SwitchBot’s K10+ vacuum is equipped with 2500Pa suction, which is the same vacuuming force you’ll find many larger, budget-friendly robot vacuums equipped with. The K10+ had no issue picking up dust, cat litter, fur, and food crumbs on hard floors, thin rugs, or the textured, medium-pile carpet that’s frequently found in apartments.
It didn’t pick up every last bit of dirt and debris off the floor, but most robot vacuums can’t. Any noticeable particles on the floor were picked up, and rugs and carpets were left visibly fluffier after the K10+ finished cleaning. Plus, because of its small size, it was able to reach parts of the apartment that the resident vacuum — an Ecovacs Deebot T20 Omni — couldn’t. The K10+ navigated swiftly under an office chair and a couch, between bike tires, and into narrow spaces beside a toilet.
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When it comes to getting around obstacles, the K10+ did a decent job. In the app, SwitchBot recommends that you pick up any cables or other obvious hazards for the vacuum before cleaning, and this is a pretty standard recommendation for most robot vacuums. They’re smart, but not that smart yet.
During a cleaning scenario with a pair of shoes and a small plate of cat food in the middle of the floor, the K10+ went around the shoes, moving them only slightly in the process, but pushed the plate around whenever they crossed paths. If the item on the floor is heavy enough, SwitchBot’s K10+ will go around it, but you’ll definitely want to pick up items that are thin and/or light before sending them out to vacuum.
