Xrobot Air
The Foxcleaner Air (C11) is a robot vacuum cleaner from the Chinese manufacturer Xrobot. While the model has a rather unassuming design, its functionality and technical specifications are high-quality, considering its low price ($135 in 2018). This vacuum cleaner is designed for both dry cleaning of hard and carpeted floors and for wet mopping of smooth surfaces. The device is suitable for cleaning homes, apartments, and offices. We'll introduce you to the features of this robot vacuum cleaner in our Xrobot Air review.
Equipment
The Xrobot Foxcleaner Air package includes:
- Robot vacuum cleaner.
- Charging station.
- Network adapter.
- Virtual wall.
- Remote control.
- Removable panel for wet cleaning with a cloth.
- A pair of side brushes.
- Filter (membrane).
- A brush for cleaning the trash container.
- Instructions for use.
The robot comes in branded packaging with clear product information and a plastic handle for easy handling and transportation. The robot vacuum's components are shown in the photo:
Foxcleaner Air model configuration
Appearance
The robot is made of white plastic and shaped like a puck. When viewed from above, the vacuum cleaner appears round. A second version of the device, in dark blue, is now available; we'll discuss it in a separate post.
Top view
The front of the Xrobot Air reveals a dust bin release button, a protruding infrared receiver, and an electronic display with touch-sensitive buttons. On the side of the robot vacuum cleaner is a mechanical bumper, while on the other side is a ventilation hole, a power adapter port for direct charging, and an on/off switch.
Side view
A view of the device from the bottom reveals two side wheels, a front roller, a battery compartment cover, charging contacts, one side brush, and two central turbo brushes located in the suction area. A wet cleaning unit with a microfiber cloth is attached to the bottom of the device.
Bottom view
Technical specifications
The table below shows the main operating parameters of the robot vacuum cleaner:
| Type of cleaning | Dry and wet |
| Battery | Ni-MH |
| Battery capacity | 2200 mAh |
| Nominal voltage of the battery | 14.4 V |
| Duration of work | 90-120 minutes |
| Charging time | 3-4 hours |
| Cleaning area | Up to 100 sq.m. |
| Power consumption | 30 W |
| Dust collector | Cyclone filter (bagless) |
| Dust container volume | 0.4 l |
| Dimensions | 330x330x87 mm |
| Weight | 2.9 kg |
| Noise level | 55 dB |
| Additional options | Anti-collision and anti-fall sensors, mechanical bumper, ultraviolet disinfection lamp, air ionization system, timer, weekday programming, low battery sound alert, backlit electronic display, waste separation system, two travel speeds. |
Functional capabilities
In this section, we'll explore the Xrobot Air's key features and capabilities. The robot vacuum cleaner has two operating modes:
- Automatic mode, with the ability to change the speed (normal speed for standard cleaning and low speed for more thorough cleaning of the room).
- Local mode – cleaning a specified area of a small room.
Moreover, the robot is capable of moving along the following trajectories:
- Spiral.
- Zigzag.
- Along the walls.
The Xrobot Foxcleaner Air also features a scheduled cleaning function, allowing you to schedule cleaning for several days in advance. The device can be controlled using buttons on the body or a remote control. You can also spatially restrict the cleaning area by using virtual wall.
Additional features of Xrobot Air:
- The robot is equipped with an ultraviolet lamp that can disinfect cleaned surfaces from various bacteria and fungi.
- The model features an air ionization function, which allows you to remove unpleasant odors in the room and disinfect not only the floor, but also the surrounding air.
- The robot vacuum cleaner can wet-mop hard floors. To do this, attach the panel with a cloth to the bottom, pre-wetting it with water.
Air ionization
Let's also briefly consider how Xrobot Air works.Robot vacuum cleaner The vacuum cleaner has a side brush and a pair of central turbo brushes (silicone and bristle), as well as a suction port. The side brush sweeps dirt from corners, along walls, and around furniture legs, directing it toward the suction port and main brushes. The central brushes rotate toward each other, mechanically picking up dirt from the floor and then directing the collected debris into the upper part of the dust collector. The remaining smaller debris is collected by the suction port and sent to the bottom of the dust collector, where it settles.
Advantages and disadvantages
To summarize the review, here are the main advantages of the robot vacuum cleaner in question:
- Low price of the model.
- Compact dimensions and light weight.
- Sufficiently high suction power.
- Remote control and virtual wall included.
- Change the speed of movement.
- Local cleaning function.
- Programming the device's operating schedule.
- Ultraviolet disinfection lamp.
- Air ionization.
- Display on the case.
- Soft touch bumper.
- The presence of sensors against collisions and falls from height.
- Possibility of wiping the floor with a damp cloth.
- Several stages of cleaning and separate collection of dirt.
- Low noise level.
Among the disadvantages of Xrobot Air, users note:
- A small cloth for wet cleaning of the floor.
- Small volume of dust collector.
- As the test showed, the device does not always easily find the charging base.
- There are no power supplies included.
Still, considering its price and functionality, it's worth noting that this robot vacuum cleaner offers the best value for money. That's why we've added it to the list. the best Chinese robot vacuum cleaners.
Finally, we recommend watching a video review of the Xrobot Air:
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