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LEFANT F1 Pro review: 118 specs compared

Avg. price:~£170Max suction power:5000 PaRuntime:250 minDustbin capacity:600 mLMax threshold height:15 mm

LEFANT F1 Pro 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.

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

80%

6.2

Technical score

20%

?

User score

▼Worse than 77% 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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 75% of models
Score components

70%

6.2

Overall score

30%

9.6

Price

▼Worse 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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 69% of models
Score components

30%

6.4

Cleaning

23%

4.8

Navigation

18%

5.4

Mopping

12%

7.5

Battery

10%

8.3

Smart Features

7%

7.2

Design

▼Worse than 69%
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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
▼ Worse than 62% of models
Score components

70%

?

User ratings

30%

?

Number of reviews

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Where to buy
    N/A~ £170
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Technical Specifications of robot vacuum LEFANT F1 Pro

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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 69% of models
Score components:

30%

6.4

Cleaning

23%

4.8

Navigation

18%

5.4

Mopping

12%

7.5

Battery

10%

8.3

Smart Features

7%

7.2

Design

6.2
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:
LEFANT F1 Pro 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
✕
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 75% of models
Score components:

70%

6.2

Overall score

30%

9.6

Price

7.2
Max suction power
5,000 Pa
Market range: <1.6k Pa – >12k Pa
This robot vacuum has a maximum suction pressure of 5,000 Pa, which is higher than 63.5% of robot vacuums and equal to 6.8% 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
?
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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
flat
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
Lefant
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
3,600 mAh
Market range: <2.4k mAh – >5.2k mAh
This robot vacuum has a battery capacity of 3,600 mAh, which is higher than 60.2% of robot vacuums and equal to 0.4% of robot vacuums.
Battery type
Li-ion
Battery voltage
14.4 V
Runtime
250 min
Market range: <90 min – >240 min
This robot vacuum runs for 250 min per charge, which is longer than 91.5% of robot vacuums and equal to 1.4% 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
69 mm
Width
280 mm
Length
280 mm
Weight
2.97 kg
Market range: <2.59 kg – >4.76 kg
This robot vacuum weighs 2.97 kg, making it lighter than 78.6% of robot vacuums.
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LEFANT F1 Pro vs the average robot vacuum

246810TotalBatteryDesignSmart FeaturesNavigationCleaningMopping
  • 100 min longer runtime
    This robot vacuum runs longer per charge than the average robot vacuum (250 min vs 150 min). The average robot vacuum runs for 150 min.
    250 min vs 150 min
  • Empties its dustbin automatically
    This robot vacuum empties its dustbin automatically, while the average robot vacuum requires manual dustbin emptying.
  • 200 mL larger dustbin
    This robot vacuum has a larger onboard dustbin than the average robot vacuum (600 mL vs 400 mL). The average robot vacuum has a dustbin capacity of 400 mL.
    600 mL vs 400 mL
  • 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
  • Supports fast charging
    This robot vacuum supports fast charging, while the average robot vacuum does not support fast charging.
  • 1,000 Pa stronger maximum suction
    This robot vacuum has stronger maximum suction than the average robot vacuum (5,000 Pa vs 4,000 Pa). The average robot vacuum has a maximum suction pressure of 4,000 Pa.
    5,000 Pa vs 4,000 Pa
  • 16.8% 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.
    2.97 kg vs 3.57 kg
  • 0.3 m longer power cord
    This robot vacuum has a longer power cord than the average robot vacuum (1.8 m vs 1.5 m). The average robot vacuum's power cord is 1.5 m long.
    1.8 m vs 1.5 m
  • 100 min longer runtime
    This robot vacuum runs longer per charge than the average robot vacuum (250 min vs 150 min). The average robot vacuum runs for 150 min.
    250 min vs 150 min
  • Supports fast charging
    This robot vacuum supports fast charging, while the average robot vacuum does not support fast charging.
  • 400 mAh greater battery capacity
    This robot vacuum has a greater battery capacity than the average robot vacuum (3,600 mAh vs 3,200 mAh). The average robot vacuum has a battery capacity of 3,200 mAh.
    3,600 mAh vs 3,200 mAh
  • 20 m² larger cleaning area
    This robot vacuum has a larger maximum cleaning area than the average robot vacuum (200 m² vs 180 m²). The average robot vacuum has a maximum cleaning area of 180 m².
    200 m² vs 180 m²
  • 16.8% 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.
    2.97 kg vs 3.57 kg
  • 0.3 m longer power cord
    This robot vacuum has a longer power cord than the average robot vacuum (1.8 m vs 1.5 m). The average robot vacuum's power cord is 1.5 m long.
    1.8 m vs 1.5 m
  • 3 dB quieter
    This robot vacuum has a lower reported cleaning noise level than the average robot vacuum (62 dB vs 65 dB). The average robot vacuum has a reported noise level of 65 dB.
    62 dB vs 65 dB
  • Empties its dustbin automatically
    This robot vacuum empties its dustbin automatically, while the average robot vacuum requires manual dustbin emptying.
  • 200 mL larger dustbin
    This robot vacuum has a larger onboard dustbin than the average robot vacuum (600 mL vs 400 mL). The average robot vacuum has a dustbin capacity of 400 mL.
    600 mL vs 400 mL
  • 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
  • 1,000 Pa stronger maximum suction
    This robot vacuum has stronger maximum suction than the average robot vacuum (5,000 Pa vs 4,000 Pa). The average robot vacuum has a maximum suction pressure of 4,000 Pa.
    5,000 Pa vs 4,000 Pa
  • 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
  • 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.
  • 5 mm lower threshold clearance
    This robot vacuum can only cross lower thresholds than the average robot vacuum (15 mm vs 20 mm). The average robot vacuum can cross thresholds up to 20 mm high.
    15 mm vs 20 mm
  • 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.
  • 6.53x less popular
    LEFANT F1 Pro is less popular than the average robot vacuum (1 vs 6.5).
    1 vs 6.53
  • 4.7% worse value for money
    LEFANT F1 Pro has worse value for money than the average robot vacuum (7.25 vs 7.6).
    7.25 vs 7.59
  • 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 voice prompts
    This robot vacuum does not provide voice prompts, while the average robot vacuum does. 76.3% of robot vacuums offer these.
  • 4 fewer languages supported
    This robot vacuum supports fewer languages than the average robot vacuum (13 vs 17). The average robot vacuum supports 17 languages.
    13 vs 17
  • 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
  • 5 mm lower threshold clearance
    This robot vacuum can only cross lower thresholds than the average robot vacuum (15 mm vs 20 mm). The average robot vacuum can cross thresholds up to 20 mm high.
    15 mm vs 20 mm
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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

Video reviews

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Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

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nextpit.de
21/12/2021
Summary of the review
Lefant F1 hands-on: powerful robot vacuum in a mini format
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nextpit.de
21/12/2021
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nerdsheaven.de
22/04/2022
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12/10/2021
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Third-party reviews

What customers like about LEFANT F1 Pro

  • Extremely slim, compact design easily cleans beneath furniture and beds
  • Powerful suction up to 5,000 Pa, ideal for dust and pet hair
  • Easy smartphone-app setup and Alexa voice-assistant support
  • Excellent value for money
  • Responsive customer service helps resolve questions or problems

What customers don't like about LEFANT F1 Pro

  • Navigation can be random in cluttered rooms or complex layouts
  • Supports only 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi, complicating setup for some users
  • The dustbin needs frequent emptying
  • Limited mopping suited only to light dust removal

Verdict

The Lefant F1 Pro is a compact robot vacuum and mop combo featuring a slim, bumper-free design measuring 28 cm in diameter and 6.8 cm in height, which allows it to effortlessly navigate under low-clearance furniture. It is equipped with a powerful 5000 Pa brushless suction port that prevents hair entanglement, dual side brushes, a large 600 ml visible dustbin, and a 3600 mAh battery delivering up to 250 minutes of runtime. Main advantages include its exceptional performance on hard floors, tangle-free pet hair management, Freemove 3.0 obstacle-detection technology, and compatibility with Alexa and Google Assistant voice controls. However, notable drawbacks include its lack of advanced LiDAR or laser-based mapping capabilities, which causes it to occasionally get stuck or restart cleaning cycles from scratch, and its relative inefficiency on thick plush carpets.

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