There is nothing more boring than cleaning an apartment. Who would not want a robot vacuum cleaner to take on the brunt of this monotonous and routine activity? These small, smart assistants will bring perfect cleanliness and give you time to do other, much more interesting and enjoyable things. It is not surprising that they occupy 20% of the global market for vacuum cleaners.
One of the most sought-after, functional and high-quality devices is the Panda i5 - a premium robot vacuum cleaner.
The 2017 novelty, produced by a Japanese company in China, embodies the best advanced technologies, has a bright and beautiful design and low noise level, and can successfully replace a professional maid.
We have prepared a detailed review of Panda i5, especially for Basetop readers.
Here are the top 15 reasons why the Panda i5 outperforms its competitors:
1. Elegant appearance
The design of the case is what is the first thing that catches your eye when choosing any device. And the creators of Panda i5 really tried so that their brainchild did not go unnoticed. The vacuum cleaner is available in gold and red, and has a very thin body (5.9 cm), with a diameter of 30 cm. Thanks to such a small thickness, the smart cleaner will climb even into the smallest gaps between the floor and furniture. Most robots that are advertised as ultra-thin have a body thickness of 8 to 12 centimeters.
Another advantage of the vacuum cleaner is high-quality, pleasant to the touch and very durable plastic.
2. The ability to monitor the house from anywhere in the world from a smartphone
The uniqueness of the Panda i5 lies in the presence of a widescreen HD video camera, thanks to which you can observe what is being done in the house, even while being at the opposite point of the globe.
- You can see everything that happens in the house on the smartphone’s display, in real time, control the robot’s movement route and even make a video call home. There is also a night vision system that allows you to create a picture of objects that are invisible in the dark.
- The camera works even when the vacuum cleaner is completely discharged.
- The data obtained using the camera will be stored on a flash card with a capacity of 8 to 32 GB and they always have access from a mobile phone.
- If the camera is not needed, it can be turned off via the smartphone application or manually close its lens with a special shutter.
3. Security mode
There is no need to spend money on an expensive video surveillance system when there is a Panda i5. All you need to do to activate the security mode is to set the time for monitoring the house. In case of any movement in the apartment or house, you will receive a notification on your smartphone.
4. Availability of Wi-Fi
Thanks to the Wi-Fi module, the cleaning droid can be controlled remotely. You just need to connect using a router, select the appropriate cleaning mode and watch on the smartphone screen how smartly and quickly the Panda i5 brings cleanliness. True, the battery life is 4 hours, so a long observation can be annoying.
There are no other hybrid models of robotic vacuum cleaners with a camera and Wi-Fi in Russia.
5. Built-in fish finder
A lot of smart vacuum cleaners travel erratically, pushing off from furniture legs, and clumsily trying to go around obstacles. Many, but not Panda i5. It is equipped with a sonar collision avoidance system that minimizes the risk of colliding with anything (or anyone) during cleaning. This system is borrowed from nature itself, for example, bats and dolphins use echolocation to navigate in space and determine where various objects are located.
6. Different types and modes of cleaning
Forget about mopping, for you the hardworking little "Japanese" will cope with this. He has a 280 ml water tank. and a special microfiber cloth with a width of 28 cm. It allows you to wash any coating without leaving any streaks due to the function of removing excess liquid. For other washing robotic vacuum cleaners, the width of the napkin does not exceed 15 cm, and after wet cleaning, often moisture remains on the floor.
And the volume of the dust bag for dry cleaning (with a fill sensor) is 500 ml. For comparison: most other models have about 400 ml.
As for the cleaning modes, the manufacturer did not stint and did as much as 4:
- Delayed start cleaning mode so that the robot can work around the house at a specific time and day of the week.
- Cleaning along the walls and contours of furniture.
- Spot cleaning, in which the vacuum cleaner increases the suction power to absorb the smallest particles of dust and dirt on the treated area.
- Automatic mode during which the robot moves along a given route.
7. Large cleaning area
And with a huge gym, and with a spacious house and a small apartment, Panda i5 will cope equally well. The maximum cleaning area in dry mode is 260 m2, in wet - 200 m2. Imagine how long it would take to manually clean such a space.
8. Powerful battery and long working time
Thanks to the latest generation lithium-polymer battery, with a capacity of 7000 milliampere-hours, the Panda i5 can continuously work up to 240 minutes without recharging. And when the task is completed, the robot will independently return to the base for recharging.
9. Fall protection
It is very unpleasant if an expensive device suddenly falls from a height and breaks. To avoid this trouble, the engineers who designed the Panda i5 equipped the vacuum cleaner with 4 groups of sensors, which made it possible to timely detect that the height of the working surface had changed.
10. Very high quality cleaning
One filter is good, and three is better. In the Japanese robot vacuum cleaner there is not only a HEPA filter with ions for cleaning air from allergens and bacteria, but also a carbon filter, as well as a fine filter. Together, they make the air in the house much cleaner and the floors sparkling. The vacuum cleaner copes not only with ordinary garbage (sand, dust, dirt, crumbs, scraps of paper), but also with pet hair. And since it works quietly and has a small size, animals are not afraid of it and perceive it as a "fellow".
The unique shape of the side brushes will not allow wire or hair to wrap around them. And the presence of at once 6 cleaning elements in the brushes ensures a perfect quality cleaning.
And Panda i5 can independently change the power depending on the type of flooring and its degree of contamination.
11. Smart navigation system
A video camera, an echolocation system, in combination with the latest software and obstacle scanners allow the robot vacuum cleaner to efficiently move around the room. One of the snake modes, this mode allows you to skip uncleared places.
12. Variable suction power
Just press the button on the remote control to set the desired suction power. The minimum value is 1000 Pascals, the maximum is 1200 Pascals.
13. Quiet work
Due to the low noise level (from 40 to 60 decibels, depending on the mode and power level), the robot vacuum cleaner can work without disturbing the sensitive sleep of a child or a tired adult. For comparison: 40 decibels - the level of ordinary speech, 60 - the level of conversation in the office.
14. Rich equipment
The Panda i5 package, in addition to the vacuum cleaner itself, includes:
- coupon with a guarantee from the manufacturer (2 years);
- remote control;
- remote control batteries;
- Kingston 8 Gb memory card;
- virtual wall;
- two spare side brushes;
- simple and clear instruction in Russian;
- network adapter;
- spare HEPA filter;
- two microfiber rags;
- washing panel with water tank;
- charging base from a network 220V.
15. Friendly and competent service support
When buying "smart" technology from users, many questions may arise. And they will be answered very quickly by phone or e-mail by customer service of the official Russian dealer of Clever company - Panda Robotics.
Buying a robot vacuum cleaner from an authorized dealer will save you from many problems, ranging from fakes and ending with the lack of warranty support (and it is 2 years).
To summarize
The Panda i5 Robot Vacuum Cleaner is the perfect choice for frequent travelers, families with children, the elderly and those with allergies.
- It allows you to carry out cleaning remotely using a mobile application and control what is done in the house during the absence of the owner.
- He performs dry and wet cleaning every day, removes a variety of garbage, including pieces of plasticine and paper, which means that mothers and fathers, instead of cleaning up after children's games, will be able to do more important things.
- It does not require special care, it is very lightweight, which means that you don’t have to strain your strength to move the device from place to place. In addition, the opportunity to relax, instead of wielding a mop and a rag, is very important for an elderly person.
- It cleans the air in the house and removes short and long animal fur from the floor and sofa, which means that it will become easier for allergy sufferers to live.
In essence, cleaning with the Panda i5 is to start the robot and go about its business, and in the evening to shake out the container. This is not just a robot vacuum cleaner, but also a smart assistant in your home.
