iBoto Smart X320G Aqua: A budget robot vacuum cleaner with a gyroscope and wet cleaning.

In this review, we'll take a look at the budget-friendly robot vacuum cleaner for both dry and wet cleaning—the iBoto Smart X320G Aqua. The device navigates using built-in sensors and a gyroscope, features several operating modes, and comes with a decent set of components. Despite all this, it costs around $100–$130. We'll then take a closer look at this budget-friendly device and test it in real-world conditions, after which we'll share our opinion on whether the iBoto Smart X320G Aqua is worth buying. So, let's get started!

Equipment

The delivery set contains the following accessories:

1. The robot vacuum cleaner itself.
2. Docking station.
3. Power adapter.
4. Remote control.
5. Water tank.
6. Spare side brushes (2 pcs.).
7. Spare filter.
8. Microfiber cloths (2 pcs.).
9. Operating instructions.

Appearance

Now let's take a look at the iBoto Smart Aqua X320G's appearance. It's round, with a gray top cover and black trim.

It's worth noting that the robot vacuum cleaner is quite compact, with a body diameter of only 30 cm, compared to 33-34 cm for similar robots. However, the body height is standard at 81 mm. A soft-touch mechanical bumper is installed at the front.

On top is a single Clean button, which starts and stops the automatic cleaning process. The dust container is located under the top lid. The container holds only 300 ml. It houses a dual filtration system with a mesh filter and a HEPA filter. Additionally, a protective flap inside the container prevents accidental spillage.

A water tank can be installed in place of the dust collector. Its capacity is up to 300 ml.

Because the water tank is installed instead of the dust collector, the robot is not able to vacuum and wash the floor at the same time.

Let's turn the robot vacuum over and examine its underside. We see three anti-fall sensors mounted on the front, two side brushes, and a suction port in the center. The iBoto Smart Aqua X320G doesn't have a turbo brush, which is important to note. The wet cleaning nozzle is attached to the bottom of the unit.

Overall, the build quality is slightly better than budget models, but still falls short of average. Just like the price of the robot vacuum.

Technical specifications

The main characteristics of the iBoto Smart X320G Aqua are summarized in the table for easy reference:

Type of cleaning	Dry and wet
Power supply	Li-ion battery
Battery capacity	2600 mAh
Opening hours	90-120 minutes
Charging time	180 minutes
Cleaning area	60-80 sq.m.
Maximum height of obstacles	15 mm
Dust collector	300 ml
Water tank	300 ml
Dimensions	300*300*81 mm
Weight	1.9 kg
Noise level	54 dB

Functional capabilities

The robot vacuum cleaner is equipped with numerous sensors to prevent collisions with obstacles, as well as falls from stairs and other elevated surfaces, and has a built-in gyroscope. This facilitates its navigation and allows it to plot the most optimal cleaning route, avoiding furniture and spending less time cleaning. An integrated bumper provides additional protection, softening the impact of minor collisions with surrounding objects.

The iBoto Smart X320G Aqua can only be controlled via a remote control. It cannot be controlled via the iBoto Smart X320G Aqua mobile app.

The remote control has a display that shows the scheduled cleaning time and the current time. Below it are buttons for manual control of the robot vacuum cleaner, and a start/pause button in the center. Below the joystick are two more rows of buttons: these are for setting a scheduled cleaning schedule, setting the current time, spot cleaning mode, forcing the robot to return to the charging base, and a perimeter cleaning mode.

That's all the functionality of the iBoto Smart Aqua X320G. It's a fairly basic robot vacuum with no useful extras. Importantly, there's no adjustment for suction power or cleaning depth.

Video review

You can watch a video version of the 320th model testing, as well as a detailed review of the robot itself, in our separate video:

Testing

Navigation

Let's move on to the tests. First, we'll test the iBoto Smart Aqua X320G's navigation in a room with obstacles.

The robot vacuum first cleaned part of the room along the perimeter, but then switched to cleaning in a serpentine pattern across the entire accessible area. It then cleaned in sections, sometimes along the walls, sometimes in a serpentine pattern, and this process lasted about 30 minutes, after which it was decided to return it to the charging station. It was able to find the station on its own and successfully docked. As for the navigation itself, it was certainly weak. The robot repeatedly passed over areas it had already cleaned, didn't specifically clean around the box or chair legs, and it was clear it wasn't planning on completing the cleaning cycle. It got stuck on the dryer, but managed to free itself after a while. And there were no uncleaned areas left, that's a fact.

When it comes to cleaning the entire house, the situation is similar. The robot snaked its way through the entire available area, returning to areas it had already cleaned. It cleaned an area of ​​approximately 34 square meters, or five separate rooms, including two bedrooms. The cleaning took just over 70 minutes. However, this time, the robot completed its cleaning cycle and was able to find a charging base in another room.

Overall, the cleaning algorithm isn't perfect, which is why the iBoto Smart Aqua X320G takes a while to clean. However, it doesn't miss any spots, which is far more important. I would recommend this robot vacuum for cleaning small spaces, ideally a one-bedroom apartment.

Suction power

The iBoto Smart Aqua X320G's suction power was impressive. Although the manufacturer doesn't specify it in Pascals, the robot vacuum performed well on the display. It was able to suck up debris from crevices up to 10 mm deep.

It's clear that the lack of a turbo brush played into its hands, but even compared to similarly designed models, few offer comparable results. It's also important to note that this model has higher suction power in spot mode than in automatic mode. At the very least, it's louder when spot cleaning.

Dry cleaning of laminate flooring

The dry cleaning performance was also above average. The stand was scattered with debris such as hair, fur, grains, and ground coffee to simulate dust in the corners. While most of the debris was collected, the corners remained dirty, where almost all round robots are unable to sweep debris. A small amount of debris was also scattered by the brushes during cleaning.

It's important to note, however, that all collected debris, including hair, is contained in the dust collector. Hair doesn't get tangled in the brush, making robots with this design easier to maintain.

Cleaning the carpet

But precisely because they lack a turbo brush, similar robot vacuums perform worse on carpets. The iBoto Smart Aqua X320G is no exception; you can see for yourself that its cleaning performance on carpets is poor.

Wet cleaning

As for wet cleaning, the robot performed well. It was able to remove slightly dried dirt from the floor. It only left traces of dirt along the baseboard, but this is a weak point for all robot vacuums. There were no streaks or stains on the laminate flooring in the center of the stand, so the test passed.

It's also worth noting that the iBoto Smart Aqua X320G wets the cleaning cloth and, consequently, the floor quite generously. Water flows by gravity onto the cleaning cloth, but in large quantities. This leaves a wet mark even after some time. As mentioned at the beginning of the review, unfortunately, this robot can't simultaneously mop and vacuum, or even sweep. However, it's perfectly suitable for gentle damp cleaning in small areas.

Obstacle clearance

The iBoto Smart Aqua X320G also has issues with maneuverability. It gets stuck on 15 and 20 mm thresholds and then takes a while to get out. However, it usually succeeds.

The manufacturer claims a cross-country ability of up to 15 mm, but in our test it was able to cross even a 20 mm threshold, albeit with great difficulty.

Dark coatings

The robot vacuum cleaner recognizes dark surfaces as elevation changes and therefore avoids them. This is a drawback.

Noise level

Finally, let's measure the noise level. In automatic mode, dry vacuuming is about 67 dB. In spot mode, it reaches 73 dB, which is quite loud. But in wet vacuuming mode, with the suction disabled, the noise level is only 54 dB, although it can reach 60 dB during acceleration.

Let's sum it up

The iBoto Smart Aqua X320G has been thoroughly reviewed and tested. our evaluation system he was able to collect only 27 out of 100 pointsThis is mainly due to the lack of a large number of features, but there are other issues as well. We'll cover each in turn below.

So, as far as the advantages are concerned, I would like to highlight:

1. Budget cost.
2. Availability of warranty and service support.
3. High suction power.
4. Good quality of dry and wet cleaning on hard surfaces.
5. Good equipment.
6. Compact body dimensions.

But the disadvantages include:

1. Poor navigation.
2. Poor cleaning quality on carpets due to the lack of a central brush.
3. Separate dry and wet cleaning.
4. Minimum set of functions.
5. Poor cross-country ability.
6. Fear of dark surfaces.

So, my opinion of the iBoto Smart Aqua X320G is mixed. On the one hand, it's a budget robot vacuum cleaner, and it performed well in its key areas. It was able to clean even the entire house, and its cleaning performance on hard surfaces was quite acceptable. The remote control also has all the important features. However, there are quite a few criticisms, and some are definitely important.

Overall, I recommend thoroughly researching similar robots before choosing this one and deciding for yourself whether the shortcomings identified during the review and testing are important to you. So to speak, weigh the pros and cons. If the cons aren't that important to you and you're looking for an inexpensive robot vacuum cleaner for cleaning an area of ​​about 40-50 square meters, then at $115, I think it makes sense. And if you get a good discount, there aren't many decent robot vacuums on the market for under $100.

I hope you found this information useful and interesting. If you have any questions, please ask them in the comments. Happy shopping, everyone.