NEATO D4 REVIEW MANUAL
NEATO D4 REVIEW PLUS

While the D4 misses out on those side-sweeping brushes, you’ll find plenty of additional technology packed into the robot. The brush is held in place by a plastic guard, which snaps into the underside of the chassis, making replacement easy.

NEATO D4 REVIEW MANUAL

Manual controls are limited to a physical button to start the robot (a selection of cleaning modes are available from a smartphone controller app), while two indicators keep you informed of battery and operating status.įlip the robot over and you’ll find two sturdy, spring-loaded, rubberized wheels and the impressively wide spiral brush. If allergies are a concern, Neato’s HEPA-style filters are compatible with the D4, so you can upgrade.Ĭompared to other cleaners, the D4’s features are solid rather than spectacular.

Owners should change filters every two months, and Neato provides a spare in the box for your first changeover. According to Neato, this “high performance’” filter is able to capture dust particles as small as 0.3 microns, but it’s not the ultra performance HEPA-style filter you’ll find equipped on the D6 and D7 models.

Lift up the center panel and you can pull out the D4’s dustbin, with a neatly-integrated dust filter that prevents debris from escaping back on to your floor. Some competitors choose to rubberize this bumper for protection from bumps, although Neato’s designers have opted for a textured, plastic finish, which may scuff over time. The cleaner retains the ‘D’ shape chassis that encourages Neato to boast improved edge and corner cleaning, although without side-spinning brushes, the 11-inch front ‘combo’ brush (comprised of plastic fins and bristles) and vacuum have their work cut out to deliver.Īs with all Neato models, the front face of the robot is equipped with a safety bumper that detects physical collisions. A subtly-patterned top surrounding the robot’s laser sensor adds interest (smudges and fingerprints, too) to an otherwise dull design. Visually, the D4 looks similar to its pricier brethren, but lacks some of the more stylish finishes available higher up the range. A close comparison with other models shows a downgraded filter, cleaning brush and battery, delivering a quoted 75 minutes per charge (compared to 120 minutes on the D6 and D7). App control and support for Google Home, Amazon Alexa and even Apple Watch provide convenience, but the D4 misses out on luxuries like multi-floor mapping and zone cleaning, and surprisingly lacks the side-sweeping brushes you’ll find on all but the cheapest competitors.įeature highlights like No-Go Lines (virtual barriers which prevent the robot from travelling into specified areas), spot cleaning, and a high-performance Turbo mode boost ease of use and performance, but Neato cuts the corners on consumables.

NEATO D4 REVIEW PLUS

Packing a 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi connection plus laser-guided mapping and navigation, the Botvac D4 Connected may be accurately named, but compared to other Neato cleaners, its features are solid rather than spectacular. So, the Botvac D4 – competent contender, or a mid-range miss? Let’s find out. But it retains a chunky price tag that puts it at risk of being overshadowed by plucky discount performers like the Ecovacs Deebot 601 and Deebot 901. While it can’t deliver all of the features that impressed in our reviews of the Botvac D6 and range-topping D7 cleaners, it’s certainly a step up from the entry-level D3.

Good suction but poor edge and corner cleaningĪt $499, Neato’s Botvac D4 Connected drops neatly in the middle of the pack.

Fast, accurate mapping but noisy operation.

Neato d4 review