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ZACO V4 Max review: 118 specs compared

Avg. price:~£110Max suction power:3000 PaRuntime:100 minDustbin capacity:300 mLMax threshold height:18 mm

ZACO V4 Max 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.

5.2/10

Overall score

Score
5.2/ 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
â–¼ Worse than 97% of models
Score components

80%

5.2

Technical score

20%

?

User score

â–¼Worse than 97% of robot vacuums
6.6

Value for money

Value for money
6.6/ 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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 93% of models
Score components

70%

5.2

Overall score

30%

9.9

Price

â–¼Worse than 93%
5.2

Technical score

Technical score
5.2/ 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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 93% of models
Score components

30%

5.3

Cleaning

23%

5.0

Navigation

18%

4.3

Mopping

12%

3.3

Battery

10%

8.0

Smart Features

7%

7.2

Design

â–¼Worse than 93%
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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
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 62% of models
Score components

70%

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User ratings

30%

?

Number of reviews

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Where to buy
    N/A~ £110
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Technical Specifications of robot vacuum ZACO V4 Max

Technical score
Technical score
5.2/ 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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 93% of models
Score components:

30%

5.3

Cleaning

23%

5.0

Navigation

18%

4.3

Mopping

12%

3.3

Battery

10%

8.0

Smart Features

7%

7.2

Design

5.2
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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ 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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
Popularity:
ZACO V4 Max 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
6.6/ 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 93% of models
Score components:

70%

5.2

Overall score

30%

9.9

Price

6.6
Max suction power
3,000 Pa
Market range: <1.6k Pa – >12k Pa
This robot vacuum has a maximum suction pressure of 3,000 Pa, which is lower than 52.5% of robot vacuums and equal to 8.6% 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
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
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
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
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
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
ZACO Smart
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
no
This robot vacuum does not support Bluetooth connectivity. 64.7% of robot vacuums support Bluetooth connectivity.
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Battery capacity
2,600 mAh
Market range: <2.4k mAh – >5.2k mAh
This robot vacuum has a battery capacity of 2,600 mAh, which is lower than 59% of robot vacuums and equal to 26.9% of robot vacuums.
Battery type
Li-ion
Battery voltage
14.4 V
Runtime
100 min
Market range: <90 min – >240 min
This robot vacuum runs for 100 min per charge, which is shorter than 83% of robot vacuums and equal to 6.5% 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
305 mm
Length
300 mm
Weight
2.15 kg
Market range: <2.59 kg – >4.76 kg
This robot vacuum weighs 2.15 kg, making it lighter than 97.1% of robot vacuums.
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ZACO V4 Max 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
  • 39.8% lighter
    This robot vacuum is lighter than the average robot vacuum (2.2 kg vs 3.57 kg). The average robot vacuum weighs 3.57 kg.
    2.15 kg vs 3.57 kg
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Newer model
    This robot vacuum was released in 2024, later than the average robot vacuum in 2023. The average release year for robot vacuums is 2023.
    2024 vs 2023
  • 2.36x cheaper
    ZACO V4 Max is cheaper than the average robot vacuum (£110 vs £260).
    £110 vs £260
  • 2.36x cheaper
    ZACO V4 Max is cheaper than the average robot vacuum (£110 vs £260).
    £110 vs £260
  • 39.8% lighter
    This robot vacuum is lighter than the average robot vacuum (2.2 kg vs 3.57 kg). The average robot vacuum weighs 3.57 kg.
    2.15 kg vs 3.57 kg
  • Newer model
    This robot vacuum was released in 2024, later than the average robot vacuum in 2023. The average release year for robot vacuums is 2023.
    2024 vs 2023
  • 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 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 cleaning solution
    This robot vacuum supports cleaning solution for mopping, while the average robot vacuum does not. 44.8% of robot vacuums support this.
  • 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.
  • 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 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.
  • 14.3% worse value for money
    ZACO V4 Max has worse value for money than the average robot vacuum (6.63 vs 7.6).
    6.63 vs 7.59
  • 6.53x less popular
    ZACO V4 Max is less popular than the average robot vacuum (1 vs 6.5).
    1 vs 6.53
  • 50 min shorter runtime
    This robot vacuum runs for less time per charge than the average robot vacuum (100 min vs 150 min). The average robot vacuum runs for 150 min.
    100 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.
  • 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
  • 600 mAh smaller battery capacity
    This robot vacuum has a smaller battery capacity than the average robot vacuum (2,600 mAh vs 3,200 mAh). The average robot vacuum has a battery capacity of 3,200 mAh.
    2,600 mAh vs 3,200 mAh
  • 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
  • 4 dB louder
    This robot vacuum has a higher reported cleaning noise level than the average robot vacuum (69 dB vs 65 dB). The average robot vacuum has a reported noise level of 65 dB.
    69 dB vs 65 dB
  • 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 voice prompts
    This robot vacuum does not provide voice prompts, while the average robot vacuum does. 76.3% of robot vacuums offer these.
  • No Bluetooth
    This robot vacuum does not support Bluetooth connectivity, while the average robot vacuum does. 64.6% of robot vacuums support Bluetooth connectivity.
  • 8 fewer languages supported
    This robot vacuum supports fewer languages than the average robot vacuum (9 vs 17). The average robot vacuum supports 17 languages.
    9 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
  • 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 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 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 mm lower threshold clearance
    This robot vacuum can only cross lower thresholds than the average robot vacuum (18 mm vs 20 mm). The average robot vacuum can cross thresholds up to 20 mm high.
    18 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 100 mL smaller dustbin
    This robot vacuum has a smaller onboard dustbin than the average robot vacuum (300 mL vs 400 mL). The average robot vacuum has a dustbin capacity of 400 mL.
    300 mL vs 400 mL
  • 1,000 Pa weaker maximum suction
    This robot vacuum has weaker maximum suction than the average robot vacuum (3,000 Pa vs 4,000 Pa). The average robot vacuum has a maximum suction pressure of 4,000 Pa.
    3,000 Pa vs 4,000 Pa
  • Non-washable dustbin
    This robot vacuum does not have a washable dustbin, while the average robot vacuum does. 83.6% of robot vacuums have a washable dustbin.
  • 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

Third-party reviews

What customers like about ZACO V4 Max

  • Good suction effectively collects hair and dust
  • Slim design about 7.5 cm high easily fits beneath sofas and beds
  • Good value for money
  • Useful dedicated edge and spot modes for corners or specific areas
  • Long battery life and automatic return to the charging dock

What customers don't like about ZACO V4 Max

  • No systematic navigation, so it may move randomly, miss areas or repeatedly clean the same spot
  • The app experience can be frustrating or awkward
  • Small dustbin needs regular emptying
  • May struggle to find the charging dock or move across carpets
  • Mopping performance is often disappointing in practice

Verdict

The ZACO V4 Max is an ultra-slim robot vacuum featuring an 8 cm height profile, a 3,000 Pa maximum suction capacity, and a 2,600 mAh lithium-ion battery that delivers up to 100 minutes of runtime. It utilizes advanced gyro navigation to clean in systematic lanes across hard floors and carpets. Main advantages include a brushless direct suction port engineered to prevent pet hair tangles, compatibility with Amazon Alexa and Google Home, real-time app mapping, and a fine particulate filter suited for allergies. Primary limitations include a relatively small 300 ml dustbin capacity, a long 300-minute charging period, a lack of dedicated mopping functionality, and potential performance challenges on high-pile carpets.

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