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LEFANT T1 review: 118 specs compared

Avg. price:~£400Max suction power:?Runtime:180 minDustbin capacity:?Max threshold height:?

LEFANT T1 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 T1
7.6/10

Overall score

Score
7.6/ 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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â–² Better than 69% of models
Score components

80%

7.7

Technical score

20%

7.4

User score

â–²Better than 69% of robot vacuums
7.9

Value for money

Value for money
7.9/ 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–² Better than 66% of models
Score components

70%

7.6

Overall score

30%

8.4

Price

â–²Better than 66%
7.7

Technical score

Technical score
7.7/ 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–² Better than 72% of models
Score components

30%

6.9

Cleaning

23%

8.6

Navigation

18%

7.9

Mopping

12%

6.5

Battery

10%

8.3

Smart Features

7%

8.2

Design

â–²Better than 72%
7.4

User score

User score
7.4/ 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 79% of models
Score components

70%

8.3

User ratings

30%

5.4

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
â–¼Worse than 79%
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Technical Specifications of robot vacuum LEFANT T1

Technical score
Technical score
7.7/ 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–² Better than 72% of models
Score components:

30%

6.9

Cleaning

23%

8.6

Navigation

18%

7.9

Mopping

12%

6.5

Battery

10%

8.3

Smart Features

7%

8.2

Design

7.7
User score
User score
7.4/ 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 79% of models
Score components

70%

8.3

User ratings

30%

5.4

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
7.4
Popularity
Popularity
5.4/ 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 61% of models
Popularity:
LEFANT T1 has a popularity index of 5.4, lower than that of 59.8% of robot vacuums and equal to that of 0.8% of robot vacuums.
5.4
Value for money
Value for money
7.9/ 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–² Better than 66% of models
Score components:

70%

7.6

Overall score

30%

8.4

Price

7.9
Max suction power
?
N. of suction power levels
4
Market range: <2 – >4
This robot vacuum has 4 suction power levels, which is more than 49.7% of robot vacuums offer and the same number as 43.8% 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
rotating pads
This robot vacuum uses rotating pads for mopping. This system is more effective than those on 79.6% of robot vacuums and as effective as those on 16% of robot vacuums.
Mop pad type
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
no
This robot vacuum does not store multiple maps, although 56.6% 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
?
Runtime
180 min
Market range: <90 min – >240 min
This robot vacuum runs for 180 min per charge, which is longer than 63.4% of robot vacuums and equal to 13.3% 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
89 mm
Width
292 mm
Length
279 mm
Weight
2.8 kg
Market range: <2.59 kg – >4.76 kg
This robot vacuum weighs 2.8 kg, making it lighter than 80.9% of robot vacuums and the same weight as 3.5% of robot vacuums.
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LEFANT T1 vs the average robot vacuum

246810TotalBatteryDesignSmart FeaturesNavigationCleaningMopping
  • Better mopping system
    This robot vacuum uses rotating pads for mopping, while the average robot vacuum uses static pad.
    rotating pads vs static pad
  • Cleans its mop automatically at the dock
    This robot vacuum cleans its mop automatically at the dock, while the average robot vacuum does not clean its mop automatically at the dock.
  • 20 dB quieter
    This robot vacuum has a lower reported cleaning noise level than the average robot vacuum (45 dB vs 65 dB). The average robot vacuum has a reported noise level of 65 dB.
    45 dB vs 65 dB
  • Dries the mop automatically
    This robot vacuum dries its mop automatically at the dock, while the average robot vacuum does not. 18.5% of robot vacuums offer this.
  • Refills its water tank automatically
    This robot vacuum refills its water tank automatically, while the average robot vacuum requires manual water refilling.
  • 1,000 mL more clean water capacity
    This robot vacuum has a larger base station clean water tank than the average robot vacuum (5,000 mL vs 4,000 mL). The average base station clean water tank holds 4,000 mL.
    5,000 mL vs 4,000 mL
  • 1,500 mL more dirty water capacity
    This robot vacuum has a larger base station dirty water tank than the average robot vacuum (5,000 mL vs 3,500 mL). The average base station dirty water tank holds 3,500 mL.
    5,000 mL vs 3,500 mL
  • 21.6% lighter
    This robot vacuum is lighter than the average robot vacuum (2.8 kg vs 3.57 kg). The average robot vacuum weighs 3.57 kg.
    2.8 kg vs 3.57 kg
  • 1 h shorter charging time
    This robot vacuum takes less time to recharge fully than the average robot vacuum (3.5 h vs 4.5 h). The average robot vacuum takes 4.5 h.
    3.5 h vs 4.5 h
  • 30 min longer runtime
    This robot vacuum runs longer per charge than the average robot vacuum (180 min vs 150 min). The average robot vacuum runs for 150 min.
    180 min vs 150 min
  • 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 dB quieter
    This robot vacuum has a lower reported cleaning noise level than the average robot vacuum (45 dB vs 65 dB). The average robot vacuum has a reported noise level of 65 dB.
    45 dB vs 65 dB
  • 21.6% lighter
    This robot vacuum is lighter than the average robot vacuum (2.8 kg vs 3.57 kg). The average robot vacuum weighs 3.57 kg.
    2.8 kg vs 3.57 kg
  • Has a child lock
    This robot vacuum has a child lock, while the average robot vacuum does not. 44.9% of robot vacuums offer this.
  • Better mopping system
    This robot vacuum uses rotating pads for mopping, while the average robot vacuum uses static pad.
    rotating pads vs static pad
  • Cleans its mop automatically at the dock
    This robot vacuum cleans its mop automatically at the dock, while the average robot vacuum does not clean its mop automatically at the dock.
  • Dries the mop automatically
    This robot vacuum dries its mop automatically at the dock, while the average robot vacuum does not. 18.5% of robot vacuums offer this.
  • Refills its water tank automatically
    This robot vacuum refills its water tank automatically, while the average robot vacuum requires manual water refilling.
  • 1,000 mL more clean water capacity
    This robot vacuum has a larger base station clean water tank than the average robot vacuum (5,000 mL vs 4,000 mL). The average base station clean water tank holds 4,000 mL.
    5,000 mL vs 4,000 mL
  • 1,500 mL more dirty water capacity
    This robot vacuum has a larger base station dirty water tank than the average robot vacuum (5,000 mL vs 3,500 mL). The average base station dirty water tank holds 3,500 mL.
    5,000 mL vs 3,500 mL
  • 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.
  • Supports cleaning solution
    This robot vacuum supports cleaning solution for mopping, while the average robot vacuum does not. 44.8% of robot vacuums support this.
  • 20 mL more onboard water capacity
    This robot vacuum has a larger onboard water tank than the average robot vacuum (260 mL vs 240 mL). The average robot vacuum's onboard water tank holds 240 mL.
    260 mL vs 240 mL
  • 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 store multiple maps
    This robot vacuum does not store multiple maps, while the average robot vacuum stores multiple maps.
  • 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 m² smaller cleaning area
    This robot vacuum has a smaller maximum cleaning area than the average robot vacuum (100 m² vs 180 m²). The average robot vacuum has a maximum cleaning area of 180 m².
    100 m² vs 180 m²
  • 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
  • No cloud connectivity
    This robot vacuum does not support cloud connectivity, while the average robot vacuum does. 90.7% of robot vacuums support cloud connectivity.
  • 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
  • 8% lower user score
    User score
    7.4/ 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 T1
    the average robot vacuum
    LEFANT T1 has a lower user score than the average robot vacuum (7.41 vs 8).
    7.41 vs 8
  • 53.9% more expensive
    LEFANT T1 is more expensive than the average robot vacuum (£400 vs £260).
    £400 vs £260
  • 80 m² smaller cleaning area
    This robot vacuum has a smaller maximum cleaning area than the average robot vacuum (100 m² vs 180 m²). The average robot vacuum has a maximum cleaning area of 180 m².
    100 m² vs 180 m²
  • 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
  • No cloud connectivity
    This robot vacuum does not support cloud connectivity, while the average robot vacuum does. 90.7% of robot vacuums support cloud connectivity.
  • 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
  • Does not store multiple maps
    This robot vacuum does not store multiple maps, while the average robot vacuum stores multiple maps.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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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thesmarthomehookup.com
2023
Summary of the review
2023 Ultimate Robot Vacuum and Mop Comparison
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nextpit.de
23/11/2023
Summary of the review
Lefant T1 quick review: Robot mop with laser navigation
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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 T1

  • Excellent, thorough cleaning, especially on hard floors and when collecting pet hair.
  • Large, convenient base station with huge water tanks, giving the robot high autonomy and requiring little maintenance.
  • Advanced features include automatic mop washing, automatic detergent dosing and hot-air drying.
  • Very quiet operation, making it easy to schedule cleaning while you are away.
  • Compact robot equipped with two rotating mop pads, a design especially popular for dedicated mopping models.

What customers don't like about LEFANT T1

  • Performs less effectively on thicker rugs and carpets.
  • Has difficulty collecting larger or heavier debris such as crumbs and food scraps.
  • No central main roller brush, which some users consider a drawback.
  • Mapping and navigation can sometimes be inconsistent depending on the room.
  • The large, bulky, tank-like base station requires considerable storage space.
  • Replacement parts such as brushes and mop pads can be difficult to find online or may be advertised in the wrong shape.

Verdict

The Lefant T1 is a specialized robotic floor cleaner featuring advanced dToF laser navigation, 4,000Pa suction power, and an internal 4000mAh battery that provides up to 180 minutes of runtime. It stands out with a compact 11-inch by 10-inch frame paired with a large 5L self-cleaning base station that washes the dual spinning mop pads with 40°C hot water across four adjustable backwashing frequencies and finishes with hot air drying. Main pros include its intelligent ultrasonic carpet recognition that automatically reverses the unit to prevent wet rugs, efficient multi-floor mapping for up to three schedules, and robust Freemove 3.0 electronic sensor obstacle avoidance. However, major cons include its premium pricing, a lack of a central roller brush for deep carpet debris extraction, and the fact that it is primarily optimized as a hard-floor mopping machine rather than a heavy-duty carpet vacuum.

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