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Makita DRC200Z review: 118 specs compared

Avg. price:~£1,380Max suction power:2000 PaRuntime:200 minDustbin capacity:?Max threshold height:15 mm

Makita DRC200Z 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.

5.4/10

Overall score

Score
5.4/ 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
â–¼ Worse than 95% of models
Score components

80%

5.0

Technical score

20%

6.8

User score

â–¼Worse than 95% of robot vacuums
4.7

Value for money

Value for money
4.7/ 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 99% of models
Score components

70%

5.4

Overall score

30%

3.2

Price

â–¼Worse than 99%
5.0

Technical score

Technical score
5.0/ 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 96% of models
Score components

30%

4.6

Cleaning

23%

4.9

Navigation

18%

3.9

Mopping

12%

7.9

Battery

10%

5.5

Smart Features

7%

4.4

Design

â–¼Worse than 96%
6.8

User score

User score
6.8/ 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 90% of models
Score components

70%

7.8

User ratings

30%

4.6

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
â–¼Worse than 90%
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Where to buy
    N/A~ £1,380
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Technical Specifications of robot vacuum Makita DRC200Z

Technical score
Technical score
5.0/ 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 96% of models
Score components:

30%

4.6

Cleaning

23%

4.9

Navigation

18%

3.9

Mopping

12%

7.9

Battery

10%

5.5

Smart Features

7%

4.4

Design

5.0
User score
User score
6.8/ 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
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 90% of models
Score components

70%

7.8

User ratings

30%

4.6

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
6.8
Popularity
Popularity
4.6/ 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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 66% of models
Popularity:
Makita DRC200Z has a popularity index of 4.6, lower than that of 65.2% of robot vacuums and equal to that of 0.4% of robot vacuums.
4.6
Value for money
Value for money
4.7/ 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 99% of models
Score components:

70%

5.4

Overall score

30%

3.2

Price

4.7
Max suction power
2000 Pa
Market range: <1.6k Pa – >12k Pa
This robot vacuum has a maximum suction pressure of 2000 Pa, which is lower than 77.8% of robot vacuums and equal to 8.4% of robot vacuums.
N. of suction power levels
1
Market range: <2 – >4
This robot vacuum has 1 suction power levels, which is fewer than 92.3% of robot vacuums offer and the same number as 7.7% 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
2
Market range: <2 – >5
This robot vacuum offers 2 cleaning modes, which is fewer than 89.9% of robot vacuums offer and the same number as 10.1% 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
none
This robot vacuum uses none for mopping. This system is less effective than those on 79.8% of robot vacuums and as effective as those on 20.2% of robot vacuums.
Mop pad type
none
Mop pad material
none
Mop pressure
N/A
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Primary navigation technology
?
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
no
This robot vacuum does not support app control. 94.7% of robot vacuums support app control.
App name
N/A
Wi-Fi connectivity
no
This robot vacuum does not support Wi-Fi connectivity. 93.9% 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
5,000 mAh
Market range: <2.4k mAh – >5.2k mAh
This robot vacuum has a battery capacity of 5,000 mAh, which is higher than 66.3% of robot vacuums and equal to 0.6% of robot vacuums.
Battery type
Li-ion
Battery voltage
18 V
Runtime
200 min
Market range: <90 min – >240 min
This robot vacuum runs for 200 min per charge, which is longer than 77.2% of robot vacuums and equal to 4.8% 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
180 mm
Width
460 mm
Length
460 mm
Weight
7.3 kg
Market range: <2.59 kg – >4.76 kg
This robot vacuum weighs 7.3 kg, making it heavier than 99.6% of robot vacuums.
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Makita DRC200Z vs the average robot vacuum

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  • 320 m² larger cleaning area
    This robot vacuum has a larger maximum cleaning area than the average robot vacuum (500 m² vs 180 m²). The average robot vacuum has a maximum cleaning area of 180 m².
    500 m² vs 180 m²
  • 47 mm wider main brush
    This robot vacuum has a wider main brush than the average robot vacuum (225 mm vs 178 mm). The average robot vacuum has a main brush 178 mm wide.
    225 mm vs 178 mm
  • 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
  • 50 min longer runtime
    This robot vacuum runs longer per charge than the average robot vacuum (200 min vs 150 min). The average robot vacuum runs for 150 min.
    200 min vs 150 min
  • Supports fast charging
    This robot vacuum supports fast charging, while the average robot vacuum does not support fast charging.
  • 1.79 W lower standby power consumption
    This robot vacuum draws less power in standby than the average robot vacuum (0.2 W vs 2 W). The average robot vacuum draws 2 W in standby.
    0.211 W vs 2 W
  • 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.
  • 1,800 mAh greater battery capacity
    This robot vacuum has a greater battery capacity than the average robot vacuum (5,000 mAh vs 3,200 mAh). The average robot vacuum has a battery capacity of 3,200 mAh.
    5,000 mAh vs 3,200 mAh
  • 320 m² larger cleaning area
    This robot vacuum has a larger maximum cleaning area than the average robot vacuum (500 m² vs 180 m²). The average robot vacuum has a maximum cleaning area of 180 m².
    500 m² vs 180 m²
  • 50 min longer runtime
    This robot vacuum runs longer per charge than the average robot vacuum (200 min vs 150 min). The average robot vacuum runs for 150 min.
    200 min vs 150 min
  • Supports fast charging
    This robot vacuum supports fast charging, while the average robot vacuum does not support fast charging.
  • 1.79 W lower standby power consumption
    This robot vacuum draws less power in standby than the average robot vacuum (0.2 W vs 2 W). The average robot vacuum draws 2 W in standby.
    0.211 W vs 2 W
  • 1,800 mAh greater battery capacity
    This robot vacuum has a greater battery capacity than the average robot vacuum (5,000 mAh vs 3,200 mAh). The average robot vacuum has a battery capacity of 3,200 mAh.
    5,000 mAh vs 3,200 mAh
  • 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.
  • 47 mm wider main brush
    This robot vacuum has a wider main brush than the average robot vacuum (225 mm vs 178 mm). The average robot vacuum has a main brush 178 mm wide.
    225 mm vs 178 mm
  • 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
  • Dustbin full alert
    This robot vacuum alerts you when its dustbin is full, while the average robot vacuum does not. 19.5% of robot vacuums offer a dustbin full indicator.
  • More basic obstacle avoidance
    This robot vacuum uses basic sensors for obstacle avoidance, while the average robot vacuum uses hybrid.
    basic sensors vs hybrid
  • 2 fewer cleaning modes
    This robot vacuum offers fewer cleaning modes than the average robot vacuum (2 vs 4). The average robot vacuum offers 4 cleaning modes.
    2 vs 4
  • 3 fewer suction power levels
    This robot vacuum offers fewer suction power levels than the average robot vacuum (1 vs 4). The average robot vacuum offers 4 suction power levels.
    1 vs 4
  • 2,000 Pa weaker maximum suction
    This robot vacuum has weaker maximum suction than the average robot vacuum (2000 Pa vs 4,000 Pa). The average robot vacuum has a maximum suction pressure of 4,000 Pa.
    2,000 Pa vs 4,000 Pa
  • 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.
  • 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
  • 5.31x more expensive
    Makita DRC200Z is more expensive than the average robot vacuum (£1,380 vs £260).
    £1,380 vs £260
  • 60.3% worse value for money
    Makita DRC200Z has worse value for money than the average robot vacuum (4.73 vs 7.6).
    4.73 vs 7.59
  • 17.1% lower user score
    User score
    6.8/ 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
    Makita DRC200Z
    the average robot vacuum
    Makita DRC200Z has a lower user score than the average robot vacuum (6.83 vs 8.000).
    6.83 vs 8
  • 42.6% less popular
    Makita DRC200Z is less popular than the average robot vacuum (4.58 vs 6.5).
    4.58 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.
  • Older model
    This robot vacuum was released in 2016, earlier than the average robot vacuum in 2023. The average release year for robot vacuums is 2023.
    2016 vs 2023
  • 2.04x heavier
    This robot vacuum is heavier than the average robot vacuum (7.3 kg vs 3.57 kg). The average robot vacuum weighs 3.57 kg.
    7.3 kg vs 3.57 kg
  • No app control
    This robot vacuum does not support app control, while the average robot vacuum does. 94.5% of robot vacuums support app control.
  • No Wi-Fi
    This robot vacuum does not support Wi-Fi connectivity, while the average robot vacuum does. 93.7% of robot vacuums support Wi-Fi connectivity.
  • No voice assistant control
    This robot vacuum does not support voice assistant control, while the average robot vacuum does. 91.3% of robot vacuums support this.
  • No cleaning reports
    This robot vacuum does not provide cleaning reports, while the average robot vacuum does. 87.4% of robot vacuums offer these.
  • No software updates
    This robot vacuum does not support software updates, while the average robot vacuum does. 94.4% of robot vacuums support 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.
  • 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.
  • No Bluetooth
    This robot vacuum does not support Bluetooth connectivity, while the average robot vacuum does. 64.6% of robot vacuums support Bluetooth connectivity.
  • No do not disturb mode
    This robot vacuum does not have a do not disturb mode, while the average robot vacuum does. 89.3% of robot vacuums offer this.
  • More basic obstacle avoidance
    This robot vacuum uses basic sensors for obstacle avoidance, while the average robot vacuum uses hybrid.
    basic sensors vs hybrid
  • 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.
  • 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 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.
  • No automatic docking
    This robot vacuum does not return to its dock automatically, while the average robot vacuum does. 98.6% of robot vacuums offer automatic docking.
  • 2 fewer cleaning modes
    This robot vacuum offers fewer cleaning modes than the average robot vacuum (2 vs 4). The average robot vacuum offers 4 cleaning modes.
    2 vs 4
  • 3 fewer suction power levels
    This robot vacuum offers fewer suction power levels than the average robot vacuum (1 vs 4). The average robot vacuum offers 4 suction power levels.
    1 vs 4
  • 2,000 Pa weaker maximum suction
    This robot vacuum has weaker maximum suction than the average robot vacuum (2000 Pa vs 4,000 Pa). The average robot vacuum has a maximum suction pressure of 4,000 Pa.
    2,000 Pa vs 4,000 Pa
  • 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.
  • Does not support spot cleaning
    This robot vacuum does not support spot cleaning, while the average robot vacuum supports spot cleaning.
  • Does not include a cleaning tool
    This robot vacuum does not include a cleaning tool, while the average robot vacuum includes a cleaning tool.
  • 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.
  • Less capable mopping system
    This robot vacuum uses none for mopping, while the average robot vacuum uses static pad.
    none vs static pad
  • 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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pocket-lint.com
20/03/2018
Summary of the review
Pocket-lint Makita DRC200Z robot vacuum review: A cleaning machine for the workshop or office

Third-party reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
Reviews last updated: July 2026 · How we calculate this

What customers like about Makita DRC200Z

  • High cleaning power and effectiveness on hard flooring and hard-wearing carpets
  • Large 2.5-liter dust bin capacity, which holds significantly more debris than standard domestic models
  • Industrial build and robust commercial-grade performance
  • Excellent battery autonomy and longevity utilizing Makita's 18V battery system

What customers don't like about Makita DRC200Z

  • Lacks modern smart features, including Wi-Fi connectivity, app control, and voice assistant support
  • Does not have a self-charging base station; requires manual retrieval and charging
  • Large, bulky, and tall design ($460 \times 460 \times 180$ mm) prevents it from cleaning under low furniture
  • Struggles on thick-pile carpets
  • Very heavy (around 9 to 10 kg), making it less practical for frequent lifting or carrying between floors

Verdict

The Makita DRC200Z is an industrial-grade, 18V X2 LXT brushless cordless robotic vacuum designed for commercial environments, delivering up to 200 minutes of continuous runtime and covering a maximum cleaning area of 500 square meters (5,380 sq. ft.) when powered by two 18V 5.0Ah batteries. It operates at a running speed of 0.3 m/s and features an exceptionally large 2.5-liter (5/8 gallon) dust box capacity, a 3-stage cleaning system with dual 18-inch side brushes, a delay timer, and dual navigation settings (random and pattern modes) managed via ultrasonic and bumper obstacle sensors. Main pros include its exceptional commercial-scale runtime, massive debris capacity, a maintenance-free brushless motor, and compatibility with standard Makita power tool batteries. However, notable cons include its hefty weight of 7.8 kg (17.2 lbs), an audible 76 dB(A) noise level, the complete lack of smart home connectivity (no Wi-Fi, app control, or voice integration), a manual battery charging system due to the absence of an automated self-docking base station, and a tendency to struggle on thick pile carpets.

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