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Ilife A4S PRO Review

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Updated Jan 25, 2024 6:29 PM

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The ILIfe A4S Pro was hailed for its 110-minute run time and two side brushes. They liked that it could automatically reduce its suction power when cleaning carpets but didn’t appreciate its lack of a HEPA filter. They also didn’t like how inefficient it was at cleaning high-pile carpets.

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Table of Contents

Product Snapshot

Overview

The ILife A4S Pro is an entry-level robot vacuum cleaner announced in 2016. It has a compact, low-profile design and a decent run time of up to 100 minutes.

It has an impressive suction force of up to 2000 Pa, which rivals some of the best ranked vacuum cleaners in the market. Its 0.45-liter dirt compartment capacity is pretty standard even among the best robot vacuums, and being just 2.95 inches tall, it can easily maneuver under furniture.

Similar to the ILife V5S, the A4S ships with a remote control, and it can also be designated to only clean certain areas of the home through an electrowall. It also has two side brushes for efficient cleaning. It emits a quiet 54 dB of sound, and cleans up 88 – 91% of small and large debris on bare floors.

Consensus

our Verdict

The ILife A4S Pro delighted expert testers with its commendable battery performance. Product reviewers from Rtings confirmed that the A4S Pro could last up to 110 minutes during their tests and 50 minutes on its highest setting.

They also liked that it had two side brushes, unlike the Eureka Groove, and established that this helped push debris towards its path. Experts from PC Mag were also impressed with how the A4S Pro could reduce its suction power when it passes through carpets.

Even though the A4S Pro is not the best robot vacuum for pet hair, experts ascertained that it was a perfect pick for cleaning hardwood, laminate, tile, and low-pile carpet through their experiments.

Unfortunately, critics were also quick to note that the A4S Pro struggled when cleaning high-pile carpet as it could only eliminate 41% of debris.

They also felt it would be hard to maintain because of the many parts that need cleaning and were disappointed that it did not have a HEPA filter.

ReasonS to Buy

  • Exceptional battery performance
  • Two side brushes for efficient cleaning
  • Decent suction force
  • Standard-sized 0.45-liter dirt compartment
  • Low profile

Reason to Avoid

  • Hard to maintain
  • No HEPA filter
  • Not ideal for cleaning high pile carpets

Ilife A4S PRO Specs

Auto Docking & RechargingAuto Docking & RechargingYes
Bin CapacityBin Capacity0.13 gal
Carpet Height AdjustmentsCarpet Height AdjustmentsUnknown
Cleaning Path WidthCleaning Path WidthUnknown
Cliff SensorCliff SensorUnknown
Compatible Floor TypeCompatible Floor TypeAll floors
Filter TypeFilter TypeOther
HypoallergenicHypoallergenicNo
Mop FeatureMop Feature
PetPetYes
Product WeightProduct Weight8.8 lbs
Room-by-Room navigationRoom-by-Room navigationUnknown
Self-EmptyingSelf-EmptyingNo
Sensor TypeSensor Type
Smart AppSmart App
Works WithWorks With

All Specs

Test Results

Bare Floor Performance (% of Debris Cleaned)78.75
Carpet Performance (% of Debris Cleaned)40.25
Pet Hair Performance (% of Debris Cleaned)88.66
Noise level (dB)60
Battery Life (Minutes)84.5

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Market Context

The ILife A4S Pro is an entry-level robot vacuum cleaner announced in 2016. It has a compact, low-profile design and a decent run time of…

The ILife A4S Pro is an entry-level robot vacuum cleaner announced in 2016. It has a compact, low-profile design and a decent run time of up to 100 minutes.

It has an impressive suction force of up to 2000 Pa, which rivals some of the best ranked vacuum cleaners in the market. Its 0.45-liter dirt compartment capacity is pretty standard even among the best robot vacuums, and being just 2.95 inches tall, it can easily maneuver under furniture.

Similar to the ILife V5S, the A4S ships with a remote control, and it can also be designated to only clean certain areas of the home through an electrowall. It also has two side brushes for efficient cleaning. It emits a quiet 54 dB of sound, and cleans up 88 – 91% of small and large debris on bare floors.

The ILife A4S Pro has a larger 0.45-liter dirt compartment compared to the ILife V3S Pro, which has a smaller 0.3-liter dust bin capacity. The…

The ILife A4S Pro has a larger 0.45-liter dirt compartment compared to the ILife V3S Pro, which has a smaller 0.3-liter dust bin capacity. The A4S Pro also allows owners to set up virtual boundaries, while the V3S Pro does not, and it can also run for up to 100 minutes, while the V3S Pro can only manage 90 minutes.

The ILife A4S Pro has a slightly larger 0.45-liter dirt compartment compared to the Eufy RoboVac 11S, whose compartment can only hold up to 0.4-liters….

The ILife A4S Pro has a slightly larger 0.45-liter dirt compartment compared to the Eufy RoboVac 11S, whose compartment can only hold up to 0.4-liters. The A4S Pro also recharges faster than the 11S, as it only requires 218 minutes while the 11S needs 256 minutes.

The ILife A4S Pro is outmatched by the iRobot Roomba 614 since the 614 has a larger 0.6-liter dirt compartment than the A4S Pro’s 0.45-liter…

The ILife A4S Pro is outmatched by the iRobot Roomba 614 since the 614 has a larger 0.6-liter dirt compartment than the A4S Pro’s 0.45-liter bin. However, the A4S Pro has a longer 100-minute battery life, slightly more than the 614’s 90 minutes.

The ILife A4S Pro offers a 2000 Pa suction power compared to the A4S, which is limited to 1000 Pa. However, the A4S has a…

The ILife A4S Pro offers a 2000 Pa suction power compared to the A4S, which is limited to 1000 Pa. However, the A4S has a longer runtime of 140 minutes compared to the A4S Pro, which averages 100 minutes. Weighing 4.85 pounds, the A4s is also lighter than the A4S Pro, which weighs about 8.8 pounds.

Auto Docking & Recharging

Yes

Yes

Bin Capacity

0.13 gal

0.16 gal

Carpet Height Adjustments

Unknown

No

Cleaning Path Width

Unknown

7"

Cliff Sensor

Unknown

Yes

Compatible Floor Type

All floors

All floors

Filter Type

Other

Replaceable

Hypoallergenic

No

No

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Expert Score

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Customer Score

76

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True Score

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Expert Scores

  • Rtings
    101.4

    Category Trust Rating

    60
    The ILIFE A4s Pro is mediocre for bare floors. It really struggles to pick up… Read More

    By:

    Kyle Bartlett
  • Best Cordless Vacuum Guide
    76.75

    Category Trust Rating

    NR
    “No bottom line found for this product” Read More

    By:

    Garrick Dee
  • PC Mag
    74

    Category Trust Rating

    70
    The iLife A4s Pro robot vacuum improves upon its predecessor with more power, a new… Read More

    By:

    Angela Moscaritolo
  • Techhive
    39.9

    Category Trust Rating

    98
    The iLife A4s Pro is a powerful, no-frills robot vacuum that will clean your floors… Read More

    By:

    Michael Ansaldo

Customer Scores