REDMOND RV-R300
The RV-R300 is the name of one of REDMOND's robotic vacuum cleaner models. It's designed for dry and wet cleaning, including removing hair and pet fur from floors. And thanks to the robotic vacuum's automatic daily start feature, you can return to a clean home and spend more time doing your favorite activities. This review will focus entirely on the features and capabilities of the REDMOND RV-R300.
Equipment
The robot vacuum cleaner is packaged in a black cardboard box with a plastic handle for easy transport. The Redmond package includes:
- Robot vacuum cleaner with Ni-MH battery and dust collector.
- Network adapter.
- Remote control.
- Two power elements.
- Panel for wet wiping of floors.
- Microfiber cloth.
- Two side brushes.
- Two exhaust HEPA filters.
- Brush for cleaning the dust collector.
- Instructions.
- Service book.
The following photo shows the components of the robot vacuum cleaner:
Redmond robot configuration
Appearance
The REDMOND RV-R300 follows the best traditions of classic robotic devices: it has a round shape and a black and gray color scheme. The body is made of plastic. Its simple and versatile design fits into any interior. The top of the robot vacuum cleaner is largely occupied by the dust container compartment lid, and just below it is the RV-R300's single start button with indicator lights.
Top view
A side view of the device reveals a movable bumper, a socket for connecting a network adapter and charging the device directly from the electrical network, and ventilation holes.
The bottom of the robot vacuum cleaner contains a pair of drive wheels, a front roller, a suction opening, two side brushes, a battery compartment cover, contacts for mounting on the charging base, holes for attaching a wet cleaning panel with a microfiber cloth, and a power button.
Bottom view
Technical specifications
You can also find the performance characteristics of the REDMOND RV-R300 robot vacuum cleaner in our review. They are listed in the table below:
| Cleaning | Dry and wet |
| Number of operating modes | 4 |
| Battery | Ni-MH, capacity 1000 mAh, voltage – 14.4 V |
| Battery life | 70 minutes |
| Charging time | 240 minutes |
| Power consumption | 25 W |
| Suction power | 15 W |
| Dust collector | Cyclone filter (bagless) |
| Dust container volume | 350 ml |
| Dimensions | Diameter 300 mm, height – 80 mm |
| Weight | 3 kg |
| Noise level | 70 dB |
| Additional functions and features | H13 fine filter, remote control, light and sound indication, automatic shutdown when lifted from the floor, overheating protection, obstacle and docking station search sensors, automatic return to base, cleaning scheduling |
Functional capabilities
Let's look at the main operating modes of the REDMOND RV-R300:
- Automatic: The robot vacuum cleaner consistently cleans the entire surface, plotting a route automatically based on the room's characteristics. It is activated by pressing the CLEAN button on the device itself or using the remote control. It is important to note that all subsequent modes discussed here must be activated manually using the remote control.
- Fixed-area cleaning (local/local mode). The Redmond robot moves in a spiral pattern, gradually expanding the cleaning area.
- Cleaning corners and along walls: the robot moves exclusively along the perimeter of the room.
- Zigzag mode: activated automatically when the cleaning area is too large and the number of obstacles in it is minimal.
Robot Redmond
In addition, the REDMOND RV-R300 can wet-mop smooth floors. To do this, attach a special panel with a damp cloth to the bottom of the unit.
The robot vacuum cleaner features a scheduling feature that allows you to schedule cleaning to run at a specific time each day. This can be done by pressing the PLAN button on the remote control. Testing showed that the REDMOND RV-R300 performs well in dry floor cleaning, including picking up dust, dirt, hair, and pet hair. It can also mop the floor, further refreshing the air in the room.
Operating instructions
The manual is included with the robot vacuum cleaner and contains the following information: safety recommendations, technical specifications, a description of the package, features of use and care of the Redmond robot, and warranty obligations.
You can download the REDMOND RV-R300 operating instructions in Russian from our website by following this link: RV-R300 manual.
Let's sum it up
To conclude our review, there are a few points worth highlighting. Let's start with the obvious advantages of a robot vacuum cleaner:
- Classic design, compact size.
- Remote controller.
- Planning cleaning.
- 4 cleaning modes, including local.
- Wet wiping function for smooth surfaces.
- Overheating protection.
- The presence of infrared orientation sensors and a HEPA filter.
- Automatic shutdown when lifted from the floor.
- Easy to use and maintain.
Undoubtedly, a key advantage of the REDMOND RV-R300 is its affordable price. In 2018, the average price of the model was just $100. However, this comes with a number of significant drawbacks:
- Low battery capacity.
- Lack of a clear algorithm for movement during work.
- Small dust collector capacity.
- Quite a high noise level.
- The light and sound indication are too bright.
- Low cross-country ability.
- The robot vacuum cleaner may have problems finding the docking station.
Considering all the shortcomings, in our opinion, this is far from the best option. You can choose a higher-quality model from the list we provided. The best robot vacuum cleaners under $100 However, the package is still good, and the functionality is also quite acceptable. If you're a fan of Redmond appliances and looking for an affordable robot vacuum, you might want to consider this model.
Finally, we recommend watching a video review of the REDMOND RV-R300:
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