Polaris PVCR 3900 IQ Home: Lidar, Vibration Platform, and Increased Suction Power

The new Polaris PVCR 3900 IQ Home robot vacuum cleaner is the company's flagship at the time of writing. The robot features lidar for navigation, control via a proprietary mobile app and remote control, dry and wet cleaning functions, and a vibration platform for enhanced dirt removal. The Polaris PVCR 3900 IQ Home starts at $250, which is quite reasonable considering its capabilities. Below, I'll show you how the robot vacuum cleaner works, what else it can do, and most importantly, how it performs its primary function: automatically maintaining a clean home. So, let's get started!

Equipment

The package includes:

1. Charging base.
2. Power adapter.
3. Separate water tank with built-in microfiber cloth.
4. Spare napkin.
5. Operating instructions.
6. Remote control with power supply elements.
7. Brush for cleaning the robot.
8. Spare HEPA filter.
9. Two spare side brushes.

The kit is complete. All necessary consumables and accessories are included. That's a plus!

Appearance

Let's take a look at the Polaris PVCR 3900 IQ Home. It's white and has a round body. The stickers on the body can be removed if needed. The robot vacuum cleaner stands 95 mm from the floor.

A soft-touch mechanical bumper is installed at the front. A Wi-Fi connection indicator and a Start/Pause button are located on the top panel. A lidar sensor is responsible for navigation, and it has a spring-loaded cover to prevent the robot vacuum from getting stuck under furniture.

The 450 ml dust container is mounted at the rear. It features a unique honeycomb filtration system inside the container. The dust container also includes a HEPA filter. The container is washable with water, but the filter is not.

A 300 ml water tank can be installed in place of the dust collector. Elastic suspensions are installed above the tank's cleaning platform, which vibrate to create micro-movements in both horizontal and vertical planes. This creates a floor-polisher effect, allowing the robot to tackle dried-on dirt. The tank also features a small waste collection compartment. It's important to note that in wet cleaning mode, the Polaris PVCR 3900 IQ Home does not vacuum; it only sweeps up debris and throws it into this compartment with its brushes.

The cleaning cloth is attached to the platform with Velcro and elastic bands. It's also worth noting that the liquid flow is electronically controlled. Three fall protection sensors are installed on the bottom of the robot. There are two side brushes. They are quick-release, three-beam, and have bristle brushes.

The central brush unit is floating, which is a plus. However, the central brush cannot be removed to remove tangled hair and fur.

Technical specifications

The main characteristics of the Polaris PVCR 3900 IQ Home, as declared by the manufacturer:

• Li-Ion battery 3200 mAh.
• Cleaning area up to 150 sq.m.
• Battery life up to 150 min.
• Dust collector 450 ml.
• Water tank 300 ml.
• Passability of obstacles up to 15 mm.
• Dimensions 330*95 mm.

I'll just note the battery capacity is limited and the suction power is only 15 mm. The manufacturer doesn't specify suction power; it will be tested further.

Functional capabilities

Speaking of features, the Polaris PVCR 3900 IQ Home is controlled via a proprietary mobile app and remote control. The mobile app is in Russian, and setup is simple, following the manufacturer's prompts.

The main functions are displayed on the screen:

• Saving a map in memory (1 map).
• Suction power adjustment (3 levels).
• Water supply adjustment (3 levels).
• Adjusting the rotation speed of the side brushes.
• Spot cleaning.
• Cleaning around the perimeter.
• Cleaning in selected zones (up to 10 zones).
• Virtual walls and no-go zones.
• Separate restricted areas for wet cleaning mode.
• Continue cleaning after charging at the base.
• Setting up cleaning according to a schedule.
• Cleaning log.
• Control via Yandex.Alice and Marusya voice assistants.
• Voice notifications in Russian.

It's important to note that the Polaris PVCR 3900 IQ Home unfortunately doesn't have the ability to automatically zone a room into rooms. The manufacturer suggests manually setting rectangular zones on the map as an alternative to rooms. This isn't a very convenient solution, especially if the room is irregularly shaped, such as L-shaped. Also missing are useful features such as automatic power boost on carpets and the ability to save multiple unique maps. Overall, however, this robot offers the essential features.

The remote control is useful for those who don't have Wi-Fi at home or find the app inconvenient. The second point concerns the elderly.

The remote control offers features such as manual control, start/pause, scheduled cleaning, spot cleaning, power adjustment, forced return to the charging base, and perimeter cleaning.

Testing

A detailed video review of the Polaris PVCR 3900 IQ Home has already been prepared and published on the channel. I recommend watching the video:

Navigation

And finally, let's move on to the tests. First, we'll test the Polaris PVCR 3900 IQ Home's navigation in a room with obstacles. After leaving the base, the robot vacuum cleans the entire accessible area in a serpentine pattern. It didn't get stuck on the dryer. However, it didn't clean around the box or chair legs. A perimeter walk is not included in the automatic cleaning mode.

Speaking of navigation within the house, I zoned the room into rooms, as recommended by the manufacturer. So, the robot vacuum cleans zone by zone in a serpentine pattern, again, without walking around the perimeter. At least there are no uncleaned areas, and the cleaning speed is high.

So there are some complaints about navigation, but they are not critical.

Suction power

This robot vacuum cleaner has increased suction power. It was able to suck up debris from a 4 mm deep crevice. This is sufficient for automatically maintaining a clean home.

Dry cleaning

Dry cleaning performance was good. The robot vacuum picked up most of the various debris from the floor. It only missed the corners, which is a problem with almost all round robot vacuums. Hair got tangled in the center brush, but the bulk of the debris was collected in the dust bin. Test passed!

Cleaning the carpet

The cleaning performance on carpet is excellent; the robot was able to pick up debris while thoroughly cleaning the fluffy, medium-pile carpet. The test counts!

Wet cleaning

When it comes to dirt removal, the Polaris PVCR 3900 IQ Home was a pleasant surprise. The cloth presses firmly to the floor, and the water flow is generous, allowing the robot vacuum to remove even dried-on dirt. Like other robots, it can't clean the narrow strip along the baseboard due to its design. But in any case, it passed the test!

Regarding wet cleaning in areas with carpets, the robot vacuum cleaner does not detect carpets, so it does not avoid them or turn off the water supply when entering carpeted areas. I recommend setting up separate no-go zones for wet cleaning in areas with carpets.

Obstacle clearance

Obstacle clearance, as stated by the manufacturer, is up to 15 mm. This robot vacuum cleaner is unable to cross a two-centimeter threshold.

Driving through black surfaces

The sensors detect black surfaces as elevation changes, which is a problem with most robotic vacuum cleaners. This is important to consider.

Noise level

Regarding the noise level, at minimum power it ranges from 58-60 dB. At medium power, it rises to 65 dB, and at maximum power, the peak was 71.1 dB. This robot's noise level is slightly elevated, but so is its power, which is related.

Personal opinion

The Polaris PVCR 3900 IQ Home robot vacuum cleaner has been thoroughly reviewed and tested. our evaluation system he managed to gain 93 pointsThe result is quite standard for a lidar robot vacuum cleaner.

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

I'll share my personal opinion of the robot after thoroughly familiarizing myself with it and testing it. I liked the following:

1. Increased suction power.
2. Good quality dry and wet cleaning.
3. Control via app and remote control.
4. Complete set.
5. The presence of a vibration module, which improves the quality of dirt removal.
6. Support for control via voice assistants Alice and Marusya.
7. Full Russification of the application and voice commands.
8. Full warranty and after-sales support. I'd also like to add that 24/7 technical support is available in the app.

Speaking about the shortcomings, the following comments were found about the robot:

1. Unable to vacuum and mop the floor at the same time.
2. Poor cross-country ability.
3. Afraid of black floor coverings.
4. There is no automatic zoning of the premises into rooms.
5. It does not sweep separately around objects and along the perimeter (in automatic mode).
6. Stores only 1 map in memory.

Overall, the Polaris PVCR 3900 IQ Home has its strengths and weaknesses. Priced at under $250, this robot vacuum is worth considering, especially if the remote control and a full warranty are important.

On that note, I'd like to end this review. If you have any questions, please ask them in the comments. Happy shopping. Bye!