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Kärcher RCV 2 vs Kärcher RCV 3

What RCV 2 does better (6) and where RCV 3 wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Kärcher RCV 2
Kärcher · 2025RCV 2
4.0Score
6 advantages≈ US$210
vs
Kärcher RCV 3
Kärcher · 2023RCV 3
4.0Score
3 advantages≈ US$200
Higher score
4.2Cleaning power2.3
2.3Navigation3.0
3.5Base station3.5
3.4Battery3.7
Dimensions

Size comparison

RCV 2RCV 3
325 × 80325350 × 94350
RCV 2RCV 3Difference
Height80 mm94 mm−14 mm
Width / diameter325 mm350 mm−25 mm
Length325 mm350 mm−25 mm
Weight3.1 kg3.7 kg−0.6 kg

Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).

Why is RCV 2 better than RCV 3?

  1. Suction power4,000 Pa vs 2,500 Pa+60%
  2. Runtime130 min vs 120 min+8%
  3. Height80 mm vs 94 mm+18%
  4. Water tank (robot)250 ml vs 170 ml+47%
  5. Dustbin (robot)420 ml vs 300 ml+40%
  6. Noise level65 dB vs 67 dB+3%

Why is RCV 3 better than RCV 2?

  1. NavigationGyroscope vs Laser (LiDAR)
  2. Battery capacity2,600 mAh vs 3,200 mAh+23%
  3. Charging time330 min vs 230 min+43%
Specifications

Side by side

Kärcher RCV 2Kärcher RCV 2≈ US$2104.0
Kärcher RCV 3Kärcher RCV 3≈ US$2004.0
Suction & cleaning
Suction power4,000 Pa2,500 Pa
Dustbin (robot)420 ml300 ml
Main brushSingle main brushSingle main brush
Side brushes11
Noise level65 dB67 dB
Navigation & obstacles
NavigationGyroscopeLaser (LiDAR)
Navigation sensorsGyroscope, Wall sensor, Cliff sensorsLiDAR laser (LDS), Cliff sensors
Obstacle avoidanceBasic sensors (infrared / bumper)Basic sensors (infrared / bumper)
Threshold climbing—18 mm
No-go zones / virtual wallsYesYes
Room mapping & room selectionYesYes
Mopping
Water tank (robot)250 ml170 ml
Base station
Base stationCharging dockCharging dock
Battery & runtime
Battery capacity2,600 mAh3,200 mAh
Runtime130 min120 min
Charging time330 min230 min
Cleaning area per charge—85 m²
Size & weight
Width / diameter325 mm350 mm
Length325 mm350 mm
Height80 mm94 mm
Weight3.1 kg3.7 kg
ShapeRoundRound
ColoursWhite, Yellow, BlackWhite, Yellow
App & smart home
App controlYesYes
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