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Grundig VCR 4230 vs Kärcher RCV 3
What VCR 4230 does better (6) and where RCV 3 wins (5) — every spec side by side.
Dimensions
Size comparison
VCR 4230RCV 3
| VCR 4230 | RCV 3 | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 80 mm | 94 mm | −14 mm |
| Width / diameter | 320 mm | 350 mm | −30 mm |
| Length | 320 mm | 350 mm | −30 mm |
| Weight | 4.2 kg | 3.7 kg | +0.5 kg |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is VCR 4230 better than RCV 3?
- Runtime170 min vs 120 min+42%
- Height80 mm vs 94 mm+18%
- Water tank (robot)300 ml vs 170 ml+76%
- Dustbin (robot)400 ml vs 300 ml+33%
- Cleaning area per charge110 m² vs 85 m²+29%
- Noise level65 dB vs 67 dB+3%
Why is RCV 3 better than VCR 4230?
- NavigationGyroscope vs Laser (LiDAR)
- Suction power2,000 Pa vs 2,500 Pa+25%
- Battery capacity2,600 mAh vs 3,200 mAh+23%
- Threshold climbing15 mm vs 18 mm+20%
- Charging time360 min vs 230 min+57%
Specifications
Side by side
| Suction & cleaning | ||
| Suction power | 2,000 Pa | 2,500 Pa |
| Dustbin (robot) | 400 ml | 300 ml |
| Main brush | Single main brush | Single main brush |
| Side brushes | 1 | 1 |
| HEPA filter | Yes | — |
| Noise level | 65 dB | 67 dB |
| Navigation & obstacles | ||
| Navigation | Gyroscope | Laser (LiDAR) |
| Navigation sensors | Gyroscope, Cliff sensors | LiDAR laser (LDS), Cliff sensors |
| Obstacle avoidance | Basic sensors (infrared / bumper) | Basic sensors (infrared / bumper) |
| Threshold climbing | 15 mm | 18 mm |
| No-go zones / virtual walls | — | Yes |
| Room mapping & room selection | — | Yes |
| Mopping | ||
| Mop type | Mop pad | — |
| Water tank (robot) | 300 ml | 170 ml |
| Base station | ||
| Base station | Charging dock | Charging dock |
| Battery & runtime | ||
| Battery capacity | 2,600 mAh | 3,200 mAh |
| Runtime | 170 min | 120 min |
| Charging time | 360 min | 230 min |
| Cleaning area per charge | 110 m² | 85 m² |
| Size & weight | ||
| Width / diameter | 320 mm | 350 mm |
| Length | 320 mm | 350 mm |
| Height | 80 mm | 94 mm |
| Weight | 4.2 kg | 3.7 kg |
| Shape | Round | Round |
| Colours | White | White, Yellow |
| App & smart home | ||
| App control | Yes | Yes |
| Remote control | Yes | — |
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