VITEK VT-1804
This review focuses on the VITEK VT-1804 robotic vacuum cleaner. It's suitable for dry and wet cleaning of various flooring types. It's capable of cleaning not only hard, smooth floors like laminate, tile, wood, and linoleum, but also carpet with a low pile of up to 10 millimeters. The robot is equipped with a lithium battery, five operating modes, a gyroscope, eleven pairs of IR obstacle sensors, and four fall prevention sensors. The VITEK VT-1804 isn't cheap, either—it ranges from $200 to $230. Below, we'll take a closer look at this robotic vacuum cleaner and offer our opinion on whether it's worth buying.
Equipment
The VITEK VT-1804 delivery kit contains:
- Robot vacuum cleaner.
- Charging base.
- Power adapter.
- Remote control.
- Side brushes (2 main + 1 spare).
- Microfiber attachment.
- Operating instructions.
The kit also includes two AAA batteries for the remote control.
Equipment
Appearance
The robot vacuum cleaner is made of ABS plastic in a black and white color scheme. Its dimensions are 340 x 340 x 85 mm. The VITEK VT-1804 is shaped like a round "puck" or "tablet." Overall, the robot's design is minimalist, stripped of many details and elements. It doesn't look like a robot. $200 robot vacuum cleaner .
So, when viewing the device from the front, we see a single button for turning the robot vacuum cleaner on and off, an indicator, and the logo of the Russian brand.
Top view
The front of the VITEK VT-1804 has a protective bumper, eleven pairs of obstacle sensors, and a button for removing the trash container at the back.
Front view
The back of the robot vacuum cleaner contains the drive wheels, a swivel caster, charging pads, four cliff sensors, a battery compartment, two side brushes, a turbo brush, and a suction nozzle. A damp cloth for mopping floors is also attached to the bottom.
Bottom view
Technical specifications
All characteristics of the VITEK VT-1804 are summarized in a table for easy reference:
| Type of cleaning | Dry and wet |
| Battery | Li-Ion |
| Battery capacity | 2500 mAh |
| Opening hours | 120 minutes |
| Charging time | 210 minutes |
| Rated power | 30 W |
| Suction power | 500 Pa |
| Height of obstacles | 10 mm |
| Dust container volume | 450 ml |
| Water tank capacity | 270 ml |
| Dimensions | 340*340*85 mm |
| Weight | 3 kg |
| Noise level | 65 dB |
The specs are anything but impressive. The suction power is weak, the obstacle clearance is poor, and the battery life and dust bin size are on par with most budget robot vacuums priced around $100-$120.
Functional capabilities
The VITEK VT-1804 navigates its environment primarily thanks to its built-in gyroscope, as well as infrared sensors that prevent collisions with obstacles and prevent falls from heights. It also has indicators to detect if it's stuck or stuck, and a battery level indicator.
Charging on the base
The robot vacuum cleaner cleans rooms with two side brushes and a main turbo brush, which allows for more effective cleaning of carpets. Collected debris is sucked through the suction nozzle into the dust bin, which contains a standard coarse filter and a HEPA filter, which removes tiny dust particles, allergens, and microorganisms from the air passing through it. The dust bin has a capacity of 450 milliliters. This isn't a large capacity, so emptying it is necessary after almost every cleaning cycle.
Operating modes provided by VITEK VT-1804:
- auto;
- along the walls and in the corners;
- in a circle;
- intensive;
- quiet.
Manual mode is available with a remote control, along with timer and cleaning schedule settings based on time and day of the week. In addition to the remote control, the robot can be controlled via the Tuya Smart app for Android or iOS devices. Voice notifications are also included.
Remote controller
The robot vacuum cleaner can wet-clean floors. To do this, fill the 270-milliliter tank with water and then place the cleaning cloth on the bottom. It will be moistened automatically. The cloth is reusable, so it should be washed when it gets dirty.
Operating instructions
The VITEK VT-1804 comes with two manuals, both in paper format and available for download as an electronic copy. Both brochures are available in Russian and English. One describes the proper operation, care, and storage of the vacuum cleaner, as well as possible malfunctions and troubleshooting steps. The other provides recommendations for pairing the device with a smartphone and setting up the Tuya Smart app.
You can download the operating instructions in electronic form by following the link: VT-1804 manual.
Advantages and disadvantages
The average price of the VITEK VT-1804 is around $200-230. This puts it in the premium robot vacuum category. However, in terms of cleaning performance, specifications, features, and overall efficiency, this model clearly falls short. This is also confirmed by numerous user reviews.
Pros:
- At least gyroscope navigation.
- Control via application.
- Dry and wet cleaning.
Cons:
- Price.
- Poorly developed software.
- Low suction power.
- Small capacity container for waste and water.
- There is no movement limiter.
- No lidar/camera.
- Poor cross-country ability.
We also suggest watching a short video review of the VITEK VT-1804 robot vacuum cleaner and comparing it to a well-worth-it Xiaomi alternative:
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