Product Review: iLife V58 RoboVacuum

I've been insterested in robovacuum since I saw the Xiaomi one over a year ago. Told myself will let the technology improve and then get one once it's a bit more mature 😉

So I finally decided to get one and though I've read great reviews about Xiaomi I decided to opt for more budget friendly brand for my first ever robovacuum. I looked up iLife in Lazada and got the V58 on flash sale for a little over Php6,500.

Order arrived in original box, no other packaging needed, I guess. It has the unit, the remote, a cleaning brush, manual, some replacement brush/sweeper and replacement filters. You had to buy a separate water case and mop attachment for the wet mopping feature which costs about Php700+ in Lazada. Not sure if they have a local distributor but replacement kits seems to be available online.

The manual wasn't too helpful. Just had the codes for problems. Flashing orange color is better than continous beeps 😉 I did check online videos at youtube and they helped me a lot in figuring out the model.

Tried it out and it's bit noisy but still a few decibels lower than my vacuum. Suction is good and found bigger pieces of trash inside. It does have the function to clean thw peripheral areas (along the walls) and another button so it won't fall off edges. I did leave my room's door open and one time the V58 got out and fell from my stairs (just 1 step down) so I *think* you gotta press it everytime.

Battery life is good. I have a pretty small home so I ran it in my room about 12sqm for half an hour (no heavy dusting here, just wanted to keep furballs away from under my bed. And then brought it down and ran it for another 40mins to hour in a 40sqm living/dining area.

I gotta say I always think my place is pretty clean but everytime I clean out the V58 the bin is always brimming. So I really appreciate all the sweeping and sucking it does.

Cleaning up the unit is quite easy albeit takes multiple steps. I normally just take out the bin, throw the contents in the trash can, take out the filter and then brushes as much dusts as I can for a minute. I turn the unit upside down, with my trusty screw driver I had to remove the sweeper so I can clean the hairs that got stuck there and there are always a lot, I do this once week at least cos I have long thick hair. Normally I'm done in 10 to 15mins then I use the unit again for the rest of the week. Of course, you need to do this more frequently if you will clean a larger and/or messier area.

I am planning on getting the wet mop feature soon once the Covid19 lockdown lets up. For now, pretty much happy with my robovacuum.

Price: 5/5
Packaging: 5/5
Accessories: 4/5

Disclaimer: Please note I am not in any way connected with this brand, the online store or the delivery partner of the store and I have not received any form of payment for this review. I am a regular consumer and bought these products and services for my own personal use.