Beko

What Beko is

Beko is a household appliance brand best known in the UK for fridges, washing machines, cookers and dishwashers. Its UK site calls it "the UK's number one best-selling major domestic appliance brand", and its About page says Beko has been selling home appliances in the UK and Ireland since 1990, that it launched here offering only refrigerators, and that it is available in over 130 countries. The same page describes Beko as the second largest home appliance brand in Western Europe. Those are the brand's own claims, and they concern large appliances rather than vacuums.

Robot vacuums are a small part of the range. Beko's vacuum category holds cordless stick vacuums (the PowerClean and ErgoClean families) and two robots, and the brand's buying guide describes the whole vacuum line as "two different types of appliances: cordless and robotic." For a buyer, the interest is a pair of straightforward robots from a brand with a UK support and parts operation behind it.

The robot vacuum range

Beko sells two robots on its UK site, and they differ mainly in how they find their way around. The category page sums up the approach: Beko robots "use smart sensors to detect obstacles, with selected models using advanced navigation technology to map your home", and both return to their charging stations on a low battery "so they're always ready for the next cleaning session."

Robot Vacuum Cleaner VRR60314. The sensor-navigation model, in white. Beko quotes 2000 Pa of suction, a run time of up to 150 minutes and a 0.4 liter dust capacity. It moves in zig-zag lines in Auto mode and has four modes in all: Auto, Spot, Wall and Manual, with Wall mode following the edges of each room. Sensors steer it around obstacles and detect drops. It comes with a mopping attachment and an integrated water tank, so it can sweep and mop hard floors at the same time, plus a dusting tool. It is Wi-Fi connected, so you can control and monitor it from a phone or tablet, schedule cleans at different times of day, and it returns to its charging station when the battery runs low. It is rated for hardfloor, carpet, tile and vinyl.

Laser Robot Vacuum Cleaner VRR61414VB. The mapping model, in black. It uses LDS laser navigation: Beko explains that it scans the room "using laser beams that bounce off obstacles", maps the area, cleans in straight lines, and stores the map for later cleans. Suction is the same 2000 Pa, the run time is up to 130 minutes and the charge time 5.5 hours. The dust container doubles to 800 ml, it climbs thresholds of 2cm, and the body is 80 mm tall and 342 mm across. It has the same Wi-Fi app control and scheduling. Its spec sheet does not list the mop attachment that the VRR60314 carries.

So the step between the two is a clear trade. The VRR60314 gives you mopping and a longer run time. The VRR61414VB gives you a laser map, straight-line cleaning and twice the bin, which suits a larger or more cluttered home where random zig-zag coverage takes longer. Both run on a 14.4 volt battery and use a MIF filter with motor protection.

The cordless models beside them

Most of Beko's vacuum range is cordless, and a robot owner may well pair one with a stick for stairs and sofas. Beko's cordless machines use its CyclonStorm cyclonic system, and some add ActiFlex, a bending wand that lets the nozzle glide under furniture. Selected models have LCD screens showing speed and battery level and warning when the filter needs changing, an automatic power adjustment that sets suction to the surface, and a turbo boost for carpets. Some come with an All-In-One Dust Station that empties the stick into a larger detachable bin while it charges, the kind of self-emptying the two robots do not offer. Beko's FAQ puts cordless battery life at 45 to 60 minutes depending on the model, with a charge of around 4 to 5 hours.

How the robots are rated

Beko shows its Feefo customer reviews on each product. The VRR60314 was rated 4.5 across 88 reviews, and the VRR61414VB 4.3 across 23 reviews. At brand level, Beko quotes a 4.2 out of 5 Trustpilot rating from over 47194 reviews and says 94% of its customers recommend it on Feefo.

Setup, support and security

Beko supports its robots through the same UK operation it runs for its large appliances. Each robot page has a product registration link, a PDF manual download, a link to Beko's genuine spares and accessories website, and an extended warranty offer covering accidental damage and breakdown. The how-to section has a video on how to install, use and clean the VRR60314VW, alongside guides for the cordless models.

One detail is worth noting for a connected device. Beko publishes a Statement of Compliance for each Wi-Fi-connected product, including both robots, and points to its Vulnerability Disclosure Procedure. For a robot that sits on your home network, it is reassuring that the brand documents its security stance at all.

Guarantee

Each robot comes with "a 1 year guarantee as standard", according to its product page, and the extended warranty is available on top. Beko's much advertised 10 Year Beko Parts Guarantee applies to its large appliances, such as fridges and washing machines, and is activated by registering within 90 days; it is not offered on the robot vacuums, so do not buy one expecting it.

The downsides

The range is short and modest on paper. Two models at 2000 Pa each put Beko at the practical end of the market, neither product page lists a self-emptying or mop-washing dock, and the product pages give no noise figure. The VRR61414VB's laser mapping is the more capable navigation, but you give up the mop to get it. Beko's own site does sell both, with a Buy Now button and a store finder, so availability is simple.

Who Beko suits

Beko suits a UK household that wants a simple, well-supported robot rather than a feature race: a hard-floor flat that would use the VRR60314's mop and 150 minute run, or a bigger home where the VRR61414VB's laser map and 800 ml bin earn their keep. It suits someone who already owns Beko appliances and likes dealing with one brand for registration, manuals and spares. A buyer who wants high suction figures, a self-emptying base or a mop that washes itself will need to look at the specialist robot brands.