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Amazon Basics RB1-EU review: 118 specs compared

Avg. price:~£110Max suction power:800 PaRuntime:80 minDustbin capacity:350 mLMax threshold height:?

Amazon Basics RB1-EU Review: Compare 118 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Robot Vacuums category and whether it is worth buying.

Amazon Basics RB1-EU
5.5/10

Overall score

Score
5.5/ 10
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What it is
An overall evaluation of the robot vacuum's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best robot vacuums on the market.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 92% of models
Score components

80%

5.0

Technical score

20%

7.9

User score

â–¼Worse than 92% of robot vacuums
6.9

Value for money

Value for money
6.9/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the robot vacuum's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a robot vacuum with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 86% of models
Score components

70%

5.5

Overall score

30%

9.9

Price

â–¼Worse than 86%
5.0

Technical score

Technical score
5.0/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of robot-vacuum performance across cleaning, navigation, mopping, battery life, filtration, brush design, smart features, and dimensions.
When it matters
When you want to compare robot vacuums based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 97% of models
Score components

30%

5.4

Cleaning

23%

5.0

Navigation

18%

3.9

Mopping

12%

4.1

Battery

10%

5.1

Smart Features

7%

7.2

Design

â–¼Worse than 97%
7.9

User score

User score
7.9/ 10
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What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the robot vacuum
When it matters
When you want to know how a robot vacuum handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 66% of models
Score components

70%

7.7

User ratings

30%

8.3

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
â–¼Worse than 66%
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Where to buy
    N/A~ £110
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Technical Specifications of robot vacuum Amazon Basics RB1-EU

Technical score
Technical score
5.0/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of robot-vacuum performance across cleaning, navigation, mopping, battery life, filtration, brush design, smart features, and dimensions.
When it matters
When you want to compare robot vacuums based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 97% of models
Score components:

30%

5.4

Cleaning

23%

5.0

Navigation

18%

3.9

Mopping

12%

4.1

Battery

10%

5.1

Smart Features

7%

7.2

Design

5.0
User score
User score
7.9/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the robot vacuum
When it matters
When you want to know how a robot vacuum handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 66% of models
Score components

70%

7.7

User ratings

30%

8.3

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
7.9
Popularity
Popularity
8.3/ 10
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What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the robot vacuum.
When it matters
When you prefer to purchase a product chosen and reviewed by many other consumers.
Score distribution
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â–² Better than 70% of models
Popularity:
Amazon Basics RB1-EU has a popularity index of 8.3, higher than that of 70.3% of robot vacuums and equal to that of 1% of robot vacuums.
8.3
Value for money
Value for money
6.9/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the robot vacuum's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a robot vacuum with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 86% of models
Score components:

70%

5.5

Overall score

30%

9.9

Price

6.9
Max suction power
800 Pa
Market range: <1.6k Pa – >12k Pa
This robot vacuum has a maximum suction pressure of 800 Pa, which is lower than 98.9% of robot vacuums.
N. of suction power levels
2
Market range: <2 – >4
This robot vacuum has 2 suction power levels, which is fewer than 86.1% of robot vacuums offer and the same number as 5.9% of robot vacuums offer.
Motor type
?
Power
18 W
Cleaning modes
6
Market range: <2 – >5
This robot vacuum offers 6 cleaning modes, which is more than 92.3% of robot vacuums offer and the same number as 5.7% of robot vacuums offer.
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Mopping capability
no
This robot vacuum cannot mop floors, although 79% of robot vacuums offer this feature.
Mopping system type
none
This robot vacuum uses none for mopping. This system is less effective than those on 79.8% of robot vacuums and as effective as those on 20.2% of robot vacuums.
Mop pad type
none
Mop pad material
none
Mop pressure
N/A
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Primary navigation technology
?
Mapping capability
no
This robot vacuum does not map the floor, although 74.2% of robot vacuums offer this feature.
Real-time mapping
no
This robot vacuum does not update its map in real time, although 68.7% of robot vacuums offer this feature.
Multiple map storage
no
This robot vacuum does not store multiple maps, although 56.6% of robot vacuums offer this feature.
Map editing
no
This robot vacuum does not support map editing, although 64% of robot vacuums offer this feature.
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App control
no
This robot vacuum does not support app control. 94.7% of robot vacuums support app control.
App name
N/A
Wi-Fi connectivity
no
This robot vacuum does not support Wi-Fi connectivity. 93.9% of robot vacuums support Wi-Fi connectivity.
Supported Wi-Fi bands
no Wi-Fi
Bluetooth connectivity
no
This robot vacuum does not support Bluetooth connectivity. 64.7% of robot vacuums support Bluetooth connectivity.
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Battery capacity
1,500 mAh
Market range: <2.4k mAh – >5.2k mAh
This robot vacuum has a battery capacity of 1,500 mAh, which is lower than 99.4% of robot vacuums and equal to 0.2% of robot vacuums.
Battery type
Li-ion
Battery voltage
14.4 V
Runtime
80 min
Market range: <90 min – >240 min
This robot vacuum runs for 80 min per charge, which is shorter than 94.3% of robot vacuums and equal to 0.2% of robot vacuums.
Recharge and resume
yes
This robot vacuum resumes cleaning after charging. 83.1% of robot vacuums offer this feature.
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Shape
round
Height
79 mm
Width
295 mm
Length
295 mm
Weight
3 kg
Market range: <2.59 kg – >4.76 kg
This robot vacuum weighs 3 kg, making it lighter than 74.7% of robot vacuums and the same weight as 3.1% of robot vacuums.
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Amazon Basics RB1-EU vs the average robot vacuum

246810TotalBatteryDesignSmart FeaturesNavigationCleaningMopping
  • Detects dirtier areas
    This robot vacuum detects dirtier areas, while the average robot vacuum does not detect dirtier areas.
  • Adjusts its cleaning height automatically
    This robot vacuum adjusts its cleaning height automatically, while the average robot vacuum uses a fixed cleaning height.
  • 2 more cleaning modes
    This robot vacuum offers more cleaning modes than the average robot vacuum (6 vs 4). The average robot vacuum offers 4 cleaning modes.
    6 vs 4
  • 1 more side brushes
    This robot vacuum has more side brushes than the average robot vacuum (2 vs 1). The average robot vacuum has 1 side brushes.
    2 vs 1
  • 1.5 h shorter charging time
    This robot vacuum takes less time to recharge fully than the average robot vacuum (3 h vs 4.5 h). The average robot vacuum takes 4.5 h.
    3 h vs 4.5 h
  • Supports a handheld remote control
    This robot vacuum supports a handheld remote control, while the average robot vacuum does not. 22.1% of robot vacuums support this.
  • 16% lighter
    This robot vacuum is lighter than the average robot vacuum (3 kg vs 3.57 kg). The average robot vacuum weighs 3.57 kg.
    3 kg vs 3.57 kg
  • 5 dB quieter
    This robot vacuum has a lower reported cleaning noise level than the average robot vacuum (60 dB vs 65 dB). The average robot vacuum has a reported noise level of 65 dB.
    60 dB vs 65 dB
  • 2.36x cheaper
    Amazon Basics RB1-EU is cheaper than the average robot vacuum (£110 vs £260).
    £110 vs £260
  • 1.5 h shorter charging time
    This robot vacuum takes less time to recharge fully than the average robot vacuum (3 h vs 4.5 h). The average robot vacuum takes 4.5 h.
    3 h vs 4.5 h
  • 16% lighter
    This robot vacuum is lighter than the average robot vacuum (3 kg vs 3.57 kg). The average robot vacuum weighs 3.57 kg.
    3 kg vs 3.57 kg
  • 5 dB quieter
    This robot vacuum has a lower reported cleaning noise level than the average robot vacuum (60 dB vs 65 dB). The average robot vacuum has a reported noise level of 65 dB.
    60 dB vs 65 dB
  • Supports a handheld remote control
    This robot vacuum supports a handheld remote control, while the average robot vacuum does not. 22.1% of robot vacuums support this.
  • Detects dirtier areas
    This robot vacuum detects dirtier areas, while the average robot vacuum does not detect dirtier areas.
  • Adjusts its cleaning height automatically
    This robot vacuum adjusts its cleaning height automatically, while the average robot vacuum uses a fixed cleaning height.
  • 2 more cleaning modes
    This robot vacuum offers more cleaning modes than the average robot vacuum (6 vs 4). The average robot vacuum offers 4 cleaning modes.
    6 vs 4
  • 1 more side brushes
    This robot vacuum has more side brushes than the average robot vacuum (2 vs 1). The average robot vacuum has 1 side brushes.
    2 vs 1
  • More basic obstacle avoidance
    This robot vacuum uses infrared for obstacle avoidance, while the average robot vacuum uses hybrid.
    infrared vs hybrid
  • 3,200 Pa weaker maximum suction
    This robot vacuum has weaker maximum suction than the average robot vacuum (800 Pa vs 4,000 Pa). The average robot vacuum has a maximum suction pressure of 4,000 Pa.
    800 Pa vs 4,000 Pa
  • 2 fewer suction power levels
    This robot vacuum offers fewer suction power levels than the average robot vacuum (2 vs 4). The average robot vacuum offers 4 suction power levels.
    2 vs 4
  • Does not detect carpets automatically
    This robot vacuum does not detect carpets automatically, while the average robot vacuum detects carpets automatically.
  • No no-mop zones
    This robot vacuum does not support no-mop zones, while the average robot vacuum does. 53.1% of robot vacuums support this feature.
  • Does not boost suction automatically on carpets
    This robot vacuum does not boost suction automatically on carpets, while the average robot vacuum boosts suction on carpets automatically.
  • Does not have a floating main brush
    This robot vacuum does not have a floating main brush, while the average robot vacuum has a floating main brush.
  • Does not map the floor
    This robot vacuum does not map the floor, while the average robot vacuum maps the floor.
  • 10.5% worse value for money
    Amazon Basics RB1-EU has worse value for money than the average robot vacuum (6.86 vs 7.6).
    6.86 vs 7.59
  • 70 min shorter runtime
    This robot vacuum runs for less time per charge than the average robot vacuum (80 min vs 150 min). The average robot vacuum runs for 150 min.
    80 min vs 150 min
  • 1,700 mAh smaller battery capacity
    This robot vacuum has a smaller battery capacity than the average robot vacuum (1,500 mAh vs 3,200 mAh). The average robot vacuum has a battery capacity of 3,200 mAh.
    1,500 mAh vs 3,200 mAh
  • 60 m² smaller cleaning area
    This robot vacuum has a smaller maximum cleaning area than the average robot vacuum (120 m² vs 180 m²). The average robot vacuum has a maximum cleaning area of 180 m².
    120 m² vs 180 m²
  • Older model
    This robot vacuum was released in 2021, earlier than the average robot vacuum in 2023. The average release year for robot vacuums is 2023.
    2021 vs 2023
  • No app control
    This robot vacuum does not support app control, while the average robot vacuum does. 94.5% of robot vacuums support app control.
  • No Wi-Fi
    This robot vacuum does not support Wi-Fi connectivity, while the average robot vacuum does. 93.7% of robot vacuums support Wi-Fi connectivity.
  • No voice assistant control
    This robot vacuum does not support voice assistant control, while the average robot vacuum does. 91.3% of robot vacuums support this.
  • No maintenance notifications
    This robot vacuum does not provide maintenance notifications, while the average robot vacuum does. 76.8% of robot vacuums offer these.
  • No cleaning reports
    This robot vacuum does not provide cleaning reports, while the average robot vacuum does. 87.4% of robot vacuums offer these.
  • No software updates
    This robot vacuum does not support software updates, while the average robot vacuum does. 94.4% of robot vacuums support these.
  • No voice prompts
    This robot vacuum does not provide voice prompts, while the average robot vacuum does. 76.3% of robot vacuums offer these.
  • No cloud connectivity
    This robot vacuum does not support cloud connectivity, while the average robot vacuum does. 90.7% of robot vacuums support cloud connectivity.
  • No Bluetooth
    This robot vacuum does not support Bluetooth connectivity, while the average robot vacuum does. 64.6% of robot vacuums support Bluetooth connectivity.
  • No do not disturb mode
    This robot vacuum does not have a do not disturb mode, while the average robot vacuum does. 89.3% of robot vacuums offer this.
  • More basic obstacle avoidance
    This robot vacuum uses infrared for obstacle avoidance, while the average robot vacuum uses hybrid.
    infrared vs hybrid
  • No no-mop zones
    This robot vacuum does not support no-mop zones, while the average robot vacuum does. 53.1% of robot vacuums support this feature.
  • Does not map the floor
    This robot vacuum does not map the floor, while the average robot vacuum maps the floor.
  • Does not support map editing
    This robot vacuum does not support map editing, while the average robot vacuum lets you edit maps.
  • Does not store multiple maps
    This robot vacuum does not store multiple maps, while the average robot vacuum stores multiple maps.
  • Does not recognize individual rooms
    This robot vacuum does not recognize individual rooms, while the average robot vacuum recognizes individual rooms.
  • Does not update its map in real time
    This robot vacuum does not update its map in real time, while the average robot vacuum updates its map in real time.
  • Does not support virtual boundaries
    This robot vacuum does not support virtual boundaries, while the average robot vacuum supports virtual boundaries.
  • Does not show its location in real time
    This robot vacuum does not show its location in real time, while the average robot vacuum shows its location in real time.
  • 3,200 Pa weaker maximum suction
    This robot vacuum has weaker maximum suction than the average robot vacuum (800 Pa vs 4,000 Pa). The average robot vacuum has a maximum suction pressure of 4,000 Pa.
    800 Pa vs 4,000 Pa
  • 2 fewer suction power levels
    This robot vacuum offers fewer suction power levels than the average robot vacuum (2 vs 4). The average robot vacuum offers 4 suction power levels.
    2 vs 4
  • Does not detect carpets automatically
    This robot vacuum does not detect carpets automatically, while the average robot vacuum detects carpets automatically.
  • Does not boost suction automatically on carpets
    This robot vacuum does not boost suction automatically on carpets, while the average robot vacuum boosts suction on carpets automatically.
  • Does not have a floating main brush
    This robot vacuum does not have a floating main brush, while the average robot vacuum has a floating main brush.
  • Does not support zone cleaning
    This robot vacuum does not support zone cleaning, while the average robot vacuum supports zone cleaning.
  • Does not support room-by-room cleaning
    This robot vacuum does not support room-by-room cleaning, while the average robot vacuum supports room-by-room cleaning.
  • 50 mL smaller dustbin
    This robot vacuum has a smaller onboard dustbin than the average robot vacuum (350 mL vs 400 mL). The average robot vacuum has a dustbin capacity of 400 mL.
    350 mL vs 400 mL
  • Cannot mop floors
    This robot vacuum cannot mop floors, while the average robot vacuum can mop floors.
  • No water flow control
    This robot vacuum does not support water flow control, while the average robot vacuum does. 70% of robot vacuums support water flow control.
  • Less capable mopping system
    This robot vacuum uses none for mopping, while the average robot vacuum uses static pad.
    none vs static pad
  • 3 fewer water flow levels
    This robot vacuum offers fewer water flow levels than the average robot vacuum (0 vs 3). The average number of water flow levels is 3.
    0 vs 3

Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

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techbook.de
24/07/2020
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01/12/2022
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Third-party reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
Reviews last updated: July 2026 · How we calculate this

What customers like about Amazon Basics RB1-EU

  • Highly affordable and budget-friendly pricing
  • Equipped with twin side brushes that clean corners effectively
  • Washable filters reduce ongoing maintenance costs
  • Low profile design allows it to navigate smaller or lower spaces easily
  • Features a dirt sensor to identify and focus on messier areas
  • Low power consumption makes it energy efficient
  • Comes with a simple, functional remote control

What customers don't like about Amazon Basics RB1-EU

  • Weak suction power (rated at 800 Pa) compared to premium competitors
  • Very small dust bin capacity requires frequent emptying
  • Lacks advanced smartphone app connectivity or integration with Alexa/Google Assistant
  • No advanced room mapping or no-go zone support
  • Lacks a self-emptying station
  • Does not feature floor mopping capabilities

Verdict

The Amazon Basics RB1-EU is an automated robot vacuum cleaner designed for hard floors and short-pile carpets, operating on a 122-watt system with a 2,600 mAh battery that yields a 100-minute runtime from a 4-hour charge. This model stands 79 mm tall to easily slide under low-profile furniture and features an 18W operational power consumption, a HEPA allergy filter, dual side brushes for edges, and an overheating safety indicator. Its primary strengths are its budget-friendly price point, automatic height adjustments, simple remote control functionality, low noise operation, and an unexpected integrated mop feature. However, it lacks advanced smart mapping and no-go zone settings, relying on basic navigation modes like random, zigzag, spot, and edge cleaning, while its suction power and minimal waste collector capacity make it more suitable for everyday maintenance rather than heavy deep cleaning.

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