HalzBot Apollo Optima
The HalzBot Apollo Optima is an excellent example of a budget robot vacuum cleaner with decent specifications and impressive functionality for its low price. It's worth noting the price right away—in 2018, the model costs around $600. The robot was developed in Germany and assembled in China. The vacuum cleaner has a distinctive appearance: it features a bold black and yellow color scheme and a compact footprint that allows it to blend into any interior and reach hard-to-reach places to clean up stray debris. Below, we'll provide a detailed review of the HalzBot Apollo Optima, including a look at its specifications and features.
Equipment
The HalzBot Apollo Optima robot and its components are packaged in a sturdy cardboard box with a plastic handle for carrying and transportation.
The package includes:
- The robot vacuum cleaner itself.
- Spare battery.
- Charging station.
- Power unit.
- Remote control.
- Set of replacement filters (2 pcs.).
- Electric brush.
- Side brush (spare brush not included).
- Microfiber cloth with a special attachment.
- Brush (stored inside the dust collector compartment).
- Instructions.
HalzBot Components
Appearance
Besides its low price, the HalzBot Apollo Optima robot is distinguished by its striking, vibrant appearance. The body is made of plastic in black and yellow, as mentioned above. The shape is familiar: when viewed from above, it's round, with only the contact bumper, located on the side, protruding slightly beyond the circle. On the front of the robot vacuum cleaner are the dust bin compartment with a button for removing it and a display with mechanical, backlit control buttons.
Top view
When looking at the back of the robot vacuum cleaner, we see the usual two drive wheels on the sides, a front roller, one side brush, one central brush, a battery cover, contact pads for docking with the docking station, an ultraviolet lamp, and floor sensors.
Bottom view
Technical specifications
An overview of the technical characteristics of the Apollo Optima robot vacuum cleaner is provided in the table below:
| Battery | Ni-MH, 2800 mAh |
| Battery life | 90 minutes |
| Charging time | 210 minutes |
| Dust collector | Cyclone filter (bagless) |
| Dust collector capacity | 300 ml |
| Overall dimensions (WxDxH) | 340x340x90 mm |
| Weight | 3.5 kg |
| Noise level | 65 dB |
| Additional options | |
| Side brush | + |
| Central turbo brush | + |
| Contact bumper | + |
| Remote control | + |
| Disinfection ultraviolet lamp | + |
| Charging station | + |
| Setting up for charging | Automatic |
| Battery level indication | + |
| Timer | + |
Functional capabilities
The HalzBot Apollo Optima is a robotic vacuum cleaner. It moves around the room, removing dirt and dust from the floor using vacuum. The robot cleans with a side brush and a central turbo brush. The manufacturer claims to have five different operating modes (movement patterns/programs), which can be switched using the remote control. If you want the robotic vacuum to not only sweep but also mop the floor, attach a damp cloth to the bottom of the robotic vacuum.
Automatic installation for charging
A definite plus is the ultraviolet lamp, which kills harmful germs and bacteria, disinfecting the surface. The HalzBot Apollo Optima's dust container is small, but cleaning it is quite easy. Simply remove it, empty it, rinse it, and then dry it thoroughly. A filter cleaning brush is also included.
Dust collector and filters
The robot vacuum cleaner navigates thanks to a contact bumper on the side, as well as floor sensors on the bottom that prevent it from falling from elevated surfaces. The body also houses signal receivers for the charging station and remote control, and a battery level indicator.
Advantages and disadvantages
To summarize our review, we note that the HalzBot Apollo Optima robot vacuum cleaner performs well in its primary role—removing debris from all types of flooring, including parquet, laminate, tile, and low-pile carpets—and is also capable of mopping and disinfecting. Its relatively good cleaning performance and comprehensive features earned us a spot on our list. Best robot vacuum cleaners under $50 .
In addition, the device has the following advantages:
- Certainly a very low cost.
- Small size.
- Bright view.
- Large battery capacity, long cleaning time.
- Five different modes, timer.
- Wet wiping of the floor.
- Ultraviolet disinfection lamp.
- Remote control and docking station included.
- Contact bumper, floor sensors.
- Battery level indication.
- Automatic installation for charging.
- Russified software.
- Central turbo brush (which needs to be cleaned).
Disadvantages of the HalzBot Apollo Optima robot vacuum cleaner:
- Numerous user reviews indicate that the device may have problems finding the database.
- Small dust collector capacity.
- The device makes a lot of noise when operating.
- Brushes are subject to rapid wear and tear and require periodic replacement.
Considering that this automated robotic cleaner is a budget model, all of these shortcomings can be easily dismissed, as you won't find many similar devices with the same parameters and capabilities at this price.
Finally, we recommend watching a video review of the HalzBot Apollo Optima:
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