My S5Max is only half a year old and now there is a already a successor -.- Beside the better obstacle avoidance the new version has it is the same device, though you have to remove things like cables and socks from the floor or he will brutally go rampage on them. I am very satisfied with my "Max". I will feed him some honey loops now to make him happy :-)
Yeah, you're not wrong. The S6 Max really is just a more advanced S5 Max. Biggest change is the new obstacle detection. Beyond that, they are very similar.
Thank you! Glad to hear you like the S6 already. If you like the S6 you'd definitely approve of the S6 MaxV. It's basically a supercharged version of the S6. The new obstacle detection is particularly impressive.
How does this compare to the Roomba i7+/S9+ and Shark IQ that you did a review on? Which would you get for a 5,000 sq. ft. home? 90% tile, 10% carpet, single story. I really value the self emptying bin, so it's mostly hands off, but Roborock seems to have the best/fastest navigation? In addition to expedience, I also value how quiet they are, since my whole family is home 24/7. I recognize this is a complicated question to answer and probably deserves its own video to compare the options, but really hoping you can point me in a direction, so I don't have to buy 3 different cleaners and test them to decide which to pick. My current options are: Shark IQ, Roborock S5 Max and MAYBE one of the Roombas. Hard to stomach the price, but if it means we don't need cleaning service, maybe I can justify it. THANK YOU!! :)
It's a complex question, but you really seal the deal with your home's floor types...get the S6 MaxV, no question. In terms of navigation, I would say the S6 MaxV edges out the i7+ and S9+. When you add in obstacle detection, it's just that much better. In terms of carpet cleaning, the i7+ and S9+ beat the S6 MaxV...they just have more suction power and in our tests cleaned carpets better. However, since you have 90% tile the mopping feature on the S6 MaxV is going to pay big dividends. For me, that makes it a no brainer for you. It's got a huge water tank, a huge run time (so it can handle your large home), and it's an excellent navigator. One last note on the Shark IQ...while it's a good budget friendly bot for self emptying, it really is comparable to the S9+, i7+, or S6 MaxV. It lacks in terms of navigation, cleaning power, and build quality. All things considered, I think the S6 MaxV is the clear best choice for your home.
@@ModernCastle thanks for your response! The S6 Max doesn't seem to be available yet, so I was going to get the S5 Max. Do you still think I should get the S5 Max or definitely wait for the S6 MaxV? Thanks again!!
My s6 maxv brush does not spin on carpet. Roborock says this is as designed. No one should but this vacuum if they have any carpet. Even on low pile carpet it has problems. Ecovacs t8 aivi has not had any problems
Excellent review. Too much for my needs but seems to be a pretty solid performer. I was impressed with how close it could get to the shoes and fake poop before turning away! Haha. I'm just waiting to see a review for a robovac that will climb the stairs itself and do the bedroom!
Thank you! Indeed, the new obstacle avoidance system is pretty slick. Yesterday I put a cell phone charger in the middle of the floor to see if it would see and avoid it...and it did! Really impressed so far.
Have had it for 2 months. Quite a nice robot. App is ok but not anything high IT. You can only store 4 rooms. Not loud. Doesn't vacuum carpets very well. Also doesn't mop the floor very properly, leaves marks, so I put it cleaning 2-3 times the same area. Wash cloths is not the best thus the streaks and you need to wash it after every cleaning. Doesn't go under sofas with long hanging covers. Compared to ECOVACS DEEBOT OZMO 950 Roborock S6 MaxV is cheaply made. Dustbin one hinge broke after 20 times using, shop doesn't accept to change it.
Can you please test obstacle avoidance with wires? Like if a kid leaves a charger on the floor. He’ll, lots of obstacles specifically. This thing will be a huge seller if it excels at this.
Hey Joe, I just tested this with my cell phone charger. I just sort of left it in the middle of the floor. The S6 MaxV did identify and avoid it. It indicated it on the Roborock map and made sure to stay away from it.
Unfortunately, I haven't tested (or even know much about the Ozmo T8), so I'm afraid I'm not a good source of information to give you a fair comparison there. Other Deebots I've tested I've found to be good, but not great. Granted, the ones I've tested in the past have been their more budget options. On the Roborock side, I will say I've been really impressed with all of the models I've tested. Sorry I don't have a better answer for you.
Hi, thanks for the great review. I can't decide whether to buy the S6 Maxv as an upgrade to my S5 or the Lenovo T1 Pro auto empty (being sold in Sweden stores here). Any thoughts on which is the best? It would be great to see a review if you have time, tx
We've not tested any Lenovo vacuum, so I really cannot say much one way or another on that model. As far as the S6 Max vs. S5...I think it would be worth the upgrade. The new obstacle detection, improved suction, and larger mopping reservoir are all big upgrades over the S5. S5 is also still relatively new, so you could sell it on offer up or Craigslist and get some money out of it for sure.
I think even the previous roborock does this (at least the ones with the mop with electronic water valve, like the s5 max) If i remember correctly you can even set no-mop zones in the app
Interesting. I didn't realize that. Though that really doesn't make a lot of sense...what's the point of a brushroll if it's not going to be spinning while cleaning carpets?
Hello, what would be a better choice a Roborock S6 or a Roomba E5 + Brava 380? I have high pile shag carpet and laminate floor....what would work best?
Hrm...that's a hard call for sure. So let's break it down. Overall, Roborock S6 is a better robot than the E5. It has better navigation, it's both a vacuum and mop, it has recharge and resume, and it has the ability to digitally map your home. However, in terms of raw cleaning performance, the E5 is better. It performed better across the board in our 12 cleaning tests compared to the S6. So what it lacks in more advanced features, it makes up for in terms of cleaning power. Comparing the S6's mopping ability to the 380, the 380 is the better cleaner, in my view. Because it is dedicated to just mopping the 380 just does a better job. This isn't to say the S6 is bad by any stretch, but if we're just comparing mopping performance I think the 380 has the edge here. Ultimately, it's a pretty close call. I think you'd be hard pressed to go wrong either decision.
How about the vacuum cleaning power in comparison to the roborock s5 max, at roborock Homepage I read it has increased about 25%? How is your impression about this, can you confirm higher vacuum cleaning power?
I don't doubt that the S6 MaxV has more suction power, however, it doesn't seem to have resulted in a major increase in cleaning performance. Here is our vacuum comparison data (total percentage of debris removed) S6 MaxV Hardwoods - 99% Low Carpet - 91% High Carpet - 85% S5 Max Hardwoods - 100% Low Carpet - 83% High Carpet - 90%
Yeah...I saw that also. I reached out to Roborock yesterday to see what the deal is. Evidently, they are dealing with supply chain issues, but it should be available soon.
I live in a one floor apartment with no pets. Is it worth it to pay more and get the S6 max vs S5 max for me? Doesn't seem like there is a big difference for my case..
You could probably save the money and get the S5 Max. You won't really benefit as much from the new AI features and smarter navigation, as your floor plan isn't as complex. S5 Max - amzn.to/2Ytj3sq
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Would you be able to test (or just tell me if you know) what’s the minimum height the robot can go under ? I have « floating » furniture around the living room. Thanks :)
I'm not 100% certain one way or another, but I would guess that it's probably likely. There are already a number of other Roborock models available in the UK. No reason to think this wouldn't join them in time.
Modern Castle thank you. Debating whether to hold out and wait for the s6 to arrive or go for the s5 max. I have the Dyson v11 absolute already but would love a robot vacuum to work along side it. I did look at iRobots but this brand roborock has caught my attention
@@leighbarrett6797 Hard to go wrong with either of those. Given the logistically challenges due to COVID, it could be a while before the S6 MaxV is available in the UK.
Pretty unlikely chance of it going on sale any time soon (since it just launched). I wouldn't expect any significant sale until Labor Day and/or Black Friday.
@@ModernCastle well i guess i can wait until then...my budget is 500ish... i need flexible mopping since i have a mix of rug and tile... and also pets... so the camera is a must! i still remember the day when my neato went through dog poo...it dragged it all across house took days of deep cleaning / venting to get rid of it..
Probably not. The S6 MaxV definitely has some cool new features, but the S5 Max is the 2nd best robot that Roborock makes (even better than the S6, based on our tests). Perhaps in another year or two when the S6 MaxV has dropped in price a bit it would be more worth it for you.
Thanks a lot for the response. I just bought the S5 Max and am waiting for it to come in the mail so i was a little bummed when i saw the video of a brand new one coming soon. I’m happy to see that S5 max is still really good and will do everything i need.
@@ericmolnar8230 S6 MaxV seems to only do everything a tad bit better than S5 Max, with the only thing that truly gives it an edge being the cameras. if your place doesn't actually need hardcore object detection & avoidance, it won't be worth the upgrade.
Do you know if it will vacuum shag carpet? The only robot I know that can climb onto and not get stuck on shag is the Shark Iq. I’d lie to find a smarter robot that can.
I don't have a shag carpet here to test it on it...so I cannot say for sure. That said, I've not seen or heard of any robot vacuum handling shag carpets very well. I would expect it would not do well (I'm really surprised you've had such a good experience with your Shark IQ). If I had a shag rug I would simply use the no go zones in the app to prevent the Roborock from trying to vacuum it and get stuck.
Hello, my robot goes to the different room. For example I choose kitchen, but it goes to bedroom. This happens a lot of times. And I couldnt solve this problem. What can I do? Please help me, i cant run my machine for days.
That model has actually been superseded by the T8 ozmo AIVI. It's been rumored that deebot will be coming out with a self emptying dock and vibrating mopping attachment for the T8 and T5 models.
S6 MaxV has a front camera and software that allows it to avoid obstacles better and improved overall navigation. That's the biggest and most impact difference.
We've not tested the S55, but from what I can tell it's simply a re-branded Roborock S5. The mapping features and hardware look identical to the S5. In which case, it would make the S55 slightly worse navigator compared to the S6 MaxV, due to the recent addition of the obstacle detection systems and front facing cameras. ...mind you, the S5 / S55 is still a great navigator (way better than most), but not quite as good as S6 MaxV.
@@ModernCastle thank you for replying. in regard to the obstacle detection, actually that is one thing I do not like in the S6. I do like the extra vacuum power though... but if you do a nice floor management (ie no cables or other objects) then you are good. If you cannot avoid this, then the s6 sounds better
@@harrisondurfee2794 More powerful, in fact, it has about 20% more suction according to Roborock. However, that didn't seem to make a substantial difference in our carpet cleaning tests compared to the S5 Max. S6 MaxV is going to offer better cleaning performance primarily due to the improved navigation via the obstacle detection AI and front facing cameras.
Has that been documented on this model? I find that unlikely given that it only recently launched. In any case, I think the whole "robots don't work on dark carpet" is a bit overblown. Yes, there are some models that struggle with dark carpets, but in my experience, it's few and far between. We've tested many robots on black carpets and haven't experienced problems with the fast majority.
Anyone's guess...seems to be a relatively difficult feature to include. Roomba has 2 models with self empty, but they are very expensive. Shark has their IQ, but the performance / build quality just isn't amazing. I haven't seen it done beyond those 3 models. That said, it wouldn't surprise me at all if they were to launch a self empty robot within the next 12 months.
Recent threats from the Chinese Communist Party towards the UK in regards to offering Hong Kong people residency in the UK and the concern over Huawei using 5G for spying. Should people be concerned that Chinese owned robots could eventually be used to spy on their owners? I have read that the Roborocks will often upload data back to China during the night. My S4 only has a LiDAR scanner so presumably only a map of my house could be shared. However the new S6 MaxV now also has a camera and perhaps the next generation could also have voice recognition / voice recording. If Huawei is under the control of the Communist Party can we really trust Roborock?
I'd say all of those are really valid points. In theory, yes, the data from the various sensors and cameras could be sent back to China or whomever. I think these privacy issues with Chinese manufactured products are probably likely going to reach a head at some point within the next 1-2 years as the US, UK, and other governments decide how to handle the situation. Currently, I'm not as worried about a camera on a vacuum as much as I am say...a security camera or a virtual assistant with a mic. At best, the camera on a robot vacuum has a map of my house and sees my floor with the camera. Whereas a security camera or virtual assistant has a much better view of me, my family, my house, can pickup all types of private conversations, etc. That's where I am personally currently drawing the line.
Do you have an S6 MaxV, Tiffany? That certainly has not been our experience. The obstacle detection has nothing to do with chair legs or walls, as neither of those are part of the list of objects it's supposed to identify and avoid.
@@ModernCastle No, I'm looking for a new robot. I have a Ziglint D5 here in Europe. I was just watching your video and it looked like it was stopping about 3" from any obstacle during your tests.
This thing's smart enough to detect single, stray, & not big objects from your usual walls & legs of whatever. you bet it'd just stick close to the walls & legs & some such.
Appreciate the clarifying that the shoes were in fact real.
Lol - our video editor thought that bit was hilarious.
@@ModernCastle it was
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My S5Max is only half a year old and now there is a already a successor -.- Beside the better obstacle avoidance the new version has it is the same device, though you have to remove things like cables and socks from the floor or he will brutally go rampage on them. I am very satisfied with my "Max". I will feed him some honey loops now to make him happy :-)
Yeah, you're not wrong. The S6 Max really is just a more advanced S5 Max. Biggest change is the new obstacle detection. Beyond that, they are very similar.
Carpet mode is useful, it detects automatically so you don't have to run it on turbo all the time. :)
Good tip!
better than expected.
Nice review, I've got the Roborock S6 and imo it's the best robot vacuum. Might buy S6 Max for upstairs cleaning.
Thank you!
Glad to hear you like the S6 already. If you like the S6 you'd definitely approve of the S6 MaxV. It's basically a supercharged version of the S6. The new obstacle detection is particularly impressive.
How does this compare to the Roomba i7+/S9+ and Shark IQ that you did a review on? Which would you get for a 5,000 sq. ft. home? 90% tile, 10% carpet, single story. I really value the self emptying bin, so it's mostly hands off, but Roborock seems to have the best/fastest navigation? In addition to expedience, I also value how quiet they are, since my whole family is home 24/7.
I recognize this is a complicated question to answer and probably deserves its own video to compare the options, but really hoping you can point me in a direction, so I don't have to buy 3 different cleaners and test them to decide which to pick. My current options are: Shark IQ, Roborock S5 Max and MAYBE one of the Roombas. Hard to stomach the price, but if it means we don't need cleaning service, maybe I can justify it.
THANK YOU!! :)
It's a complex question, but you really seal the deal with your home's floor types...get the S6 MaxV, no question.
In terms of navigation, I would say the S6 MaxV edges out the i7+ and S9+. When you add in obstacle detection, it's just that much better. In terms of carpet cleaning, the i7+ and S9+ beat the S6 MaxV...they just have more suction power and in our tests cleaned carpets better.
However, since you have 90% tile the mopping feature on the S6 MaxV is going to pay big dividends. For me, that makes it a no brainer for you. It's got a huge water tank, a huge run time (so it can handle your large home), and it's an excellent navigator.
One last note on the Shark IQ...while it's a good budget friendly bot for self emptying, it really is comparable to the S9+, i7+, or S6 MaxV. It lacks in terms of navigation, cleaning power, and build quality.
All things considered, I think the S6 MaxV is the clear best choice for your home.
@@ModernCastle thanks for your response! The S6 Max doesn't seem to be available yet, so I was going to get the S5 Max. Do you still think I should get the S5 Max or definitely wait for the S6 MaxV? Thanks again!!
@@brois841 If you can, I would wait for the S6 MaxV.
But if not, the S5 Max is definitely the next best option for you.
The height specification of the robot was what I was looking after. Thanks
You're welcome
My s6 maxv brush does not spin on carpet. Roborock says this is as designed. No one should but this vacuum if they have any carpet. Even on low pile carpet it has problems. Ecovacs t8 aivi has not had any problems
Hrm...that does seem very odd, only more so by the fact that Roborock said that was the design.
I'm certain that ours spun on all floor types.
Excellent review. Too much for my needs but seems to be a pretty solid performer. I was impressed with how close it could get to the shoes and fake poop before turning away! Haha. I'm just waiting to see a review for a robovac that will climb the stairs itself and do the bedroom!
Thank you!
Indeed, the new obstacle avoidance system is pretty slick. Yesterday I put a cell phone charger in the middle of the floor to see if it would see and avoid it...and it did! Really impressed so far.
Have had it for 2 months. Quite a nice robot. App is ok but not anything high IT. You can only store 4 rooms. Not loud. Doesn't vacuum carpets very well. Also doesn't mop the floor very properly, leaves marks, so I put it cleaning 2-3 times the same area. Wash cloths is not the best thus the streaks and you need to wash it after every cleaning. Doesn't go under sofas with long hanging covers.
Compared to ECOVACS DEEBOT OZMO 950 Roborock S6 MaxV is cheaply made. Dustbin one hinge broke after 20 times using, shop doesn't accept to change it.
Thanks for sharing your experience.
Can you please test obstacle avoidance with wires? Like if a kid leaves a charger on the floor. He’ll, lots of obstacles specifically. This thing will be a huge seller if it excels at this.
Hey Joe,
I just tested this with my cell phone charger. I just sort of left it in the middle of the floor.
The S6 MaxV did identify and avoid it. It indicated it on the Roborock map and made sure to stay away from it.
can it be used without wifi once the initial setup is done?
Yes
My understanding was that in terms of power suction,even if it has 2500 pa ,it performs worse than s5 max.Correct?
Not based on our tests. The S6 MaxV was a slightly better performer than the S5 Max.
hai modern castle... please give me advice...
which one better.. ozmo t8 or roborock s6 max v?
tks for the help
Unfortunately, I haven't tested (or even know much about the Ozmo T8), so I'm afraid I'm not a good source of information to give you a fair comparison there.
Other Deebots I've tested I've found to be good, but not great. Granted, the ones I've tested in the past have been their more budget options.
On the Roborock side, I will say I've been really impressed with all of the models I've tested.
Sorry I don't have a better answer for you.
@@ModernCastle tks for the info... really appereciate it
@@ModernCastle okay.. i will ceck roborock... can you give me sugestion about roborock? Which tipe the best?
Modern castil... where i can buy t8 maxv? I cant get any seller for this product..
@@TheEfrattio It seems that it is not yet available for purchase. Evidently Roborock has some supplier issues, but it should be coming soon.
Hi, thanks for the great review. I can't decide whether to buy the S6 Maxv as an upgrade to my S5 or the Lenovo T1 Pro auto empty (being sold in Sweden stores here). Any thoughts on which is the best? It would be great to see a review if you have time, tx
We've not tested any Lenovo vacuum, so I really cannot say much one way or another on that model.
As far as the S6 Max vs. S5...I think it would be worth the upgrade.
The new obstacle detection, improved suction, and larger mopping reservoir are all big upgrades over the S5. S5 is also still relatively new, so you could sell it on offer up or Craigslist and get some money out of it for sure.
I think even the previous roborock does this (at least the ones with the mop with electronic water valve, like the s5 max)
If i remember correctly you can even set no-mop zones in the app
these turn off the main brush on carpets. that's why it didn't do well with your carpet test.
Interesting. I didn't realize that.
Though that really doesn't make a lot of sense...what's the point of a brushroll if it's not going to be spinning while cleaning carpets?
Hello, what would be a better choice a Roborock S6 or a Roomba E5 + Brava 380? I have high pile shag carpet and laminate floor....what would work best?
Hrm...that's a hard call for sure. So let's break it down.
Overall, Roborock S6 is a better robot than the E5. It has better navigation, it's both a vacuum and mop, it has recharge and resume, and it has the ability to digitally map your home.
However, in terms of raw cleaning performance, the E5 is better. It performed better across the board in our 12 cleaning tests compared to the S6. So what it lacks in more advanced features, it makes up for in terms of cleaning power.
Comparing the S6's mopping ability to the 380, the 380 is the better cleaner, in my view. Because it is dedicated to just mopping the 380 just does a better job. This isn't to say the S6 is bad by any stretch, but if we're just comparing mopping performance I think the 380 has the edge here.
Ultimately, it's a pretty close call. I think you'd be hard pressed to go wrong either decision.
Does it tell you when the dust container is full??
Yes
love your doggy!
Thank you! So do we :)
Her name is Tibbers
When it mops, does it detect carpets and goes around them? I wouldn't want my carpet to go wet...
And thanks for the excellent review!
Yes, that is exactly correct. It will avoid carpets when in mopping mode.
That’s what she said...
How about the vacuum cleaning power in comparison to the roborock s5 max, at roborock Homepage I read it has increased about 25%? How is your impression about this, can you confirm higher vacuum cleaning power?
I don't doubt that the S6 MaxV has more suction power, however, it doesn't seem to have resulted in a major increase in cleaning performance.
Here is our vacuum comparison data (total percentage of debris removed)
S6 MaxV
Hardwoods - 99%
Low Carpet - 91%
High Carpet - 85%
S5 Max
Hardwoods - 100%
Low Carpet - 83%
High Carpet - 90%
In the Link i can't find the product ?
Yeah...I saw that also.
I reached out to Roborock yesterday to see what the deal is. Evidently, they are dealing with supply chain issues, but it should be available soon.
I was finding the link too. Do let us know asap when the link is out!
I live in a one floor apartment with no pets. Is it worth it to pay more and get the S6 max vs S5 max for me? Doesn't seem like there is a big difference for my case..
You could probably save the money and get the S5 Max. You won't really benefit as much from the new AI features and smarter navigation, as your floor plan isn't as complex.
S5 Max - amzn.to/2Ytj3sq
Would you be able to test (or just tell me if you know) what’s the minimum height the robot can go under ? I have « floating » furniture around the living room. Thanks :)
The S6 MaxV is 3.8" tall, so any furniture taller than that should be fine.
Hi. Can the roborock, vaccum and mop at the same time? Thank you
Yes. Vacuum is in the middle of the unit, mop is on the back. It does both during the same cleaning session.
Is that the s6 max or is it the s6 pure? Can you do a review on the s6 pure?
It's the S6 MaxV
And yes, we will be doing a S6 Pure review soon.
Hi i just ordered a Roborock S6 here is a question there is two apps in the market Roborock app and Xioami Home app which one should i use thanks
Get the Roborock app. That's the one that I use. Seems to be better maintained and easier to use in my view.
@@ModernCastle Thanks dude i appreciate your videos keep goin
@@barskaan4014 My pleasure! Thanks for your support.
Wow very high quality review
Thanks so much! I"m glad you like it :)
Can it "mop" in corners? I don't see how a round machine could, but please tell me I am wrong.
No. It cannot.
Round design + mopping attachment is on the rear of the machine...so it gets as close as a circle can.
Hi do you know if this will be coming to the UK ? I’ve tried searching online but keep getting redirected to US sites or other models. Thank you
I'm not 100% certain one way or another, but I would guess that it's probably likely.
There are already a number of other Roborock models available in the UK. No reason to think this wouldn't join them in time.
Modern Castle thank you. Debating whether to hold out and wait for the s6 to arrive or go for the s5 max. I have the Dyson v11 absolute already but would love a robot vacuum to work along side it. I did look at iRobots but this brand roborock has caught my attention
@@leighbarrett6797 Hard to go wrong with either of those.
Given the logistically challenges due to COVID, it could be a while before the S6 MaxV is available in the UK.
Has the Roborock S5 Max recived multi floorplan support update yet?
I don't believe so, but I would expect it's coming soon.
1:30 is this the mop from the S6 MaxV? Is it the same as the S5 Max? i wish it was so wide that it would wipe the tire tracks.
Yes, all clips in this video are from the S6 MaxV.
I'm not sure if it's exactly the same as the S5 Max, but it does seem pretty similar.
Also my biggest gripe, those tyre marks it leaves behind.
damn... i NEED this! com'on, put it on sale!
Pretty unlikely chance of it going on sale any time soon (since it just launched). I wouldn't expect any significant sale until Labor Day and/or Black Friday.
@@ModernCastle well i guess i can wait until then...my budget is 500ish... i need flexible mopping since i have a mix of rug and tile... and also pets... so the camera is a must! i still remember the day when my neato went through dog poo...it dragged it all across house took days of deep cleaning / venting to get rid of it..
@Cajunomics lmao stories of robot vs dog poo... :D
Hi, does this vacuum comes with an empty dock?
No.
If i have the S5 Max, is it worth purchasing this one to upgrade?
Probably not.
The S6 MaxV definitely has some cool new features, but the S5 Max is the 2nd best robot that Roborock makes (even better than the S6, based on our tests).
Perhaps in another year or two when the S6 MaxV has dropped in price a bit it would be more worth it for you.
Thanks a lot for the response. I just bought the S5 Max and am waiting for it to come in the mail so i was a little bummed when i saw the video of a brand new one coming soon. I’m happy to see that S5 max is still really good and will do everything i need.
@@ericmolnar8230 S6 MaxV seems to only do everything a tad bit better than S5 Max, with the only thing that truly gives it an edge being the cameras. if your place doesn't actually need hardcore object detection & avoidance, it won't be worth the upgrade.
Do you know if it will vacuum shag carpet? The only robot I know that can climb onto and not get stuck on shag is the Shark Iq. I’d lie to find a smarter robot that can.
I don't have a shag carpet here to test it on it...so I cannot say for sure.
That said, I've not seen or heard of any robot vacuum handling shag carpets very well. I would expect it would not do well (I'm really surprised you've had such a good experience with your Shark IQ).
If I had a shag rug I would simply use the no go zones in the app to prevent the Roborock from trying to vacuum it and get stuck.
Hello, my robot goes to the different room. For example I choose kitchen, but it goes to bedroom. This happens a lot of times. And I couldnt solve this problem. What can I do? Please help me, i cant run my machine for days.
You need to delete your map and remap your home.
Does it hit furniture and walls?
Yes, but less than others.
Thanks.
You're welcome
The deebot ozmo 960 also has the AI front camera for avoiding object.
Yes, that is correct. That's also on our "to test" list.
Here is a link to that robot for anyone looking for it - amzn.to/2yUQbyu
That model has actually been superseded by the T8 ozmo AIVI. It's been rumored that deebot will be coming out with a self emptying dock and vibrating mopping attachment for the T8 and T5 models.
Whats the diffrent between s5 max and sy max v ?
S6 MaxV has a front camera and software that allows it to avoid obstacles better and improved overall navigation. That's the biggest and most impact difference.
@@ModernCastle okay. But still i go for the s5 max. Thanks for sharing.
Do these and similar models work in the dark?
Yes
Do you know where to buy S6maxv, can't find online?
It will be available on Amazon here - amzn.to/3aQAOEs - but not until June 2020
its on the roborock website (obviously)
what about the S55 vs this?
in terms of mapping atleast from what I saw this seems to be supar when comparing to S55
We've not tested the S55, but from what I can tell it's simply a re-branded Roborock S5.
The mapping features and hardware look identical to the S5. In which case, it would make the S55 slightly worse navigator compared to the S6 MaxV, due to the recent addition of the obstacle detection systems and front facing cameras.
...mind you, the S5 / S55 is still a great navigator (way better than most), but not quite as good as S6 MaxV.
@@ModernCastle thank you for replying.
in regard to the obstacle detection, actually that is one thing I do not like in the S6. I do like the extra vacuum power though... but if you do a nice floor management (ie no cables or other objects) then you are good. If you cannot avoid this, then the s6 sounds better
S5 comes in two colors: White (S50) and Black (S55). Obviously, S6 MaxV is superior to S5.
Can I let the water in the tank and the mob even if I am not using it?
You can leave the tank on with water filled, but you need to not attach the mopping head. Once you attach the mop head it will enter mop mode.
@@ModernCastle thank you for your fast reply
@@keuam1489 You're welcome!
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Would you say the S6 MaxV is more or less powerful than the Roborock S5 Max? Which will offer me an overall better cleaning performance?
@@harrisondurfee2794 More powerful, in fact, it has about 20% more suction according to Roborock. However, that didn't seem to make a substantial difference in our carpet cleaning tests compared to the S5 Max.
S6 MaxV is going to offer better cleaning performance primarily due to the improved navigation via the obstacle detection AI and front facing cameras.
Is it compatible with Google home ?
It appears that it is not.
does it sweep and mop?
Yes
@@ModernCastle can I control it on phone!
@@squadstea4678 Yes. Roborock has a very impressive app.
How has nobody pointed out the vacuum cannot work on a dark carpet???? It's ridiculous.
Has that been documented on this model?
I find that unlikely given that it only recently launched.
In any case, I think the whole "robots don't work on dark carpet" is a bit overblown. Yes, there are some models that struggle with dark carpets, but in my experience, it's few and far between.
We've tested many robots on black carpets and haven't experienced problems with the fast majority.
It's been YEARS since 'botvacs cannot identify dark carpets' being an applicable fact across the board. now it's down to the individual bots instead.
Why doesn't roborock offer self-empty base option. Ugh
Anyone's guess...seems to be a relatively difficult feature to include.
Roomba has 2 models with self empty, but they are very expensive. Shark has their IQ, but the performance / build quality just isn't amazing. I haven't seen it done beyond those 3 models.
That said, it wouldn't surprise me at all if they were to launch a self empty robot within the next 12 months.
How much is it
$749
According to their press release it will be available be end of Q2 2020.
Recent threats from the Chinese Communist Party towards the UK in regards to offering Hong Kong people residency in the UK and the concern over Huawei using 5G for spying. Should people be concerned that Chinese owned robots could eventually be used to spy on their owners?
I have read that the Roborocks will often upload data back to China during the night. My S4 only has a LiDAR scanner so presumably only a map of my house could be shared.
However the new S6 MaxV now also has a camera and perhaps the next generation could also have voice recognition / voice recording. If Huawei is under the control of the Communist Party can we really trust Roborock?
I'd say all of those are really valid points. In theory, yes, the data from the various sensors and cameras could be sent back to China or whomever.
I think these privacy issues with Chinese manufactured products are probably likely going to reach a head at some point within the next 1-2 years as the US, UK, and other governments decide how to handle the situation.
Currently, I'm not as worried about a camera on a vacuum as much as I am say...a security camera or a virtual assistant with a mic.
At best, the camera on a robot vacuum has a map of my house and sees my floor with the camera.
Whereas a security camera or virtual assistant has a much better view of me, my family, my house, can pickup all types of private conversations, etc. That's where I am personally currently drawing the line.
It seems to avoid things so well that it never cleans near chair legs or walls.
Do you have an S6 MaxV, Tiffany?
That certainly has not been our experience. The obstacle detection has nothing to do with chair legs or walls, as neither of those are part of the list of objects it's supposed to identify and avoid.
@@ModernCastle No, I'm looking for a new robot. I have a Ziglint D5 here in Europe. I was just watching your video and it looked like it was stopping about 3" from any obstacle during your tests.
This thing's smart enough to detect single, stray, & not big objects from your usual walls & legs of whatever. you bet it'd just stick close to the walls & legs & some such.
Does it recognize LEGO?
Depending on the size...maybe. It's not explicitly programmed into the software, but it should recognize it as an obstacle and avoid.
Depends on how big your lego is. anything taller than 3cm, most definitely yes. bit parts the size of your nail, most definitely no.
It’s not the first robot to avoid 💩 the eecovacs debot 960 is
Oh, interesting.
Do you know if the Deebot 960 is able to identify poo specifically? Or does it classify as a generic "obstacle" to avoid?
yup the vacuum red pill has taken me
Lol - Down the rabbit hole we go :D
Don't wash the filter...
Did your S6 MaxV not include a washable filter? Ours did.