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LEFANT M1 review: 118 specs compared

Avg. price:~£230Max suction power:4000 PaRuntime:150 minDustbin capacity:520 mLMax threshold height:12 mm

LEFANT M1 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.

LEFANT M1
6.8/10

Overall score

Score
6.8/ 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%

6.6

Technical score

20%

7.6

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%

6.8

Overall score

30%

9.3

Price

â–¼Worse than 52%
6.6

Technical score

Technical score
6.6/ 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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â–¼ Worse than 60% of models
Score components

30%

6.6

Cleaning

23%

6.7

Navigation

18%

6.1

Mopping

12%

5.8

Battery

10%

8.3

Smart Features

7%

6.9

Design

â–¼Worse than 60%
7.6

User score

User score
7.6/ 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 73% of models
Score components

70%

7.6

User ratings

30%

7.6

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
â–¼Worse than 73%
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Technical Specifications of robot vacuum LEFANT M1

Technical score
Technical score
6.6/ 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 60% of models
Score components:

30%

6.6

Cleaning

23%

6.7

Navigation

18%

6.1

Mopping

12%

5.8

Battery

10%

8.3

Smart Features

7%

6.9

Design

6.6
User score
User score
7.6/ 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 73% of models
Score components

70%

7.6

User ratings

30%

7.6

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
7.6
Popularity
Popularity
7.6/ 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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â–² Better than 61% of models
Popularity:
LEFANT M1 has a popularity index of 7.6, higher than that of 60.6% of robot vacuums and equal to that of 1.8% 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%

6.8

Overall score

30%

9.3

Price

7.6
Max suction power
4,000 Pa
Market range: <1.6k Pa – >12k Pa
This robot vacuum has a maximum suction pressure of 4,000 Pa, which is higher than 49.5% of robot vacuums and equal to 9.9% 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
48 W
Cleaning modes
4
Market range: <2 – >5
This robot vacuum offers 4 cleaning modes, which is more than 38.2% of robot vacuums offer and the same number as 47.5% 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
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
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
4,000 mAh
Market range: <2.4k mAh – >5.2k mAh
This robot vacuum has a battery capacity of 4,000 mAh, which is higher than 60.8% of robot vacuums and equal to 1.6% of robot vacuums.
Battery type
LiFePO4
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
94 mm
Width
320 mm
Length
320 mm
Weight
4.36 kg
Market range: <2.59 kg – >4.76 kg
This robot vacuum weighs 4.36 kg, making it heavier than 81.7% of robot vacuums.
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LEFANT M1 vs the average robot vacuum

246810TotalBatteryDesignSmart FeaturesNavigationCleaningMopping
  • Adjusts its cleaning height automatically
    This robot vacuum adjusts its cleaning height automatically, while the average robot vacuum uses a fixed cleaning height.
  • 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
  • 10 dB quieter
    This robot vacuum has a lower reported cleaning noise level than the average robot vacuum (55 dB vs 65 dB). The average robot vacuum has a reported noise level of 65 dB.
    55 dB vs 65 dB
  • 120 mL larger dustbin
    This robot vacuum has a larger onboard dustbin than the average robot vacuum (520 mL vs 400 mL). The average robot vacuum has a dustbin capacity of 400 mL.
    520 mL vs 400 mL
  • 800 mAh greater battery capacity
    This robot vacuum has a greater battery capacity than the average robot vacuum (4,000 mAh vs 3,200 mAh). The average robot vacuum has a battery capacity of 3,200 mAh.
    4,000 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
  • 800 mAh greater battery capacity
    This robot vacuum has a greater battery capacity than the average robot vacuum (4,000 mAh vs 3,200 mAh). The average robot vacuum has a battery capacity of 3,200 mAh.
    4,000 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
  • 10 dB quieter
    This robot vacuum has a lower reported cleaning noise level than the average robot vacuum (55 dB vs 65 dB). The average robot vacuum has a reported noise level of 65 dB.
    55 dB vs 65 dB
  • Adjusts its cleaning height automatically
    This robot vacuum adjusts its cleaning height automatically, while the average robot vacuum uses a fixed cleaning height.
  • 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
  • 120 mL larger dustbin
    This robot vacuum has a larger onboard dustbin than the average robot vacuum (520 mL vs 400 mL). The average robot vacuum has a dustbin capacity of 400 mL.
    520 mL vs 400 mL
  • More basic obstacle avoidance
    This robot vacuum uses infrared for obstacle avoidance, while the average robot vacuum uses hybrid.
    infrared vs hybrid
  • 8 mm lower threshold clearance
    This robot vacuum can only cross lower thresholds than the average robot vacuum (12 mm vs 20 mm). The average robot vacuum can cross thresholds up to 20 mm high.
    12 mm vs 20 mm
  • 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 recognize individual rooms
    This robot vacuum does not recognize individual rooms, while the average robot vacuum recognizes individual rooms.
  • 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.
  • 5.1% lower user score
    User score
    7.6/ 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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    LEFANT M1
    the average robot vacuum
    LEFANT M1 has a lower user score than the average robot vacuum (7.61 vs 8.000).
    7.61 vs 8
  • 1.5 h longer charging time
    This robot vacuum takes longer to recharge fully than the average robot vacuum (6 h vs 4.5 h). The average robot vacuum takes 4.5 h.
    6 h vs 4.5 h
  • 22.1% heavier
    This robot vacuum is heavier than the average robot vacuum (4.4 kg vs 3.57 kg). The average robot vacuum weighs 3.57 kg.
    4.36 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
  • 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
  • 8 mm lower threshold clearance
    This robot vacuum can only cross lower thresholds than the average robot vacuum (12 mm vs 20 mm). The average robot vacuum can cross thresholds up to 20 mm high.
    12 mm vs 20 mm
  • 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 recognize individual rooms
    This robot vacuum does not recognize individual rooms, while the average robot vacuum recognizes individual rooms.
  • 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.
  • 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
  • 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.
  • 13 mm narrower main brush
    This robot vacuum has a narrower main brush than the average robot vacuum (165 mm vs 178 mm). The average robot vacuum has a main brush 178 mm wide.
    165 mm vs 178 mm
  • 80 mL less onboard water capacity
    This robot vacuum has a smaller onboard water tank than the average robot vacuum (160 mL vs 240 mL). The average robot vacuum's onboard water tank holds 240 mL.
    160 mL vs 240 mL

Video reviews

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Expert reviews

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the-gadgeteer.com
17/02/2023
Summary of the review
Lefant M1 Robot Vacuum and Mop review - The Gadgeteer
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expertreviews.co.uk
10/03/2023
Summary of the review
Lefant M1 review: Good cleaning, mediocre mapping
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zmescience.com
13/05/2023
Summary of the review
The Lefant M1 robot vacuum review: good cleaning and decent mapping
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maison-et-domotique.com
24/03/2025
Summary of the review
Lefant M1: the smart and very affordable robot vacuum cleaner!
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birminghammail.co.uk
10/03/2023
Summary of the review
Review: Testing a robot vacuum and mop combo that punches above its weight
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staubsauger-berater.de
26/07/2026
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Lefant M1 Robot Vacuum Review - Vacuum Cleaner Advisor
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nerdsheaven.de
26/02/2024
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Lefant M1 - solid and affordable household help - NerdsHeaven
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global.techradar.com
07/07/2023
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Lefant M1 Robot Vacuum Review: Excellent Entry-Level Model with Minor Hurdles
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nextpit.de
27/03/2023
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Lefant M1 Hands-On: A Robot Vacuum with Laser Navigation for Under 300 Euros
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siio.de
08/02/2023
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maison-et-domotique.com
24/03/2025
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Lefant M1: The Smart and Highly Affordable Robot Vacuum!
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elespanol.com
27/03/2023
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We analyze the Lefant M1 smart vacuum cleaner - El Español
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maison-et-domotique.com
24/03/2025
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Lefant M1: The Smart and Highly Affordable Robot Vacuum!
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nextgentech.it
12/12/2024
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laurentwillen.nl
20/03/2023
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expertreviews.co.uk
10/03/2023
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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 LEFANT M1

  • Strong suction power that effectively picks up dust, pet hair, and large debris
  • Good value for money, offering high-end features at a budget-friendly price point
  • Compact and slim physical design that allows it to navigate tight spaces and fit under low furniture
  • Performs well on various floor surfaces including hardwood, tiles, and low-pile carpets
  • Easy first-time setup and integration with smart home assistants like Alexa and Google Home
  • Good maneuvering capabilities without aggressively hitting obstacles

What customers don't like about LEFANT M1

  • The official smartphone app and software interface are clunky and need improvement
  • Mapping and LiDAR navigation route planning can be inconsistent, sometimes leading to missed spots or the robot getting confused
  • The 160ml water tank is relatively small, making the mopping feature mediocre for larger homes
  • Prone to occasional Wi-Fi connectivity dropouts
  • Unreliable customer support experience when requesting hardware troubleshooting or replacement parts
  • Conflicting user experiences regarding noise levels, with some finding it too loud

Verdict

The Lefant M1 is a compact, 2-in-1 robot vacuum and mop featuring advanced LiDAR navigation, SLAM mapping algorithms, and FreeMove 3.0 technology for precise obstacle avoidance and real-time path tracking. It boasts a powerful 4,000 Pa suction motor with three adjustable levels, a 520 ml dust container, a 160 ml electronic control water tank, and a 4,000 mAh battery that provides up to 150 minutes of continuous cleaning. Its main pros include an ultra-slim 9.4 cm profile that easily slides under low furniture, an automatic carpet-boost feature, smart control via Alexa or Google Assistant, and the ability to set up to 8 virtual no-go zones via its companion app. However, some cons include a flush-sitting mop attachment that struggles to cross raised room thresholds, a tendency for pet hair to tangle in the bristle-and-rubber combo roller brush, and mixed user reviews regarding the reliability of its mapping software.

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