TCL Sweeva 6500
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- 3.7 inRobot heightlower than 8 of 10
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| This model TCL Sweeva 6500 Best on 2 facts | Cheapest of the top 10 ILIFE A30 Pro Best on 1 fact | Highest score here Dreame D20 Plus Best on 3 facts | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price and ranking | |||
| Lowest price | – | $249Amazon.com best | $309Amazon.com |
| Score | not in our ranking | best | |
| Rank | – | rank 3 of 14 with a self-emptying station | rank 1 of 14 with a self-emptying station |
| Customer rating | ★ 3.6 · 4 reviews | ★ 4.2 · 12,009 reviews | ★ 4.2 · 3,676 reviews |
| Mopping | |||
| Mop type | no mop | flat or vibrating pad | flat or vibrating pad |
| Washes the mop | – | – | no |
| Station | |||
| Station same on all | self-emptying station | self-emptying station | self-emptying station |
| Dust bag lasts longer is better | up to 30 days | up to 49 days | up to 150 days best |
| Brush and obstacles | |||
| Anti-tangle brush | – | – | yes |
| Climbs thresholds up to higher is better | 0.8 in (20 mm) best | 0.6 in (15 mm) | 0.8 in (20 mm) best |
| Size, noise and age | |||
| Robot height lower is better | 3.7 in (9.4 cm) best | 3.7 in (9.5 cm) | 3.8 in (9.7 cm) |
| On the market since | – | – | – |
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.
TCL Sweeva 6500 specifications
The numbers that matter first, then every fact by group. As published by the maker or the store we read it from.
Consumables: a 4 l dust bag in the station, which lasts up to 30 days.
Dimensionsrobot and dock
From the published dimensions. The robot passes under furniture with 3.8 in of clearance or more.
Suction and brushes 3 facts
- Suction power
Suction in pascal, as the maker measures it. More pascal helps on carpet, but it says little about how well the robot picks grit off a hard floor.
- 2,700 Pa
- 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
- Filter type
The filter the exhaust air passes through. A HEPA filter holds back fine dust and pollen, which counts if someone at home has an allergy.
- HEPA
Mopping 1 fact
- 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.
- no mop
Dock 4 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
- Bagless
The dock collects dust in a bin instead of a disposable bag. No bags to buy, but you empty it yourself.
- no
- Dust bag capacity
How much the dust bag in the dock holds.
- 4 l
- Dust bag lasts
How long the maker says a dust bag lasts with daily use. With pets or a lot of carpet it is shorter.
- up to 30 days
Navigation and obstacles 4 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
- 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)
- Recharge and resume
When the battery runs low in the middle of a run, the robot recharges and then carries on where it stopped.
- yes
- Stair-edge sensors
Sensors under the robot that see a drop, so it stops at the top of a staircase instead of falling down it.
- yes
Robot 3 facts
- Robot height
How tall the robot is. It decides whether it fits under your sofa, bed or cabinet.
- 3.7 in (9.4 cm)
- Robot diameter
How wide the robot is. Narrower gets between chair legs more easily, wider usually means a bigger dust bin.
- 13.5 in (34.3 cm)
- Dust bin in the robot
How much dust the robot holds before you empty it. It matters less with a self-emptying dock, which empties the bin after every run.
- 500 ml
Battery 2 facts
- Battery capacity
The capacity of the battery. It hints at the runtime, but how much the robot draws counts just as much.
- 5,000 mAh
- 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.
- 180 min
Smart features and warranty 3 facts
- Voice assistants
Which voice assistants the robot works with, such as Google Assistant or Alexa.
- Alexa, Google Assistant
- Warranty
The warranty the maker gives in the United States.
- 1 year
- Scheduled runs
You set days and times, and the robot starts by itself, also when you are not at home.
- yes
Sources: us.tcl.com · vacuumwars.com
Frequently asked questions about the TCL Sweeva 6500
Does the TCL Sweeva 6500 empty its own dust bin?
Yes. The station empties the robot’s dust bin after every run. The 4 l dust bag in the station lasts up to 30 days, the maker says.
Can the TCL Sweeva 6500 mop?
No, this model only vacuums.
Does the TCL Sweeva 6500 work with Alexa, Google Home or Siri?
It works with Alexa and Google Assistant.
How high a threshold can the TCL Sweeva 6500 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.
Does the TCL Sweeva 6500 fit under low furniture?
The robot is 3.7 in (9.4 cm) tall, so it fits under furniture with at least 3.8 in of clearance.
How long does the TCL Sweeva 6500 run on one charge?
180 minutes on its quietest setting. If the battery runs out sooner, it recharges and carries on where it was.
