Tefal RG7145RH
The Tefal RG7145RH Smart Force Extreme robot vacuum cleaner is designed for simple and effective cleaning of all types of flooring, including hard surfaces (laminate, parquet, tile, linoleum, etc.), as well as carpets and low-pile rugs. It's suitable for both small and large spaces. This intelligent robotic cleaner, with four different cleaning modes, fully automates your daily cleaning routine. All you need to do is add the finishing touches and occasionally perform a deep clean yourself. In this article, we've provided a detailed review of the Tefal RG7145RH, covering its specifications and features.
Equipment
The robot vacuum cleaner comes in a branded black box with an image of the robot and an overview of its features and functionality. The Tefal RG7145RH package includes the following accessories:
- The robot itself.
- Charging station.
- Power adapter.
- Remote control.
- Virtual wall.
- Set of spare side brushes.
- Spare filter.
- Robot grooming comb.
- Power elements.
- Instructions.
- Warranty card.
Tefal package contents
Design
The robot vacuum cleaner is made of black plastic and has a traditional round shape. Overall, the Tefal RG7145RH's appearance can be described as understated and elegant. It blends easily into your interior and takes up little space when stored. Its dimensions are quite compact: 320 mm in diameter and just 75 mm in height.
At the top of the robot there is a dust collector compartment cover and a key for opening it, as well as a panel with three touch control buttons and current status indicators.
Top view
The Tefal RG7145RH has a soft bumper on the side to prevent collisions with obstacles, as well as air outlets for ventilation.
Side view
When looking at the back of the robot vacuum cleaner, we see two drive wheels on the sides, a front wheel, contact pads for recharging on the base, an on/off button, a battery compartment cover, two side brushes, and a central turbo brush.
Bottom view
Technical specifications
A brief overview of the Tefal RG7145RH robot vacuum cleaner:
| Type of cleaning | Dry |
| Battery type | Li-Ion |
| Opening hours | 100 minutes |
| Charging time | 270 minutes |
| Cleaning area | 2-3 rooms |
| Carpet height | 15 mm |
| Dust container type | Cyclone filter (bagless) |
| Dust container volume | 250 ml |
| Overall dimensions | 320*320*75 mm |
| Weight | 4 kg |
| Noise level | 70 dB |
The Tefal RG7145RH's motor is protected from dust particles by an internal filter. The dust container with a cyclonic system has a capacity of 250 milliliters, so it needs to be emptied after almost every cleaning cycle, but this is not difficult at all.
The robot vacuum cleaner's modern lithium-ion battery has a longer lifespan and higher performance, and the battery capacity provides up to 100 minutes of battery life.
Functional capabilities
Let's talk a little about the cleaning performance of the Tefal RG7145RH. This robot vacuum cleaner features an active motorized brush roller and two side brushes. This allows the robot to easily sweep debris from hard-to-reach areas and capture both harder dirt particles, hair, and even the finest dust. Moreover, the robot not only cleans hard floors but can also clean your small, flat-pile rug.
The device's infrared sensors and fall detectors, combined with a protective bumper, provide early detection of obstacles and elevation changes, preventing collisions with surrounding furniture and falls from elevated surfaces. The internal components perform self-diagnostics and automatically shut off if overheating, and a built-in timer allows you to schedule the device to run at a scheduled time.
The Tefal RG7145RH can be controlled using either the buttons on the body or the remote control, and the cleaning area can be limited using the virtual wall included in the package.
The robot vacuum cleaner control system offers the user the following operating modes:
- automatic (in random order);
- local (in a spiral over a small area of the room);
- along the wall (cleaning the floor along baseboards, furniture and in corners);
- zigzag.
Four modes provide wall-to-wall coverage for different cleaning needs, including cleaning the entire available cleaning area, cleaning just the perimeter of the room, and picking up small dirt on the floor, like spilled sugar or cereal.
With the ability to schedule cleaning for each day of the week, the robot vacuum can be started at a time that won't disturb anyone and that no one will be home. The only drawback of this system is that the start time will always be the same every day.
Operating instructions
The manufacturer includes a brief instruction manual in all languages. This illustrated guide explains how to use the robot vacuum cleaner and the safety precautions to follow.
You can download the operating instructions in electronic form by following the link: RG7145RH manual.
Advantages and disadvantages
To sum it up, let's first highlight the advantages of the model:
- Nice design.
- Compact body dimensions.
- High quality assembly.
- The complete set includes a remote control and a movement limiter, as well as the necessary consumables.
- Good suction power.
- Suitable for cleaning carpets.
- Several modes.
- Cleaning according to schedule.
Cons:
- Small volume of dust collector.
- It is not possible to configure different automatic start times for different days of the week.
- Navigation by sensors, no mapping.
- No control from smartphone.
- High noise level.
It's worth noting that these drawbacks are only included because the Tefal RG7145RH isn't the cheapest (approximately $230 in 2019). It's practically premium, yet the latest modern technologies aren't included in this robot vacuum cleaner. So, in terms of price and quality, this model isn't the best in its class.
Finally, we recommend watching a video review of the Tefal RG7145RH:
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