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Hoover HGO310 review: 118 specs compared

Avg. price:~£150Max suction power:1200 PaRuntime:120 minDustbin capacity:350 mLMax threshold height:20 mm

Hoover HGO310 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.

5.2/10

Overall score

Score
5.2/ 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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 96% of models
Score components

80%

5.2

Technical score

20%

?

User score

▼Worse than 96% of robot vacuums
6.6

Value for money

Value for money
6.6/ 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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 93% of models
Score components

70%

5.2

Overall score

30%

9.7

Price

▼Worse than 93%
5.2

Technical score

Technical score
5.2/ 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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 92% of models
Score components

30%

4.9

Cleaning

23%

4.7

Navigation

18%

4.1

Mopping

12%

4.6

Battery

10%

8.2

Smart Features

7%

7.7

Design

▼Worse than 92%
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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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 62% of models
Score components

70%

?

User ratings

30%

?

Number of reviews

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Where to buy
    N/A~ £150
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Technical Specifications of robot vacuum Hoover HGO310

Technical score
Technical score
5.2/ 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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 92% of models
Score components:

30%

4.9

Cleaning

23%

4.7

Navigation

18%

4.1

Mopping

12%

4.6

Battery

10%

8.2

Smart Features

7%

7.7

Design

5.2
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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 62% of models
Score components

70%

?

User ratings

30%

?

Number of reviews

?
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
▼ Worse than 99% of models
Popularity:
Hoover HGO310 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
6.6/ 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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 93% of models
Score components:

70%

5.2

Overall score

30%

9.7

Price

6.6
Max suction power
1,200 Pa
Market range: <1.6k Pa – >12k Pa
This robot vacuum has a maximum suction pressure of 1,200 Pa, which is lower than 95.2% of robot vacuums and equal to 1.1% 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
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
5
Market range: <2 – >5
This robot vacuum offers 5 cleaning modes, which is more than 85.9% of robot vacuums offer and the same number as 6.2% 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
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
N/A
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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
H-GO300
Wi-Fi connectivity
yes
This robot vacuum supports Wi-Fi connectivity. 6.3% 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
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
14.8 V
Runtime
120 min
Market range: <90 min – >240 min
This robot vacuum runs for 120 min per charge, which is shorter than 57.6% of robot vacuums and equal to 19.8% of robot vacuums.
Recharge and resume
no
This robot vacuum does not resume cleaning after charging, although 83.3% of robot vacuums offer this feature.
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Shape
round
Height
80 mm
Width
320 mm
Length
320 mm
Weight
2.4 kg
Market range: <2.59 kg – >4.76 kg
This robot vacuum weighs 2.4 kg, making it lighter than 93.8% of robot vacuums and the same weight as 1.7% of robot vacuums.
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Hoover HGO310 vs the average robot vacuum

246810TotalBatteryDesignSmart FeaturesNavigationCleaningMopping
  • 21 dB quieter
    This robot vacuum has a lower reported cleaning noise level than the average robot vacuum (44 dB vs 65 dB). The average robot vacuum has a reported noise level of 65 dB.
    44 dB vs 65 dB
  • 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 more cleaning modes
    This robot vacuum offers more cleaning modes than the average robot vacuum (5 vs 4). The average robot vacuum offers 4 cleaning modes.
    5 vs 4
  • 32.8% lighter
    This robot vacuum is lighter than the average robot vacuum (2.4 kg vs 3.57 kg). The average robot vacuum weighs 3.57 kg.
    2.4 kg vs 3.57 kg
  • 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.
  • 73.3% cheaper
    Hoover HGO310 is cheaper than the average robot vacuum (£150 vs £260).
    £150 vs £260
  • 73.3% cheaper
    Hoover HGO310 is cheaper than the average robot vacuum (£150 vs £260).
    £150 vs £260
  • 21 dB quieter
    This robot vacuum has a lower reported cleaning noise level than the average robot vacuum (44 dB vs 65 dB). The average robot vacuum has a reported noise level of 65 dB.
    44 dB vs 65 dB
  • 32.8% lighter
    This robot vacuum is lighter than the average robot vacuum (2.4 kg vs 3.57 kg). The average robot vacuum weighs 3.57 kg.
    2.4 kg vs 3.57 kg
  • 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.
  • 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 more cleaning modes
    This robot vacuum offers more cleaning modes than the average robot vacuum (5 vs 4). The average robot vacuum offers 4 cleaning modes.
    5 vs 4
  • More basic obstacle avoidance
    This robot vacuum uses infrared for obstacle avoidance, while the average robot vacuum uses hybrid.
    infrared vs hybrid
  • 2,800 Pa weaker maximum suction
    This robot vacuum has weaker maximum suction than the average robot vacuum (1,200 Pa vs 4,000 Pa). The average robot vacuum has a maximum suction pressure of 4,000 Pa.
    1,200 Pa vs 4,000 Pa
  • More basic navigation
    This robot vacuum uses gyroscope for navigation, while the average robot vacuum uses LiDAR.
    gyroscope vs LiDAR
  • 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.
  • 15.4% worse value for money
    Hoover HGO310 has worse value for money than the average robot vacuum (6.58 vs 7.6).
    6.58 vs 7.59
  • 6.53x less popular
    Hoover HGO310 is less popular than the average robot vacuum (1 vs 6.5).
    1 vs 6.53
  • Does not resume cleaning after charging
    This robot vacuum does not resume cleaning after charging, while the average robot vacuum resumes cleaning after charging.
  • 30 min shorter runtime
    This robot vacuum runs for less time per charge than the average robot vacuum (120 min vs 150 min). The average robot vacuum runs for 150 min.
    120 min vs 150 min
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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 Bluetooth
    This robot vacuum does not support Bluetooth connectivity, while the average robot vacuum does. 64.6% of robot vacuums support Bluetooth connectivity.
  • More basic obstacle avoidance
    This robot vacuum uses infrared for obstacle avoidance, while the average robot vacuum uses hybrid.
    infrared 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.
  • 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.
  • 2,800 Pa weaker maximum suction
    This robot vacuum has weaker maximum suction than the average robot vacuum (1,200 Pa vs 4,000 Pa). The average robot vacuum has a maximum suction pressure of 4,000 Pa.
    1,200 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.
  • More basic filter
    This robot vacuum uses a EPA filter, while the average robot vacuum uses HEPA.
    EPA vs HEPA
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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.
  • 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

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What customers like about Hoover HGO310

  • Excellent value for money
  • Slim, compact design fits beneath low furniture
  • Dustbin is easy to clean and maintain daily
  • Intuitive entry-level appliance that is simple to start
  • Good vacuuming effectiveness on hard floors and tiles

What customers don't like about Hoover HGO310

  • Limited battery capacity makes it less suitable for very large homes
  • Charging takes rather long relative to runtime
  • Random, sometimes disorderly navigation without intelligent laser mapping
  • Struggles with fringed rugs or thicknesses above 1.5–2 cm
  • Suction is insufficient for deep carpet cleaning

Verdict

The Hoover H-GO 300 HGO310 is an autonomous robot vacuum featuring a brushless inverter motor, an EPA filtration system, and anti-drop and shock-absorbing sensors for navigation. Its standout characteristics and pros include a generous lithium-ion battery runtime of up to 120 minutes on a single charge and a dedicated remote control allowing for convenient operation without relying on a smartphone. However, its major cons include a lack of advanced smart mapping technology, meaning it navigates spaces via more random bump-and-turn movements, alongside mixed performance when transitioning to deeper carpets.

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