Trifo
Trifo Lucy Ultra
- Autonomy
- IIIConditional
- Score
- 54/100Limited
- Readiness
- Ready Now
- Price
- $399list
ComparisonTrifo Lucy Ultra and SwitchBot K11+
SwitchBot
SwitchBot K11+
- Autonomy
- IIIConditional
- Score
- Not scored
- Readiness
- Not assessed
- Price
- $399.99list
Up to three
Autonomy Ladder
- IManual
- IIAssisted
- IIIConditional
- IVEnvironmental
- VGeneralized
All robot vacuums. Every figure below is placed against the whole class, so a gap can be read against how much the class itself varies.
Where each one suits you.
The conditions each robot was assessed against, side by side. Rows marked in gold are where these machines genuinely differ.
| Condition | Trifo Lucy Ultra | SwitchBot K11+ |
|---|---|---|
| Home size | ||
| Under 1,500 sqft | GoodCapable but exceeds typical compact-home needs; a lower-tier model handles the same coverage. | GoodA 248 mm body with LiDAR mapping and an auto-empty dock suits compact layouts. |
| 1,500 – 3,000they differ | GoodMulti-room scheduling and per-room mapping suit this size class; TIRVS 3.0 optimizes path efficiency. | DependsRated coverage is 225 square meters, about 2,400 square feet, in quiet mode; the upper half of this range sits near that limit. |
| Over 3,000 | DependsSingle-battery runtime limits full-home coverage on larger layouts; may require docking mid-clean. | DependsRated coverage tops out near 2,400 square feet per charge, and recharge-and-resume is not documented in this record. |
| Primary floors | ||
| Hard floors | GoodEfficient hard-floor suction and brush lift; TIRVS navigation handles cords and clutter well. | GoodA vacuum with a rubber main brush and LiDAR mapping suits sealed hard floors, which it cannot mop. |
| Low / medium pilethey differ | GoodStandard performance on low-pile carpet; brush design suitable for routine cleaning. | DependsThe 6,000 Pa rating is a maker figure, and no independent low-pile carpet test was located. |
| High pile / shagthey differ | PoorOwner reports document suction loss and inadequate agitation on plush flooring. | DependsNo independent high-pile test was located, and a small body leaves less margin on thick carpet. |
| Mopping needs | ||
| Vacuum only | GoodVacuums first; the mop pad is optional. | GoodVacuum-only robot — matches a vacuum-only need. |
| Light moppingthey differ | GoodFlat mop pad handles light, routine wiping of hard floors. | PoorThis model has no mopping function. |
| Frequent moppingthey differ | DependsA dragged pad freshens floors but lacks the pressure or scrubbing for heavy, frequent mopping. | PoorNo mop at all; choose a vacuum-and-mop robot instead. |
| Upkeep you accept | ||
| Regular upkeep | GoodAbout 60 minutes of upkeep a month. | GoodAbout 30 minutes of upkeep a month. |
| Some upkeep | GoodAbout 60 minutes of upkeep a month. | GoodAbout 30 minutes of upkeep a month. |
| Minimal upkeepthey differ | DependsAbout 60 minutes of upkeep a month. Minimal is 30 or less. | GoodAbout 30 minutes of upkeep a month, and the dock empties the bin. |
A robot being poor for a condition is a fact about fit, not a fault. “Depends” means the record names a limit worth reading, not that the answer is unknown.
How far apart is a long way?
A number only means something next to the spread it sits in. Each track is the real range across every classified robot in the class, with the median marked.
Price226 with a published figure
$399$399.99
- Trifo Lucy Ultra$399
- SwitchBot K11+$399.99
$160median $799.99$2,599.99
Suction (mode not stated)228 with a published figure
4,000 Pa6,000 Pa
- Trifo Lucy Ultra4,000 Pa
- SwitchBot K11+6,000 Pa
1,000 Pamedian 10,000 Pa42,000 Pa
Runtime218 with a published figure
120 min150 min
- Trifo Lucy Ultra120 min
- SwitchBot K11+150 min
60 minmedian 180 min360 min
Weight210 with a published figure
7.5 lbs5.1 lbs
- Trifo Lucy Ultra7.5 lbs
- SwitchBot K11+5.1 lbs
3.6 lbsmedian 8.6 lbs25 lbs
Not compared, because fewer than two of these robots carry a published figure: Charge time, Noise, Height.
What the numbers leave out.
Written on each record, and the only thing here every robot on the site carries.
The trade-off
What each design gives up to be good at what it is good at.
Trifo Lucy Ultra
Vision recognition solves false-positive detection but does not shrink the operational scope, mapping and return-to-dock remain bound by dock placement and single-floor assumption.
SwitchBot K11+
The robot is small, so the 4 L dock bag does the storage work that a larger onboard bin would otherwise do.
Vacuum only: no mop hardware, so wet cleaning needs a separate machine.
Who each one is wrong for
Stated by the record itself. A robot being wrong for a household is a fact about fit, not a fault.
Trifo Lucy Ultra
- Homes with high-pile or shag carpet
- Owner reports document suction loss and inadequate agitation on plush flooring. Navigation quality does not overcome brush-to-surface contact limits on thick pile, and no automatic mop lift is documented, so the water tray comes off before running on carpet.
- Households that will not put a networked camera on a moving robot
- The camera is the product's headline feature and is not removable. Review testing found no cloud storage of stills or video, but the robot still carries a 1080p sensor with night vision through every room it maps.
- Owners requiring true hands-off operation
- There is no auto-empty base. The 252 ml bin is emptied and rinsed by hand, the 366 ml tank is refilled for each mopping pass, and filter and brush upkeep sits with the owner.
- Commercial or industrial-scale deployments
- Consumer-class hardware and software; not rated for continuous multi-unit operation. Designed for residential 1-2x weekly schedules.
SwitchBot K11+
- Households that need any mopping from the same machine
- This is a vacuum with no mop hardware, so wet cleaning needs a separate robot or a manual mop, and it cannot cover sealed floors that need a damp pass.
- Homes over 2,400 square feet per charge
- The maker's rated coverage is 225 square meters, about 2,400 square feet, in quiet mode. Larger layouts exceed that figure, and recharge-and-resume is not documented in this record.
- Homes dominated by deep-pile carpet
- No independent carpet test was located for this model. The 6,000 Pa rating is a maker figure, and a small body leaves less margin on thick pile.
- Owners who want the robot to avoid cords and pet waste
- Navigation is LiDAR with PSD sensors; avoidance of cords, socks or pet waste is not among the documented behaviors, so floors need clearing before runs.
What stays your job
The upkeep ownership hands back to you, whatever the autonomy level says.
Trifo Lucy Ultra
- After most runs: Empty and rinse the 252 ml dustbin; rinse the mop pad and empty any water left in the 366 ml tank.
- Weekly: Tap the filter clean; wipe the camera lens with a dry cloth.
- Every 3-6 months: Replace or clean the primary filter (~$12-18); inspect the side brush.
- Quarterly: Rotate or replace the side brush (~$15-20); verify dock contact cleanliness.
- Seasonally: Check charging contacts and dock alignment after heavy use periods.
SwitchBot K11+
- Weekly: Check the rubber main brush for hair and debris, and clear the brush ends.
- Monthly: Wipe the LiDAR, PSD sensors and dock contacts.
- Monthly: Tap out or rinse the filter as the maker directs.
- Every 3-6 months: Replace the dock dust bag, which the maker rates at around 90 days.
- Every 3-6 months: Replace the side brush and filter as they wear.
How much each of these is standing on.
Classifications rest on different depths of evidence. A pre-release assessment and a verified one are not the same kind of claim.
| Robot | Evidence status | Sources reviewed | Last assessed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trifo Lucy Ultra | Provisional | 3 | Aug 2026 |
| SwitchBot K11+ | Pending | — | Oct 2026 |
Evidence status counts the sources behind a classification, not their kind. A high count can be maker documentation and price coverage, so read it as how much was reviewed rather than as independent testing. How we weigh evidence.
Keep going.
The full recordTrifo Lucy UltraSpecifications, evidence, the Fit Check in full, and every tracked change.
The full recordSwitchBot K11+Specifications, evidence, the Fit Check in full, and every tracked change.Robovations classifies robots; it does not rank them. Nothing on this page is a recommendation, and no manufacturer influences a classification or its placement here.
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