Overview
- Tests this week show a clear tech pivot: devices now use extendable side arms, outwards‑reaching mops and rotating wiper rollers that circulate fresh water and pump away dirty water for deeper stain removal.
- MOVA and Dreame have split their lineups to serve different needs, with MOVA launching a roller-focused Z70 and a long-reach V70 and Dreame offering big‑reach models like the X60 for corner access and heavy soils.
- Durability and maintenance remain weak links because station pumps and mechanical wash systems often fail first and batteries typically lose capacity after two to four years, while typical device lifespans are three to six years.
- Prime Deal Days produced steep, time‑limited price drops that created rare buying windows; DJI ROMO 2 fell from €1,299 to about €1,059 within a month and several models saw large discounts during the Oct. 6–7 promotions.
- A non‑mechanical risk persists: past cloud shutdowns by Vorwerk/Neato show manufacturers can turn off app, maps and updates, effectively crippling otherwise working robots and raising long‑term ownership uncertainty.