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Nexaro NR 1700 vs. OrionStar CleaniBot K1

Nexaro NR 1700 and OrionStar CleaniBot K1 are autonomous commercial cleaning robots designed for offices, hotels and other indoor facilities. We compare their cleaning capacity, runtime, navigation, physical dimensions and fleet-management features to examine their suitability for different commercial cleaning requirements.

October 19, 2026 by Business Desk Team

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Introduction

Commercial cleaning robots can assist your business to keep floors clean and decrease time in manual efforts of robot vacuuming/dust-mopping. Your selection of a robot cleaning system would depend on the size of your cleaning area, floor type and robot's clearance and durability.

K1 are for their use in the clean floor, but they have two different bodies.

The NR 1700 is a low-profile commercial vacuum at 17.5 cm, and therefore is a consideration for applications where a low profile machine is desired. Cleani Bot K1 is a very tall commercial cleaning robot that offers vacuum and dust-mop for large accessible floor areas.

Based on ROBOT24.com market-research data records, this comparison examines their cleaning capabilities, endurance, navigation, maintenance requirements and suitability for commercial environment.

At A Glance

Metric	Nexaro NR 1700	OrionStar CleaniBot K1
Robot type	Commercial vacuum with fleet platform	Mid-size commercial vacuum/dust mop AMR
Best-fit use cases	Large indoor areas, lobbies, corridors and carpet cleaning	Hotels, offices and commercial corridor cleaning
Dimensions	343 × 343 × 175 mm official; 346 × 344 × 173 mm in technical sheet	660 × 525 × 718 mm (Robot24 record)
Load / suction / capacity	1.4 L dust bin	10 L dust bin
Runtime / charging	Up to 250 min Eco; approx. 110 min Balanced; 105 min Performance	8 h vacuuming / 4 h dust-mopping; 1.5 h charging
Navigation / sensing	Laser navigation, AI-supported mapping; HUB cloud/fleet management	Autonomous cross-zone scheduling; Wi-Fi/4G
Distinctive capabilities	Up to 1,000 m²; HEPA H13; TÜV-certified IEC 63327 positioning	20 kPa suction; up to 700 m²/h; 440 mm main brush; auto-recharge
Key limitation / caveat	17.5 cm tall: higher than low-profile S170 \| Verification: Nexaro NR 1700 is 175 mm high versus the much taller CleaniBot K1; product class difference must be prominent.	Not low-profile: 718 mm height; not a direct under-furniture substitute

How They Compare

Commercial cleaning and operational role

Nexaro NR 1700 is designed for autonomous vacuuming in commercial interior spaces such as offices, lobbies, hallways and carpets.

Combined with its small size and small book fleet management platform, it is promising for facilities where regular cleaning of several places is needed.

Orion Star Cleani Bot K1. It has a large body for high volume dust bin and larger sweeping brush.

Both robots can handle everyday floor cleaning, but their size and cleaning capabilities lend themselves to different environments in which they operate.

Physical size and access

Height is the one of the most significant differences between them.

Nexaro NR 1700 stands at a height of 175 mm but the dimensions that are recorded in the supplied manufacturer listing and technical sheet appear to be slightly different.

Orion Star Cleani Bot K1 stands 718 mm tall, which is over four times taller than the NR 1700.

Potentially the shorter height of the NR 1700 means it may be able to access areas that a taller commercial cleaning robot cannot get to, assuming it can manoeuvre around furniture.

Cleani Bot K1 is more suitable for open corridors and on clear floorings and now recommended on for under-furniture cleaning.

Thus, the two robots cannot be regarded as immediate alternatives for each other in all commercial settings.

Cleaning capacity and performance

Nexaro NR 1700 has a 1.4 L dust bin, HEPA H13 filtration and a claimed cleaning range of up to 1,000 m².

Its documented features highlight autonomous vacuuming and central fleet management.

Orion Star Cleani Bot K1 features a 10 L dust bin, a claimed 20 kPa suction power and a 440 mm main brush. Its measured cleaning productivity is claimed to be 700 m²/hr.

Thanks to its larger dust bin, the K1 could go longer between emptying on longer cleaning sessions, although this all depends on the size and composition of the debris picked up.

These ratings from the two manufacturers cover different measures and are not in any way representative of directly comparable cleaning-performance.

Runtime, charging

Nexaro NR 1700 has varying operating durations depending on the cleaning mode.

The indicated time of operation is up to 250 minutes in Eco Mode, about 110 minutes in Balanced Mode, and 105 minutes in Performance Mode.

There is a stated runtime of up to eight hours in vacuum mode, four hours in dust-mopping mode for the Orion Star Cleani Bot K1 and a charge time of approximately 1.5 hours.

Cleani Bot K1 has the longer designated vacuuming operation time, but those numbers are under two different working modes and the test conditions of the manufacturer.

Establish a program for monitoring runtime based on cleaning schedules, flooring type and planned cleaning downtimes.

Navigation and fleet management

Nexaro NR 1700 is designed to navigate mapped indoor areas.

Its Nexaro HUB platform allows for cloud management, and is, therefore, applicable to companies managing the cleaning of several robots in different places.

Orion Star Cleani Bot K1 autonomously detects collision, power on, auto-jump, and connect to Wi-Fi/4G. Cleani Bot K1 can be used to travel across the prescribed cleaning zones.

Both systems incorporate automation but it will likely be only as good as the mapping, network connectivity, obstacle management and facility complexity.

Maintenance and deployment considerations

In high debris loading applications, the smaller dust bin of the NR 1700 might necessitate more regular emptying. Smaller overall size and HEPA H13 filtration are pertinent to sites that will benefit from vacuum cleaning at floor level and fine-particle collection.

L dust bin, auto-charge and dual vacuum/dust mopping functions can contribute longer cleaning time for any commercial floors you can reach.

Prior to deployment, operators should verify the compatibility of the floor with each platform, the needs for consumable replacement, the availability of services and degree of remote monitoring capabilities.

Summary

Nexaro NR 1700 and Orion Star Cleani Bot K1 machines with regard to accessibility, cleaning capacity and run time.

Nexaro NR 1700 is an attractive choice for sites needing small robotic vacuuming, HEPA H13 filtration and centralized fleet management. About 175mm tall, it is most applicable in contexts with lower ceilings (but check under-furniture clearance).

Orion Star Cleani Bot K1 could appeal to hotels, offices and commercial corridors requiring more dust capacity, vacuuming and dust mopping, and longer runtimes. Its 10 L capacity dust bin, 20 kPa suction and auto recharge are the sellers. Its 718 mm height (not including wheels) however make it unsuitable for tight spaces under furniture.

The selection is determined by the nature of the floor throughout the building, cleaning needs, durability and clearance required. The comparison is taken from the data accumulated within the ROBOT24.com market- research data records and manufacturer-reported specifications, not performance testing.