Comparing the new Clever&Clean AQUA-Series 03 with the Xiaomi Xiaowa E202-00

In May 2019, the well-known manufacturer of home cleaning robots, Clever&Clean, presented a new model, the AQUA-Series 03, on the market, which will most likely become one of the best robots with wet cleaning function, in its price segment. Therefore, we decided to compare it with a popular Xiaomi equivalent, the Xiaomi Xiaowa E202-00, which shares some characteristics with the new model. It's worth noting that the Clever&Clean costs $219, while the Xiaomi costs around $170. Despite the price difference, both models have some competitive advantages. We'll discuss which is the better choice below.

Comparison criteria

Equipment

Delivery setClever&Clean AQUA-Series 03 includes:

1. Charging station.
2. Remote control.
3. Nozzle for wet cleaning.
4. Magnetic tape to restrict movement.
5. Two attachments: a suction hole and a rotating turbo brush.
6. 2 microfiber floor cleaning cloths.
7. 2 spare side brushes.
8. Instructions and warranty card.
9. The dust collector cleaning brush is attached to the dust collector.
10. Replacement HEPA filter.

As forXiaowa E202-00, it is equipped as follows:

1. Charging station.
2. Nozzle for wet cleaning.
3. 2 microfibers.
4. Brush for cleaning the dust collector.
5. Instructions.

As you can see, the Clever&Clean model is clearly better equipped, including a motion limiter, a remote control, spare parts, and even replaceable central units. Overall, the score is 1:0 in favor of Clever.

Technical specifications

So, we have provided a comparison of characteristics in a table for a visual assessment:

	AQUA-Series 03	Xiaowa E202-00
Type of cleaning	Dry and wet	Dry and wet
Dust collector capacity	0.5 l	0.64 l
Opening hours	Up to 100 min	Up to 90 min
Suction power	up to 1800 Pa	1600 Pa
Cleaning area	100 sq.m.	up to 80 sq.m.
Battery	Li-Ion 2200 mAh	Li-Ion 2600 mAh
Dimensions	34*9 cm	35*9.05 cm
Weight	3.5 kg	3 kg
Control	Remote control, app, buttons on the body	Application, buttons on the body

As you can see, Clever&Clean loses out only in dust bin capacity and battery life. Regarding the latter, the cleaning time and area are larger, so battery life doesn't play a significant role.

At the same time, the Clover model has higher suction power, additional remote control, and a slightly more compact body. Most importantly, as the photos show, the AQUA 03 model's body is completely flat, with no protruding parts, which, unlike the Xiaomi model, prevents it from getting stuck under furniture. The overall score is 5:3, meaning a 2:0 overall.

Functional capabilities

The most important thing to compare is the cleaning performance of both robot vacuums and which one offers more functionality. It's worth noting right away that the Clever&Clean AQUA-Series 03 has two side brushes, while the Xiaomi has only one. Furthermore, the Clever&Clean has replaceable central brushes, allowing for a customized cleaning approach on different surfaces. For example, if you need to pick up sand, hair, or pet hair, the turbo brush will do the job better, while for lighter dirt, the easier-to-maintain suction port is better. The central rotating brush also performs better on carpets.

Speaking of the brush, the robots being compared have a bristle-petal type, so both brushes are well designed.

These two robots use gyroscope-based navigation, so they navigate in space in roughly the same way. However, Clover uses a more advanced Japanese gyroscope chip from Epson, giving it an advantage in map accuracy.

The next point is the mobile app. Both robot vacuums are controlled via a proprietary mobile app, generate a real-time map, and can be programmed to clean on specific days of the week. In this regard, the models are similar, but Clever&Clean's app is localized in Russian, making it more convenient for Russian users. The app also includes controls for additional features, such as disabling Russian-language voice prompts, turbo mode, and more, making Clever more convenient and interactive.

It's also important to compare wet cleaning with robots. While both systems deliver water automatically to the cleaning pad, the AQUA-Series 03's pad itself is larger. A small advantage, but still a plus.

Last but not least, the Xiaomi robot can't be restricted in its range, while its counterpart is equipped with a magnetic strip that sticks to the desired location to prevent the robot vacuum from entering.

In terms of functionality, the Xiaomi Xiaowa E202-00 does not have any clear advantages, but at the same time, in some respects it is inferior to its competitor.

What is better to choose?

As you can see, Clever&Clean AQUA-Series 03 outperforms its competitors in every way. Most importantly, the company is officially registered in the Russian market and provides warranty service for its products. If you have any questions about your robot, you can always contact a representative for clarification. Unfortunately, Xiaomi currently does not offer this option.

Otherwise, the $40-$50 difference is fully justified by the following facts (we'll discuss Clever&Clean below):

1. Better equipped.
2. There is a guarantee.
3. 2 side brushes and replaceable central block.
4. More powerful.
5. Larger cleaning area.
6. Russified application and speech audio information.
7. Possibility of control from remote control.
8. You can limit the cleaning area.

The final opinion of the website's editors is that the Clever&Clean AQUA-Series 03 is better than the Xiaowa E202-00. For such important advantages, it's worth paying a little extra and choosing a robot vacuum cleaner from a trusted manufacturer. We hope our comparison helped you decide on the right model!