S.Augrobots are the luxury object in the smart home, as the clever helpers can cost 400 euros or more. Aldi wants to change that and regularly lures people with smart cleaning aids at reasonable prices. The latest trick: On April 26, 2021, Aldi Nord’s MD 19900 will be a Medion vacuum cleaner for a mere 111 euros. The practice test.
The best robot vacuum cleaners
Per
Sucks very thoroughly
Good navigation
Detects obstacles and carpets
Good wiping function
Per
Sucks thoroughly
Good navigation
Reliably detects obstacles
HEPA filter for allergy sufferers
Cons
Quite loud when vacuuming
Wipes a little carelessly
Long loading times
Per
Very easy control via app
Hardly any particulate matter emissions
Good on carpet
Very thorough on hard floors
Continues cleaning after loading
Cons
Loud volume
High price
Per
Strong brush, high suction power
Camera with LED lighting
Robust chain drive
Cons
High price
Navigation not very smart
No side brushes for corners and edges
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The new Aldi vacuum cleaner can do that
What Medion puts in its vacuum robot for the small price can certainly be seen on paper. These are the most important functions and properties at a glance:
Intelligent navigation systemthat cleans lane by lane and uses various sensors to orient itself in space
Powered by rechargeable Lithium-ion batteries
Start and operation conveniently with the included remote control
Automatic return to Charging station
Running time: up to 90 minutes, Charging time about 4.5 hours
scope of delivery: Robot vacuum cleaner, charging station, power supply unit, side brushes (plus replacement), filter plus replacement, remote control including batteries, operating instructions
MD 19900 tried out: Quickly ready to go
With its low height, the 2 kilo device fits under many beds, sofas and chests of drawers. The robot vacuum cleaner can also be used on the first floor with confidence: a fall sensor prevents it from tumbling down the stairs to the ground floor. The smart vacuum cleaner cannot be started up and controlled via the app. Medion includes a remote control – and it starts at the push of a button. If you want, you can use it to create a cleaning plan and automatically send the vacuum cleaner on a cleaning tour around noon every day. Without an app, however, there is no virtual map with areas and room layout that the device uses for the next round. Remote access via WiFi or voice control via Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant is not an option.
During breaks in cleaning, the Aldi vacuum cleaner docks to the supplied charging station and charges there. The remote control starts cleaning – just press a button!