Robot vacuum cleaners have become an essential device in millions of homes, due to the convenience they provide when it comes to keeping them clean, and if you are looking for a high-end machine, with high performance in all aspects and that automates the entire cleaning process, the Ultenic MC1 may be of interest to you.
Ultenic MC1 | |
Navigation technology | Laser |
Autonomy (min) | 180 |
Noise (decibels) | 62 |
Diameter (cm) | 35,4 |
Height (cm) | 9,85 |
Programmable | Yes |
High efficiency filter | Yes |
Bag capacity | 3 liters / 2 months |
Power levels | 4 |
Suction power (Pa) | 5.000 |
Scrub | Yes (swivel) |
Assessment | 99 |
La Ultenic brand It is one of the most active and appreciated by users in the field of home equipment. It stands out especially in the field of cleaning, with various models among the best sellers both in the segment of stick vacuum cleaners and in that of robot vacuum cleaners.
The success of robotic vacuum cleaners such as the powerful mid-range D5s Pro or the T10 laser model has motivated the brand to continue innovating, offering increasingly more performance models, like the precious TS1 and the powerful and balanced T10 Pro, which is now joined by this MC1, its new top of the range that places cleanliness and user comfort at levels unthinkable until recently.
Next we tell you all the details about this formidable machine, in our in-depth review.
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Ultenic MC1: our assessment
The Ultenic MC1 has obtained a rating of 99 points out of 100. It is a new generation robot vacuum cleaner, with a beautiful design in gray tones and high construction quality.
Combines smart navigation laser-based with a great suction power, outstanding scrubbing system and the comfort that comes with its automatic self-cleaning and self-drying station, forming a set that provides efficiency and comfort, at a reasonable price compared to its qualities, so the price-performance ratio is good.
Box contents
Start up
The device and its various components They come well protected and packaged. We proceed to remove them, freeing them from stickers and packaging protections, and look for an appropriate place for the charging base.
As is usual with this type of device, the Ultenic MC1 comes partially charged, but It is advisable to fully charge the battery before putting it to work. on primera time.
The cleaning tray is assembled on the charging base and placed in a place with good Wi-Fi coverage and preferably clear, leaving 0,6 meters/2 feet on each side, and 1,5 meters/5 feet in front, as a guideline.
The base is connected to the power and the robot is placed in the appropriate position, with the back attached to the base, so that the load terminals come into contact with the latter.
The time for a full charge is 4 hours, and its large 5.200 mAh lithium battery provides you with enormous autonomy of up to 180 minutes, enough to clean between 150 and 180 m2 with a load; It also has charge and continue, so that if it does not finish, it returns to the base to charge and then resumes cleaning where it left off, to finish it.
The Ultenic MC1 can be controlled using the buttons on the top, through voice commands (compatible with Alexa, Google Assistant and Siri) and through an app, the application being the best way to take full advantage of its advanced functions.
Installing the app
The app is called Ultenic and is available for free for iOS and Android. We proceed to install it and create an account if we do not have one (we will need an email). We click + to add a device and choose this model.
As usual, It will ask us to press the power button and the home button simultaneously for a few seconds., to reset the robot's Wi-Fi, and we must select this Wi-Fi in the mobile settings, which will have a name similar to "Ultenic-MC1-XXXX".
Once the robot is connected, you can operate it whenever you want and wherever you are, obtaining great versatility; You can put it to work from work, the street, a cafeteria... and so when you get home you will always find it clean (of course, you can also schedule it if you wish).
To access some advanced functions it is necessary to have a saved plan of the home, so The first thing we will do is map the home, starting this work with the robot in the charging base, and leaving the doors open for it to access the rooms.
When finished, we can save the map and edit it so that it accurately reflects the distribution of our home; the Ultenic MC1 can save multiple maps, so it is compatible with duplexes and other homes with several floors, or also for cleaning different houses.
Operation of the Ultenic MC1
The Ultenic MC1 is a high-end robot, with high performance in all facets, ideal for those looking for a quality device, effective and providing a high degree of comfort both in its use and in maintenance.
Automatic self-emptying, washing and drying station
We begin the analysis in detail with the most special feature of this top-of-the-range model, the charging station that automates the cleaning and maintenance process.
The station has a body divided into three parts:
Ultenic MC1 scrubbing
This system provides a extraordinary comfort to the user, since the robot:
The capacity of the bags and the compaction of the dirt produced in them allows them to achieve a long duration, about 60 days (logically, this varies depending on the specific conditions of each home).
The base includes a series of buttons with the most necessary functions: start/pause, return to base, clean and scrub or empty the tank.
Also added is a sample of cleaning solution, which added to water provides a better result when scrubbing, as well as a light and pleasant fragrance.
Smart navigation
The Ultenic MC1 is equipped with various sensors to achieve adequate interaction with its environment. In addition to the usual anti-shock and anti-fall or the carpet detection sensor, the LIDAR laser sensor stands out (the turret that protrudes from its main body).
The laser is the most precise system there is, and that is why it is used in areas such as engineering, medicine or aeronautics, and allows you map the home with great accuracy, moving with precision, creating optimal routes to move and avoiding obstacles.
Having several meters of range, the laser provides a predictive navigation (since it anticipates walls and obstacles before reaching them, so as not to collide) and in dark conditions, unlike some models with camera-based navigation.
Laser sensor detail
Suction power
Another of the outstanding characteristics of the protagonist of this analysis is his absorption capacity, thanks to which he makes a sensational work on any surface and circumstance.
The Ultenic MC1 reaches a power of 5.000 Pascals, a figure that places it above models like the Xiaomi X10+ and on a similar level to machines like the Roborock S7 Pro Ultra (5.100 Pa) or the Dream L10s Ultra, with a significantly higher price.
As usual, We have several power levels, to choose the most appropriate depending on the circumstances of each moment. and thus optimize the cleaning result, as well as the battery life and the noise level.
The Ultenic MC1 includes carpet detection, so we don't have to worry in this regard, since the robot itself increases power automatically when it is placed on a carpet, obtaining optimal results on any surface, with total comfort for the user.
In addition, is capable of overcoming obstacles up to 1,8 centimeters (0,7 in), so you have no problems with transitions between rooms or with carpets of a certain thickness.
Brushes
Like other high-end models, the Ultenic MC1 has a single side brush, since thanks to its intelligent navigation system, it always knows where it is, where it has passed and where it has not, and how it is oriented, so it does not need two brushes like other less sophisticated robots.
For its part, The central brush is a multifunction roller, which does a good job on both hard floors and rugs and carpets., capturing dust and fine dust, and helping to remove dirt hidden between the fibers.
Tank and filter
The robot has an internal tank, which is accessed by opening the lid, with a Enough capacity to completely clean a medium or large-sized home (In this case, the size of the internal tank is not very important, as it has automatic emptying).
As usual, the device It has a high efficiency HEPA filter in the tank, to retain dirt inside it, avoiding secondary pollution and contributing to a cleaner environment.
Professional scrubbing
Another outstanding quality of the protagonist of this analysis is its scrubbing system., which allows it to achieve better results in this section than other models.
Although the robot washes and dries the mops after each cleaning, you can also wash them, by hand or by machine, for a deeper clean; Afterwards, it is recommended to let them dry before putting them back on.
The app, full of advantages
The application allows you to "extract all the juice" from this robot, accessing a wide variety of information and functionalities, As:
Custom cleaning schedule
Advantages of the Ultenic MC1
Multifunction automatic base
The automatic station increases the effectiveness of cleaning, hygiene and especially user comfort, both in daily use and in maintenance of the robot.
Absorption capacity
The Ultenic MC1 reaches an outstanding suction power, 5.000 Pa, which allows it Effectively capture dust, hair, crumbs, sand, grain, dirt and other heavier particles.
Professional scrubbing
This device has one of the most advanced scrubbing systems in the segment, with two mops that exert pressure on the floor and spin at 160 rpm to help remove stains.
Smart navigation
El flagship by Ultenic includes intelligent navigation based on an improved laser sensor compared to previous generations, to achieve even greater effectiveness and precision in their movements.
Autonomy
Its large 5.200 mAh lithium battery and optimized power management give you up to 3 hours of autonomy, and also has charging and continuation, making it a robot suitable for large homes.
For homes "with a lot of life"
This model offers smart navigation a huge power, a good filtered out, A fantastic rotary scrubbing and the comfort of your automatic base, being ideal for homes with pets and/or small children.
Why buy an Ultenic MC1
If you are looking for the convenience that a robotic vacuum cleaner provides when it comes to keeping your home clean, and you want a high-performance model, with great absorption power, intelligent laser-based navigation and an advanced scrubbing system of rotary mops.
If you want the maximum comfort in use and maintenance, thanks to the automated system for emptying dirt, washing and drying the mops. If there are allergic people, pets and/or small children in your home, and you want to keep it clean in the most bearable way.
And if, furthermore, you prefer to opt for a robot belonging to one of the most appreciated brands in the segment, with a beautiful design and high construction quality, the Ultenic MC1 may be the model you have been waiting for.
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