Dyson 360 Vis Nav, the most powerful robot vacuum cleaner on the market

The British brand is back on its feet, and Not content with leading the segment of broom vacuum cleaners, it also intends to lead the segment of robot vacuum cleaners with its new model, the Dyson 360 Vis Nav, which as usual for the firm, comes loaded with technology and new features that differentiate it from other models.

La European Dyson brand It is distinguished by its special combination of design, technology and features. Its products provide a special distinction in all sections, with innovative technical solutions that are at the forefront, thanks to its strong annual investment in R&D. and to the thousands of engineers who work for the firm. In 2023, 2.000 employees will have joined the company, 50% engineers, scientists and programmers.

As a result of their research, the category of stick vacuum cleaners has evolved to where we are now.: With the launch of the V10, the English company announced that it was so powerful that it would stop manufacturing corded vacuum cleaners, and later even more advanced ones arrived, such as the V12 Detect Slim, V15 Detect and your new flagship, presented jointly with the protagonist of this review, the Dyson Gen5 Detect.

In the field of robot vacuum cleaners, Dyson has once again gone down different paths from other manufacturers, a route marked by the 360 Eyes, and who have then perfected the 360 Heurists, and now this new machine, the Vis Nav, of which we tell you all the details below, in our in-depth review.

Dyson 360 Vis Nav: our review

The Dyson 360 Vis Nav has obtained a rating of 99 points out of 100. It is a spectacular new generation robot, with a beautiful design with the brand's usual bright blue and D shape, which allows you to better reach corners and corners.

Its new generation motor and its special absorption technology allow it to advertise itself as the most powerful robot on the market., which is combined with a superior filtration system and improvements in dust collection and navigation, in addition to a slimmer design than its predecessors, which allows it to clean more easily under furniture and sofas.

Box contents

Start up

As usual with Dyson, not only is the product of excellent quality, but Its design and even the packaging and presentation in the box are above others, with a studied and minimalist placement.

As in the case of its predecessor, the Heurist, The Dyson 360 Vis Nav charging base offers a flat, futuristic look, similar to that of a small laptop, in this case in blue, matching the robot.

As usual, the device comes partially charged, but It is advisable to carry out a long-term charge before putting it to work for the first time. The time for a full charge is 2,5 hours, and the charging terminals are located on the back of the robot, which rests on the base, rather than climbing onto it.

It is recommended to place it in a clear place, with at least 0,5 meters to the sides and forward, to facilitate the maneuverability of the robot (although given the precision with which it moves, it does not need as much space). The charging base has a practical cable holder at the bottom to store excess cables.

How the Dyson 360 Vis Nav works

Dyson launched its first robot vacuum cleaner on the market, the DC06, 20 years ago, and it was not until 2015 where it would surprise with the launch of the 360 ​​Eye, its first model of this new generation, and later the 360 ​​Heurist in 2019.

This is, therefore, the fourth robot vacuum cleaner from the British firm, and Its founder, James Dyson, challenged his team to “create the best robotic vacuum cleaner on the market”.

Suction power

The brand's well-known Hyperdymium motors combine a very small size with enormous power. Dyson has managed to miniaturize these components to extremes unthinkable a few years ago, combining lightness and suction power.

The Dyson 360 VisNav motor It spins at 110.000 revolutions per minute—more than 7 times faster than a Formula 1 engine—for the most powerful robot vacuum cleaner on the market., with a suction capacity 6 times greater than that of other robots, according to tests carried out by the brand itself (as a comparison, the motor of its predecessor rotates at "only" 78.000 rpm).

The motor of this model and its 10 cyclones generate forces of 100.000 g to separate dust from the air flow; Thanks to this Radial Root Cyclone system, there are no suction losses as the tank fills.

The Dyson 360 Vis Nav It has 4 modes of operation, selectable from the app and through the touch screen that the robot incorporates in its upper part:

In addition to being able to choose the suction power, as in previous models of the brand, the Dyson 360 Vis Nav adds the Automatic mode, with piezoelectric and acoustic sensors that allow it to detect dust and adjust the power depending on the degree of dirt.

Due to its high power, the robot's autonomy is 50 minutes, perhaps the least outstanding quality of this model, although of course, features loading and continuation, so if it doesn't finish, it returns to the base to charge and then resumes cleaning where it left off, to finish it.

Brushes

The main roller has also been redesigned to achieve even better cleaning results, combining its off-road efficiency with the power of the machine to obtain extremely high performance on any surface and circumstance.

The Dyson 360 Vis Nav brush bar combines 3 ways of cleaning, the result of the experience accumulated by the brand in this area: “Fluffy” soft nylon to pick up large particles on hard floors, anti-static carbon fiber filaments to capture fine dirt on hard floors and stiff nylon bristles to thoroughly clean carpets, unraveling dirt hiding inside.

Additionally, This device includes a side brush that deploys when the robot detects that it is cleaning edges and corners, which together with its D-shaped design and the large central roller, which occupies practically the entire width of the device, allow you to carry out more effective and efficient work, obtaining better results and finishing in less time.

Filter system

Another quality in which the Dyson 360 VisNav stands out over other competing robots is its fantastic filtering system.. The firm has a great expertise in this area, embodied in machines such as the V15 or its range of air purifiers that achieve significantly cleaner environments.

Now, it incorporates all this wealth of knowledge into its new range of products., which includes not only this robot, but also the Dyson Gen5 broom and another device that inaugurates a category for the company, its new Dyson V15s Detect Submarine hybrid wet-dry broom.

Dyson's fully sealed, machine-wide filtration system has been tested by independent experts under HEPA H13 standards, achieving 99,99% efficiency in trapping microparticles of dust, mites, pollen, pet dander and other contaminants of 0,1 microns.

Navigation system

As its name suggests, the Dyson 360 Vis Nav (or Vision Nav) It has a SLAM (Simultaneous Localization and Mapping) visual navigation system, similar to that used by autonomous vehicles. The camera offers a 360º view of your environment, which collects thousands of data that are processed by its powerful processor to move efficiently.

The robot knows at all times where it is, where it has passed and where it has not, and how it is oriented., so it traces precise routes without having to pass through the same place several times as happens to other less sophisticated models.

The Dyson 360 Vis Nav has 26 sensors, which perform tasks such as dust detection (which allows you to automatically adjust suction and create “dust maps”), the obstacle avoidance and wall detection to clean up to the edge with the side brush, in addition to others common in this type of device, such as anti-fall sensors.

Around its “fisheye” lens, it includes, as we had already seen in the Heurist, a ring of LED lights. It allows you to move in dark conditions, activating when necessary.

Improved layout

Design is another aspect that the Dyson engineering team has worked on.. The previous models are distinguished from other robot vacuum cleaners by their smaller diameter, which facilitates cleaning in narrow areas (for example, between the legs of chairs) but in exchange, their height is greater, since they reach 12 centimeters, for the 9,5-10 in which models with a laser turret usually move.

One of the team's objectives was to miniaturize and rearrange the interior space of the robot to reduce the height., and they have done so, now being able to pass under furniture that is 9,9 centimeters high.

In addition, the conjunction of D-shaped design (which we have seen in models like the neato d7, or for example, in the roomba s9) With its reduced diameter and side brush, this model allows you to clean corners and corners more effectively than others., as well as in complex, narrow or difficult to reach areas.

The Dyson 360 Vis Nav also has a handle for carrying it and handling the tank., camouflaged around the cyclone, and an information screen at the top, which we can put in Spanish.

This model has wheels to move, instead of the track system that its predecessor equipped, a system that allows you to be faster and overcome obstacles of up to 2,1 centimeters, also thanks to its double-link suspension system, so it has no problems with transitions or with carpets of a certain thickness.

Screen on the robot

The information screen is another of the improvements included in the Dyson 360 Vis Nav, which distinguishes it from other models on the market., providing useful information to the user directly, without the intermediation of an application.

The screen is touch-sensitive, so it serves not only to provide information, but can also be used to start the robot or change modes.; It is a color LCD screen, which also shows us information about the particles that the robot is collecting.

In addition, it offers help messages to perform maintenance: for example, if the roller gets stuck, it not only warns us, but also shows us how to remove it, step by step, using images, in a very illustrative way.

Dyson App

For its part, The application is, as usual for the brand, very simple and intuitive, designed to make life easier for the user.. Connecting the robot to the application is very easy to do, you simply have to install the MyDyson app and create an account, if you do not have one, and follow the steps proposed by the app itself.

Place the robot on the base and open the app (it is available for free for iOS and Android); We activate the mobile's Bluetooth so that it detects the robot, which will then appear in the app; It will ask us to press the touch screen to proceed to pair the robot and the mobile; In just a few minutes we will have it connected, and we will be able to give it a name.

When you press Play to clean, it shows us the possibility to choose the cleaning mode among the four available.

For some functions it is necessary to have a saved plan of the home, so the first thing we will do is map the home, starting the task from the charging base, and leaving the doors open for him to access the rooms. 

By clicking on the configuration wheel (at the top right), we enter Map Layout and press + to create a new map. When finished, we can rotate the map to put it in the orientation we prefer and edit it to establish the rooms that make up the home, and give them a name.

You can also give the map a name to identify it, since the robot can save multiple maps, making it suitable for duplexes and other homes with several floors, or for cleaning different houses.

Once we have the map, we can clean the entire house or choose specific rooms, defining the desired cleaning mode for each one. (for example, we can clean the living room in turbo mode and the children's room in silent mode).

Restricted areas can also be created, which the robot will not access (for example, the room where children play or the pet feeding area).

Of course, The Dyson 360 Vis Nav can be programmed to clean on the days and at the time we want; By pressing the clock button on the main screen of the application, we access this functionality.

In addition, the application receives OTA updates, with corrections, improvements or new functionalities for the robot, allowing the robot's performance to be maintained and increased in the future.

Maintenance

If maintenance is necessary on the roller (for example, if something is caught on it), the robot notifies us and we can even see instructions on its color screen.

When you turn the robot over, we see a red tab that allows the roller to be easily removed, which even allows us to disassemble the side, in case there are tangled hairs in it, for example.

The roller can be washed with water, as can the filter. To remove the latter, we simply have to press the compartment at the top of the robot and a kind of little box comes out with the filter inside.

We shake off the exterior dust and wash it with water, introducing it inside and out. When finished, shake off the excess water. In both cases, both the brush and the filter must be allowed to dry well before putting them back in, at least for 24 hours..

Advantages of the Dyson 360 Vision Nav

Why buy a Dyson 360 Vis Nav robot vacuum cleaner

If you're looking for high-end robot, one of the clear candidates for best robot on the market, with intelligent navigation and manageable via app, with the highest suction power, thanks to its Hyperdymium digital motor that rotates at 110.000 rpm and its cyclonic technology.

If you want one intelligent machine, capable of adapting its operation to the level of dirt Thanks to its piezoelectric sensor and advanced brushes that do a fantastic job on any surface and situation.

If you would like to the best filter system to obtain not only clean floors, but also a purer environment; and if, furthermore, you trust the quality and guarantee of Dyson as one of the world leaders in the field of vacuuming, and you love its spectacular combination of design, technology and features, the Dyson 360 Vis Nav may be the device you want.

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