360机器人真空吸尘器S8评论：机器人真空吸尘器和拖把带雷达

In the world of technology, it’s easy to get distracted by gadgets with a lot of flash appeal. The latest game systems, smartphones, and tablets get a huge amount of attention. On the one hand, it’s easy to understand why. We use those devices for enjoyment and entertainment. They’re inherently exciting, and people want to know they’re getting the latest and greatest. On the other hand, technology is about a lot more than just entertainment. It’s also about making our lives easier. If you can save time on a daily chore, for instance, you can spend that time doing something you enjoy.

一个很好的例子,这是一个机器人真空。与一个robot vac, you don’t have to actually vacuum your house. You set the vacuum up, then walk away, secure in the knowledge that your floor is clean. Now, if you haven’t shopped around in a while, you might be thinking of the original Roomba. It was reasonably powerful, but it didn’t always do the best job. Instead of vacuuming the floor in an orderly fashion, it just sort of roamed around randomly. Modern robot vacs, on the other hand, are a lot more capable. We expect them to map out your home, and to clean in a back-and-forth pattern. We also like to see more power, more battery life, and more app capabilities.

与in mind, we’ll be reviewing the 360 Robot Vacuum Cleaner S8. This is a smart, app-controlled robot vac that also has a built-in mopping function. It’s designed for smaller to mid-sized homes, depending on the layout. It can traverse large floor transitions, and it’s reasonably durable. But those are just a few of the things we need to consider before we render a verdict. We’ll need to talk about the app controls, and how they work. We’ll need to talk about the battery life, and how the charging process functions. And of course, the physical design is also important to consider. Once we’ve taken a close look at all of these things, we’ll have a grip on what we’re dealing with.

Overall Design

The360 Robot Vacuum Cleaner S8has a wide, flat design. At 13.4 inches in diameter, it’s the size of a large dinner plate. It has a round profile, and its thickness is 3.7 inches. This is thicker than some ultra-slim robot vacs, but for the most part, it will fit under most furniture. The top half inch or so is actually just the little LiDAR puck on the top. The housing is white, with a clean satin finish. The top panel is separate from the sides, which stick out ever so slightly as a sort of bumper. This isn’t strictly necessary, since the vacuum does a good job of avoiding walls and obstacles. But if you accidentally kick it while you’re walking, it won’t be easily damaged.

Towards the front of the top panel, there are a pair of physical control buttons. These are slightly recessed, and they click when you press them, so they’re easy to operate. The front button has a power icon, and sends the S8 out on a cleaning cycle. The back button has a power plug icon. When pressed, it will return the vacuum back to the charging station.

On the bottom of the housing, the main roller brush is just behind the centerline. It has a standard spiral pattern, with long bristles for an effective clean. Behind the roller, all the way at the back, there’s a surface to attach a mopping pad. These are simple microfiber pads, which can be washed with your regular laundry. At the front right of the vacuum, there’s a single, helicopter-style brush that sweeps out to the side. This doesn’t really do anything on carpets. However, it brings in debris from the side when you’re on a solid floor. This makes it much easier to clean hardwoods and tiles.

在主刷的两侧，都有两个橡胶轮，并带有厚实的尺寸。这些非常适合穿越过渡，高达0.79英寸。这大于¾英寸，这是您通常会遇到的最大过渡。在设备的前部，有一个较小的车轮。电动机为转向目的旋转该轮子。结果，S8可以轻松地朝任何方向旋转。

The charging station is fairly small, only slightly taller than the vacuum and not as wide. It sits close to your wall so as not to occupy a lot of space when the vacuum is active. The housing is all plastic, with a white top and bottom, and black sides. It plugs into your wall, you set the S8 on it, and the vacuum charges. After that, the vacuum will always return to the base when it’s sent home, or needs a charge.

S8机器人VAC由360年代的12个月制造商保修所涵盖。此外，他们还提供了30天，没有问题的返回窗口。即使您只是改变了主意，也可以出于任何原因将其寄回。

真空性能

So far, we’ve been talking about the physical design; now let’s talk about what’s under the hood. What is the S8 actually capable of? The motor can provide up to 2,700 Pascals (Pa) of suction. That’s around average for a modern robot vac, and it’s reasonably effective. It can clean up significant messes on wood and low-pile carpets. It’s also fine for everyday cleaning on heavier carpets. That said, it doesn’t always run at full power. A sensor detects how much resistance the motor is feeling, and adjusts accordingly. There are four suction levels in total, ranging from 600Pa to the maximum. The worse the mess or the thicker the carpet, the higher the motor will run. You can also adjust the power manually via the app.

If you need even more power, take a look at theNeabot NoMo Q11。它提供了令人印象深刻的4,000pa吸力，并具有自我的尘土飞扬的粉尘。不利的一面是，它的成本要高得多。

The S8 can run in three different modes depending on what you’re cleaning. It can be set to vacuum only, mop only, or vacuum and mop at the same time. The mopping function works reasonably well, but it’s more like a wet Swiffer than an actual wet mop. Even so, it’s great for everyday dirt and grime that builds up in heavily-trafficked areas.

In terms of working time, you can expect to get an average of around 90 minutes of operation. Keep in mind that this is an average. On the lowest power setting, the vacuum will run for a little over two hours. On the highest setting, it won’t even last an hour. But assuming you’re using the variable speed function, 90 minutes is a pretty good estimate. That’s enough to clean around 968 square feet of floor space. When the battery gets to 20%, the S8 will automatically return to base and recharge. The charging cycle takes about 3 ½ hours. After that, the vacuum will automatically resume cleaning where it left off.

Setup & Everyday Use

The first time you use the S8, you’ll notice that it doesn’t seem very smart. It just wanders around your house without any apparent goal. Take it easy. The vacuum isn’t actually trying to do a good clean on its first cycle. It’s busy exploring its environment, and building a map of your house. On all your subsequent cleaning cycles, it will map in an orderly, back-and-forth pattern.

One thing we really liked about this vacuum is that you can save up to five different maps. If your home has multiple stories, you can move the S8 around as needed. Most other robot vacs don’t remember this many maps, but theViomi V3 Maxdoes. It also has a five-hour battery life, but its fatter design makes it hard to get under some furniture.

Of course, you’ll need 360’s smartphone app if you want to change from map to map. It’s free to download on Apple and Android devices, and the setup process is intuitive. You can also do a whole lot more than just change your maps. You can also draw dividing lines on the map, to specify specific cleaning areas or no-go zones. There’s even a special option to set no mopping zones. This is great if you have area rugs; you’ll be able to mop around them, but not on them. As an added bonus, you can even set up the app to work with voice commands. Just say the word, and your floors will be cleaned.

Final Verdict

The360 Robot Vacuum Cleaner S8is a solid robot vacuum with a lot of upside. We would have liked to see bigger hoppers and more battery life. But you’re getting a reasonably powerful motor in a well-designed housing. The cleaning performance is up to par, and the app controls are easy to use. If you want a robot vacuum that works well right out of the box, you’re looking at a good choice.