Chuwi ILIFE X5
The ILIFE X5 is a compact, but at the same time powerful vacuum robot that offers a wet mopping function in addition to the suction function. For this purpose, the vacuum robot is equipped with a standard dust container, but also with a water tank, which can be replaced within a few seconds. The maximum capacity of both containers is 300 ml each. With the same suction power as the previous models (550-850 Pa), the volume of the Chuwi ILIFE X5 has been reduced by 10 dB. According to the manufacturer, this is now a maximum of 40 dB, which makes this vacuum robot a comparatively quiet suction aid. The capacity of the battery is 2600 mAh. The operating time is around 90 minutes. The charging time is 5 hours.
Probably the biggest innovation compared to the previous models is the “Virtual Wall”. The scope of delivery includes an additional sensor unit to place. This acts like an artificial wall that the robot vacuum cleaner does not cross. This means that the room can be divided very well and the ILIFE X5 can be controlled even better. The suction profiles in this model also include automatic cleaning, edge cleaning, in which the vacuum robot orientates itself on the edges of the room, circular cleaning, in which the X5 cleans in snail-shell-like circles, and planned cleaning, in which a schedule can be set individually. To prevent collisions or falls during the cleaning process, the robot vacuum cleaner is equipped with several infrared LEDs, which are located both on the side of the housing and on the underside of the housing.
There is a small LCD display on the housing that shows the current cleaning mode. In addition, all cleaning modes can be activated directly via the capacitive buttons on the vacuum robot. An infrared remote control is also included in the scope of delivery. The X5 can also be steered in any direction using the control pad. There is also an automatic return to the charging station. Once the vacuum robot has completed its tour or the battery is weak, the Chuwi ILFE X5 automatically drives back to the charging station.
In current test reports, the ILIFE X5 compares to the models of the ILIFE V5 Row significantly better off. All the advantages of the V5er series were taken over in the X5 and even expanded. Only with carpet edges, the low-priced vacuum robot is doing something difficult. On the other hand, he copes well with obstacles. For those who do not want to spend several hundred Euros on a Roomba, the vacuum robots (and especially the X5) are probably the best alternative.
