On this occasion, we have had the pleasure of testing the Deebot 300, a robot that has surprised us with its qualities and its Great value for money.
The Deebot 300 is a complete 4-in-1 robot: it sweeps, vacuums, mops and scrubs. This way, you will have a large part of your home cleaning covered, without having to worry too much (you will only have to empty the tank and little else), and You will be able to have your house free of hair, dedicating your time to other more interesting things.
Is it worth investing in such a robot? We'll tell you then.
Deebot 300 | |
Autonomy (min) | 110 |
Noise (decibels) | 56 |
Height (centimeters) | 8,3 |
Diameter (centimeters) | 35,3 |
Weight (kg.) | 3,5 |
High efficiency filter | Yes |
Dry/wet deposits (ml.) | 500 / 100 |
Power (watts) | 20 |
Cleaning modes | 3 |
Assessment | 89 |
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Deebot 300: our evaluation
The Deebot 300 has obtained 89 rating points out of 100, based on 41 opinions. It's a complete robot, which has demonstrated performance even higher than what it advertises, doing a fairly effective job, both in dry and wet cleaning.
Its satisfaction rate is very high, since 91% of its buyers are satisfied or very satisfied with it, something that is closely related to its excellent quality-price ratio. For a fairly affordable amount, we can purchase a complete 4-in-1 robot, belonging to one of the brands that is making a big splash in the world of vacuum cleaners, Ecovacs.
Box contents
The product comes very well packaged. In fact, it comes with two boxes, one on the outside, which serves as protection, and the box itself in which the robot and its accessories are included. The robot even has small protective sponges on the bumper, to avoid bumps during transport.
Shipping includes:
Deebot 300: start-up
Before starting it up, the Deebot 300 needs to be charged for about four hours. To charge it, you must turn on the switch that the robot has at the bottom of it (the button will light up blue). While charging, the button will flash and when fully charged, it will turn off.
As usual, It is advisable that the charging base be located in a place where the device has room to maneuver and to detect the base without problems., approximately half a meter to each side and 1,5 meters in front. The base must be supported on the wall; It is plugged in, and the robot is placed, so that the terminals (the small metal plates on the sides of the steering wheel) are located above the corresponding ones on the base.
The side brushes are placed according to the color they come in, pressing until you hear a click.
The robot can be started by pressing the AUTO button, which will start the automatic program, or through the remote control, by pressing the top button, which turns auto to red.
Deebot 300: operation
The Deebot 300 can clean dry and wet. As for dry cleaning, it has three cleaning modes, which can be activated both on the robot and through the remote control:
Automatic: It is the most common way; The robot draws straight lines, and changes direction when it encounters an obstacle.
Edges: By pressing the button shaped like a box with an arrow, the robot will go around the room, cleaning corners and corners. When cleaning is finished, it will return to the charging base.
Concentrated cleaning: Spot mode is usually used when dirt is concentrated in a specific area (for example, if we have dropped something and it has spread). The robot will begin to move in a spiral, around the place where spot cleaning has been activated, and will stop when it is finished.
As usual, When the robot detects that it is running out of battery, it will return on its own to its base to recharge.. However, there is also a button on the controller (shaped like a house) to send it there, if desired. Besides, The Deebot 300 has a folding handle, which makes it easy to transport.
Before the robot begins its task, it is advisable to remove from the floor any objects that may hinder the robot's movement (toys, clothing, cables, etc.).
The Deebot 300 works well on hard floors. Its two side brushes collect dirt towards the center, where it is sucked inward.
The dust container, which has a good capacity, enough for several cleaning cycles, is located inside the robot. To access it, you simply have to lift the lid and remove it with the included handle.
The powder remains quite compact inside the tank, which indicates that the suction power is adequate..
Its operation is quite silent. Compared to other robots, the Deebot 300 does its job without being annoying, Its 56 decibels place it at the level of the best robots on the market in this section.
The robot's instructions indicate that it is not suitable for thick carpets. However, In the tests carried out, it has climbed without problems on carpets where other robots have had difficulties. Point in favor for the Deebot 300.
Special for pets
An important aspect, which differentiates this robot from most of those on the market, is its suction nozzle. Instead of having the typical central roller, the Deebot 300 features an opening —like a conventional vacuum cleaner nozzle—surrounded by yellow rubber.
Thus, prevents tangles, since there is no roller, the hairs move more easily inside. The rubber helps to remove dirt and direct it towards the inlet.
Remote control
The remote control allows us to control the robot comfortably. The control of the Deebot 300 is very simple, has a button at the top, with red letters, to activate automatic mode, a large button to start it (play) or pause, and buttons for additional cleaning modes (edges and concentrate), as well as to send it to the charging base (home), and to activate or deactivate the programming.
In addition, it has direction arrows to direct the robot (if we wish, since the robot navigates fluidly by itself). As a curiosity, unlike what happens in other models, the arrows serve to guide the robot only when it is in pause mode, not when it is moving.
Programming Languages
The Deebot 300 is programmable. More and more robots incorporate this characteristic of higher ranges, and the Ecovacs robot was not going to be any different. The Deebot 300 will clean every day at the scheduled time, in automatic cleaning mode.
To program it, press the robot's AUTO button twice, or press the button at the bottom of the remote control once, with two circular arrows in the opposite direction. The robot will beep, and a blue light will turn on at the top, with the same symbol as the button on the controller. The Deebot 300 will be programmed to start cleaning every day at the time it was programmed. (for example, if it takes place at 8:30, it will start at that time every day).
If you want to cancel the programming, the reverse process will be done: press the AUTO button twice, or the remote button once, and the robot will beep, turning off the light on the top of the robot.
Mopping and scrubbing
It seems that robot vacuum cleaner manufacturers are starting to launch multifunctional devices on the market. It is no longer just about vacuuming, but also about polishing, thanks to the mop, and even mopping the floor.. Are all these options worth it? How does the Deebot 300 do?
Our opinion is positive. The use of the mop achieves shinier floors, especially on wooden or glossy marble-type porcelain floors..
This greatly improves the results, The combination of the robot's suction and the passage of the cloth over the floor better collects dust and leaves the floors spotless. If you spray the mop with some polish or mop spray, the result can be spectacular.
For its part, The scrubbing function will allow us to largely avoid this tedious task. The Deebot 300 has a water tank very similar to that of the bestseller Xiaomi Vacuum 2 Roborock (for adults, it has a measuring cup to fill it, which the Xiaomi does not have).
The tank, quite flat, incorporates the mop (which is attached with Velcro), and is easily attached to the bottom of the robot. You simply have to insert the tabs into the holes that the robot has underneath, until you hear a click. It has a capacity of 100 ml, which is indicated on the measuring cup, which allows you to fill the receptacle easily.
In addition, it should be noted that, unlike some robots that also mop, such as the iLife V7s Pro, the Deebot 300 vacuums while it scrubs, which is very useful, since there is always some debris left on the floor, which the robot will pick up.
It is advisable to clear the area where the robot is going to mop, removing all obstacles that may exist, since, if it gets stuck at any time, it continues to release water, and could leave a small puddle.
The robot does not distinguish the type of soil. This means that, if we are going to scrub, we must remove any rugs that may be present, so that they do not get wet.
The water is enough for a room of 15-20 square meters. However, if you see that it has run out, or you want to scrub larger surfaces, you simply have to remove the tank from the robot and refill it with water. This process should not be done with the tank placed in the robot.
When finished, the tank is simply removed and emptied. The mop is removed and washed by hand with water, and left to air dry.
The results are quite good. The dosage of water is correct, neither too much nor too little, and if there are no obstacles, the robot navigates fluidly, leaving the ground slightly wet..
Undoubtedly, it is not the same as scrubbing by hand, if there are stuck stains it does not remove them completely, but we do find it very useful for everyday use: you can always have the kitchen scrubbed, the robot will do it for us .
Deebot 300: technical sheet and features
- characteristics
Deebot 300
Overall rating: 89
Navigation system | In real time |
Brushes | 2 side brushes |
Battery | High capacity NiMH, with 3.000 mAh |
Autonomy (minutes) | 110 |
Charging time (hours) | 4 |
Height (mm) | 83 |
Noise level (decibels) | 56 |
Programmable | Yes |
High efficiency filter | Yes |
Advantages of the Deebot 300
4 in 1 robot vacuum cleaner
Sweep, vacuum, mop and scrub. Besides, It is capable of vacuuming and scrubbing/mopping simultaneously.
Long duration battery
Its 3.000 mAh NiMH battery allows it to work for 110 minutes, enough to clean a medium-sized apartment.
Suitable for pets
Its direct suction system, without a roller, prevents hair from getting tangled, proving very effective in homes where there is a lot of hair.
Four navigation modes
Automatic (cleans the entire room), borders (special for cleaning walls and around furniture), fixed (for when the dirt is concentrated in one point) and back home, to manually activate the return to the charging point.
Programmable
Through this functionality, you will not worry about cleaning, Simply schedule it for the desired time, and the robot will begin cleaning, returning to its base when it needs to recharge., you will only have to empty the tank.
Silent
The Deebot 300 It is one of the quietest robot vacuum cleaners on the market, with its 56 decibels. You can have it working while you do other activities, it won't bother you.
Drawbacks
This is a very balanced robot, and the drawbacks that can be made have to do with its price. Obviously, it is not a high-end robot, so it does not have laser navigation or room mapping. It is also not manageable through a mobile application.
On the other hand, as indicated, if you have very thick carpets at home, you should probably consider other options. Although in the tests carried out, it has performed very well, if the mat is greater than 1,5 centimeters, you will have difficulty climbing it.
Opinions about the Deebot 300
I'm surprised, This is a true multifunction robot. A success and, in addition, it comes with spare brushes and mop.
I love it, it's great. I have used it to clean the entire house, since I have animals, and it has left everything very clean. In addition, it is very easy to use, it has exceeded my expectations.
Very good, The vacuuming without rollers caught my attention, because I have a dog, and it seems like a good idea to me.. In addition, it is easy to handle and quiet, and its design is beautiful.
It is incredible and easy to program, I loved it. If you have animals, I absolutely recommend it, it vacuums their hair great.
In a house with two children, a dog and a rabbit, it is what I needed to keep it clean. It is silent and thanks to the mop, it leaves it impeccable. I am very satisfied, she has exceeded my expectations. Its cleaning system is different from that of the Roomba; I used to have one from this brand and I spent the day detangling my hair, but this one doesn't tangle and works great.
Why buy a Deebot 300
If you are looking for a multifunction robot that not only vacuums, but also mops and scrubs, this can be a great alternative.
If you want a silent robot that does not get tangled in your pets' hair, and with a great quality-price ratio, the Deebot 300 is your choice..
Ecovacs Robotics, a cutting-edge company
Ecovacs Robotics is an innovative company born in 2006, from Tek Electrical, a major manufacturer of cleaning appliances. Since its birth, Ecovacs has specialized in the manufacture of devices for the home, achieving great success with its range of Deebot robot vacuum cleaners.
With more than 60 million devices sold worldwide, Ecovacs is today a multinational company that sells more than 30 countries, with more than 5.000 workers and annual revenues of several hundred million dollars.
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