Neato Botvac D80
The Neato Botvac D80 is one of Neato Robotics' 2015 robotic vacuum cleaners. Following extensive testing, the manufacturer has received widespread recognition worldwide for its reliable robotic vacuum cleaners. The company's primary goal is to create robots that can clean homes as effectively as humans, but without their direct intervention, thereby improving living conditions and saving time and energy. The Neato Botvac D80 household robotic vacuum cleaner, one of the well-known models in the Neato D series, is such a "smart" robotic assistant. A detailed review reveals that this robotic vacuum cleaner offers numerous advantages over its predecessors, enabling it to effectively dry clean any type of flooring (parquet, laminate, linoleum, carpet, etc.), perfectly removing even the smallest particles of dust and dirt, as well as pet hair, making it an indispensable assistant for cat and dog owners, as well as people with allergies. In this article, we provide a detailed review of the Neato Botvac D80, examining its technical specifications and functionality.
Equipment
The robot vacuum cleaner comes well-equipped with an additional set of brushes and filters. The basic package includes the following items:
- The robot itself.
- Battery.
- Charging station with a power supply from a 220 V network.
- Cable to charging station 1.8 m.
- The main brush is made of silicone.
- Combination brush with bristles.
- Side brush.
- Pleated HEPA filter.
- Magnetic tape 2 m long.
- Instructions.
Neato equipment
The robot and its components are packaged in a convenient cardboard box with the Neato brand logo, a bright design, and a wealth of useful information.
Design
Neato Botvac D80, like most Neato robotic vacuum cleaners, has a unique design. It stands out from similar devices from other companies thanks to its unusual shape. As seen in the photo, the robot's body is semicircular at the back and rectangular at the front. This shape is more convenient for cleaning hard-to-reach areas—along walls, in corners, and under furniture—and also allows for optimal placement of the main brush on the body, increasing cleaning coverage. A look at the top of the body reveals a special turret housing the orientation sensor.
Top view
The control panel also features four touch-sensitive buttons for menu navigation and one functional button with a backlit color LCD screen. Another section of the body contains buttons for selecting operating modes. The front section houses a mechanical bumper with an infrared sensor for obstacle detection and collision avoidance.
Side view
When creating the robot vacuum cleaner, the designers aimed to give it an attractive appearance - the body has a successful combination of black and white colors and is made of high-quality rubberized plastic (soft-touch).
Bottom view
Technical specifications
The table below presents the main parameters of the Neato Botvac D80, which confirm that for 2015 the model is quite well equipped and has competitive characteristics:
| Dimensions (WxDxH) | 33.5x32.1x10 cm |
| Weight | 4.1 kg |
| Battery type | Ni-MH, 12 V, 3600 mAh |
| Suction power | 120 W |
| Power consumption | 34 W |
| Cleaning area | up to 150 m2 |
| Opening hours | Up to 1.5 hours. |
| Charging time | 2-3 hours |
| Cleaning mode | Automatic and local |
| Dust container type | Cyclone filter |
| Dust collector capacity | 0.7 l |
| Noise level | Up to 70 dB |
Functional capabilities
The Botvac D80 is one of the best robot vacuum cleaners in terms of cleaning quality and speed among the previous generation of Neato models. It features significant technical improvements over previous generations. The manufacturer equipped the robot with the latest Spin Flow technology for powerful, flawless floor cleaning.
For flawless "smart" navigation, the robot is equipped with patented Botbision and LaserSmart technology, which uses laser scanning to create a 3D model of the room. This precise navigation allows it to clean more thoroughly and much faster than other robot vacuums, while conserving energy and moving smoothly along an ideal path.
Robot's trajectory
The coordinated operation of numerous IR sensors located on the body and in the movable mechanical front bumper prevents the robot from colliding with interior objects, falling from heights, and becoming entangled in wires.
Thanks to its unique D-shaped body and the latest ComerClever technology with a specially designed actively rotating side brush, the robot flawlessly cleans hard-to-reach areas—along walls and in corners. An improved main bristle brush with a sliding bearing that prevents hair and fur from tangling improves cleaning performance on carpets. The brush is easily removed and cleaned. A silicone paddle brush provides a thorough cleaning of smooth floors and removes dust from carpets. A larger hypoallergenic HEPA filter and dust container allow for perfect cleaning. As a result, the Neato robot has greater suction power, delivering a much more thorough and quiet cleaning experience. It cleans any surface, including carpets, like a real vacuum cleaner—drawing up dust and fur rather than sweeping them.
Carpet cleaning
Below is a brief overview of the robot vacuum cleaner's features and capabilities:
- Vacuum filtration improves the quality of surface cleaning.
- To ensure the required degree of movement restriction, the Neato Botvac D80 uses a magnetic strip, which is included in the delivery package.
- Equipped with an LCD display, it allows you to program a weekly schedule and set a start time, as well as choose between two modes. The first is automatic cleaning, which cleans the entire room after a preliminary scan, dividing it into individual sections and cleaning them one at a time, if the apartment is larger than 20 square meters. The second is spot cleaning, which thoroughly cleans a specific area of the room to which the owner places the vacuum cleaner. After the preliminary scan, the robot completes the cleaning and automatically returns to the charging base.
- The vacuum cleaner not only thoroughly cleans the room but also purifies the air. To achieve this, the robot is equipped with a highly efficient pleated HEPA filter, capable of capturing even the smallest dust particles down to 0.3 microns in size, as well as the various allergens they contain.
- Automatic return to the docking station when the battery is low and independent resumption of work from the point where it stopped.
Operating instructions
The package includes instructions that provide a detailed description of the features of this robot vacuum cleaner model, its main characteristics and functions, as well as the manufacturer's recommendations for proper use and care, as well as a list of the causes of possible problems and how to resolve them.
If you'd like to download the Neato Botvac D80 user manual in Russian, you can do so from our website. Simply follow the link: Botvac D80 manual.
Advantages and disadvantages
Like all robot vacuum cleaners of this class, the Neato Botvac D80 has its pros and cons, which you should consider when deciding to purchase this model of home cleaning assistant.
Among the advantages we can highlight:
- High performance.
- Long battery life.
- Powerful Spin Flow suction system and improved brushes that can handle even carpets with a pile of up to 2 cm.
- Patented navigation system with LaserSmart technology and map creation for optimal and safe movement.
- The well-thought-out design of the waste collection container makes it easy to remove and clean.
- Programming a cleaning schedule by days of the week and setting its start time.
The model also has some minor drawbacks:
- The relatively high price of the Neato Botvac D80 places it in the luxury segment and puts it out of reach for average-income buyers. The average price of the Botvac D80 in 2018 was a whopping $300.
- There are only 2 operating modes.
- The lack of a Russian-language menu may cause some difficulties when selecting settings.
- The body height is 10 cm. This may make it difficult to pass under low furniture.
Finally, we recommend watching a video review of the Neato Botvac D80, which shows how this robot model cleans:
This review will help you make the right choice when purchasing this robotic household assistant. We hope you found this article helpful and interesting!
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