ILIFE A80 Plus: Better cleaning on carpets

The latest new product of 2020 from the Chinese company ILIFE is the ILIFE A80 Plus robot vacuum cleaner. It features several interesting improvements not previously seen in this brand's models, including automatic power boost on carpets and an improved dust bin filtration system. Meanwhile, the price of this model on AliExpress during the promotional period is just $219 ($160 at the time of writing). The next sale runs from August 24 to 28, 2020. Let's dive into a detailed review of the ILIFE A80 Plus.

Equipment

Let's start with the components. The robot vacuum cleaner comes in a brightly colored branded box. It contains:

1. The robot itself.
2. Charging base.
3. Power adapter for connecting the base to the network.
4. Remote control.
5. Water tank with microfiber cloth installed.
6. Virtual wall.
7. Brush for cleaning the dust collector and central brush.
8. Spare side brushes (2 pcs.).
9. Spare filter.
10. Operating instructions and warranty card.

Overall, the kit is complete and includes all the necessary elements for operating the robot vacuum cleaner.

Appearance

Now let's take a look at the ILIFE A80 Plus robot vacuum cleaner itself. It's finished in a soft light pink, like its popular predecessor. ILIFE V7s PlusThis coloring often captivates the female half of the population.

The "Start/Pause" button is located at the top center, with a Wi-Fi connection indicator next to it. Yes, this robot vacuum is controlled via a mobile app. On the back, you'll find a button for removing the dust container/water tank.

The robot has a soft-touch bumper on the front and a power switch and a power connector for manual charging from the mains on the side.

If you turn the ILIFE A80 Plus over, you'll see two side brushes, a central bristle-petal brush, side wheels, a swivel roller at the front, and charging contacts on the base. Overall, it's a classic design, nothing special.

The dust collector itself is unique; it's equipped with an updated filtration system. Thanks to the conical cylindrical containers and the honeycomb filter structure, dust settles at the bottom of the dust collector, preventing it from mixing with the air that exits through the pleated filter. The effectiveness of this type of dust collector is still unknown; it will become clearer with long-term use. Incidentally, the dust collector itself holds 450 ml of dry waste, a decent capacity.

The water tank is familiar to robotic vacuum cleaners from ILIFEIt holds up to 300 ml of water and has electronic adjustment of the wipe wetting level (3 levels).

That's all about the appearance and design of the ILIFE A80 Plus, let's move on to a review of the specifications.

Technical specifications

All the main characteristics are summarized in a table for easier reference:

Battery	Li-Ion, 2600 mAh
Battery life	Up to 110 minutes
Charging time	Up to 350 minutes
Cleaning area	80-100 m2
Suction power	22 W
Suction power	up to 1100 Pa
Dust collector	450 ml
Water tank capacity	300 ml
Overall dimensions	33x32x8 cm
Weight	2.5 kg
Noise level	68 dB

Functional capabilities

Regarding the ILIFE A80 Plus's features, let's first talk about navigation. Its gyroscope-based navigation allows the robot vacuum to navigate in a zigzag pattern, reducing the risk of missing uncleaned areas. Thanks to this navigation, robot vacuums can effectively clean areas of approximately 60-80 square meters with up to five rooms.

This robot also features dry and wet cleaning. It has adjustable suction power (600/1000 and 1100 Pa) and electronically adjustable water flow to the cloth (3 levels).

The ILIFE A80 Plus can be controlled using either the remote control or the proprietary mobile app. It's incredibly convenient.

As for additional features, we'd like to highlight the ability to customize cleaning schedules based on time and days of the week. You can also restrict cleaning zones using the included virtual wall.

A new feature worth noting is the automatic power boost when entering carpet. This improves cleaning quality and saves battery life.

Five cleaning modes are available: serpentine, automatic (random movement across the entire accessible area), spot cleaning, perimeter cleaning, and maximum power mode. Manual control is also available.

This is all the functionality of ILIFE A80 Plus.

Pros and cons

In conclusion, let's highlight the main advantages and disadvantages of the ILIFE A80 Plus, if it costs $160:

1. Dry and wet cleaning.
2. Electronic regulation of power and degree of wetting of the cloth.
3. Gyroscope for navigation.
4. Control via remote control and app.
5. Limit cleaning zones with a virtual wall.
6. Automatic power increase.
7. Small body height.
8. Stylish design

As for drawbacks, there aren't any particular ones. Ideally, it would be better to increase the suction power to 1800-2000 Pa and provide the ability to save a cleaning map for later setting virtual walls and no-go zones in the app. Otherwise, it's a decent option for the price.

That concludes our review of the ILIFE A80 Plus. Happy shopping, everyone!

Analogues:

• iLife A9s
• Genio Deluxe 480
• Xiaomi Dreame F9
• iBoto Smart C820W Aqua
• Eufy RoboVac G10 Hybrid
• Kitfort KT-552
• Clever&Clean AQUA Light