a look at the design of the Cecotec Conga 1790 Ultra. It's round, black, and has a glossy top panel. The cabinet height is 73 mm from the floor.

The front features a soft-touch mechanical bumper. The control panel features a Wi-Fi connection indicator and two touch-sensitive control buttons: start/pause and forced return to the charging base.

The dust container is removable from the back. It holds up to 500 ml of dry waste. The filtration system includes a mesh, foam, and HEPA filter. That's a plus!

Instead of a separate waste container, you can install a combined container with a water tank. The tank holds up to 300 ml of water. The cloth consists of two separate sections: one is supplied with water, the other collects residual liquid from the floor. The cloth is attached to the base with Velcro and elastic bands. Water is supplied to the cloth through four valves. Electronic water flow control is a plus! The waste compartment capacity is 200 ml. A triple filtration system consists of mesh, foam, and HEPA.

Unfortunately, the filters are slightly different in size between the combined and separate containers. Otherwise, they would be interchangeable, which would be more logical.

Let's take a look at the Cecotec Conga 1790 Ultra's underside. Three fall protection sensors are mounted under the bumper. There are two side brushes: three-beam, quick-release.

The robot comes with two frames: one with dividers and one without. The problem is that the frame with dividers only works with the bristle-petal brush installed. It pinches the rubber brush, so be careful. Both central brushes are non-detachable, which isn't ideal.

Overall, the robot vacuum's build quality is average. There are both advantages and disadvantages.

Technical specifications

The main characteristics of the Cecotec Conga 1790 Ultra, as declared by the manufacturer:

• Battery: 2600 mAh.
• Suction power 2100 Pa.
• Cleaning area up to 80 sq.m.
• Operating time up to 160 min.
• Dust collector 500 ml.
• Combined container 300+200 ml.
• Passability up to 15 mm.
• Dimensions 320*73 mm.

Functional capabilities

Let's move on to an overview of the Conga 1790 Ultra's features. The robot vacuum cleaner can be controlled via both the proprietary mobile app and the remote control. First, let's look at the app's functionality. Connecting the robot to a Wi-Fi network is quite simple; follow the manufacturer's instructions. Unfortunately, the app interface is currently only in English. However, the brand promises to release a Russian language version of the app in the near future.

On the main control panel, the robot vacuum cleaner creates a real-time map of the room. However, please note that this map is not saved in memory. Below the map are a number of functions. The first, leftmost button is used to force the robot to return to the charging base. Next, you can choose one of seven cleaning modes: automatic, random, perimeter, spot, single-room cleaning, mopping mode, or manual control. You can also adjust the suction power and the wetness of the cleaning cloth.

Below this row of buttons is the cleaning start button. Below it is another row of buttons. Here you can set up a cleaning schedule by selecting the time, days of the week, mode, and cleaning parameters. You can also view the cleaning log and basic robot information. Incidentally, the Cecotec Conga 1790 Ultra supports voice control via Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant.

The remote control duplicates most of the functions: setting the current time, forced return to charging, manual control, spot cleaning mode, cleaning time setting, room cleaning mode, perimeter cleaning mode, as well as adjusting the water supply level and suction power.

This is all the functionality of the robot vacuum cleaner, and for a gyroscope robot it is quite standard.

Testing

A detailed video review of the Cecotec Conga 1790 Ultra, including all tests, has already been prepared and published on the channel. I recommend watching the full video:

Navigation

Let's move on to the tests. First, we'll check the Cecotec Conga 1790 Ultra's navigation in a room with obstacles. After leaving the base, the robot vacuum cleaner begins cleaning the entire accessible area in a serpentine pattern. It naturally doesn't clean around the box or chair legs. Moreover, after a control walk around the perimeter, it began cleaning again in the areas it had already cleaned and continued this way until, after 30 minutes, it was forced to return to the base to charge. At least it found the charging station without any problems. This test failed.

As for navigating throughout the house, the situation repeated itself. At first, the robot vacuum cleaned in a serpentine pattern, but then in one room, navigation became erratic and it simply started moving from wall to wall in a cyclical pattern. Apparently, there are some issues with the gyroscope, which is why it simply gets lost over large areas. But then again, when forced to return, it finds its home station even from the farthest room.

In general, it would be good for engineers to improve the navigation.

Suction power

Speaking of suction power, with the bristle-petal brush, the robot only picks up debris from a 2 mm gap, but with the rubber brush, the Cecotec Conga 1790 Ultra was able to pick up debris from a 4 mm gap. This is a plus, despite the standard stated suction power.

Dry cleaning

The quality of debris collection on laminate floors is clearly above average. The robot vacuum cleaner is capable of picking up various types of debris, and it even sweeps corners better than other round robots.

Interestingly, hair doesn't wrap around the central brush; it's mostly caught by the side brushes. But in any case, the bulk of the debris ends up in the dust bin. Test passed!

Carpet cleaning

Speaking of carpet cleaning, the Cecotec Conga 1790 Ultra, with either of its center brushes, cleans carpets efficiently. I have no complaints about it in this regard!

Wet cleaning

However, the Conga 1790 boasts excellent cleaning performance on slightly dried-on dirt. After two passes, there are no traces of dirt or streaks left behind. There is a small, narrow area along the baseboard, but not all robot vacuums clean this area. At least, not all of the reviewed ones.

It's also important to note that the robot vacuum cleaner can not only vacuum and mop the floor simultaneously, but also move like a floor polisher, moving back and forth in wet cleaning mode. This is a major advantage.

Regarding wet cleaning on carpeted floors, the robot vacuum cleaner doesn't detect carpets, so the water supply doesn't shut off when it enters them. I recommend protecting the carpets with the included magnetic tape.

Obstacle clearance

Obstacle clearance isn't very good. The robot vacuum cleaner can't cross two-centimeter thresholds. However, it can manage 1.5-centimeter ones, although not always on the first try.

Driving on dark surfaces

Another advantage of the Cecotec Conga 1790 Ultra is that it easily navigates deep black surfaces. It doesn't recognize them as elevation changes. That's a plus!

Noise level

Finally, we measured the robot's noise level in different modes. With suction disabled, it was between 55-56 dB. In minimum power mode, the noise level rose to 57 dB. At medium power, the noise level reached 58 dB, and in Turbo mode, the peak noise level was 60 dB. Admittedly, this robot vacuum is quite quiet, and its suction power is slightly above average.

Let's sum it up

The Cecotec Conga 1790 Ultra has been thoroughly reviewed and tested. our evaluation system he managed to gain 49 out of 100 pointsThis is a fairly standard result for a robot vacuum cleaner with a gyroscope.

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

I'll share my personal opinion of the robot after a detailed review and testing. I liked the following:

1. Simultaneous dry and wet cleaning.
2. Increased suction power.
3. High quality cleaning.
4. Small body height.
5. Control via app and remote control.
6. A complete set that includes a magnetic tape and a replaceable central brush.
7. The robot vacuum cleaner is not afraid of dark surfaces.
8. A floor polisher mode is provided.
9. Low noise level.
10. Availability of warranty and service.

As for the shortcomings, I had the following complaints about the robot:

1. There are problems with navigation.
2. Poor cross-country ability.
3. The central brushes are not disassemblable.
4. The price is above average.

My main criticism concerns navigation. If it weren't for the gyroscope issues, I would definitely be more impressed with this robot. However, for now, I can recommend this robot vacuum for cleaning small areas without a complex layout to minimize navigation issues. Although, perhaps this is a specific issue with my robot, and others won't experience similar problems. If anyone uses this robot, please let me know in the comments how it performs in your environment.

On this note, I'd like to end this review. Thank you all for your attention! Happy shopping. Bye!