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Cecotec 5290 review: 118 specs compared

Avg. price:~£230Max suction power:2700 PaRuntime:150 minDustbin capacity:250 mLMax threshold height:20 mm

Cecotec 5290 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 5290
6.9/10

Overall score

Score
6.9/ 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 60% of models
Score components

80%

6.9

Technical score

20%

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User score

â–¼Worse than 60% of robot vacuums
7.6

Value for money

Value for money
7.6/ 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 52% of models
Score components

70%

6.9

Overall score

30%

9.3

Price

â–¼Worse than 52%
6.9

Technical score

Technical score
6.9/ 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 56% of models
Score components

30%

6.5

Cleaning

23%

7.8

Navigation

18%

6.7

Mopping

12%

5.5

Battery

10%

8.4

Smart Features

7%

6.1

Design

â–¼Worse than 56%
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User score

User score
8.0/ 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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 62% of models
Score components

70%

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User ratings

30%

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Where to buy
    N/A~ £230
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Technical Specifications of robot vacuum Cecotec 5290

Technical score
Technical score
6.9/ 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 56% of models
Score components:

30%

6.5

Cleaning

23%

7.8

Navigation

18%

6.7

Mopping

12%

5.5

Battery

10%

8.4

Smart Features

7%

6.1

Design

6.9
User score
User score
8.0/ 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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 62% of models
Score components

70%

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User ratings

30%

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Number of reviews

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Popularity
Popularity
1.0/ 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 99% of models
Popularity:
Cecotec 5290 has a popularity index of 1, lower than that of 70.7% of robot vacuums and equal to that of 29.3% of robot vacuums.
1.0
Value for money
Value for money
7.6/ 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 52% of models
Score components:

70%

6.9

Overall score

30%

9.3

Price

7.6
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
12
Market range: <2 – >5
This robot vacuum offers 12 cleaning modes, which is more than 100% 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
yes
This robot vacuum stores multiple maps. 56.4% 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 5290
Wi-Fi connectivity
yes
This robot vacuum supports Wi-Fi connectivity. 6.3% of robot vacuums support Wi-Fi connectivity.
Supported Wi-Fi bands
2.4 GHz
Bluetooth connectivity
yes
This robot vacuum supports Bluetooth connectivity. 35.5% of robot vacuums support Bluetooth connectivity.
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Battery capacity
3,200 mAh
Market range: <2.4k mAh – >5.2k mAh
This robot vacuum has a battery capacity of 3,200 mAh, which is higher than 46.5% of robot vacuums and equal to 11.9% of robot vacuums.
Battery type
Li-ion
Battery voltage
14.4 V
Runtime
150 min
Market range: <90 min – >240 min
This robot vacuum runs for 150 min per charge, which is longer than 47.1% of robot vacuums and equal to 11.3% 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
96 mm
Width
335 mm
Length
338 mm
Weight
3.9 kg
Market range: <2.59 kg – >4.76 kg
This robot vacuum weighs 3.9 kg, making it heavier than 67.4% of robot vacuums and the same weight as 2.1% of robot vacuums.
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Cecotec 5290 vs the average robot vacuum

246810TotalBatteryDesignSmart FeaturesNavigationCleaningMopping
  • 8 more cleaning modes
    This robot vacuum offers more cleaning modes than the average robot vacuum (12 vs 4). The average robot vacuum offers 4 cleaning modes.
    12 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
  • Better mopping system
    This robot vacuum uses vibrating pad for mopping, while the average robot vacuum uses static pad.
    vibrating pad vs static pad
  • Dispenses cleaning solution automatically
    This robot vacuum dispenses cleaning solution automatically, while the average robot vacuum does not. 26.4% of robot vacuums offer this.
  • 60 mL more onboard water capacity
    This robot vacuum has a larger onboard water tank than the average robot vacuum (300 mL vs 240 mL). The average robot vacuum's onboard water tank holds 240 mL.
    300 mL vs 240 mL
  • 8 more cleaning modes
    This robot vacuum offers more cleaning modes than the average robot vacuum (12 vs 4). The average robot vacuum offers 4 cleaning modes.
    12 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
  • Better mopping system
    This robot vacuum uses vibrating pad for mopping, while the average robot vacuum uses static pad.
    vibrating pad vs static pad
  • Dispenses cleaning solution automatically
    This robot vacuum dispenses cleaning solution automatically, while the average robot vacuum does not. 26.4% of robot vacuums offer this.
  • 60 mL more onboard water capacity
    This robot vacuum has a larger onboard water tank than the average robot vacuum (300 mL vs 240 mL). The average robot vacuum's onboard water tank holds 240 mL.
    300 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.
  • 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
  • Non-washable filter
    This robot vacuum does not have a washable filter, while the average robot vacuum does. 72.5% of robot vacuums have a washable filter.
  • 150 mL smaller dustbin
    This robot vacuum has a smaller onboard dustbin than the average robot vacuum (250 mL vs 400 mL). The average robot vacuum has a dustbin capacity of 400 mL.
    250 mL vs 400 mL
  • 6.53x less popular
    Cecotec 5290 is less popular than the average robot vacuum (1 vs 6.5).
    1 vs 6.53
  • 0.5 h longer charging time
    This robot vacuum takes longer to recharge fully than the average robot vacuum (5 h vs 4.5 h). The average robot vacuum takes 4.5 h.
    5 h vs 4.5 h
  • 30 m² smaller cleaning area
    This robot vacuum has a smaller maximum cleaning area than the average robot vacuum (150 m² vs 180 m²). The average robot vacuum has a maximum cleaning area of 180 m².
    150 m² vs 180 m²
  • 9.2% heavier
    This robot vacuum is heavier than the average robot vacuum (3.9 kg vs 3.57 kg). The average robot vacuum weighs 3.57 kg.
    3.9 kg vs 3.57 kg
  • Older model
    This robot vacuum was released in 2022, earlier than the average robot vacuum in 2023. The average release year for robot vacuums is 2023.
    2022 vs 2023
  • 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 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 filter
    This robot vacuum does not have a washable filter, while the average robot vacuum does. 72.5% of robot vacuums have a washable filter.
  • 150 mL smaller dustbin
    This robot vacuum has a smaller onboard dustbin than the average robot vacuum (250 mL vs 400 mL). The average robot vacuum has a dustbin capacity of 400 mL.
    250 mL vs 400 mL

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21/08/2022
Summary of the review
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What customers like about Cecotec 5290

  • Excellent value for money and highly budget-friendly
  • Accurate laser mapping system that handles multiple floors effectively
  • Great suction power for basic daily debris and dust on hard floors
  • The self-emptying base is convenient and has a large dust capacity
  • Efficient room-by-zone customisation and virtual boundary selection via the app

What customers don't like about Cecotec 5290

  • The companion app is unstable, prone to connectivity drops, and difficult to set up
  • Struggles to navigate over sudden floor level changes and thick rugs
  • Poor performance on deep carpets, corners, and heavy pet hair
  • Cecotec customer service and warranty support are slow and difficult to deal with when hardware issues arise

Verdict

The Cecotec Conga 5290 is a versatile 4-in-1 robot vacuum and mop that delivers 2700 Pa of suction power paired with a specialized Jalisco brush for thorough hard floor cleaning. It features iTech Laser Eye navigation for accurate 360-degree mapping, supporting up to three interactive maps and customized room planning via its dedicated smartphone app or voice assistants. Key advantages include an impressive battery life of up to 150 minutes, an efficient back-and-forth scrubbing movement, and optional compatibility with the Home 5000 self-emptying base. However, its deep carpet cleaning capabilities are somewhat limited, and users have frequently reported software instability and connectivity issues within the mobile application.

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