Review of the Polaris 0510 robot vacuum cleaner: nowhere cheaper

Devices for automated cleaning of residential and small household premises have become firmly established in the everyday life of modern people. The inexpensive robot vacuum cleaner Polaris 0510 is popular among consumers.The model is often found in the household appliances departments of various supermarkets.

The device has limited functionality, so before purchasing it is necessary to understand the range of tasks it can solve.

A review of the technical parameters, capabilities, operation and maintenance features of Polaris 0510 will help you make a decision about purchasing a home assistant.

Main characteristics of the vacuum cleaner

Before purchasing a robot vacuum cleaner, you must carefully study the data on the main characteristics presented in the device passport. It is also worth asking the opinions of consumers who have experienced its performance.

Many technical parameters are standardized and are required to be published in the official description of the product. They will give a lot of information about the device that the future owner will use.

Technical parameters and equipment

Polaris 0510, assembled in China, is positioned as a device in the lowest price segment. It has a minimal set of functions and is made of cheap materials.

Polaris 0510 has a characteristic round, flattened shape and smaller than average dimensions, which determines the small volume of the dust collector

The robot's only color scheme - a black body with silver inserts - can be considered neutral, as it fits well into almost any interior.

The technical parameters of Polaris 0510 are practically the minimum acceptable for robotic devices intended for household cleaning. But it copes well with dust and hair from short-haired animals.

The robot's package includes everything you need to start working immediately after purchase, but does not contain a single spare part.

If it is possible to purchase additional elements in the same store, then it is better to buy the following parts:

1. Dust container filter (dust collector). It may be damaged by the consumer during cleaning, or become clogged with difficult-to-remove components such as asbestos chips or copier toner.
2. Set of dry cleaning brushes. They are of an original design, and with intensive use they tend to wear out, which reduces their ability to sweep debris under the suction hole.

There is no need to purchase a spare battery, since when Ni-MH batteries are stored for a long time, they lose their performance characteristics (capacity and charge holding time).

Advertising review of the robot from the manufacturer with an example of work:

Power supply for the unit

The Polaris 0510 vacuum cleaner is powered by a standard nickel-metal hydride battery with a capacity of 1000 mAh and an output voltage of 14.4 V.

Considering the insignificant overall consumption of the device, it is not advisable to install a more powerful battery, and the use of a lithium-ion version would lead to an increase in the cost of the device.

The characteristics of the electrical part of the Polaris 0510 vacuum cleaner are standard for devices in the lower price range. There is an indication of power on and charge level

The charger also has common output parameters: voltage 19 V, current 600 mA. The standard format allows you to purchase elements with similar characteristics, which simplifies the procedure for replacing them.

The manufacturer's requirement to use only original parts is based solely on commercial considerations.

It is necessary to charge any Ni-MH battery for the first time as long as possible so that its actual capacity matches the declared one. In this case it will take 10-12 hours. The following charging cycles, according to the manufacturer, will last about 5 hours.

Power is connected to the Polaris 0510 vacuum cleaner directly; there is no parking (charging) base. You should pay attention to the length of the wire so that it is enough to reach the nearest outlet

This type of battery should also be discharged as much as possible before charging. Otherwise, their capacity will quickly decrease.

The manufacturer defines the guaranteed autonomous operating time within 45-55 minutes, and the instructions recommend using two operating intervals of 20-25 minutes each with breaks between them.

In case of prolonged inactivity, it is necessary to charge and discharge the battery once every three months. It must be stored in a discharged state.

Cleaning modes and control features

In total, the manufacturer positions three modes of operation of the Polaris PVCR 0510 robot: along a spiral path, along walls or solid areas of furniture, and “chaotic” dry cleaning. This robot does not have wet cleaning capabilities.

Many users note that this statement is difficult to verify, since there is no possibility for a person to choose how the vacuum cleaner will operate.

The electronics of the device, after analyzing the geometry of the room, automatically determines the optimal movement model.

The lack of manual control from the remote control and the ability to select the operating mode of the vacuum cleaner makes cleaning in places with complex room geometry somewhat difficult

The vacuum cleaner is turned on by pressing a button on the body. There is no remote control. The robot navigates in space using infrared radiation.

For trouble-free operation of IR sensors, they must be periodically wiped off dust with a soft cloth. During this procedure, it is necessary to avoid physical pressure on the sensors.

The brushes for sweeping dry debris on the Polaris 0510 periodically wear out, so it is better to purchase a spare set in advance. When purchasing them, you must take into account that they are asymmetrical: there is a right and a left

Unlike the charger and battery, it is not recommended to purchase brushes made by another company, especially if the lengths do not match.

This manufacturer has equally worthy robotic vacuum cleaners for the home; the rating of the best of them is presented in this material.

Positive and negative aspects of the unit

Since this vacuum cleaner model is in the lower price segment, you should not expect many functions, high power, increased comfort or exclusive design solutions from it.

However, the Polaris 0510 has some positive qualities compared to competing models. There are also shortcomings that could be circumvented even with such a low built-in cost.

Advantages of this model

Low cost is the most obvious advantage of the Polaris 0510 vacuum cleaner. Now it can be purchased without discounts for 5.5 thousand rubles, which is practically the lowest price for equipment of this level.

Slightly less expensive (4.5 - 5 thousand rubles) competitor Kitfort KT-511 has significantly worse performance in terms of battery life and noise level.

The strict colors of the vacuum cleaner add solidity to it. The black and silver color scheme goes well with different interiors, which distinguishes it favorably, for example, from the competing HalzBot Jet Compact model in parrot yellow color

Non-specialized chain supermarkets such as Lenta periodically offer discounts on robotic vacuum cleaners, so the Polaris PVCR 0510 could often be purchased for less than 4 thousand rubles.

Despite the low price, we must pay tribute to the good quality of the plastic and rubberized bumper. Unlike many cheap Chinese-made products, the vacuum cleaner is assembled not according to the principle “just so it doesn’t fall apart in the store.”

There are also no widespread complaints from users about poor-quality assembly of the case or obvious defects in parts.

Situations with long objects (hair, threads) wrapping around brushes or wheels jamming when a foreign object (coins, buttons) hit them are a common situation for all robots.

Another advantage of the model is its low height, which allows the vacuum cleaner to fit under cabinets and beds that have legs.

Robot vacuum cleaners do a good job of removing dust under these types of beds. The main thing is not to overload this space with various objects.

With a free space height of 8-10 cm, the dimensions of Polaris 0510 will allow the robot to penetrate there when many of its competitors cannot.

Disadvantages and problem areas

Due to its low power, Polaris 0510 is absolutely not suitable for cleaning high-pile carpets. Better suited for this purpose following models.

Problems also arise when trying to suck up dense substances such as dirt, coarse sand or small lumps of dried clay.

For such a low-power device, this vacuum cleaner model produces significant noise. Therefore, it is difficult to use Polaris 0510 in a house with small children - the hum from the operation of the device, as well as the sound indication, will not allow the child to sleep peacefully.

The behavior of a vacuum cleaner in complex room geometry or in the presence of many obstacles is quite unpredictable. He may miss areas with debris or get lost in them

Problems often arise when trying to climb onto thick carpet or cross wires lying on the floor.

A small dust collector rarely makes it possible to leave a working robot in a room more than 20 m², since the volume quickly becomes clogged and has to be cleaned manually.

If there is average dust contamination or if there are pets, it takes 10-15 minutes to empty the container each time.

The vacuum cleaner does not have an indication that the dust container is full. The fact that it needs to be emptied is indicated by increased noise from the operation of the device. The procedure for removing and installing the container is simple

This model does not have a parking base, where the robot should automatically return. Therefore, it stops where it is turned off or where the battery is completely discharged.

The latter sometimes causes inconvenience, especially if the vacuum cleaner sits under a closet or bed and you have to look for it and get it out.

When the Polaris 0510 gets stuck, the automatic shutdown only works if the robot's movement is blocked and the wheels cannot turn.

If the vacuum cleaner has lifted up the edge of the carpet and cannot move, but the wheels are hanging in the air and can rotate, then it will not turn off until the battery is completely discharged.

Competing models of robotic vacuum cleaners

To obtain a detailed picture and a detailed assessment of the model under consideration, let’s compare it with automatic cleaners, similarly designed for dry cleaning. To “expand the topic” more fully, we will analyze options from different price segments. This will make it clearer how an expensive product differs from a budget product.

Competitor #1 – Clever & Clean 004 M-Series

The simplest and cheapest representative of our selection can work for 50 minutes without recharging. After which it will need to be manually put on charge. The duration of the period of receiving a fresh portion of energy is 4 hours.

Clever & Clean 004 M-Series will not pamper its owners with any special technical bells and whistles. But its design contains a minimum of sensitive components that can quickly fail.

At the buyer's request, the product is supplemented with a panel that allows wet treatment of floors.

Competitor #2 - iRobot Roomba 676

A vacuum cleaner in the mid-price category is a more complex and technically advanced unit. With a charged battery, it can clean continuously for an hour. When the charge is depleted, the robot independently returns to the parking station and sets itself up to receive a new energy dose.

The robot is designed to clean rooms within 70 square meters. m, dust collector capacity – 0.6 l. The model is equipped with the iAdapt Navigation navigation system - a set of infrared sensors allows the unit to build a map of the room and also recognize obstacles. The robot identifies the most contaminated areas and performs more thorough cleaning in these areas.

Additional functionality of the device: filtration of exhaust air, anti-confusion system, Spot and Clean operating modes. It is possible to program work for a week, as well as control via a smartphone and connect to the smart home system.

Competitor #3 - Samsung VR20M7070WD

The most expensive of the items under consideration, the robot performs cleaning in four different modes. Can focus on one area for a thorough clean or quickly treat a larger area. With a charged battery, the model operates for up to 1 hour. When the battery is discharged, it returns to the station to receive energy. It takes only an hour and a half to charge.

Samsung VR20M7070WD is equipped with optical sensors that warn of obstacles and dangers along the way, and is equipped with a soft bumper. The dust container volume is only 0.3 liters.

The automatic cleaner is controlled by buttons located on the lid and a remote control. To make it easier to read information about the operation of the device, the display is backlit.

Conclusions and best offers on the market

The Polaris 0510 vacuum cleaner is a good and reliable unit for its price. When purchasing it, you should know its functionality, and not make impossible demands on this robot model in advance. If you follow simple operating rules, the device will remain operational for a long time and perform its assigned tasks efficiently.

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