Conga 3090 vacuum cleaner review

Today at Blusens we are cleaning. We have been lucky enough to test at home for a few days one of the best equipped autonomous vacuum cleaners on the market. The Conga 3090 vacuum cleaner of Spanish manufacture has left the flag very high. During the trial days he has offered really good performance and results.

At a time when this type of small appliance is booming. Conga has a lot to contribute in the sector. And it does so by offering products capable of competing on an equal footing with other firms that offer similar vacuum cleaners at prices above double. Without a doubt the Conga 3090 is a wise choice. And more considering that now you can buy with a 47% discount the fantastic Conga 3090.

Conga 3090 common design but with surprise

If we look at the physical aspect of the vacuum cleaner we see how its appearance is familiar to us. Virtually all vacuum cleaners of this type are very similar to each other. The Conga 3090, from the Spanish factory Cecotec, also has circular shape and has a height  of something less than ten centimeters.

At the top, contrary to what happens with other similar devices, we find a smooth and clean surface. Stand out in the central area a small bump where a novel laser is located that will carry out a “mapping” of our house to avoid furniture and other obstacles when cleaning.  Clearly one of the novelties to highlight about which we will talk next. 

In the lower part of the Conga 3090 vacuum cleaner we find many elements. In the central part, the main object is found, the vacuum brush. It is a single double brush that intersperses the two lines of bristles with two other lines of silicone. The combination of both materials makes waste collection very efficient. 

To the sides of this central brush we find two oversized wheels. With them the vacuum cleaner moves around the house with agility. And they have a damping system that makes the Conga 3090 rise in height when it detects denser surfaces like a carpet. 

Ahead of the central brush we find the point where we must attach the small blade brush. This small brush will help to easily collect the heaviest debris by helping to introduce it into the vacuum cleaner. The machine will even rotate to use this brush when it detects accumulation of dust or other elements.

At the top end we find steering wheel, much smaller than the side wheels. And at its sides, metal connectors through which the battery is charged of the Conga 3090. Right where the vacuum cleaner “parks” in its charging base when it finishes cleaning or when it needs to recharge the battery.

Finally, on the back is the area where we will dock the deposit with which we can use this device, in addition to vacuuming, for mopping or scrubbing soil.

The tank adjusts comfortably with a “click” and it is removed in the same way. We will have to withdraw the cap to add water and cleaning products.

The laser technology that makes the difference

As we said, there are many firms that have launched to create an autonomous vacuum cleaner. So far, the physical characteristics were practically the same. But Regarding the technology that each device houses, this is where we find the greatest differences. 

A market in which the North American multinational i-robot with its Roomba models had the highest prestige. But what after the tests carried out with this Conga, and seen the results what it offers, we understand that the Cecotec firm has a lot to say in this market.

One of the most important novelties that make the Conga 3090 vacuum cleaner stand out from its competition is the laser it comes equipped with. A laser emitter equipped with Artificial Intelligence and infrared technology. Which together with top-of-the-line software make the Conga 3090 makes an exact mapping of the surface of our house.

The Conga 3090, much more for much less

Faced with the technology offered by its great rival in the market, the Roomba 980 based on video cameras, the laser reading of the Conga 3090 is considerably more reliable and efficient. A difference that is noticeable in the behavior of the vacuum cleaner during its operation. 

Never collide with furniture or chairs, and cleans every corner that you can access without getting disoriented at any time. And this is because recognizes every object found by taking multiple 360-degree laser readings every minute to know where everything is. 

When it detects a large room, automatically divide the space into rectangles to do them in order. So cleaning is more efficient. Without going into detail about what its rivals in the market are capable of offering, we see how for less than half the price, it can exceed expectations with data and results. And all this for only € 349 not bad!

What does this vacuum cleaner offer?

It is a good question when we are condemning the market to acquire any product. In this case, the Cecotec vacuum cleaner is in a privileged position due to the novelties it offers compared to the competition. And for the versatility it shows by performing different types of cleaning. 

INCLUDED IN THE PACKAGE We find, in addition to the vacuum cleaner, several elements. The tank for liquids and cleaning products with which we can use the scrubbing mode and the mop mode. We have a replacement of the outer fabric that is washable. We also find two blade brushes, which are located on the left side. Too a brush to clean the machine underneath the possible deposits of dirt. And, in addition to manual and the warranty book, we find the remote control which also includes batteries.

The aspiration carried out by the Conga 3090 reaches a 2000 Pascal suction power. Compared to the 1670 offered by the Roomba 980. It also has a carpet recognition mode which is very useful. When it detects that the surface is cloth doubles its power automatically for a more intense cleaning.

In addition to the aforementioned laser emitter, the Conga 3090 also presents other novelties with respect to its rivals. We have option to mop and also with a scrub mode. Yes it is, the Conga 3090 also scrubs the house for us. And this is possible thanks to a tank that is easily installed where we can add water and cleaning product.

Undoubtedly options that make this vacuum cleaner, in addition to becoming a cleaning robot that not only vacuums, make a difference with many others. Something that is accentuated even more if we take a look at its price compared to many others on the market.

Decent autonomy that does not fall short

One of the aspects that is also taken into account when deciding on one or the other model is the autonomy it has. The Conga 3090 vacuum cleaner has a 3.200 mAh lithium battery. And Cecotec assures that it is able to offer an autonomy of up to 110 minutes. Something that of course could vary depending on the type of cleaning and intensity selected.

But if the autonomy offered by this vacuum cleaner could seem little to you, you should not worry. Cecotec has equipped its star vacuum cleaner with a very interesting technology. With it, the battery capacity is no longer a problem. When the Conga 3090 vacuum cleaner detects that it has a low battery, it automatically returns to its charging base. Y when has enough autonomy to finish returns to cleaning. But thanks to its software it is able to remember where it had left off. So the cleaning continues from the same place where you left it.

Other novelties that this vacuum cleaner has is the possibility of selecting the double mode. Thus perform a deeper cleaning by making up to two passes through the same site. Also we can select a restricted area which the vacuum cleaner will not enter. Or do the opposite, choose only the area in which we want to clean.

A tailored application for even easier use

In a vacuum cleaner that we can handle with the smartphone, it is very very important to have an application that is up to par. And Cecotec has known how to design an App that makes using the Conga 3090 vacuum cleaner easier than expected. Although we must know that this vacuum cleaner it also has a remote control. A command with which we can give the most basic orders and that also works wonderfully.

But as we say, the mobile application is more efficient and offers more possibilities of use. In a really simple menu we can choose the cleaning mode. Among them we have the simplest, the "auto" mode in which the machine works with a perfect pattern from side to side in which he does not leave a corner without sucking. However We can also select a cleaning of the edges of the selected zone, or that the aspiration is carried out in a spiral from the outside in. 

We can even pinpoint a particular spot that has gotten dirty just for you to pick it up and return to the charging base. Being able to select if the aspiration is carried out form "eco" with lower energy consumption, "Normal", or "turbo".

Something that we really liked is that we can see, once the work is done all the places where you have aspired, consulting a detailed "mapping" of the rooms in which he has worked. Even thanks to its connectivity, we can see in real time the area you are passing. Something not offered by other vacuum cleaners that even triple in price to the Conga 3090.

Also, through the App, we can consult a history of the activity. So we can check when was the last time we mopped. Or the times we've scrubbed the room this week. And we have a very interesting utility. We will can program, as if it were an alarm, the time we want the cleaning to be activated and start.

Conga 3090 vacuum cleaner datasheet

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