Deik Robot Vacuum Cleaner Review (with pros and cons)

Deik Robotic vacuum is very easy and straightforward to use. Also, setting up and using the machine is very intuitive. This is good news, as the user manual leaves room for improvement and it could be more detailed. 

The robot comes with remote control, from which you can choose five cleaning modes by pushing a button:

1.    Auto cleaning mode/Full go-mode: In Full go-mode, Deik will automatically clean the floors until the battery is too low. After that, it returns to the charging dock until the battery is fully charged, after which it will clean the floors one more time until the battery is too low again. If your floors or carpets are really dirty, this mode is recommended.

2.    Spot cleaning-mode:  Spot cleaning is recommended for deep cleaning smaller areas covered in dirt and debris. As the name suggests, in spot cleaning-mode the robot will begin cleaning in spiral pattern leading to one-meter diameter circle.

3.    Wall following-mode: This mode is quite self-explanatory, as the robot will move to the wall and clean the floor by following the walls of the room.

4.    Turbo boost cleaning-mode: If there’s considerable dirt, pet hair or debris lying on floors, you may want to deep clean the surfaces. In turbo boost cleaning-mode the suction power is increased.

5.    Scheduling: You can schedule Deik to clean on a specific day and time.

The runtime in all other modes but turbo boost is approximately 90 minutes. With turbo boost -mode the runtime is about 40 minutes. This is understandable, as in the turbo boost-mode vacuum uses increased suction and therefore needs more power.

The different cleaning modes allow Deik to be used effectively on different surfaces, situations and according to how dirty the floors are. If you’d like to utilize Deiks’ potential fully, you can incorporate one of the cleaning modes to dry or wet cleaning.

In addition to these five cleaning modes, you can clean your floors by using the direct cleaning, i.e., clean the floors by guiding the robot just by pushing the arrow buttons in the remote control.

In terms of guiding the machine, there is one feature that is missing from this vacuum which is included in higher-end models. That is WI-FI and app compatibility. Although using the remote to guide the machine is effortless, some people prefer using an app. So if being able to give directions to your robotic vacuum via an app is crucial to you, you may want to check out our reviews on iRobot Roomba 980, Neato D6 and  Shark ION Robot 750.

Strong suction power is maybe the single most important feature in a vacuum for pet owners.

We all know, that for the vacuum to be able to tackle pet hair, it must be equipped with a powerful motor as well as strong suction. Many of us still associate robot vacuums with poor performance. However, in recent years, robovacs have developed rapidly, and they have become more powerful and efficient. Luckily there are now some powerful robots that are up for a bit heavier job than their predecessors.

Deik robotic vacuum is equipped with 1200 Pa suction power which is enough to ensure, that the robot can effectively deal with pet hair.  In fact, the suction power is very strong compared to most other robotic vacuums. The suction lifts food pellets, litter and other particles from both bare and carpeted floors. If you want to have the best sucker of the bunch and are looking for the robotic vacuum with most powerful suction, you should take a look at Roomba 980. 

I’m sure many pet owners are glad to hear that even though the vacuum is powerful, it’s not noisy. The robot runs quietly, generating only 50-60 decibels. For the reference, upright vacuums tend to produce around 90 decibels.

There’s no doubt that this vacuum does a stellar job of maintaining the cleanliness in your home. Numerous reviews confirm how efficient Deik is and that it does a thorough job of cleaning around the house on its own. However, even the most powerful robotic vacuums are not designed for deep cleaning. So especially in the case that you have thick carpeting, you should use a full-size vacuum for cleaning once in a while.

For a robotic vacuum that moves on its own around the floors, it’s obvious that its ability to navigate is a significant factor. If the robot can’t navigate properly, it won’t clean the surfaces efficiently, and it may hit the furniture or fall from the stairs.

The Deik robotic vacuum holds an upgraded navigation system that ensures the robot can orientate itself safely around the room and cover all the surfaces thoroughly. It includes gyro sensors that use advanced algorithms.

The robot maps out your home and knows how to return to charging dock once it has completed cleaning the room. Deik has also included detecting sensors to prevent the robot from falling down the stairs. In addition, there’s a set of anti-collision sensors, to help the robot from bumping around.

Moreover, what’s quite impressive, is that the navigation system includes a feature where the robot recognizes the surface it’s on. Also, because of this feature, it can automatically adjust suction power accordingly. For example, the vacuum smartly uses increased suction on carpets and less on tile and hardwood. 

A vast majority of the users have been delighted with the navigation abilities of this vacuum. Deik has been reported to detect obstacles and stairs without any problems and lowering down speed to avoid collisions. However, as with all products, no matter how well it tends to perform, in a few instances, Deik has been found running into walls and furniture. But as said earlier, most users have been impressed with the way Deik operates around the house.

With a limited 15 months warranty, Deik holds a replaceable lithium battery that lasts over 500 cleaning and recharging sessions.

It will take about 3 hours to charge the vacuum between cleanings, and when fully charged, the battery has a 90-minute running time (depending on the cleaning mode). It’s not the best model when it comes to the runtime, but 90 minutes is actually relatively well for a product in this price category.

Most users we contacted and reviews we read stated, that the runtime is to be expected since the vacuum is powerful and therefore consumes a lot of energy.

Also, you cannot expect much more for this price, and most users were satisfied with the running time. However, in case you are looking for a robotic vacuum with an extra long running time, check out Roomba 980. What comes to the 3-hour charging time, it’s on the longer side compared to other models. Still, according to the reviews we read, it has not been an issue in practice.

Want to save time and let the robotic vacuum do its job without having to worry about the charging?

Then you’re probably happy about the self-charging function of this vacuum. There’s no need to plug in the vacuum or worry about remembering to charge the robot before use. Deik robot will automatically return to the station and recharge once it is done with the cleaning or the battery is low.

As this is the case, it’s always ready for cleaning when you need to send it to work. That said, Deik does not continue cleaning once re-charged as some of the other models do (Neato D6, for example). In other words, you have to send it back to work after it’s been recharged. If you have a larger home, this may be something you want to consider.

Usually, Deik has no problems finding back to the charging station, but in case the room is full of obstacles, some troubles may occur. A few users have reported this kind of situations. To prevent this, the user manual asks the users not to place any objects within two meters in front and 1 meter to the right and left of the charging station. 

With pet owners in mind, we always pay extra attention when it comes to the size of the dirt cup. It’s a big deal when your pets leave those huge fur balls behind. The vacuum must be able to tackle the cleaning job without you having to empty the dirt bin every 10 minutes. We feel that this is an especially important feature to consider with robotic vacuums, as the whole idea of buying them is to send them cleaning your house on their own.

Deik has a 0.9 liter capacity for the dustbin, and it’s the largest in the market.

According to many sites, the dustbin in Deik Robotic vacuum is only 0,65 liters, but this actually is not true, and Deik has verified this to me personally. There is no full bin indicator, but this is not a major drawback as long as you empty the bin after use.

It’s no wonder that pet owners have praised the size of the dust cup. This feature allows longer periods of cleaning, and there’s no need to monitor the vacuum constantly to be ready to empty the bin when it gets full.