TP-Link’s new budget robot vac will clean for two weeks without being emptied
by Jennifer Pattison Tuohy from The Verge - All Posts on (#68PEQ)
TP-Link launches its Tapo robot vacuum line this week. | Image: TP-Link If you don't like emptying your robot vacuum but also don't like the idea of shelling out over $500 for an auto-empty model, TP-Link's new budget robot vac might be for you. It doesn't empty itself, but thanks to a large 800ml bin, the company says you only have to deal with that dusty mess twice a month.
The Tapo RV10 Lite is one of the first robot vacs from the brand known for its Wi-Fi routers. And in line with TP-Link's reputation for high-tech at low prices, it's a seriously budget bot. The Lite features the big bin and costs $229.99, while its mopping-capable sibling, the Tapo RV10, has a smaller bin but room for a 300ml mopping reservoir on board. It costs $249.99.
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