Compare all iLife robot vacuum cleaner series

iLife robotic vacuum cleaners ILife first appeared on the market back in 2010. The robots are produced under the Chuwi brand, and the country of origin for robotic cleaning devices is China. Currently, the company's product line includes several series and dozens of different models of automated cleaners. The main iLife series are the A series and the V series, and there is also a separate robotic vacuum cleaner. iLife W400In this article, we've compared iLife robot vacuum cleaners released before mid-2019. Find out which robot is best for your needs.

Differences between the A and V series

The A-series robots feature a sleek and modern design, making them ideal for both home and office use. Their high suction power allows them to thoroughly clean all types of flooring (tile, parquet, laminate, carpet, and rugs), while the quality of their materials ensures the reliability and longevity of each individual mechanism and the entire unit.

The V-series robots are designed for daily automated cleaning of rooms. These devices effectively remove pet hair, dust, and small debris from floors, even around the perimeter and in corners. Some models are equipped with an additional removable unit with a water container and a cloth holder for dry and wet mopping. This increases the cleaning efficiency.

Comparison of models

Serie A

The mid-price iLife A-series robot vacuums are roughly identical in technical specifications. They differ in cleaning area, battery life, dust bin capacity, noise level, and the design of the central turbo brush. Furthermore, the iLife A8 features a camera that allows the device to map the room using the ceiling. Therefore, this model is the most expensive of the models available.

Comparison table:

	A4	A4s	A6	A7	A8	A9s
Dimensions, cm	31x31x7	30x30x7.5	31x31x7	33x32x7.6	31x31x7.2	33x32x7.6
Weight, kg	2.2	2.2	2.55	2.5	2.75	2.55
Battery	Li-Ion	Li-Ion	Li-Ion	Li-Ion	Li-Ion	Li-Ion
Battery capacity, mAh	2600	2600	2600	2600	2600	2600
Battery life, min.	180	180	160	up to 150	90	up to 180
Charging time, min.	270	270	300	300	300	300
Cleaning area, m2	180-200	180-200	200	up to 200	90	up to 220
Power consumption, W	22	24	22	22	22	25
Suction power (maximum pressure), Pa	1000	1000	1000	500/1000	1000	1000
Type of cleaning	dry	dry	dry	dry	dry	dry and wet
Automatic return to base	+	+	+	+	+	+
Dust container volume, ml	450	450	300	600	300	600/300
Noise level, dB	65	65	50	up to 68	55	68-72
Side brushes, units	2	2	2	2	2	2
Central turbo brush	+	+	+	+	+	+
Remote control included	+	+	+	+	+	+
Timer	+	+	+	+	+	+
Cleaning area limiter	—	—	—	—	—	+
Building a map of the premises	—	—	—	—	+	+
Control from a smartphone	—	—	—	+	—	+
Average price, $	10000	10990	14990	up to 17,000	17590	22000

iLife A8:

Series V

The iLife V-series robot vacuum cleaners fall into the budget and mid-price range. All models, except the very first V1 and V3s, can also perform wet mopping in addition to dry cleaning. Some units even feature a separate liquid reservoir, allowing the mopping cloth to be mopped automatically. The operating parameters of the robots in this series are generally similar, with the only notable differences being the V55, which features increased suction power and a virtual wall stop included in the package; the V7s, which features a turbo brush; and the new V8s, which boasts increased suction power of 1200 Pa and a larger 750 ml dust container.

	V1	V3s	V5	V5s	V7	V7s	V50	V55	V8s	V80
Weight, kg	2.0	2.05	2.1	2.0	2.95	2.95	2.2	2.3	2.7	2.7
Battery	Li-Ion	Li-Ion	Li-Ion	Li-Ion	Li-Ion	Li-Ion	Li-Ion	Li-Ion	Li-Ion	Li-Ion
Battery capacity, mAh	2200	2600	2600	2600	2600	2600	2600	2600	2600	2600
Battery life, min.	90	130	130	110	180	140	120	100-120	120	120
Charging time, min.	250	280	280	280	300	300	300	200-350	280	350
Cleaning area, m2	80	150	120	80	150	150	150	120	150	150
Power consumption, W	20	20	20	20	20	22	20	20	22	22
Suction power (maximum pressure), Pa	500	600	600	850	400	400	500	950-1000	1200	1200
Automatic return to base	—	+	+	+	+	+	+	+	+	+
Dust container volume, ml	300	300	300	300	300	500	300	300	750	750
Volume of the wet cleaning tank, ml	—	—	—	300	—	450	—	250	350	300
Noise level, dB	65	65	59-62	50	55	55	55	55	68	72
Side brushes, units	2	2	2	2	2	1	2	2	2	2
Central turbo brush	—	—	—	—	—	+	—	—	—	—
Remote control included	—	+	+	+	+	+	+	+	+	+
Timer	—	+	+	+	+	+	+	+	+	+
Cleaning area limiter	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	+	—	—
Building a map of the premises	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
Control from a smartphone	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
Average price, $	4500	8990	8490	10990	11000	11950	6307	8046	16990	20,000

iLife V55:

Which iLife is better to choose?

In conclusion of today's review, I'd like to point out that the Chinese manufacturer Chuwi is constantly improving and releasing new devices with improved technical and operational characteristics. Robot vacuum cleaners offer numerous advantages, are affordable for most buyers, and are truly capable of helping keep a home or office clean.

With a wide variety of models in the two series, you can easily choose the robot vacuum cleaner that best suits your needs in terms of features, functionality, and price. All units share a signature style, elegant appearance, compact dimensions, ease of use and maintenance, a high degree of autonomy, and high-quality cleaning. It's worth noting that almost all robot vacuum cleaners lack room mapping, modern smartphone controls, or motion limiters such as magnetic strips or virtual walls. However, these factors don't significantly impact overall performance. Especially considering the low price of these units, these are only minor drawbacks.

Still, our opinion is that if you want to choose an iLife robot vacuum cleaner, but don’t know which one is better, go for the flagship model. A9sIn this regard, it's better to pay a little extra for full functionality and the most advanced features. The V55, V7s, A4, and A4s models have also proven themselves to be excellent. In any case, the tables provided will help you compare specifications and choose the best option based on price and quality.

iLife A9s:

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We've provided a comparison of the iLife A and V series robot vacuums, allowing you to clearly see the key similarities and differences between the products. Now the choice is yours.