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Cecotec Conga 2499 Ultra Home review: 118 specs compared

Avg. price:~£160Max suction power:2100 PaRuntime:160 minDustbin capacity:320 mLMax threshold height:20 mm

Cecotec Conga 2499 Ultra Home 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 Conga 2499 Ultra Home
6.2/10

Overall score

Score
6.2/ 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
When you need a quick reference to identify the best robot vacuums on the market.
Score distribution
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Score components

80%

6.2

Technical score

20%

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User score

â–¼Worse than 78% of robot vacuums
7.2

Value for money

Value for money
7.2/ 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 75% of models
Score components

70%

6.2

Overall score

30%

9.7

Price

â–¼Worse than 75%
6.2

Technical score

Technical score
6.2/ 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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Score components

30%

6.2

Cleaning

23%

4.9

Navigation

18%

6.2

Mopping

12%

6.5

Battery

10%

8.0

Smart Features

7%

7.5

Design

â–¼Worse than 71%
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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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Score components

70%

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User ratings

30%

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Number of reviews

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Where to buy
    N/A~ £160
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Technical Specifications of robot vacuum Cecotec Conga 2499 Ultra Home

Technical score
Technical score
6.2/ 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–¼ Worse than 71% of models
Score components:

30%

6.2

Cleaning

23%

4.9

Navigation

18%

6.2

Mopping

12%

6.5

Battery

10%

8.0

Smart Features

7%

7.5

Design

6.2
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
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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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Popularity:
Cecotec Conga 2499 Ultra Home 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
7.2/ 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 75% of models
Score components:

70%

6.2

Overall score

30%

9.7

Price

7.2
Max suction power
2100 Pa
Market range: <1.6k Pa – >12k Pa
This robot vacuum has a maximum suction pressure of 2100 Pa, which is lower than 76.7% of robot vacuums and equal to 0.9% 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
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
yes
This robot vacuum can mop floors. 78.8% of robot vacuums offer this feature.
Mopping system type
static pad
This robot vacuum uses static pad for mopping. This system is more effective than those on 20.4% of robot vacuums and as effective as those on 46.3% of robot vacuums.
Mop pad type
semi-circular
Mop pad material
microfiber
Mop pressure
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Primary navigation technology
gyroscope
This robot vacuum uses gyroscope as its primary navigation system, which is less capable than the systems in 73.9% of robot vacuums and matched by 19.2% of robot vacuums.
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
yes
This robot vacuum supports app control. 5.5% of robot vacuums support app control.
App name
Cecotec
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
2,600 mAh
Market range: <2.4k mAh – >5.2k mAh
This robot vacuum has a battery capacity of 2,600 mAh, which is lower than 59% of robot vacuums and equal to 26.9% of robot vacuums.
Battery type
Li-ion
Battery voltage
14.4 V
Runtime
160 min
Market range: <90 min – >240 min
This robot vacuum runs for 160 min per charge, which is longer than 59% of robot vacuums and equal to 1.8% 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
75 mm
Width
325 mm
Length
325 mm
Weight
2.6 kg
Market range: <2.59 kg – >4.76 kg
This robot vacuum weighs 2.6 kg, making it lighter than 87.8% of robot vacuums and the same weight as 1.9% of robot vacuums.
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Cecotec Conga 2499 Ultra Home vs the average robot vacuum

246810TotalBatteryDesignSmart FeaturesNavigationCleaningMopping
  • Empties its dustbin automatically
    This robot vacuum empties its dustbin automatically, while the average robot vacuum requires manual dustbin emptying.
  • 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
  • 27.2% lighter
    This robot vacuum is lighter than the average robot vacuum (2.6 kg vs 3.57 kg). The average robot vacuum weighs 3.57 kg.
    2.6 kg vs 3.57 kg
  • 10 min longer runtime
    This robot vacuum runs longer per charge than the average robot vacuum (160 min vs 150 min). The average robot vacuum runs for 150 min.
    160 min vs 150 min
  • 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
  • 10 min longer runtime
    This robot vacuum runs longer per charge than the average robot vacuum (160 min vs 150 min). The average robot vacuum runs for 150 min.
    160 min vs 150 min
  • 27.2% lighter
    This robot vacuum is lighter than the average robot vacuum (2.6 kg vs 3.57 kg). The average robot vacuum weighs 3.57 kg.
    2.6 kg vs 3.57 kg
  • Empties its dustbin automatically
    This robot vacuum empties its dustbin automatically, while the average robot vacuum requires manual dustbin emptying.
  • 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 basic sensors for obstacle avoidance, while the average robot vacuum uses hybrid.
    basic sensors vs hybrid
  • More basic navigation
    This robot vacuum uses gyroscope for navigation, while the average robot vacuum uses LiDAR.
    gyroscope vs LiDAR
  • 1,900 Pa weaker maximum suction
    This robot vacuum has weaker maximum suction than the average robot vacuum (2100 Pa vs 4,000 Pa). The average robot vacuum has a maximum suction pressure of 4,000 Pa.
    2,100 Pa vs 4,000 Pa
  • 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 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.
  • 6.53x less popular
    Cecotec Conga 2499 Ultra Home is less popular than the average robot vacuum (1 vs 6.5).
    1 vs 6.53
  • 4.8% worse value for money
    Cecotec Conga 2499 Ultra Home has worse value for money than the average robot vacuum (7.24 vs 7.6).
    7.24 vs 7.59
  • 600 mAh smaller battery capacity
    This robot vacuum has a smaller battery capacity than the average robot vacuum (2,600 mAh vs 3,200 mAh). The average robot vacuum has a battery capacity of 3,200 mAh.
    2,600 mAh vs 3,200 mAh
  • 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 voice prompts
    This robot vacuum does not provide voice prompts, while the average robot vacuum does. 76.3% of robot vacuums offer these.
  • More basic obstacle avoidance
    This robot vacuum uses basic sensors for obstacle avoidance, while the average robot vacuum uses hybrid.
    basic sensors vs hybrid
  • More basic navigation
    This robot vacuum uses gyroscope for navigation, while the average robot vacuum uses LiDAR.
    gyroscope vs LiDAR
  • 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.
  • 1,900 Pa weaker maximum suction
    This robot vacuum has weaker maximum suction than the average robot vacuum (2100 Pa vs 4,000 Pa). The average robot vacuum has a maximum suction pressure of 4,000 Pa.
    2,100 Pa vs 4,000 Pa
  • 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 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.
  • 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.
  • 80 mL smaller dustbin
    This robot vacuum has a smaller onboard dustbin than the average robot vacuum (320 mL vs 400 mL). The average robot vacuum has a dustbin capacity of 400 mL.
    320 mL vs 400 mL
  • 8 mm narrower main brush
    This robot vacuum has a narrower main brush than the average robot vacuum (170 mm vs 178 mm). The average robot vacuum has a main brush 178 mm wide.
    170 mm vs 178 mm
  • 90 mL less onboard water capacity
    This robot vacuum has a smaller onboard water tank than the average robot vacuum (150 mL vs 240 mL). The average robot vacuum's onboard water tank holds 240 mL.
    150 mL vs 240 mL

Video reviews

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Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

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ocu.org
01/08/2023
Summary of the review
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01/11/2024
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Third-party reviews

What customers like about Cecotec Conga 2499 Ultra Home

  • Excellent value for money and highly affordable pricing compared to premium brands
  • Convenient self-emptying base station saves time and limits dust contact for weeks
  • Easy to set up and navigate through the smartphone app control
  • Efficient routine cleaning on hard floors like tiles and laminate
  • Capable multi-functional system that sweeps, vacuums, and mops simultaneously
  • Good operational battery life allowing it to return to base and resume tasks seamlessly

What customers don't like about Cecotec Conga 2499 Ultra Home

  • Struggles with precision obstacle avoidance and occasionally collides with furniture
  • Loud operation, particularly during maximum suction or when emptying into the base
  • Basic gyroscopic mapping system lacks the accuracy of advanced laser (LiDAR) navigation
  • Underwhelming mopping performance on deep, dried-on floor stains
  • Requires frequent brush maintenance to clear tangled pet hair
  • Inconsistent connectivity and occasional software glitches with the Cecotec mobile app

Verdict

The Cecotec Conga 2499 Ultra Home is a 4-in-1 robot vacuum that sweeps, vacuums, mops, and scrubs, featuring a ForceClean digital motor that delivers a suction power of 2100 Pa to 2200 Pa alongside a 2600 mAh battery providing up to 160 minutes of autonomy. It uses iTech SmartGyro 4.0 navigation for orderly route planning and includes a convenient 3-litre self-emptying base with BagDetect technology to store dust for weeks without manual intervention. Main advantages include its capability to handle carpets automatically with a Turbo Clean mode, smart iWater mopping with three flow levels, and a comprehensive multifunction brush designed with rubber bristles and silicone. However, the reliance on gyroscopic navigation rather than advanced LiDAR technology means it lacks precise permanent room mapping, can rely on bumping into furniture to navigate, and some users report it operates loudly and requires frequent maintenance when managing heavy pet hair.

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