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Vileda VR 102 review: 118 specs compared

Avg. price:~£180Max suction power:?Runtime:90 minDustbin capacity:500 mLMax threshold height:15 mm

Vileda VR 102 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.

Vileda VR 102
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%

4.7

Technical score

20%

8.1

User score

â–¼Worse than 95% of robot vacuums
6.7

Value for money

Value for money
6.7/ 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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 92% of models
Score components

70%

5.4

Overall score

30%

9.6

Price

â–¼Worse than 92%
4.7

Technical score

Technical score
4.7/ 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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
Score components

30%

6.0

Cleaning

23%

4.1

Navigation

18%

3.9

Mopping

12%

2.8

Battery

10%

4.4

Smart Features

7%

7.7

Design

â–¼Worse than 99%
8.1

User score

User score
8.1/ 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–² Better than 71% of models
Score components

70%

8.0

User ratings

30%

8.4

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
â–²Better than 71%
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Technical Specifications of robot vacuum Vileda VR 102

Technical score
Technical score
4.7/ 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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
Score components:

30%

6.0

Cleaning

23%

4.1

Navigation

18%

3.9

Mopping

12%

2.8

Battery

10%

4.4

Smart Features

7%

7.7

Design

4.7
User score
User score
8.1/ 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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 71% of models
Score components

70%

8.0

User ratings

30%

8.4

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
8.1
Popularity
Popularity
8.4/ 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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 71% of models
Popularity:
Vileda VR 102 has a popularity index of 8.4, higher than that of 71.5% of robot vacuums and equal to that of 2.6% of robot vacuums.
8.4
Value for money
Value for money
6.7/ 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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 92% of models
Score components:

70%

5.4

Overall score

30%

9.6

Price

6.7
Max suction power
?
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
brushed
This robot vacuum uses a brushed motor, a type that is generally less efficient than those used by 97.5% of robot vacuums and also used by 2.5% of robot vacuums.
Power
28.5 W
Cleaning modes
3
Market range: <2 – >5
This robot vacuum offers 3 cleaning modes, which is fewer than 62% of robot vacuums offer and the same number as 27.7% 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
random
This robot vacuum uses random as its primary navigation system, which is less capable than the systems in 96% of robot vacuums and matched by 4% 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
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
2,200 mAh
Market range: <2.4k mAh – >5.2k mAh
This robot vacuum has a battery capacity of 2,200 mAh, which is lower than 91.3% of robot vacuums and equal to 1% of robot vacuums.
Battery type
Li-ion
Battery voltage
10.8 V
Runtime
90 min
Market range: <90 min – >240 min
This robot vacuum runs for 90 min per charge, which is shorter than 89.9% of robot vacuums and equal to 4.2% 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
1.9 kg
Market range: <2.59 kg – >4.76 kg
This robot vacuum weighs 1.9 kg, making it lighter than 98.6% of robot vacuums and the same weight as 0.2% of robot vacuums.
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Vileda VR 102 vs the average robot vacuum

246810TotalBatteryDesignSmart FeaturesNavigationCleaningMopping
  • 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
  • 46.8% lighter
    This robot vacuum is lighter than the average robot vacuum (1.9 kg vs 3.57 kg). The average robot vacuum weighs 3.57 kg.
    1.9 kg vs 3.57 kg
  • 100 mL larger dustbin
    This robot vacuum has a larger onboard dustbin than the average robot vacuum (500 mL vs 400 mL). The average robot vacuum has a dustbin capacity of 400 mL.
    500 mL vs 400 mL
  • 5 dB quieter
    This robot vacuum has a lower reported cleaning noise level than the average robot vacuum (60 dB vs 65 dB). The average robot vacuum has a reported noise level of 65 dB.
    60 dB vs 65 dB
  • 46.8% lighter
    This robot vacuum is lighter than the average robot vacuum (1.9 kg vs 3.57 kg). The average robot vacuum weighs 3.57 kg.
    1.9 kg vs 3.57 kg
  • 5 dB quieter
    This robot vacuum has a lower reported cleaning noise level than the average robot vacuum (60 dB vs 65 dB). The average robot vacuum has a reported noise level of 65 dB.
    60 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
  • 100 mL larger dustbin
    This robot vacuum has a larger onboard dustbin than the average robot vacuum (500 mL vs 400 mL). The average robot vacuum has a dustbin capacity of 400 mL.
    500 mL vs 400 mL
  • More basic obstacle avoidance
    This robot vacuum uses basic sensors for obstacle avoidance, while the average robot vacuum uses hybrid.
    basic sensors vs hybrid
  • More basic navigation
    This robot vacuum uses random for navigation, while the average robot vacuum uses LiDAR.
    random 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.
  • 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
  • 1 fewer cleaning modes
    This robot vacuum offers fewer cleaning modes than the average robot vacuum (3 vs 4). The average robot vacuum offers 4 cleaning modes.
    3 vs 4
  • 13.9% worse value for money
    Vileda VR 102 has worse value for money than the average robot vacuum (6.66 vs 7.6).
    6.66 vs 7.59
  • 60 min shorter runtime
    This robot vacuum runs for less time per charge than the average robot vacuum (90 min vs 150 min). The average robot vacuum runs for 150 min.
    90 min vs 150 min
  • Does not resume cleaning after charging
    This robot vacuum does not resume cleaning after charging, while the average robot vacuum resumes cleaning after charging.
  • 1,000 mAh smaller battery capacity
    This robot vacuum has a smaller battery capacity than the average robot vacuum (2,200 mAh vs 3,200 mAh). The average robot vacuum has a battery capacity of 3,200 mAh.
    2,200 mAh vs 3,200 mAh
  • 140 m² smaller cleaning area
    This robot vacuum has a smaller maximum cleaning area than the average robot vacuum (40 m² vs 180 m²). The average robot vacuum has a maximum cleaning area of 180 m².
    40 m² vs 180 m²
  • 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 2022, earlier than the average robot vacuum in 2023. The average release year for robot vacuums is 2023.
    2022 vs 2023
  • 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 scheduled cleaning
    This robot vacuum does not support scheduled cleaning, while the average robot vacuum does. 96.4% of robot vacuums offer this.
  • No maintenance notifications
    This robot vacuum does not provide maintenance notifications, while the average robot vacuum does. 76.8% of robot vacuums offer these.
  • 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
  • More basic navigation
    This robot vacuum uses random for navigation, while the average robot vacuum uses LiDAR.
    random 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 1 fewer cleaning modes
    This robot vacuum offers fewer cleaning modes than the average robot vacuum (3 vs 4). The average robot vacuum offers 4 cleaning modes.
    3 vs 4
  • 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.
  • Less efficient motor type
    This robot vacuum uses a generally less efficient motor type than the average robot vacuum (brushed vs brushless).
    brushed vs brushless
  • 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

Video reviews

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heise.de
30/07/2019
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Vileda VR 102 Review: A €130 Robot Vacuum Cleaner - Heise
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qualescegliere.it
16/01/2019
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taenk.dk
22/05/2025
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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 Vileda VR 102

  • Excellent value for users seeking a basic robot.
  • The compact, ultra-slim 8 cm body passes beneath beds, sofas, and low furniture.
  • The large 500 ml bin and wide inlet collect dust and pet hair well.
  • Operation is fairly quiet with a dedicated quiet mode.
  • It is easy to clean and use, with a soft bumper that protects furniture.

What customers don't like about Vileda VR 102

  • There is no intelligent mapping and navigation is random.
  • It often becomes stuck or disoriented in small, cluttered rooms.
  • It does not return automatically to the charging dock.

Verdict

The Vileda VR 102 is a budget-friendly bagless robot vacuum designed for hard floors and short-pile carpets up to 1.5 cm high, featuring an 8 cm low-profile chassis, an extra-large 500 ml dustbin, and an XL suction opening paired with two side brushes. Powered by a lithium-ion battery, it delivers up to 90 minutes of continuous runtime and uses three basic navigation patterns (spiral, zig-zag, and automatic) along with built-in drop sensors to prevent staircase falls. Key advantages include its dual-filter system, an adjustable silent mode that drops operational noise to 60 dB, and a soft shock absorber to protect furniture. However, it lacks smart room mapping, cannot perform wet mopping, struggles with high-pile rugs, and does not support an automatic base station return for self-charging, requiring manual plug-in replenishment instead.

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