Within high-end robot vacuum cleaners we can find a wide variety of effective models loaded with features, but some also stand out for their spectacular design, as is the case of the Zaco A10.
Zaco A10 | |
Navigation technology | Laser |
Autonomy (min) | 120 |
Noise (decibels) | <72 |
Diameter (cm) | 33,0 |
Height (cm) | 9,5 |
Programmable | Yes |
High efficiency filter | Yes |
Dry/wet deposits (ml.) | 450 / 300 |
Power levels | Variable |
Suction power (Pa) | 2.000 |
Scrub | Yes |
Assessment | 98 |
La Zaco brand It has been on the market for many years, although you may have seen it before under another name, ILIFE. Ilife is one of the main Chinese brands, which has achieved a notable sales success, with robots like the simple and affordable A4s, the multifunction V7s Pro or the advanced A9s, with camera navigation.
Now the brand, which distributes its products for Europe from its headquarters in Gelsenkirchen (Germany), offers them under the Zaco banner. A new commercial name that gives a renewed boost to its products, which is reflected in this Zaco A10, a robot loaded with technology and design, which has won a prestigious international design award such as the Reddot Design Award.
Do you want to know more details about this attractive machine? We tell you about them below in our in-depth review.
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Zaco A10: our assessment
The Zaco A10 has obtained a rating of 98 points out of 100. It is a new generation robot vacuum cleaner, with a spectacular design that has allowed it to win the international Reddot Design Award, its beautiful appearance in steel gray (Iron Grey) with the truncated laser turret, which gives it a very distinctive appearance, and the inclusion of various technologies for better cleaning.
Has laser based navigation and multiple sensors of various types, notable suction power and aspects such as new dust container design, advanced scrubbing technology or the possibility of regulating the speed of the side brush distinguish it from the competition, achieving high efficiency in all types of situations.
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Start up
The Zaco A10 comes partially charged, but It is advisable to fully charge your battery before putting it to work for the first time..
The time for a full charge is between four and six hours, and its 2.900 mAh lithium battery provides you with a autonomy of up to 120 minutes, enough to clean a medium-sized home.
It is recommended to place the charging base in a clear place, leaving – as an orientation – one meter free to the sides and forward; However, this is not strictly necessary, since the Zaco A10 moves with high precision, thanks to its multiple sensors.
Once loaded, we can implement it in multiple ways: using the button on the top, through voice commands (compatible with Alexa and Google Home), through the remote control or through the app, the application being the best way to take full advantage of its advanced functions.
Installing the app
The app is called ZACO home, and is available for iOS and Android. Once an account is installed and created, if you do not have one, it will guide us step by step through the process, in a simple and intuitive way.
During this first installation and configuration process, It is advisable to place both the robot and the mobile phone near the router, to promote connectivity.
Once the connection to the app is configured, You can operate your robot whenever you want and wherever you are, which provides you with great comfort and versatility. You can start it from work, the street, a cafeteria... and so when you get home you will always have it clean (of course, you can also program it if you wish).
To access some advanced features, you need to have a saved house plan, so the first thing we will do is map the home (the Zaco A10 can save up to 3 maps, being very useful for homes with several floors, or for cleaning different houses).
For that, We set the robot to clean in automatic mode, starting the cleaning from the charging base, and leaving the doors open so that it can access all the rooms.; When it finishes, it will ask us to save the map and from there, we can access functions such as cleaning by zones or rooms, or creating restricted areas.
Operation of the Zaco A10
The Zaco A10 is a high-end robot, with laser-based navigation, and It combines notable suction power with the design of its brushes, tank and filter to achieve high performance on all types of surfaces.
Smart navigation
This robot has a large number of sensors, among which the 360º laser sensor stands out, which provides you with high precision in your movements, mapping up to 100% of the home with great accuracy and allowing you to move fluidly and efficiently.
The LDS laser sensor has several meters of range, providing a predictive navigation, since the robot anticipates obstacles before reaching them, and allows you to move in dark conditions, unlike models with camera-based systems.
In addition to the laser sensor, the Zaco A10 has multitude of sensors: anti-shock, anti-fall, gyroscope, infrared, accelerometer, etc., which allow you to act with greater precision, avoiding crashes and falls, interacting appropriately with the environment and moving well in complex situations.
In this way, the Zaco A10 moves very fast, moving in large straight lines with great fluidity and finishing cleaning in less time, reaching a cleaning speed of 1 m2 per minute or even more.
In addition to advanced functions (such as cleaning by room or creating restricted areas), the Zaco A10 has four cleaning modes:
Power
The Zaco A10 has a Nidec digital motor, of Japanese origin, which rotates at high revolutions to effectively capture all types of dirt, dust, hair, crumbs, sand, cereals and other coarser particles.
The Zaco A10 reaches 2.000 Pascals of suction power, a notable figure that places it at the level of some best-sellers (such as the Roborock S5 Max, for example), and allows you to do a good job on both hard floors and carpets.
Su sliding suction control It allows you to adapt the power to the needs of the moment, optimizing cleaning, noise level and battery life.
The power of the Zaco A10, although notable, is below other new generation models, such as the Dream D9 (3.000 Pa) or the Midea M7 (4.000 Pa). However, the protagonist of this review combines this suction capacity with new features of the brushes and the filtering system, to achieve high absorption and a magnificent cleaning result.
Brushes
One of the aspects that the brand has especially worked on is in the brushes section:
First, You can configure the rotation speed of the side brushes —between 100 and 240 revolutions per minute— to adapt it to the level and type of dirt (for example, for hard grains, it may be advisable to reduce it, so as not to push them too hard).
The side brushes are placed by pressure, each one on its corresponding side; They are differentiated by color: blue, for the right side (right) and yellow, for the left (left).
Zaco A10 below
In addition, includes two central brushes:
Zaco A10 central brushes
Deposit and filtering
Another notable feature of the Zaco A10 is the tank and filter system, an aspect in which it also differentiates itself from the competition.
The dust container has a large capacity, 450 milliliters, and Its cellular design prevents the filter from clogging and blocking, so there are no suction losses.
Cellular Design Tank
The conical cylinders act as in a classic cyclonic system (common in stick vacuum cleaners, for example), separating the solid particles, which settle and fall downwards, making a good part of the filtering system, and maintaining the absorption capacity.
3-layer filtration system
The high efficiency filter also has a specific design, different from the usual, which allows microparticles to be effectively trapped while allowing air to circulate, achieving a cleaner environment and helping to keep the robot's performance constant.
High efficiency filter
Scrub
The Zaco A10 has a innovative scrubbing module, which allows you to achieve a better result when it comes to eliminating some stains, thanks to:
La definition of carpet areas in the app It allows the robot to automatically increase power when vacuuming those areas, and not go over them when using mopping mode.
Maximum comfort and versatility thanks to the app
The Zaco A10 has a remote control, for those situations in which a Wi-Fi connection is not available or for people who are not so fond of technology. However, the use of the application allows a great convenience and access to a wide variety of information and advanced functions, among other:
Advantages of the ZACO A10
Power
Its Nidec digital motor rotates at high revolutions to provide a high absorption capacity, which allows it to perform a great work on all types of surfaces.
Smart navigation
The Zaco A10 has a complete set of sensors, in which its 360º laser sensor stands out, which provides you predictive, orderly, fluid and efficient navigation.
Brush adjustment
In addition to being able to adjust the power level, the Zaco A10 introduces as a novelty the brush speed regulation, to fully adapt to the circumstances.
great for pets
Remarkable suction power, the large capacity tank, a magnificent filtering system and its anti-tangle brush make it very interesting for homes with animals.
Handle it however you want
This robot can be operated in multiple ways.: with the button on the top, through voice commands, using the remote control or through an app on your mobile.
Define the cleaning to your liking
With the Zaco A10 you will be able to decide exactly what you want to clean and what not: the entire house, specific areas or rooms, specific cleaning, or establishing prohibited areas.
Professional scrubbing
This model includes various technologies to achieve the best result: mopping with vibrating platform, water dosing, microfiber mop of different density and a large tank.
Cellular dust container
The new design of the dust container is optimized to trap dust and avoid clogging, which together with its special filter allows maintain constant absorption, without suction losses.
Opinions about the Zaco A10
I give it 5 stars because I can't give it 20... It is a highly recommended robot, You can manage it through the app, which allows you to map up to 3 floors, clean a specific area, monitor in real time, establish prohibited areas, regulate the suction power or modify the speed of the side brushes. It is also compatible with Alexa and Google Home and you can control it with a remote control, in an analog way. I liked that it is suitable for allergy sufferers, thanks to its triple filtering that captures even the finest dust, and the tank is very large. I am delighted, I couldn't be happier, I even like the scrubbing, because it has a vibration that is transmitted to the mop and eliminates dirt.
Virtual barriers
I previously had a Roomba, but this model has exceeded all my expectations. It is silent and very simple and intuitive to use. It sucks very well, leaving both hard floors and carpets dust-free. It runs very fine, it moves very well, without bumps. Emptying the tank is very simple and the construction quality is magnificent. Fantastic to live more relaxed.
I was pleasantly surprised. It comes well equipped, with many spare parts and instructions in Spanish (something that some do not come with). It makes little noise but has great suction power. Maintenance is easy to do and is conveniently managed from an app; It also integrates with Alexa and can be controlled from a remote control. The robot speaks, and from the app you can configure the language. I recommend it, it's amazing.
This is my fourth robot vacuum cleaner, so I already have some experience. The Zaco A10 has a lot of power, so much so that I normally only put it at 50%. The tank is spacious and easy to empty. The laser navigation is premium, much better than any other I've had, it really looks like a smart robot, not like others. Thanks to it, it maps the home and I can decide to clean only the kitchen, for example. The mop works very well, the mop vibrates and scrubs the surface to remove stains. It comes with many spare mops, it almost seems excessive to me... It is a great robot vacuum cleaner, with everything you need and the price is reasonable for what it offers. I definitely recommend the Zaco A10.
Why buy a Zaco A10
If you are looking for a high-end robot vacuum cleaner, with intelligent laser-based navigation and high suction power, to clean your home effectively and efficiently.
If you want the maximum comfort and versatility when handling it, via app, voice commands or remote control; if you need maximum cleanliness and hygiene, with the configurable speed side brushes, its cellular tank with triple filtering system or its anti-tangle brush, ideal for homes with pets; And, if you also want all this for a reasonable price, the Zaco A10 may be the robot you were waiting for.
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