Proscenic Q8 Max: two-minute review
The Proscenic Q8 Max offers a lot for its budget-friendly price.
At 4,200Pa, the suction is surprisingly high for a model in this price bracket, too.
This feature is best for maintenance rather than deep cleaning.
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The navigation isn’t perfect, though.
That’s the short version read on for my full Proscenic Q8 Max robot vacuum review.
It’s slim enough to slide under furniture and features a sleek, all-black look.
This base station includes a larger dustbin into which the small onboard bin will automatically empty when docked.
Unsurprisingly for this price, there’s no automatic draining or refilling of the bot’s water tank.
I was pleasantly surprised by the minimal plastic that was used to transport the Proscenic Q8 Max.
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It uses LiDAR for navigation.
Let’s start with vacuuming performance.
However, it really stepped up on the highest suction power, cleaning up almost everything in sight.
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The side brush was very effective at attacking the debris around the edges of rooms.
One bigger test for robot vacuums is how well they can deal with hair.
Many budget robot vacuums just have a simple charge dock, so I appreciated this more advanced option.
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Rug mishaps aside, I was generally impressed with the Proscenic Q8 Max’s mopping powers.
It handled everyday spills, like water and even dried milk, very well.
However, it didn’t manage to clear more stubborn stains though that’s not uncommon for robot vacuums.
And even then, you’ll need to take care of the occasional deep clean of your mop pads.
My testing also included checking how well this robot vacuum navigated my apartment and avoided obstacles like furniture.
In terms of noise levels, the Proscenic Q8 Max is relatively quiet, especially on its lower parameters.
The app allows you to customize cleaning preferences for each level for added convenience.
Should you buy the Proscenic Q8 Max?
Many budget robot vacuums just have a simple charge dock.
It’s best for keeping things tidy between deeper cleanings.
Read we test robot vacuum cleaners.
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