Our quick take
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Makita DRC200Z robot vacuum - 4.0 / 5
Design features
- Warning light and buzzer to avoid trip hazards Boundary tape for restricting cleaning access Carry handle for easy transport 2.5-litre large capacity dustbin Large front brushes, with spares provided
Setup, cleaning cycles and settings
- Time delay cleaning options - one, three or five hours 500m squared max cleaning area Remote control included
Obstacle detection and room cleaning
- Random and pattern cleaning modes Cliff sensor and ultrasonic/bump sensors Error detection alert system 15m boundary tape included
Cleaning performance and suction power
- Powered by two 18V 4,000mAh Lithium-ion batteries 0.3 m/sec running speed 30 mins charging time per battery Approximately three hours cleaning time
To recap
The Makita DRC200Z is a powerful and capable robot vacuum cleaner that performs well on the right surfaces. It struggles with thick pile carpet, but makes light work of hard flooring and hard wearing carpets. Without a base station, however, the manual charging approach won’t suit all - but such batteries mean a three-hour cleaning cycle.
