|
VACUUM
COMPARISONS
|
The Other
Competition |
The Other
Competition |
Electrolux
EL520A Trilobite |
Friendly
RV400 |
CleanMate
365 |
| Type
of cleaning performed |
Wet/Dry
mop floor cleaning |
Vacuum
w/carpet brush |
Vacuum
w/carpet brush |
Vacuum
w/carpet brush |
Vacuum
w/carpet Brush |
| Self-Charging? |
No,
must be plugged in |
Yes,
returns to base |
Yes,
returns to base |
No,
must be plugged in |
No,
must be plugged in. |
| Self-Emptying? |
No |
Yes,
emptied by base, base has bag that requires changing. |
No |
No |
No |
| Stair
avoidance sensors? |
No
(Orazio+, yes) |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Navigation
(how it senses obstacles) |
Bump/Contact |
Bump/Contact |
Sonar
& Bump |
Sonar
& Bump |
Bump
/ Contact |
| Floor
type capability |
Hardwood,
tile, marble, linoleum, hard surfaces |
All
types |
All
types |
All
types |
All
Types |
| Cleaning
programs |
Constant
type |
Normal,
Spot, Very dirty & Extensively dirty |
Normal,
Quick & Spot |
Spot,
Quick & Max |
Offers
5 different navigational programs |
| Programming
Capability |
0-3
hours |
Will
clean for 3,6 or 9 hours or continuous (charges during) |
Programmable
start time |
Delayed
start, up to 12 hours |
Can
program for up to 8o minutes in 10 minute intervals |
| Size |
8H
X 20 X 14 28.6 lbs. |
4H
X 11.5 X 11.5 4.4 lbs. |
5.125H
X 14 X 14 11 lbs. |
17H
X 13 diameter 23
lbs. |
3.54H
X 14.1 Diameter 6 lbs. |
| Comments |
Has
on-board reservoir for cleaning fluid, has vacuum, but is
not always active |
Auto
empty, auto charge and low height are very advantageous |
Auto
charging, sonar detection and low height |
Good
for deep cleaning, but too large to go under chairs and other
furniture. |
Good
for short pile carpet or hard surface flooring. Has place
to add fragrance, disinfects with UV light, remote control
snaps into top of unit. |
