TechRadar Verdict
The Proscenic Floobot X1 is a good-value self-emptying vacuum with a decent runtime between charges.
We really liked the smooth operation, the consistent mopping, and the option to apply spot scrubbing.
The consumables cost for replacement dustbags is pricey, and the app had some setup gotchas.
However, in the context of the price which is very affordable this is still a good buy.
In fact, we’d consider it one of thebest budget robot vacuumsaround.
Read on for my full Proscenic Floobot X1 review.
What about the rest of the range?
There’s only one Floobot, but Proscenic makes quite a few budget-friendly robot vacuums.
For example, the850Tis significantly cheaper than even the Floobot X1.
The bundled remote control delivers on this, with dedicated buttons for auto cleaning and mopping.
The package includes a charging station-cum-dustbin with a straightforward clip-together base plus spare consumables and brushes.
The Floobot X1s lights then turn green and flash to show that its charging.
Once charged, the light turns a solid green.
A Pascal rating of 2,500 to 3000 is fairly standard for vacuum cleaner suction.
while the sonic mop has three soak options and can scrub up to 3000 times a minute.
Another consumable cost is the mopping pads, two of which are provided in the box.
Having first vacuumed the area we wanted cleaning, I put the Floobot X1 into mopping mode.
This involved attaching its Velcro mopping pad and filling its water tank.
Mopping was efficient and gave the floor a noticeable sheen.
Slick stripes showed which bits had been mopped without being wet enough to slip up on.
The Wi-Fi icon should light up and the voice assistant announce that the Wi-Fi connection has been reset.
The long length of the open-plan landing suited the X1 better, efficiently vacuuming adjacent strips of carpet.
I also noted that it began to consistently sweep along the carpet edges.
This sensible approach to expelling chunks of detritus then leaves more space for smaller debris.
The Proscenic Floobot X1 will undoubtedly leave your home cleaner, neatly mopped and scrubbed.
A brief 86dB interruption more than compensates for trudging round your house vacuuming by hand, of course.
The app can be used to schedule particular days, times and rooms once youve partitioned off areas.
Theres a handy find option too, should your robot vacuum have got lost or stuck under the couch.
Should I buy the Proscenic Floobot X1?
There are better options out there.
The intuitive app offers intelligent mapping as well as easy adjustment of controls.
Read our fulliRobot Roomba i7 Plus review
First reviewed December 2023
