Sichler PCR-3100 (robot vacuum cleaner connected, suitable for pet hair): our review

A robot becomes more appealing when you are not constantly following it to the bin. The PCR-3100 has a 500 mL dustbin, a generous capacity that should allow longer intervals between emptying. For a home with pets, that is a practical attraction: dust and loose fur still need somewhere to go while you get on with your evening.

Consider the hallway after everyone has come in, with small bits of dirt scattered towards the kitchen. Regular vacuuming could keep that accumulation more manageable, while the larger container gives the routine some breathing room. There is less appeal in handing over the vacuuming if you immediately inherit a constant emptying job.

Capacity earns its keep. We would still check the bin regularly rather than wait for it to become packed, especially during a pet's shedding season. A roomy container helps with maintenance; collection depends on the cleaning system too.

What do you actually want collected: dust across kitchen tiles, or fur woven into a thick sitting room carpet? The stated 1600 Pa suction points towards everyday dust on hard floors. That gives this model a clear role in a house where wooden flooring and tiles make up most of the cleaning route.

Its pet-friendly designation needs that context. The modest suction specification makes us cautious about recommending it for carpets full of pet hair. A dog can turn a favourite rug into a remarkably effective fur collection system without contributing anything to its upkeep.

For routine dust beneath the dining chairs, the specification is more encouraging. The robot also has 2 side brushes, giving its cleaning arrangement brushes at the sides as well as suction beneath the body. Their presence alone says little about the finish along skirting boards. Manufacturers measure suction pressure differently, so the figure helps position the machine without promising a clean carpet.

The stated 90 min battery life suggests a decent cleaning run before returning to recharge. That gives a regular routine some useful scope while you are occupied elsewhere, rather than leaving another chore squeezed between getting home and making dinner. Coming back from work to less dust underfoot is the attraction.

Keep the setting in mind. The maker's runtime figure comes from the gentlest setting; stronger suction or mopping shortens the run. Your layout and cleaning demands determine how much floor gets covered before recharging, so treat that duration as a guide to planning rather than a whole-home promise.

The stated noise level of 63 dB sits around the average. We would organise cleaning around your household's routine rather than assume it will disappear beneath a television programme. Before a run, follow manufacturers' preparation advice and lift socks, charging cables and small objects from the floor. The laundry basket still has a job.

A mop function broadens the appeal for kitchen tiles and other suitable hard flooring. After an afternoon snack, vacuuming addresses loose debris while damp floor upkeep serves a different purpose. We like the combination for regular maintenance, provided you keep expectations grounded: a dragged mop dampens the surface rather than scrubbing it like a hand mop.

Wooden flooring needs some thought before moisture enters the picture. Manufacturers advise checking that unfinished, waxed or poorly sealed wood can tolerate damp cleaning. That check belongs before adding mopping to your routine, particularly if your kitchen tiles lead straight into a wooden sitting room floor.

Connectivity is specified as Wi‑Fi 2,4 GHz, which means checking that your router offers the matching Wi-Fi band before ordering. Alexa compatibility and Google Assistant support also give this robot a place in a household that uses voice commands. Those conveniences sit alongside the familiar business of preparing the floor and looking after the cleaning parts.

For the everyday job of keeping floor dust in check, this robot is well placed overall in our assessment. Its strongest argument is practical: a generous dustbin, useful runtime and a mop function suit someone trying to reduce the floor work waiting at home. The appeal is steady assistance with a familiar chore.

The DJI Romo A has higher stated battery life at 180 min, a reason to consider it when your priority is a longer cleaning run rather than a guarantee of covering the whole home before recharging. That longer running window is useful when your intended cleaning route stretches beyond the kitchen and hallway. The DJI Romo A is also better rated overall. For a more ambitious cleaning routine, those are concrete reasons to consider the alternative.

Before ordering, check replacement brushes and mop pads, warranty support and the returns policy with the retailer. Those arrangements deserve a place in your decision: you want straightforward access to the parts and help that keep a household appliance useful.