Robot vacuum cleaners are already present in 40% of Spanish homes, due to the convenience they provide when it comes to keeping the house clean, and today we are going to analyze a model created by one of the most prestigious brands in the field of cleaning, the Karcher RCV 5.
Karcher RCV 5 | |
Navigation technology | Dual Laser + Camera |
Autonomy (min) | 120 |
Noise (decibels) | 66 |
Diameter (cm) | 35 |
Height (cm) | 9,7 |
Programmable | Yes |
High efficiency filter | Yes |
Dry/wet deposits (ml) | 330 / 240 |
Power levels | 4 |
Suction power (Pa) | 5.000 |
Scrub | Yes |
Assessment | 99 |
Talk of the German brand Karcher is to do it one of the world leaders in cleaning, not only in homes, but also in the professional/industrial segment. The brand founded by Alfred Karcher in 1935 has become a large multinational, present in practically the entire world, and with a turnover of more than 2.000 million euros.
In some countries, Karcher is synonymous with water cleaning (in the same way that in Spain Kleenex is called paper tissues), with models as outstanding as the successful water vacuum cleaner DS 6 or the multifunctional bestseller WD 3.
But the yellow brand not only stands out in that segment, but also has a very interesting range of vacuum cleaners, like the cyclonic VC3, the one with bag VC2 or the cordless broom VC 6 Cordless.
To this product line Two robot vacuum cleaners now join together, the RCV 5 that stars in this review being the most powerful model. Below, we tell you all the details about this very interesting device in our in-depth review.
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Karcher RCV 5: our assessment
The Karcher RCV 5 has obtained a rating of 99 points out of 100. It is a new generation robot vacuum cleaner, with a beautiful and modern design in light tones, in which the yellow brushstrokes characteristic of the German brand stand out, and with the high construction quality usual in the firm.
Offers a huge power suction that is combined with a effective brush and a system of smart navigation to eliminate dirt effectively and efficiently; In addition, as could not be the case with the brand that specializes in cleaning with water, it not only sucks but also also scrubs, providing a more complete cleaning solution.
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Start up
The robot comes partially charged, but It is advisable to fully charge the battery before putting it to work for the first time.. The charging station is compact and easily located, always on a flat, stable surface (usually hard ground), and the robot's terminals are located on the back, rather than underneath, so you don't have to climb on it as in other models.
In any case, if it doesn't end, features loading and continuation, so it returns to the base to charge and then resumes cleaning where it left off to finish it.
The Karcher RCV 5 can be operated using the buttons on the top, but to get the most out of it it is better to do it through the mobile application.
Installing the app
The app is called Karcher Home Robots and is available for free for iOS and Android. Once you have downloaded and created an account, if you do not have one, the app itself will guide us step by step through the installation process, in a simple and intuitive way.
To access some advanced functions it is necessary to have a home plan, so the first thing we will do is map the home, starting the task from the charging base and leaving the doors open for access to the rooms.
5 different maps can be saved, so It is suitable for duplexes and other homes with more than one floor, or for cleaning different houses; Mapping is fast, thanks to its laser sensor with a wide range.
As usual, can you rename the rooms on the map, to better identify them, and if we have several maps, the robot will detect which one it is located on.
Creation of restricted areas
Operation of the Karcher RCV 5
The Karcher RCV 5 is a high-end robot, with high performance in all sections and high construction quality, ideal for those who seek excellent results and prefer to trust a reference brand.
Smart navigation
The protagonist of this analysis has a sophisticated navigation system, which allows you to move in an orderly, fluid and efficient manner, covering 100% of the rooms and finishing in less time than other less advanced models.
The Karcher RCV 5 combines a Dual laser and camera navigation system with artificial intelligence (AI) object recognition and various sensors (anti-shock, anti-fall, etc.), allowing it to interact appropriately with its environment and anticipate obstacles.
Laser sensor detail
This advanced navigation system allows you to even detect flat or low-height objects, such as shoes, socks, chairs, scales or cables, which greatly prevents jams that may be caused by objects on the floor (however, as usual, we recommend, as far as possible, clearing the floor before the robot cleans).
Object recognition
Suction power
Its new generation motor rotates at high speed to generate a high air flow, which allows it effectively capture a wide variety of particles, dust, hair, crumbs, cereals, sand, flour, earth and other heavier elements.
The Karcher RCV 5 reaches a power of 5.000 Pascals, which places it among the most powerful robots on the market, above some very successful super sales that move at 4.000 Pa (such as the Xiaomi Mi Robot Vacuum Mop 2 or Dream D10), providing fantastic cleaning in any situation.
As usual, It has several power levels (four, in this case), so that we can adapt it depending on the conditions; At the lowest settings, the battery lasts longer and is quite quiet, but even at the highest powers it is not an excessively noisy robot.
The Karcher RCV 5 It has carpet detection sensors, which serve to automatically increase the power when placed on a (and to prevent him from climbing on them when he is scrubbing). Therefore, if we have carpets at home, we should not worry in this regard, the robot itself will manage the power to achieve the best result in total comfort.
Brushes
The Karcher RCV 5 is equipped with a Multi-function rotary roller, combining rubber and bristles with good density, to effectively trap dirt both on carpets, where it helps to dislodge dirt, and on hard floors, where it effectively captures dust and fine dust.
Brush detail
Like other high-end devices, It has a single side brush, since thanks to its sophisticated navigation system, it always knows its location, where it has passed and where it has not and how it is oriented, so you do not need to have two like other less advanced models.
Vacuum and scrub
The Karcher RCV 5 is a multifunction robot, which not only vacuums but also mops, providing a More complete cleaning solution than other devices that only vacuum.
This model performs a good job when scrubbing, thanks to:
Simpler and more practical handling thanks to the app
The application provides access to a large amount of information and functionalities, As:
Advantages of the Karcher RCV 5
It's a Karcher
The German brand has earned a well-deserved reputation for the quality of its products, made to do its job well and to last for many years, and this robot is a good example of their know-how.
Suction power
The Karcher RCV 5 It is one of the most powerful robots on the market; With 5.000 Pascals, it collects all types of dirt with high effectiveness, both on hard floors and on rugs and carpets.
Smart navigation
Thanks to the system of double laser with camera It moves precisely and efficiently, and includes artificial intelligence with obstacle recognition, interacting in the most appropriate way with its environment.
multifunction robot
The protagonist of this review sweeps, mops, vacuums and scrubs, offering a more complete home cleaning with a single device, saving time, money and space at home.
Carpet Detection
Its sensors allow it to detect carpets to increase suction power when you are vacuuming or avoid them when you are mopping, providing greater comfort to the user.
Functional and easy to handle
Thanks to its application, the Karcher RCV 5 offers a Very simple and intuitive handling, and allows you to configure the cleaning to your liking., to clean what we want, when and how we want.
Opinions on the Karcher RCV 5
The Karcher RCV 5 is a robot with great suction power from the well-known Karcher brand. It has some really interesting advanced features, it comes well packaged and with various spare parts, it is modern and elegant, and of exceptional quality. The power of the robot is really good and it also mops the floor. The app is very intuitive, it allows you to save several maps and define prohibited areas. It is a robot that works wonderfully and on par with the best, I can't help but give it 5 stars.
I had a Chinese robot, but this Karcher works much better (also its price is higher). It has four power levels and when it detects a carpet, it increases the power by itself. When you select the vacuum and mop option, you see how the microfiber cloth is pressed against the floor to loosen the dirt. It is very easy to remove deposits of solid dirt and water, and the robot looks robust, durable and resistant.. I absolutely recommend it.
This Karcher RCV 5 model is a superior robot, with sophisticated technology. Thanks to the camera-assisted LIDAR sensor, it moves around the home very well. The suction performance and cleanliness obtained are very convincing, and its appearance denotes the high quality of the materials.. When you create the map, you can rename the rooms and you can also define exclusion zones or virtual walls, something that I find very interesting. Its suction power is 5.000 Pa, very good on paper and also in practice, so much so that I normally clean in standard mode and it is more than enough, since the robot itself increases the power on carpets. The app is well thought out and easy to use. A clear purchase recommendation.
Why buy a Karcher RCV 5
If you are looking for a robot vacuum cleaner to keep your house clean and you want to have a very powerful device with an advanced navigation system, which quickly and efficiently covers 100% of the surface and effectively collects all types of dirt on any surface.
If you want a multifunction robot, capable of vacuuming and mopping, to obtain a more complete cleaning; if you want a model capable of managing various maps to clean several floors or different houses; And if, furthermore, you prefer to opt for high quality and guarantee from one of the leading brands in the field of cleaning, the Karcher RCV 5 may be the device you have been waiting for.
Karcher RCV 5 VS Karcher RCV 3
Karcher has brought to the market two similar models, the one who stars in this analysis, and his "little brother", the Karcher RCV 3. The main differences between both models are:
Although it depends on the offers that may be available at any given time, the price difference between both models is significant, so it is up to each person to decide which one best suits them. You know, we analyze, you choose.
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