Tefal RG8021RH
The Tefal RG8021RH robot vacuum cleaner is the brainchild of a well-known home appliance manufacturer. This premium model costs around $450-500. However, it doesn't offer any unique features or functionality, so the obvious question arises: "Is it worth the money?" In this review, we'll explain what the Tefal RG8021RH is and whether the price is justified.
Equipment
In addition to the robot vacuum cleaner itself, the delivery kit includes:
- Charging base.
- Power adapter.
- Replacement filter.
- Turbo brush.
- Turbo brush cleaning tool.
- Napkin.
- Multilingual instructions on how to download the app and connect your device to Wi-Fi.
Tefal package contents
The Tefal RG8021RH comes in a black cardboard box with colorful images of the robot itself. This box contains a description of the robot vacuum cleaner's key features, as well as a list of its main functions and specifications.
Appearance
The robot vacuum cleaner has an unusual design and a D-shaped body, which should have allowed for better cleaning along baseboards, furniture, and corners. However, there are no side brushes, so the D-shape did nothing to improve cleaning performance.
Front view
The robot's dimensions are quite large, especially its height, which stands at 14 cm. Therefore, the Tefal RG8021RH won't be able to maneuver under most low furniture. Its color scheme is black and gray, with a bluish tint to the dustbin.
The robot vacuum cleaner moves using two drive wheels on the bottom. A rear view also reveals a rotating electric brush that runs the entire width of the body, effectively collecting debris, dirt, and dust from the floor. Debris is collected in a 500-milliliter dust collector. A microfiber filter securely holds all debris inside, purifying the air of dust and other small particles.
Bottom view
Technical specifications
The characteristics of the Tefal RG8021RH robot vacuum cleaner are summarized in the table:
| Type of cleaning | Dry |
| Maximum operating time | 60 minutes |
| Charging time | 180 minutes |
| Dust collector | Cyclone filter |
| Dust collector capacity | 500 ml |
| Overall dimensions | 300x300x140 mm |
| Weight | 4.9 kg |
| Noise level | 80 dB |
As you can see, the runtime is short and not enough to clean a spacious house or apartment in one cycle. However, the robot vacuum can clean a room up to 70 square meters in one go.
Functional capabilities
Built-in Robart technology provides highly accurate and safe room navigation thanks to an integrated camera and a dedicated laser. This allows the Tefal RG8021RH to avoid collisions with surrounding objects and falls down stairs, plotting an optimal route for thorough and effective cleaning. Furthermore, the device memorizes the room's layout, significantly reducing runtime.
Route of travel
The Tefal RG8021RH robot also features a built-in timer, and you can set a custom cleaning schedule using the smartphone app. Here, you can program the device and save up to seven different cleaning programs for each day of the week.
Suction power may vary depending on floor type.
Quality of cleaning
The robot vacuum cleaner has three modes in total:
- eco mode – for hard floors;
- standard – effective for cleaning tiles;
- turbo – for cleaning carpets (carpet and rugs).
The suction power can be adjusted via the mobile app. In addition to smartphone control, operating modes can be set using the control panel on the top of the unit, which features mechanical switches. The manufacturer recommends cleaning the Tefal RG8021RH unit with a damp cloth.
Operating instructions
The manufacturer's documentation includes a quick start guide and safety instructions for using the robot vacuum cleaner. You can download these in electronic format by following the links:
Advantages and disadvantages
As we've already mentioned, the Tefal RG8021RH robot vacuum cleaner is quite expensive—around $500. This places it in the premium segment. However, for this price, the manufacturer offers users fairly standard features and functionality. Regardless, the advantages include:
- Modern navigation and cartography.
- Wide rotating electric brush.
- Suction power adjustment.
- Setting up a cleaning schedule.
- Control via mobile application.
- High suction power.
The disadvantages, in addition to the high cost, include:
- High body.
- Short battery life.
- No side brushes.
- No control via voice assistants.
- Dry cleaning only.
It's important to understand that for the same price, you can choose a robot vacuum cleaner from a reputable brand that specializes in this type of equipment: iClebo, iRobot, Neato, etc. Xiaomi also produces significantly better robots at a lower price.
Finally, we recommend watching a video review of the Tefal RG8021RH:
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