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Cecotec 4490 review: 118 specs compared

Avg. price:~£9Max suction power:2700 PaRuntime:300 minDustbin capacity:570 mLMax threshold height:20 mm

Cecotec 4490 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.

Cecotec 4490
7.2/10

Overall score

Score
7.2/ 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
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Score distribution
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â–² Better than 50% of models
Score components

80%

7.2

Technical score

20%

7.0

User score

â–²Better than 50% of robot vacuums
8.0

Value for money

Value for money
8.0/ 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–² Better than 73% of models
Score components

70%

7.2

Overall score

30%

10

Price

â–²Better than 73%
7.2

Technical score

Technical score
7.2/ 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–² Better than 53% of models
Score components

30%

6.7

Cleaning

23%

7.4

Navigation

18%

6.5

Mopping

12%

8.7

Battery

10%

8.5

Smart Features

7%

5.8

Design

â–²Better than 53%
7.0

User score

User score
7.0/ 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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â–¼ Worse than 86% of models
Score components

70%

8.0

User ratings

30%

4.7

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
â–¼Worse than 86%
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Technical Specifications of robot vacuum Cecotec 4490

Technical score
Technical score
7.2/ 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
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 53% of models
Score components:

30%

6.7

Cleaning

23%

7.4

Navigation

18%

6.5

Mopping

12%

8.7

Battery

10%

8.5

Smart Features

7%

5.8

Design

7.2
User score
User score
7.0/ 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 86% of models
Score components

70%

8.0

User ratings

30%

4.7

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
7.0
Popularity
Popularity
4.7/ 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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 65% of models
Popularity:
Cecotec 4490 has a popularity index of 4.7, lower than that of 64.2% of robot vacuums and equal to that of 0.8% of robot vacuums.
4.7
Value for money
Value for money
8.0/ 10
✕
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–² Better than 73% of models
Score components:

70%

7.2

Overall score

30%

10

Price

8.0
Max suction power
2,700 Pa
Market range: <1.6k Pa – >12k Pa
This robot vacuum has a maximum suction pressure of 2,700 Pa, which is lower than 62.2% of robot vacuums and equal to 5.5% of robot vacuums.
N. of suction power levels
3
Market range: <2 – >4
This robot vacuum has 3 suction power levels, which is fewer than 50.5% of robot vacuums offer and the same number as 35.5% of robot vacuums offer.
Motor type
brushless
This robot vacuum uses a brushless motor, a type that is generally more efficient than those used by 2.7% of robot vacuums and also used by 97.3% of robot vacuums.
Power
?
Cleaning modes
10
Market range: <2 – >5
This robot vacuum offers 10 cleaning modes, which is more than 99.1% of robot vacuums offer and the same number as 0.7% of robot vacuums offer.
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Mopping capability
yes
This robot vacuum can mop floors. 78.8% of robot vacuums offer this feature.
Mopping system type
vibrating pad
This robot vacuum uses vibrating pad for mopping. This system is more effective than those on 66.9% of robot vacuums and as effective as those on 12.5% of robot vacuums.
Mop pad type
semi-circular
Mop pad material
microfiber
Mop pressure
?
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Primary navigation technology
LiDAR
This robot vacuum uses LiDAR as its primary navigation system, which is more capable than the systems in 34.7% of robot vacuums and matched by 60.4% of robot vacuums.
Mapping capability
yes
This robot vacuum maps the floor. 74% of robot vacuums offer this feature.
Real-time mapping
yes
This robot vacuum updates its map in real time. 68.5% 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
yes
This robot vacuum lets you edit maps. 63.8% of robot vacuums offer this feature.
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App control
yes
This robot vacuum supports app control. 5.5% of robot vacuums support app control.
App name
Conga 4000
Wi-Fi connectivity
yes
This robot vacuum supports Wi-Fi connectivity. 6.3% of robot vacuums support Wi-Fi connectivity.
Supported Wi-Fi bands
dual-band
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
6,400 mAh
Market range: <2.4k mAh – >5.2k mAh
This robot vacuum has a battery capacity of 6,400 mAh, which is higher than 94.5% of robot vacuums and equal to 5.5% of robot vacuums.
Battery type
Li-ion
Battery voltage
14.8 V
Runtime
300 min
Market range: <90 min – >240 min
This robot vacuum runs for 300 min per charge, which is longer than 98.6% of robot vacuums and equal to 0.8% 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
93 mm
Width
350 mm
Length
350 mm
Weight
4 kg
Market range: <2.59 kg – >4.76 kg
This robot vacuum weighs 4 kg, making it heavier than 71% of robot vacuums and the same weight as 1.7% of robot vacuums.
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Cecotec 4490 vs the average robot vacuum

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  • 150 min longer runtime
    This robot vacuum runs longer per charge than the average robot vacuum (300 min vs 150 min). The average robot vacuum runs for 150 min.
    300 min vs 150 min
  • 3,200 mAh greater battery capacity
    This robot vacuum has a greater battery capacity than the average robot vacuum (6,400 mAh vs 3,200 mAh). The average robot vacuum has a battery capacity of 3,200 mAh.
    6,400 mAh vs 3,200 mAh
  • 6 more cleaning modes
    This robot vacuum offers more cleaning modes than the average robot vacuum (10 vs 4). The average robot vacuum offers 4 cleaning modes.
    10 vs 4
  • 120 m² larger cleaning area
    This robot vacuum has a larger maximum cleaning area than the average robot vacuum (300 m² vs 180 m²). The average robot vacuum has a maximum cleaning area of 180 m².
    300 m² vs 180 m²
  • Better mopping system
    This robot vacuum uses vibrating pad for mopping, while the average robot vacuum uses static pad.
    vibrating pad vs static pad
  • 170 mL larger dustbin
    This robot vacuum has a larger onboard dustbin than the average robot vacuum (570 mL vs 400 mL). The average robot vacuum has a dustbin capacity of 400 mL.
    570 mL vs 400 mL
  • 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.
  • 12 mm wider main brush
    This robot vacuum has a wider main brush than the average robot vacuum (190 mm vs 178 mm). The average robot vacuum has a main brush 178 mm wide.
    190 mm vs 178 mm
  • 28.89x cheaper
    Cecotec 4490 is cheaper than the average robot vacuum (£9 vs £260).
    £9 vs £260
  • 150 min longer runtime
    This robot vacuum runs longer per charge than the average robot vacuum (300 min vs 150 min). The average robot vacuum runs for 150 min.
    300 min vs 150 min
  • 3,200 mAh greater battery capacity
    This robot vacuum has a greater battery capacity than the average robot vacuum (6,400 mAh vs 3,200 mAh). The average robot vacuum has a battery capacity of 3,200 mAh.
    6,400 mAh vs 3,200 mAh
  • 120 m² larger cleaning area
    This robot vacuum has a larger maximum cleaning area than the average robot vacuum (300 m² vs 180 m²). The average robot vacuum has a maximum cleaning area of 180 m².
    300 m² vs 180 m²
  • 0.5 h shorter charging time
    This robot vacuum takes less time to recharge fully than the average robot vacuum (4 h vs 4.5 h). The average robot vacuum takes 4.5 h.
    4 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.
  • 6 more cleaning modes
    This robot vacuum offers more cleaning modes than the average robot vacuum (10 vs 4). The average robot vacuum offers 4 cleaning modes.
    10 vs 4
  • 170 mL larger dustbin
    This robot vacuum has a larger onboard dustbin than the average robot vacuum (570 mL vs 400 mL). The average robot vacuum has a dustbin capacity of 400 mL.
    570 mL vs 400 mL
  • 12 mm wider main brush
    This robot vacuum has a wider main brush than the average robot vacuum (190 mm vs 178 mm). The average robot vacuum has a main brush 178 mm wide.
    190 mm vs 178 mm
  • Better mopping system
    This robot vacuum uses vibrating pad for mopping, while the average robot vacuum uses static pad.
    vibrating pad vs static pad
  • 30 mL more onboard water capacity
    This robot vacuum has a larger onboard water tank than the average robot vacuum (270 mL vs 240 mL). The average robot vacuum's onboard water tank holds 240 mL.
    270 mL vs 240 mL
  • More basic obstacle avoidance
    This robot vacuum uses LiDAR for obstacle avoidance, while the average robot vacuum uses hybrid.
    LiDAR 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 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 store multiple maps
    This robot vacuum does not store multiple maps, while the average robot vacuum stores multiple maps.
  • 1 fewer suction power levels
    This robot vacuum offers fewer suction power levels than the average robot vacuum (3 vs 4). The average robot vacuum offers 4 suction power levels.
    3 vs 4
  • 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.
  • 1,300 Pa weaker maximum suction
    This robot vacuum has weaker maximum suction than the average robot vacuum (2,700 Pa vs 4,000 Pa). The average robot vacuum has a maximum suction pressure of 4,000 Pa.
    2,700 Pa vs 4,000 Pa
  • Older model
    This robot vacuum was released in 2020, earlier than the average robot vacuum in 2023. The average release year for robot vacuums is 2023.
    2020 vs 2023
  • 14.1% lower user score
    User score
    7.0/ 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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    Cecotec 4490
    the average robot vacuum
    Cecotec 4490 has a lower user score than the average robot vacuum (7.01 vs 8).
    7.01 vs 8
  • 38.9% less popular
    Cecotec 4490 is less popular than the average robot vacuum (4.7 vs 6.5).
    4.7 vs 6.53
  • Older model
    This robot vacuum was released in 2020, earlier than the average robot vacuum in 2023. The average release year for robot vacuums is 2023.
    2020 vs 2023
  • 12% heavier
    This robot vacuum is heavier than the average robot vacuum (4 kg vs 3.57 kg). The average robot vacuum weighs 3.57 kg.
    4 kg vs 3.57 kg
  • No Bluetooth
    This robot vacuum does not support Bluetooth connectivity, while the average robot vacuum does. 64.6% of robot vacuums support Bluetooth connectivity.
  • 11 fewer languages supported
    This robot vacuum supports fewer languages than the average robot vacuum (6 vs 17). The average robot vacuum supports 17 languages.
    6 vs 17
  • More basic obstacle avoidance
    This robot vacuum uses LiDAR for obstacle avoidance, while the average robot vacuum uses hybrid.
    LiDAR 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 store multiple maps
    This robot vacuum does not store multiple maps, while the average robot vacuum stores multiple maps.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 1 fewer suction power levels
    This robot vacuum offers fewer suction power levels than the average robot vacuum (3 vs 4). The average robot vacuum offers 4 suction power levels.
    3 vs 4
  • 1,300 Pa weaker maximum suction
    This robot vacuum has weaker maximum suction than the average robot vacuum (2,700 Pa vs 4,000 Pa). The average robot vacuum has a maximum suction pressure of 4,000 Pa.
    2,700 Pa vs 4,000 Pa
  • Non-washable dustbin
    This robot vacuum does not have a washable dustbin, while the average robot vacuum does. 83.6% of robot vacuums have a washable dustbin.

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Summary of the review
Cecotec Conga 4090 Review (with explicit technical evaluation of the Conga 4490 variant)
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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 Cecotec 4490

  • Long-lasting battery life with up to 300 minutes of runtime per charge
  • Strong suction power capable of reaching up to 2700 Pa for deeper cleaning
  • Efficient iTech Laser Eye smart navigation for precise home mapping
  • Includes specialized interchangeable brushes such as the Jalisco brush and BestFriend Care pet brush
  • Versatile 4-in-1 functionality that sweeps, vacuums, mops, and scrubs simultaneously
  • Good overall value for money relative to its technical specifications

What customers don't like about Cecotec 4490

  • The accompanying smartphone application can be glitchy and difficult to configure
  • Mopping and scrubbing functions occasionally leave streaks on hard floors
  • The software mapping can occasionally fail, lose stored layouts, or require remapping
  • Unresponsive or slow customer service when attempting to resolve technical or warranty faults
  • Can struggle to properly transition over thick carpets or rug fringes

Verdict

The Cecotec Conga 4490 is a versatile 4-in-1 robot vacuum cleaner that simultaneously sweeps, vacuums, mops, and scrubs. It features intelligent iTech Laser Eye navigation for real-time multi-map management, a powerful ForceClean system delivering up to 2700 Pa of suction power, and a specialized Jalisco brush designed to capture fine dust microparticles. Its standout pro is an exceptional 6400 mAh battery that provides an industry-leading runtime of up to 300 minutes, making it ideal for larger homes, alongside virtual assistant compatibility and smart water flow regulation. However, its notable cons include a bulky design that makes it quite heavy to carry, and frequent user complaints regarding unstable app connectivity and an unintuitive software setup process.

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