AEG AR81UW3SW
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| This model AEG AR81UW3SW | Cheapest of the top 10 MOVA P70 Pro Ultra Best on 3 facts | Highest score here Narwal Freo 20 Best on 6 facts | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price and ranking | |||
| Lowest price | – | $641MOVA (brand store) best | $849Narwal (brand store) |
| Score | not in our ranking | best | |
| Rank | – | rank 11 of 65 with an all-in-one station | rank 1 of 65 with an all-in-one station |
| Customer rating | – | ★ 4.3 · 25 reviews | ★ 4.4 · 61 reviews best |
| Mopping | |||
| Mop type | spinning pads | spinning pads | roller mop |
| Mop lift on carpet higher is better | 0.4 in (10 mm) | 0.4 in (10.5 mm) best | 0.4 in (10 mm) |
| Automatic mop detach | – | yes (best) | no |
| Washes the mop same on all | yes | yes | yes |
| Hot-air drying same on all | yes | yes | yes |
| Station | |||
| Station same on all | all-in-one station | all-in-one station | all-in-one station |
| Dust bag lasts longer is better | – | up to 100 days | up to 120 days best |
| Plumbing hookup | – | no | – |
| Brush and obstacles | |||
| Anti-tangle brush | – | no | yes (best) |
| Obstacle avoidance same on all | AI camera | AI camera | AI camera |
| Climbs thresholds up to higher is better | 0.8 in (20 mm) | 0.9 in (22 mm) | 1.6 in (40 mm) best |
| Climbing system for high thresholds | – | no | no |
| Size, noise and age | |||
| Robot height lower is better | – | 4.1 in (10.4 cm) | 3.7 in (9.5 cm) best |
| Noise not judged | – | 72 dB | – |
| On the market since | – | April 2026 | June 2026 |
Facts as the maker states them. A dash means the maker does not name it. Each model’s page gives the source of every fact. Noise is the maker’s own figure, so we do not judge it, and a customer rating only counts from 20 reviews.
AEG AR81UW3SW specifications
The numbers that matter first, then every fact by group. As published by the maker or the store we read it from.
Suction and brushes 1 fact
- Carpet detection
The robot notices when it drives onto a carpet. Most then raise their suction, and a mopping robot lifts its mop or leaves it at the dock.
- detects carpet and boosts suction
Mopping 2 facts
- Mop type
How the mop is built: flat pads, two spinning discs or a roller. Discs press harder on dried-on dirt, a roller rinses itself while it works.
- spinning pads
- Mop lift on carpet
How far the robot lifts the mop when it drives onto a carpet. From about 0.4 in (10 mm) a medium pile stays dry.
- 0.4 in (10 mm)
Dock 5 facts
- Empties the dust bin
The dock empties the robot’s dust bin, usually after every run. You only empty the dock’s bag or bin.
- yes
- Washes the mop
The dock washes the mop for you, so you do not rinse it by hand.
- yes
- Dries the mop
The dock dries the mop afterwards, so it does not sit there wet and start to smell.
- yes
- Hot-air drying
Drying is done with warm air instead of cold. It is faster and it helps against smell.
- yes
- Dispenses detergent
The dock mixes detergent into the water itself, from its own bottle.
- yes
Navigation and obstacles 3 facts
- Navigation
How the robot maps your home and follows that map. Lidar measures with a laser and works in the dark, a camera looks along and recognizes more.
- LiDAR turret
- Obstacle avoidance
How the robot sees loose things on the floor, such as cables, socks or a pet accident. A camera with depth sensing sees more than a bumper that reacts on contact.
- AI camera
- Climbs thresholds up to
The highest threshold the robot takes, as the maker states it. Measure your own: the step into a bathroom or onto a balcony is often higher.
- 0.8 in (20 mm)
Battery 1 fact
- Runtime per charge
How long the robot cleans on one charge, at its quietest setting. After that it recharges and carries on where it stopped.
- 208 min
Sources: amazon.de
Frequently asked questions about the AEG AR81UW3SW
Does the AEG AR81UW3SW empty its own dust bin?
Yes. The station empties the robot’s dust bin after every run.
Does the AEG AR81UW3SW wash and dry its own mop?
Yes. The station washes the mop itself. It then dries the mop with warm air.
How high a threshold can the AEG AR81UW3SW climb?
Thresholds up to 0.8 in (20 mm), the maker says. Measure your own thresholds: the ones to a bathroom or balcony are often higher.
How long does the AEG AR81UW3SW run on one charge?
208 minutes on its quietest setting.
Does the AEG AR81UW3SW lift its mop on carpet?
Yes, it lifts the mop 0.4 in (10 mm) as soon as it drives onto carpet.